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I have Bill McCartney as born in Newmilns in 1879 and died in November 1945

IThat matches the information I've got for the Abercord man. Unfortunately I don't have a date/place of birth for him

You might get some answers on http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com

I've just got my hands on a copy of this; it's an excellent book and a mine of information, with every lineup from every league game. Congratulations, Alan

I have his death in Luton as being on 6 November 1972

The only thing I can add is that he died in East Kilbride on 24 September 1962

I have John Higgins also playing for Bathgate in 1927/8. He was born Waterloo 20/5/1902, died Newmains 31/12/1961

I've got a note that William Massie was playing for Ayr Thistle in 1898-9. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a first name (or even an initial) for the Bedminster man so far.

I can't shed any light on the origin of the Thistle name, but coincidentally an 1897 Hereford Thistle v Wolves programme has been put on sale on Ebay today - it will only cost you £9999.99

I think you're details are correct up to Dundee Hibs - I then have him as joining Falkirk (no apps) and was with St Bernards in 19/20. The Hamilton, etc player was a different man - born Motherwell 29.6.1890, died Girvan 3.9.1958. Before Hamilton he played for Larkhall Hearts, Glenview, Third Lanark...

With regard to McWilliams, Robin Marwick's "The Boys From The Brig" says he was signed from St Mirren

Sorry - I meant to say the number is 07710 230775

I've now had a reply from the club - you can order by phone from them; they charge £3 for p & p

I tried emailing the club to ask about getting a copy by post, but haven't received a reply. However there are copies available on Ebay - the postage cost is £1.99

I'm not sure of his first name, either, but he played 21 games for Sunderland Albion in the Football Alliance in 1890-1