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Alex McLardie
Alexander Stewart McLardy (1867 – 1913) was a Scottish professional association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. He was part of the Abercorn F.C., Abercorn side that won the Renfrewshire Cup, Renfrewshire Challenge Cup and the Paisley Charity Cup in Season 1888–89, then joined Burnley F.C, Burnley in England's Football League, returning to Abercorn three years later. He was selected for the Scottish Football League XI and played in two international trials, but never gained a full Cap (sport), cap for Scotland national football team, Scotland. References ;Sources * 1867 births 1913 deaths Footballers from Paisley, Renfrewshire Scottish men's footballers Men's association football forwards St Mirren F.C. players Burnley F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players Abercorn F.C. players Scottish Football League representative players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1860s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Paisley ( ; sco, Paisley, gd, Pàislig ) is a large town situated in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Located north of the Gleniffer Braes, the town borders the city of Glasgow to the east, and straddles the banks of the White Cart Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. Paisley serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area, and is the largest town in the historic county of the same name. It is often cited as "Scotland's largest town" and is the fifth largest settlement in the country, although it does not have city status. The town became prominent in the 12th century, with the establishment of Paisley Abbey, an important religious hub which formerly had control over other local churches. By the 19th century, Paisley was a centre of the weaving industry, giving its name to the Paisley shawl and the Paisley pattern. The town's associations with political radicalism were highlighted by its involvement in the Radical War of 1820, with striking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
