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Geordie Ker
George "Geordie" Ker (born in Glasgow) was a Scottish Association football, footballer of the 1870s and 1880s. Ker played for ''Queen's Park Juniors'', ''Kerland FC'', and Alexandra Athletic F.C., Alexandra Athletic before joining Queen's Park F.C., Queen's Park in 1877. Until 1878, Ker had played as a defender (football), defender but converted to a Striker (association football), striker in 1878. He won the Scottish Cup in 1880, 1881 and 1882, scoring in the 1882 replay win over Dumbarton F.C., Dumbarton. He was cap (sport), capped five times by the Scotland national football team, Scotland national team, scoring ten goals including a hat-trick against England national football team, England in March 1880. In July 1884 he emigrated to North America. His older brother William Ker (footballer), William was also a Scotland international, winning two caps, including the 1872 Scotland v England football match, first international against England on 30 November 1872. Internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated population of 635,640. Straddling the border between historic Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is governed by Glasgow City Council. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and the third-highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. Glasgow's major cultural institutions – the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera – enjoy international reputations. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architecture, cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
