Glasgow North Eastern Cup
football tournament
The Glasgow North Eastern Cup was a senior competition organised by the North Eastern FA in Glasgow, and open to clubs in the East and North areas of the city.
History
The trophy was made following a donation by Archibald A. Adams of Shirgarton, a member of the Alexandra Athletic club.
1881–82 season
Matches
Semi-final
Final
1881-92 season
1882-83 season
1883-84 season
1884-85 season
1885-86 season
1886-87 season
Tollcross were awarded the trophy in 1886–87. Cowlairs were supposed to be their opponents in the final, but the team never turned up for the match.
1887-88 season
1888-89 season
Celtic were presented with the trophy and the accompanying badges on May 31, 1889. A smoking ceremony was held in Campbell's, Dunlop Street.
1889-90 season
1890-91 season
Holders Celtic chose not to enter the competition in 1890–91 with the inauguration of the Scottish League.
The Scottish FA scheduled the Home Nations match between Scotland and Ireland on the same day as the tournament final. The North Eastern FA felt aggrieved as it would likely result in reduced attendances for both teams on the day.
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