Caledonia Trophy

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Caledonia Trophy
Organiser(s) ADFA / HFL
Founded1948;77 years ago (1948)
Abolished1950;75 years ago (1950)
Region Flag of Scotland.svg Highlands and Aberdeen
Teams2
Last champions Aberdeen (3rd title)
Most championships Aberdeen (3 titles)

The Caledonia Trophy was a short-lived Scottish football competition between Division A club Aberdeen and a Highland League select team. The two-legged competition lasted for three seasons.

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History

Aberdeen first suggested the idea in February 1948, which received the backing of the Highland League. [1] The SFA secretary, Mr G. Graham, had the competition rules drawn up. [1]

The same format as the Mitchell Cup was used (Aberdeen played Dundee on a home and away basis). [1] The League president, Mr J. Riggs, supported this format. [1]

Pittodrie hosted the first game and a Highland League stadium had the return match. [2] The trophy was presented by the Express' Saturday newspaper, the Green Final. [2]

Selection for the Highland League representative team was kept simple. [3] Each league club was asked to nominate suitable players from their own team. [3]

In 1948–49, Caledonian FC faced a heavy league programme so no players were released for the Pittodrie match. [4]

In 1949–50, the Highland League were forced to make player alterations for the second leg. [5] Bruce (Caley keeper) withdrew for personal reasons. Wilson and Hope of Elgin City were replaced by Baird and MacDonald of Fort George. [5]

No competition took place in 1950–51. [6] Both parties never agreed on a suitable date for the opening match. [6]

Results

SeasonHome teamScoreAway TeamScorersVenueAttRef
1947–48 Aberdeen 4–0 Highland League XI McLaughlin, Kelly (2), McKenna Pittodrie 9,000 [7] [8]
Highland League XI2–4 Aberdeen Willox, Day; Stenhouse, Baird, Kelly, McLaughlin Grant Street Park 5,000
Aberdeen beat Highland League XI 8–2 on aggregate.
1948–49 Aberdeen0–1Highland League XIMackenziePittodrie8,000 [9] [10]
Highland League XI0–1Aberdeen Gibson Grant Street Park5,600
Trophy shared. Highland League XI and Aberdeen tied 1–1 on aggregate. [11]
1949–50 Aberdeen6–2Highland League XI Baird, Hamilton (2), Hather (2), Yorston; Donnachie, MitchellPittodrie [12] [13]
Highland League XI0–6Aberdeen Hather (2), Glen, Yorston Stenhouse, Crosbie (o.g.) Borough Briggs
Aberdeen beat Highland League XI 12–2 on aggregate.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "DONS SUGGEST GAME WITH HIGHLAND XI" . Press and Journal . 24 February 1948. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. 1 2 "Dates Fixed for Dons' Games with Select" . Press and Journal. 15 March 1948. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. 1 2 "Dons In a Cut-throat Duel With Morton" . Press and Journal. 19 March 1948. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ↑ "Highland XI. to Meet Dons" . Press and Journal. 30 March 1949. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. 1 2 "'NEW' SELECT WILL FIGHT BACK" . Press and Journal. 5 May 1950. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. 1 2 "Hold-up In Caledonia Trophy Games" . Evening Express . 4 May 1951. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "Caledonia Trophy First Leg, 1947–48".
    "Caledonia Trophy Second Leg, 1947–48". AFC Back Office. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  8. ↑ "DASHING HIGHLAND XI. OUT OF LUCK" . 22 April 1948.
    "HIGHLAND STRONGER NEXT SEASON" . 26 April 1948. Press and Journal . Retrieved 18 July 2021. (via) British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ↑ "Caledonia Trophy First Leg, 1948–49".
    "Caledonia Trophy Second Leg, 1948–49". AFC Back Office. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "ONE UP FOR THE HIGHLAND SELECT XI" . Press and Journal. 25 April 1949 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  11. ↑ "Highlands Hope Third Time Lucky" . Press and Journal. 26 April 1950. Retrieved 18 July 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  12. ↑ "Caledonia Trophy First Leg, 1949–50".
    "Caledonia Trophy Second Leg, 1949–50". AFC Back Office. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  13. ↑ "DONS' BIG LEAD" . Dundee Courier . 27 April 1950.
    "Highland XI. Tried Wrong Tactics" . Press and Journal. 27 April 1950.
    "CALEDONIA TROPHY PLAN MAY BE ALTERED" . Press and Journal. 8 May 1950. Retrieved 18 July 2021. (via) British Newspaper Archive.
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