Lanarkshire derby
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The Lanarkshire Derby is a football rivalry that is based in Lanarkshire
, Scotland
, and matches are contested between any two from Motherwell
, Airdrie United
, Hamilton Accies
and Albion Rovers,
Council area) or simply 'the' Lanarkshire derby, as this match is considered to be the fiercest of all the Lanarkshire derbies. When played, the matches are heavily policed as there is a history of violence between both sets of fans. The most recent meeting between the two teams was when they met in the Scottish Cup
in 2007. Both Motherwell and Airdrie consider each other as being the biggest and most bitter rival.
The matches between the Steelmen and Airdrieonians
were very intense, and usually large crowds were there to witness this match, whether that were at Broomfield
or Fir Park
. The pair memorably met in the semi-final of the 1975 Scottish Cup when Motherwell were going through a golden spell under then-Manager Ian St John. Airdrie caused an upset by winning and going through to the final.
This match was always a regularity when the now-defunct Lanarkshire Cup
was evident in Scottish football, and in some instances, this match would be the final. As of the close of the competition in 1996, Airdrie had 33 cup wins compared to Motherwell's 32 in the 127 years of the competition being in place, emphasising at the time how big the two clubs were in Lanarkshire.
After Airdrieonians were dissolved in 2002, and were then re-born as Airdrie United, the clubs have only met once in a competitive match, the Scottish Cup Third Round
tie on 7 January 2007 at New Broomfield, with Motherwell winning 1-0 and Richie Foran
the scorer. The crowd that day were 5,924, a current record-attendance for an Airdrie United match at New Broomfield. However, many think that the attendance of this match would have been a lot higher had Airdrieonians not gone under.
Owen Coyle
, Alan Gow, Lee Hollis
and Kenny Black
are examples of players that have played for both clubs. Coyle and Black are also part of only a handful of players to have played for Airdrieonians as well as Airdrie United.
derby, due to both Motherwell and Hamilton both being the two most-southern Clubs of the four although since the 1996 reorganisation of Scotlands Regional Councils only one, Hamilton, is actually in the South Lanarkshire
Council area. Recently this fixture was most regular of the Lanarkshire derbies since Hamilton's promotion to the Scottish Premier League
in 2008, and relegation in 2011.
Since the 2008-09
season, Motherwell have enjoyed 5 wins to Hamilton's 2 with 3 draws.
Miodrag Krivokapic
, Richard Offiong
, Stuart Elliott and Simon Mensing
are examples of players that have played for both clubs, with Mensing being transferred directly from Motherwell to Hamilton.
is an example of a player who played for both clubs.
derby due to the locality between Coatbridge
and Airdrie
(they are neighbouring towns bearly two miles apart). This fixture is also sometimes referred to as the Monklands derby after the local Council area that covered both Towns between 1973 and 1994. Due to both Clubs usually being in different divisions, this derby has never been a regularity (and even more so since the demise of the Lanarkshire Cup). The most recent derby took place on July 2010 at Cliftonhill
stadium, with Airdrie winning 1-0 (the first competitive fixture between the two clubs since the formation of Airdrie United) in front of around 1,000 fans. This fixture will be a regularity in the 2011-12 season with both teams in the Second Division. Paddy Connolly
is an example of a player who has played for both clubs.
and Hamilton
being only seven miles apart, this match is also considered a derby. This match was played as recently as 2 September 2003, when both teams played each other in the league cup at New Douglas Park
. Hamilton won the match 3-2. Hamilton also groundshared with Rovers for a brief period while they were homeless from 1994 to 2001. Since then there has been no competitive fixture between the two.
Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire or the County of Lanark ) is a Lieutenancy area, registration county and former local government county in the central Lowlands of Scotland...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, and matches are contested between any two from Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
, Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
, Hamilton Accies
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
and Albion Rovers,
Motherwell vs Airdrie
Traditionally known as the 'north-south' derby (even though both Towns now come under the North LanarkshireNorth Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is one of 32 council areas in Scotland. It borders onto the northeast of the City of Glasgow and contains much of Glasgow's suburbs and commuter towns and villages. It also borders Stirling, Falkirk, East Dunbartonshire, West Lothian and South Lanarkshire...
Council area) or simply 'the' Lanarkshire derby, as this match is considered to be the fiercest of all the Lanarkshire derbies. When played, the matches are heavily policed as there is a history of violence between both sets of fans. The most recent meeting between the two teams was when they met in the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup 2006-07
The 2006–07 Scottish Cup was the 122nd staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Tennent's Scottish Cup. The competition was won by Celtic after defeating Dunfermline Athletic in the final.Dunfermline Athletic reached the...
in 2007. Both Motherwell and Airdrie consider each other as being the biggest and most bitter rival.
The matches between the Steelmen and Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians F.C.
Airdrieonians Football Club, more commonly known as Airdrie, were a Scottish professional football team from the town of Airdrie, in the Monklands area of Lanarkshire....
were very intense, and usually large crowds were there to witness this match, whether that were at Broomfield
Broomfield Park
Broomfield Park was a football stadium in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, home of Airdrieonians F.C. from 1892 until it was closed after the 1993-94 football season....
or Fir Park
Fir Park
Fir Park Stadium is a football stadium situated in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Premier League club Motherwell.- History :...
. The pair memorably met in the semi-final of the 1975 Scottish Cup when Motherwell were going through a golden spell under then-Manager Ian St John. Airdrie caused an upset by winning and going through to the final.
This match was always a regularity when the now-defunct Lanarkshire Cup
Lanarkshire Cup
The Lanarkshire Cup was an annual competition open to football teams in the Lanarkshire area. The competition is now defunct.-List of winners:1879–80 - Stonelaw1880–81 - Thistle1881–82 -1882–83 - Benhar1883–84 - Cambuslang...
was evident in Scottish football, and in some instances, this match would be the final. As of the close of the competition in 1996, Airdrie had 33 cup wins compared to Motherwell's 32 in the 127 years of the competition being in place, emphasising at the time how big the two clubs were in Lanarkshire.
After Airdrieonians were dissolved in 2002, and were then re-born as Airdrie United, the clubs have only met once in a competitive match, the Scottish Cup Third Round
Scottish Cup 2006-07
The 2006–07 Scottish Cup was the 122nd staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Tennent's Scottish Cup. The competition was won by Celtic after defeating Dunfermline Athletic in the final.Dunfermline Athletic reached the...
tie on 7 January 2007 at New Broomfield, with Motherwell winning 1-0 and Richie Foran
Richie Foran
Richard 'Richie' Foran is an Irish footballer who plays for SPL side Inverness CT.He has also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne, Carlisle United, Oxford United, Motherwell, Southend United and Darlington....
the scorer. The crowd that day were 5,924, a current record-attendance for an Airdrie United match at New Broomfield. However, many think that the attendance of this match would have been a lot higher had Airdrieonians not gone under.
Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle
Owen Columba Coyle is a Scottish-born Irish international former professional player and professional association football manager . He is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers....
, Alan Gow, Lee Hollis
Lee Hollis
Lee James Hollis is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Motherwell. He moved to the SPL club on a free transfer from Lanarkshire derby rivals Airdrie United.-Airdrie United:...
and Kenny Black
Kenny Black
Kenneth George "Kenny" Black is a retired Scottish footballer and former manager of Airdrie United. He is currently a part of Craig Levein's Scotland set-up, as well as assistant manager to Stuart McCall at Motherwell....
are examples of players that have played for both clubs. Coyle and Black are also part of only a handful of players to have played for Airdrieonians as well as Airdrie United.
Motherwell vs Hamilton
This match is sometimes referred to as the South LanarkshireSouth Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, covering the southern part of the former county of Lanarkshire. It borders the south-east of the city of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow's suburbs, commuter towns and smaller villages....
derby, due to both Motherwell and Hamilton both being the two most-southern Clubs of the four although since the 1996 reorganisation of Scotlands Regional Councils only one, Hamilton, is actually in the South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, covering the southern part of the former county of Lanarkshire. It borders the south-east of the city of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow's suburbs, commuter towns and smaller villages....
Council area. Recently this fixture was most regular of the Lanarkshire derbies since Hamilton's promotion to the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
in 2008, and relegation in 2011.
Since the 2008-09
Scottish Premier League 2008-09
The 2008–09 Scottish Premier League season was the eleventh season of the Scottish Premier League and the second season under the sponsorship of the Clydesdale Bank...
season, Motherwell have enjoyed 5 wins to Hamilton's 2 with 3 draws.
Miodrag Krivokapic
Miodrag Krivokapic (footballer)
Miodrag Krivokapić is a Montenegrin former footballer who played in defence. He lives in Glasgow.-Career:...
, Richard Offiong
Richard Offiong
Richard Offiong is an English footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently without a club having left Blyth Spartans in November 2011.-Newcastle United:...
, Stuart Elliott and Simon Mensing
Simon Mensing
Simon Ross Mensing is an English professional footballer playing for Scottish club Hamilton Academical.-Clyde:...
are examples of players that have played for both clubs, with Mensing being transferred directly from Motherwell to Hamilton.
Hamilton vs Airdrie
This fixture is also referred as the North-South Lanarkshire derby. Up until 2007, this match had been a regularity, as both clubs competed in the same division. The divisions that both clubs played in were below the SPL, so this match is not as high-profile than the occasions when one of the team's is playing Motherwell. Ricky WaddellRicky Waddell
Richard Alexander "Ricky" Waddell , is a Scottish footballer currently without a club following his release from Clyde. He is a winger.-Career:...
is an example of a player who played for both clubs.
Albion Rovers vs Airdrie
Traditionally this fixture is known as the North LanarkshireNorth Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is one of 32 council areas in Scotland. It borders onto the northeast of the City of Glasgow and contains much of Glasgow's suburbs and commuter towns and villages. It also borders Stirling, Falkirk, East Dunbartonshire, West Lothian and South Lanarkshire...
derby due to the locality between Coatbridge
Coatbridge
Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, about east of Glasgow city centre, set in the central Lowlands. The town, with neighbouring Airdrie, is part of the Greater Glasgow urban area. The first settlement of the area stretches back to the Stone Age era...
and Airdrie
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
Airdrie is a town within North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It lies on a plateau roughly 400 ft above sea level, and is approximately 12 miles east of Glasgow city centre. Airdrie forms part of a conurbation with its neighbour Coatbridge, in the former district known as the Monklands. As of 2006,...
(they are neighbouring towns bearly two miles apart). This fixture is also sometimes referred to as the Monklands derby after the local Council area that covered both Towns between 1973 and 1994. Due to both Clubs usually being in different divisions, this derby has never been a regularity (and even more so since the demise of the Lanarkshire Cup). The most recent derby took place on July 2010 at Cliftonhill
Cliftonhill
Cliftonhill Stadium is the home ground of the Scottish Football League team Albion Rovers. The ground is situated in the town of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.-History:...
stadium, with Airdrie winning 1-0 (the first competitive fixture between the two clubs since the formation of Airdrie United) in front of around 1,000 fans. This fixture will be a regularity in the 2011-12 season with both teams in the Second Division. Paddy Connolly
Paddy Connolly
Patrick 'Paddy' Connolly is a Scottish former footballer, who spent over twenty years with a number of Scottish clubs. Now a scout for Fulham, Connolly also recently worked in an assistant manager role for Albion Rovers...
is an example of a player who has played for both clubs.
Albion Rovers vs Motherwell
Possibly the least celebrated of the Lanarkshire derbies, Rovers have yet to beat Motherwell in a league game. The record reads 27 wins to Motherwell and 7 draws. The last competitive meeting between the two came in the Scottish League Cup in 1987 where Motherwell won 4-0. However, the last time Albion Rovers won the now-defunct Lanarkshire Cup in 1981-82 came by beating Motherwell on penalties in the final at Broomfield park following a 0-0 draw.Albion Rovers vs Hamilton
Again, due to CoatbridgeCoatbridge
Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, about east of Glasgow city centre, set in the central Lowlands. The town, with neighbouring Airdrie, is part of the Greater Glasgow urban area. The first settlement of the area stretches back to the Stone Age era...
and Hamilton
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Hamilton is a town in South Lanarkshire, in the west-central Lowlands of Scotland. It serves as the main administrative centre of the South Lanarkshire council area. It is the fifth-biggest town in Scotland after Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston and Cumbernauld...
being only seven miles apart, this match is also considered a derby. This match was played as recently as 2 September 2003, when both teams played each other in the league cup at New Douglas Park
New Douglas Park
New Douglas Park is a football stadium in Hamilton which serves as the home of Hamilton Academical. It takes its name from Douglas Park, the club's former stadium.-Stadium:...
. Hamilton won the match 3-2. Hamilton also groundshared with Rovers for a brief period while they were homeless from 1994 to 2001. Since then there has been no competitive fixture between the two.