Archie Aikman Player Profile

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Playing History

Season Win % Draw % Loss %
1956-57 22 5 0 0 40.9% 13.6% 45.5%
1955-56 37 12 0 0 32.4% 35.1% 32.4%
1954-55 11 7 0 0 36.4% 27.3% 36.4%
Totals: 70 (0) 24


 Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals
 GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in
 Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals

 Recent First Team Starts
 22/04/57 Division Two vs. Brechin City (H) 2 - 1
 13/04/57 Division Two vs. Cowdenbeath (H) 4 - 1
 08/04/57 Division Two vs. Arbroath (A) 2 - 2
 23/03/57 Division Two vs. Montrose (H) 2 - 2
 26/01/57 Division Two vs. Hamilton (A) 1 - 4

 Recent First Team Goals
 13/04/57 Division Two vs. Cowdenbeath (H) 4 - 1
 13/10/56 Division Two vs. Hamilton (H) 2 - 1
 22/09/56 Division Two vs. St Johnstone (A) 2 - 3
 05/09/56 Play-Off 2nd Leg vs. Arbroath (H) 5 - 0
 11/08/56 Sectional Tie vs. Ayr Utd (H) 6 - 1

 List of Goals Scored (click to expand)
 13/04/57 Division Two vs. Cowdenbeath (H)  4 - 1
 13/10/56 Division Two vs. Hamilton (H)  2 - 1
 22/09/56 Division Two vs. St Johnstone (A)  2 - 3
 05/09/56 Play-Off 2nd Leg vs. Arbroath (H)  5 - 0
 11/08/56 Sectional Tie vs. Ayr Utd (H)  6 - 1
 03/03/56 B Division vs. Stenhousemuir (H)  1 - 0
 11/02/56 B Division vs. Hamilton (H)  3 - 3
 26/12/55 B Division vs. Brechin City (H)  3 - 1
 10/12/55 B Division vs. Morton (H)  4 - 2
 05/11/55 B Division vs. Cowdenbeath (H)  4 - 4
 22/10/55 4th Round vs. Dumbarton (H)  4 - 1
 21/09/55 B Division vs. Alloa Athletic (H)  6 - 2
 14/09/55 B Division vs. Forfar Athletic (H)  2 - 2
 14/09/55 B Division vs. Forfar Athletic (H)  2 - 2
 10/09/55 B Division vs. Queen's Park (H)  2 - 2
 20/08/55 Sectional Tie vs. Forfar Athletic (A)  5 - 2
 20/08/55 Sectional Tie vs. Forfar Athletic (A)  5 - 2
 16/04/55 B Division vs. Arbroath (H)  6 - 1
 16/04/55 B Division vs. Arbroath (H)  6 - 1
 16/04/55 B Division vs. Arbroath (H)  6 - 1
 09/04/55 B Division vs. Forfar Athletic (A)  4 - 1
 02/04/55 B Division vs. Morton (H)  5 - 0
 05/02/55 B Division vs. Brechin City (A)  3 - 2
 05/02/55 B Division vs. Brechin City (A)  3 - 2

 List of Games Played (click to expand)
 22/04/57 Division Two vs. Brechin City (H)  2 - 1
 13/04/57 Division Two vs. Cowdenbeath (H)  4 - 1
 08/04/57 Division Two vs. Arbroath (A)  2 - 2
 23/03/57 Division Two vs. Montrose (H)  2 - 2
 26/01/57 Division Two vs. Hamilton (A)  1 - 4
 19/01/57 Division Two vs. Stenhousemuir (H)  2 - 0
 08/12/56 Division Two vs. Dumbarton (A)  2 - 3
 10/11/56 Division Two vs. Clyde (H)  2 - 4
 03/11/56 Division Two vs. Morton (A)  1 - 4
 27/10/56 Division Two vs. Third Lanark (H)  0 - 1
 20/10/56 4th Round vs. Third Lanark (H)  5 - 2
 13/10/56 Division Two vs. Hamilton (H)  2 - 1
 06/10/56 Division Two vs. Stenhousemuir (A)  1 - 3
 29/09/56 Division Two vs. Stranraer (H)  2 - 2
 22/09/56 Division Two vs. St Johnstone (A)  2 - 3
 15/09/56 Quarter Final 2nd Leg vs. Dundee (H)  2 - 1
 12/09/56 Quarter Final 1st Leg vs. Dundee (A)  3 - 7
 05/09/56 Play-Off 2nd Leg vs. Arbroath (H)  5 - 0
 03/09/56 Play-Off 1st Leg vs. Arbroath (A)  0 - 2
 01/09/56 Sectional Tie vs. Third Lanark (H)  2 - 1
 15/08/56 Sectional Tie vs. Stenhousemuir (A)  2 - 3
 11/08/56 Sectional Tie vs. Ayr Utd (H)  6 - 1
 18/04/56 B Division vs. Morton (A)  2 - 3
 31/03/56 B Division vs. Stranraer (H)  2 - 2
 24/03/56 B Division vs. Ayr Utd (A)  0 - 1
 10/03/56 B Division vs. Cowdenbeath (A)  2 - 3
 03/03/56 B Division vs. Stenhousemuir (H)  1 - 0
 25/02/56 B Division vs. Alloa Athletic (A)  0 - 1
 11/02/56 B Division vs. Hamilton (H)  3 - 3
 08/02/56 5th Round Replay vs. Dundee (A)  0 - 3
 04/02/56 5th Round vs. Dundee (H)  2 - 2
 28/01/56 B Division vs. Third Lanark (A)  1 - 0
 21/01/56 B Division vs. Arbroath (H)  2 - 1
 14/01/56 B Division vs. Queen's Park (A)  0 - 0
 07/01/56 B Division vs. East Stirling (H)  4 - 0
 02/01/56 B Division vs. St Johnstone (A)  0 - 2
 31/12/55 B Division vs. Dumbarton (A)  0 - 2
 26/12/55 B Division vs. Brechin City (H)  3 - 1
 17/12/55 B Division vs. Berwick (A)  2 - 3
 10/12/55 B Division vs. Morton (H)  4 - 2
 03/12/55 B Division vs. Albion Rovers (A)  1 - 1
 26/11/55 B Division vs. Stranraer (A)  0 - 2
 19/11/55 B Division vs. Ayr Utd (H)  3 - 3
 12/11/55 B Division vs. Montrose (A)  2 - 2
 05/11/55 B Division vs. Cowdenbeath (H)  4 - 4
 29/10/55 B Division vs. Stenhousemuir (A)  1 - 4
 22/10/55 4th Round vs. Dumbarton (H)  4 - 1
 15/10/55 B Division vs. Hamilton (A)  0 - 3
 08/10/55 B Division vs. Third Lanark (H)  1 - 0
 01/10/55 B Division vs. Arbroath (A)  4 - 2
 24/09/55 B Division vs. St Johnstone (H)  1 - 1
 21/09/55 B Division vs. Alloa Athletic (H)  6 - 2
 17/09/55 B Division vs. East Stirling (A)  5 - 5
 14/09/55 B Division vs. Forfar Athletic (H)  2 - 2
 10/09/55 B Division vs. Queen's Park (H)  2 - 2
 03/09/55 Sectional Tie vs. Forfar Athletic (H)  3 - 2
 27/08/55 Sectional Tie vs. Albion Rovers (A)  3 - 3
 20/08/55 Sectional Tie vs. Forfar Athletic (A)  5 - 2
 13/08/55 Sectional Tie vs. Albion Rovers (H)  1 - 3
 02/05/55 B Division vs. Albion Rovers (A)  2 - 3
 23/04/55 B Division vs. Cowdenbeath (A)  1 - 3
 16/04/55 B Division vs. Arbroath (H)  6 - 1
 09/04/55 B Division vs. Forfar Athletic (A)  4 - 1
 02/04/55 B Division vs. Morton (H)  5 - 0
 26/03/55 B Division vs. Hamilton (H)  1 - 2
 19/03/55 B Division vs. Alloa Athletic (A)  0 - 0
 12/03/55 B Division vs. Queen's Park (A)  1 - 1
 05/03/55 B Division vs. Dunfermline (H)  1 - 4
 12/02/55 B Division vs. Cowdenbeath (H)  0 - 0
 05/02/55 B Division vs. Brechin City (A)  3 - 2


Biography

Archie's colourful career included spells at St Mirren, United, Hearts, Falkirk, East Fife, Manchester City and Rangers. He was with Falkirk at the time he signed on at Tannadice and went on to play for United for just over two years. He was well-known as a skilful forward. Archie was released in April 1957. Following his retirement, he became part of Arthur Montford's Scotsport TV team for several years.

Last updated on Thursday, April 12th, 2018 by B Orr.





Debut

February 5th, 1955
Brechin City 2 - 3 Dundee United

League (B Division)


Timeline

  • Date of Birth


    Archie was born on this date in Falkirk.

    Monday, March 23rd, 1925

  • Signed For Dundee United

    Friday, February 4th, 1955

  • First Team Debut

    Brechin City 2 - 3 Dundee United
    League (B Division)

    We took the lead in the first half, somewhat against the ron of play, when skipper Davie Cross carried the ball up field and lobbed Barrie. Brechin, however, pro

    Saturday, February 5th, 1955

  • First Goal

    Brechin City 2 - 3 Dundee United
    League (B Division)

    We took the lead in the first half, somewhat against the ron of play, when skipper Davie Cross carried the ball up field and lobbed Barrie. Brechin, however, pro

    Saturday, February 5th, 1955

  • 50th Appearance

    Stenhousemuir 3 - 2 Dundee United
    League Cup (Sectional Tie)

    Wednesday, August 15th, 1956

  • 50th League Appearance

    Dundee United 2 - 0 Stenhousemuir
    League (Division Two)

    Saturday, January 19th, 1957

  • Last Goal

    Dundee United 4 - 1 Cowdenbeath
    League (Division Two)

    Saturday, April 13th, 1957

  • Last Appearance

    Dundee United 2 - 1 Brechin City
    League (Division Two)

    Monday, April 22nd, 1957

  • Date of Death


    Archie died on this date in Glasgow.

    Saturday, February 21st, 1998