Season 1903 - 04

Arniston started the season with an interesting fixture against Glasgow Queens Park. Could that be the Queens Park that plays at our National Stadium? Season again proved fruitful, creditable performances in the cup competitions, winning the League Championship and the Simpson Shield.

October 29 1903 Arniston Rangers v Bonnyrigg Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Bonnyrigg and ended in a 2 goals to 1 win for the Rose

November 12 1903 Arniston Rangers v Edinburgh Myrtle Midlothian Junior League

Arniston Team: Kinghorn, Young, Neilson, Inglis, Winning, Edmond, Peacock, Smith, Deans (Capt.) , Chatham, McDonald Reserves: Hadden, Andrews

Result - 1 - 1 Draw

November 26 1903 Arniston Rangers v Linlithgow Rose (Friendly)

Match was played at Linlithgow and ended in a 2 goals to 1 win for Arniston

January 28 1904 Arniston Rangers v Newtongrange Star Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Newtongrange and ended in a 3 goals to 1 win for Arniston

February 4 1904 Arniston Rangers v Edinburgh Myrtle Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Russell Road, Edinburgh and ended in a 1 goal to 0 win for the Myrtle

March 17 1904 Arniston Rangers v Bonnyrigg Rose Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 2 goals to 0 win for Arniston

Arniston Team: Kinghorn, Reid, Neilson, Inglis, Edmonds, Chatham, Russell, Smith, Walkingshaw, Deans, McDonald

April 7 1904 Arniston Rangers v Dalkeith Thistle Marshall Cup, 4th game

Match was played at Dalkeith and ended in a 2 goals to 0 win for Dalkeith

April 21 1904 Arniston Rangers v Musselburgh Fern Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 1 goal to 0 win for Arniston

April 28 1904 Arniston Rangers v Broxburn Athletic Simpson Shield Semi-final

Match was played at Dundas Park, Bonnyrigg and ended in a 2 goals to 1 win for Arniston

MIDLOTHIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE

  P W L D F A Pt
Arniston Rangers 12 7 5 0 16 15 14
Bonnyrigg Rose 10 5 2 3 21 19 13
Edinburgh Myrtle 10 5 2 3 21 19 13
Dalkeith Thistle 12 6 5 1 22 17 13
Musselburgh Fern 9 6 3 0 14 7 12
Newtongrange Star 12 4 7 1 21 27 9
Tranent United 10 3 6 1 10 25 7
Prestonpand Athletic 9 1 8 0 6 20 2