Season 1964-1965
Arniston started the season with a 2 -1 win over Preston Athletic at Arniston in the league, Arniston scorers Hadden 2, followed by a run of three defeats in a row. 3 - 0 defeat by Dalkeith Thistle in the league at Arniston, 2 - 0 defeat by Preston Athletic at Preston, and a 6 - 3 defeat by Linlithgow Rose in the St. Michael Cup at Linlithgow. Robb, Hope and Connelly of Arniston, and Syme and Henderson were booked.
Season progressed with another fiery match against Penicuik Athletic in the league at Arniston. Result - Arniston 2, Penicuik 1. Arniston scorers Mair, Hadden (Pen.). Dickson of Penicuik and Hope of Arniston sent off. Arniston's next game was much quieter, resulting in a 7 - 0 win over Loanhead Mayflower for the 'Gers'. December was a good month for Arniston, beating Sauchie Juniors in the East of Scotland Cup 3 - 2, and Musselburgh Athletic 6 - 2 in the league at Arniston. Arniston scorers, Hadden 3, McEwan, Glen, Mair.
November, 1964 was the date for a sensational home win in the Scottish Junior Cup over Johnstone Burgh. Result - Arniston 3, Johnstone Burgh 0. Arniston scorers, Mair, Glen, McEwan. Arniston team: Thomson, Inglis and Blyth, Archibald, Carmichael and Connelly, McEwan, Mair, Hadden, Hope and Glen. Attendance 2,000. Johnstone Burgh were the current Scottish Cup Holders. Arniston continued to play well and had a good 6 - 0 win over Dalkeith Thistle at Dalkeith, Arniston scorers, Hope 3, Mair, Glen and McEwan. A further advance was achieved in December by Arniston ousting Pollock from the Scottish Junior Cup by 5 goals to 2. Arniston scorers, Hope, McDonald, 2, McEwan and Mair
January, 1965 saw the Arniston fans enjoy the biggest goal feast this century when Arniston beat Ardrossan Winton Rovers by 13 goals to 0 win in the Scottish Junior Cup. Arniston scorers on that historic day, Glen 3, McEwan 4, Mair 4 and Hope 2. Arniston's progress in the Scottish Junior Cup came to a halt in February, 1965 when they were beaten by Neilston Juniors, 4 - 1 at Neilston after a 1 - 1 draw at Arniston.
Season ended for Arniston with again no silverware and sense of frustration in the mouths of the Arniston supporters. How could any team with such a goal scoring forward line finish up with nothing?. Answer could be that there were two outstanding teams around in opposition, Linlithgow Rose and Bonnyrigg Rose.
Newspaper Clipping dated 12.11.1964
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL GAMES IN BRIEF
Arniston Rangers 3, Johnstone Burgh 0 Arniston Rangers gained a sensational home first round Scottish Junior Cup win when they ousted the Scottish Cupholders, Johnstone Burgh in a pulsating struggle which kept the 2,000 spectators on their toes until the end. Rangers went ahead after three minutes play. A free-kick by Archibald in the goal area was brilliantly headed home by Mair. Johnstone hit back but Thomson saved twice. The Rangers goal ran a scare when Thomson partially saved a McShea effort, but Blyth kicked clear on the goal line. Arniston increased their lead when Glen, unmarked, collected to pick his spot with an unsaveable drive. Both goals ran narrow escapes in quick raids. Near half-time Arniston forced several fruitless corners and the post saved a certain Rangers counter, To the interval Johnstone were on top but the sound Rangers defence, although conceding several corners, prevailed. On resuming, Johnstone took command keeping the Rangers defence under constant pressure, but could find no loophole. The issue was settled when Arniston broke through and McEwan netted a third goal to knock-out the cupholders. Teams Arniston Rangers - Thomson, Inglis and Blyth; Archibald, Carmichael and Connelly; McEwan, Mair, Hadden, Hope and Glen. Johnstone Burgh - W. McGregor, Wilson and F. McGregor; Madden, Greenwood and Jenkins; McShea, Russell, Mallan, Sweeney and Tait. Referee - Mr. R. Crawfor, Edinburgh
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August 21 1964 Arniston Rangers v Musselburgh Athletic Edinburgh & District League
Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 6 goals to 3 win for Arniston
Arniston scorer: Hadden 4
Newspaper Clipping dated 10.12.1964
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL GAMES IN BRIEF
Arniston Rangers 5, Pollock 2. For the second round of the Scottish Junior Cup, against Pollock, Arniston Rangers fielded the same side which vanquished the Scottish Junior Cupholders, Johnstone Burgh. In the opening minutes, Haddin in front of an untenanted goal - missed. Pollock struck back but Thomson saved brilliantly powerful drives from McWade and Russell. Two fruitless corners were conceded before Arniston raised the seige. After fifteen minutes Arniston went ahead when McEwan crossed to Glen who transferred to Hope who slammed the ball past the helpless Parker. The success was shortlived, however, Cooper testing Thomson and a minute later a high dropping ball from Wright was deflected by McDonald into the net. Despite hot protests of the Rangers defenders the referee allowed the score. Arniston forced the pace and were rewarded in the 35th minutes when McEwan from a Glen pass, restored the Rangers lead. After the Arniston defence had repelled several dangerous Pollock raids Hadden was grassed in the penalty box, but the appeal went unheeded by the referee. Mair, however, gained possession to net. Near half-time a Glen shot was deflected past his own keeper by a defender to give Arniston a rather inflated three-goal margin at half-time. Four minutes after the resumption Pollock reduced the leeway through McDonald. The score was again disputed, but the protests were ignored by the referee. Tempers became ruffled and several players were lectured before McWade was booked for a bad foul. The issue was settled when Mair regained the Rangers three-goal lead. Shortly afterwards he missed his hat-trick when Parker saved his "spot" kick effort. In the end Arniston fully merited their victory. Teams Arniston Rangers: Thomson, Inglis and Blyth, Archibald, Carmichael and O'Connelly, McEwan, Mair, Hadden, Hope and Glen. Pollock: Parker, Smythe and McCall, McWade, Leishman and Sawyers, McDonald, Russell, Cooper, J. Connelly and Wright. Referee: Mr. S.B. Jack, Ainslie
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February 25 1965 Arniston Rangers v Loanhead Mayflower
Match ended in a 3 goals to 0 win for Arniston
Arniston scorers: Mair, Hadden 2 (1 was a penalty)
March 18 1965 Arniston Rangers v Haddington Athletic East of Scotland Junior Cup, Quarter Final
Match ended in a 7 goals to 0 win for Arniston
Arniston scorers: Keith, Thomson, Hadden, Mair 3. Davidson's shot was deflected by Haddington's defender
April 14 1965 Arniston Rangers v Haddington Athletic Edinburgh & District League
Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 6 goals to 2 win for Arniston Arniston scorers: McEwan, Mair 3 (1 pen.), Taylor 2 May 13 1965 Arniston Rangers v Linlithgow Rose East of Scotland Junior Cup, Semi-final
Match ended in a 5 goals to 0 win for Linlithgow