Source: The Scotsman, 18th October 1920
N.B. It must be assumed that the local reporter did not want to admit the scoreline, or left the match before the end.Thomson and Rankine Count.
There was not quite so much of the big kicking and following-up tactics on the part pf Aberdeen in the second half, and fast wing-to-wing work quickly brought a merited reward. Only five minutes had gone when a movement initiated on the Aberdeen left, allowed Middleton to race off, and he parted with an accurate ground pass to Thomson, who scored a cleverly-taken goal from near the 18 yards line. The effect of the lead was quickly seen in Aberdeen's play, for they continued to give an excellent account of themselves. Finely led by Connon who slammed the ball out to the wings with great accuracy, and well supported by a defence which had found the measure of the opposition, they shaped like increasing their lead?and did. Only twelve minutes had gone, when, from the second successive flag-kick taken by Yule, headed past White, who touched, but was unable to hold the ball. Almost immediately Connon burst through, only hit the upright with a terrific shot which had White beaten. The Academicals made strenuous efforts to make up the leeway, but their attack found the Aberdeen defence its master, the northern half-backs and backs always showing to advantage. Both goals were well visited. White successfully dealt with crosses from the Aberdeen wingers, but on one occasion was fortunate to recover a ball against the upright after he had failed to gather. In the closing stages the Academicals made desperate efforts to get through, but from the time that they opened the scoring Aberdeen always held the issue in their keeping.Players Who Did Well.
On the Aberdeen side Anderson and his hacks did exceedingly well, and in a hard-working half-back line Milne was always prominent with his hefty head-work, while Robertson was the best wing half on the field. The best of the forwards were Yule, Connon, and Middleton, and all over the team gave amuch-improved display. Over-eagerness lost the Academicals attack some good chances in the first half. Little was the outstanding player in the rear divisions, and Johnstone was the best of their half-backs. In the forward line most danger came from Hannah, especially in the first half, but Hanlon came away strongly in the second. They were not too well served in the inside positions, but their ineffectiveness was accounted for by the Aberdeen defence being at its best. Besides being the only visiting team to win at Hamilton this season, Aberdeen had the distinction of being the only strangers to score more than one goal at Douglas Park in the period.Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 18th October 1920