Graham Charity Cup

The Graham Charity Cup was an Association football competition. It was open to clubs in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland. It was a short-lived competition that lasted between 1888 and 1891.
== History ==
The competition was instituted by Mr John D. Graham for the benefit of charities in East End of Glasgow. He was also a board member of Clyde F.C.|Clyde FC and the Scottish Football Association. Sunday Referee.
The competition was organized by the Graham Charity Committee (GCC). The committee consisted of a President (corporate title), a Vice president, a Treasurer, and a Secretary (title).
== Results ==
=== 1887–88 ===
Round 	Date 	Opponent 	Score 	Opponent 	Venue 	Notes 	Ref
Semi Final	18 February 1888	Thistle 	2–1 	Rutherglen 	Barrowfield 	 	Glasgow Evening News.
Semi Final	18 February 1888	The Scottish Football Association|SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The Scottish Football Association|SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The Scottish Football Association|SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The Scottish Football Association|SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	The Scottish Football Association|SFA ordered match to be replayed. Ineligible player fielded during first match.	Glasgow Evening News.
Semi Final	14 April 1888 	Thistle 	5–3 	Rutherglen 	Barrowfield 	Replay. Attendance, 3000. 	
Semi Final	3 March 1888 	Clyde 	1–0 	Shettleston 	Beechwood 	 	Evening Post. Glasgow Herald.
Final 	6 June 1888 	Clyde 	4–2 	Thistle 	Beechwood 	Attendance, 4000. 	
=== 1888–89 ===
Round 	Date 	Winner 	Score 	Runner-up 	Venue 	Notes 	Ref
Semi Final	29 April 1889 	Shettleston 	4–2 	Thistle 	Barrowfield 	 	(!)
Semi Final	SFA sustained the protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	SFA sustained the protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	SFA sustained the protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	SFA sustained the protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	SFA sustained the protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	SFA sustained the protest made by Thistle to have the match replayed.	(!)
Semi Final	16 May 1889 	Thistle 	3–2 	Shettleston 	Barrowfield 	Replay. 	
Semi Final	 	Clyde 	 	Rutherglen 	 	 	
Final 	30 May 1889 	Clyde 	2–2 	Thistle 	Barrowfield 	Attendance, 7000. 	
Final 	6 June 1889 	Clyde 	7–1 	Thistle 	Barrowfield 	Replay. 	
=== 1889–90 ===
Round 	Date 	Opponent 	Score	Opponent 	Venue 	Notes 	Ref
1st Round 	22 April 1890	Carrington	 	Clydesdale	Barrowfield	 	
Semi Final	29 April 1890	Thistle 	1–1 	Rutherglen	Barrowfield	 	(Result of 2-1).
Semi Final	14 May 1890 	Thistle 	 	Rutherglen	Barrowfield	Replay. 	
Semi Final	6 May 1890 	Clyde 	6–1 	Carrington	Beechwood 	 	
Final 	24 May 1890 	Clyde 	5–2 	Thistle 	Beechwood 	£85 total amount. Chants of "Good old Clyde"	
=== 1890–91 ===
Round 	Date	Opponent 	Score 	Opponent 	Venue	Notes	Ref
Semi Final	 	Carrington v Clydesdale F.C. 	Carrington v Clydesdale F.C. 	Carrington v Clydesdale F.C. 	 	 	
Semi Final	 	Clyde F.C.|Clyde v Rutherglen	Clyde F.C.|Clyde v Rutherglen	Clyde F.C.|Clyde v Rutherglen	 	 	
Final 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
On April 20,1889, the replay with Thistle F.C.|Thistle and Shettleston at Barrowfield Park|Barrowfield was postponed for a week because of a match between tenants Clyde F.C.|Clyde and Queen of the South Wanderers.</ref>
According to the Sunday Referee, Celtic F.C. were never asked to compete. This was for the first two editions of the competitions atleast.</ref>
The Scotsman reported the score as Thistle F.C. 2–1 Rutherglen in the first match played on April 29, 1890.</ref>
Category: Glasgow football competitions
Category:Charity events in the United Kingdom
Category:Charity football matches
Category:Recurring sporting events established in 1888
Category:1888 establishments in Scotland