Fergie Aitken

Career Born in Glasgow, Aitken began his career with Petershill where he helped the club win the Scottish Junior Cup. He left in 1916, joining Benburb and winning further honours after the club won the Glasgow Junior Cup. Known for his pace, he also competed in the annual Powderhall Sprint race. Aitken moved to England to sign for Football League Second Division side Bury.

Without a club for several months, Aitken eventually joined Cardiff City in December 1922. The following season, Aitken was ever-present in the first team, playing in all 42 league matches for the club, and formed a wing partnership with his namesake Jock Aitken. He departed Southport for Bradford Park Avenue in June 1926 but was forced to retire after eleven appearances after aggravating a thigh muscle injury when he attempted to return to action too quickly.

Later life He returned to Glasgow following his retirement, working on the city's trams where he was later promoted to inspector. In the 1950s, he briefly returned to football to work as a scout for Bolton Wanderers. He died in Crosshouse on 13 July 1989.