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In 1929 one of rugby's great personalities, W. H. Kidston died. He was responsible, with others for introducing the kicking code to
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The first world war (1914–18) not only curtailed the club's playing activities – they also decimated many of the local club sides, many of whom never recovered. Nonetheless, despite further issues with the cricket club over the lease, West thrived during this era, fielding up to 4XV's, and featuring
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In 1952 after some 15 years in the wilderness, West purchased the now hallowed ground at
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These 'stars' were augmented by a strong crop of West players including Robert Harley, Robert McAlpine, Murray McConell, all of whom progressed to professional rugby, as well as a selection of young
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At the outset of the World War Two (1939–1945), after years of simmering tension, the cricket club cancelled West's lease in
Partick – stating that they saw no avenue for the rugby club's return post WWII. It would be 15 years before West found a new permanent home, and this period therefore
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supermarket, on land purchased from the club. West of Scotland received a new state of the art artificial all-weather pitch from this deal. The supermarket was opened in June 2015, with the new pitch being completed and opened soon after.
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