Its earliest demonstration of the game to the public was between XIs chosen by the captain and secretary.

Alexander was not helped by goalkeeper Rankin being injured trying to keep out the first goal after "some of his opponents leaped on him".

[7] After a contentious defeat to Moyola Park in the quarter-final of the 1883–84 Irish Cup, the club withdrew in protest from the association.

[11] Goalkeeper James Rankin earned an international cap while at the club.

Two others - Orr Devine and Tom McLean - did so after the merger with the Wanderers.