humiliating state of affairs

Bon Accord Gossip A rather humiliating state of matters for the men of Aberdeen has been brought to my notice in connection with the Aberdeen v. Dundee match at Pittodrie on Wednesday. The game was for the benefit of Hannah, the left back of the local club, who has given long and faithful service to the team. It appears that only two gates were available for the entrance of the spectators at the popular side of the field, and, in consequence of instead waiting patiently in the queue until they could secure admittance, certain of the wilder spirits in the crowd jumped the walls and swarmed into the enclosure without, of course, paying entrance money. In spite of their unsportmanlike behaviour, it is gratifying to learn that Hannah is likely to have about £200 as his share of the proceeds.

Source : Aberdeen Weekly Journal Friday September 5th, 1919