Fitba on the box
again last night, great stuff for this viewer at least as I watched the Llanelli v Motherwell match. Enjoyed it as well and glad that "our" team progressed, although the Welshmen never gave up and plugged away the whole time. Had a look at the other euro results and unfortunately all the other Welsh and Irish teams went out some with embarrassing scores I've got to say, pick of the bunch being the Lisburn Distillery score, into double figures would you believe.
It's our first friendly tomorrow at Stenny, not one that I'll be able to be at, although if I'm honest it hardly sent my pulse racing too much! The line up should be interesting however because as far as I know there are presently 12 signed players. News has been sparse on that so I can only presume no more have been added, unless it's being kept a secret. No matter I'll be interested in how they perform, who ever "they" end up being.
Friday, 10 July 2009
Thursday, 9 July 2009
New tops
will be available before the Hibs game, great stuff. As someone who collects BRFC shirts I always look forward to new one's coming out, and I think the new away one looks great, on paper certainly! I've got a very similar looking Man City away one from a few seasons back. Remember this new home one is the one that the fans themselves voted for, when's the last time that that happened, I can't remember. Who will be the first Berwick fan to be seen wearing either I wonder......how about me!
will be available before the Hibs game, great stuff. As someone who collects BRFC shirts I always look forward to new one's coming out, and I think the new away one looks great, on paper certainly! I've got a very similar looking Man City away one from a few seasons back. Remember this new home one is the one that the fans themselves voted for, when's the last time that that happened, I can't remember. Who will be the first Berwick fan to be seen wearing either I wonder......how about me!
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Really struggling
to find anything footie related to mention today. Despite flicking through most mediums there's nowt going on really. I could off course mention "that" lad at Real, but he only got 80,000 through the gate to see him on the cat walk......
Despite extensive looking I can't find any games this mid week that don't involve hundreds of miles on the road, and I do that during the day anyway, enough has to be enough, don't you think?
to find anything footie related to mention today. Despite flicking through most mediums there's nowt going on really. I could off course mention "that" lad at Real, but he only got 80,000 through the gate to see him on the cat walk......
Despite extensive looking I can't find any games this mid week that don't involve hundreds of miles on the road, and I do that during the day anyway, enough has to be enough, don't you think?
Monday, 6 July 2009
Another week
of this pre season malarkey. There is the second legs of the first euro qualifiers to watch out for plus a few friendlies but nowt much else. We do have our first pre season game this Saturday, unfortunately I'm elsewhere so I'll have to wait till the following Saturday for my first look at our mob.
Been having a look at the blogs viewing stats and it's interesting to see we have viewers from 6 other countries. Try these for size Canada, US, United Arab Emirates, France, Spain and India. Are you all black & gold fans or just have nowt better to do!
Glad your looking in anyway.
of this pre season malarkey. There is the second legs of the first euro qualifiers to watch out for plus a few friendlies but nowt much else. We do have our first pre season game this Saturday, unfortunately I'm elsewhere so I'll have to wait till the following Saturday for my first look at our mob.
Been having a look at the blogs viewing stats and it's interesting to see we have viewers from 6 other countries. Try these for size Canada, US, United Arab Emirates, France, Spain and India. Are you all black & gold fans or just have nowt better to do!
Glad your looking in anyway.
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Game 2
Gala Fairydean 1-6 Annan Athletic
Second game this weekend on another belting hot day this time at Netherdale. As a point when I left Berwick it was raining and when I got back it was the same. When I got into the car after the game it read 29 degrees and it felt like it! Annan were differently kitted out today in their home strip, compared to yesterdays all blue, and a different side as well. Were Gala worse than Vale, the score says yes but lets not be too unkind at this stage of the season. Gala charged £3 to get it and like yesterday produced a 16 page programme, well done to their programme editor. Had a pre match pint in their well kitted out club in the stand, oh how we could do with something similar at Shielfield.
Crowd 153
Running totals 190.1 miles, £22.20
Gala Fairydean 1-6 Annan Athletic
Second game this weekend on another belting hot day this time at Netherdale. As a point when I left Berwick it was raining and when I got back it was the same. When I got into the car after the game it read 29 degrees and it felt like it! Annan were differently kitted out today in their home strip, compared to yesterdays all blue, and a different side as well. Were Gala worse than Vale, the score says yes but lets not be too unkind at this stage of the season. Gala charged £3 to get it and like yesterday produced a 16 page programme, well done to their programme editor. Had a pre match pint in their well kitted out club in the stand, oh how we could do with something similar at Shielfield.
Crowd 153
Running totals 190.1 miles, £22.20
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Game 1
Vale of Leithen 2-1 Annan Athletic
Well, I'm of and running. Went over to Innerleithen for my first game of the season today and dambed pleasant it was as well. Vale scored all the goals their own two in the first few minutes of each half. Not much between the sides for this early encounter but all present enjoyed the afternoon under the sun at Victoria Park. They very generously didn't charge at the gate and produced a 16 page programme asking only a donation. Well done to Vale.
Crowd 107.
That's me starting my 40th season watching Berwick and football in general so I thought I'd try a bit nonsense and chart how many miles I travel this season and how much I actually spend doing it. I'm going to record travelling expense getting to matches, entrance fee and whatever I actually spend in the ground. I'm going to list my Berwick games separately as an extra matter of interest.
To kick off it's 107 miles and £7.40
Vale of Leithen 2-1 Annan Athletic
Well, I'm of and running. Went over to Innerleithen for my first game of the season today and dambed pleasant it was as well. Vale scored all the goals their own two in the first few minutes of each half. Not much between the sides for this early encounter but all present enjoyed the afternoon under the sun at Victoria Park. They very generously didn't charge at the gate and produced a 16 page programme asking only a donation. Well done to Vale.
Crowd 107.
That's me starting my 40th season watching Berwick and football in general so I thought I'd try a bit nonsense and chart how many miles I travel this season and how much I actually spend doing it. I'm going to record travelling expense getting to matches, entrance fee and whatever I actually spend in the ground. I'm going to list my Berwick games separately as an extra matter of interest.
To kick off it's 107 miles and £7.40
Friday, 3 July 2009
New squad
taking shape now for the new season. We now have 12 players signed, so at least we can put a team on the park! I know the manager is looking for another 7 or 8 so there's still work to be done but we're(he's)getting there. Apparently the training sessions are going well, they've even had a session on the legendary Gullane beach, a certain Mr Wallace used to like putting his players through that particular pleasure! Certainly won't do them any harm, said he sitting on his couch!
Anyone who reads this from time to time knows my interest in East of Scotland football and in a quiet moment I had a look to see which clubs don't have a web site, these are the offenders, Dalbeattie Star, Selkirk, Easthouses Lily and Stirling Uni. If they had a report card the teacher would have written, "could do better"
taking shape now for the new season. We now have 12 players signed, so at least we can put a team on the park! I know the manager is looking for another 7 or 8 so there's still work to be done but we're(he's)getting there. Apparently the training sessions are going well, they've even had a session on the legendary Gullane beach, a certain Mr Wallace used to like putting his players through that particular pleasure! Certainly won't do them any harm, said he sitting on his couch!
Anyone who reads this from time to time knows my interest in East of Scotland football and in a quiet moment I had a look to see which clubs don't have a web site, these are the offenders, Dalbeattie Star, Selkirk, Easthouses Lily and Stirling Uni. If they had a report card the teacher would have written, "could do better"
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Another new arrival
today. Our squad/team is building nicely. I spoke to Jimmy Crease and he's certainly working hard to bring more new faces to the club in what is a tougher than ever footballing environment at our level. He's still after a number of others to get his squad up to where he wants it to be. With only just over a week till the first friendly it's not long now, who else can't wait. I'm still deciding which game to go to this weekend. It actually depends on whether Murray is going to be the first British player to get to a Wimbledon final in 71 years. Would he be the first ever Scot? I don't know, mind you there's hardly a huge list to look at is there!
And we also have season tickets on sale as well. A good idea I think to offer two kinds of books and also make them transferable. It shows the club is certainly trying in these tough times to offer the fans something a bit more attractive and value for money than normal.
today. Our squad/team is building nicely. I spoke to Jimmy Crease and he's certainly working hard to bring more new faces to the club in what is a tougher than ever footballing environment at our level. He's still after a number of others to get his squad up to where he wants it to be. With only just over a week till the first friendly it's not long now, who else can't wait. I'm still deciding which game to go to this weekend. It actually depends on whether Murray is going to be the first British player to get to a Wimbledon final in 71 years. Would he be the first ever Scot? I don't know, mind you there's hardly a huge list to look at is there!
And we also have season tickets on sale as well. A good idea I think to offer two kinds of books and also make them transferable. It shows the club is certainly trying in these tough times to offer the fans something a bit more attractive and value for money than normal.
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