So Livi
are saved as are the Third Division for this season. Led by the two main protagonists much publicised, it appears they will compete in the first division this season. What I don't understand is the Italian, can't spell his name without looking it up, still apparently owns the shares but will play no part. I though that clubs had punishments imposed for going into administration? And how about the 300 oddk they are due the cooncil? There's more to this than so far said, it'll all be out soon no doubt.
Thursday 30 July 2009
Looking forward
to visiting Firhill on Saturday. Always a favourite away trip for me, I've said it before but, Firhill is a "real" football ground steeped in history. Always enjoy a pint in their bar in the main stand, there's going to be grub available, good stuff. Not quite looking forward to the potential result though. I am prepared to be pleasantly surprised and whatever the score the season starts in earnest a week on Saturday. That is when things will start to be judged but I do think that preparations are well underway and the squad looks good on paper, I know don't say it!
to visiting Firhill on Saturday. Always a favourite away trip for me, I've said it before but, Firhill is a "real" football ground steeped in history. Always enjoy a pint in their bar in the main stand, there's going to be grub available, good stuff. Not quite looking forward to the potential result though. I am prepared to be pleasantly surprised and whatever the score the season starts in earnest a week on Saturday. That is when things will start to be judged but I do think that preparations are well underway and the squad looks good on paper, I know don't say it!
Wednesday 29 July 2009
The club
today signed last nights number 10 trialist Damon Gray. This lad has an impressive CV and must be viewed as another very good signing. He certainly knows the way to goal and has proved it, lets hope he can do it again for us. He's not played a full ninety minutes in the last year so has a bit to make up in the fitness stakes, but that will come and then what, goals hopefully. If you take away Horn and Callaghan the average age of the squad must be in the early 20's. And we had a game last night as well......
Game 8
Berwick 2-1 Blyth Spartans
Was this a "meaty" encounter or what? More like a cup tie than pre-season friendly, eh sorry NCC shield or plate or whatever it was, never mind we won. Another useful session for everyone in the squad and some neat passing football to boot
Running totals
556.2 miles (8.1 BRFC) £183.15 (£113.20 BRFC)
today signed last nights number 10 trialist Damon Gray. This lad has an impressive CV and must be viewed as another very good signing. He certainly knows the way to goal and has proved it, lets hope he can do it again for us. He's not played a full ninety minutes in the last year so has a bit to make up in the fitness stakes, but that will come and then what, goals hopefully. If you take away Horn and Callaghan the average age of the squad must be in the early 20's. And we had a game last night as well......
Game 8
Berwick 2-1 Blyth Spartans
Was this a "meaty" encounter or what? More like a cup tie than pre-season friendly, eh sorry NCC shield or plate or whatever it was, never mind we won. Another useful session for everyone in the squad and some neat passing football to boot
Running totals
556.2 miles (8.1 BRFC) £183.15 (£113.20 BRFC)
Tuesday 28 July 2009
Game at
Shielfield tonight, so off course it's really trying to rain, and has been already, do the two really go together? Possibly of a wee bit more importance is the very real possibility of playing in a 9 team league this season. Which off course means loosing 4 games, against Cowden, who arguably bring one of the bigger traveling supports and the resultant hole that will leave in this seasons projected income. I realise the SFL will take greater care of their flagship division but why make us pay? It's not as if this has come totally out the blue, after all, was it not them who allowed the Italian owner to get his hands on one of their member clubs? Another example why this should never be allowed to happen.
Shielfield tonight, so off course it's really trying to rain, and has been already, do the two really go together? Possibly of a wee bit more importance is the very real possibility of playing in a 9 team league this season. Which off course means loosing 4 games, against Cowden, who arguably bring one of the bigger traveling supports and the resultant hole that will leave in this seasons projected income. I realise the SFL will take greater care of their flagship division but why make us pay? It's not as if this has come totally out the blue, after all, was it not them who allowed the Italian owner to get his hands on one of their member clubs? Another example why this should never be allowed to happen.
Monday 27 July 2009
Tomorrows game
against Blyth is spookily exactly 2 years since the last time we played them, at their place then, can't remember the score maybe you can? I think we should foster better and more frequent relations with other county teams, there are opportunities. This game might give them an opportunity to sort some of Saturdays mistakes out before Partick this Saturday, a game which you'd think will be substantially harder than Stranraer. I've said before I enjoy going to Firhill, to me it's a "real" football ground, we might even pull off a shock......ok I know!!
against Blyth is spookily exactly 2 years since the last time we played them, at their place then, can't remember the score maybe you can? I think we should foster better and more frequent relations with other county teams, there are opportunities. This game might give them an opportunity to sort some of Saturdays mistakes out before Partick this Saturday, a game which you'd think will be substantially harder than Stranraer. I've said before I enjoy going to Firhill, to me it's a "real" football ground, we might even pull off a shock......ok I know!!
Sunday 26 July 2009
Getting beat
is never pleasant but yesterday seems to have been one hell of a day. I wasn't there, like most of you probably, and a big well done to anyone to trailed the 374 miles there and back, but it all seems to have happened. Can't have helped when a drunk ran into the side of the bus in East Kilbride, main thing was no one was hurt, but it must have buggered up the pre-match arrangements. Trying to take any positives from the game may be hard, but it was the first game together for ostensibly a "new" team so lets hope they can take it forward from here. Onto the "cup" on Tuesday!!
is never pleasant but yesterday seems to have been one hell of a day. I wasn't there, like most of you probably, and a big well done to anyone to trailed the 374 miles there and back, but it all seems to have happened. Can't have helped when a drunk ran into the side of the bus in East Kilbride, main thing was no one was hurt, but it must have buggered up the pre-match arrangements. Trying to take any positives from the game may be hard, but it was the first game together for ostensibly a "new" team so lets hope they can take it forward from here. Onto the "cup" on Tuesday!!
Friday 24 July 2009
Lad from Leith
signed on which I think is great news. Apparently some talking had to be done as Leith had him on an 18 month contract, so well done to those at the club for getting it sorted. He score 21 goals in total for the Edinburgh side last season so he knows the way to goal. And they've got a second goalie sorted as well. Got to admit I don't know a thing about him and I've not had time to google him or look in wikipedia. It all starts in earnest tomorrow however and wouldn't it be great if we could progress, keep everything crossed lads!
signed on which I think is great news. Apparently some talking had to be done as Leith had him on an 18 month contract, so well done to those at the club for getting it sorted. He score 21 goals in total for the Edinburgh side last season so he knows the way to goal. And they've got a second goalie sorted as well. Got to admit I don't know a thing about him and I've not had time to google him or look in wikipedia. It all starts in earnest tomorrow however and wouldn't it be great if we could progress, keep everything crossed lads!
Thursday 23 July 2009
Game 7
Musselburgh Athletic 1-0 Raith Rovers
A new ground for me last night and I think the tightest I've been at. Reminded me a little of Shire's old ground but smaller. In actual fact although the opposition were billed as Raith Rovers it was actually the youngsters, under 19's, with the addition of first team defender Dougie Hill. Musselburgh just shaded it in a competitive encounter. No programme just a free information sheet, nice bovril though.
Running totals 551.1 miles £136.95
Musselburgh Athletic 1-0 Raith Rovers
A new ground for me last night and I think the tightest I've been at. Reminded me a little of Shire's old ground but smaller. In actual fact although the opposition were billed as Raith Rovers it was actually the youngsters, under 19's, with the addition of first team defender Dougie Hill. Musselburgh just shaded it in a competitive encounter. No programme just a free information sheet, nice bovril though.
Running totals 551.1 miles £136.95
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Two more
players have signed on since the game at Muirhouse last night. I'm glad that young McLean has been given a chance. He represents something different at the club, that of a borders player, something of a rarity and I hope he is able to make an impact. Not sure how close the manager is to his target squad of 19/20, kind of lost count recently. Just done a quick tot up, 16 maybe? Never the less things are happening so , thus far at least, there is reason for optimism.
players have signed on since the game at Muirhouse last night. I'm glad that young McLean has been given a chance. He represents something different at the club, that of a borders player, something of a rarity and I hope he is able to make an impact. Not sure how close the manager is to his target squad of 19/20, kind of lost count recently. Just done a quick tot up, 16 maybe? Never the less things are happening so , thus far at least, there is reason for optimism.
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Game 6
Gala Fairydean 0-8 Carlisle United
made my third visit of the pre-season to Netherdale last night to watch Gala taught a lesson by a young Carlisle team, under 19's? Their big number 9 was impressive and the guy next to me at the game thought they had a Chelsea youth player on loan, could well have been, there were quite few impressive. Fortunately for the home side they took their foot of the gas after the interval or god knows what the score might have been.
They had up'ed their normal admission charge to 5 quid and it was a bummer to find the programmes sold out when I arrived.
Running totals 446.5 miles £127.40
Gala Fairydean 0-8 Carlisle United
made my third visit of the pre-season to Netherdale last night to watch Gala taught a lesson by a young Carlisle team, under 19's? Their big number 9 was impressive and the guy next to me at the game thought they had a Chelsea youth player on loan, could well have been, there were quite few impressive. Fortunately for the home side they took their foot of the gas after the interval or god knows what the score might have been.
They had up'ed their normal admission charge to 5 quid and it was a bummer to find the programmes sold out when I arrived.
Running totals 446.5 miles £127.40
Monday 20 July 2009
Looking ahead
to our season which starts for real on Saturday, at Stranraer, that's a real passion killer if there ever was one. We could do to get past the first round in one of the cups this season, I know that's a fairly low expectation, but possibly Saturday might be the one, certainly much more winable that Partick. In my opinion any club showing some degree of sense would budget to go at the first round of everything and I'd hope that degree of sense prevails at Shielfield in which case progress would be view as a real bonus, wouldn't it?
to our season which starts for real on Saturday, at Stranraer, that's a real passion killer if there ever was one. We could do to get past the first round in one of the cups this season, I know that's a fairly low expectation, but possibly Saturday might be the one, certainly much more winable that Partick. In my opinion any club showing some degree of sense would budget to go at the first round of everything and I'd hope that degree of sense prevails at Shielfield in which case progress would be view as a real bonus, wouldn't it?
Sunday 19 July 2009
On reflection
I was fairly happy with what I saw at Shielfield yesterday. No matter the opposition or the occasion a win is always good for morale. I'm well aware of the opposition, the fact it was a friendly but I'm sure the manager took a lot from what he saw yesterday. The lad that played number 10 from Leith Athletic was the EOS First Division top scorer last season so he knows the way to goal, is he worth a punt? I would, but we'll see if the manager will as well. Two more signings as well yesterday. The boy Russell looks to be of some pedigree. Apparently he was on trial at Morton who wanted him but couldn't finance the deal, their lose could certainly be our gain. The more I read on him the more surprised I am that he has dropped into our division, great stuff though.
I was fairly happy with what I saw at Shielfield yesterday. No matter the opposition or the occasion a win is always good for morale. I'm well aware of the opposition, the fact it was a friendly but I'm sure the manager took a lot from what he saw yesterday. The lad that played number 10 from Leith Athletic was the EOS First Division top scorer last season so he knows the way to goal, is he worth a punt? I would, but we'll see if the manager will as well. Two more signings as well yesterday. The boy Russell looks to be of some pedigree. Apparently he was on trial at Morton who wanted him but couldn't finance the deal, their lose could certainly be our gain. The more I read on him the more surprised I am that he has dropped into our division, great stuff though.
Saturday 18 July 2009
Game 4
Gala Fairydean 6-1 Coldstream
for my developing season was back to Netherdale Galashiels last night where the home side crushed the Streamers with a convincing first half performance. The second half was much more even but overall Gala can be very pleased with their performance against a team from a higher division. Conditions for a July evening were as bad as I can remember but the pitch stood up well, as did some of the spectators!
Crowd 72
Running totals 360.2 miles £46.90
Game 5
Berwick Rangers 4-2 Hibs X1
Very encouraging performance at a sparsely populated Shielfield. Berwick played a neat passing game where personnel were changed frequently. Was impressed by the trialist from Leith Athletic and Andy McLean who was also playing as a trialist. McMullan down the left supplied some good crosses. In the past we've not performed against teams like this but the lads certainly done the business today. Got both new tops as well, I quite like them, pity more weren't sold today though.
Crowd 220
Running totals 363.2 miles £114.90
BRFC totals 3 miles £68.00
Gala Fairydean 6-1 Coldstream
for my developing season was back to Netherdale Galashiels last night where the home side crushed the Streamers with a convincing first half performance. The second half was much more even but overall Gala can be very pleased with their performance against a team from a higher division. Conditions for a July evening were as bad as I can remember but the pitch stood up well, as did some of the spectators!
Crowd 72
Running totals 360.2 miles £46.90
Game 5
Berwick Rangers 4-2 Hibs X1
Very encouraging performance at a sparsely populated Shielfield. Berwick played a neat passing game where personnel were changed frequently. Was impressed by the trialist from Leith Athletic and Andy McLean who was also playing as a trialist. McMullan down the left supplied some good crosses. In the past we've not performed against teams like this but the lads certainly done the business today. Got both new tops as well, I quite like them, pity more weren't sold today though.
Crowd 220
Running totals 363.2 miles £114.90
BRFC totals 3 miles £68.00
Friday 17 July 2009
First game tomorrow
at Shielfield for the new season. One that is significant for this writer, in that it is the commencement of my 40th season watching the Black & Gold. It was against East Fife on the 25th of October 1969 that it actually started, and we lost that day as well! A new season always has that something, every team is equal, every fan of every team, for a short while at least, has hopes and aspirations that soon become vessels dashed upon the rocks of that run of bad results. But we still have that hope and expectation, lets hope we may see a glimpse of some of that at Shielfield this season. And, who else is buying their new tops tomorrow, ah, the new season......
at Shielfield for the new season. One that is significant for this writer, in that it is the commencement of my 40th season watching the Black & Gold. It was against East Fife on the 25th of October 1969 that it actually started, and we lost that day as well! A new season always has that something, every team is equal, every fan of every team, for a short while at least, has hopes and aspirations that soon become vessels dashed upon the rocks of that run of bad results. But we still have that hope and expectation, lets hope we may see a glimpse of some of that at Shielfield this season. And, who else is buying their new tops tomorrow, ah, the new season......
Thursday 16 July 2009
Game 3
Selkirk 0 -7 Hibs X1
Popped over to Selkirk last night for my latest pre-season game and biggest win so far as well. Interesting in a way as a Hibs team are due at Shielfield on Saturday. Bit of Hibs history made as well, as our ex player Yogi oversaw his first game in charge. Selkirk benefited in a way we won't unfortunately as the line up had a mix of first teamers and the rest. Good work out for both sides as it happened in great conditions in front of a healthy crowd. Nice set-up at Selkirk and for the third game in a row featuring EOS clubs a programme was available, great stuff!
Crowd (official attendance)476
Running totals 276.8 miles £34.40
Selkirk 0 -7 Hibs X1
Popped over to Selkirk last night for my latest pre-season game and biggest win so far as well. Interesting in a way as a Hibs team are due at Shielfield on Saturday. Bit of Hibs history made as well, as our ex player Yogi oversaw his first game in charge. Selkirk benefited in a way we won't unfortunately as the line up had a mix of first teamers and the rest. Good work out for both sides as it happened in great conditions in front of a healthy crowd. Nice set-up at Selkirk and for the third game in a row featuring EOS clubs a programme was available, great stuff!
Crowd (official attendance)476
Running totals 276.8 miles £34.40
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Clarification
on the point I made after Saturdays game. And an apology as well, for not making it clear enough. My criticism was towards the national press for their lack of coverage, at least in the papers I read, towards our game. No criticism was directed at ANYONE else. I'll try to make it simpler in the future......promise. Agree however it could have been on the site, but I wasn't around to do it. again to clarify, I volunteered to upload news onto the new official site, which I've done. But, I can only do that when I am given news from an official source. However, I have plenty of other things requiring my attention so if anyone has more time please let the club know and your most welcome. I will pass on your comments to the board however.
on the point I made after Saturdays game. And an apology as well, for not making it clear enough. My criticism was towards the national press for their lack of coverage, at least in the papers I read, towards our game. No criticism was directed at ANYONE else. I'll try to make it simpler in the future......promise. Agree however it could have been on the site, but I wasn't around to do it. again to clarify, I volunteered to upload news onto the new official site, which I've done. But, I can only do that when I am given news from an official source. However, I have plenty of other things requiring my attention so if anyone has more time please let the club know and your most welcome. I will pass on your comments to the board however.
Sunday 12 July 2009
Yesterday's game
did take place didn't it? All the media going have not seen fit to say a single word about it, including the score. I did get the score, 3-0 to Stenny, from their official site but that's all they reported. If anybody knows anything about it let me know will you? I really hope that this isn't some indication of the level of information we can expect this season for us in particular or the 3rd division in particular.
did take place didn't it? All the media going have not seen fit to say a single word about it, including the score. I did get the score, 3-0 to Stenny, from their official site but that's all they reported. If anybody knows anything about it let me know will you? I really hope that this isn't some indication of the level of information we can expect this season for us in particular or the 3rd division in particular.
Friday 10 July 2009
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday 1 July 2009
Soap opera
no, not corrie but almondvale street. Poor old Livi. It's the fans I feel for, I know from talking to them at the Supporters Direct conference that they have a plan drawn up which they are ready and willing to put into operation. Doesn't this again illustrate that having a football club, which after all is a community asset, in the control of one individual is not a healthy situation. I certainly hope the Trust lads get the chance to put their plan into operation, then at least the club will be in the hands of the only real people that care, need I say, the fans.
no, not corrie but almondvale street. Poor old Livi. It's the fans I feel for, I know from talking to them at the Supporters Direct conference that they have a plan drawn up which they are ready and willing to put into operation. Doesn't this again illustrate that having a football club, which after all is a community asset, in the control of one individual is not a healthy situation. I certainly hope the Trust lads get the chance to put their plan into operation, then at least the club will be in the hands of the only real people that care, need I say, the fans.
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