Game 7
Duns Amateurs 0-2 Vale of Leithen
Vale ran out winners, but again Duns played not at all bad. They got a penalty early on but committed the cardinal sin, didn't score. Infact the Vale keeper pulled of a good save low to his right after which it was fairly even but Vale scored and Duns didn't. Right until the last few minutes it was only 1-0, but to be fair I don't recall Duns having a shot which troubled the visiting keeper. The challenges were fairly meaty with a few minor "stramashs" taking place. But remember there are several leagues between the sides, and it wasn't that obvious, sometimes not at all. Vale had two ex Berwickers in their ranks, Robbie Horn, who didn't play, story of your life Robbie, sorry lad! And Steven Radzinsky, who did. Enjoyable game on a nice evening.
Thursday 29 July 2010
Game 6
Selkirk 0-2 Rangers X1
Spent a pleasant last evening at Yarrow Park Selkirk where a young Rangers side had a good run out against a competent local side. Rangers scored either side of the break with the first an absolute cracker but they never ran away with it. Selkirk laid it on well producing a 24 page programme for the even. It must be one of the most attractive back drops to any ground, on all sides, is that still a back drop? Done a head count and came up with 394, not bad, bit of money for the Soutars at £5 a skull.
The other half of the old firm, what can you say? Not a good score at all, infact a shocking score against a team many would say "who" Obvious that this is another mediocre Celtic side to go with all the others they have produced in the last few years.
Selkirk 0-2 Rangers X1
Spent a pleasant last evening at Yarrow Park Selkirk where a young Rangers side had a good run out against a competent local side. Rangers scored either side of the break with the first an absolute cracker but they never ran away with it. Selkirk laid it on well producing a 24 page programme for the even. It must be one of the most attractive back drops to any ground, on all sides, is that still a back drop? Done a head count and came up with 394, not bad, bit of money for the Soutars at £5 a skull.
The other half of the old firm, what can you say? Not a good score at all, infact a shocking score against a team many would say "who" Obvious that this is another mediocre Celtic side to go with all the others they have produced in the last few years.
Wednesday 28 July 2010
My gamet
plans were dashed last night unfortunately. I intended to go out to the Eyemouth v Alnwick game but it was called on and moved to this Saturday apparently. Wee criticism here, there was nothing about the game, never mind the call off and move of the game,on either club web site. After that I consider going up to Netherdale for the Gala game, but that to fell. Apparently this time due to pitch problems apparently associated with the non laying of their 3G pitch. Found out all the relevant info on the East of Scotland part of Pie & Bovril, well done to those who posted.
So it was a night in the hoose, where amongst other things I had the BBC site up with the videprinter on watching the scores from the two British clubs in the euro qualifiers. Unfortunately both lost to scores which will probably see them out. It's Celtic's game tonight and imperative for the Scottish game that they come home with a "result" Not on tele though, neither is their home leg. Not a bad thing I'd say. All these "armchair" Celtic die-hards with need to get themselves along to Parkhead, if they know where it is that is.
plans were dashed last night unfortunately. I intended to go out to the Eyemouth v Alnwick game but it was called on and moved to this Saturday apparently. Wee criticism here, there was nothing about the game, never mind the call off and move of the game,on either club web site. After that I consider going up to Netherdale for the Gala game, but that to fell. Apparently this time due to pitch problems apparently associated with the non laying of their 3G pitch. Found out all the relevant info on the East of Scotland part of Pie & Bovril, well done to those who posted.
So it was a night in the hoose, where amongst other things I had the BBC site up with the videprinter on watching the scores from the two British clubs in the euro qualifiers. Unfortunately both lost to scores which will probably see them out. It's Celtic's game tonight and imperative for the Scottish game that they come home with a "result" Not on tele though, neither is their home leg. Not a bad thing I'd say. All these "armchair" Celtic die-hards with need to get themselves along to Parkhead, if they know where it is that is.
Tuesday 27 July 2010
Well the
draw has been made and for the third time in four seasons we've drawn Partick Thistle at Firhill. The previous two have been a Challenge Cup 2nd round tie in 07/08 and last year a League Cup 1st round tie. Kind of funny really after going nigh on a generation where we hadn't played them we now can't avoid them. From what I said yesterday this is probably the tie we'd want, crowd wise and cheque back to Shielfield wise. I like Firhill as a ground, real sort of "fitba grund". On the subject of crowds its interesting that our three home friendlies netted barely 1000 punters. Lesson to be learned, maybe, I'm not aware of the expectation re total attendances but personally I was hoping for more. Would we have been better with almost 2000 paying half price at the gate, to what was actually charged? twice as many people equals twice as many programmes, 5050 tickets, food sales. Not a lot I know ten how about better atmosphere?
draw has been made and for the third time in four seasons we've drawn Partick Thistle at Firhill. The previous two have been a Challenge Cup 2nd round tie in 07/08 and last year a League Cup 1st round tie. Kind of funny really after going nigh on a generation where we hadn't played them we now can't avoid them. From what I said yesterday this is probably the tie we'd want, crowd wise and cheque back to Shielfield wise. I like Firhill as a ground, real sort of "fitba grund". On the subject of crowds its interesting that our three home friendlies netted barely 1000 punters. Lesson to be learned, maybe, I'm not aware of the expectation re total attendances but personally I was hoping for more. Would we have been better with almost 2000 paying half price at the gate, to what was actually charged? twice as many people equals twice as many programmes, 5050 tickets, food sales. Not a lot I know ten how about better atmosphere?
Monday 26 July 2010
Start of
another week in the football world. Even although we had no participation I've been glancing over the Daily Rangers stuff on the weekends Alba ties. Far as I can see there's only two sides from our division through, QP and the Shire, so the chance of us getting a "bigger" club in tomorrows second round draw would appear to be good. I don't think there's a whole lot of cash in this competition so getting someone who might pull in a few spectators would help Not bad eh, being in a second round draw this early in the season! I think the draw is in the afternoon, not sure though, baited breath and all that......
another week in the football world. Even although we had no participation I've been glancing over the Daily Rangers stuff on the weekends Alba ties. Far as I can see there's only two sides from our division through, QP and the Shire, so the chance of us getting a "bigger" club in tomorrows second round draw would appear to be good. I don't think there's a whole lot of cash in this competition so getting someone who might pull in a few spectators would help Not bad eh, being in a second round draw this early in the season! I think the draw is in the afternoon, not sure though, baited breath and all that......
Sunday 25 July 2010
Game 5
Eyemouth United 7/8-1 Berwick United
Started to loose track of the score at Warner Park yesterday, so that score may be open to interpretation! The Fishermen, with apparently half a new team, won rather easily, although don't get me wrong the Berwick team never gave up but they didn't have enough under the bonnet to really bother the Eyemouth lads. Never the less an entertaining enough game, and there was no biting wide for a change, don't happen often when I'm there.
Prior to going out to Eyemouth I was down at Shielfield and had my first look at the all new dressing rooms. Certainly a fair change, it all looked rather smart, everything new and shiny, plus the home one now has a muckle flat screen tele on the wall.
Eyemouth United 7/8-1 Berwick United
Started to loose track of the score at Warner Park yesterday, so that score may be open to interpretation! The Fishermen, with apparently half a new team, won rather easily, although don't get me wrong the Berwick team never gave up but they didn't have enough under the bonnet to really bother the Eyemouth lads. Never the less an entertaining enough game, and there was no biting wide for a change, don't happen often when I'm there.
Prior to going out to Eyemouth I was down at Shielfield and had my first look at the all new dressing rooms. Certainly a fair change, it all looked rather smart, everything new and shiny, plus the home one now has a muckle flat screen tele on the wall.
Saturday 24 July 2010
Game 4
Berwick 0-0 St Johnstone
Good game last night, at half the price as well! Got to be careful with pre seasoners but this was a good performance against a Saints team containing several "names" that we all recognised. We should have won, with I think the new lad Holmes, missing the sitter of the night right at the death. Young McLean again was excellent, interesting in the second half when he got moved out wide. Disappointing attendance again, what can you say, reasons, na, I won't go into that again. Sincerely hope more home fans get themselves along come August the 14th. After last night that's our pre season done and I'm certainly not down hearted. Our squad looks very promising and if the lad Holmes did sign after last nights game that's us on 19, will that be it, damned close I'd say.
Berwick 0-0 St Johnstone
Good game last night, at half the price as well! Got to be careful with pre seasoners but this was a good performance against a Saints team containing several "names" that we all recognised. We should have won, with I think the new lad Holmes, missing the sitter of the night right at the death. Young McLean again was excellent, interesting in the second half when he got moved out wide. Disappointing attendance again, what can you say, reasons, na, I won't go into that again. Sincerely hope more home fans get themselves along come August the 14th. After last night that's our pre season done and I'm certainly not down hearted. Our squad looks very promising and if the lad Holmes did sign after last nights game that's us on 19, will that be it, damned close I'd say.
Friday 23 July 2010
Game 3
Duns Amateurs 0-2 Hearts X1
Spent a pleasant evening at Gavington last night watching a much improved Duns side from that that I seen last season against Hibs (10-1 to Hibs, sorry Duns). And I certainly wouldn't say the opposition were any easier. In the Hearts side were 3 lads who have played in the first team whereas Duns started with 10 lads from the town. They tried to play passing football and for periods kept the ball on the deck, playing the ball out from the back. They were off course out shone by their full time opponents for periods of the game but not disgraced. Again, like last season, all at Duns had worked hard to make this an occasion and having Jeffrey's Brown and Gary Locke wandering amongst the crowd having photo's taken and chatting and signing stuff done no harm whatsoever. An enjoyable evening, look forward to the next one.
Duns Amateurs 0-2 Hearts X1
Spent a pleasant evening at Gavington last night watching a much improved Duns side from that that I seen last season against Hibs (10-1 to Hibs, sorry Duns). And I certainly wouldn't say the opposition were any easier. In the Hearts side were 3 lads who have played in the first team whereas Duns started with 10 lads from the town. They tried to play passing football and for periods kept the ball on the deck, playing the ball out from the back. They were off course out shone by their full time opponents for periods of the game but not disgraced. Again, like last season, all at Duns had worked hard to make this an occasion and having Jeffrey's Brown and Gary Locke wandering amongst the crowd having photo's taken and chatting and signing stuff done no harm whatsoever. An enjoyable evening, look forward to the next one.
Thursday 22 July 2010
Have you
been keeping up with the European qualifiers then? Must admit to, in the absence of any other creditable football, keeping an eye on what's been going on. Linfield went out in Norway last night but the night before New Saints from Wales progressed to the next round with a cracking tie against Anderlecht. Motherwell play tonight taking a slim lead to, not quite sure actually, think it might be Finland. We have our last friendly tomorrow night against St Johnstone who apparently are bringing something which will resemble their first team. Oh and by the way remember to buy the Advertiser to get one of their half price tokens. If your like me you might think you've paid enough to watch "friendlies" in the last week.
been keeping up with the European qualifiers then? Must admit to, in the absence of any other creditable football, keeping an eye on what's been going on. Linfield went out in Norway last night but the night before New Saints from Wales progressed to the next round with a cracking tie against Anderlecht. Motherwell play tonight taking a slim lead to, not quite sure actually, think it might be Finland. We have our last friendly tomorrow night against St Johnstone who apparently are bringing something which will resemble their first team. Oh and by the way remember to buy the Advertiser to get one of their half price tokens. If your like me you might think you've paid enough to watch "friendlies" in the last week.
Wednesday 21 July 2010
In between
friendlies at the moment as our squad reaches 18 with the addition of young Gribbon. As far as I'm led to believe either that or 19 will be top whack, budget wise anyway. I hope given the new arrangement that the reserves can back up where required although I'm aware that will depend entirely on what kind of quality they can get their hands on. I think I've said before that unlike the youth team the reserves get no fiscal support from the club, so us in the Trust are sponsoring them in a small way, and Paul Smith and myself will be producing a match programme for their home games. I know others are helping out with sponsorship and the lads involved are really grateful for all help they get.
friendlies at the moment as our squad reaches 18 with the addition of young Gribbon. As far as I'm led to believe either that or 19 will be top whack, budget wise anyway. I hope given the new arrangement that the reserves can back up where required although I'm aware that will depend entirely on what kind of quality they can get their hands on. I think I've said before that unlike the youth team the reserves get no fiscal support from the club, so us in the Trust are sponsoring them in a small way, and Paul Smith and myself will be producing a match programme for their home games. I know others are helping out with sponsorship and the lads involved are really grateful for all help they get.
Tuesday 20 July 2010
Game 2
Berwick 0-5 Sunderland X1
Looks like a good thumping at Shilefield last night, but in parts we played some football. We never threatened them, but then you wouldn't would you? They had the Finn they signed from Spurs and David Heally who someone said would be on £9k a week, our entire week wage bill is way below a quarter of that, things in perspective and all that. If you were there, I know there weren't many of us, did he impress you, did he stand out, for me, no both times I'm afraid. Gribbon showed some nice touches and he's signed again. We'll take him for what he is, a striker who may get us double figures in goals this season, He may blow a fuse in the first game, may not off course, but he shows the modern day player trait in having absolutely no loyalty, but we know that so lets hope for the best from him.
Berwick 0-5 Sunderland X1
Looks like a good thumping at Shilefield last night, but in parts we played some football. We never threatened them, but then you wouldn't would you? They had the Finn they signed from Spurs and David Heally who someone said would be on £9k a week, our entire week wage bill is way below a quarter of that, things in perspective and all that. If you were there, I know there weren't many of us, did he impress you, did he stand out, for me, no both times I'm afraid. Gribbon showed some nice touches and he's signed again. We'll take him for what he is, a striker who may get us double figures in goals this season, He may blow a fuse in the first game, may not off course, but he shows the modern day player trait in having absolutely no loyalty, but we know that so lets hope for the best from him.
Monday 19 July 2010
Another game
in quick succession tonight at Shielfield against the perennial ubiquitous X1, in this case a Sunderland X1. I always like to see what English premier clubs have to put on show when their "big stars" are away elsewhere. I am right in saying that their first X1 are in some exotic location aren't I? No matter this should give our lads a good work out tonight. I presume he'll change personnel as much as he can tonight. There were a few guys on Saturday wearing shirts with no numbers on who I had no idea who they were. It'll be interesting to see how many English lads they have at this level, or will they all be "Jonny Foreigners" as well. It's heavily overcast in Berwick right on and we had a short sharp shower a wee while ago. Gid for the grass though......
in quick succession tonight at Shielfield against the perennial ubiquitous X1, in this case a Sunderland X1. I always like to see what English premier clubs have to put on show when their "big stars" are away elsewhere. I am right in saying that their first X1 are in some exotic location aren't I? No matter this should give our lads a good work out tonight. I presume he'll change personnel as much as he can tonight. There were a few guys on Saturday wearing shirts with no numbers on who I had no idea who they were. It'll be interesting to see how many English lads they have at this level, or will they all be "Jonny Foreigners" as well. It's heavily overcast in Berwick right on and we had a short sharp shower a wee while ago. Gid for the grass though......
Sunday 18 July 2010
Welcome back
Game 1
Berwick 1-1 Raith Rivers
to my seasonal blog, right and proper to start after my first game of the season yesterday at Shielfield against the Rovers from Kirkcaldy. We made our way to Shielfield after a busy Trust meeting at the Pilot where we got through a load of business on an afternoon in Berwick that was cloudy, sunny and windy all in equal parts. There were one or two Rovers fans there which was nice to see and would put a couple of quid into the club coffers but, on matters fiscal, £8 to get in, to dear for me. I know the club have the expense of staging the game, not least the payment required for the officials but two or three quid less would have been more reasonable. And £2.20 for a tray (whatever happened to a poke?) of chips, not for me mind, but that's any early season warning for yours truly.
The game, there was one, was actually ok from a black & gold point of view if you take out the comical goal we gifted them. Better now that in a few weeks time though. For me Andy Mclean was strong at the back and impressed. I've not been at the first two games but was in no way unhappy with what I witnessed yesterday. Onto tomorrow night now, will there be any "names" on show from the Stadium of Light?
Game 1
Berwick 1-1 Raith Rivers
to my seasonal blog, right and proper to start after my first game of the season yesterday at Shielfield against the Rovers from Kirkcaldy. We made our way to Shielfield after a busy Trust meeting at the Pilot where we got through a load of business on an afternoon in Berwick that was cloudy, sunny and windy all in equal parts. There were one or two Rovers fans there which was nice to see and would put a couple of quid into the club coffers but, on matters fiscal, £8 to get in, to dear for me. I know the club have the expense of staging the game, not least the payment required for the officials but two or three quid less would have been more reasonable. And £2.20 for a tray (whatever happened to a poke?) of chips, not for me mind, but that's any early season warning for yours truly.
The game, there was one, was actually ok from a black & gold point of view if you take out the comical goal we gifted them. Better now that in a few weeks time though. For me Andy Mclean was strong at the back and impressed. I've not been at the first two games but was in no way unhappy with what I witnessed yesterday. Onto tomorrow night now, will there be any "names" on show from the Stadium of Light?
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