Not much
on the football front today I'm afraid. I even had to think about work for a short time! I'm only joking off course (incase my boss looks in). We have a European game on Friday night and it appears our players are falling like flies. Can't say I'm overjoyed at the prospect of another embarrassment in Europe, after our recent debacle on the club front. You must live in hope however and that's the stance I'm taking. First game in a new tournament and all that.
Both our teams, Berwick that is, play East of Scotland teams this weekend as well, if you keep an eye on that particular thing. I'd like to see our reserves get of the mark but will also be interested to see who Jimmy puts out against Gretna.
Monday 30 August 2010
Just back
from a long Bank Holiday weekend, which sadly didn't include out fixture at Hampden. However I kept up to date with what was going on and was told that it was an easy performance and basically a good solid win. Which of course keeps us on top after playing three of the opening four away from home. How good is that and it's there to be enjoyed by us all. You'll remember last season when we set a new club record by winning our first five at home, but then, well you know that as well. So everybody is just taking things easy but it all looks good right now. We have a free weekend this Saturday but are of course playing the City Cup Final against Gretna, which may well be a good thing to keep the pot boiling, so to speak. And you may also be aware this is the first ever competitive fixture between the two clubs.
from a long Bank Holiday weekend, which sadly didn't include out fixture at Hampden. However I kept up to date with what was going on and was told that it was an easy performance and basically a good solid win. Which of course keeps us on top after playing three of the opening four away from home. How good is that and it's there to be enjoyed by us all. You'll remember last season when we set a new club record by winning our first five at home, but then, well you know that as well. So everybody is just taking things easy but it all looks good right now. We have a free weekend this Saturday but are of course playing the City Cup Final against Gretna, which may well be a good thing to keep the pot boiling, so to speak. And you may also be aware this is the first ever competitive fixture between the two clubs.
Friday 27 August 2010
Oh dear
oh dear, dear, dear. Why, well I was witness last night, albeit via the BBC site videprinter, to another early seasonal demise to Scottish aspirations in European competition. The facts are, we are not yet out of August, yes August, and we have one, I'll say it again ONE, participant in Europe. Do we have a team who made it directly into the Europa League? not really sure but it hardly changes anything really. The performance by our clubs last night doesn't come anywhere near being embarrassing, it goes way beyond that. Our top league, and mind I specify that, cause it's nowt to do with the other divisions, is pitiful, the rest of Europe must be doubled over with laughter. When will these clubs pull their collective fingers out, and I don't mind singling out Celtic here, because of the resources they have, you spend all the time in Scotland shouting about beating Rangers and winning the League, you had two chances this season to make a European impact and you blew them both. Here's a suggestion,save us all embarrassment next season and stay at home.....please
oh dear, dear, dear. Why, well I was witness last night, albeit via the BBC site videprinter, to another early seasonal demise to Scottish aspirations in European competition. The facts are, we are not yet out of August, yes August, and we have one, I'll say it again ONE, participant in Europe. Do we have a team who made it directly into the Europa League? not really sure but it hardly changes anything really. The performance by our clubs last night doesn't come anywhere near being embarrassing, it goes way beyond that. Our top league, and mind I specify that, cause it's nowt to do with the other divisions, is pitiful, the rest of Europe must be doubled over with laughter. When will these clubs pull their collective fingers out, and I don't mind singling out Celtic here, because of the resources they have, you spend all the time in Scotland shouting about beating Rangers and winning the League, you had two chances this season to make a European impact and you blew them both. Here's a suggestion,save us all embarrassment next season and stay at home.....please
Thursday 26 August 2010
Just been
trying to watch the Champions League draw, but I kept nodding of. Talk about a long drawn out affair, and complicated, what a load of bollocks. Typical bloody FIFA, why use one word when ten will do. I'll let them get all that out the way then check it on ceefax. Much the less painful option I'd say. We had our monthly Trust meeting last night in the Pilot. As usual it was a busy and lively session different this time by the fact that we had two of the clubs younger fans, and junior Trust members along to give us their views of various subjects. This was certainly a great idea by board member Eric Deighton and when we sat down and thought about it this must be the way forward. There will be continued involvement with the lads and plans are already afoot to expand their group, then who knows where it can go.
trying to watch the Champions League draw, but I kept nodding of. Talk about a long drawn out affair, and complicated, what a load of bollocks. Typical bloody FIFA, why use one word when ten will do. I'll let them get all that out the way then check it on ceefax. Much the less painful option I'd say. We had our monthly Trust meeting last night in the Pilot. As usual it was a busy and lively session different this time by the fact that we had two of the clubs younger fans, and junior Trust members along to give us their views of various subjects. This was certainly a great idea by board member Eric Deighton and when we sat down and thought about it this must be the way forward. There will be continued involvement with the lads and plans are already afoot to expand their group, then who knows where it can go.
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Nae fitba
on the box last night, unfortunately, although there was off course plenty around. Kept an eye on it all on the BBC site videprinter. Any shocks, now I'm trying to think, I suppose MK Dons beating Blackpool or Brechin beating Dundee. Did you notice the crowds however? Both in England and Scotland they we fairly small. Biggest, I think, in England was at West Ham, over 20000 and Scotland at Tynecastle less than 5000. Mind you that's fairly historical so I suppose no real surprises. A few more tonight to tie up the second rounds, oh and by the way did you notice the Clyde score at Dunfermline? For a while they were ahead then only got beat by the odd goal in five. That off course means to me that we would have given the Pars a right doing, ye, I know......
on the box last night, unfortunately, although there was off course plenty around. Kept an eye on it all on the BBC site videprinter. Any shocks, now I'm trying to think, I suppose MK Dons beating Blackpool or Brechin beating Dundee. Did you notice the crowds however? Both in England and Scotland they we fairly small. Biggest, I think, in England was at West Ham, over 20000 and Scotland at Tynecastle less than 5000. Mind you that's fairly historical so I suppose no real surprises. A few more tonight to tie up the second rounds, oh and by the way did you notice the Clyde score at Dunfermline? For a while they were ahead then only got beat by the odd goal in five. That off course means to me that we would have given the Pars a right doing, ye, I know......
Tuesday 24 August 2010
Was sent
an article I'd never read last night by Peter Unwin from the South of France would you believe it. Well the article itself wasn't from the South of France it was from Liverpool TV but Peter.....hold on, you get the gist. Well, I read the article which was on Sammy Reid being Bill Shankly's first signing for Liverpool and it goes into some excellent detail and stuff as I say I've never seen before. I thought it certainly worthy of sharing with the clubs fans and beyond of course so I've put it up on the club's official site. Have a look yourself it's worth a read.
Away from Shielfield I watched the City Liverpool game last night. I'd say it was a conclusive win for City and made me wonder how far they may be able to go this season. It's been tried before off course, buying instant success I mean, but on what I saw I must say I was impressed and you can't fail to be if you look round their squad. Time will tell off course but I'm rooting for them.
an article I'd never read last night by Peter Unwin from the South of France would you believe it. Well the article itself wasn't from the South of France it was from Liverpool TV but Peter.....hold on, you get the gist. Well, I read the article which was on Sammy Reid being Bill Shankly's first signing for Liverpool and it goes into some excellent detail and stuff as I say I've never seen before. I thought it certainly worthy of sharing with the clubs fans and beyond of course so I've put it up on the club's official site. Have a look yourself it's worth a read.
Away from Shielfield I watched the City Liverpool game last night. I'd say it was a conclusive win for City and made me wonder how far they may be able to go this season. It's been tried before off course, buying instant success I mean, but on what I saw I must say I was impressed and you can't fail to be if you look round their squad. Time will tell off course but I'm rooting for them.
Monday 23 August 2010
Question questions
questions about our start to the season and game at Clyde on Saturday. I actually got a couple of answers, but first the questions, if any of you have any idea. We've scored 12 goals from our first three league games, when's the last time that was beaten over the first three games? I was going to ask about the 6 goals we put away against Elgin, when is the last time we scored more? Reading in the excellent Clyde programme from Saturday they reckon that that is the first 6 goal haul in 17 years. Also, someone at the game on Saturday said they had spoken to a journalist who said we had never played Clyde at Broadwood in the league, again the Clyde prog says we have in 1996 a 0-0 draw. It also offered another interesting ditty. Sammy Reid, yes our Sammy Reid, was Bill Shankleys first signing for Liverpool in 1960. You getting the idea I'm enjoying reading it, and I'm not half way through yet, beware of more to come!
questions about our start to the season and game at Clyde on Saturday. I actually got a couple of answers, but first the questions, if any of you have any idea. We've scored 12 goals from our first three league games, when's the last time that was beaten over the first three games? I was going to ask about the 6 goals we put away against Elgin, when is the last time we scored more? Reading in the excellent Clyde programme from Saturday they reckon that that is the first 6 goal haul in 17 years. Also, someone at the game on Saturday said they had spoken to a journalist who said we had never played Clyde at Broadwood in the league, again the Clyde prog says we have in 1996 a 0-0 draw. It also offered another interesting ditty. Sammy Reid, yes our Sammy Reid, was Bill Shankleys first signing for Liverpool in 1960. You getting the idea I'm enjoying reading it, and I'm not half way through yet, beware of more to come!
Sunday 22 August 2010
Top of
the league, top of the league, ye, your right I'm still singing it. Might be the only chance we get this season, although on yesterdays performance I certainly hope not. As usual the Sunday papers give scant coverage to yesterdays goings on in the Third Division but those of us that were there know exactly how it panned it. It really gives great hope for this new season and a real base to build on. After 3 games we're top of the league, top scorers, best goal difference and have the equal joint top league scorer. Not bad eh? BLOODY GREAT I SAY........
the league, top of the league, ye, your right I'm still singing it. Might be the only chance we get this season, although on yesterdays performance I certainly hope not. As usual the Sunday papers give scant coverage to yesterdays goings on in the Third Division but those of us that were there know exactly how it panned it. It really gives great hope for this new season and a real base to build on. After 3 games we're top of the league, top scorers, best goal difference and have the equal joint top league scorer. Not bad eh? BLOODY GREAT I SAY........
Saturday 21 August 2010
Were you
there today then? I've got to say if not you missed one of the best Berwick performances and results for many a long year, then way beyond that even. What a hell of a game. During the whole of the first half then into the start of the second those of us in the away stand, in the region of 70 Berwick fans, to say the least could have been a hell of a lot more comfortable, but after that the show began. We absolutely took them apart and at times, if you'll excuse the expletives, took the piss. They had no answer to what we created and we were all over them. The whole team were splendid, with perhaps special mentions for Paul Currie, for getting through an absolute ton of work, and off course his goals, and Darren Gribben who was a continual threat and never gave them a minutes peace. When he did get subbed he came of with a "muckle smile on his face. Finally, before I go for a lie down, on my pet subject I'll be very surprised to get a better third division programme this season, cracking issue Clyde.
there today then? I've got to say if not you missed one of the best Berwick performances and results for many a long year, then way beyond that even. What a hell of a game. During the whole of the first half then into the start of the second those of us in the away stand, in the region of 70 Berwick fans, to say the least could have been a hell of a lot more comfortable, but after that the show began. We absolutely took them apart and at times, if you'll excuse the expletives, took the piss. They had no answer to what we created and we were all over them. The whole team were splendid, with perhaps special mentions for Paul Currie, for getting through an absolute ton of work, and off course his goals, and Darren Gribben who was a continual threat and never gave them a minutes peace. When he did get subbed he came of with a "muckle smile on his face. Finally, before I go for a lie down, on my pet subject I'll be very surprised to get a better third division programme this season, cracking issue Clyde.
Friday 20 August 2010
Good selection
of euro games last night. By my reckoning there were four good scores and three that will probably see the British team go out. You can make up your mind who you think they are, its all about opinions isn't it? Onto much more important things though, Clyde tomorrow. First time we've played then in a few seasons, not sure how many though. Apparently they're being quoted even although they have signed quite a few from the Juniors, mind you the bookies, that's the one's that never actually go to games, are barely wrong, or so they'll tell you. Personally, before a ball is kicked, and this obviously may well change as the game progresses, I'd take a point right now, but we'll see, at least those of use going West certainly will, are you one of them then? I'll have to look up the AA route finder as I can't remember how to get to the ground.
of euro games last night. By my reckoning there were four good scores and three that will probably see the British team go out. You can make up your mind who you think they are, its all about opinions isn't it? Onto much more important things though, Clyde tomorrow. First time we've played then in a few seasons, not sure how many though. Apparently they're being quoted even although they have signed quite a few from the Juniors, mind you the bookies, that's the one's that never actually go to games, are barely wrong, or so they'll tell you. Personally, before a ball is kicked, and this obviously may well change as the game progresses, I'd take a point right now, but we'll see, at least those of use going West certainly will, are you one of them then? I'll have to look up the AA route finder as I can't remember how to get to the ground.
Thursday 19 August 2010
Berwick Reserves 0-4 Leith Athletic
Went to, well actually done the gate and sold the programmes, at our reserves first home game last night. A lovely night for football with Shielfield bathed in sun and not a bad turnout, including a number from Edinburgh, I counted 74 in total. Jimmy Crease was present and three first teamers played, unfortunately our lads were a bit outclassed by a useful Leith outfit and it proved to be something of a steep learning curve. However this was their first full outing and it must be remembered that unlike any other team in the East of Scotland League we are not results dependant. For this team to be successful and prove it's worth more than wins are important. However on what I saw our number 9 last night stood out a wee bit for me. They don't have a game this weekend so have a break to work on what happened last night.
Went to, well actually done the gate and sold the programmes, at our reserves first home game last night. A lovely night for football with Shielfield bathed in sun and not a bad turnout, including a number from Edinburgh, I counted 74 in total. Jimmy Crease was present and three first teamers played, unfortunately our lads were a bit outclassed by a useful Leith outfit and it proved to be something of a steep learning curve. However this was their first full outing and it must be remembered that unlike any other team in the East of Scotland League we are not results dependant. For this team to be successful and prove it's worth more than wins are important. However on what I saw our number 9 last night stood out a wee bit for me. They don't have a game this weekend so have a break to work on what happened last night.
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Well well
after berating Spurs first half performance last night, justifiability so by the way, they did pull their collective finger out and should have saved the tie. At this stage I want all British clubs to go through so I was quite happy with the outcome. Also interesting to see last nights East of Scotland games, all Premier League by the way, and all away wins. There are a number of games tonight when we'll get a better look at the tables after almost all the clubs will have two games on the board. Not got too much time tonight as I'm on a tight timetable, let you why tomorrow......
after berating Spurs first half performance last night, justifiability so by the way, they did pull their collective finger out and should have saved the tie. At this stage I want all British clubs to go through so I was quite happy with the outcome. Also interesting to see last nights East of Scotland games, all Premier League by the way, and all away wins. There are a number of games tonight when we'll get a better look at the tables after almost all the clubs will have two games on the board. Not got too much time tonight as I'm on a tight timetable, let you why tomorrow......
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Just sitting
watching the Spurs game on the box and they've been getting a right spanking, but they did get one back just before half time. That does give them at least a chance now but they'll have to up their game dramatically from the fairly turgid fare they've served up so far. At the same time I've been reading Saturdays programme from Shielfield and I must say as usual Dennis has come up with another good issue. On that point the reserves start their season tomorrow night at Shielfield against Leith Athletic and I've agreed to edit a match programme for them. Anyone who knows me knows the importance I place on clubs producing a programme and as our reserves are competing in a "proper" league, by that I mean not a reserve league, I think it's important they have a creditable match programme. Hopefully if you get your hands on one this season you'll agree!
watching the Spurs game on the box and they've been getting a right spanking, but they did get one back just before half time. That does give them at least a chance now but they'll have to up their game dramatically from the fairly turgid fare they've served up so far. At the same time I've been reading Saturdays programme from Shielfield and I must say as usual Dennis has come up with another good issue. On that point the reserves start their season tomorrow night at Shielfield against Leith Athletic and I've agreed to edit a match programme for them. Anyone who knows me knows the importance I place on clubs producing a programme and as our reserves are competing in a "proper" league, by that I mean not a reserve league, I think it's important they have a creditable match programme. Hopefully if you get your hands on one this season you'll agree!
Monday 16 August 2010
Did you
watch any of the telly games yesterday? Two draws is what I got, if you had ESPN you got a win as well. I'm going to watch the Man United Newcastle game tonight. It'll never take the place of actually being there off course. I smile when passing various pubs displaying their signs outside advertising "live" football. Wrong, it's football on the telly. I'm sure there are a huge amount of fans up and down the country who watch their team regularly, on the box. Is it a good thing, well you make up your mind. Even with the vast amount of monies which football gets from TV none of the clubs seem to be any better of, judging by what they charge to get in anyway. I've never hard a player or club anywhere saying "we've got enough money this season from the TV so we'll drop entrance charges" The more they get the more it goes up, draw your own conclusions.
watch any of the telly games yesterday? Two draws is what I got, if you had ESPN you got a win as well. I'm going to watch the Man United Newcastle game tonight. It'll never take the place of actually being there off course. I smile when passing various pubs displaying their signs outside advertising "live" football. Wrong, it's football on the telly. I'm sure there are a huge amount of fans up and down the country who watch their team regularly, on the box. Is it a good thing, well you make up your mind. Even with the vast amount of monies which football gets from TV none of the clubs seem to be any better of, judging by what they charge to get in anyway. I've never hard a player or club anywhere saying "we've got enough money this season from the TV so we'll drop entrance charges" The more they get the more it goes up, draw your own conclusions.
Sunday 15 August 2010
I'm still
re running yesterdays game over and over again. What a great way to kick of your home season. Pity there were only 409 there and I know there was no help with "away" fans. Someone thought they spotted one in the stand, but "hens teeth" was the phrase that stood out for me. No matter, but wouldn't it be great if we could be getting 6 700 inside Shielfield again. Will we ever get it again? I'd imagine that maybe Clyde might bring the most fans this season. It does help, and not just from the fiscal side, it actually makes a difference inside the ground, the bit where the clubs administrators rarely stray but are able to view through their glass fronted haven. The new reserve side almost started their season yesterday at Eyemouth. I say almost because an injury to one of the home players required the intervention of the air ambulance which resulted in the game being cancelled. The lad will be ok I'm told but was kept in hospital over night. They'll try again to get their season under way on Wednesday night at Shielfield against Leith.
re running yesterdays game over and over again. What a great way to kick of your home season. Pity there were only 409 there and I know there was no help with "away" fans. Someone thought they spotted one in the stand, but "hens teeth" was the phrase that stood out for me. No matter, but wouldn't it be great if we could be getting 6 700 inside Shielfield again. Will we ever get it again? I'd imagine that maybe Clyde might bring the most fans this season. It does help, and not just from the fiscal side, it actually makes a difference inside the ground, the bit where the clubs administrators rarely stray but are able to view through their glass fronted haven. The new reserve side almost started their season yesterday at Eyemouth. I say almost because an injury to one of the home players required the intervention of the air ambulance which resulted in the game being cancelled. The lad will be ok I'm told but was kept in hospital over night. They'll try again to get their season under way on Wednesday night at Shielfield against Leith.
Saturday 14 August 2010
What an
incredible performance at Shielfield this afternoon, at 6 nil talk was of our record win, only one more goal away. Up to this point some of the play on offer was quite simply absolutely superb. If this is what we get this season bring it on I say. The referee, who I must say produced the worst performance afield, then contrived to award the visitors a penalty, seen by not another soul in the ground, after which they scored a legitimate goal and we then took our foot of the gas and allowed them back into it a wee bit. Mind you take nothing at all away from Berwick, brilliant football and a hat trick and incredible goal from Darren Gribbon certainly stood out. What a start to the season, perfect in fact after two games. Second top in the table, and when you are let no one tell you that early season league tables mean nothing, their team is normally bottom when they say that! Onwards and upwards to Clyde next week.
incredible performance at Shielfield this afternoon, at 6 nil talk was of our record win, only one more goal away. Up to this point some of the play on offer was quite simply absolutely superb. If this is what we get this season bring it on I say. The referee, who I must say produced the worst performance afield, then contrived to award the visitors a penalty, seen by not another soul in the ground, after which they scored a legitimate goal and we then took our foot of the gas and allowed them back into it a wee bit. Mind you take nothing at all away from Berwick, brilliant football and a hat trick and incredible goal from Darren Gribbon certainly stood out. What a start to the season, perfect in fact after two games. Second top in the table, and when you are let no one tell you that early season league tables mean nothing, their team is normally bottom when they say that! Onwards and upwards to Clyde next week.
Friday 13 August 2010
Duns 0-6 Hibs
Spent another pleasant evening at Gavington last night watching arguably one of the best youth outfits in the country in Hibs, sorry Duns! but if you just take the score as a yardstick improvement has been made from last season and if you actually watch them I think it's clearly evident how they are progressing under the tutelage of Neil Oliver and Stephen Lennon. Again it was an occasion with the Hibs full management team in attendance and taking nothing for their trouble, well done Hibs. Done my usual head count and came up with 222 souls present, not at all a bad turnout.
Back at Shielfield we kick off our home league programme against Elgin tomorrow in a game not to be under estimated but I'm looking for a win and three points to cement our away draw at Coatbridge last Saturday. Good luck to to the Reserves as they open at Warner Park against the Fisherman of Eyemouth.
Spent another pleasant evening at Gavington last night watching arguably one of the best youth outfits in the country in Hibs, sorry Duns! but if you just take the score as a yardstick improvement has been made from last season and if you actually watch them I think it's clearly evident how they are progressing under the tutelage of Neil Oliver and Stephen Lennon. Again it was an occasion with the Hibs full management team in attendance and taking nothing for their trouble, well done Hibs. Done my usual head count and came up with 222 souls present, not at all a bad turnout.
Back at Shielfield we kick off our home league programme against Elgin tomorrow in a game not to be under estimated but I'm looking for a win and three points to cement our away draw at Coatbridge last Saturday. Good luck to to the Reserves as they open at Warner Park against the Fisherman of Eyemouth.
Thursday 12 August 2010
Our national
team managed it again last night, yes another crap performance. Not bothered to look at an detail I'm basing that entirely on the score. The way things are at present third rate is an ambition I'm afraid and it gives me absolutely no pleasure at all to say that. With the Euro Championship just round the corner and the world champions in our group my heart trembles to think of the potential outcomes. I have a ticket for the game at Hampden against the Spanish which I'm actually looking forward to if only to see the likes of Torres and his mates.
I've also just had a look at the SFL site and it says we've signed a lad from Preston Athletic, true or false, no idea, heard nowt. Mind you it'll not be the first time will it!
team managed it again last night, yes another crap performance. Not bothered to look at an detail I'm basing that entirely on the score. The way things are at present third rate is an ambition I'm afraid and it gives me absolutely no pleasure at all to say that. With the Euro Championship just round the corner and the world champions in our group my heart trembles to think of the potential outcomes. I have a ticket for the game at Hampden against the Spanish which I'm actually looking forward to if only to see the likes of Torres and his mates.
I've also just had a look at the SFL site and it says we've signed a lad from Preston Athletic, true or false, no idea, heard nowt. Mind you it'll not be the first time will it!
Wednesday 11 August 2010
By all
accounts last night was a much improved performance against a Thistle side which failed to impress. Remember the score from last years game, albeit in a different tournament, was 5-1. We must view this, with the supporting evidence, as further evidence of improvement. It all augers well for this seasons league campaign and personally my hopes remain on the high side. One thing I've yet to mention from my holiday, which was to Brugge incidentally, was our visit to Club Brugge v St Truiden on Saturday night. The home side ran out comfortable 4-1 winners in front of a near full house. Best I can find out after talking to those at the ground was the crowd was in the region of 25000. Interesting again, although I've been there before, and remember this is their first division, we only paid 20 Euros for an excellent seat four rows from the front almost mid way down one side. Britain's top flight greedy clubs take note......
accounts last night was a much improved performance against a Thistle side which failed to impress. Remember the score from last years game, albeit in a different tournament, was 5-1. We must view this, with the supporting evidence, as further evidence of improvement. It all augers well for this seasons league campaign and personally my hopes remain on the high side. One thing I've yet to mention from my holiday, which was to Brugge incidentally, was our visit to Club Brugge v St Truiden on Saturday night. The home side ran out comfortable 4-1 winners in front of a near full house. Best I can find out after talking to those at the ground was the crowd was in the region of 25000. Interesting again, although I've been there before, and remember this is their first division, we only paid 20 Euros for an excellent seat four rows from the front almost mid way down one side. Britain's top flight greedy clubs take note......
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Just back
from my summer vacation, this lunch time actually, and beginning to catch up with all things fitba, not least black & gold. Good result on Saturday at Albion, an away point on the first game of the season will do me and by all accounts we were well worth the point if not more. Encouraging start then it's on to Firhill tonight, again, which I won't make unfortunately. What are we expecting from this game? Good question. I was there last season when we were well beaten and although I'd wish for more can't really see much change. If they can pull in a similar number, c1700, as last season at least the club will get a small cheque for our troubles. It's really Saturday's game against Elgin that is important to our season but I'll remain hopeful with all crossed.
from my summer vacation, this lunch time actually, and beginning to catch up with all things fitba, not least black & gold. Good result on Saturday at Albion, an away point on the first game of the season will do me and by all accounts we were well worth the point if not more. Encouraging start then it's on to Firhill tonight, again, which I won't make unfortunately. What are we expecting from this game? Good question. I was there last season when we were well beaten and although I'd wish for more can't really see much change. If they can pull in a similar number, c1700, as last season at least the club will get a small cheque for our troubles. It's really Saturday's game against Elgin that is important to our season but I'll remain hopeful with all crossed.
Tuesday 3 August 2010
One of
the many topics of conservation at Peterhead on Saturday, remembering that it was another away cup tie, was when was the last time we actually had a cup tie at home? There were various stabs at the answer but no one really was able to put their finger on it. Since then off course I've had a look and Peterhead was number 5 and Partick will be number 6 in a row. Our last home tie in any of the competitions was on the 25th October 2008 against Albion Rovers in the second round of the Scottish Cup. Since then the run has been Stranraer Challenge Cup 1, Partick Thistle League Cup 1, Civil Service Strollers Scottish Cup 2 and Ross County Scottish Cup 3, and the 2 this season, giving us our 6 away in a row. Factor into that the trips to Stranraer, Dingwall and Peterheed and we're long overdue for one at Shielfield.
the many topics of conservation at Peterhead on Saturday, remembering that it was another away cup tie, was when was the last time we actually had a cup tie at home? There were various stabs at the answer but no one really was able to put their finger on it. Since then off course I've had a look and Peterhead was number 5 and Partick will be number 6 in a row. Our last home tie in any of the competitions was on the 25th October 2008 against Albion Rovers in the second round of the Scottish Cup. Since then the run has been Stranraer Challenge Cup 1, Partick Thistle League Cup 1, Civil Service Strollers Scottish Cup 2 and Ross County Scottish Cup 3, and the 2 this season, giving us our 6 away in a row. Factor into that the trips to Stranraer, Dingwall and Peterheed and we're long overdue for one at Shielfield.
Monday 2 August 2010
Game 7
Peterhead 1-0 Berwick
Just back after a long weekend away, a fair bit of which was spent on the 466.6 mile round trip. Our journey up was spent in sunshine, blue sky's and torrential monsoon type rain. Although I was soon put right on my use of the word monsoon by John Bell who reckons he had spent 7 days and nights in a "real" monsoon on his recent trip to the Himalayas. The game was actually not at all bad from a black & gold point of view with our team playing some pretty good football for spells of the game. In fact given a wee bit of luck we were not that far from getting some kind of a result. A lot to take from this game, individual performances and some great passing being only two. McLean again and I'm starting to warm to big McLeod at the back. The keeper was good going on great at times as well. This was a useful Peterhead team and we shouldn't bump into to many of their type in the third division this season...I hope.
Peterhead 1-0 Berwick
Just back after a long weekend away, a fair bit of which was spent on the 466.6 mile round trip. Our journey up was spent in sunshine, blue sky's and torrential monsoon type rain. Although I was soon put right on my use of the word monsoon by John Bell who reckons he had spent 7 days and nights in a "real" monsoon on his recent trip to the Himalayas. The game was actually not at all bad from a black & gold point of view with our team playing some pretty good football for spells of the game. In fact given a wee bit of luck we were not that far from getting some kind of a result. A lot to take from this game, individual performances and some great passing being only two. McLean again and I'm starting to warm to big McLeod at the back. The keeper was good going on great at times as well. This was a useful Peterhead team and we shouldn't bump into to many of their type in the third division this season...I hope.
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