Hoofhearted

The Crowd for Spartans v Shire in April 18 was 781. This was league winning game. I think that is Spartans LL record crowd beating the 500+ for the game v Edin City the previous year. I remember thinking it was a big crowd because I had to queue to get to the turnstile.

LISTENER'S TEAM [emoji2792] Congratulations to @Mr_Mark_Brown aka the @spartansfc twitter guy who was voted as our social media man. Mainly seen around the pitch at Ainslie Park with his phone and his camera. Mark brings the best of patter and personality to the club's socials. https://t.co/rRuTGnGdTj Spartans Twitter Guy wins listeners poll at Catch up podcast. Who would have thought that would happen?

He did play for East Fife before joining Meadowbank so there is a good chance it is him.

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Spartans second PSF confirmed as a visit from Raith Rovers on Tuesday 7th July. I expect a strong squad as it will a return match from last summer's PSF.

Spartans have announced their first Pre-season friendly for this this summer. 27th June 2020 Spartans V Dunfermline. TTBC The Pars have said they will bring their first team for this game which will be the first on the new carpet. Spartans will be re-laying the main pitch during the summer. It is now 10 years since it was laid and it is being renewed as per the normal life span of a 3G pitch. For a well used pitch it has certainly lasted well, but is beginning to show signs it need refreshed. The community pitch next door was relaid 2 years ago and from my limited experience certainly has a bit more 'bounce' in it.

Only reason we had Stewards was we expected a bigger than normal away support from Kelty. However the weather put paid to that. For our bigger cup games we didn't segregate but did use the extra entry gates.

TJ - The man who killed the Juniors with intransigence.

I am sure there are probably enough for a thread on it's own. Probably in General Nonsense....

I thought the Lowland League record is 781 for Spartans v East Stirling when winning the league 2 seasons ago.

Spartans are doing their annual 'Free Entry if you donate' offer this Saturday. Donate to the local food bank and get in for free. Note Saturday's game v Dalbeattie kicks off at 2PM. Full details on the web page or on Twitter.

Dont forget there will be VAT on top of that.....

Shire were absolutely clueless. Have they never practiced playing against 10 men? It was like the league cup game of a couple years ago when Spartans played with 10 for 90 mins. You need to get the ball out wide and stretch the defenders. It was a tactical masterclass from Sammy. 2 banks of 4 working their socks off, hit on the break, then back in position to defend. When you are gifted 2 goals and a man advantage you must take your chances. See you next season......

Yes he has

Thanks Rab. The first half was probably the best I have seen for a while. Lots of youngsters in the team so some of the performances are a bit up and down. The Rebuilding continues...

Cant do that because the Lowland league cup takes place at the same time as the play offs. Team 15 & 16 would expect to play at least one game in that.

Think it is just because the ground is local him.

Was POTY the last 2 years at Spartans. Great attitude and Should do a job for you.

There may be temporary stands.

It makes it all the more important that we keep promoting U20 players. Last season we had 4 regulars in first team who came through the ranks. With another 5 or 6 who made appearances. Players are being offered 3 and 4 times wages to go elsewhere so it gets harder every year.

Maybe a SFL team.

I have heard he is going to Fife...

I recommend the following link for all your football travel queries. http:/www.andyofkent.exofire.net/GTF_201819_JanFeb.pdf It is a bit England-centric but is a good starting point.

Looks like we have lost Herd as well.

January and February goals from Grim Towers.