Andy groundhopper

Any reason for Perthshire's collapse ? players missing, red cards etc - saw them a few times last season and looked a decent side. Guess there's no surprises until teams find their form.

Western LGE Div 1 at Bristol Road : Portishead (nr Clevedon & Weston) v Odd Down (Bath) £6 prog £1 after wasting a first half hatful of chances, the young hosts turned on the style with some excellent football and good goals.Looked like they're enjoying playing, nice to see, while the visitors looked totally disjointed. Portishead 6-0 att 107.

Thought id chuck this in, am now up in Inverness Oct 7-14 which i didnt realise was international week - any idea where i might find midweek games ? Wrong wk for reserves as well, ruining my planning !

Hopefully this isnt the case, the preliminary work should have revealed any problems. Is the ground built on any ex coal mines or landfill sights etc ? Good luck KRR

Looks like some cracking games going by the results, and goals galore across the West. Wonder what the Pollok crowd was ? as it's usually a big one - over 1200 when I last went there for a Talbot game. Welcome back football Be keeping up with the news until I come back.

Just to add that you can't see much from the bottom row of seats - nice barrier in your eyeline. Maybe a long terrace with seats above, would have been better. As per programmes, IF you find it loss making, just don't print so many Biggest joke v Kelty was 2 or 3 youngsters stood on far side, causing no harm - in went the militia to earn their money, pathetic. Is the stadium planner on the dole yet ?

Should have done one of today's tournaments - after just 2 overs with the ball staying low/ bouncing round your chest - game abandoned for a dangerous wicket. Didnt they know that ? Strange one, roll on October.

My week ends at West Scotland C.C for the 100th Rowan Cup Final : Prestwick (batting) v GHKelvinside. Late flight so should get a full day.

Back at Central for Viaplay : Cowden v Montrose. Not a classic but the 2nd half was better.Simple for 01 cross, knock down, finish. 11 def pen. Both created chances, but gave the ball away far too often. Expected a bit more from the visitors, 1-1 fair 4-5 on pens.Decent pint in the Kirk and pie n bovril was ok.Excellent week again, up in Inverness in October.

Just back on the bus to Glasgow, the 'Battle of Kilsyth' well explained, half decent game with both sides having chances.As I was down the far end, I'm guessing no doubt over the penalty ? Athletic should have been given at least one from where I was stood, and agree the no.7 terrorised the full back all night.Just bring him down and see how he reacts Good bit of needle between both clubs, nice to see.

Thought that Biabi and Daramola later, tore them to shreds and could have got more. Unlucky 1st goal looked offside, lack of communication and a leader needed at the back. Both sides good going forward, well done to the Kelty fans who turned up.

Part 1 at Clydesdale C.C for Sth Asian Academy 317 all out with Scotland under 19's on 191/5 on my departure. Some good players on show and cider £3,80 - quick dash to Meadowbank (2nd visit) for Edinburgh 3 Kelty 5 att 426. Good stuff from the visitors who were 30 down late in 1st half.Daramola and then Biabi caused havoc for the home defence. Put some terrace on the far side or something.

Back at Old Quarry Road for interesting pre-season game : Ardeer 4 Shortlees 5 probs around 100 att . The ammies played some good stuff with the home defence all over the shop. Some well worked goals, a cruel deflection , and an own goal by Ardeer I think. Think tired legs played a part (I didn't see them come on) but enjoyable stuff at least.

Didnt feel great but off to Moor Road for Lanark 1 Lesmahagow 4 two poor defensive goals in my ex full back opinion ! then some momentum 12 before conceding again. Enjoyable game, the Gow more threatening going forward, deserving the win.

Day 2 sees me at Castle Road for Scottish Cricket Cup semi final : Tunnocks Uddingston 204 then Grange C.C managed to throw it away somehow, ending up 199 all out with one ball left. Magners at £4 so that was ok.

All about getting some miles in the legs eh, nothing to be gained from all those games. Makes my playing days look a glorious success !

Trip begins at NDP for tenants v landlords, both after last season's struggles. Clyde did ok first half, decent through ball well finished by Scullion for 1-0 The Accies were more lively the 2nd half, forcing many corners but their final ball ended most attacks.Two late goals sealed the win, well deserved overall. They could be useful at their level, whilst Clyde really need at least 4 or 5 more in that side (only 2 subs and a gk) to avoid another struggle.

Did Stenhousemuir & Inverness back in the 90's once id stopped playing football.Probably taken me around 3/4 years since I've.been.visiting regularly (up here 2 or 3 times a.year) No idea how long I can keep it going - ask the Mrs !

Season 23/24 here we go : hopefully undelayed flight up on Friday - returning Sun 23rd. Only Cove to be done in the spfl, can't get there and back on Tuesday. Loads of games, mind boggling, may just shut my eyes and pick games ! Looking forward to getting back to Scotland again.

All ready for my return to Scotland (July 14-22) so looking around the pre-season/Viaplay fixtures so far. Depending on work I may bang in a week October, possibly staying in Inverness for a change. Season 23/24 here I come

Away from the banter, anyone have an idea when the seasons fixtures are being released ? I should be in Scotland for the Lowland kick off (July 22) unless I've got the wrong date of course

Nothing will ever change until the spfl/SFA bring in a rule stating at least 5 Scottish youngsters (21+) must play in the starting eleven. Surely it's not another financial mess you gotten into ? Can never get my head around how things work up in Scotland and £ £ somehow involved.

Being a southerner who see's the ground grading ruining some clubs down here - im ok with 3g pitches in football stadiums, but not cages. Where are the ground gradings for scottish amateurs/ex juniors etc ? What are the levels of requirement ? Tbh a cage is just a better football pitch,nowt else.