Craig fae the Vale Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Edinburgh College 2-2 Pumpherston. A very decent game between two sides at the bottom end of the senior pyramid. Always a nice novelty seeing a game indoors as well. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilMARKnock Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Im off to the London Stadium next weekend. For some reason the wee man has a fondness for West Ham (despite regailing him with Ian Bryson stories at The Blades). So he is 11 on Wednesday and wanted to do the stadium tour as part of his birthday. Fly down Sunday morning, head to the Wolves game as a surprise bonus (about half the price of our Rugby Park seasons.....) then the tour on Monday morning before flying back up. Hope he appreciates my sacrifice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atfccfc Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Trip to the Borders today to see Gala Fairydean Rovers at home to Celtic B. 2-1 win for Celtic. Crowd around 300, I guess?! Gala Rugby playing Melrose in a double header over the fence at the same time. Caught most of the 2nd XV game before the football. Melrose won that 40-7. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Bonnyrigg Rose 3-0 Bo’ness United. Bonnyrigg deserved winners but needed 3 penalties, one which was missed, to eventually get the 3 points. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Trip to the Borders today to see Celtic B.Boooooooooooooo! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) East Craigie 8 Downfield 0 Trip to Craigie Park to see what the league leaders were all about. Having seen Downfield put up a decent display against Blantyre of the WOSL Premier, I knew that they couldn't score goals, but soon found out they couldn't defend either. Could have been far more, including a missed pelanty at 6-0. Thought the standard was pretty woeful but much of that was down to the bumpy park. The Shipbuilders did get a decent passing game going especially second half. Cracking weather though, amused myself between goals by working out that the white hill with the masts is probably Craigowl. Edited February 19, 2022 by The Mantis 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 East Craigie 8 Downfield 0 Trip to Craigie Park to see what the league leaders were all about. Having seen Downfield put up a decent display against Blantyre of the WOSL Premier, I knew that they couldn't score goals, but soon found out they couldn't defend either. Could have been far more, including a missed pelanty at 6-0. Thought the standard was pretty woeful but much of that was down to the bumpy park. The Shipbuilders did get a decent passing game going especially second half. Was trying to figure out what the greenhousey things were in the background and then I realised it was a lot of greenhouses. Is it a Dundee thing to have allotments right beside a football ground? Having a wee Google Maps visit to East Craigie I see they have an enormous cemetery down one touchline (like Pittodrie (ish), East End Park and Parkhead, and no doubt a few others), and lots of oil rig type structures down in the Tay.Right up my street. I'd scarcely be watching the game with all that going on around me.Added it to my wee list of grounds I need to visit.Tell me the pies were good?No games for me today alas, perhaps next weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Was trying to figure out what the greenhousey things were in the background and then I realised it was a lot of greenhouses. Is it a Dundee thing to have allotments right beside a football ground? Having a wee Google Maps visit to East Craigie I see they have an enormous cemetery down one touchline (like Pittodrie (ish), East End Park and Parkhead, and no doubt a few others), and lots of oil rig type structures down in the Tay. Right up my street. I'd scarcely be watching the game with all that going on around me. Added it to my wee list of grounds I need to visit. Tell me the pies were good? No games for me today alas, perhaps next weekend! I'm afraid I've given up pies except if I'm desperate. I had a wee look anyway as there was a sign to the 'shop' and I thought they might have badges, but I think it was down a wee rabbit hole and the teams were coming back out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 47 minutes ago, The Mantis said: I'm afraid I've given up pies except if I'm desperate. I had a wee look anyway as there was a sign to the 'shop' and I thought they might have badges, but I think it was down a wee rabbit hole and the teams were coming back out. Changed days. I still that remember that Groundhop in Newcastle you nearly returned into a pie . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, Crow said: Changed days. I still that remember that Groundhop in Newcastle you nearly returned into a pie . Got to watch the cholesterol these days Crow Mind you I had a pie and beans before I left, Mrs Mantis allows it about once a fortnight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Patterson Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Mantis said: East Craigie 8 Downfield 0 Trip to Craigie Park to see what the league leaders were all about. Having seen Downfield put up a decent display against Blantyre of the WOSL Premier, I knew that they couldn't score goals, but soon found out they couldn't defend either. Could have been far more, including a missed pelanty at 6-0. Thought the standard was pretty woeful but much of that was down to the bumpy park. The Shipbuilders did get a decent passing game going especially second half. Cracking weather though, amused myself between goals by working out that the white hill with the masts is probably Craigowl. Was very, very close to heading to Craigie Park but instead stayed on the bus for a few more stops to go to Fairfield Park. Dundee St James 7-0 Lochee Harp Midlands League - Att: ~110 Chose this game because I'd thought it'll be close! It was men against boys from the first whistle, obviously Harp have recently lost their manager, but they really did not look like a side in the Top Half of the Division - they looked woeful. It was 4-0 at HT, and if St James (who I was impressed with earlier in the season when I saw them play as Fintry against Ferry Athletic) could have scored 10 if they really wanted. First time visiting the decent wee set up at Fairfield Park, a nice enclosure and it would be a very tidy ground. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Ray Patterson said: Was very, very close to heading to Craigie Park but instead stayed on the bus for a few more stops to go to Fairfield Park. Dundee St James 7-0 Lochee Harp Midlands League - Att: ~110 Chose this game because I'd thought it'll be close! It was men against boys from the first whistle, obviously Harp have recently lost their manager, but they really did not look like a side in the Top Half of the Division - they looked woeful. It was 4-0 at HT, and if St James (who I was impressed with earlier in the season when I saw them play as Fintry against Ferry Athletic) could have scored 10 if they really wanted. First time visiting the decent wee set up at Fairfield Park, a nice enclosure and it would be a very tidy ground. There’s enough parks in Dundee for a groundhopper convention. I saw two shifty looking groundhopper types today. Maybe they thought the same about me but at least I wasn’t wearing a backpack or taking hundreds of pics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Was very, very close to heading to Craigie Park but instead stayed on the bus for a few more stops to go to Fairfield Park. Dundee St James 7-0 Lochee Harp Midlands League - Att: ~110 Chose this game because I'd thought it'll be close! It was men against boys from the first whistle, obviously Harp have recently lost their manager, but they really did not look like a side in the Top Half of the Division - they looked woeful. It was 4-0 at HT, and if St James (who I was impressed with earlier in the season when I saw them play as Fintry against Ferry Athletic) could have scored 10 if they really wanted. First time visiting the decent wee set up at Fairfield Park, a nice enclosure and it would be a very tidy ground. I looked this up on Google Maps too in order to check for proximity to the Dundonian Trinity: allotments, cemeteries and oil rigs.None of the above located. But what in the name of Paul Hegarty is that big asteroid crater thing beside the park? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Patterson Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: I looked this up on Google Maps too in order to check for proximity to the Dundonian Trinity: allotments, cemeteries and oil rigs. None of the above located. But what in the name of Paul Hegarty is that big asteroid crater thing beside the park? I think it used to be a school at one point? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Took in the delights of Central Perk today. Nice day for it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Noticed that Joel Sked was at Tenerife v Ibiza today. Look out for a big Saltire flag at the halfway line in one of his photos. Then noticed the Tenerife club crest. Looks familiar! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: None of the above located. But what in the name of Paul Hegarty is that big asteroid crater thing beside the park? 2 hours ago, Ray Patterson said: I think it used to be a school at one point? There used to be a gas tank/holder and if my memory hasn’t deserted me I think that’s where it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Kriens 0 Aarau 5 last night. Aarau top of the league and Kriens all but relegated with a third of the season left. First visit to Kleinfeld, cracking wee ground for a club of that stature, very good community set up. Half wish I’d gone to this one mind you: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundhopScot Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 https://groundhopscot.wordpress.com/2022/02/20/club-39-279-east-craigie/ East Craigie 8-0 Downfield Probably the best I've ever been treated by a club. Even sat in the manager's office after the game just talking football. Give it a read if you can, and get down there for a warm welcome! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 16 hours ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Noticed that Joel Sked was at Tenerife v Ibiza today. Look out for a big Saltire flag at the halfway line in one of his photos. Then noticed the Tenerife club crest. Looks familiar! I was at a Tenerife game during a week's holiday in the 90s. Walking up to the stadium I saw a guy with a Saltire draped over his shoulders. He passed by before I could think of something witty to shout (as you do). Then when I got in I saw the far end festooned with flags and the penny dropped... they used to let them in cheap at that end but it filled up really early so it was packed. Most people around me didn't seem all that interested in the game TBH, and with it being about 27 degrees even at 9pm, everybody was buying cold drinks. Many folk had their Real or Barca tops on and the electronic scoreboard was keeping them up to date with the big two who both had fixtures that night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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