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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Keith Mcleod scores against Arbroath in 2004
We’re all set for another trip to Annan tomorrow. Our squad is exactly the same as last week with Keith McLeod benefitting from another week’s training. Keith hasn’t featured yet this season but since he came to the club he has scored in the Scottish Cup in each season we have played in it. Mind you he may have to settle for a place on the bench with Nicky Walker and Struan Preston leading the line well in the last couple of games. Nicky has a great goalscoring record at Galabank from his time at Edinburgh University. Alex King’s suspension again puts him out but Omar Kader and Gavin Malin have both benefitted from their University football to keep up their match fitness.
The ko is 3pm.
Scotlands Women Lose Out
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Despite beating Russia 2 - 1 today Scotland lost out on away goals (4-4) and therefore havent qualified for the European Championship. In front of a crowd of 13,500 Russia took the lead then Scotland came back but couldnt score a third. Spartans Shelley Kerr again played the full game with our ‘keeper Jo Hutchison on the bench as sub GK.
Jo Hutchison
Strong start to the season
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 The 2nd XI have had a strong start to the season despite the weather conditions early in the year. Under new manager Mark Lamb a new look side has been quickly assembled and has set high standards which they hope to continue in their quest for silverware.In all competitions the 2nd XI have won 8 out of 9 games scoring 43 goals conceeding only 9 goals.
New signings have arrived in:
Lucas Zuk (SC United)
David Patenek (Leith Athletic)
Michael Moffat (Peebles FC)
Ritchie Harris (Peebles FC)
Danny Forbes (Spartans U-19’s)
David Cran (Spartans U-19’s)
Steve Bunyan (Spartans U-19’s)
The 2nd XI have a couple tough fixtures coming up with:
Scottish Cup Rnd 3 Vs Links United
East of Scotland Cup Rnd 1 Vs Newcraighall Leith Victoria
Scottish Cup va Annan….post Saturday
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 If Saturday’s game against Annan is drawn then the replay is at City Park on Wednesday 5th November with a 1.30pm. If the game is postponed again…unlikely as the weather seems to be on our side…the game will be rearranged to Monday 3rd November at annan with a 7.30pm ko.Spartans Christmas Pantomime
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 This years Christmas pantomime is Aladdin on the 17th December at the Kings Theatre. Only children over the age of 5 may attend. Tickets cost £7.00 and can be reserved by contacting Jeanette Veitch on 0131 557 1769.Show Racism the Red Card - Action Fortnight
Monday, October 27th, 2008
Last week Spartans Dan Gerrard played for a Show Racism the Red Card select at Tynecastle and beat a team of MSP’s 7 - 2. Dan was amongst the goalscorers alongside Gordon Smith, Jim Duffy and Chic Charnley. At our next home game Spartans will again promote the Show Racism the Red Card campaign .
Scottish Cup Round 3 Draw
Monday, October 27th, 2008 The winner of our tie against Annan Athletic this weekend has been given a trip to Elgin City in Round 3. The full draw is below.Stilring Albion v Partick Thistle
Forfar Athletic v Stranraer
Lochee United v Ayr United
Forres Mechanics or Keith v Dalbeattie Star
Inverurie Loco Works v Civil Service Strollers or Vale of Leithen
Elgin City v Annan Athletic or Spartans
East Stirlingshire v Livingston
Edinburgh City or Wick Academy v Brechin City
Albion Rovers v Queen’s Park
East Fife v Arbroath
Peterhead v Greenock Morton
Clyde v Montrose
Airdrie United v Cove Rangers
Raith Rovers v Alloa Athletic
Clachnacuddin v Stenhousemuir
Ross County v Dumbarton
Date for ties - Saturday 29th November, 2008
Spartans Chairman Craig Graham said “Henry the Annan Chairman was saying on Saturday how much they have had to spend on Galabank to meet SFL requirements. Maybe he will offer to forfeit the tie on Saturday because of the significant cost of getting to Elgin from Annan in the next round. Hopefully the weather will be kinder this Saturday and we will get the game played. Both clubs are really looking forward to it, we do enjoy being the underdogs. We did get the chance to watch Annan train on Saturday as they worked out on their synthetic training area, they certainly looked fit and very sharp. In a sneaky move Henry and his committee kept our players off the training pitch with the offer of free drinks and some heavy duty steak pies in the bar.”
Scotland lose to Russia in Euro Championship Play Off
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 Scotland, captained by Spartans player/coach Shelley Kerr, lost 3 - 2 at Tynecastle today in the first leg of their Euro Championship play-off. Shelley came very close to an equaliser in th 87th minute but their ‘keeper made a great leaping save. Spartans ‘keeper Jo Hutchison was on the bench for Scotland with Diana Barry also in the squad.
Shelly Kerr - Scotland Captain today
Supporters Bus to Annan - 1st November
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
We have subsidised the supporters bus even more this week…the prices are £4 for adults and £3 for concession. Albeit it without football it was a great trip on Saturday and we’re sure it will be the same again this week. The bus will leave at 10.30 from Inverleith Park, to book your place email Cameron on cameron_hobbs@blueyonder.co.uk or call him on 07962 353645.
A wet day out in Annan with no football but 2s progress in Scottish Cup
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Thanks to everyone who made the effort to go to Annan this afternoon and to the Annan groundstaff who tried everything to get the game on. We’ll try again next week and hopefully the Spartans Army will again turn out in numbers…the Mexicans had turned into Elvis and his band…supported by about 30 youngsters from the under 13 and under 15 squads.
Peffermill was just playable with the 2s winning 7 - 0 in the Scottish Cup against Lochgelly Utd with goals from Nick Reid (4), Adam Perry (2) and Keith Boyes. Unfortunately the 3s lost 2 - 1 to Loanhead MW in the East of Scotland Cup.
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