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Saturday, October 25th, 2008 No need for the 10am pitch inspection at Galabank and the game is on. Everyone’s looking forward to it…Spartans army about to depart.The Big Game Tomorrow
Friday, October 24th, 2008 We are delighted to report that star striker Keith McLeod has trained well this week and will at least make the bench for the game tomorrow. Keith is Spartans’ top scorer in the Scottish Cup with 8 goals and although not fully fit gives the squad a big lift ahead of tomorrow’s game. Recent signing midfielder Scott Livingston has a slight knock which saw him come off early in last week’s game against Dalbeattie but he is expected to be available for the starting line up. Scott’s experience of over 100 SFL games for East Stirling will be invaluable tomorrow. Youngster Gavin Malin did well in his first start last week and is certainly pushing for a place.There is a 10am pitch inspection at galabank in the morning but the pitch was playable today and it’s looking promising.
A reminder that the Spartans charter train from Waverley to Lockerbie leaves at 1050, and the supporters double decker bus leaves Inverleith Park at 10.30.
SFA Regional Cup (South) QF Draw
Friday, October 24th, 2008 We have drawn Lothian Thistle at home in the quarter final, the game to be played on 15th November at City Park.Spartans Podcast – Annan v Spartans preview
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008Spartans Podcast – Spartans v Dalbeattie Match Report
Monday, October 20th, 2008 This podcast contains a match report from Spartans penalty shootout victory over Dalbeattie at the weekend, including interviews with man of the match, Dan Gerrard and Spartans co-manager Mike Lawson.Scottish Cup at Annan – prices and segregation
Monday, October 20th, 2008 The prices for the game on Saturday are £7 for adults and £4 for concession. The Spartans fans have been allocated behind the top goal and the section of the stand nearest that end. Looks like about 150 Spartans fans are making the trip.There’s loads of interest in the South with QoS away on Saturday and Sky Sports are covering the game as well.
Spartans Sportsman’s Lunch – Sunday 2nd November
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 After the success of last season’s Sunday Sportsmans Lunch this years event is on at the Apex Hotel on Sunday 2nd November. The guest speakers are Dick Campbell, the veteran manager, now at Forfar Athletic, Jim Leishman and ex referee Brian McGinley. The lunch kicks off at 12.30 and tickets cost £25 including entry to the cash prizes at the Irish Bingo. Tickets are available from Colin Hutchison at colinhutchison@spartanscfa.com or on 07814 484760.Spartans 1 Dalbeattie Star 1 (Spartans win 5-4 on penalties)
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 Spartans find themselves in the 4th round draw of the Challenge Cup after a hard fought victory over Dalbeattie Star. It took a penalty shoot out to separate the two sides after a goalless ninety minutes followed by a goal each in extra time.Spartans made several changes to the side which saw Preston, Malin and Livingstone start in place of Kader, Fowlie and King. With Kader having played a full game in midweek, he was rested. Fowlie is still carrying a slight knock so wasn’t risked and King suffered illness during the week so didn’t quite make the starting team.
Spartans lined up in a more attacking 4-4-2 formation and frequently pushed forward to try and break down the determined Dalbeattie defence.
Struan Preston, starting after an impressive display last week, had a half chance on the seventh minute, his half volley just flying past the post. (more…)