Archive for June, 2009

Spartans Julie Melrose at World University Games

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Julie Melrose of Spartans Women is currently in Belgrade competing for Great Britain at the World University Games. Julie is a student at the University of Edinburgh.

The first game for the team is this afternoon against Estonia and this will be followed by group matches against Chinese Taipei and Russia.

The team in full:

Naomi Bruton – Loughborough University – Wolverhampton Wanderers
Lauren Wells – University of Bath – Team Bath
Vicky Jones – Liverpool John Moores University – Liverpool
Faye Marsh – University of Hertfordshire – Arsenal
Grace McCatty – University of Bath – Bristol Academy
Rachael Axon – Oregon State University – Pali Blues
Lauren Impey – Bedfordshire University – Leicester
Alex Culvin – Liverpool John Moores University – Everton
Jade Radburn – Loughborough University – Leicester
Amy Kane – Liverpool John Moores University – Everton
Julie Melrose – Edinburgh University – Spartans
Danni Ackerman – UWIC – Bristol Academy
Kelly Jones – Liverpool John Moores University – Liverpool
Lauren Walker – University of Hertfordshire – Arsenal
Levi Penny – MMU Cheshire – Nottingham Forest
Gwennan Harries – UWIC – Bristol Academy
Katie Anderton – University of Bolton – Blackburn
Jodie Taylor – Oregon State University – Pali Blues
Sophie Perry – University of Brighton – Chelsea
Katie Holtham – University of Nottingham – Leeds Carnegie

More information about the World University Games can be found at http://www.universiade-belgrade2009.org/

Spartans Legends score a draw

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Spartans Legends secured a 3-3 draw against Lothian Thistle yesterday. Goals for Spartans came from Ford, top goal scorer Lawson and Manager Hoy. Despite losing 2-1 at half time, the Legends team managed to battle into a 3-2 lead with only minutes remaining, however a Lothian equaliser was to be the last goal of the game. Mike Drabble flew up from London and captained the team on his first game in over 15 years for Spartans. The team played well and manager Hoy was satisfied with the performance and took the blame for the late equaliser.

“Due to a managerial mistake I took 6 players off but only put 5 on, so when they scored we were down to ten men!” Euan Hoy, Spartans Legends Manager

East of Scotland League fixtures released for remainder of 2009

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

The fixtures for the first half of next season have been released and a full list is available in the senior Fixtures & Results section.

The first fixture in defence of our Championship is a home game against previous Champions Whitehill Welfare. This match will be the first EOSL game to be played at the new Ainslie Park and is scheduled to kick off at 2:30pm.

Spartans Legends in friendly action tomorrow

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The Spartans legends take on Lothian Thistle Legends tomorrow at the Academy.  Ex captains Kenny Ettles and Mike Drabble make their debut for the legends…their first appearance in a Spartans jersey for 15 plus years.

Euan Hoy’s star studded squad isKellacher, Lawson, Drabble, Lumsden, Antoniewiez, Ford, Irvine, McNeil, McCall, Hutton, Cowie, Ettles, Kirkpatrick, Black, Hoy, McKeating, Nixon, Ettles.

Kick off is 3pm.

13s go down

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

In the final 11 a side game of the season our 13s lost 9 – 5 to Edina Hibs this afternoon in their league championship play off.  Edina deserved to win, although it was 6 – 5 with ten minutes to go and we were pressing forward.  Well done to the boys on a great season.  Daniel has popped a good match report on our forum.

Spartans Junior FC

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

At this afternoon’s AGM we were accepted as members of the Scottish Junior FA.  Our team which currently plays in the Central Scottish Amateur League will move to play in the East Junior League, the season will start early August.  Chairman Craig Graham was pleased “this is a big step forward for Spartans.  We are keen to keep players as they progress through our Youth section and playing in Junior football will help us do that.  The youngsters also want to stay within the club having played with us for many seasons by the time they become too old for the 19s.  We will be disappointed to move out of the Central Scottish League, it is a fantastically well run league.  Hopefully we will have a Spartans team ready to play in it again soon.”  Manager Mark Lamb is also delighted “I’m looking forward to taking the first Spartans team in Junior football.  We have just had a great season and I’m sure we can put together another strong squad wanting to play and train at some of the best facilities in the country”.  The Junior team will start the season at City Park and move to the Academy in due course.

13s go for glory

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Our 1st XI start pre-season training tomorrow morning in Inverleith park while on Sunday 21st our 1st XI at 13s play their last game of the season.   It’s not any game – it is the League championship play-off against Edina Hibs to win the overall East Region championship.  We haven’t previously won one of the top leagues, it would be a fantastic effort if we did.  Coach Keith Mackay is looking forwad to the game ”We won our league several weeks ago so its been a long wait for the final.  Edina came through against Scottish Cup winners Tynecastle so they are bang in form.  We’re looking forward to having a big Spartans support and I’m sure the boys will have a great day.”  The games kicks off at 12 noon at the Gyle Recreation Centre.   

13s - biggest game of the season

13s - biggest game of the season