Sunday 28 August saw the battle of all battles. Morrisons Granton took on Morrisons Ferry Road in a Charity Football match held at The Spartans Football Club’s Ainslie Park Stadium. The result was a victory for Ferry Road – and over £1200 raised for charity! Continue reading Morrisons local derby raises over £1200 for charity
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Rangers seek urgent talks following Cup Final report
Rangers are seeking an urgent meeting with the Scottish Football Association following the publication of the report in trouble at May’s Scottish Cup Final. The Ibrox club believes the report is flawed, and contains ‘factual inaccuracies and contradictions’.
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Morrisons local derby for charity
***** Charity Football Match – Sunday 28 August *****
Four weeks to go! Who’s raring to go for the match? We would love you all to join us! Morrisons Granton vs Morrisons Ferry Road. Epic battle – which store will win?
All money raised will be going to SiMBA, Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal St Columba’s Hospice
Join our event page to find out details and to see what raffle prizes can be won on the night. Getting back to the raffle- today I got word that we are getting a hamper from Mars! So all you sweet tooth’s chuck the diet out the window and get ready to buy your raffle tickets!!
#football#charityfootballmatch #Morrisons #Spartans #Granton #Ferryroad#August28th #edinburgh
Greens: strong support for fans ownership
Alison Johnstone MSP, Sport spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has welcomed analysis showing clear support for legislation to give football supporters the right to buy their clubs. Continue reading Greens: strong support for fans ownership
From Scottish Cup glory to Rampaging Chariots!
Liam learns some new moves at Leonardo!
Scottish Cup winning midfielder Liam Henderson is a class act- he’ll go down in history as a key player in the heroic Hibs team that finally broke their Hampden hoodoo and brought the Scottish Cup home to Leith. Continue reading From Scottish Cup glory to Rampaging Chariots!
More arrests over Hampden disorder
Police have arrested another twelve men in relation to the violence and disorder at last month’s Scottish Cup final after carrying out operations at addresses in Edinburgh, Fife and Glasgow early yesterday morning. Continue reading More arrests over Hampden disorder
Pitch invasion: SFA to set up independent commission
The Scottish Football Association has confirmed it is to set up an Independent Commission to investigate the disorder that marred Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final at Hampden. Continue reading Pitch invasion: SFA to set up independent commission
Hampden pitch invasion: Furious Rangers call for independent investigation
Investigations into the aftermath of Hibs Scottish Cup victory at Hampden on Saturday are ongoing and police are appealing for the support of spectators to help their inquiries. Continue reading Hampden pitch invasion: Furious Rangers call for independent investigation
Police launch investigation into Hampden pitch invasion
Hibernian FC has confirmed that it will co-operate fully into any inquiry into the pitch invasion which followed the club’s historic Scottish Cup win at Hampden Park. Continue reading Police launch investigation into Hampden pitch invasion
Safety advice ahead of Scottish Cup Final
“All I can say is to plan your journey, get to the game on time, don’t overdo it with the drink and have a great time.” – Superintendent Alan Murray
As Rangers and Hibernian fans head to the sell-out Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park today, Police Scotland is reminding fans to get to the ground in plenty of time, go easy on the alcohol and to leave the pyrotechnics at home. Continue reading Safety advice ahead of Scottish Cup Final