Hampden pitch invasion: Furious Rangers call for independent investigation

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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

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

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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

Craigroyston looking for new players

Craigroyston Boys Club looking for new players – and new opportunities for girl footballers too …

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Craigroyston boys club age group 2006 are looking for players to join our friendly and well-established seven a side football team. All of our coaches are fully qualified with coaching badges and first aid training.

Contact Steven Lockhart via email coach72@hotmail.co.uk or mobile 07505621470

Craigroyston Community Youth Football Club

We are looking to start a Girls team at under 15,s for the start of season 2016 – 17
We are looking for players and coaches to embark on this exciting venture. Craigroyston CYFC are moving forward at a steady pace and a few things are happening to this wonderful club which will help this club establish its self in the North of Edinburgh.

We are looking for players for all positions and at least one Female coach.

We offer full training on a football note along with PVG and first aid.

We were the first independent club in Scotland to have our own on site defibrillator too.

The next 18 months are huge for us so come on be a part of the Craigie Family.

C’mon The Craigie!

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Fare play to Spartans Connections!

Central Taxis to sponsor Spartans Connections

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Taxi for Spartans! Edinburgh’s Central Taxis are to sponsor local community club Spartans Connections. The Connections squad are delighted with the sponsorship deal and the new partnership is a great result for the Ainslie Park footballers.  Continue reading Fare play to Spartans Connections!

Maximum goals from Muirhouse Mini-Mums!

Fun Day at Kai’s Footie Match

Before the game the 2 teams formed a circle in tribute to young Kai. The crowd was substantial and the weather holding up as the teams lined up for photographs (writes James McGinty).

By half time we had witnessed six goals – shared equally – and 3000 rugby tackles!

The second half was a completely different story as the management team of the Mini’s team resorted to ‘St Trinian’s’ tactics, with all the ladies handed the dreaded water pistols and turned up the pressure!

Goal 8 for the girls was a bit weird: as the ball shot across the goals an unnamed spectator ran on and passed it into the net – referee a sure candidate for Spec Savers!!

More pressure from the ladies saw Paula distract the defence by dancing with the centre half as the girls bore down on goal. The final score – which is in much dispute! – was, by my count, Muirhouse Mini’s 10 Muirhouse Guys 6!

For a game that was played in the best of spirit both teams deserved the plaudits as the game came to an end, the teams formed a circle and put their own donations in the very heavy bucket. Many thanks to the large crowd who turned up and gave and gave.

Picture (above) shows the Raffle Prize in which the winners received all the food and drink on the table for only £1 a go!!

We will publish the total amount raised when all he monies from the raffle, tombola cake stand, and donations are counted.

Pictures: James McGinty