“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
Hibees proclaim to walk 500 miles
Hibernian staff and players have joined forces with health website Living it Up to walk 500 miles … and they are challenging fans to walk 500 more! Continue reading Can Hibs fans walk 500 more?
Police in Edinburgh are urging fans to ‘enjoy responsibly’ Sunday’s Hearts v Hibs Scottish Cup clash. Continue reading Behave: police warning ahead of cup derby
“it’s time to put fans at the heart of their clubs” – Alison Johnstone
Football supporters should have a greater say in the day-to-day running of their clubs, Sports Minister Jamie Hepburn will tell fans today. Continue reading Open goal: football fans urged to have their say
Club ownership: football belongs to the fans, say Greens
The Scottish Greens are launching the latest stage in their campaign to deliver a fans’ right to buy football clubs in Scotland. Continue reading Fans’ right to buy? We’ll support you evermore, say Greens
Craigroyston Boys Club looking for new players – and new opportunities for girl footballers too …
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!
#pioneers
Central Taxis to sponsor Spartans Connections
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!
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
More than four hundred and fifty P7s from eleven local schools took part in the Active Schools Autumn Games at Broughton High School today. The children took the opportunity to try out six different sports and there were prizes at the end for top school teams too.
Active Schools coordinator Robert Ure, who organised the event, explained: “The eleven primary schools who took part were Pirniehall and St Davids from the Craigroyston Cluster; Granton, Ferryhill, Flora Stevenson and Stockbridge from the Broughton Cluster; Trinity, Wardie and Victoria from the Trinity Cluster and Abbeyhill and Broughton from the Drummond Cluster.
“They are all P7 classes and I’d estimate we had between 450 – 500 pupils in attendance. The pupils competed in six different competitions – girl’s rugby, boy’s rugby, lacrosse (new this year), football, Tae Kwon Do and fencing – and the winners were presented with a shield to keep for a year.”
Robert thanked the coaches and volunteers for their essential support in making the event such a success – and there was also a huge thank-you to the school children who took part: while the competition was spirited and enthusiastic, the young athletes were impeccably behaved and a credit to their schools throughout.
And the winners on the day?
Tae Kwon Do – Trinity
Boys Rugby – Wardie
Girls Rugby – Flora Stevenson
Fencing – St David’s
Football – Granton
Lacrosse – Victoria
Congratulations to all the winners, but as we all know it’s not just about winning, it’s the taking part – so well done to all 450 young sports stars who helped to make the Autumn Games so special!
More pictures on our Facebook page
Kai’s Charity Football Match
Kick Off ( Commence Battle) Sunday 11 October @ 2.00 pm.
Venue: Linear Park (Opposite top of Muirhouse Park)
Muirhouse Mini’s Mums v Local Men’s Team
Muirhouse Mini’s mums have arranged a charity match in aid of Kai Laidlaw, a 2 year old who is currently battling leukemia – this battle has gone on since Kai was 8 months old.
Come along and give your support to these brave lads who are about to tackle the unknown! Bring along your change and give, as you always do, and support good causes.
A coffee & cake stall will provide refreshments for spectators.
James McGinty
