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The Century – Arniston Rangers – 06/08/24
Background When I started this daft wee hobby of mine, I had visited around 30 or so grounds just by following Hibs and venturing on Easter trips when playing boys club football. Now, I stand at 99, with a century of arenas on the horizon. The timing is fitting. I move to the UAE next…
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The Bonny – Shotts Bon Accord – 31/07/24
Background This period of one of my favourite times of the season. Clubs in tiers 5 and below are just setting out on another long and exciting season of football. The summer feeling is still very much in the air (finally), meaning the fixture list is very busy in order to fit as many games…
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Down the Coast – Stranraer FC – 20/07/24
Background Competitive domestic football is back, and after the disaster that was Scotland’s EURO 2024 campaign, I for one am delighted to be able to turn back to club football once again. In my opinion, the Premier Sports Cup group stages have been an exciting addition to the Scottish football calendar since its induction in…
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On the Up – Broxburn Athletic – 24/05/24
Background This part of the season always excites me. The play-offs in Scottish football have arguably been the best introduction to our game for some time. The occasion usually brings large crowds, huge anticipation and many possible ‘Sliding Doors’ moments that may change the course of a football club’s prospects. Although most eyes may be…
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Flowers of Fife – Dundonald Bluebell – 18/05/24
Background The 2023/24 season is arriving to its conclusion. It feels as though it has been a long year, filled with drama, controverses and a whirlwind of exciting action. Pending my move to the UAE in August, I’m trying my best reach 100 grounds before I leave. There are still plenty of unique wonderful venues…
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Community – Kilsyth Athletic – 08/05/24
Background The 2023/24 season is beginning to come to a close. Champions are starting be crowned, while some are facing the prospect of starting the upcoming campaign in a lower division. Teams across Scotland will know their destiny in the next few weeks, moving up and down the pyramid like a game of Snakes and…
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The Fulshie – Stoneyburn Juniors – 01/05/24
Background I’m delighted that summer seems to be coming closer and closer to a reality. Those cold nights and slippy pavements seem like a distant memory, but their legacy has left behind a bit of a headache for a lot of Scottish football clubs. Due to postponements in the winter months, sides are playing an…
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In the Glens – Kirriemuir Thistle – 27/04/24
Background The Midlands League is one I have limited experience watching but is one I find very interesting. Being one of the feeders into the Highland League, it sits in the 6th tier of Scottish football pyramid. Within the division lie a plethora of historic football clubs, plenty of whom have ambitions to rise as…
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Barrhead’s Blue and White – Arthurlie FC – 24/04/24
Background I’m on a mission to reach 100 grounds before the summer is over. I’ve recently accepted a teaching job over in the UAE, and I want to explore as much of the Scottish football pyramid as I can before I head over in August. Before tonight, I currently stand on 90 grounds, not leaving…
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Sunshine on the Embankment – Lesmahagow Juniors – 20/04/24
Background When I started this daft wee hobby, I had only been to a handful of Scottish football grounds. Growing up, my experience of senior football venues had been limited to Easter Road and the occasional (unsuccessful) venture to Hampden. It was only when Hibs were in the Championship a few years back that my…
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