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Eight Goals and Not a Lot Else – Gartcairn FC – 04/08/2021
Background Another Wednesday, another trip to watch a match in the WOSFL league pyramid. On this occasion, a venture to Airdrie beckoned to take in Gartcairn against Dalry Thistle. I’ll be migrating eastward to watch a game soon, I promise! The Gartcairn Football Academy was founded in 2010 and is a continuing success and mainstream…
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A Wand, a Drop and a Brave Stop – Blantyre Victoria – 28/07/2021
Background I’ve always loved midweek football. The feeling of having something to look forward to after a working day and the excitement of a game under the floodlights epitomises the sport for me. It may not have been dark enough for the floodlights to be called into action, but I was definitely looking forward to…
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Scenery, Pints and an Ice Cream Scoop – Lanark United – 24/07/2021
Background On a sunny Saturday afternoon, I made the trip down to the ancient market town of Lanark to take in some local football. Lanark United were taking on Wishaw in the West of Scotland Football League Conference ‘A’ and I was interested. According to my ‘research’ on Wikipedia the town has produced several Scottish…
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Fresh Beginnings – Bellshill Athletic – 21/07/2021
The Journey On one of the warmest days of the year I took a saunter down to Rockburn Park to take in the WOSFL Conference ‘A’ tie between Bellshill and Lesmahagow. Having moved to the Lanarkshire town just last year, I’ve been curious to attend a game during my time here. With COVID-19 kicking the…