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Player of the Year Awards

After our 3-2 home win over the University of Stirling and safe in the knowledge that we had secured 8th place in the League. The players,  committee, and supporters gathered in the clubhouse for the Player of the Year presentations. President Russell Pryde did the honours.

Player of the Year  – Callum Yeats

Player’s Player of the Year – Ewan McLeod

Top Scorer – Alieu Faye – 15

Goal of the Season – Callum Yeats v Cumbernauld Colts Scottish Cup 1st Rnd. Also chosen as goal of the round by LL Catchup for the SFA!

Pics show the guys accepting their trophies. Clockwise – Ewan, Callum and Alieu.  Btw Alieu is 6 ft 87 in tall !

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Follow Our Games On X

There’s no substitute for a visit to Christie Gillies Park for some top-class football and a great afternoon out. However, if you can’t make a game, why not follow us on X (Twitter)?!

It’s quite simple, and we’ll keep you up to date not only on our home games but away fixtures as well. You’ll get the team news prior to kick off, then regular updates as the action happens,  including goal descriptions, scorers, bookings,  substitutions, all the way through to full time.

You’ll also get all the news on what’s happening at The Club, including match dates, signings, Lucky Numbers Draw results, social functions, etc.

Also, be sure to check our Gallery page, where you will find vlogs from Norrie Work and action pictures from Vlad at VinePhoto and Tommy Lee Photography.

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Recent Signings

RECENT SIGNINGS

It was a noteable win against E Stirlingshire in the League Cup on Tuesday. They were unbeaten at CG Park, apparently! However, the game was also notable as 3 of our recent signings all made an appearance.

Bayley Klimionek (left) has joined us on loan from StJohnstone and has made himself at home in the centre of our defence. A powerful player who’s not afraid to step forward, he’s proving to be a great asset for us.

Caelan McCrone (centre) joined us on loan this week from Falkirk. Fresh from a place on the bench in last Fridays Championship game against Livingston. Caelan is a young midfielder of whom there is much hope for a bright future at Falkirk.

Dean Ritchie (right) started in midfield. Dean had been with us previously after he left Hearts. He then had a spell  of playing in Australia! However,he’s back, and we hope the experience he has gained will  help the team.

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Fund Raising Dinner

 

Our Fund Raising Dinner on Saturday night was a great success.  We were treated to some cracking stories from Gary Locke and Darren Jackson and  superb hosting by Scott Wilson.

We’d like to thank all those who contributed auction items and raffle prizes. Also, to all that attended and kindly contributed towards our finances. Every penny makes a difference.  Thank you.

A special mention to the guys from LNER who travelled up from England to attend and their generosity for providing auction items and for supporting us this season. Thank you.

Last, our thanks go to Silverknowes GC for letting us use their function room, the Chef and his staff for providing the food, and, of course, the girls behind the bar.

We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and hope to see you soon.

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Ricky Clapperton

Everyone at the club, who knew him, is shocked by the news that Ricky Clapperton has passed away.

Ricky was both a player and a coach here at the Strollers, spanning over 40 years.He was liked and respected not only for his contribution to football but also as a person.He coached at a number of clubs in and around Edinburgh and was always held in high regard.He leaves a big gap at our club, and we know that former players will also be stunned and saddened.

Our thoughts are with his family, especially his son Scott, who also played here, and his many friends.

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QF Draw South Challenge Cup

The draw for the quarter finals of thd Finest Car Mats South Challenge Cup has been made. The Strollers have been drawn away from home to the winners of the 5th round tie between Gretna 2008 and Hill O’ Beath Hawthorn. The game is due to be played on Saturday 1st February but is dependant on the completion of the above game.

The draw for the semi finals was also made and should we win our QF game we will again be away from home. This time we will play either Auchinleck Talbot,Glasgow United or Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. Game to be played 1st March. The full draws are shown below.