Last season  goalkeeper Jacob was a season long loan from Rangers. In the attached article in Rangers News he talks about his time with The Strollers and the effect it has had on his career. Read it here

Usually, the only divers that we talk about at The Strollers are opposition players that seem to have trouble keeping their feet. However, Committee member Nazmi Okan was recently involved in a diving incident of a different kind!

His grand daughter Londyn needed major surgery and was admitted to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital. Nazmi was so impressed with the care that she received and the dedication of the staff that he decided that he would do something to help them in return.

After discussion with his daughters Lara and Denize, it was agreed that if they were going to do a fund raiser, it should be something special like a sky dive!?Nazmi reluctantly agreed, and it was duly booked.

The guys turned up at Skydive StAndrews last Saturday.  There, they received their briefing and instructions before heading to the airplane.When they reached 10,000 ft, Nazmi was attached to his jump instructor, then dragged , sorry, helped from the airplane It only took a couple of minutes, and then he was back on solid ground. Nazmi said, ” It was great, I was quite anxious, but when the parachute was open, all fear was forgotten, and we drifted peacefully down.”

The upshot of Nazmi and the girls’ bravery is that the ECH is now better off to the tune of £3500!

Well done to the guys and all who sponsored them!

The season is rolling along and we have already played a number of league games. We are also in the 3rd round of the South Challenge Cup and most importantly, we are through to the 2nd round of The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup! If your company or business wants to sponsor a player this year do it quickly! Individuals or groups of individuals sponsors are also very welcome.

Click here to see which players are still available.

If you want to sponsor a player or want a few details about players then please drop an email to Keith Stewart – Stewartykl@gmail.com

Some disappointing news!

Unfortunately Josh sustained a shoulder injury during Tuesday night’s game away to Albion Rovers. After X Ray it turned out to be a broken collar bone!

Josh has been outstanding for us since joining on loan this season. He will be out for some time but everyone here at The Strollers will be supporting him.

Get fit again soon Josh!

Photo Tommy Lee Photographs

A big shout out to our very own central defender – Matty Shaw, who has been included in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Team of The Round ! Matty had an outstanding game in our 1st round victory against Cumbernauld  Colts that caught the eye of the selectors.

Matty is sponsored by Keiran and Ryan

Well done, Matty!

After a 3-0 away victory against Cumbernauld Colts in the 1st round we will now be travelling to Ayrshire for our 2nd round tie. There we will take on Irvine Meadow XI from the West of Scotland First Division.

The game will be played on Saturday 26 October.

This week Gary Jardine moved to make three signings to strengthen our squad.

Striker Macky is on a season long loan from Div 2 The Spartans.

Sonny is a forward who was previously with Kilmarnock and Caledonian Braves youth set ups. He has signed a permanent deal.

Kaz is also a forward previously with Gala Fairydean. He has signed a permanent deal.

Always a highpoint of the season! Lets see if we can go one better than last seasons 3rd round. This year we have been drawn away to fellow Lowland League competitors Cumbernauld  Colts. For a preview of the match come down to Christie Gillies Park on Tuesday 3rd September at 7.45pm when we meet them in the league.

It’s time to pick your favourite player and sponsor them. Not only will it help the club, but it’ll boost your players’ morale knowing that your supporting them through the season. As well as some Strollers stalwarts, there are a few new faces to choose from, too. See them all on our Players page.

Your name or company logo will appear on the players’ board (see pic) on our website and  where appropriate when the players photo is used. This season, we  are also offering the opportunity to have your photograph taken with your man as a momento. All this can be had for £100.

You can have more than one player if you wish or if you want to club together with a friend we’re OK with that too.

So be quick and drop a line to Keith Stewart our Secretary at stewartykl@gmail.com

Thanks!

Thinking of coming to a game? Then why not make it an ocassion by taking one of our hospitality options. If you require something else we can tailor to suit you ,your friends and family. We’ll do all we can to make your day a great one.

To book or discuss your requirements drop Russell an email  here !