16s stop losing streak with hard fought draw at Dunbar

A pulsating game at Dunbar ended even with both sides sharing the points. Albion came from behind with a wonder strike from Kirkland to end their 3 game losing sequence and head back to Leith with a 1-1 draw. The game however, was not without controversy, and with both sides ending the 90 minutes with 10 men, this encounter was not for the faint hearted. Albion had the mis-fortune to lose key player Laurie Adam with a nasty ankle injury which needed hospital treatment. An update on Laurie's injury will be posted as soon as we have news.

Ams win at Pilrig

The seniors bagged an important home win today when they brushed off the challenge of Musselburgh with a fine 2-0 win

19s game v Spartans OFF AGAIN!

Albion's U19 game vs. Spartans is off again. There's a story behind this fixture that I think needs told?. In order to book a playing slot at their new complex, Spartans keep insisting on fiddling with the kick-off times. They usually tell us its either a 12.30 or a 3.30pm start time. These times are unsuitable for us and we insist on the traditional 2pm. They try for a number of alternative venues i.e. Civil Service Ground - City Park etc, and this week Inverleith. The latter park has barely been playable for weeks, so it was always going to fall prey to any rain. This weeks weather is the best its been for weeks, but low and behold, Inverleith is deemed unplayable. We offered a late alternative to switch the game to the small park at Pilrig, but they don't want to give up home advantage. This is the 4th cancellation in as many weeks. Will this game ever get played?

19s Saturday venue decided

The 19s away fixture on Saturday 26 February v Spartans FC will now take place at Inverleith Park - KO2pm

LEAFA Council meeting

The Lothian and Edinburgh AFA council meeting for senior clubs planned for tomorrow has a change of venue. The clubs Senior officials are reminded that the meeting will now take place in the Function Suite, Meggetland Sports Complex for 7pm

Juniors and Colts

The U8/U9(6.30pm - 7.30pm) and U10 Colts (7.30pm - 8.30pm) will resume coaching sessions on Tuesday 22 February.

Fixed Odds - Sat 19 February

Winning Line------ 1 - 2 - 1 - X - 1 - X
Two winners Karen Ross c/o Neil and Brian T c/o Strathmore Bar
Each win £25

Fixtures - 26/27 February

fixtures for next weekend as follows:-

Ams home to Musselburgh - KO 2pm (League)
19s away to Spartans FC - KO 2pm (Cruden Bowl 1/4 Final)
16s away to Dunbar Utd - KO 2pm (League)
* 19s venue to be confirmed

16s gain unwanted treble at Jewel

Albion's U16s picked up unwanted treble of defeats when they went down 3-0, their 3rd successive defeat, to Edina Hibs at Jewel Park today. The school holiday, and the request from the home side to kick off at 12.30, backfired on Albion as their regular keeper Pawel Sodja was back visiting family in Poland, among other lads on holiday, and a number of "no shows" the squad could only call on 11 players. With an outfield player in goals, the lads were up against it from the start, but credit to them for making the home side work hard for the points. The trip along the coast to Dunbar United next sunday is a 2nd v 3rd clash and the outcome of this challenge will have a significant bearing on Albion's title aspirations.

Ams game gets all clear

The Ams fixture beat the overnight weather conditions and gave the squad a much needed competitive work out.However, after dominating much of the game, they had to be content with a 2-2 draw, and a share of the points.

Ams game now in doubt?

The Ams fixture away to Tartan FC at Roseburn, Murrayfield, is now subject to pre-match pitch inspection. News update as soon as we get confirmation.

19s game washed away!!!!

Todays U19 fixture away to Fernieside has been postponed. Torrential overnight rain, sleet and snow has taken its toll on playing surfaces.

16s Sunday kick-off

The 16s fixture on Sunday away to Edina Hibs at the Jewel will kick-off at 12.30pm and not 2pm as listed. The change is due to double booking of the pitch. Albion's 16s squad will be given details of meeting times at training tomorrow afternoon.

School Holiday

Due to this weeks school holidays the Colts U8/U9/U10 coaching sessions are also taking a break. All back next Tuesday 22 February.

Fixed Odds News

Saturday 12 February - Four winners shared £100 - Winning Line - 12112X

Fixtures for 19/20 February

Fixtures have now been cast for next weekend and all Albion sides are travelling:-
Ams away to Tartan FC - Roseurn Park (League)
19s away to Fernieside - Fernieside Park - (League)
16s away to Edina Hibs - Jewel Park - (League)

19s fixture washed out

The 19s Bankier Cup tie v North Berwick has been postponed. A 10am inspection deemed the park unplayable after the heavy overnight rain.

16s Sunday sessions

The U16s with no fixture planned, for Sunday, are reminded that a training/coaching will be held tomorrow at Pilrig,from 1pm - 4pm, all players are expected to attend. Changing and shower facilities will be available.

19s await Pilrig inspection

The very heavy overnight rain has put the 19s home cup-tie v North Berwick in some doubt. The club have arranged a 10am inspection.

Weather wins again?

Todays Ams game away to Danderhall has been postponed due to a waterlogged park. This weeks rain has hindered this weekends fixtures. Just as the surfaces were beginning to see some recovery, the torrential rain on Monday and Tuesday, has been a major set back.

Fixtures -Sat 12th February

Fixtures for Saturday 12 February as follows:
Amateurs away to Danderhall MW - Danderhall Recreation Park - League
U19 Youth home to North Berwick - Bankier Cup
Both kick offs 2pm

16s lose title crunch

The 16s lost their crucial 2nd v 1st game away to Craigroyston this afternoon.Storming into a 0-2 lead they proceeded to huff and puff their way through the remainder of the game, and for the second successive week, lost 5-2

16s game okay

Park deemed playable for 16s visit to Craigroyston tomorrow.

19s game sunk

The 19s game away to Spartans at City Park failed an early morning pitch inspection. Surface waterlogged.

Senior game rained off

The Ams fixture away to Pathhead FC has been postponed due to a waterlogged park.

19s fixture venue......another switch

The incessant rain has put this weekends 19s game in doubt. In an attempt to beat the weather Spartans have reverted the fixture back to City Park. However, there will be an inspection by match official Mr Sim tomorrow morning.

19s fixture switch for Saturday

The 19s venue for saturdays away fixture v Spartans FC has been switched to Civil service ground. KO still 2pm

Fixtures - 5 and 6 February

Weekend fixtures as follows:-
saturday 5 February - Ams away to Pathhead FC - League @ Callander park
saturday 5 February - 19s away to Spartans FC - Cruden Bowl Q/Final @ City park
sunday 6 February - U16s away to Craigroyston BC - League @ Muirhouse
all kick offs 2pm

Albion 19s lose in horror conditions

Albion's 19s lost 3-0 in last nights friendly v Civil Service U21s. Played at Forrester 3G floodlit complex, the weather was a major factor in the outcome. Freezing conditions, driving sleet, torrential rain and even snow, made conditions extremely poor. Albion failed to gain any momentum as they rotated substitutes every 10 minutes, just to keep players warm! Club coaches from both sides were almost hypothermic by full time.

19s Midweek Wednesday evening fixture

The U19s friendly fixture planned for Wednesday 2 February, v Civil Service Strollers U21s at Forresters 3G Sports Complex, has now been confirmed. Kick-Off is at 8pm under floodlights. Albion players are reminded to meet at the Strathie for 6:30pm prompt