Senior side promoted and a ball hasn't been kicked!

The first club council meeting of the Lothian and Edinburgh AFA was held last night and with a number of teams withdrawing from the association a late and hurried reshuffle of the divisions was called for. As a result Albion's Seniors have been elevated to Premier Division 2. The Ams management team commented that "it weas always our goal to aim for promotion to Premier Two this season, so we've achieved this goal a season early. The challenge is now there to push ahead and we'll certainly approach the challenge with optimism". Some rethinking will have to done by the management team and the next fortnight will be primed towards further strengthening the squad.

Albion lose out 4-2 in Wednesday night friendly

Some rusty defending left Albion on the losing side in their midweek friendly away to West Pilton Albion. The squad get an opportunity to stretch the legs again tomorrow when they travel to Silverknowes to play Lauriston - KO 2pm

Official Club website now back

The Clubs official website is now back after a small Summer revamp.

Senior Colts Training details

The Senior Colts squad is shaping up for the start of the new season. Twice weekly training sessions are held on Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm

Senior Squad head to Pilton for pre-season fixture

The Ams get another opportunity to stretch their legs again tonight as they make the short journey to East Pilton Park to play Pilton Albion Wanderers - KO 6:45pm

Tonights Ams Colts training session pulled

This evenings pe-season training session for the Senior Colts has been postponed due to the heavy conditions at Pilrig Park. The incessant rainfall over the last 5 days has made large areas of Pilrig unusable. Saturdays session is still planned for 2pm.

Seniors per-season fixture update

The Ams have added another fixture to their pre-season schedule. In addition to games already arranged the squad will now travel to local side West Pilton Albion on Wednesday 27 July - KO 6:45pm

Week long U10 coaching school now confirmed

The club can now confirm the proposed U10 coaching school will be held from Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August. The school will give the coaching team unprecedented access to the U10 squad Held at Pilrig Park each day from 10am - 3pm, with players meeting at the Pilmeny Youth Centre clubrooms at 9.45pm, the 25 hour soccer school provides us with an opportunity to massively widen the scope of a typical weekly coaching session. It would take 5 months worth of usual Tuesday sessions to impart the coaches knowledge, but our week in August will fast track five months worth of coaching into a 5 day soccer school. With Phase II of the U10 soccer 7s season due to commence on Sunday 28 August, the soccer school will ensure the lads are ready. The project has proved very popular, and the club has been swamped with calls and email enquiries. Please note that applications are only open to Redpath Albion Junior club U10 members

Amateur Colts raring to go

The new Amateur Colts squad is gearing up for the new season as they meet for their first pre-season session on Saturday 16 July. Most of the Colts will be returning to familiar surroundings as they arrive at Pilrig Park for a tough afternoon session under the coaching guidance of Robbie Huxtsble and Cristo O'Brien

Pre season steps up a gear

The Ams will up their pre season schedule over the weekend with a trip to Gullane Beach on Saturday 16 July. Mini Bus leaves the Strathie at 1pm. Then a regular Pilrig Psrk session on Monday 18 July,7.15pm to 9pm, before their first pre-season friendly on Wednesday 20 July away to North Merchiston Vale at Harrison Park - KO 7pm

Ams pre-season schedule part two....

Phase II of the Ams pre season preparation begins on Saturday with a trip to Arthur Seat for some heavy stamina work from 2pm - 4pm, then its back to familiar ground on Monday 11 July with a session at Pilrig park from 7.15pm to 9pm. The sixth session of the season will be held on Wednesday 13 July, again at Pilrig park, from 7.15pm - 9pm

3v2 Soccer Academy Camp at Pilrig

Albion have teamed up with 3v2 Soccer Academy to provide two - five day long coaching camps at
Pilrig Park and school over the summer holidays. From Monday 11 to Friday 15 July and Monday 25 to Friday 29 July each week long coaching camp is open to 5-12 year olds and each daily session is from 9am - 4pm. Places are going fast so be quick. For further details consult the 3v2 website @ www.3v2socceracademy.co.uk and follow the holiday camp section. A number of Albion Junior club members have already signed up, but any parent of a club member wishing further details is asked to contact the club via email at webmaster@redpathalbion.co.uk