U10s put on a show for Pilrig crowd

The U10s started their second round of 7s fixtures with the visit of Kirkliston SQ at Pilrig Park. A good polished performance, with some good passing and movement, resulted in a home win for the lads.

Albion Colts gain 3 away points

Albion's Colts left it late to secure a well deserved three points away to Melville Rovers with a 2-4 win. An early lead was tainted when a red card inside the first 20 minutes left Albion to battle on with only 10 men. With the game at 2-2, it was two goals from two substitutes, that pushed Albion in front for a deserved away win.

Ams have to settle for point at Pilrig

The Ams played host to Linlithgow at Pilrig and would have been dissapointed with a 2-2 draw. A performance that really should have given them full points hinged on a key home player being red carded at 2-1. The incident changed the flow of the game and allowed the visitors to grab a late equaliser. However, a series of missed chances throughout the game, and especially in the final ten minutes, should have been more than enough to have given Albion a comfortable win.

Weekends now getting busier...

A full set of club fixtures over the weekend as U10 soccer sevens season starts
Saturday 27 August- Ams at home to Linlinthgow - KO2pm
Saturday 27 August - Ams Colts away to Melville Rov (Gyle Park) - KO2pm
Sunday 28 August - U10s home to Kirkliston S/Q - KO 10.30am

Ams score three and still end up pointless

Albion's trio of goals Archibald, Fraser and Martin weren't enough to take anything from last nights visit to Saughton 3G where home side Tollcross Thistle ran out 6-3 winners.

Albion Senior side get quick chance to get over weekend result

The Ams head up to Saughton 3G tonight where they will play Tollcross FC in another midweek league outing. It will be an ideal opportunity for the squad to bounce back from Saturdays heavy home defeat KO 7pm

Five minutes of magic earn Albion Colts their first league point

With the sun setting at blowy Drumbrae and the home side Dunedin cruising to a 4-1 win Albion had only 5 minutes to take something from this game. A headed second goal,from Smith, added to Wilson's first half headed goal, gave Albion a lifeline. With 4 minutes left a marvellous long-range effort from McQuade brought the result back to a respectable 4-3. However, Albion weren't finished and a last minute corner, expertly delivered by Forsyth, tempted Albion who had 9 players in the penalty area at this time, and it was left to the smallest player on the park wee Gav Craig, to prod home the equaliser from close range. A significant point gained by Albion as the home side will be a difficult option for most sides with their strength and organisation. With 85 minutes on the clock, no one could have predicted the end result, but the confidence in the Colts, and the fitness levels of a young squad, proved to be the key that unlocked the door to the Colts first point of the season.

Ams senior side trounced at home!

A dire performance at Pilrig Park today left Albion's senior side with a few red faces to evade the limelight. A below par performance, given recent results, was the last thing expected from todays outing at Pilrig Park. The 0-5 defeat by Seaforth Highlanders, at Pilrig Park, left Albion looking to regroup for Tuesday nights visit to Tollcross

Colts learning the hard way

Albion's Senior Colts side went down 1-3 in last nights league game to Lothian Star. A series of missed chances, as with Saturdays defeat, left the Colts still waiting for their first point at Amateur level.But with only two games played, there were many positives from the game, and with a number of U19 players stepping into the Amateur cauldron, a bit of inexperience, unravelled most of the good passing game witnessed at Pilrig Park, but the first win isn't far away.

Albion Seniors win with style

Albion's Senior side recorded a convincing away victory at North Edinburgh Wanderers. A Rutherford strike and an Archibald hat-trick sent Albion on their way to a 1-4 win. Four points from a possible 6 will kick start their season. With their first home game of 2011/2012 due to take place at Pilrig on Saturday they'll go into that one with confidence.

Pilrig Park recovery

Pilrig Park has made a remarkable recovery from the recent torrential rainfall. The parks maintenance team were hard at work this morning marking the surface. As long as there is no adverse weather conditions fixtures should go ahead as planned.

U8/U9s back after Summer break

Parents are reminded that the 8s and 9s resume new season coaching sessions tomorrow (16 August) at Pilrig Park - 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Senior Ams game gets green light

Tonights Senior Ams game will go ahead as planned. A weekend pitch inspection at East

Senior Colts endure mixed day at Dunbar

A pulsating performance on the opening day of the season wasn't enough to give the Colts even a share of the points at Dunbar. In a game dominated from start to finish the Colts hit the woodwork 3 times in the opening 15 minutes, missed a mass of chances, then miss a penalty in the final minute to lose 1-0. Many positives from the game and the Senior debuts of some of the Clubs U19 players from last seasons squad was very encouraging.

Senior Ams fixture switch almost pays off

The Ams were 5 minutes from an opening day victory as they led 1-3, only to be undone with two late goals leaving them to settle for a share of the points as they headed back along the motorway with a 3-3 draw. A point away from home in Premier Division Two is a creditable start to the season.

Ams draw a tricky away tie in Scottish Cup

The clubs Senior side enjoyed a bye in the first round of the National competition, but found themselves landed with a tricky away tie to either Hillfoots Community Club (Tillicoutry) or EastVale Ams (Buckhaven, Fife) with the tie due to be played on or before Saturday 15 October

Senior Colts gear up for Amateur league debut

Albion's new Senior side will head 25 miles down the East coast to Dunbar where they will attempt to take all three points home to Leith. With a full squad available for selection a good performance will settle the nerves for the long season ahead.

Ams find a solution to blank Saturday

In a hastily arranged series of phone calls the Senior Ams side were able to reverse their opening day fixture and will now travel to Livingston to fulfil their league fixture. A bit of travelling to do, but it should be worth it to get the season up and running. Heading back to Leith with all three points will make it all worthwhile.

Senior Colts game still on.....Up to now?

The Senior Colts are due to kick of their new season away to Dunbar United tomorrow and word is that the game is still on. The Colts are due to play on the surface at Dunbar United Junior ground and it has a reputation of constantly beating the elements. This may however change in the next 24 hours, but we'll list updates, as we get them

Start to Season delayed by torrential rain....Ams v Livingston - OFF

Pilrig Park fell to the weather like every other park in the Lothians. A pitch inspection this morning left club officials in no doubt that the parks was never going to be playable. As 90% of the park was in perfect condition there was a small "pond" sitting on an area of the park that has experienced soil compaction problems over the last 4 seasons. It was so bad that, if there isn't a dramatic change in the weather and temperatures don't jump significantly in order to dry the area out, then there will also be some doubt over the Senior Colts midweek fixture on Wednesday evening.

Colts Game caught out by the Weather

Tonights Senior Colts friendly v Spartans at Silverknowes has been rained off. The incessant overnight rain has flooded the park.

Soccer Camp.....it's all go

The final three days of the U10 soccer cahectic entering a hectic schedule of events.
Today, the lads will head for an indoor session at World of Soccer, then depart for their evening visit to Hampden Park for the Scotland - Denmark game.
Thursday, they spend the day at Livingston FC footbAll complex for some coaching activity
Friday, directly after a days coaching at Pilrig Park, the lads will be guests of Hibernian FC when they head down to the clubs training headquarters for another session. It's certainly been a fun packed week.

Scottish Amateur Cup and East of Scotland Cup dates

The following dates are listed for the early rounds of the SAFA National Cup. The clubs Senior Amatuer side will compete, as usual, this season. The Colts have opted out in order to concentrate on building their first season and will committ to local domestic Fixtures only.

Dates:-Scottish Amateur Cup
1st Round (East Section) Saturday 24th September 2011
2nd Round (East Section) Saturday 15th October 2011
3rd Round                 Saturday 5th November 2011
4th Round                 Saturday 3rd December 2011

Dates:- East of Scotland Cup
1st Round                 Saturday 8th October 2011
2nd Round                 Saturday 29th October 2011
3rd Round                 Saturday 19th November 2011

A good laugh to brighten up a dull Monday morning

The link below has been sent by some of the Senior Colts players in regards to Saturdays game v Civil SS U21s. The lads are having a good laugh about it. As one player speculated in his email, CS ground has changed it's name in the last year, but it must have also went through another change and is now called Fantasy Island!

http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/civilservicestrollersfc/155109/Matches/report/3077341

U10 Holiday Soccer Camp

The club's U10 Holiday Soccer Camp kick-off tomorrow with a week long, 25 hour, soccer special. Monday to Friday, 10am - 3pm, the U10 soccer sevens section will enjoy a series of enhanced soccer skill sessions. Additional activities include, a trip to the Scotland v Denmark game on Wednesday evening at Hampden Park, which will be for many, if not all the lads, their first look at the National Stadium. It will be a long and late night, but its up bright an early on Thursday morning where the lads and coaches will enjoy a visit to Livingston FC Training complex. Soccer Camp Information Leaflet is listed on the club website @ www.redpathalbion.co.ok However, the programme page, which was always subject to change, does not include the Hampden or Livingston FC visits. Parents also note that due to the Hampden visit, the Wednesday session will close at lunchtime. The usual U10 Tuesday evening (9 August)coaching session is also postponed due to the holiday camp

Senior Colts share the spoils with Civil Service 21s

The Senior Colts jumped of the blocks with the first of their two pre-season games ending in a 4-4 draw at Civil Service Strollers U21s. A squad of 18 players travelled to CCS Sports Ground and led 0-1 at half time from a Burnett goal. They then romped into a 0-3 lead with goals from Beady and Ferguson. A wealth of changes unsettled the flow and they then found themselves pegged back to 3-3. A fourth goal from Herrera put the Colts back in front, before a costly defensive error ended the game with both teams level.

Senior Ams game No-Go

The Senior Ams game was a late casualty today as Sandy's postponed the game due to staff cover problems at their Castleview venue. The lads made the most of it as they put in a 2 hour practice session at Pilrig Park.

Senior Colts fix up pre-season tests

The Albion Colts have hurriedly arranged two pre-season games in the lead up to the big kick-off on the 13 August. The first test comes on Saturday 6 August away to Civil Service Strollers U21 at Marine Drive KO 2pm, then on Wednesday 10 August the Colts travel to Silverknowes to play Spartans U21 side KO 7pm

Albion hit the goal trail in tonights pre-season friendly

Goals from Archibald (2)and Martin gave Albion their first pre-season win v Tynecastle down at Peffermill. Next up is a visit to Craigmillar to play Sandy's FC on Saturday, which could be the final warm up before the season kicks off on the 13 Auguat

Seniors on road again tonight

The Senior Ams head for Peffermill this evening to play Tynecastle FC in another pre-season friendly - KO 7pm

L&EAFA Senior Cup Draws

Centenary Cup - Both the Ams and the Colts were given bye's into round two

Round Two
Pathead Ams v Redpath Albion AFC
Fernieside v Redpath Albion Colts
The Logan Cup also credited both Albion sides with bye's into round two

Round Two
Redpath Albion Colts v Melville Rovers
Watt Star v Redpath Albion AFC

Date of ties still to be arranged

Senior Colts early season fixtures

The Senior Colts early season fixtures are now confirmed:-

Saturday 13 August - Away to Dunbar United (League) Ref:- Mr Hannan
Wednesday 17 August - Home to Lothian Star (League) Ref:- Mr Lindsay KO 6.45
Saturday 20 August - Away to Dunedin Ath (League) Ref:- Mr Ramage
Saturday 27 August - Away to Melville Rovers (League) Ref:- Mr Hammersley

No Fixture cast for Mon 22/Wed 24 August, but this may change.

Senior Colts league change

The Senior Colts also felt the affects of the league re-shuffle. The Central Division is now no longer and Colts will now be in the 12 team Edinburgh East Division as listed below:-

Edinburgh East
C S Strollers
Dunbar Utd
Dunedin Ath
Edin Southern
Leith Star
Lothian Star
Mayfield & Easthouses
Melville Rovers
Musselburgh Windsor
Pathhead
Redpath Albion Colts
St Vincents

Seniors early season fixtures

The Seniors early season fixture list for August has also been published:-

Saturday 13 August - Home to Livingston AFC (League) Ref:- Mr Easton
Monday 15 August - Away to North Edinburgh Wds (League) Ref:- Mr Gardner KO6.45pm
Saturday 20 August - Home to Seaforth Highlanders (League) Ref:- Mr Pettigrew
Tuesday 23 August - Away to Tollcross Ams (League) Ref:- Mr Clark KO 7pm
Saturday 27 August - Home to Linlithgow Th (League) Ref:- Mr De Herts

Note:- Tuesday 23 August away to Tollcross is begin played on a TUESDAY

Seniors re-jigged league set-up

The Seniors elevation to Premier Division Two and the recent association league re-shuffle has now been confirmed with the publication of the final league formation:-

Premier Division 2
Barca-Milton 97
Bathgate Th
Edinburgh Rose
Fernieside
Heriot Vale
Linlithgow Th
Livingston AFC
Newtongrange Star A
North Edinburgh Wdrs
Redpath Albion
Seaforth Highlanders
Tollcross Th

Midweek Coaching/Training schedules

Monday 01 August - Senior Ams - Pilrig Park - 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Tuesday 02 August - U10s Juniors - Pilrig Park - 6.30pm to 8pm
Wednesday 03 August - Senior Ams - Pilrig Park - 7:15pm to 9.15pm
Wednesday 03 August - Senior Colts - Pilrig Park - 6.30pm - 8.30pm

L&EAFA League and Fixture details

The recent changes to league re-shuffling has now been decided and the data is listed on the Amateur association website. All data relevant to the Seniors and Senior Colts, league opponents and early season fixtures, will be listed on the Blog later today.

U10 Juniors restart

The Clubs U10s will restart Tuesday evening coaching session tomorrow. Phase II of the ESSSDA season commences at the end of August. Sessions at Pilrig Park from 6.30pm - 8pm.

Ams push for match fitness, but lose friendly

The Seniors lost their third pre-season outing 2-0 at Lauriston FC on Saturday.