Juniors head for summer break

Last nights Junior coaching session was the last before everyone heads off for their summer break. The new ESSDA season commences on Sunday 19/26 August. In order to prepare for the new season, our 9s/10s and U11 squads, are reminded that sessions for the new season at Pilrig Park begin on Tuesday 31 July

Seniors rule change long overdue

The national legislators have finally listened to the people that matter, the players. For as long as we can remember there has been a huge lobby of local associations from U19 through to Amateurs imploring the games "rulers" to allow the use of five substitutes to be used at each game. Next season the associations administering 19s to Senior will trial the five substitute rule. Now at least if you list 16 players to play clubs will have an opportunity to offer all 16 players some game time.

Albion 11s end season in style

Albion's early morning trip to Roslin for their end of season fixture was wrapped up in some style as they produced another superb high standard performance. Sun, rain and a stiff breeze, added to the excitement and both sets of players coped admirably with the good old Scottish weather. A high return of goals from Albion ensured the lads finished the season on a real positive note.

Ams pre season fixture date changes

The dates of two pre season fixtures have been amended which are now as follows:- Saturday 28 July - away to Lothian Star - Venue - Meadowmil Wednesday 01 August - away to Dunbar United - Venue - Meadowmill Saturday 04 August - away to Edinburgh Academy - Venue - Edinburgh Academy Wednesday 08 August - away to Musselburgh Windsor - Venue - TBC There is no guarantee that there wont be additional changes as pitches etc are reliant on councils confirming suitability. Hopefully, these dates and venues, are final.

U11s on the road on Sunday

Albion's U11s travel to Roslin for their final Sunday fixture of the season. Kick is 10am with players asked to meet at Pilrig school for 9am. This game is rearranged from last Sunday's postponed ESSSDA fixture.

Rain stops play!

To use an old cricketing comment, Rain Stopped Play at Pilrig this morning, as the club was left with no alternative but to postpone the U11s game. The constant rainfall left the park unsuitable for football at this level. There was a 50/50 chance of playing but dragging Beeslack in to Leith from out of town left us with no option. We'll try to play the fixture next Sunday. It was particularly disappointing for everyone as this was officially the last game of the ESSSDA season.

Saturday session postponed

The regular U11s coaching session, due to take place tomorrow at Pilrig Park, has been postponed. With constant showers over the last 48 hours, the sevens park at Pilrig, is being preserved to ensure that Sundays U11 fixture vs. Beeslack can go ahead. Any activity on the park tomorrow would have an adverse affect on the playing surface.