[A Trialist]

Hello peoples, this is going to sound well weird but here goes.

essentially, we are a a bunch of Liverpool fans, who basically travel all over watching the mighty reds. however, this season, as a bit of a novely, we have decided to sort of adopt a Scottish third division team to support for the season. what we are planning to do, is hire a coach otr two, and head up to watch "our team" this season.

Where we could do with your help in all of this is deciding who our team will be. there are a few rules, they cant play in Blue, they cant have United as part as their name, and they must not be from a large City.

we would like somewhere friendly, with decent boozers and decent craic.

any help and ideas are most welcome.

Belting Forum by the way, i've really enjoyed reading through the posts

[SimonLichtie]

Choose Arbroath!

Were the world records holders of the biggest score EVER, 36-0 against Bon Accord in 1885 in the Scottish Cup.

Were also the closest side to the sea in Britain.

[mid-table]

Don't choose Berwick, we can do without another group of fans supporting them as a "novelty". It really pisses me off the number of people that think it's a big "novelty" to support a lower Scottish League team. If you have lots of money to invest and will be at every game then feel free.
You support Liverpool, watch them.

edit to include; sorry if these appears rude, but it's honest.

This post has been edited by mid-table: 21 June 2006 - 23:13

[A Trialist]

mid-table, on Jun 22 2006, 00:12, said:

Don't choose Berwick, we can do without another group of fans supporting them as a "novelty". It really pisses me off the number of people that think it's a big "novelty" to support a lower Scottish League team. If you have lots of money to invest and will be at every game then feel free.
You support Liverpool, watch them.

edit to include; sorry if these appears rude, but it's honest.

no, its fair enough response tbh, buti'm sure an extra couple of hundred fans through the turnstiles once or twice a year might come in handy.

and i do watch Liverpool, home and away, its more of a day out combined with a bit of football and a bit off craic

[Links_Park_Dynamo]

SimonLichtie, on Jun 22 2006, 00:07, said:

Choose Arbroath!

Were the world records holders of the biggest score EVER, 36-0 against Bon Accord in 1885 in the Scottish Cup.

Were also the closest side to the sea in Britain.

He asked for somewhere with decent boozers Simon

[cityfan]

Choose Elgin City

It's proberly the smallest city you'll ever visit (20,000 people) and has plenty of good places to drink.

If your adopting a scottish team, why bother just crossing the border n heading for the central belt, make it worthwhile and head all the way north to elgin and make a proper trip out of it!

We already have a group from Bolton who do a similar thing once a season.

[Links_Park_Dynamo]

cityfan, on Jun 22 2006, 00:33, said:

Choose Elgin City

It's proberly the smallest city you'll ever visit (20,000 people) and has plenty of good places to drink.

What happens if they stop in Brechin or Dunblane en-route to Elgin then your claims are shattered

[Neilly]

Choose Stenhousemuir, the Akabusi Loyal will welcome you with open arms.

We are also likely to go the season unbeaten next season

[Howlin' Wilf]

A Trialist, on Jun 21 2006, 23:46, said:

Hello peoples, this is going to sound well weird but here goes.

essentially, we are a a bunch of Liverpool fans, who basically travel all over watching the mighty reds. however, this season, as a bit of a novely, we have decided to sort of adopt a Scottish third division team to support for the season. what we are planning to do, is hire a coach otr two, and head up to watch "our team" this season.

Where we could do with your help in all of this is deciding who our team will be. there are a few rules, they cant play in Blue, they cant have United as part as their name, and they must not be from a large City.

we would like somewhere friendly, with decent boozers and decent craic.

any help and ideas are most welcome.

Belting Forum by the way, i've really enjoyed reading through the posts

Choose Dumbarton. We have the most spectacular location at the foot of Dumbarton Rock (see below) and you could make your first visit to a testimonial for our long serving player Craig Brittain http://www.craigbrittain.co.uk/ Two decent boozers (The Rock Bowling Club and the Stags Head) within a stonesthrow and if you buy a season ticket you can get in to the pre match bar in the stadium. We were the first ever Scottish League Champions and are one of the oldest clubs in the country (third oldest in Scotland) Only 10 minutes from the M8 motorway too so no excessive travelling.

Attached File(s)

•  DSCF0340.JPG (1.25MB)
  Number of downloads: 13

This post has been edited by Howlin' Wilf: 22 June 2006 - 06:38

[Joe M]

Why don't you choose a different club each time you travel?

I would pick a club like Montrose, they could be the next Gretna with the investment they're getting just now and it could be a good ride following them. They're a small club thinking big, much better to go for them than one of the bigger clubs who just yo-yo up and down the leagues.

Why not try a Highland League club? They have a much better atmosphere at their games as they have a great history playing the same clubs for years.

This post has been edited by Joe M: 22 June 2006 - 07:10

[Ladyfan]

A Trialist, on Jun 21 2006, 23:46, said:

Hello peoples, this is going to sound well weird but here goes.

essentially, we are a a bunch of Liverpool fans, who basically travel all over watching the mighty reds. however, this season, as a bit of a novely, we have decided to sort of adopt a Scottish third division team to support for the season. what we are planning to do, is hire a coach otr two, and head up to watch "our team" this season.

Where we could do with your help in all of this is deciding who our team will be. there are a few rules, they cant play in Blue, they cant have United as part as their name, and they must not be from a large City.

we would like somewhere friendly, with decent boozers and decent craic.

any help and ideas are most welcome.

Belting Forum by the way, i've really enjoyed reading through the posts

Come to Methil! We fit all the above rules! I'm sure that all those with horse faces and shrek features could be removed for your visit!

Liverpool is a city that I visit about twice a year. Going in December for a Bunnymen gig at the Carling Academy and am awaiting the fixtures to be announced to see if I can take a game in too. Obviously, I am a right thinking person and when I visit God's country I am on the red side!

Edit to add - there are lots of Reds up here too - kinda like home but with a Scottish accent!

This post has been edited by Ladyfan: 22 June 2006 - 07:35

[Casey]

Howlin' Wilf, on Jun 22 2006, 07:34, said:

Choose Dumbarton. We have the most spectacular location at the foot of Dumbarton Rock (see below) and you could make your first visit to a testimonial for our long serving player Craig Brittain http://www.craigbrittain.co.uk/ Two decent boozers (The Rock Bowling Club and the Stags Head) within a stonesthrow and if you buy a season ticket you can get in to the pre match bar in the stadium. We were the first ever Scottish League Champions and are one of the oldest clubs in the country (third oldest in Scotland) Only 10 minutes from the M8 motorway too so no excessive travelling.

Ahem, Wilf, one doesn't need to be a season ticket holder to avail ones self of the pre-match bar. Just use the home turnstiles.

[Howlin' Wilf]

Casey, on Jun 22 2006, 08:44, said:

Ahem, Wilf, one doesn't need to be a season ticket holder to avail ones self of the pre-match bar. Just use the home turnstiles.

Well that makes it an even more attractive proposition Casey!

[cecilfaethebridge]

Come to Cliftonhill to see the 'Vers! Experience Scotland's other national drink (Buckfast); recline in the luxurious surroundings of Coatbridge and join in the friendly banter!

Joking aside, we have a young developing team, a highly able manager and an enthusiastic chairman. After years in the wilderness, we are rebuilding for the future and living within our means.

See you for the first home game. XXX

[C'Way The Mo]

Under your criteria you can't choose Queen's Park (large city) or Montrose (blue). However, there is a difference in terms up here regarding large areas of population - for example Dundee wouldn't be classed as a large city in England but it's our 4th biggest city (around 160,000). Because of this Coatbridge and possibly Falkirk would be classed as large towns here but definetly not in England. If you are going for small to regular sized towns with basement league clubs then you are left with - Stenhousemuir, Berwick Arbroath, Dumbarton, E Fife and Elgin.
In saying that though don't dismiss the two forementioned teams. E Stirlingshire are a natural choice at the moment because they are in dire straits - they play in Falkirk which has a largish population and also has an SPL club playing in the town. Albion Rovers are from Coatbridge which is a large area but their team suffers from it's close proximity to Glasgow and the large Celtic support in the town.

Don't choose Arbroath.

[Ladyfan]

chalky, on Jun 22 2006, 09:18, said:

hi again please dont go to east fife they will steel all your money and rape your women[ lol ok thats mabie over the top] but DONT go to east fife they are minging

F'in rich coming fae the great unwashed of Cowdung

GTF day has passed, now do one

[boardroomshuffler]

If you want to visit teams with one sided plastic stadiums visit East Fife or Dumbarton(not recommended).

Queens Park play at souless Hampden and most of their fans rush home after the game to dawn their top hat and tails,they have no interest in football and listen to Boney M (not recommended).

Stenhouemuir and Arbroath play in Maroon with Stenny being yet another plastic stadium ,meanwhile on a windy day (GUSTS OVER 5MPH) you have to take out extra life insurance and you are constantly harassed by insurance salesman as you enter the ground(not recommended).

Elgin are strange ,don't get me wrong strange can be attractive but not so the case in Elgin,where a 2 bedroomed flat is deemed a mansion and they cannot accept they are highlanders ,they obviously are ,so they are better to humour rather than support(not recommended).


Playing in a ghastly red and yellow Albion Rovers who for some reason call themselves "the wee rovers" which may seem to be justified but no one knows who the big rovers are,so it can only be deemed a ploy to gain a sympathy vote.

Other interesting facts about "the wee rovers".If you decide to follow them, please read the following facts .To gain admission to the stadium hiking boots are highly recommended,the average age of the support is 73 and junior membership is age 9- 60 and all they talk about is the war and wear driving gloves(not recommended).


Montrose play in blue and are not worth talking about(not recommended)

East Stirling do have attractions, though to unearth them a degree in history might be of use and with no disrespect, to follow Shire would not help them in anyway as sadly the entrance fee would in no way go to help the club or their players(not recommended)


So who does this leave ,why none other than the DREAM TEAM,THE HANDSOME BOYS THE GLORIOUSLY WONDERFUL BERWICK RANGERS.

Based in the north east of ENGLAND and only a penalty kick from the non qualifiers,Berwick well what can i say (ignore the rant from london based dundonian mid - table the username suits obviously the prescription frees had not kicked in when he posted)Berwick has easier access ,better facilities ,pubs clubs etc than any of our counterparts,a vast array of individuals as fans so many to mention ,the biggest plus of course is my great self ,probably themost wonderful human being since Nana Maskouriand the envy of manySo thats it BERWICK RANGERS ,best team ,best location ,best facilities ,best supporters , but who ever you chose chose well.


BERWICK RANGERS are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

This post has been edited by boardroomshuffler: 22 June 2006 - 09:38

[BerwickMad]

Choose Berwick Rangers. We are the only English club in the Scottish Leagues and it has to be one of the best away days in Scottish football. You can still stand on the terrace in the Ducket and us and Stenny are the only two sets of fans who make any noise at home. Our away trips are class too and we always have a laugh. All sets of fans coming up for a few games a season are welcome and always have a great time. We are also in the book "Cult Football Clubs" if you have ever read it. midtable is in the very small minority. Infact he is the only person I have ever heard to have this view.

[TheBorderer]

Choose Berwick - where else would you find Scots and English cheering for the same side!

[boardroomshuffler]

Tomsk the beano has had a troubled life.

[BLADES MAN]

boardroomshuffler, on Jun 22 2006, 10:28, said:

Montrose play in blue and are not worth talking about(not recommended)

You, sir, are a fud. If you are so proud to be from "ENGLAND" please feel free to feck off and play there.

[wellibob]

dont go to any of the following as you will outnumber the home support.
Shire, albion rovers, montrose (lowest home support in league) or stenny

stay away from plastic stadia as theyre crap and get no atmosphere. i.e Dumbarton, east fife, Queens park (souless).

That leaves berwick (just be like watching an other english team and I thought idea was to see a scotish team), Arbroath & elgin.

Only montrose play in blue.

If I was you , I'd plump for Brechin.