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The Mantis last won the day on December 12 2022
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Bonnyrigg vs Clyde
The Mantis replied to MonTheClyde_MonTheBullyWee's topic in Scottish League 2 General Chatter
The Clyde fans arriving a day early. Boom boom! -
Went along to Neilston 0 Kilwinning 2 in the WOSFL Div 1, courtesy of Scotrail £17 offer. A couple of pints in the Horseshoe and the Drum and Monkey in between trains. The second week in a row watching the Buffs and this week, led by veteran striker Bryan Boylan, they were comfortable against the bottom club. Goalless at ht but a quick goal and a late clincher, both by no 7 Mark Lamont, settled it on a day when everybody was frozen stiff. A few phone pics below plus a crappy old Kodachrome taken at my last visit in 1996 where the Farmer's Boys were flattered by the 4-0 scoreline as they knocked Bonnyrigg Rose out of the SJC. Th
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WoSFL Premier Division thread
The Mantis replied to glensmad's topic in West of Scotland Football League
Wasting your time reasoning with such a prejudiced individual. Assured me months ago that he had been to plenty LL games but never provided any examples. Doubt he’s ever been east of Harthill Services. If everything he says is true then he wouldn’t have been back after his first one Also waiting to hear why Gala and Gretna are “plastic clubs”. Obviously never been to either, or even Edinburgh Uni which is actually a decent experience although their hard core support is probably only about 30. Gala appear to have a better core support than Darvel and have a proud history in the EOSL. -
First Refusal: the EOS First Division 2023-24
The Mantis replied to HibeeJibee's topic in East of Scotland Football League
And a win at last yesterday, although it was the League Cup? Do you know who got the goals? -
…and a win fir the Vale
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Tranent 3 Kilwinning Rangers 0 (ht 2-0). South Challenge Cup Q-Final at Foresters Park. A comfortable win for the Belters who progress to a home semi-final against EK. First half goals from Cammy Ross (I think) and Scott Gray plus a third from Ross. The Buffs no 15 McCalman has one of the longest throws in the universe. Foresters is always a good place for a visit but there seems to be a dearth of decent boozers in Tranent and none near the ground.
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Visit to "probably the best away day in the SPFL" last Saturday. Steak and Black Pudding pie, Tutties, 2 ginormous smokies to take home. Mixed feelings about it as we don't really want to be there next season...
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Best away day in the Championship.
The Mantis replied to DiegoDiego's topic in Scottish Championship General Chatter
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ICT fans have been right royally spoiled for the past 30 years. And we’re paying for it now… The only grounds in the entire SPFL where I have seen ICT fail to win are East Fife, Stranraer and Ainslie. Still to see ICT play at Bonnyrigg, Elgin, Peterheid, Annan and Dumbarton. I’ve also seen them at I’ve also got 3 wins at Ibrox and 1 at Parkheid.
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We’re going up on Friday for a week. The football will probably start in mid April although it can be Baltic with postponements due to waterlogged pitches. A place like Fivepenny where Ness play can be amazing on the long summer nights. Even had the good luck to see Steve Paterson’s ICT play a friendly there after they won div 3. @sweeneyness was manager last year but they dispensed with his services. I think he was spreading himself rather thinly.