Flybhoy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I think it's a lifestyle choice by McClair, he was always a bit on the Bohemian side. Brian McClair was a guest at our supporters club end of season do a few years ago, was a Saturday evening bash, he decided to come through on the train at lunchtime and got absolutely pished in the pub nearby, he could barely bite his fingernails by the 7.30 kick off time , still spent all night chatting to folk and posing for pictures mind you, great guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 14 hours ago, Flybhoy said: Panini stickers montage of Scottish strikers in 1983, unusual Motherwell strip Brian McClair appears to be wearing. Tbf, that photo of John (aka Polaris) MacDonald is something of a collector's item ... he's still on his feet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 9 hours ago, Otis Blue said: Tbf, that photo of John (aka Polaris) MacDonald is something of a collector's item ... he's still on his feet! Polaris was a bit of a Jonah: Played for Scarborough (went bust), Airdriedonians (went bust) and Rangers (ahem) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Programme for a match between 2 teams no longer in the senior national leagues, Brechin City v East Stirlingshire. Typical City 4 pager from the early to late 70s, I find these quite charming, compared to the over sized, over priced brochures issued nowadays, but that's maybe just me. Stalwart Ritchie in goals for City (presumably) and is that Dennis Gillespie in the squad? Apart from the ubiquitous Newman don't recognise any of the 'Shire players, apart from Whiteford, perhaps. Played on 5th March 1977, 1-0 to the visitors in front of a remarkably accurate attendance of 252. A rather cheeky effort from Alloa I always thought it was protocol for teams not to slag off each other, but "Brechin are usually looked upon as one of the strongest teams in the Second Division for the reason that they generally help to hold it up." The only saving grace it was issued by the Supporters Club rather than the club itself, but it's a wee bit below the belt, imo. The League Cup clash ended 1-1 in front of 1370 spectators. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 6 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Programme for a match between 2 teams no longer in the senior national leagues, Brechin City v East Stirlingshire. John Sime lived in the prefabs up the road from me and was a year or 2 ahead of me at primary school. He eventually moved to Australia playing for Brisbane Lions in the old NSL and various coaching roles with A-League side Brisbane Roar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Shire still played 2-3-5 in the 70s! No wonder they struggled. Outside right is wee Bobby McCulley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Jacksgranda said: Programme for a match between 2 teams no longer in the senior national leagues, Brechin City v East Stirlingshire. Typical City 4 pager from the early to late 70s, I find these quite charming, compared to the over sized, over priced brochures issued nowadays, but that's maybe just me. Stalwart Ritchie in goals for City (presumably) and is that Dennis Gillespie in the squad? Apart from the ubiquitous Newman don't recognise any of the 'Shire players, apart from Whiteford, perhaps. 10 minutes ago, Ranaldo Bairn said: Shire still played 2-3-5 in the 70s! No wonder they struggled. Outside right is wee Bobby McCulley. Possibly Stevie 'Snowy' Morrison up front for Shire? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, Boghead ranter said: Possibly Stevie 'Snowy' Morrison up front for Shire? Now that I've woken up, I must be talking shite. 77 would be too early for that Morrison. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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annan4eva Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, annan4eva said: Solway Star circa 1912/14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 8 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Programme for a match between 2 teams no longer in the senior national leagues, Brechin City v East Stirlingshire. Typical City 4 pager from the early to late 70s, I find these quite charming, compared to the over sized, over priced brochures issued nowadays, but that's maybe just me. Stalwart Ritchie in goals for City (presumably) and is that Dennis Gillespie in the squad? Apart from the ubiquitous Newman don't recognise any of the 'Shire players, apart from Whiteford, perhaps. Played on 5th March 1977, 1-0 to the visitors in front of a remarkably accurate attendance of 252. A rather cheeky effort from Alloa I always thought it was protocol for teams not to slag off each other, but "Brechin are usually looked upon as one of the strongest teams in the Second Division for the reason that they generally help to hold it up." The only saving grace it was issued by the Supporters Club rather than the club itself, but it's a wee bit below the belt, imo. The League Cup clash ended 1-1 in front of 1370 spectators. Denis Gillespie had retired by then, that must have been Ralph Gillespie who played for a number of years at Glebe Park and moved to Arbroath. Think the 'Whiteford' would be Davie, ex Motherwell, cousin of Derek. 'Rae' was Tommy Rae, who played fro a lot of different clubs in his career, starting out at Aberdeen in the late 'sixties. He looked like Alex Smith. That Alloa crowd was decent given the attendances these days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 34 minutes ago, Dundee Hibernian said: Denis Gillespie had retired by then, that must have been Ralph Gillespie who played for a number of years at Glebe Park and moved to Arbroath. Think the 'Whiteford' would be Davie, ex Motherwell, cousin of Derek. 'Rae' was Tommy Rae, who played fro a lot of different clubs in his career, starting out at Aberdeen in the late 'sixties. He looked like Alex Smith. That Alloa crowd was decent given the attendances these days. I could have sworn that Tommy Rae started with Thistle and then went to the Dons. Turns out I was wrong. Pic of the Day Action from the 13th September 1969 as Tommy Rae takes a corner against Morton in front of the South Terrace. The open terraces stretched beyond the full length of the ground. The imposing gasometer dominated the Pittodrie skyline. The half-time scoreboard and original TV gantry were also in view. This was the last area of the old ground to be developed. For the record the game finished 2-2, with a young Joe Harper setting up both the visitors’ goals. A few weeks after this game he was signed by Aberdeen and later that season would help them win the Scottish Cup. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raidernation Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1970 was the first I remember, been at all since up to 2012 when I moved over here (officially) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Just now, Raidernation said: 1970 was the first I remember, been at all since up to 2012 when I moved over here (officially) So was I and I was at the 1967 final, but I don't think that counts as a "memory". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) My mother was at all from '46 onward until '70 My grandfather (who was an evil bugger) was secretary of the Aberdeenshire (and for a while Scottish) Juvenile FA for something like 50 years and would get tickets. Never gave any to me! Edited January 22 by Raidernation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 7 minutes ago, Raidernation said: My mother was at all from '46 onward until '70 My grandfather (who was an evil bugger) was secretary of the Aberdeenshire (and for a while Scottish) Juvenile FA for something like 50 years and would get tickets. Never gave any to me! Dirty dog! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 On 21/01/2023 at 10:26, Ranaldo Bairn said: Shire still played 2-3-5 in the 70s! No wonder they struggled. Outside right is wee Bobby McCulley. Fondly remembered by older Sons fans as the 'Subbuteo Man'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Fondly remembered by older Sons fans as the 'Subbuteo Man'. And by Falkirk fans, aptly on this thread, as posing for an all time classic shot where he is pictured crawling through Alan Mackin's legs in the Brockville changing room. I've not seen it for years though, although the Terrace boys recreated it (accidentally?) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Bartender Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 10 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: There's only one Martin Buchan. However old is he now, he'd be a great addition/improvement to the back line. Classy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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