MATCH 1563 - Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Sesason:  2014/15
Friendly
Venue:  Dumbarton FC Stadium (aka Bet Butler Stadium)

DUMBARTON    0    CARLISLE UNITED    2

Scorers:  Amoo. Dempsey

Interesting comparison between the strengths of sides in Scottish second tier against an English 4th tier team.  From start to finish Carlisle were well on top and Dumbarton caused their cross border opponents very little trouble.  The gulf in ability is no doubt reflected in the clubs wage bill.

Main reason for taking in the game as it was my first chance to visit Dumbarton's "new" home and replica of the previous new ground at East Fife with one Grandstand and nothing else around the rest of the ground.

A few milestones tonight:

1st visit to Dumbarton new stadium

10th Dumbarton match

20th Carlisle match





MATCH 1562 - Tuesday, 22 July 2014

SEASON 2014/15
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Qualifying Round 2nd Leg
Venue:  MURRAYFIELD STADIUM (2)

CELTIC    4    RK REYKJAVIK    0

Scorers: Van Dijk (2), Pukki (2)

Due to the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Celtic decided to use Murrayfield Stadium as their "home" ground.  This was the second match for me at the home of Scottish Rugby having seen Barcelona v Hearts there a few years ago.

Overall it was a good experience for the Celtic fans with fantastic weather, a day out for some in the capital, a chance to use the new tram system and a comfortable Celtic win.  The only downside was the  high volume of traffic into Edinburgh at rush hour.

It was my first match involving an Icelandic football club and the start of season no. 34 following Celtic.

MATCH 1561 - Saturday, 5 July 2014

SEASON:  2014/15
FRIENDLY
Venue:  BAYVIEW STADIUM

EAST FIFE    0    FULHAM    3

Scorers: Zverotić, Rodallega, Woodrow

First visit to Bayview for my first match of season 2014/15. The ground on the shore of the Fife coast was basked in sunshine for the pre-season match. 

Only second time seeing East Fife which gives them a record of 2 defeats and 5 goals conceded with zero scored.

As for Fulham this was the third time watching them which for a pre-season run out was much better than the previous random match I watched them in at Blackburn Rovers in 2009 which ended 1-1.  

Scott Parker and Hugo Rodallega were the well know players on show for Fulham while Gary Naysmith was playing for East Fife.

Summary: Season 2013/14

TOTAL MATCHES:   45

 

 

Breakdown:

• Celtic            34
• Non Celtic    11

 

Scottish Premier League -     24
Scottish League Div Two  -      1

Scottish Cup                -            4

Scottish League Cup   -            2

UEFA Champions League -     6

English FA Premiership   -       1

English FA Cup                    -   3
English League Cup           -     3

Friendlies                          -       1