club news/ 2009

West of Scotland Cup

2nd Round : 6th March 2010

Vale of Clyde v Clydebank FC

The match was approaching ninety minutes with the score at 0 - 0. Match referee Frank Connor awarded Clydebank a free kick which was sent into the Vales goalmouth as the Bankies searched for a late winner. Some solid defending followed by our defence which ended with the pass of the day from Joe Hayes as he sweetly struck the ball towards the on runing Keiran Downs. Downs set off goalbound and took control of the ball at speed, and with the Bankies defenders chasing in vain, the striker despatched past keeper Gonet with some style. This result was well earned by the boys, as at one point, being down to 9 men, all looked a bit gloomy. So well done boys, and to the Vale faithful, who never gave up encouraging their club, a real team effort by all. [ Match Details & Your Reports ]

VALE of CLYDE TWITTER NEWS UPDATES

February 2010

The website has now set up a new way of getting any latest news on the football club out to you immediately. For those of you who are not aware, the Scottish Juniors are coming together to form a brand new online news reporting programe for fans, players and staff which is at present hosted by Twitter. New ideas take time to perfect and this is no different, but at the moment there are some dedicated members willing to put an enormous amount of effort into making this a success. The Vale are a part of this new venture and invite our members to sign up for updates and be a part. I have introduced a separate section of our website to show you the set up and expained briefly what it's all about. If the idea of having latest updates on your team fast and direct, then please go HERE for more info. [ Twitter - Yes/No ]

GOING NOWHERE

29/01/2010

It has been brought to our attention at the website to-day that Vale of Clyde defender John Crooks has wthdrawn his request  to be placed on the transfer list. Crooks, not only captained the club, but stepped up to the mark when needed and took the helm for a short while as player/coach, winning the pre-season Shettleston Cup. On contact here at the site, match secretary Jim Wilson described John's transfer withdrawal as "Great News".

LATEST SCOTTISH CUP UPDATE : 13 PROVES UNLUCKY FOR THE TIN PAIL

23/01/2010

2nd Round Fixture v Johnstone Burgh FC

The Emirates Scottish cup tie between Vale of Clyde and Johnstone Burgh had already been postponed 12 times due to the recent spell of bad football weather, so it was good news that the game was eventualy on.

Although the Vale had some good spells of attacking football over the 90 minutes, it was Burgh that showed the killer touch in front of goal. McIntyre & Smith got the vital goals for Burgh while striker Derek Anderson notched a late consolation goal for the Tin Pail. Johnstone Burgh now take the 3rd round challenge to The Gateway Stadium v Rutherglen Glencairn next weekend. [ More ]

West of Scotland Cup Update

20/12/2009

2nd Round Fixture v Clydebank FC

The draw has been made for the 2nd round of the West of Scotland Cup. The Vale have been rewarded with a home tie at Fullarton Park v Clydebank FC. With so many games postponed recently due to the severe weather conditions, i do not have a date for the match. As soon as a proposed date has been agreed i will update ASAP.

Please follow this link to get the full match details and most recent updates. [ More ]

NOW ONLINE - THE VALE VET'S,

26/10/2009

The Vale of Clyde Football Club, Veterans Section,

Meet John Connell McBride ( Jack to those who know him ). Jack is the first of our veteran ex-players to contact the website with his story of playing for the Tin Pail as a lad. Once Jack's story has been sent in full, we will start our veterans section where you can read all about the man. Hopefully more will follow Jack's lead and offer there own great stories. Thank you to Jack's daughter Elizabeth for contacting the website. Jack's story....[ More ]

VALE of CLYDE FC SPEAKERS NIGHT,

Brian Kelly has announced the club are holding a fund-raising Speakers Night at the Masonic Halls in Tollcross on Saturday, November 7th, starting at 7.00pm. John Rowbotham and Sandy Strang have already been confirmed as speakers for what should be a superb evening.

Anyone interested in attending, please go here for more. [ Bookings ]

EXCLUSIVE FROM CROOKSY - PUTTNG THE VALE FIRST !

10/09/2009

Story by John Crooks,

I would just like to extend my thanks to both you and Tom Scott for all your support, interest and exclusives on all matters related to the Vale during our time. With regret and in the interests of the club (first and foremost) and our own

personal reasons, Danny and myself stepped down from our current positions. I would personally like to thank Brian Kelly, Jim Wilson, Davie Armitage and all other Committee Members for their commitment and support in our short period of time. To those Players who also gave us their full support and backing.

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