Originally Written for Nutmeg Issue 28 Football, is it just a sport with twenty-two kicking a ball about? A hobby maybe? Is it an addiction to some? A compulsion to others? Is it even a religion to those inclined? A family get together. Or a simple get away from the other half? I suppose you …
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2023/24 – Vindinge 0 v 4 Munkebo
Vindinge Sportsplads, DBU Fyn Series 4, 25/9/23 Me 294 Vindinge Boldklub Founded – 1975 Nickname – VB Honours – They have a shelf full (see pictures) Random Fact – The visit to the club has put Denmark level with the Netherlands as the country with the most club visits, on 18. A very random and …
2023/24 – Midtjylland 2 v 1 OB
MCH Arena, Superliga, 24/9/23 Me still 293 Football Club Midtjylland Founded – 1999 Nickname – Ulvene (The Wolves) Honours – Superliga – 2015, 2018 and 2020. Danish Cup 2019 and 2022. 1e Divisie – 2000 Random Fact – The club are a merger of two clubs, Herning Fremad and Ikast FS. The latter being where …
2023/24 – Formartine United 3 v 2 Threave Rovers
North Lodge, Scottish Cup 1st Round, 23/9/23 Me still 293, Wee Man still 164 Photos only as part of book 2 Formartine United Football Club Founded – 1948 Nickname – United Honours (Since step up to senior)- Highland League Cup – 2017/18. Aberdeenshire Cup – 2013/14 and 2017/18. Aberdeenshire Shield – 2018/19. Random Fact – United were forced to change their badge in 2010 after …
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2023/24 – Annan Athletic 3 v 0 Stirling Albion
Galabank, SPFL League 1, 16/9/23 Me still 293, Wee Man 164 Annan Athletic Football Club Founded – 1942 Nickname – Galabankies Honours (Scotland only) – East of Scotland Football League – 1989/90, 1999/00, 2000/01 and 2006/07. East of Scotland Football League First Division – 1987/88. East of Scotland League Cup – 1999/00- South of Scotland League …
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2022/23 – Strathspey Thistle 1 v 3 Fraserburgh
Seafield Park, Highland League Cup 1/4 Final, 9/9/23 Me Still 293, Wee Man Still 163 Photos only as part of book 2 Strathspey Thistle Football Club Founded – 1993 Nickname – Strathy Jags Honours – None Random Fact – The club are the the juniors in the the league. Not due to their reasonably recent …
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2023/24 – SGI 2 v 1 Sydvest 05 Tønder
Guldager Idrætsscenter, Jutland Series 1, 5/9/23 Me 292 Sædding/Guldager Idrætsforening Fodbold Founded – 1971 Nickname – SGI Honours – None Random Fact – Ex St Johnstone man Tommy Lovenkrands played for the club until he was 46 Interestingly this lower league affair with customary bag of cans ended up a double milestone as it was …
2023/24 – Spjald IF 4 v 1 FB Herning
Spjald Stadion, DBU Jutland Series 3, 14/8/23 Me 291 Spjald Idrætsforening Fodbold Founded – 1938 Nickname – N/A Honours – None Random Fact – The club have produced one international player. Jesper Juelsgard who is currently at second tier Fredericia. He spent large parts of his career at Midtjylland and AGF but also represented his …
2023/24 – Aberdeen 1 v 3 Celtic
Pittodrie, Scottish Premiership, 13/8/23 Me still 290, Wee Man still 163 Aberdeen Football Club Founded – 1903 Nickname – The Dons Honours – European Cup Winners Cup – 1982/83. European Super Cup – 1983. Scottish League – 1954/55, 1979/80, 1983/84 and 1984/85. Scottish Cup – 1946/47, 1969/70, 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1985/86 and 1989/90. Scottish League Cup -1955/56, 1976/77, 1985/86, 1989/90, 1995/96 and 2013/14. Drybrough Cup – 1980 Random Fact– Aberdeen were the first club in world football to install dug outs. This …
2023/24 – Turriff United 1 v 2 Keith
The Haughs, Highland Football League, 12/8/23 Me still 290, Wee Man still 163 Photos only as part of book 2 Turriff United Football Club Founded – 1954 Nickname – Turra Honours – Aberdeenshire Shield – 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15 Random Fact – The club were the first live televised Highland League side ever when they reached …
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