After the highs of the previous weekend’s Cup exploits, the 2002’s coaches feared a performance dip ahead of the trip to the Borders with a tough game away to improving Gala side. The journey made all the more challenging with Jack C, Danny and Luke all missing and Kornel coming back from illness. Continue reading
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Match Report: 2002s KO AC in Scottish Youth Cup
Spartans 2002’s pulled off a fantastic result to progress into the Scottish Youth Cup Quarter Finals after a 4-0 victory over Ayrshire League Champions AC Irvine at Ainslie Park.
The visitors, who travelled to Edinburgh unbeaten this season, were the most fancied to make it into the hat for the next round draw however it was a polished performance from the North Edinburgh side who kept a clean sheet in the making too. Continue reading
Scottish Youth Cup: Under 15s progress to last 16
Spartans u15s will take on Ayrshire hot-shots AC Irvine in the last 16 of the Scottish Youth Cup after their 3-1 victory over Culter at the weekend.
Spartans started strongly against the northern lads, with Joe In particular flying repeatedly down the wing. Just the final touch or too many touches enabled Culter to block numerous chances that would have seen the hosts take a deserved advantage. Continue reading
Its Spartans kids Panto time! Oh no it isn’t…
The annual Spartans kids adventure to the King’s Theatre will take place on Tuesday 13th December where this year’s hilarious production is Jack and the Beanstalk.
The 7pm show is available to all kids aged 5 to 16 and tickets cost £12 each. Friends, brothers and sisters welcome too. Adults – sorry, it’s a night out for the nippers! You can buy your own tickets and be hipsters without the wee ones elsewhere though!
To book tickets, please call Jeanette Veitch on 07810 048 231 between 5pm – 9pm.
Inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup: 3rd Round fixtures unveiled
The Inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup Round 3 draws were made this afternoon (Wednesday 12th October) and were broadcast via the Association’s Periscope feed.
The following draws featuring Spartans teams were made:
Weir we go, Weir we go, Weir we gooooo!
Hot on the heels of unveiling his sponsorship of the 2008’s playing kit, local businessman Gerry Weir has announced further support of the Youth Section with another generous jersey deal.
The Cornerstone Mortgage Consultants front man has put his name to The Spartans 2004’s tops for the forthcoming campaign. Continue reading
Cornerstone Mortgage Consultants back 2008s with kit sponsorship
Spartans 2008s season has been offered a boost with the delivery of new kit courtesy of kind hearted local business Cornerstone Mortgage Consultants.
The Edinburgh based company have been long standing supporters of the Club, backing the Senior Men, Women and Youth sections over the recent seasons. Continue reading
Match Report: Eleven Heaven for 2002 Colts
Spartans 2002 Colts progressed to the next Round of the John McConnell Memorial Cup after an impressive 11-0 victory over Salvesen CFC at Forresters High School’s 4G.
Spartans dominated possession for the outset in the fresh autumnal air and blanket blue sky with the two holding midfielders Ethan Russell and Innis Skinner utilising the width of the pitch to create many overloads out by the touchline. Continue reading
2002 Colts too hot for Currie to handle in Cup
Sunday saw the 2002 Colts head across the capital to take on Currie Star Colts at Balerno High School in the Sportsassist SE Region cup.
The game was played on a fantastic 4g pitch in great weather, the perfect recipe for fast flowing football. Continue reading
2003s: St Bernard’s edge past Spartans…but it’s no waltz in the park
Sun splitting the skies. Spectators squinting in the glare. Coaches throwing off their heavy Spartans jackets. The smell of sunscreen in the air. Just another normal October day in Dalkeith.
Unusually, the team was hit by last minute illness and call offs and we only had eleven players and no subs. For a normally much larger squad, it was clear that this would be a tough gig, with lots of running around and no breaks. Continue reading
Get a selfie with the Scottish at Ainslie Park
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he Scottish Cup will be at the Spartans Academy on Monday 26th September from 6-9pm.
Any player, coach or volunteer can come along and take a photo with it. Family members are also welcome. Continue reading
Key Date: Youth Section Coach Development Night
The Youth Section committee has organised an 11 aside In-Service night for Tuesday 4th October at Ainslie Park, 7.00pm to 8.30pm.
The session will be held in both the Spartans Academy (Café) and on the Astro Pitch. Continue reading
Goalkeeper School – Please note key dates for diary
Dates for your Diary:
There will be no Goalkeeper School on Friday 16th September & Friday 14th October.
Spartans Goalkeeper School Restarts on Friday 2nd Sept
Spartans FC Youth Section Goalkeeper School
With SFA Qualified Goalkeeper Coaches and led by Chris Flockhart. Chris is an ex-Spartans 1st Team Goalkeeper & Leads the SFA Goalkeeper Development Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity and we invite all Spartans goalkeepers to join this exciting Goalkeeper School.
Friday Afternoon: 3:30pm till 5:00pm
AGE GROUP: START: FINISH: VENUE:
Small Sided 3:30pm 4:15pm Academy
11 Aside 4:15pm 5:00pm Academy
Contact: cflockhart1@hotmail.co.uk
Details: Twitter @spartansfcyouth
Start Date : Friday 2nd September 2016
Wales hails Wilson as we look for your magical memories
The curtain finally come down on the Spartans Youth season recently.
A dedicated bunch of players, parents and volunteers have survived another footballing emotional rollercoaster of cheers and tears!
The Spartans Family have once again shown that we Live Together, Play Together, Win Together. Sometimes we’ll lose together too, but that’s football for you.
We recently asked on our Facebook and Twitter pages what your favourite moments or memories throughout the year were.
Under 15s Whites celebrate success at Presentation Night
The Spartans FC Youth U15s Whites recently held their Presentation evening at the Spartans Academy.
Stories from the season were shared and many memories were taken away come the end of a well received night. Continue reading
Pro-Youth Signing – Congratulations Andrew Kelly
Many congratulations to Andrew Kelly who has signed for Hibernian’s pro-youth programme.
Andrew has been at Spartans since he was 4 years old, starting at mini-kickers with the Spartans Community Football Academy. We are delighted to see that he’s been given this opportunity and know he’ll be a great sucess.
Latest: Under 13s win league title
Kevin Wilson’s Under 13s added the League Title to their Scottish Cup success on Monday night without a ball being kicked.
An ineligible player was fielded against Spartans in a recent league encounter and as a result, the Ainslie Park side were awarded the match points. Continue reading
Unlucky 13: No last day thriller at Villa as late call-off scuppers Spartans
Tonight’s Under 13s Reds game against Longniddry Villa was cancelled whilst Kevin Wilson’s side were in transit to the East Lothian town as the hosts withdrew from the fixture at the 11th hour. Continue reading
Under 13s Reds set for final game of campaign
The Under 13s Reds face a trip to East Lothian on Thursday night to play Longniddry Villa in a must win game as the outcome of the League Title goes down to the wire.
The Reds must secure a victory to keep their championship hopes alive following a narrow defeat to second place Leith Athletic A at the Academy on Tuesday.
The Leith side, who have a game in hand over Spartans – against Villa – and sit two points behind, take on Hutchison Vale in the other fixture.