Dyce Juniors FC

Dyce Juniors Football Club

NEWS

2010 Dyce JFC Dinner

We will be hosting another of our popular fundraising dinners on Friday the 14th May 2010, at the Menzies Hotel in Dyce. Our guest speakers will be former referee John Rowbotham and Bill McAllister, and as always our MC for the night will be the one and only Thainer. More details will follow in due course but anyone interested in taking a table at what should be a great evening should use the contact link on the left or call 07787 127574.

ANOTHER GAME AT LAST!! (07/02/10)

Yesterday saw us play just our 2nd game since November and we collected a welcome 3 points against Buchanhaven Hearts. Full details are on the report page. The annual Ian Mair man of the match award for the first home game of the new year was given to Kirky. Answers on a postcard as to how Zeek came up with that one!!!

Luggies leaps like a salmon to head the 3rd goal against Buchanhaven.

THIS WEATHER IS A PAIN IN THE ASS!!! (31/01/10)

More snow saw the postponement of yesterday's league match at East End. It resulted in atrip to Pittodrie instead, and by god it was horrific to watch!!!

MORE MADNESS (25/01/10)

Saturday eventually saw us get back to action following the lengthy break. We faced Culter with only 13 fit players and bowed out of the Inter Regional Cup 3-1. It ended our fantastic recent record at Crombie Park, but on the day Culter did enough to merit their win and we wish them well at Downfield in the next round. The main talking point of the day was (not for the first time this season!) Mr Veitch issuing multiple red cards, and we finished with just 8 players. One decision showing a lack of common sense saw 2 go when they voiced their verdicts on the incident. There was nothing too malicious in the protests (similar language to that used by pretty much every player at times!!), but the players must learn that sometimes you just cannot say anything as the suspensions will hurt us. The gory details are on the report page, with some snaps below.

Neisher lines one up 1-0!! Lyon nets

Webby prepares to pass the ball into the car park The chase is on

AGAIN!! (15/01/10)

Tomorrow's game has been postponed again. By all accounts Crombie Park is still under a blanket of snow and with no chance of it shifting the sensible early decision to call it off was made.

SURPRISE SURPRISE!!!!! (08/01/10)

It will come as no suprise to hear that tomorrow's game at Culter in the Inter Regional Cup has been postponed. We will try again next week, although with sub zero temperatures forecast for the next 7-10 days the chances of it being played then must be slim at this stage. Tomorrow with be our 6th Saturday in a row without a game- just nae use for blokes......there's only so much shopping one can handle on a Saturday afternoon! To look on the bright side, Ken pointed out to me this afternoon that we can now say we are unbeaten since October!

FIXTURES (30/12/09)

We have fixtures up to and including the 13th Feb, and they are listed on the fixtures page (weather permitting of course!!)

GAME OFF AGAIN (21/12/09)

The snow forced the posponement of the Inter Regional Cup game, for the 2nd week in a row. Apparently the pitch at Crombie Park was fine under the snow, but with about 3 inches lying there was no way it could be cleared. We will try again on the 9th January.

FROSTBITE (13/12/09)

Yesterday's Inter Regional cup tie at Crombie Park fell foul to the overnight frost. Many felt that although the pitch was firm, it certainly wasn't unplayable but ref Tom Shaw decided otherwise and weather permitting the game will now take place this Saturday. This means the scheduled league match against Maud will now be re-arranged for the new year sometime.

FREE DATE (God this is getting colourful!!!!) (28/11/09)

We were due to play Culter on Saturday but their Emirates Scottish Cup tie with Bathgate was postponed and they will now play this week meaning we will have a day off.

SOME MORE CHAOS! (21/11/09)

After the madness of earlier league matches at Ian Mair Park (against Ellon and Lewis), there was some more lively stuff in the second half against Hermes. Full details on the report page. Our thanks go to Phil McKenzie for kindly sponsoring the game, after being 'gently persuaded' to do so by Norman the previous week. Phil and guests decided that Neisher was to be the recipient of the man of the match award. As you can see below he was pleased with their decision.

There are some photos from the game itself in the photo gallery.

DUNK BACK (21/11/09)

After his recent stay in hospital it was good to see coach Dunk back at today's match against Hermes. He didn't take his seat in the dugout as he is still officially 'chilling' after his visit, but hopefully he'll be back in full swing soon.

POLO PARK POINTS SHARED.........AND MAYBE WE SHOULD JUST PLAY WITH TEN MEN NEXT WEEK (15/11/09)

Four goals were shared at a boggy Polo Park in the local derby match with Stoneywood. But the main talking point was that for the 3rd week in a row we finished a man short. Some sendings off have been unjustified and players defended, but Alex Thoirs can have no complaints about his red. That moment of madness with only 7 minutes played left the other 10 guys with a tough task to play the remaining 83 mins a man down on a tiring surface. We really need to start keeping a full team on the pitch!

BOUNCEBACKABILITY!! (09/11/09)

After the Scottish Cup horror show we got back winning ways with an excellent 2-1 win at Culter on Saturday. For an hour of the game we were in control, 2-0 up and seemingly cruising. However a penalty for Culter and a red for Neil Mur changed things and it was backs to the wall at times but the defending was outstanding (makes a change this season!). Our last five visits to crombie Park have seen us win 2-1, 4-1, 4-2 and 5-1, with a 1-1 draw in the other. Wish we could play there every week! Thanks as ever to the two Dougie's, Gus, Larry and the rest at Culter for keeping us well refreshed during our visit.

A HALLOWEEN HORROR SHOW (01/11/09)

After last season's exciting run, this term's Scottish journey lasted all of one game. Last season we forced a replay against Roselea and kept the score to 2-0 in the reply. This time round though we were absolutely honking and turned in one of our worst performances in some time. Take nothing away from Roselea, they are a very good side and were certainly the better team on the day.....but we didn't half make it easy for them! We would like to thank Roy, Graham and all all the other Roselea committee for their tremendous hospitality and wish them all the best in the next round.

TWO NEW FACES DEBUT AT MAUD......AND AN OLD FACE RETURNS (18/10/09)

Yesterday's excellent win at Maud was a very welcome 3 points, and it was done with two new youngsters in the side. With the old bloke on holiday Murray Kinnaird was between the sticks. He looked comfortble throughout and made a couple of excellent stops, having no chance with either of Maud's goals- despite only being 16 years of age! He has joined on loan from Caley Thistle and looks the part. Greg Lamberty also made his first start, having joined from Huntly. Again he did very well and rounded off his afternoon with our 4th goal.

Another major boost was the return of Stevie Mur. After the sad events of the summer it was tremendous to see him back in action and to be honest it looked like he had never been away as he strolled through the afternoon. Welcome back min!!

ROSELEA v DYCE (again!!)

The draw for round 2 of the Scottish Cup has paired us with Montrose Roselea for the second season running. Last season saw the two sides draw 2-2 in an entertaining match at Ian Mair Park, with Roselea running out worthy 2-0 winners in the replay at Broomfield. It is a tough task for us, with Roselea now playing in the East Superleague, but we will go down there determined to revers last season's outcome. Whatever the result, we look forward to the trip and I'm sure a few refreshments will be had with our friends on the non playing side!

Elsewhere, the only other ties I know of so far involving North clubs sees two incredibly tough matches- Bishopmill travel to face Cumnock, with Stonehaven facing an even tougher one with a trip to holders Auchinleck Talbot.

NEW....20th anniversary club badges for sale!!

Dyce Juniors have now reached the ripe old age of 20 years old, and as a result we have the above enamel badges for sale at only £3 each plus postage. Anyone wishing to purchase one should get in touch via the contact link on the left, or alternatively contact me on 07787 127574.

NEW ADDITION TO COACHING STAFF (04/10/09)

Following Dazzie's recent departure we have added to the coaching staff to replace him. We are delighted to welcome Duncan Strachan on board and he was in the dugout for the first time yesterday at Longside. Duncan has a wealth of coaching experience, including a stint in the States and I'm sure he'll be a great asset for us.

2 OUT OF 2 (27/09/09)

That is the number of trohpy's that we won last season, but will not retain this term. Yesterday at Hillhead saw the Regional Cup slip from our grasp. Like the Longside game a couple of weeks ago, it's a match that we shouldn't have lost (although this time we didn't do a great deal to merit a comfortable win!!). Going into the 89th minute it was 1-1, then defending that was more like nursery stuff than schoolboy stuff saw it start to rain goals and finish 2-4. The report page has the horrible details. Hillhead is certainly our bogey ground as we just never win there....or even get a draw!! The banter is always good though and the hospitality from Dave, Grame, Ian and the rest of the troops was spot on as usual.

SAIR HEIDS (20/09/09)

Today's update of the site was later than hoped for, but to be expected the day after a hefty one. Last night saw some of us with some guests attend Hillhead's fundraising dinner- a good night was had but the typing would have been a tad erratic this morning!

McLEMAN CUP DRAW (13/09/09)

The draw for the opening two rounds of the McLeman Cup were made at today's regional meeting at Inch, with the following ties the outcome-

Ellon Utd v Longside

Buchanhaven Hearts v Culter

Sunnybank v Banks O'Dee

Maud v FC Stoneywood

Dyce v East End

Lewis Urd v Banchory St Ternan

Hall Russell Utd and Hermes received a bye into round two, and the draw for that resulted in-

Sunnybank/Banks O'Dee v Maud/FC Stoneywood

Hermes v Ellon Utd/Longside

Dyce/East End v Buchanhaven Hearts/Culter

Hall Russell Utd v Lewis Utd/Banchory St Ternan

Tough tie(s) await, but a home draw to open with is good and should we make it through we will be at home again in round two....thats pretty much all anyone can ask for!

SITE UPDATES/LATEST (07/09/09)

Apologies for the late update of the site this week. No matter how many times a tried to get the computer to work it was about as successful as our penalty taking on Saturday. Anyhow, the results/report/fixture pages have now been updated. The report details how we lost our grip on the League Cup after a penalty shoot out against Longside in a game we should have won (11-1 was the corner count..........statistic courtesy of Statto Mike). With us getting a bye in the Scottish we now have a league game on the 3rd October- an early chance for revenge as we are away to Longside.

NEW MUGSHOTS (02/09/09)

The players link on the left has now been updated with a new squad picture, along with individual shots of the players management and committee. Click on the link to see our motley crew's ugly mugs. As always our thanks go to camera king Ken for taking all the pictures.

NEWS JUST IN!! (01/09/09)

We have received a bye in the opening round of the Scottish Junior Cup. Some of our north colleagues have been handed tough ties, notably Culter, who travel to Belshill and New Elgin- they have a home draw against holders Auchinleck Talbot.

NEW SIGNING (30/08/09)

We have added to the squad with the signing of attacker Kevin McCrum from Banks O'Dee. He scored our goal in yesterday's 2-1 defeat to Banchory at Ian Mair Park.

POINTS SHARED AT PETERHEAD (23/08/09)

Yesterday saw us visit first division champions Buchanhaven Hearts and the teams shared 6 goals and the points. We were really down to the bare bones- we are nowadays allowed to name 7 subs but only had 3 available, including a goalkeeper. Stevie Mur, Cheyner, Cookie, Gogs, Cooper and Thoirs were all mising. 3 times we took the lead and 3 times we lost it within 5 minutes- all from set pieces. In the end it could have gone either way, posession shared, chances shared goals shared, points shared and bookings shared (2 for each side in a game well handled by the whistler). Full details are on the report page.

CAMERA KING IS BACK (20/08/09)

Ken was back in action on Tuesday snapping away. Above is Oliver Hardie blasting in the opener, and there are more on the photo link.

ANOTHER NIGHT OF MAYHEM AT IAN MAIR PARK (18/08/09)

We picked up 3 valuable league points on another chaotic evening against Lewis Utd. After a quiet first half the visitors ended up with two of their players, their manager and one of their substitutes all being sent off. Details are on the report page.

PICS (17/08/09)

With Ken away at a wedding and David Bailey's camera on the blink it was left to Auton to take some photo's.....done with his phone. there are a couple of them on the photo link on the left.

ANOTHER NEW ADDITION (17/08/09)

Following the recent capture of Steve Watson from Sunnybank, we have added to the squad again with the signing of Alex Thoirs from Glentanar. He did well on his debut against Stonehaven on Saturday and netted the 2nd goal.

WE ARE THROUGH!! (16/08/09)

We didn't hold out too much hope before yesterday's games, but we are through to the quarter finals of the League Cup. We needed to win at Stonehaven and also hope that Forres Thistle would be victorious at Polo Park against FC Stoneywood. We did our bit by winning 3-0 and then had to wait on the other result. We were delighted when news came in that Forres had won 5-2, and we now face Longside at Ian Mair Park on the the 5th September in the q-final.

SCARY!!!!!

Dee's new signing Martin Christie didn't look this scary last season when playing for Roselea!!

Wax on, wax off..........

...........the Karate Kid at Spain Park!

NEW SIGNING (11/08/09)

We have added to the squad with the signing of midfielder Steve Watson, after a fee was agreed for his transfer from Sunnybank at the weekend.

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (11/08/09)

A couple of snaps below from the Stoneywood game. Compare them to Ken's shot's from the Ellon match......talk about chalk and cheese!!!

Play goes on down the left wing. Has Neisher's Cheyner prepares to clatter an opponent.

imaginary friend returned??!!

ACTION FROM THE LEAGUE OPENER (07/08/09)

Ellon's no.4 races away as the Neishster practices Celebrations after goal number 3, Ellon keeper Richard

playing Twister. Bowman wonders where it all went wrong.

There's another couple of snaps on the photo gallery link courtesy of camera king Ken.

DILLON (06/08/09)

Midfielder Chris Dillon has been made available for transfer at his own request. Anyone interested should contact Andy Milne on 07725 516156.

WINNING START IN LEAGUE (06/08/09)

It was controversial but 3 points in the bag after last nights game against Ellon. The details are on the reports page.

JORDAN TIES THE KNOT (25/07/09)

Todays friendly saw a number of absentees. Most notable was Jordan (and his old man) as he tied the knot with his better half. Ten out of ten for the lass gettin hitched with Jordan, but eleven out of ten for committing to Andy as a father in law!!! In Andy's absence it must be noted that the stand in manager now has a 100% record and the pressure is on the boss to fight off any threat from the young pretender!! Joking aside, we all wish Jordan and his new Mrs all the very best for their future together.

STAND IN MANAGER HAS 100% RECORD! (25/07/09)

Pre -season continued with our annual friendly against Tayside friend Kirrie Thistle. After falling a goal down we came back to lead 2-1 at the break thanks to the Ginger One and Neisher. the Ginger One and a screamer from Hardie made it 4-1 before the vistors scored two more to make it 4-3. Sub Dillon scored his second peach in the space of a few days to seal the win late on. It must be said the stand in boss must have got things spot on tactically!!

FRIENDLY RESULT (22/07/09)

Our pre-season matches commenced tonight against Highland League side Huntly at Ian Mair Park. After a goal-less first half there were half a dozen in the second period with the visitors scoring twice early doors. Edo Esson pulled one back with a lob from the edge of the box, but Huntly soon re-established their two goal lead with a well worked goal. But our lads dug in well and an absolute screamer of a free kick from Dillon (yes, I said Dillon!!) pulled it back to 3-2, the Edo added his second from the edge of the box to grab a well earned draw. Preparations for the new season continue with another home game this Saturday against Tayside junior outfit Kirrie Thistle. The match will kick off at 2.30.

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CUP FINAL PHOTO'S (06/07/09)

Ken has kindly supplied some snaps from the Regional Cup Final against Formartine Utd. More are on the photo gallery link on the left.

2009-10 FIXTURES (21/06/09)

The opening fixtures for the new season have been released, and we open our campaign in the Grill League Cup with a bus jolly to Forress.......luvvly jubbly! A list of all games up to and including the 26th Sept can be found on the fixtures link.

DO THESE 3 FACE LIFETIME BANS???

The subs bench antics of these 3 towards the end of the season has caused no end of controversy and the jury is out on them. Who do they think they are .....Scotland Internationals??!!!!

COMMITTEE MEETING

Norman & Bill at the latest committee meeting

Auton arrived there by bike.

AWARDS 2008-09

We had our annual awards at last weekends bender, and they resulted in the following-

PLAYER OF THE YEAR- The old bloke (runner up Neishster)

PLAYERS PLAYER- The old bloke again (runner up Jordan)

YOUNG PLAYER- Jaffa (runner up- I cannae remember!)

CLUBMAN- Dazzie (runner up-.......cannae remember that one either!)

POOL- Jaffa (runner up Neishster- imagine being runner up to Jaffa twice!!!!)

DARTS- Some bloke who chucked the arrows magnificently all afternoon- it was almost like watching Phil Taylor, only much more athletic. Pure quality, tremendous stuff. Even better was Webbie's face after relinquishing his title (after being crushed in the semi final). Pistol Pete was runner up.

The first two awards are testimony to the old bloke's performances this season. He was also named Evening Express junior player of the year as well......not bad for a pensioner!

CUP DRAWS FOR 2009/10

In the Grill League Cup we will face Stoneywood, Stonehaven and Forres Thistle (hope that one is away on a Saturday!!). In the Inter Regional Cup we are away to Stoneywood, and if we win that one we will be away again to Culter. Our attempts to win the Regional Cup for a 3rd time will begin with another away game, this time against Hillhead.

WHO ATE ALL THE PIES???? (11/05/09)

After soup, steak pie, chips and gallons of Bulmers for lunch this geezer couldn't resist the first of his pies (plural) of the afternoon with the game barely half an hour old. I wont embarass him by naming names, but if you scroll down a bit you'll see a very similar shirt in one of the pictures!!

MAN OF THE MATCH/SPONSORS- DYCE v EAST END (11/05/09)

Dyce man of the match End's was Stewart Wright, pictured above receiving

was Jordan, but as it was his award from sponsor Alex McKenzie from the

pee-ing down with rain Pittodrie Bar.

he hurried inside before

David Bailey got a snap.

The match was sponsored by Nor-Dan and the Pittodrie Bar. Syd from Nor-Dan and Alex from the Pitt Bar

receive a bottle of the Dyce Dram from Mr Chairman.

EE Junior Player Of The Year 2008/09 (13/04/09)

Our congratulations go to goalkeeper Tony Buckley, who was on Sunday voted the junior player of the year. Maybe a bit early with over half our league games still to go but a welcome award and a well deserved one for the old mannie. For the 2nd season in a row he has been outstanding (Montrose game apart!!!) and is a worthy winner. Well done old boy and dont let the standards slip!

Team of the month (13/04/09)

After a 100% winning record in MArch we picked up the team of the month award. The wins included a 4-1 victory at Culter and the winning of the Grill Cup in the final against East End.

Mr Fluo-Feet

At least he can laugh at himself with ..............and as play rages on he asks his imaginary friend for

the hideous new footwear. for a verdict on them!

Any captions welcome on the forum.

ALL THAT IS GOOD ABOUT THE JUNIOR GAME..........

A keenly contested game...................and the beer and banter afterwards!! There are a couple of other pictures from the replay with Roselea on the photo gallery link on the left.

PICTURES FROM THE SCOTTISH TIE WITH MONTROSE (19/01/09)

Below are a couple of pictures from the game with Roselea- click on the photo gallery link on the left to see a few more-

As always our first home game of the new year saw the Ian Mair man of the match award, an annual tradition in honour of the great Mugiemoss and Dyce man. Cooker received the award from Ian's daughter.

Neisher has just been asked was it or wasn't it a penalty?

Tony looks rather fed up!

Oh dear!!!

Some people dress up on christmas morning in their dodgy new jumpers, some with kids dress up as Santa, but not Jaffa!!

TEAM OF THE MONTH (16/12/08)

We have picked up the Superleague team of the month award for November- the 2nd time this season we have taken the accolade. It was very nearly 3 times as we were only just pipped for it in October by Turriff. We won 4 games out of 4 that month including away wins at Buckie, Sunnybank and Downfield, but Turriff's 3 wins from 3 was enough for them as their scalps included Rutherglen Glencairn away and Lochee Utd at home- excellent results against opposition from other regions. Obviously we will not collect it a third time in December as we have yet to play a game!

SOME DAFT HUMOUR

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