25/05/2009

Final Game

After wild celebrations on Saturday night/Sunday morning and several renditions of Championeees there was one final game to finish off a successful season - a visit to Uni Strollers.  In what was a strange game with Uni typically playing free flowing football but seemingly there for a laugh, they came out on top in a poor Glendale first half.  After a regroup at half time and some deserved harsh words the game was wrapped up with a 2 - 0 victory ensuring a 5 point gap at the top.  Finishing the season with Most Wins, Least Defeats, Most Goals Scored and 1 goal short of joint best Goal Difference there is no doubt after 26 League games who deserved to be league champions 2008/09.

23/05/2009

League Champions

Saturday 23rd of May - A date etched in Glendale's history: first ever league trophy, a long time in coming.  A hard fought 2 - 0 win over Rothie Rovers secured the title with a game to go, a deserved accomplishment over the whole season.  It was also fitting that there was a special guest appearance from none other than Charlie Summers, he was 'vewwy pwoud'  indeed to see his team lift a league title.

22/05/2009

'Biggest Game of The Season' Message

Gents,
 
Just a quick message to wish everybody all the best for tomorrow.
 
It's been a long season, but the reward is just one game away.  Think back to all the training sessions held in the cold winter months, all the hard fought games, all the bumps and bruises, all the last minute equalising and winning goals.
 
A league title will be fully deserved and a great achievement, but nobody is going to hand it to us.
 
Go out and grab it!
 
Northfield's Mr M. Motivator
(Doog)

18/05/2009

Two Draws - Two Vital Results

After two draws against league chasers Ellon and Stoneywood, 2-2 & 3-3 respectively, it gives Glendale an almighty advantage in the race for the title.  The draw with Ellon ended their push which might even cost them promotion and the result against Stoneywood makes it a lot easier to win the title as Glendale are now only a win away from the title (or two draws) with two games to play. Both games were a struggle as the home sides took the initiative and required a fight back, but as has been the case this season the will to win, hunger, desire and fighting for each other has helped tough out some matches and win others.

Furthermore Saturday's game is now the biggest game of the season!

14/05/2009

Silverware Update

The Dickie Trophy was unfortunately not meant to be with a score line that flattered the winners.  Despite deserving to win, a potentially good contest of free flowing football was spoiled with a harsh red card for 'keeper Neil Walker which resulted in a hard slog that ended up becoming a one way affair for over 80 minutes. 

However, with the cup now a distant memory it should make Glendale even more determined to win their remaining games and become the league champions. 

If anybody from Glendale had the choice before the final of winning either the Cup or the League, nearly everyone would take the league which means there is still a lot to play for yet!

07/05/2009

Up For The Cup Final

Crathes is the scene for the Dickie Trophy Final between two of the form teams in Amateur football, Glendale and Hilton.  With Friday fast approaching, Glendale go into their first cup final in over 5 years as debatable favourites.  Despite topping the 2nd Division (East), facing any team that has amassed over 100 Goal Difference is a tough task, whatever the league.  This is why Glendale will have to be 100% at the top of their game, committed to every tackle, winning the second ball, and have the desire/hunger to win some silverware. 

Top Of The League

Monday night saw Glendale move deservedly into top spot in the 2nd Division (East) after a tough match against Uni Strollers, winning 3 - 1.  Other matches during the week have seen some interesting results sway in favour to the 'Dale, with Ellon losing at home to Halliburton and Stoney drawing at home to McTeagle.  The race for the title is now really down to Stoney and Glendale with the latter having 2 games in hand and a 1 point lead.  Promotion now seems a certainty, however it is the title that everyone involved with Glendale really craves as it would be the first league title in this great clubs' history.

25/04/2009

Second Place

Glendale have now moved up to second spot with two wins in a week.  Having seen off Halliburton during the week, which pretty much ends their promotion hopes, a well deserved 5-2 win over McTeagle puts the mighty 'Dale into second.  As good as it is to be 1 point behind 1st and have 2 games in hand to the top two, both of whom lost today, there is still a lot to play for.  Glendale still have Insch at home and also visit Ellon, Stoneywood, so there has been nothing decided with nearly a quarter of the season to go.

19/04/2009

Best Wishes

The recent home match against University Strollers was abandoned after 7 minutes due to a horrific injury to the visitors 'keeper.  An ambulance had to be called after a 50-50 collision with the Glendale striker and their 'keeper, resulting in what appeared to be a broken leg.  After much deliberation the match was abandoned and will be rescheduled in the coming weeks.  Everyone at Glendale AFC wishes the 'keeper all the best and a speedy recovery.

Streak Comes To An End

After going 14 games in the league without defeat, including 7 games won in a row, it all came to an end after a hard fought game against Luthermuir.  It was always going to be a hard game as Luthermuir are always difficult opponents, and with the game fairly balanced at 1 all it seemed to be heading for a draw until their lethal No.9 popped up with the winner. C'est La Vie, let's start another undefeated spell and finish off the season as league winners.

05/04/2009

Cup Final!

Glendale are now a step closer to possibly parading the Dickie Trophy in an open top bus round Maryculter after defeating a spirited Trophies.  It took 120 minutes of play for Glendale to book their place in the final against Mintlaw or Hilton, with the score finishing at 3 - 2.  There were a few niggly moments in the game from both teams with Trophies having a player, quite harshly, sent off for kicking out at an opponent.  The general feeling afterwards was slightly more downbeat than expected as again a result had to be ground out, however the most important thing is the result and booking a place in the final.

02/04/2009

Big Match

Having now extended the undefeated streak in the league to 13 games unbeaten, a disappointing draw at Insch and a narrow win at Monymusk, the attention is turned to the chase for cup silverware - The Dickie Trophy.  On Saturday 4th April the winners of Trophies International and Glendale go to fight for the right to play in a cup final.  It's been way too long since Glendale were at a final, never mind winning a cup, which makes it all the more important that desire and attitude is right from the first whistle.

15/03/2009

4 Horse Race?

After a 2 - 0 win on Saturday and having gone 11 games unbeaten in the league it appears that there are 4 teams breaking away to challenge for the league, however a lot depends on the result from the Halliburton match at Lawsondale as a win for the home side opens it up again to 5 challengers.  With a visit to Insch on Saturday 21st this will prove a test of character and the desire to be champions. 

28/02/2009

Glendale Up To Fourth

Finally back to league duty and Glendale managed to continue an unbeaten run which spans all the way back to Mid-August, by defeating Bankhead 4 - 0 in a game of two halves.  An early goal followed by two quick-fire goals in the first half made it a little easier up the mountain in the second half.  It was so steep that when Martin went on a mazy he needed an oxygen tank and a St Bernard to help him back.

21/02/2009

Glendale Progress To Semi Final

Another cup game, another game ending in pens.  That is the last 3 cup games that have ended with extra time followed by pens with Glendale coming out on top winning 3 - 1 on pens (4 - 4 AET) which booked a Semi Final away day to Trophies International or University Strollers. A deserved result in the end despite making hard work of it.

11/02/2009

'Fitba' Quiz - Reminder
 
The fitba quiz night will take place at the Inn At The Park on Polmuir Rd on Saturday 28th February, kick off 7.30pm. 
 
The plan is to have about 25 teams of four, but we may be able to squeeze in a few more in if there's the demand. 
Stovies and the like will be laid on by the hotel and we're looking at charging £10 per person so we can generate some decent funds for the club. 
 
Ideally, we'll all be able to form a team each from mates and people you know who ken a lot about fitba.  If possible, can you let me know if you've got a team as soon as possible, and collect the cash off the lads in advance of the night, so i can know where we stand with regards to numbers. 
 
We'll also be doing another raffle, so if you have any spare Xmas bottles or decent prizes kicking about, give them to myself or Jim Brechin. 
 
Doog will be question master and I will be the adjudicator and marker to make sure there's no cheating going on! 
 
Cheers 
Andy 
 

8/2/2009

Cup Draw

The draw for the Quarter Final of Dickie Trophy has been made, with The Mighty 'Dale away to Grammar FP's this weekend coming (14/02/2009).  Provided there's a positive result a trip away to Trophies, Highland Hotel or University Strollers awaits in the Semi Final. Despite some potential banana skins, a cup win is very achievable.

31/1/2009

Cup Defeat

After an epic battle spanning extra time then onto pens, Westdyke came out on top but they were made to fight for it right to the death by a determined Glendale.  For more see Match Reports.

30/1/2009

Website is Finally Live

Despite The Mighty 'Dale being around since the birth of Stevie's Moustache, there hasn't been a web site to inform our fan's worldwide (worldwide really means Taylor & Stu) of our latest results, league position etc.

However we are now in the 21st Century!