Hamilton Accides are 150 years old! Councillors this week have officially congratulated Hamilton’s local football club on reaching a century-and-a-half of existence. At its meeting on 20th November, the council voted in favour of a motion to “acknowledge that Hamilton Academical Football Club marks its 150th anniversary this year; having been formed in late 1874 […]
Three links in a very positive chain, Dunns Food and Drinks, Children’s charity, Aware Scotland, who look to support young people in developing their full potential, and Scotland’s oldest football club Queen’s Park, came together for a third wonderful time this week. The trio or organisations met up for a coaching session led by Queen’s […]
Local Football Club, Blantyre Celtic Girls are looking for under 14’s as experienced players to bolster and add to their squad. Any interest in this, please contact coach, Mick on 07930 587500
Blantyre Soccer Academy are hosting the excellent ‘Coaching Manual/Scottish Gas’ October camp on 14th, 15th and 16th October. It takes place nearby at Newton Farm and is just £30 per head. For Age groups boys & girls 2019-2011 Please get in touch to book your space. Email: blantyresocceracademy@hotmail.com or Call : 01698 822699
O’Neils Amateur Boxing Club in Blantyre were keeping all fingers crossed at the fantastic Jatv live awards on Friday night, and guess what? They won! O’Neil’s ABC scooped the much acclaimed “Boxing club of the year” for season 2023/24 while local boxers last season Jacob Naismith won junior boxer of the season and Taylor McMahon […]
A special guest is coming to Blantyre this week. Archie McPherson, Scotland’s foremost football commentator and now successful author will be dropping by the Livingstone Memorial Church on Glasgow Road this Wednesday 24th July at 7pm, as special guests of the fantastic ‘Sporting Memories Group’. 86 year old Archie has worked for the BBC, STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, Radio Clyde and Talksport although […]
Blantyre Soccer Academy are thrilled to announce that David Tanner, renowned sports broadcaster, has graciously accepted the role of Patron within the Academy. A spokesperson for BSA added, “With a distinguished career in sports journalism and a profound passion for community engagement, David Tanner embodies the values and vision of our academy.” “David’s association with […]
Blantyre United Football Club are pleased to announce the latest signing ahead of the 2024-25 season as central defender, Morgan Hastings, joins the club. ‘Mo’ is a young defender who has been playing the game since the age of 4 and has played for Paisley based outfit Glenvale up until the age of 20. Mo […]