glastonred Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Last Saturday I was up in Scotland, and whilst I was there I attended my first ever Scottish football match, when I went to watch Queen of the South (from Dumfries) play Greenock Morton. It was a good game ending with a creditable 4-1 win by the home team, who had been languishing at the bottom of the table, with Morton top. The attendance was 1,699, and the fans were friendly, and just as passionate for their team as we are for City. I have now adopted Queen of the South as my second team, and intend to go to at least one of their games each season. The reason I mention all this is because I was wondering if any other City fan has done likewise, and always look out for the fortunes of one of the 'minnows' of the Scottish Football League [i.e. not the Premier League clubs]. Just wondering....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Last Saturday I was up in Scotland, and whilst I was there I attended my first ever Scottish football match, when I went to watch Queen of the South (from Dumfries) play Greenock Morton. It was a good game ending with a creditable 4-1 win by the home team, who had been languishing at the bottom of the table, with Morton top. The attendance was 1,699, and the fans were friendly, and just as passionate for their team as we are for City. I have now adopted Queen of the South as my second team, and intend to go to at least one of their games each season. The reason I mention all this is because I was wondering if any other City fan has done likewise, and always look out for the fortunes of one of the 'minnows' of the Scottish Football League [i.e. not the Premier League clubs]. Just wondering....... like you i picked a close local team mangotsfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 This thread isnt about Neo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Last Saturday I was up in Scotland, and whilst I was there I attended my first ever Scottish football match, when I went to watch Queen of the South (from Dumfries) play Greenock Morton. It was a good game ending with a creditable 4-1 win by the home team, who had been languishing at the bottom of the table, with Morton top. The attendance was 1,699, and the fans were friendly, and just as passionate for their team as we are for City. I have now adopted Queen of the South as my second team, and intend to go to at least one of their games each season. The reason I mention all this is because I was wondering if any other City fan has done likewise, and always look out for the fortunes of one of the 'minnows' of the Scottish Football League [i.e. not the Premier League clubs]. Just wondering....... A Scottish mate of mine told me that their name comes from the fact that they used to raid across the border and take the best looking girl they could find back to Scotland. Not sure how true that is though! I lived in Scotland for a bit and have a soft spot for Dunbarton and the Dons. Also lliked Rangers when I was there, as that's who my mates supported, but couldn't give a **** about them now with all the religious sh**. Despite the hatred between ourselves and the Scots, they're generally down to earth and really friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Have not seen Queen of the South play, but around 32 years ago i was on a mini bus that ran out of fuel at around 3.00 am in Dumfries. During our 2 hour wait for a delivery of fuel a freind and I wandered off and stumbled across the ground. We walk around and peered through gates etc having no idea who played in Dumfries. The only thing that gave it away was a brass plaque on the wall saying Queen of the South Players entrance. In the half light of an early summers morning it looked a rather plesant ground. Have watched Montrose about 12-15 years ago, they played Hamilton in div 3 I think it was. Hamilton needed to win to get take the division title, which they did, 3-0 I think. A helicopter arrived about one half hour after the final whistle with the trophy. The thing I remember was the good nature between the fans, right in each others ear, side by side, but not a hint of any bother. The pubs were full of both sets of fans after the game having a right good time. Remember thinking why could it not be like that back in good old England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Staying with a friend in Fife a few years ago, we watched Dundee United v St Johnstone, Raith Rovers v Dundee and Cowendenbeath 4 v East Fife 3. Since then i always look out for the blue Brazil (Cowdenbeath) results. So it,s CITY, Cowdenbeath, Forrest Green and Mallorca. Why do i put myself through each match. It would have been easier if it was Man U and Barca. No its much more interesting following my clubs. Lots and lots of down, but boy do i enjoy the ups. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I believe Jamie mccalister started his career at queen of the south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hearts used to be my Scottish team in the late Eighties. The reason being that Everton have always been my second team and when they finished second to Liverpool in both the league and F.A. Cup in 1986, the only fans who I knew felt worse were the Hearts fans. They lost the Scottish Cup final and on the last day of the league season only a defeat and a 6-0 Celtic win would deprive them of the Scottish League title. Guess what happened. However, when Joe Jordan left for Hearts my affection for them dwindled. Nowadays I would say that Rangers are my Scottish team (due to a female friend in Glasgow). Is Paul Hartley still player/manager of Alloa? If so, I'll support them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gow Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 like you i picked a close local team mangotsfield give it a rest man, their all sad sags up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Last Saturday I was up in Scotland, and whilst I was there I attended my first ever Scottish football match, when I went to watch Queen of the South (from Dumfries) play Greenock Morton. It was a good game ending with a creditable 4-1 win by the home team, who had been languishing at the bottom of the table, with Morton top. The attendance was 1,699, and the fans were friendly, and just as passionate for their team as we are for City. I have now adopted Queen of the South as my second team, and intend to go to at least one of their games each season. The reason I mention all this is because I was wondering if any other City fan has done likewise, and always look out for the fortunes of one of the 'minnows' of the Scottish Football League [i.e. not the Premier League clubs]. Just wondering....... Must have been shock seeing ahome team score 4 in on game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOLMANDAN Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Not really Scotland but me and a few friends have adopted Accrington Stanley and go one or two times a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 give it a rest man, their all sad sags up there Thats it then sags are my third team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongwellRed Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I've always looked out for Queen of the South's results. Just liked the name. Never bothered to find out where they played, colours etc and you've now partly ruined the mystique !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I've always looked out for Queen of the South's results. Just liked the name. Never bothered to find out where they played, colours etc and you've now partly ruined the mystique !! Same here. And Queen's Park. Bit of a queen fan.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Weston-super-Mare FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsleyred Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Last Saturday I was up in Scotland, and whilst I was there I attended my first ever Scottish football match, when I went to watch Queen of the South (from Dumfries) play Greenock Morton. It was a good game ending with a creditable 4-1 win by the home team, who had been languishing at the bottom of the table, with Morton top. The attendance was 1,699, and the fans were friendly, and just as passionate for their team as we are for City. I have now adopted Queen of the South as my second team, and intend to go to at least one of their games each season. The reason I mention all this is because I was wondering if any other City fan has done likewise, and always look out for the fortunes of one of the 'minnows' of the Scottish Football League [i.e. not the Premier League clubs]. Just wondering....... Apart from the bhoys i also follow forres mechanics highland league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Ross County are my Scottish side. I've only been to Dingwall once but the support for the Staggies is amazing for a town about the size of Backwell! They took 17,000 to last year's Scottish Cup Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodred94 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Deerswood youth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 A Scottish mate of mine told me that their name comes from the fact that they used to raid across the border and take the best looking girl they could find back to Scotland. Not sure how true that is though! I lived in Scotland for a bit and have a soft spot for Dunbarton and the Dons. Also lliked Rangers when I was there, as that's who my mates supported, but couldn't give a **** about them now with all the religious sh**. Despite the hatred between ourselves and the Scots, they're generally down to earth and really friendly. Trust wiki to spoil it. Dumfries got its nickname Queen of the South from David Dunbar, a local poet, who in 1857 stood for Parliament in the General Election. In one of his addresses, he called Dumfries "Queen of the South" and this became synonymous with the town.[2] I wouldn't say I support a Scottish team as my second, but I like to see Rangers win as they generally do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Bath City, not only have I seen em plenty but they're city just a few years back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Have always follwed Rangers up there, due to reading a Topical Times football annual when I was about 7 and hating the Celtic kit and the numbers on their shorts, not their shirts. That was enough to make me dislike them, as opposed to any religious bollocks that I got to learn as I got older But my true love in Scotland are Berwick Rangers, ever since finding out they were English that was it for me. Never been to see them though, would love to get up there one day. Although there are loads of lower league Scottish teams I have a soft spot for, just because they have cool names! There was a group of blokes were I come from that would go and see Stenhousemuir a couple of times a season going back about 20 years ago, always had a cracking time there. Think they were local celebrities for their devotion to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I believe Jamie mccalister started his career at queen of the south Correct McAllister began his senior career in 1996 by signing for Dumfries club Queen of the South 1996-1999 he played 31 games for them CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderArmyy Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I use to follow a conference team called "Leek town", not sure if there still around though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolNorthEndRed Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Scottish football - Rangers, English - Bideford Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davros Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Scottish Football Dundee both teams as 2 buddies support them. English Football I support BCFC I keep an eye out and like to see them doing well, Cheltenham, Yeovil and the Gas (Don't like to see Swindon ever do OK) I also like to see AFC Wimbledon do well I want them promoted and MK Dons to fail in promotion and then I want them to play each other My Misses supports Arsenal so I watch them from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Never seen a Scottish game. I guess my 2nd team would have to be Las Palmas as I've been there a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockneyrobin Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've always had a soft spot for Scottish strugglers East Stirling due to the fact that i worked with a guy who supported Falkirk and i adopted East Stirling as they are their main rivals(though they ground share in Stenhousemuir now) Though they currently sit bottom of Scottish Division Three, they have given me cause to celebrate as they managed to win at home last month. (Millen take note) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS8RED Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Scottish - Rangers English - Yeovil (other than city of course) and any team playing Cardiff City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Scottish Football Dundee both teams as 2 buddies support them. English Football I support BCFC I keep an eye out and like to see them doing well, Cheltenham, Yeovil and the Gas (Don't like to see Swindon ever do OK) I also like to see AFC Wimbledon do well I want them promoted and MK Dons to fail in promotion and then I want them to play each other My Misses supports Arsenal so I watch them from time to time. I'm with you there (most of the country as well, I reckon). Would it not be a great day for football if AFC Wimbledon were in the top flight and MK Dons were out of the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm with you there (most of the country as well, I reckon). Would it not be a great day for football if AFC Wimbledon were in the top flight and MK Dons were out of the league? +1 on that thought, bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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