(27/10/08)

Cup Draw Update
Rovers have been drawn at home to 2nd division Queen's Park in the 3rd round match which shall be played at Cliftonhill on Saturday 29th November.

Cup Draw Today
The draw for the 3rd round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup takes place at 10.30am today at Hampden. The match will take place on Saturday 29th November although that could change as East Stirlingshire and Stenhousemuir cannot both play at home on the same day! Kick-off time will depend on whether the venue for the match has floodlights.

The teams joining Rovers in the draw are as follows :

•    Forfar Athletic
•    Inverness Clachnacuddin
•    Cove Rangers
•    Elgin City
•    Dalbeattie Star
•    Edinburgh City or Wick Academy
•    Forres Mechanics or Keith
•    Dumbarton
•    Inverurie Locos
•    Lochee United
•    Montrose
•    Stenhousemuir
•    East Stirlingshire or Preston Athletic
•    Civil Service Strollers or Vale of Leithen
•    Annan Athletic or Spartans
•    Clydebank
•    Alloa Athletic
•    Arbroath
•    Ayr United
•    Brechin City
•    Clyde
•    East Fife
•    Greenock Morton
•    Livingston
•    Partick Thistle
•    Peterhead
•    Queen’s Park
•    Raith Rovers
•    Ross County
•    Stranraer
•    Stirling Albion

(24/10/08)

Welcome to Show Racism The Red Card’s Fortnight of Action, 16 – 30 October 2008. Before kick off this weekend, clubs playing at every IRN-BRU Scottish Football League and Scottish Cup ties, will be united in calling for an end to racism in football and in society. Players in over 40 European countries are involved in similar events as part of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network against racism and discrimination.  

Show Racism the Red Card would like to thank you for the excellent support the campaign has had since we set up office in Scotland five years ago. That support is producing real results including a significant decrease in the number of incidents of racial abuse reported at Scottish football stadia over the years. We have heard of many instances where real supporters have turned on racist fans making it clear that they are not welcome at their club. Various Supporters Trusts have also been instrumental in spreading our anti racism message throughout the game. In society, racism is sadly on the increase. Scottish Government statistics indicate that there are on average 14 recorded racist incidents a day. The Commission for Racial Equality estimate the true number to be five times this figure. We must all work together to ensure that the mindless minority who engage in racist practices, realise their behaviour is not acceptable in football or in society.  

The SFL and its Clubs deplore all forms of racist behaviour.  Any racist behaviour will not be tolerated at IRN-BRU Scottish Football League fixtures.  

David Longmuir, Chief Executive of the Scottish Football League says “The SFL is rooted in its community ethos and that means more than just the local community. Scottish football clubs can and do play an important role in bringing people together, regardless of colour, race or creed. The SFL is firmly committed to supporting Show Racism The Red Card, and our ultimate aim is that clubs, players and fans unite to ensure that racism of any kind has no place in our football family.”  

This year we have developed partnerships with a number of local authorities to deliver educational workshops combined with football coaching sessions in a number of regions. The workshops are delivered by professional footballers and are a very positive method of educating our young people about the negative impact racism has on Scottish society.  

Here’s a brief outline of what’s taking place during the Fortnight of Action this year:

Football is a sport that is followed by people across the world, and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for all, whatever their racial or religious background. We hope you enjoy the game today and ask you to support the players’ action before kick- off. We all have a part to play in showing racism the red card.  

If you see or hear racism at any level of football, please report it to stewards or police, and record the complaint at www.theredcardscotland.org. Our web site also includes updates on Fortnight of Action events and more information on the “Red Card” campaign in Scotland .

(23/10/08)

New Director Appointed
Club chairman Frank Meade this evening issued the following statement.

"The Club today received approval from the Scottish Football League for the appointment to the Board of Directors of Donnie MacIntyre a former Chairman of both Ayr United and Dumbarton. The Board is delighted to welcome Donnie as a Director of the Club. Donnie is currently a member of the SFA Board and the SFL Management Committee. His expertise and extensive network of football contacts will help raise the profile of Club at a very challenging time for Scottish Football."

(12/10/08)

No Bus!
The bus convener informs us that due to a shortage of buses from our usual supplier there shall be no bus to Forfar next Saturday (18th October).

(5/10/08)

Not Again!
For the second Saturday in succession Rovers fans left Cliftonhill feeling hard done by, their team having lost when on balance at least a draw seemed fairer!

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