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Lowland League Team / A game of football

« Last post by ErnSal on December 05, 2017, 05:42:02 PM »

We lost to Edu but we lost to a team that played football. Despite our defeat it was entertaining to see two teams play the beautiful game as it should be played. Both teams had spells when they were on top but there was a twenty minute period in the first half when Edu put on a show of passing perfection.
I think Colts and Edu are the two best passing teams in the league and just maybe that is the reason that the two teams are the only teams to beat BSC so far this season.
Of course, as a Colts fan I want us to win every week but more importantly, for me, I want to see entertaining football where the players play as a team, work hard, play to their strengths and enjoy playing.
Forza Colts!

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Lowland League Team / The Corinthian Spirit

« Last post by ErnSal on November 28, 2017, 08:59:36 PM »

Colts 2-2 BSC

It was a hard contest and I do wonder whether BSC would have got back into the game if they had not scored a goal just before half-time. (Of course, we scored two quick goals just before half-time in our previous meeting one week ago) Perhaps, a draw was a fair result but certain aspects of the game were far from fair: dangerous tackles, verbal abuse, retaliation, goading, provoking and over-reaction. As a Colts fan I would like to say that we were innocent of such gamesmanship but I don't think we were.
I don't expect that we can return to the level of fair play and sportsmanship that were displayed in the past by the Corinthian football team but I do think that respect should be shown to the opposing team and to the officials. Thankfully, Colts normally concentrate on playing good football.

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Lowland League Team / Yellow Derby Victory

« Last post by ErnSal on November 18, 2017, 06:35:05 PM »

BSC 1-4 Colts

What a victory! What a performance!
To beat the team at the top of the league and to beat them 4-1 is a great achievement but it was the manner of the victory. The Colts played some beautiful football. Not only did we play a quick passing game with some very effective interchanges, not only did we create some great chances but the defence played magnificently. Greg Pascazio led by example. A performance that Cannavaro would have been satisfied with.

I don't doubt BSC will be looking for revenge at Broadwood next week and will want to continue their bid to take the title. It should prove to be an exciting game.

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Lowland League Team / Re: The Magnificent Seven

« Last post by admin on November 11, 2017, 09:34:42 AM »

You are spot on Ernsal.

7-0 is the club's record competitive victory (in its short history). Beating this seasons 6-1 win over Vale of Leithen.

2 records fell tonight. Sean Brown Also became the club's record goalscorer with 28 goals from 38 starts (I think), taking over from Stephen O'Neill (26).

Stephen is still well out in front in terms of appearances, with 79 in the bag. With a bit of good fortune on the injury front he will hopefully become the club's first centurion by the end of this season.

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Lowland League Team / The Magnificent Seven

« Last post by ErnSal on November 11, 2017, 12:20:28 AM »

A seven goal victory in the South of Scotland Cup. Colts 7-0 Peebles.
A comprehensive victory. Sean Brown scores a hat trick. Captain Greg Pascazio scores his first goal for Colts (I think) Admin will need to confirm my belief that 7-0 is our highest scoring victory.
Through to the next round. Exciting times.
Well done, Colts.

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Lowland League Team / Disappointing result but no reason to despair

« Last post by ErnSal on November 05, 2017, 07:33:58 PM »

Colts 1 Civil Service Strollers 1
It was a disappointing result because Colts played the better football, had most of the possession, created the most chances and came within inches of scoring the winner on more than one occasion.
Despite the disappointment there are so many positives about supporting the Colts and I speak as a fan with no connections to the club. In all the games I have seen, including this one, the Colts play with determination and effort and they are always well organised. (I have seen almost all of their home games since they formed as a senior team as well as a few of their away games)
Another thing that I like about watching the Colts is that we don't have any fans who direct abuse at the players or coaching staff. Admittedly, we don't have many fans and Broadwood does lack atmosphere but better that than the abuse I used to hear when I attended Clyde games. (I suspect that Jim Chapman's early sacking wasn't solely the consequence of poor results)
I have to say that I am pleased with the coaching staff and what they have achieved and it was great to see for the final quarter of the game the return of the O'Neill/Kirwan partnership on the left which has been so effective in the past.
Forza Colts!

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Lowland League Team / Re: Victory over our rivals

« Last post by admin on October 25, 2017, 02:16:39 PM »

No worries Ernsal.

Nearly. 

The only side in the LL we have not beaten in a competitive fixture is the new boys of EduSport, who we have only played once thus far. Everyone else we have beaten at least once.

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Lowland League Team / Re: Victory over our rivals

« Last post by ErnSal on October 23, 2017, 07:42:59 PM »

Thanks for the stats, admin. I can see why I think of the Spartans as our bogey team because they were one of the few teams that beat us convincingly in the first season. I think what the stats show is that we are capable of beating any team in the Lowland League. Would I be right in saying that over our first two seasons we managed to beat every team in the Lowland League?

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Lowland League Team / Re: Victory over our rivals

« Last post by admin on October 21, 2017, 10:56:34 PM »

2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats against Spartans Ernsal, with all 3 defeats coming in our first season (one of which was a cup game). 7 points from the last 9 and 7 points each side over the 3 seasons so far, which is a great return fit Colts given Spartans are (in my opinion anyway) the best footballing side we've played every season of the 3.

EK have definitely had the upper hand with 4 wins from 8 games (we've played them more than anyone else). 2 wins for Colts and 2 draws.

This week's opponents, Gala, are as close to a bogey team as we've had over the piece, with only 1 win (and 3 draws) from 4 attempts. Something to fire the players up for the weekend perhaps. 

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Lowland League Team / Victory over our rivals

« Last post by ErnSal on October 21, 2017, 01:00:41 PM »

Colts 1-0 EK
I wasn't able to make the game but my son was there and he was able to give me the details. A great victory! To beat EK and not to concede a goal and to knock them out of the cup (the cup that we lost to them in the final last year) What a result! Another perfect victory!
In my mind, EK are our greatest rivals in the Lowland League. I see our games against them as the New Town Derby. Of course, the Cumbernauld derby would be against Clyde and that might be something for the future.
I still see our bogey team as the Spartans. (Even though we have beaten them once, I think)And I noticed that the last time we played BSC on their website the game was labelled as the yellow derby.
I suppose these are examples of how traditions begin.