Change To Times Of Raffle In Town Centre

Due to the Scottish Cup 3rd Round tie now taking place on Saturday, we have had to make changes to the raffle time which were due to take place the same day.
We will now be returning in the mini bus at 2pm and all the boys will be involved in selling tickets at places throughout the centre until 5.30pm.
We will require 8 adult helpers for the raffle.
All the boys are to take a packed lunch to eat on the bus on the way home.
The boys will be available to be collected by their parents from the Skating Rink car park at 5.45.
THE STRIP IS PICTURED ABOVE FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED. IF YOU WANT TO SEE IT IN FULL SIZE, IT IS ON DISPLAY IN FOOTBALLTOPS.COM IN THE OLYMPIA ARCADE(next to pet shop)!!

Scottish Cup 3rd Round, SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER, Broxburn Athletic Colts v EKYC

This SATURDAY is the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup. We have had yet another away draw to West Lothian outfit Broxburn Athletic Colts. They knocked Strathclyde United out in the last round, and we will face a stiff test if we are to progress to the next round. The game is on SATURDAY 4th NOVEMBER with an 11 o'clock kick off.
We will be meeting at the car park of Sainsburys, Kingsgate Retail Park at 9 o'clock and travelling by mini bus through to Broxburn. anyone wishing to travel to watch can follow the bus in convoy or be at the pitch for a 11 o'clock kick off.
You can get directions to the ground by going to www.bacfc.co.uk and following the links to pitches. They play at the one called Stewartfield.
All boys should bring a packed lunch to eat on the bus on the way home as we will then be going straight to the town centre to sell raffle tickets. We will need 8 adult helpers. I will speak to everyone at training on Wednesday.

Partick Thistle FC BC 2 EKYC 5

Goal Scorers: Tommy MARCH(2), Dean ARROL, Sam HILL, Craig HAMILTON

Starting Line Up: Kinniburgh, McCulloch, Park, Gibson, Graham, Kerr, Kelly, Arrol, Hill, March, Purvis. Subs: Smith, Hamilton, Crichton, Cunningham, Elliot

Man of the Match: Tommy MARCH

Halloween Disco Fundraiser

Friday night's Halloween Disco proved to be a huge success enjoyed by everyone who attended. We raised £600 on the night from ticket and raffle sales, but with the inclusion of the auction prizes the final total will be nearer £1000. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to attend the night and those who assited with donation of raffle prizes and refreshments. Arrangements are being made to have a similar night in February with the theme being for Valentines Day. EVERYONE HAS HAD PLENTY OF NOTICE, SO NO EXCUSES THIS TIME!!!!

EKYC Raffle Within Town Centre on Saturday 4th November 2006

On Saturday 4th November 2006, we have arranged to hold a fundraising raffle within East Kilbride Town Centre with all proceeds going towards the Barcelona trip.
We have managed to obtain a framed Scotland 3rd strip. The strip has been signed by the Scotland Squad for the recent games against Faroe Islands and Lithuania.
The raffle will take place from between 1000 in the morning and 5pm and will be drawn within the centre on that day. The jersey will be on display within Footballtops.com from Saturday 25 October for anyone who wishes to view it.
We will need adult volunteers to assist with the sale of the tickets as the boys are too young to collect the money . Collection times will be split between 1000-1400 and 1300-1700. The cross over in the middle is to allow a change over of boys and helpers. The boys will be issued with the yellow jerseys for the collection and should wear their club tracksuit trousers.

Partick Thistle FC BC v EKYC, Sunday 29 October 2006

The replay of the 2nd Round Scottish Cup tie is scheduled to take place this Sunday. The game will take place at Wood Dean Park, Bothwell with a 1000ko. All players are to meet at Hairmyres Train Station at 0900 hrs. REMEMBER THE CLOCKS CHANGE THIS WEEKEND.

EKYC 4 Partick Thistle FC BC 4

Goal Scorers: Sam HILL(2), Tommy MARCH, Ryan KELLY

Starting Line UP: Kinniburgh, McCulloch, Park, Kerr, Graham, Smith, Kelly, Arrol, Hill, March , Crichton. Subs: Hamilton, Purvis, Elliot

Man of the Match: Christopher PARK

Rangers Coach Visit To Training A Huge Success

On Wednesday 11 October the Senior Community Coach from Rangers Football Club, Ryan MAYE, attended at Ballerup and put the palyers through their paces. It was a great turn out from the boys considering we were competing with the Scotland v Ukraine game. The boys learned some new warm up exercises and then Ryan concentrated on shaping the defence. All the boys thoroughly enjoyed the new approach and everyone learned a great deal. We would like to thank Ryan for his attendance and look forward to another visit soon.

EKYC94 Halloween Disco, Friday 27 October 2006

There are still tickets available for the Disco this Friday. They are £5 each and can be bought from Andy. Yet again we have excelled ourselves in obtaining great auction items and raffle prizes, which include a signed Celtic jersey, a France jersey signed by Jeremy Clement, a signed Watford jersey, a match worn signed Andy Goram jersey, signed Stefan Klos gloves, £200 Optical Express Vouchers, £50 Slater Vouchers, McDonalds Vouchers, a France jersey donated by Footballtops.com, and many more. We are still in negotiations with Spymasters re a package to train to be a spy for a day. Please make every effort to be there, however if you cannot manage then make sure someone who is going buys tickets for you, as with only a maximum of 90 people attending, someone will win some great prizes and all the proceeds are going towards the cost of Barcelona.

EKYC94foreurope EBay Site

The above site has been running for around 3 weeks now and in that time we have raised almost £200. There are 20 auctions finishing on Sunday evening and it is hoped that this total rises considerably. Anyone wishing to donate items should hand them to Andy who will advertise them. We would like to thank the Gibson and McCulloch families who have donated the majority of the items for sale so far. Remember, anything you have can help towards the costs of Barcelona.

Midland Cup 1st Round Draw

The first round of the Midland Cup has been drawn and we have been handed an away tie on SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER, to Dunblane Soccer Club. Arrangements have still to be made regarding kick off time and venue, however we have been drawn away from home.

EKYC v Partick Thistle FCBC, Scottish Cup 2nd Round, Sunday 22 October 2006

This Sundays match is the Scottish Cup 2nd Round tie against Partick Thistle FC. The match is a 1000 kick off at Brancumhall. All players are to report to the pitch for 0915.

The Real reason Gary O'Connor Missed The Plane to Ukraine

Shocking pictures have been released that show the real reason Scotland star Gary O'Connor was not on the flight to Ukraine with the squad. EKYC sources reveal that O'Connor met up with YC captain Dean Arrol after the recent defeat by Wishaw Wycombe Wanderers. O'Connor was trying to console Deano who was distraught at his teams defeat. The above picture was taken by our intrepid reporter as Arrol was caught with yet another drink in a long line of drinks that day. The club are looking into the matter!!!!

Scottish Cup 2nd Round Draw

The draw for the 2nd round of the Scottish Cup has been made and has given us a home tie against our old friends Partick Thistle FC BC. The game is due to be played on Sunday 22 of October, the venue has yet to be arranged but it is our home tie. We have played Thistle twice in the past couple of years, narrowly defeating them on both occasions. We will need to be at our best if we wish to progress any further. The Cup tie is the first of three vital games that we have up and coming. After Thistle we have a hard league game against Strathclyde United followed by Lawhill United, both of whom are doing well. Our whole squad will be tested in the weeks ahead and it is vital that we continue our good early season form.

Training Wednesday 11 October

This Wednesday's training will take place as usual at Ballerup from 6pm til 8pm.
The Rangers Community Football Coach has been arranged to attend and will put the boys through their paces.

Wishaw Wycombe Wanderers 3 EKYC 1

Goal Scorer; Sam HILL

Starting Line Up; Kinniburgh, McCulloch, Park, Graham, Gibson, Kerr, Smith, Kelly, Hill, March, Hamilton. Subs: Crichton, Purvis, Cunningham, Elliot

Man of the Match: Tommy MARCH

Wishaw Wycombe Wanderers v EKYC, Sunday 8th October 2006

This Sunday is a re arranged fixture as Wrangholmhall have withdrawn from the league. The game against Wishaw Wycombe Wanderers, cancelled due to the Scottish Cup tie has been re scheduled for this Sunday 8th October with a 1030 kick off at the King James V Pitches in Wishaw, which are next to the new Wishaw Gerneral Hospital.
This game promises to be a cracker, as both teams are so far unbeaten and in Round 2 of the Scottish Cup.
We will have to be at our best for the game and will unfortunately be without captain Dean Arrol for the game due to an international call up. He is going to a Christening in Wales!
The team will be meeting at 0930 at Hairmyres Station or 1000 at the pitch.