A WARM WELCOME
On behalf of everyone at Lochee United, Iwould like to offer a very warm and hearty welcome to the Players, Committee and Supporters of our OVD Scottish Junior Cup Quarter-Final visitors today, Arthurlie FC.
Back in the 70's and 80's our two Clubs enjoyed a very close relationship; an affinity which was established through reciprocal visits for pre-season games, accompanied, Iam reliably informed, by much socialising. Personal friendships were established back then, some of which still survive to this day, although of course Players and Committee members in both camps have changed greatly since that time.
At the beginning of Season 2003/2004 our first in the East Region Super League - we again visited Arthurlie for a pre-Season match, although on that occasion it was down to the friendship which exists between our respective Managers Frank Lynch and Eddie Wolecki. During that visit, I was profoundly impressed at the depth and warmth of the greeting which we received on the day and it is very much our pleasure to have the opportunity today to reciprocate for the hospitality and frierndship we were shown, albeit in what is a competitive match.
Arthurlie, like ourselves, joined the elite in their area - the West Region Super League - at the beginning of Season 2003/2004 and, like ourselves, have quite apparently thrived on competing at that level. They too find themselves this Season as genuine Championship contenders and, as can be seen from the League table which is printed elsewhere in this programme, with a game against leaders Pollok forthcoming, they have everything to play for.
With both teams going so well in all competitions, this afternoon's match bears all the hallmarks of being a cracker, particularly when you consider that both teams have well earned reputations for getting the ball down and playing fast free-flowing football. I hope the game is played in a good competitive and sporting manner, Ihope that it lives up to the reputations of both Clubs and lI hope you the spectators enjoy the match and your visit to Thomson Park.
Malcolm Sandilands SECRETARY
Pictures courtesy of D.C. Thomson, Dundee.
East
Region Super League
Centre LIR: Mark Murray G/Keeping Coach, Kenny Cameron Coach, Davie Evans, Ray Mckinnon, Charlie Cargill. Andy Dow. Aaron Bradford, Gary Davidson, Ross Dorward, Andy Bell Physio, Ewan Peacock Coach.
Front Row UR: Graeme Thomson, Paul Durno, Craig Robertson, Ernie Scrimgeour Asst. Manager, Eddie Wolecki Manager. Malcolm Mcfadyen Team Advisor, Kris Ward, Philip Hagen.
Back Row UR: Tommy King. Chris Tawse, Johnathan Thompson, Russell Brown, Barry Forbes, lain Ross, Ross Kiddie. lan Mckenna, Kenny MacMillan.
LOCHEE UNITED CLUB HONOURS
Laing Cup
Telegraph Cup
Courier Cup
Forfarshire Cup
Loftus Cup
Dundee Junior League
Currie Cup
Tayside League Dryburgh Cup
Cream of the Barley Trophy
Tayside League 1st Division League Cup
Intersport Trophy
Albert Herschell Trophy
Tayside League 2nd Division
Findlay & Co. Cup
Tayside Premier League
Redwood Leisure Cup
North End Challenge Cup
East Region Fair Play Award
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1960-61, 1962-63, 1969-70
1964-65, 1970-71
1964-65
1965-66
1968-69
1976-77, 1986-87
1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
1978-79, 1981-82, 1984-85, 1986-87
1979-80, 1981-82, 1986-87 1983-84
1986-87, 1989-90
1986-87,2003-04 1993-94 1999-2000 2002-03 2003-04
THOMSON PARK
THE ROAD TO THE QUARTER FINALS
Lochee United
LOCHEE UNITED from
lain Ross
Russell Brown
Tommy King
Gary Davidson
Ross Dorward
Chris Tawse
Johnathan Thompson
Barry Forbes
Andy Dow
Philip Hagen
Paul Durno
Charlie Cargill
Craig Robertson
Kris Ward
lan Mckenna
Ray Mckinnon
Ross Kiddie
Kenny MacMillan
Davie Evans
Graeme Thomson
Manager:
Eddie Wolecki
REFEI
TEAMS TTISH CUP
ARTHURLIE, ARTHURLIE J.F.C.
from
Kris Robertson
Dean Sexton
Brian Mckeown
Marc Ross
Stuart Allison
Colin Robertson
Marc McShane
Robert Downs
Alan Waddell
David McKenzie
Bryan Smith
GaryWilson
Mark Travers
Charlie Hobbs
Stevie Jack
Zander Ryan
Martin McGarvey
Alan Rae
Derek Rhoddan
Manager:
Frank Lynch
BLUEBELL LEGENDS
Michael Feeney
Michael Feeney joined Lochee United from Dundee North End in 1996. AScottish Junior Internationalist, he was regarded as one of the best centre half's in the country. He played for the Club for six seasons, making Over two hundred appearances as Captain lifting the Findlay andCompany Cup in 2000 which was the Bluebells first trophy for ten years. He moved to Southern Ireland in 1991 and still plays over there in the amateur leagues. Michael was Player of the Year twice.
Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor joined Lochee United from Forfar Albion in 1991. His debut was in afriendly against Dundee F.C. in which the Bluebells won 4-2, Darren scoring all the goals. His goal scoring exploits got him a move to Montrose F.C., where he played for two seasons. He returned to Thomson Park in 1993 helping the Club win promotion from the second division. He signed for Carnoustie in 1997 before returning again in 1999. He was widely regarded as one of the most prolific strikers in Junior Football, making over three hundred and fifty appearances for Lochee United and scoring over two hundred goals. One of the most popular players ever to play for the Bluebells, Darren was Player of the Year three times.
Lochee United J.F.C.
Player's Programme Profile
Name Gary DavIdson
Nickname Harry Larry. Barry
Date of Birth: 10/05/1983
Place of Birth: Perth
Job: lax Dodger (Student)
Previous Clubs: St Johnstone and Newburgh Juniors
Favourite Scottish Senior Club: St Johnstone
Favourite English Senior Club: Arsenal
Favourite Away Ground: Prestonfield. Linlithgow
Highlight of Career: Playing at Hampden In Scottish Schools Cup Final and Winning 4-2
Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognese
Favourite Film: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Actor: Adam Sandler
Best player played with: Ray McKinnon
Hardest 0pponent Steven Pearson
Person you'd most like to meet: Monammad Ali
Ambition lo do as well as I can at football and 10 have lots of money
Give one secret about yourself: Im colour-bl1nd
UMITEO,
Lochee United J.FC.
Player's Programme Profile
Name: David Evans
Nickname: Woody
Date of Birth: 07/12/1981
Place of Birth: Dundee
Job: Labourer at JTC (Joinery and Timber Creations)
Previous Clubs: Dundee United Arbroath
Tayport, Raith Rovers
Favourite Scottish Senior Club: Dundee United Favourite English Senior Club: Manchester Cty
Favourite Away Ground: Prestonfield Linithgcw
Highlight of Career: Playing aga1nst Kiimarncck in last Season's Scott1sh Cup. also winning the OVD Scottish Junior Cup two years ago
Favourite Food: Tuna Roils
Favourite Film: Dumb and Dumber
Favourite Actor: Kris Ward (Suker)
Best player played with: Allan Ramsay (Tayport Hardest Opponent: Jonny Thompson got the Scars to prove it'II)
Person you'd most like to meet: Barry Fortes
Seemingly he signed for the Club 2 years ago
Ambition: lo get to a third Scottish Cup Finan a row Also to w1rn the Bonus Ball just one Give one secret about yourselt I once appeared On the kids IV show Pich A Number alon with Jony Ihormpson
ARTHURLIE J.F.C.
ARTHURLIE
Eoiunded in 1874, Arthurlie are one of the oldest Clubs in Scottish football and indeed, along with Oueens Park, Rangers, Dumbarton and Kilmarnock are one of only 5 Clubs still in existence who enmpeted in the Scottish Cup that Season. They went on to win the Renfrewshire Cup in Season 1880/81 beating St Mirren in the Final, however in 1890, with the introduction of Professionalism they were unable to gain entry to the Scottish League and accordingly they joined the rival Scottish Federation instead.
In1896/97 Arthurlie claimed probably their most famous of scalps when they knocked out Celtic in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup, winning 4-2, however affairs were balanced somewhat the next Season following a7-0 win for Celtic in the same competition.
In 19001/02 they joined the Scottish League Division 2, gaining their best placing ever 5 Seasons later when they finished joint 2nd with Vale of Leven.
In 1937,Arthurlie got the first of their 2 Scottish Junior Cup wins with a 5-1 win against Rob Roy at Celtic Park in front of a crowd of 23,000 people.
In 1975 and again in 1977,they were the winners of the West of Scotland Cup and in 1978, they won the League Cup also.
In 1981 they came close to emulating their 1937 Scottish Cup win, losing narrowly to Pollok 1-0 in the
In 1921 they moved to their present home at Dunterlie Park, however in 1929 they resigned from the Scottish League, firstly joiing the Amateur Leagues, before achieving Junior status in 1931. final.
Success then followed in the Central League with the Division 1 title in 1986/87 followed by Premier Division titles in Seasons 1987/1988, 1988/1989 and again in 1993/94.
In 1997/98, the second of their 2 Scottish Junior Cup wins came with a 4-0 defeat of Pollok at Fir Park.
In2000/01 the present Manager Frank Lynch took over the reigns at Dunterlie and during his time at the Club they have gone on to win a Premier League and a Super League First Division Championship as wellas cup victories in the Evening Times Cup and the Central League Cup.
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ARTHURLIE
BAK TRAR
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PLAYER SPONSORS
Name
lain Ross
Tommy King
Ross Dorward
Chris Tawse
Jonathan Thompson
Raymond McKinnon
Kris Ward
Charlie Cargill
Ross Kiddie
Barry Forbes
Craig Robertson
Aaron Bradford
Paul Durno
lan McKenna
Graeme Thomson
Andy Sommerville
Gary Davidson
David Evans
RussellI Brown
Andy Dow
Kenny MacMillan
Philip Hagen
Sponsor
Wash & Spin, Lochee
Larry Duncan
Dundee Autobody
S.M.S
Speedwell Bar
G &LResidential
Richard McCormack Decorators
R.B.S. Muir
Paul Ryan Asset Finance
Planet Bar
Wm. Robertson Dentist
Thomson Park Car Centre
D and P Sievwright
Smith & Sons Coaches
The Wash
Kia Motors UK
R.L.Finance
C.E.F
D.J.Services
Dundee Car Service Centre
Marquee Motors
Lochee Sportsbar
