Scottish Football in Crisis! New Found Hope???
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Start of Season 2011/2012
Glenrothes have risen up in the Scottish football ladder, coming through two leagues in as many years. It is expected that they will battle, but ultimately be relegated come the end of the season – media prediction 13th.
The Glens will be playing in the Scottish Premier League 2 this season which should attract bigger crowds to Warout Stadium. This season also brings entry in into the Scottish Super Cup with a massive grand prize of £50M. They will have to come through a tough group stage though:
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Expectations are that the Glens just have to enjoy the experience of this competition. The Scottish Cup is the other competition this season – the board expect the team to make it to the Fifth Round this year.
It looks as though it may be a tough year for the Glens. Playing in a higher standard of league and cup competition may not produce the standard of results that the fans are used too, but the manager is confident that a few more signings could make the difference and keep them in this league!
Glenrothes Gazette
More Signings!!!
Signed Marcinho for £180,000. Although he is getting on a bit, he is still quality:
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Also signed fellow Brazilian, Celsinho for £20,000, it is thought this signing is for the future and to help the language barrier for Marcinho.
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Glenrothes have also completed the capture of former Scottish under-21 Goalkeeper, Jamie MacDonald from Hearts for £475,000. Brown has touted the lad to become a regular in the Scotland set-up in the future:
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And Glenrothes have also signed a loan deal for Conor Ramsey from Arsenal. Arsenal had signed the 17 year old from St. Mirren last season – Ramsey has welcomed the chance of first team football in this native Scotland.
Let's take a look at the summer transfers coming in and out of Glenrothes this season:
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Scottish Transfer Round-up
Lots of action again this season this Celtic splashing the cash!
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There was also millions spent in the SPL2:
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And here is the Current Finances in Scotland:
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This are looking great already, only two years into the massive change!
Glenrothes Gazette
Start of Season 2011/2012
Glenrothes have risen up in the Scottish football ladder, coming through two leagues in as many years. It is expected that they will battle, but ultimately be relegated come the end of the season – media prediction 13th.
The Glens will be playing in the Scottish Premier League 2 this season which should attract bigger crowds to Warout Stadium. This season also brings entry in into the Scottish Super Cup with a massive grand prize of £50M. They will have to come through a tough group stage though:
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Expectations are that the Glens just have to enjoy the experience of this competition. The Scottish Cup is the other competition this season – the board expect the team to make it to the Fifth Round this year.
It looks as though it may be a tough year for the Glens. Playing in a higher standard of league and cup competition may not produce the standard of results that the fans are used too, but the manager is confident that a few more signings could make the difference and keep them in this league!
Glenrothes Gazette
More Signings!!!
Signed Marcinho for £180,000. Although he is getting on a bit, he is still quality:
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Also signed fellow Brazilian, Celsinho for £20,000, it is thought this signing is for the future and to help the language barrier for Marcinho.
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Glenrothes have also completed the capture of former Scottish under-21 Goalkeeper, Jamie MacDonald from Hearts for £475,000. Brown has touted the lad to become a regular in the Scotland set-up in the future:
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And Glenrothes have also signed a loan deal for Conor Ramsey from Arsenal. Arsenal had signed the 17 year old from St. Mirren last season – Ramsey has welcomed the chance of first team football in this native Scotland.
Let's take a look at the summer transfers coming in and out of Glenrothes this season:
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Scottish Transfer Round-up
Lots of action again this season this Celtic splashing the cash!
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There was also millions spent in the SPL2:
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And here is the Current Finances in Scotland:
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This are looking great already, only two years into the massive change!
Glenrothes Gazette
Start of the Season
The first game of the season sees Glenrothes travel to St. Mirren in the Super Cup for their first ever fixture in the competition. Fans will be hopeful of a good – even if that means keeping the score-line respectable.
St. Mirren 1 – 0 Glenrothes 27th July 2011 Super Cup Group c
Ross(6 )
Dunfermline 2 – 0 Glenrothes 30th July 2011
Bell(54)Bayne(87)
August Results
Airdrie Utd 3 – 3 Glenrothes 6th August 2011
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Glenrothes 1 – 1 Raith 13th August
Weir OG(57) – Weir(27)
Glenrothes 6 – 2 Ayr 17th August 2011 Super Cup Group c
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Glenrothes 1 – 0 Berwick 20th August 2011
McCulloch(86)
Glenrothes 0 – 2 St. Mirren 24th August 2011 Super Cup Group c
Duguid(19)Thomson(65)
Ayr 0 – 1 Glenrothes 27th August 2011
Virgo OG(15)
Glenrothes 1 – 1 Hearts 30th August 2011 Super Cup Group c
Botelho(24) – Alecsandro(38)
It was a good month for Glenrothes, two wins and two draws in the league and a sensational 6-2 victory in the Super Cup – where Marcinho scored a hat-trick on his debut!! What a performance!
The end of the month saw a solid performance again SPL1 side Hearts, the Glens managed to earn a draw to please the crowd of over 3000.
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Marcinho is currently delighted with his performances – the whole team is! I’m still a little disappointed with the defeats in the Super Cup. It leaves us having to get a point at Tynecastle then win the final game. A tough ask! But I’m sure the player will give their all.
The club has come a long way so far, playing in the super cup – with a grand prize of £50M – more valuable than our entire club.
Until next time
G. Brown
Glenrothes Gazette
The first game of the season sees Glenrothes travel to St. Mirren in the Super Cup for their first ever fixture in the competition. Fans will be hopeful of a good – even if that means keeping the score-line respectable.
St. Mirren 1 – 0 Glenrothes 27th July 2011 Super Cup Group c
Ross(6 )
Dunfermline 2 – 0 Glenrothes 30th July 2011
Bell(54)Bayne(87)
August Results
Airdrie Utd 3 – 3 Glenrothes 6th August 2011
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Glenrothes 1 – 1 Raith 13th August
Weir OG(57) – Weir(27)
Glenrothes 6 – 2 Ayr 17th August 2011 Super Cup Group c
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Glenrothes 1 – 0 Berwick 20th August 2011
McCulloch(86)
Glenrothes 0 – 2 St. Mirren 24th August 2011 Super Cup Group c
Duguid(19)Thomson(65)
Ayr 0 – 1 Glenrothes 27th August 2011
Virgo OG(15)
Glenrothes 1 – 1 Hearts 30th August 2011 Super Cup Group c
Botelho(24) – Alecsandro(38)
It was a good month for Glenrothes, two wins and two draws in the league and a sensational 6-2 victory in the Super Cup – where Marcinho scored a hat-trick on his debut!! What a performance!
The end of the month saw a solid performance again SPL1 side Hearts, the Glens managed to earn a draw to please the crowd of over 3000.
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Marcinho is currently delighted with his performances – the whole team is! I’m still a little disappointed with the defeats in the Super Cup. It leaves us having to get a point at Tynecastle then win the final game. A tough ask! But I’m sure the player will give their all.
The club has come a long way so far, playing in the super cup – with a grand prize of £50M – more valuable than our entire club.
Until next time
G. Brown
Glenrothes Gazette
Season Update
Glenrothes have been League Champions for the last two seasons but their rise to the Premier Leagues may be a step too far. The Glenrothes manager however disagrees:
“Much of the squad from last season will remain, the experienced guys like McCulloch and Anderson help form the basis of the teams structure. I’m glad there is some foreign flair in the squad with the likes of Marcinho – I hope he will end his playing career here then turn to coach, he was loads to offer this club.”
Prospects
“As for the future, Conor Ramsey is an amazing talent and I’m the club can secure a permanent deal for the young lad – Arsenal may want over a million for him but I’m sure he will be worth that. MacDonald has also been a rock in goal, he’s still learning the game as he’s only 24 so I think there’s more to come.”
Facilities
“I’m in regular talks with the board over the state of our facilities. My views are we need to invest in order to progress from here. It’s ok having money to spend on players but if there’s no talent coming through the youth setup and to the club reaches a plateau of the players it can attract then the club will stagnate. However it’s my job to make sure this doesn’t happen thus my frequent demands. They have agreed to improve but I guess these things just take time.”
State of Scottish Football
"Generally the game is getting there, although the money is there, it takes time for debts to be paid, ultimate financial security for the future is the key here. Celtic are creeping into the top five richest clubs in the world and many other Scottish clubs are in the top fifty."
“Scottish football in Europe looks good this season, Rangers in the Champions League and Celtic, Hearts and Dundee Utd in the Europa League. Hibs just missed out on a place in the Europa but Celtic could do well with all their new signings.”
Glenrothes have been League Champions for the last two seasons but their rise to the Premier Leagues may be a step too far. The Glenrothes manager however disagrees:
“Much of the squad from last season will remain, the experienced guys like McCulloch and Anderson help form the basis of the teams structure. I’m glad there is some foreign flair in the squad with the likes of Marcinho – I hope he will end his playing career here then turn to coach, he was loads to offer this club.”
Prospects
“As for the future, Conor Ramsey is an amazing talent and I’m the club can secure a permanent deal for the young lad – Arsenal may want over a million for him but I’m sure he will be worth that. MacDonald has also been a rock in goal, he’s still learning the game as he’s only 24 so I think there’s more to come.”
Facilities
“I’m in regular talks with the board over the state of our facilities. My views are we need to invest in order to progress from here. It’s ok having money to spend on players but if there’s no talent coming through the youth setup and to the club reaches a plateau of the players it can attract then the club will stagnate. However it’s my job to make sure this doesn’t happen thus my frequent demands. They have agreed to improve but I guess these things just take time.”
State of Scottish Football
"Generally the game is getting there, although the money is there, it takes time for debts to be paid, ultimate financial security for the future is the key here. Celtic are creeping into the top five richest clubs in the world and many other Scottish clubs are in the top fifty."
“Scottish football in Europe looks good this season, Rangers in the Champions League and Celtic, Hearts and Dundee Utd in the Europa League. Hibs just missed out on a place in the Europa but Celtic could do well with all their new signings.”
September Results
Glenrothes 0 - 1 East Fife 7th September 2011
Campbell(26)
Hearts 2 - 1 Glenrothes 18th September 2011 Super Cup Group c
Goncalves(31)Thomson OG(80) - Marcinho(38)
Defeat to Hearts in the Super Cup leaves the Glens in a position to only finish 3rd at best in the group. Most fans didn't expect to qualify this time out as the competition is far higher than Glenrothes have been used too. The next match is the final group game and the fan will be hoping the team go out on a high!!!
Ayr 1 - 2 Glenrothes 21st September 2011 Super Cup Group c
MacDonald OG(49) - Kapo(45+4)McCulloch(72)
Queen of the South 4 - 3 Glenrothes 24th September 2011
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Glenrothes shows an impressive display against heavy favourites Queen of the South. I'm sure both sets of fans would've enjoyed the football on display!
Brechin 0 - 1 Glenrothes 28th September 2011
Kapo(49)
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The goals have been shared around this month, even own goals!! A strong end to the Super Cup campaign saw the Glens finish third in the table - the board are happy the club got a few wins in the competition and will look to build on that experience for next season should the club stay in the league.
Lets take a look at the current standings:
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Glenrothes Gazette
Glenrothes 0 - 1 East Fife 7th September 2011
Campbell(26)
Hearts 2 - 1 Glenrothes 18th September 2011 Super Cup Group c
Goncalves(31)Thomson OG(80) - Marcinho(38)
Defeat to Hearts in the Super Cup leaves the Glens in a position to only finish 3rd at best in the group. Most fans didn't expect to qualify this time out as the competition is far higher than Glenrothes have been used too. The next match is the final group game and the fan will be hoping the team go out on a high!!!
Ayr 1 - 2 Glenrothes 21st September 2011 Super Cup Group c
MacDonald OG(49) - Kapo(45+4)McCulloch(72)
Queen of the South 4 - 3 Glenrothes 24th September 2011
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Glenrothes shows an impressive display against heavy favourites Queen of the South. I'm sure both sets of fans would've enjoyed the football on display!
Brechin 0 - 1 Glenrothes 28th September 2011
Kapo(49)
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The goals have been shared around this month, even own goals!! A strong end to the Super Cup campaign saw the Glens finish third in the table - the board are happy the club got a few wins in the competition and will look to build on that experience for next season should the club stay in the league.
Lets take a look at the current standings:
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Glenrothes Gazette
October Results
Glenrothes 0 - 1 Clyde 1st October 2011
Anaya(45+2)
Glenrothes 0 - 0 Inverness CT 15th October 2011
Dumbarton 2 - 2 Glenrothes 22nd October 2011
Nelson(45+3)Mchale(82) - Marcinho(43)Hilson(70)
Glenrothes 3 - 0 Stirling 29th October 2011
Marcinho(22)McCarthy(45+1)Kapo(90+2)
Another month gone and Glenrothes have picked up an impressive 5 point from 4 tough games - considering Glenrothes are relegation candidates - I think Brown will have other ideas.
Marcinho and Kapo just keep scoring, vital goals too - let's hope they keep it up and others join them.
Glenrothes Gazette
Glenrothes 0 - 1 Clyde 1st October 2011
Anaya(45+2)
Glenrothes 0 - 0 Inverness CT 15th October 2011
Dumbarton 2 - 2 Glenrothes 22nd October 2011
Nelson(45+3)Mchale(82) - Marcinho(43)Hilson(70)
Glenrothes 3 - 0 Stirling 29th October 2011
Marcinho(22)McCarthy(45+1)Kapo(90+2)
Another month gone and Glenrothes have picked up an impressive 5 point from 4 tough games - considering Glenrothes are relegation candidates - I think Brown will have other ideas.
Marcinho and Kapo just keep scoring, vital goals too - let's hope they keep it up and others join them.
Glenrothes Gazette
November Results
Ross County 2 – 0 Glenrothes 7th November 2011
Samuel(22)Henriquez(pen 45)
Glenrothes 5 – 1 Cowdenbeath 19th November 2011
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Glenrothes 4 – 2 Airdrie Utd 26th November 2011
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After a disappointing start, the Glens finished in style – scoring 9 goals in their last 2 games! With only three fixtures in the month, it looks like the Glens prefer more time to prepare for the games – which will be importance as every game will be a battle from now on!
With the determined squad, I’m sure they will be setting their sights much higher than what’s expected of them – it’s just the competitive nature of the game!
Glenrothes Gazette
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The Scottish Cup Second Round Draw was made and Glenrothes will travel to Easthouses Lily. Most fans will admit that the Glens should win comfortably but I’m sure the manager will be stressing the potential for an upset!
Glenrothes lie just outside the playoff places at present – much to the delight of the fans and many critics have to chew their words as they keep surprising everyone.
December Results
Raith 0 – 0 Glenrothes 4th December 2011
Easthouses Lily 1 – 2 Glenrothes 10th December 2011 Scots. Cup 2nd Round
Brown(30) – Ramsey(74)Kapo(90+1)
Glenrothes 3 – 2 Albion Rovers 17th December 2011
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Abion Rovers 4 – 4 Glenrothes 31st December 2011 Scots. Cup 3rd Round
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Glenrothes left it late against Easthouses Lily to secure the win in injury time – Kapo is said to be delighted with his goal. Glenrothes also defeated Albion Rovers in a penalty thriller to progress to the Fourth Round.
Glenrothes had already secured a win against Albion in the league going into the Cup tie. The other match saw the Glen draw with Raith again – one of the favourites for the title. Another great month for the club!
Glenrothes Gazette
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January Results
Glenrothes will welcome 2010 Super Cup Winners Aberdeen to Warout Stadium in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup – Russell Anderson will get to play his former club for the first time since leaving in 2006.
Glnerothes will have 3 games in the league this month, let’s have a look at the table:
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Glenrothes 3 – 2 Dunfermline 7th January 2012
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Berwick 0 – 3 Glenrothes 14th January 2012
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Glenrothes 1 – 0 Aberdeen 21st January 2012 Scots. Cup 4th Round
Anderson(87)
Glenrothes 4 – 0 Ayr 28th January 2012
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Anderson effectively knockout former club Aberdeen in the dying minutes to see Glenrothes make the Fifth Round for the first time in their history.
Glenrothes also recored 3 wins form 3 games in the league to fire themselves into the playoff places! In the 3 games they scored 10 goals and kept 2 cleansheets! There is much speculation as to whether they can keep this run of form going until the end of the season – many feel they will need to if they are to survive the drop.
Glenrothes Gazette
Ross County 2 – 0 Glenrothes 7th November 2011
Samuel(22)Henriquez(pen 45)
Glenrothes 5 – 1 Cowdenbeath 19th November 2011
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Glenrothes 4 – 2 Airdrie Utd 26th November 2011
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After a disappointing start, the Glens finished in style – scoring 9 goals in their last 2 games! With only three fixtures in the month, it looks like the Glens prefer more time to prepare for the games – which will be importance as every game will be a battle from now on!
With the determined squad, I’m sure they will be setting their sights much higher than what’s expected of them – it’s just the competitive nature of the game!
Glenrothes Gazette
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EXTRA EXTRA
The Scottish Cup Second Round Draw was made and Glenrothes will travel to Easthouses Lily. Most fans will admit that the Glens should win comfortably but I’m sure the manager will be stressing the potential for an upset!
Glenrothes lie just outside the playoff places at present – much to the delight of the fans and many critics have to chew their words as they keep surprising everyone.
December Results
Raith 0 – 0 Glenrothes 4th December 2011
Easthouses Lily 1 – 2 Glenrothes 10th December 2011 Scots. Cup 2nd Round
Brown(30) – Ramsey(74)Kapo(90+1)
Glenrothes 3 – 2 Albion Rovers 17th December 2011
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Abion Rovers 4 – 4 Glenrothes 31st December 2011 Scots. Cup 3rd Round
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Glenrothes left it late against Easthouses Lily to secure the win in injury time – Kapo is said to be delighted with his goal. Glenrothes also defeated Albion Rovers in a penalty thriller to progress to the Fourth Round.
Glenrothes had already secured a win against Albion in the league going into the Cup tie. The other match saw the Glen draw with Raith again – one of the favourites for the title. Another great month for the club!
Glenrothes Gazette
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January Results
Glenrothes will welcome 2010 Super Cup Winners Aberdeen to Warout Stadium in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup – Russell Anderson will get to play his former club for the first time since leaving in 2006.
Glnerothes will have 3 games in the league this month, let’s have a look at the table:
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Glenrothes 3 – 2 Dunfermline 7th January 2012
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Berwick 0 – 3 Glenrothes 14th January 2012
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Glenrothes 1 – 0 Aberdeen 21st January 2012 Scots. Cup 4th Round
Anderson(87)
Glenrothes 4 – 0 Ayr 28th January 2012
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Anderson effectively knockout former club Aberdeen in the dying minutes to see Glenrothes make the Fifth Round for the first time in their history.
Glenrothes also recored 3 wins form 3 games in the league to fire themselves into the playoff places! In the 3 games they scored 10 goals and kept 2 cleansheets! There is much speculation as to whether they can keep this run of form going until the end of the season – many feel they will need to if they are to survive the drop.
Glenrothes Gazette
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Scotland in Europe
Unfortunately Celtic failed to qualify form their Europa League group despite many big money signings. Celtic manager has argued that they will need time to gel and the squad will be better next season. Dundee Utd and Hearts followed Celtic out of the competition after fighting brave campaigns.
Hearts and Dundee Utd’s profile will have been raise form their performance, just missing out on qualification by a few points.
Rangers on the other hand qualified from their group and face Celtic conquerors Juventus in the first knockout round of the Champions League. Lets hope they can secure a result at home.
Glenrothes Gazette
Transfer Update
Glnerothes have made no new signings, the manager wants the team to gel together, plus he was having trouble attracting players whom he wanted to sign:
“It is difficult situation, I want to sign players with a vision of playing in the SPL1, but we aren’t there yet!”
Celtic continued to splash the cash in January taking their total season spend to £93M!!
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Many fans of other clubs fear this spells the start of a new era of Celtic domination, on the other hand this may just be the thing that Scottish football needs for European success.
Glenrothes Gazette
Scotland in Europe
Unfortunately Celtic failed to qualify form their Europa League group despite many big money signings. Celtic manager has argued that they will need time to gel and the squad will be better next season. Dundee Utd and Hearts followed Celtic out of the competition after fighting brave campaigns.
Hearts and Dundee Utd’s profile will have been raise form their performance, just missing out on qualification by a few points.
Rangers on the other hand qualified from their group and face Celtic conquerors Juventus in the first knockout round of the Champions League. Lets hope they can secure a result at home.
Glenrothes Gazette
Transfer Update
Glnerothes have made no new signings, the manager wants the team to gel together, plus he was having trouble attracting players whom he wanted to sign:
“It is difficult situation, I want to sign players with a vision of playing in the SPL1, but we aren’t there yet!”
Celtic continued to splash the cash in January taking their total season spend to £93M!!
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Many fans of other clubs fear this spells the start of a new era of Celtic domination, on the other hand this may just be the thing that Scottish football needs for European success.
Glenrothes Gazette
This story will be ending soon as many people can't be bother to leave a post. A few words is all I ask. Some tips and pointers would be nice . But since most people are lazy, I will be too.
I will be ending this thread if there are no followers, it a shame and a lot of work has gone into this but if people are interested in boring stories about the same old clubs in the same old leagues you are welcome to it.
How can someone who starts a Man City Story with just results get more posts than this?I can't understand it. Either way I'm tired of wasting my effort!!!!
I will be ending this thread if there are no followers, it a shame and a lot of work has gone into this but if people are interested in boring stories about the same old clubs in the same old leagues you are welcome to it.
How can someone who starts a Man City Story with just results get more posts than this?I can't understand it. Either way I'm tired of wasting my effort!!!!
you should do a story because you enjoy playing the file and would like to share it, if you enjoy playing it then you will usually commit time and effort to writing the story well, thus members will recognise its quality and leave comments/follow.
i only post one story per fm, my cultural leonesa one. becasue i really enjoy taking this tiny spanish club to the top, i get quite a few decent comments, but tbh ill play the file and continue updating the story even if i get no comments at all, becaue i enjoy myself. i dnt care if anyone follows.
stories are about enjoyment, not how many followers you can get, its turning into the old issue we had on fm base, people spamming to get their post numbers up so they could be top of the ''whos got the most posts?'' list. now everyone wants to have the mosts followers....
lots of people look at stories and follow but dont necessarily comment.
bottom line is, if youve worked hard and you enjoy playing the file, then keep it going. dont worry so much about followers.
personally i think this a good story so far, a few nice touches like the glenrothes gazette pictures make it a bit different
i only post one story per fm, my cultural leonesa one. becasue i really enjoy taking this tiny spanish club to the top, i get quite a few decent comments, but tbh ill play the file and continue updating the story even if i get no comments at all, becaue i enjoy myself. i dnt care if anyone follows.
stories are about enjoyment, not how many followers you can get, its turning into the old issue we had on fm base, people spamming to get their post numbers up so they could be top of the ''whos got the most posts?'' list. now everyone wants to have the mosts followers....
lots of people look at stories and follow but dont necessarily comment.
bottom line is, if youve worked hard and you enjoy playing the file, then keep it going. dont worry so much about followers.
personally i think this a good story so far, a few nice touches like the glenrothes gazette pictures make it a bit different
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Thanks Jake. I do get excited about my game and i guess I want everyone to have the same enthusiasm as I do. But I most frustrating thing about my story is that many people read it but no-one posts. I don't really care about followers, I just want the people reading to give their views cause I feel at the moment:
My story isn't good enough to get responses
No-one cares about the the Scottish Game
If I'm wrong please share, coz I thought my story would be an easy way to get to know people on here but it seems to have had an opposite effect.
My story isn't good enough to get responses
No-one cares about the the Scottish Game
If I'm wrong please share, coz I thought my story would be an easy way to get to know people on here but it seems to have had an opposite effect.
alot of regular users have given up on the story section thanks to a recent influx of newbies who have been starting 2-3 stories a week that are dead before they even get past pre season. this is unfortunate as it spoils perfectly good stories like this thanks to all stories being tarnished with the same brush. but we are working on new rules to cut this out, when it all calms down the story forum should become a popular area again. at the moment only really well known/established members are getting regular comments on their stories. and to be honest a story is much easier to read without msn type conversations scattered between the updates (although thats what im doing now... oO)) and trust me people care about the scottish game, 2 of the staff members are from scotland.
the best way to get to know people ive found, is to use the introduce yourself forum and give a few details on your hobbies/interests etc. most of the regular users and the staff have a look and leave some comments, particularly if they share some of your interests. and maybe post a few things in the general chat area, maybe a video in the video clip thread, or a joke in the jokes thread. That way members will see what kind of person you are from the vids/jokes/etc that you like.
Tnanks again Jake - btw ur Marlon King song is awesome! I'm sure to saw it on tv but can't remember where???!?!?mI'll be sure to check out the other area of the forum.
Cheers again,
btw do you know that you've posted twice on this thread, a first for my story\!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Cheers again,
btw do you know that you've posted twice on this thread, a first for my story\!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
song is from russell howards good news. hes my fave stand up comedian, met him in sheffield a year and a half ago before he was big time, nice guy, had a coffee with him and everything.
im sure if you keep it going mate people will post, if not dont worry too much, as long as you enjoy it ^^)
Thats it - Russell Howard!!!!!!!! Awesome - hes come from nowhere to be huge!
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OK.. I've decided to keep going with this story - I'm looking at my game atm (I'm always a few months ahead) and its looking good for Scottish football. There seem to be a few solid youngsters appearing in the game.
I've been looking at the thread and I fear it's lost a little focus - as my story isn't really just about Glenrothes - its a difference in the Scottish game with more investment. This will take about 10-15 seasons to start making a difference - just started season 4 in the game (halfway through season 3 in the story).
One thing though... how do I add a poll to this thread - I've been checking the thread tools tab but it doesn't appear there.
I want to start a poll to see what you guys think will happen:
In 10 Years:
a)Another team other than Old Firm win the League
b)European success for Scottish Clubs(Semi-finals or better)
c)Scotland qualify for a major competition
d)None of the above
In 20 years:
a)The old firm win a European trophy only
b)Another Scottish club wins a European trophy only
c)Scotland getting World Cup or Euro bid
d)Scotland winning the World Cup or Euro
e)None of the above
As for Glenrothes, there should be an update in the next few hours.
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OK.. I've decided to keep going with this story - I'm looking at my game atm (I'm always a few months ahead) and its looking good for Scottish football. There seem to be a few solid youngsters appearing in the game.
I've been looking at the thread and I fear it's lost a little focus - as my story isn't really just about Glenrothes - its a difference in the Scottish game with more investment. This will take about 10-15 seasons to start making a difference - just started season 4 in the game (halfway through season 3 in the story).
One thing though... how do I add a poll to this thread - I've been checking the thread tools tab but it doesn't appear there.
I want to start a poll to see what you guys think will happen:
In 10 Years:
a)Another team other than Old Firm win the League
b)European success for Scottish Clubs(Semi-finals or better)
c)Scotland qualify for a major competition
d)None of the above
In 20 years:
a)The old firm win a European trophy only
b)Another Scottish club wins a European trophy only
c)Scotland getting World Cup or Euro bid
d)Scotland winning the World Cup or Euro
e)None of the above
As for Glenrothes, there should be an update in the next few hours.
February Results
East Fife 0 - 3 Glenrothes 4th February 2012
Jutkiewicz(9, 45)McCulloch(49)
Glenrothes 3 - 0 Musselburgh Athletic 11th February 2012 Scots. Cup 5th Round
Broadfoot(6 )Ramsey(23, 46)
Glenrothes 1 - 1 Brechin 18th February 2012
Bell(64) - McGlinchey(51)
Clyde 3 - 3 Glenrothes 27th February 2012
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View attachment 35358 February 2012
Glenrothes still lie in playoff contention at the end of February. Many doubted the team could perform this well but the manager has always maintained his squad is more than capable at playing at this level.
League Table
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The victory against Musselburgh propels the Glens into the 6th Round of the Scottish Cup - a fantastic home tie against Hearts at the beginning of March. The Glen have already entertained Hearts at Warout Stadium this season, in the Super Cup, where the managed to grab a point against the Jambos.
No matter what happens this time, the Glenrothes board will be happy with the club playing in the 6th round, which was their initial objective for the competition.
Glenrothes Gazette
East Fife 0 - 3 Glenrothes 4th February 2012
Jutkiewicz(9, 45)McCulloch(49)
Glenrothes 3 - 0 Musselburgh Athletic 11th February 2012 Scots. Cup 5th Round
Broadfoot(6 )Ramsey(23, 46)
Glenrothes 1 - 1 Brechin 18th February 2012
Bell(64) - McGlinchey(51)
Clyde 3 - 3 Glenrothes 27th February 2012
View attachment 35360
View attachment 35358 February 2012
Glenrothes still lie in playoff contention at the end of February. Many doubted the team could perform this well but the manager has always maintained his squad is more than capable at playing at this level.
League Table
View attachment 35359
The victory against Musselburgh propels the Glens into the 6th Round of the Scottish Cup - a fantastic home tie against Hearts at the beginning of March. The Glen have already entertained Hearts at Warout Stadium this season, in the Super Cup, where the managed to grab a point against the Jambos.
No matter what happens this time, the Glenrothes board will be happy with the club playing in the 6th round, which was their initial objective for the competition.
Glenrothes Gazette
March Results
Glenrothes 1 - 2 Hearts 3rd March 2012 Scots. Cup 6th Round
Botelho(67) - Alecsandro(19)Templeton(89)
Glenrothes 2 - 2 Queen of the South 7th March 2012
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Stirling 1 - 2 Glenrothes 10th March 2012
Grehan(15) - Hilson(57)Ramsey(90+1)
Inverness CT 1 - 3 Glenrothes 17th March 2012
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Glenrothes 2 - 0 Dumbarton 26th March 2012
Jutkiewicz(22, 66)
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The solid wins against Inverness and Dumbarton have strengthened the Glens' grip on the playoff places, any club from Glenrothes, Queen of the South, Raith, Inverness CT and Cylde have a chance of a place going into the last few games of the season.
Glenrothes Gazette
April Results
Ross County 4 - 2 Glenrothes 7th April 2012
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Cowdenbeath 3 - 2 Glenrothes 29th April 2012
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Two very tough away games in April saw Glenrothes fans fear the worst. The Glens have been performing brilliantly all season but it seems to be too much now we are at the close of the season. One game to go and Glenrothes have to win and hope there are no crazy scorelines in order to clinch the playoff spot.
Many fans have been quick to defend their team, stating they are very proud of what the club has a achieved so far and wouldn't be disappointed with finishing outside the playoffs. Obviously it would be great, but let's remember, the Glens where touted for relegation at the beginning of the season, so it stay in the league for another years is a great achievement!
Glenrothes Gazette
May Results
Albion Rovers 2 - 4 Glenrothes 5th May 2012
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Glenrothes have made the playoffs for promotion to the big league - the SPL1.
Glenrothes 3 - 0 Inverness CT 12th May 2012 Playoff Semi-final
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Glenrothes 1 - 0 Queen of the South 15th May 2012 Playoff Final
Jutkiewicz(50)
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We've Done It!!
Glenrothes have secured a place in the Scottish Premier League Tier 1 next season, fans are congratulating the manager as he guided the team to top-flight football in just three seasons. Let's check the final league standings:
View attachment 35384
Another remarkable season for the Glens sees them promoted yet again. Only now that they are in the top-flight promotion to a further league is impossible, many fans are joking, saying "obviously" nothing's impossible - the Glens will have their own league!! The joyous mood spreading through the fans will be felt by the player who in turn will be delighted! Well done lads!!
Glenrothes Gazette
Glenrothes 1 - 2 Hearts 3rd March 2012 Scots. Cup 6th Round
Botelho(67) - Alecsandro(19)Templeton(89)
Glenrothes 2 - 2 Queen of the South 7th March 2012
View attachment 35378
Stirling 1 - 2 Glenrothes 10th March 2012
Grehan(15) - Hilson(57)Ramsey(90+1)
Inverness CT 1 - 3 Glenrothes 17th March 2012
View attachment 35379
Glenrothes 2 - 0 Dumbarton 26th March 2012
Jutkiewicz(22, 66)
View attachment 35385
The solid wins against Inverness and Dumbarton have strengthened the Glens' grip on the playoff places, any club from Glenrothes, Queen of the South, Raith, Inverness CT and Cylde have a chance of a place going into the last few games of the season.
Glenrothes Gazette
April Results
Ross County 4 - 2 Glenrothes 7th April 2012
View attachment 35381
Cowdenbeath 3 - 2 Glenrothes 29th April 2012
View attachment 35380
View attachment 35385
Two very tough away games in April saw Glenrothes fans fear the worst. The Glens have been performing brilliantly all season but it seems to be too much now we are at the close of the season. One game to go and Glenrothes have to win and hope there are no crazy scorelines in order to clinch the playoff spot.
Many fans have been quick to defend their team, stating they are very proud of what the club has a achieved so far and wouldn't be disappointed with finishing outside the playoffs. Obviously it would be great, but let's remember, the Glens where touted for relegation at the beginning of the season, so it stay in the league for another years is a great achievement!
Glenrothes Gazette
May Results
Albion Rovers 2 - 4 Glenrothes 5th May 2012
View attachment 35382
Glenrothes have made the playoffs for promotion to the big league - the SPL1.
Glenrothes 3 - 0 Inverness CT 12th May 2012 Playoff Semi-final
View attachment 35383
Glenrothes 1 - 0 Queen of the South 15th May 2012 Playoff Final
Jutkiewicz(50)
View attachment 35385
We've Done It!!
Glenrothes have secured a place in the Scottish Premier League Tier 1 next season, fans are congratulating the manager as he guided the team to top-flight football in just three seasons. Let's check the final league standings:
View attachment 35384
Another remarkable season for the Glens sees them promoted yet again. Only now that they are in the top-flight promotion to a further league is impossible, many fans are joking, saying "obviously" nothing's impossible - the Glens will have their own league!! The joyous mood spreading through the fans will be felt by the player who in turn will be delighted! Well done lads!!
Glenrothes Gazette