Cupar Eagles lined up in their last game of the season against Monkeys in the knowledge that they had to take a point to avoid relegation.
Eagles made a nervous start and individual errors nearly cost the team an early goal. However this pressure was weathered and an excellent through ball by Halley set Martin clear on goal and he made no mistake to fire the Eagles ahead to the delight of the Eagles support, who came out in numbers for this crucial encounter. Monkeys though, raised their game and an equaliser was conceded despite the heroic efforts from Hood, who was recalled back in goal. Halley put the Cupar side back in front before the break with a composed finish after a defence splitting pass from Marshall. Clive came close in the second half and Marshall nearly found the net as the Eagles set about finishing the game. Monkeys though were not giving up and after numerous chances, Hood was eventually beaten after slack play in the Cupar defence. Dramatic last gasp defending by the Eagles kept the dream of the escape alive and when the final whistle blew an outpouring of emotional relief was apparent in the Cupar Eagles camp. There was ecstatic scenes of celebrations at the end, in the realisation "We have done it!". We had acheived the near impossible, taking 8 points in the last 6 games, after taking nothing from the first 8 games.
1. Harry Hood
2. Dave Mailings
3. Colin Clive
4. Tommy Marshall
5. Walter Martin
6. Andrew Beuchope
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Eagles Slump to Defeat
Billy another match report in our battle against relegation.
Cupar Eagles were in buoyant mood approaching their match v Anthropos with an unprecidented two wins on the spin following back to back wins in the league in our resilient battle to avoid relegation.
Out was Syme due to work commitments but Hood returned to the subs bench from his self imposed break. It was a tentative start from both teams but Eagles made the breakthrough from Halley who charged into the box before unleashing a shot low into the left hand bottom corner. The lead however was short lived as the visitors capitalised on poor defending to level the match before racing into a 2-1 scoreline at half-time.
Eagles pushed forward into the second half and were nearly awarded when Bauchope hit the upright of the bar. With gaps now appearing at the back the Cupar side were then picked off, soon it was 3 and then 4-1. With their never say die attitude the Eagles fought back with Halley finding the top corner after interlinking play from Marshall. Another Halley strike followed after Bauchope put him through on goal where the ball was confidently despatched over the keeper. Time ran out unfortunately and the points were lost. With one remaining fixure the relegation issue goes straight to the wire.
Final Score: Cupar Eagles 3 Anthropos 4
Cupar Eagles line-up
1. Roy McGregor
2. John Mullen
3. Walter Martin
4. Tommy Marshall
5. Andrew Bauchope
6. Craig Halley
Subs
7. Colin Clive
8. Harry Hood
Cupar Eagles were in buoyant mood approaching their match v Anthropos with an unprecidented two wins on the spin following back to back wins in the league in our resilient battle to avoid relegation.
Out was Syme due to work commitments but Hood returned to the subs bench from his self imposed break. It was a tentative start from both teams but Eagles made the breakthrough from Halley who charged into the box before unleashing a shot low into the left hand bottom corner. The lead however was short lived as the visitors capitalised on poor defending to level the match before racing into a 2-1 scoreline at half-time.
Eagles pushed forward into the second half and were nearly awarded when Bauchope hit the upright of the bar. With gaps now appearing at the back the Cupar side were then picked off, soon it was 3 and then 4-1. With their never say die attitude the Eagles fought back with Halley finding the top corner after interlinking play from Marshall. Another Halley strike followed after Bauchope put him through on goal where the ball was confidently despatched over the keeper. Time ran out unfortunately and the points were lost. With one remaining fixure the relegation issue goes straight to the wire.
Final Score: Cupar Eagles 3 Anthropos 4
Cupar Eagles line-up
1. Roy McGregor
2. John Mullen
3. Walter Martin
4. Tommy Marshall
5. Andrew Bauchope
6. Craig Halley
Subs
7. Colin Clive
8. Harry Hood
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Gretna Build Up
Can't wait until Saturday, so that we can gain revenge for that awful Scottish Cup Semi-Final performance on 1st of April. It's pay back time most people will think we have no chance, but we will bust coupons this week.
I even finish work on Saturday at 06:30, so it's no sleep for me as the bus leaves Dundee at 10:00..........so bring it on.
I even finish work on Saturday at 06:30, so it's no sleep for me as the bus leaves Dundee at 10:00..........so bring it on.
Cupar Eagles Win Again!
Yes Billy the Cupar Eagles have won once again back to back triumphs. I have e-mailed the Herald again with another match report and this is it below: I got your attachment from the dee Utd game. Utd are a changed team with more belief now much similar to the Cupar Eagles in that respect.
Hello Graeme
I have another match report for the Cupar Eagles 6 a-side football team.
Fresh from our success last week the Cupar Eagles lined-up in confident mood against Splorintina. This match had been built as a relegation dogfight (a real 6 pointer)with the 2 clubs occupying the bottom positions in the league. Back in came McGregor who was absent last week through injury who took over from Martin in goals.
After 7 mins Eagles take the lead with a fine passing manoeuvre which results in Halley slotting the ball home from a tight angle. Back came the visitors though with a quick fire double to stun the Eagles to which we entered the interval a goal down.
Half-Time: Eagles 1 Splorintina 2
Heads were slightly down at the break but we had the belief and the hunger that we could come back and take something tangible from this encounter. Bauchope fired home midway through the second half and then a spectacular goal from Marshall on the half volley after fine work from Syme had the Eagles ahead. However slackness in defence resulted in the visitors equalising for a second time and with time running out a draw seemed inevitable especially when Martin and Bauchope contrived to hit the woodwork from excellent positions in the dying minutes. Man of the match last week Halley had other ideas and with a fine interchanging move involving 4 players our academy starlet's crisp finish from the edge of the box sealed another memorable victory and another 3 points moving us to joint second bottom in our pursuit of avoiding relegation.
This was the triumphant Cupar Eagles line-up for Monday, Sep 4
1. Roy McGregor
2. Ally Syme
3. John Mullen
4. Tommy Marshall
5. Andrew Bauchope
6. Craig Halley
Subs:
7. Walter Martin
8. Colin Clive
This is access to the Cupar Eagles Website:
http://palacescotland.tripod.com/id2.html
This is to the University of St Andrews result and league table service:
http://www.fixs.co.uk/view/compview.asp?DivisionID=5468
Final Result: Cupar Eagles 4 Splorintina 3
Goalscorers: Halley 2, Marshall 1, Bauchope 1
Man of the match award: McGregor
Next match: Away to Anthropes
Venue: University of St Andrews, Sports Centre
Date/Time: Monday,Sep 11, 1800 Hours
All support welcome
Hello Graeme
I have another match report for the Cupar Eagles 6 a-side football team.
Fresh from our success last week the Cupar Eagles lined-up in confident mood against Splorintina. This match had been built as a relegation dogfight (a real 6 pointer)with the 2 clubs occupying the bottom positions in the league. Back in came McGregor who was absent last week through injury who took over from Martin in goals.
After 7 mins Eagles take the lead with a fine passing manoeuvre which results in Halley slotting the ball home from a tight angle. Back came the visitors though with a quick fire double to stun the Eagles to which we entered the interval a goal down.
Half-Time: Eagles 1 Splorintina 2
Heads were slightly down at the break but we had the belief and the hunger that we could come back and take something tangible from this encounter. Bauchope fired home midway through the second half and then a spectacular goal from Marshall on the half volley after fine work from Syme had the Eagles ahead. However slackness in defence resulted in the visitors equalising for a second time and with time running out a draw seemed inevitable especially when Martin and Bauchope contrived to hit the woodwork from excellent positions in the dying minutes. Man of the match last week Halley had other ideas and with a fine interchanging move involving 4 players our academy starlet's crisp finish from the edge of the box sealed another memorable victory and another 3 points moving us to joint second bottom in our pursuit of avoiding relegation.
This was the triumphant Cupar Eagles line-up for Monday, Sep 4
1. Roy McGregor
2. Ally Syme
3. John Mullen
4. Tommy Marshall
5. Andrew Bauchope
6. Craig Halley
Subs:
7. Walter Martin
8. Colin Clive
This is access to the Cupar Eagles Website:
http://palacescotland.tripod.com/id2.html
This is to the University of St Andrews result and league table service:
http://www.fixs.co.uk/view/compview.asp?DivisionID=5468
Final Result: Cupar Eagles 4 Splorintina 3
Goalscorers: Halley 2, Marshall 1, Bauchope 1
Man of the match award: McGregor
Next match: Away to Anthropes
Venue: University of St Andrews, Sports Centre
Date/Time: Monday,Sep 11, 1800 Hours
All support welcome
Friday, September 01, 2006
Perugia 2003
I left Cupar on the Sunday afternoon to stay at Mike's, Dougie Laing picked me up. The Donnas were supposed to play but the tour was cancelled. So we just had a few drinks round the pubs in Broxburn. On the Monday I got my hair cut and final shopping done before we leave for Italy early morning, there is 13 of us going in total. Morning arrives and Andy and Gordan pick us up to take us to the Airport, Karen, Nathan, Susan, Natasha, Colin, Alan and Damian all arrive about the same time and we all get checked in for the 06:30 flight to Stanstead. A quick flight down and we arrive on time, we have 4 hours to wait before the Rome flight. So we get checked in and went for a look about the airport, loads of Dundee fans are milling around and there seems to be a few Newcastle Und fans in the bars. John arrived from Spain so it's off to the departure lounge now and a few bottles of beer before the flight, which leaves at 12:30. Time goes quick and before we know it we are stepping onto the Ryanair plane heading for Rome, a very quick flight and we touch down on time. We are getting picked up to take us down to Perugia; it will take 3 to 4 hours. We set off and it's a long enough journey, we stopped once for a break and we arrive at our Hotel The Sangallo Palace, it looks very nice and has a swimming pool and is very central.
We all get checked in and after getting freshened up we head for the city square. I can't believe the escalators up through caves and finally getting to the top, it looks a very medieval city and we reach the Fountain, where there is a few bars. We head for the Shamrock where the place is jumping with Dundee fans, a few pints in there and we go to the next bar where l meet Billy Finnegan who is here for 6 nights and some of the Edinburgh lads. The bars runs out of beer and have to get more delivered, the locals are very friendly and everybody is in high sprits, then some thugs start throwing bottles about, it turned out it was some Leicester fans looking for trouble, we just head back to our Hotel it's around 1am.Next morning I realise it's not my adidas bag, l remember Phil Kirk at Rome airport with the same kind of bag. Tonight's ref and linesmen are staying at our hotel and Karen and Susan tried their best to bribe them, after breakfast we head off to get Perugia top ect and after about 2 hours shopping we head for the Shamrock for something to eat and a dinner time pint. Great news for myself when Phil Kirk came in and it turns out he's got my bag, the only problem is his hotel is outside Perugia. So we get a taxi to swap over bags, we pass the ground on the way. It's quickly done and it's back to the square for a few more pints before we head for the game. There are now about 2,000 fans in Perugia and the place is buzzing with even Ravanelli out to meet the fans.
It's time to head for the game now, so it's down to the bus station to get transport: the council are laying on the buses. There are loads of Dundee fans and some will struggle to get out,as it's very busy. We are now all singing and hoping Dundee can get a result tonight, we manage to get on maybe the tenth bus so off to the Renato Curi Stadio we go. It takes around 10 minutes, we quickly get into the ground and most of the Dundee fans are in already,the Perugia fans are very noisy and colourful, the toilets are just a hole in the ground. The players come out to warmup and it's not long now to kick-off.
Dundee start the game very poorly, with Caballero back hopes of a good start.But it did not happen, Perugia started to come into the game and missed a sitter after a mistake from Lee Wilkie, but thankfully Ze Maria put his effort over the bar. Dundee's best chance came just before half time when nacho Novo put his shot wide of the post. Then Perugia miss the best chance of the game so far, the ball falls to the back post and Margiotta seemed certain to score but Spearoni makes a great save. At least we are still in the tie but have to force our way back in, as Perugia's four midfielders are over running us.
Into the second half now and some good play by Gavin Rae put's Novo through with a half chance but the keeper makes a good save. Then the move of the game Caballero to Sara then on to Rae who has just the keeper to beat, but alas the keeper saves. Then in the next move Sara goes down in the box, shouts for a penalty are in vain. A minute later all hell breaks loose after a reckless tackle from Sara has the keeper losing the plot and all of a sudden 15 players are jostling at each other. Dundee send on Carranza and Duncan McLean in a last bid to save the tie.But minute's later Perugia score with a quick break away, Spearoni saves but the ball breaks to Margiotta who knocks it into the empty net despite Lee Wilkie's effort on the line. The time goes quickly now and as the final whistle goes the big Dundee support clapped Perugia off the park. We can be proud of our efforts, but Perugia just proved too strong over the two ties.
Back to the Hotel after the game, as the bars are shut at 11pm because of the trouble last night. an early night was the best idea as we head back to Rome after breakfast. I feel a we bit hungover and the bus journey was a nightmare, with one stop and some Dundee fans were taken out to the airport. Back to Rome we finally arrive at our hotel at 14:20.
After getting booked in and a much needed shower we hit the bar outside. After a few bottles of Peroni Dougie,Gordan and myself went out to see the Colosseum, which is very impressive. Back by the underground train into the centre we got something to eat before landing into a Cuban Bar a bit dodgy to say the least! Later on we meet up with the rest of the party Colin, Andy and John had not even left the street. They caused a riot (friendly) in a Polish bar. Mike,Karen, Susan and Natasha went out to see the Trevi Fountain, which we did not have time to see. After a few more beers it was time to hit our beds, as we leave for home in the morning. After breakfast it's time to get packed up and head for the Ryanair bus to take us out to the Airport for the flight to Stanstead. Time to do some duty free shopping and before we know it we are at Stanstead. We all go for something to eat and a few beers and it's time for the Easyjet flight, it's running late but we get back into Edinburgh at 6pm.
We all say our goodbyes Gordan gives me a lift back to Dundee via Perth. After a quick pint in the rail bar I get the 20:30 train back to Cupar. Very tired it's been a long day, a very enjoyable trip. Bring on the next one.
We all get checked in and after getting freshened up we head for the city square. I can't believe the escalators up through caves and finally getting to the top, it looks a very medieval city and we reach the Fountain, where there is a few bars. We head for the Shamrock where the place is jumping with Dundee fans, a few pints in there and we go to the next bar where l meet Billy Finnegan who is here for 6 nights and some of the Edinburgh lads. The bars runs out of beer and have to get more delivered, the locals are very friendly and everybody is in high sprits, then some thugs start throwing bottles about, it turned out it was some Leicester fans looking for trouble, we just head back to our Hotel it's around 1am.Next morning I realise it's not my adidas bag, l remember Phil Kirk at Rome airport with the same kind of bag. Tonight's ref and linesmen are staying at our hotel and Karen and Susan tried their best to bribe them, after breakfast we head off to get Perugia top ect and after about 2 hours shopping we head for the Shamrock for something to eat and a dinner time pint. Great news for myself when Phil Kirk came in and it turns out he's got my bag, the only problem is his hotel is outside Perugia. So we get a taxi to swap over bags, we pass the ground on the way. It's quickly done and it's back to the square for a few more pints before we head for the game. There are now about 2,000 fans in Perugia and the place is buzzing with even Ravanelli out to meet the fans.
It's time to head for the game now, so it's down to the bus station to get transport: the council are laying on the buses. There are loads of Dundee fans and some will struggle to get out,as it's very busy. We are now all singing and hoping Dundee can get a result tonight, we manage to get on maybe the tenth bus so off to the Renato Curi Stadio we go. It takes around 10 minutes, we quickly get into the ground and most of the Dundee fans are in already,the Perugia fans are very noisy and colourful, the toilets are just a hole in the ground. The players come out to warmup and it's not long now to kick-off.
Dundee start the game very poorly, with Caballero back hopes of a good start.But it did not happen, Perugia started to come into the game and missed a sitter after a mistake from Lee Wilkie, but thankfully Ze Maria put his effort over the bar. Dundee's best chance came just before half time when nacho Novo put his shot wide of the post. Then Perugia miss the best chance of the game so far, the ball falls to the back post and Margiotta seemed certain to score but Spearoni makes a great save. At least we are still in the tie but have to force our way back in, as Perugia's four midfielders are over running us.
Into the second half now and some good play by Gavin Rae put's Novo through with a half chance but the keeper makes a good save. Then the move of the game Caballero to Sara then on to Rae who has just the keeper to beat, but alas the keeper saves. Then in the next move Sara goes down in the box, shouts for a penalty are in vain. A minute later all hell breaks loose after a reckless tackle from Sara has the keeper losing the plot and all of a sudden 15 players are jostling at each other. Dundee send on Carranza and Duncan McLean in a last bid to save the tie.But minute's later Perugia score with a quick break away, Spearoni saves but the ball breaks to Margiotta who knocks it into the empty net despite Lee Wilkie's effort on the line. The time goes quickly now and as the final whistle goes the big Dundee support clapped Perugia off the park. We can be proud of our efforts, but Perugia just proved too strong over the two ties.
Back to the Hotel after the game, as the bars are shut at 11pm because of the trouble last night. an early night was the best idea as we head back to Rome after breakfast. I feel a we bit hungover and the bus journey was a nightmare, with one stop and some Dundee fans were taken out to the airport. Back to Rome we finally arrive at our hotel at 14:20.
After getting booked in and a much needed shower we hit the bar outside. After a few bottles of Peroni Dougie,Gordan and myself went out to see the Colosseum, which is very impressive. Back by the underground train into the centre we got something to eat before landing into a Cuban Bar a bit dodgy to say the least! Later on we meet up with the rest of the party Colin, Andy and John had not even left the street. They caused a riot (friendly) in a Polish bar. Mike,Karen, Susan and Natasha went out to see the Trevi Fountain, which we did not have time to see. After a few more beers it was time to hit our beds, as we leave for home in the morning. After breakfast it's time to get packed up and head for the Ryanair bus to take us out to the Airport for the flight to Stanstead. Time to do some duty free shopping and before we know it we are at Stanstead. We all go for something to eat and a few beers and it's time for the Easyjet flight, it's running late but we get back into Edinburgh at 6pm.
We all say our goodbyes Gordan gives me a lift back to Dundee via Perth. After a quick pint in the rail bar I get the 20:30 train back to Cupar. Very tired it's been a long day, a very enjoyable trip. Bring on the next one.
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