Civil Service Strollers FC
Scottish Lowland Football League
Gaffer Alex Cunningham is delighted to unveil his new signings for next season.
David Stewart, Matt Cunningham, Kyle Boggie, Jason Young, Alex Munro, Marc Milligan, Craig Sutherland, Ian Ballantyne, Keith Buckley, Scott Clapperton and Barry Milvin have all joined the club.
Speaking today Alex said “I am delighted that these lads have agreed to join us.
“It didn’t take much persuasion as they all understand the plans and aspirations that our club has and want to be part of it.
“The boys that played here last season have also been great to work with and have really made me feel welcome at the club.
“We got our pre-season underway a few weeks ago and the commitment from the team has been superb.
“All the squad have worked really hard and the coaching team is doing an excellent job to make sure that all the players are fit for the start of the season.
“The new boys that have joined us have gelled really well the existing players and I am really excited about next season at the club.”
Pre-season training kicked off at the weekend at Marine Drive with Alex and his coaching team putting the players through their paces.
Speaking after the session manager Alex Cunningham said "I am delighted with the first session of the pre-season.
"It's always difficult to get the lads back together after a break but we want to be competing next season for the league title so it's important I have a squad that is fit and up to the challenge.
"Since coming in the boys have been great to work with they have all showed me that they are 100% committed to the Strollers and want to win cups and hopefully the title.
"Next season will be a difficult season for any club hoping to win the League as there are many good teams capable of winning.
"All we can do is do everything in our power to be prepared for the season and that starts with a good pre-season and getting the groundwork done early.
"I hope to be in a position to announce new signings in the near future and I am very much looking forward to the future at the Strollers."
Tonight new manager Alex Cunningham held his first meeting with the squad since being appointed on Monday.
Alex brought along his backroom team for the meeting and is excited about the future at Civil.
President Russell Pryde said “The meeting went very well and Alex laid out his plans to the squad.”
Alex took time after the meeting to tell Strollers TV about his plans.
Civil Service Strollers FC are delighted to announce that Alex Cunningham has been appointed to the position of team manager.
Alex has a vast experience at senior level football and brings a range of skills to the job. Alex’s CV speaks for itself with over 30 years involvement in football and recently managed a Spartans side and last season guided them to two-cup finals and a mid table finish.
As part of the new management team setup Ricky Clapperton will take up the position of team coach he will be assisted by Nazmi Okan and Chris Todd comes in as goalkeeping coach.
Alex said “This is a great opportunity for me, it's a great football club and I'm really looking forward to the challenge.
The club has proved it has aspirations to play at a higher level and my job will be to guide the club to the next level.
"I am delighted that Ricky and Chris have also agreed to join me in my new venture here – they are great lads and we work well together.
"My first job will be to meet the squad and speak to them about next season and take it from there.
"I am very happy to be taking up this job and I look forward to working with Russell and the rest of the committee.
"It will be a challenge but it's a challenge that I'm really up for and really excited about.”
Civil Service Strollers President Russell Pryde said “This is a great appointment for our club.
"Alex is exactly the sort of manager we were looking for and we are excited about the future for our club.
"He is well known in football circles and I am sure him and his team will develop our club in a very positive manner.
"We have spoken at length about our plans for the future and Alex is positive he can help us develop the club and we look forward to working with him.”
"I would also like to thank all applicants for this position and wish all the very best for the future".
Work on our enclosure is now completed along with the perimeter fence.
After a meeting with the SFA on Tuesday 28th April Strollers will be looking to attain their entry license at the May meeting of the license board.
The meeting will take place at Hampden Park on the 13th May.
Strollers failed to make license on 2 points and are back to Hampden on the 23rd July and hope to complete these items prior to this visit. This should lead to us gaining our License in time for the coming season.
The Club are also invited to attend a meeting of the SLFL board on Monday the 1st June as part of our application to join the SLFL.
Thursday the 12th February the club will be visited by Tony Begg to discuss the SFA Quality mark.
The Scottish Football Partnership will also visit on the same day to discuss possible funding for ground improvement.
Monthly draw winners -
First Draw of the year and it's a big welcome to Martin,first time on the winners list after four years of waiting!!! Here are the lucky winners
1. Jim Hewlett (91) £50
2. Bill Britton (202) £30
3. Martin Lee (198) £20
4. Sean O'Neill (248) £10
February Draw
1. Donald Rowand (110) £50
2. Keith Stewart (142) £30
3. Alex Hunter (5) £20
4. Dave Bass (2) £10
March Draw
1. George Hall (103) £50
2. Dave Cant (168) £30
3. Stuart Embleton (266) £20
4. Bill Crookston (3) £10
Congratulations to the 2014 Christmas Draw Winners and many thanks to all that bought/sold tickets.
1st
2362
ROSS McWILLIAM
£200
2nd
846
DOUGIE KEMP (100 Club)
£100
3rd
802
IAN JACK (100 Club)
£50
4th
752
JOHN McLINDEN (100 Club)
15 YR OLD GLENLIVET
5th
1754
JULES CATTENACH (100 Club)
REMY MARTIN VSOP COGNAC
6th
2237
SANDY MEIKLE
MOET-CHANDON CHAMPAGNE
7th
405
MARK HENDRIE
DRAMBUIE
8th
1519
RYAN c/o JULES CATTANACH(100 Club)
GROUSE WHISKY
9th
676
EMMA c/o RUSSELL PRYDE (100 Club)
VODKA
10th
1299
GRAHAM WELSH
HARDYS SHIRAZ
11th
1283
ALISON HILLS
PINOT GRIGIO
12th
1084
ANDREW STRINGER (100 Club)
COGNAC
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Keith Stewart
Club Secretary
Civil Service Strollers FC
07802916832 (B)
07402521912 (H)
Strollers are delighted in securing the signing of Dayne Robertson from Penicuik Juniors.
He has been joined by Murray Christie from Musselburgh Juniors and Mark Hendrie from Craigroyston.
Jordan Bruce has left the Club we wish Jordan all the best for the future.
Nicky Rendall has joined Craigroyston on loan.
Strollers are delighted to announce the signing of Scott Gormley Lothian Thistle and Martyn Robinson free agent.
Christmas Draw Tickets now available at club rooms priced £1 per ticket.
1st prize £200
The draw will take place on Saturday 20th December 2014 in Club Rooms at 17:00hrs.
CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS FC
FIRST FOOTBALL CLUB IN EDINBURGH TO TACKLE
SECTARIANISM.
Civil Service Strollers is the only football club in Edinburgh that has received funding from the Scottish Government, administered by Voluntary Action Fund to undertake workshops on understanding Sectarianism and how it affects the community. We recognise the problem Sectarianism plays in dividing communities particularly in relation to football allegiance and have set out to work with players and the local community to participate in informal education workshops that help increase their understanding of the issue and the negative impact on everyday interactions.
The workshops will culminate into a public event inviting a range of community stakeholders to witness the showcasing of Civil Service Strollers workshop participants journey on achieving its aim of none tolerance to sectarian behaviours in their football community.
“It's about Football Clubs taking a stance to address sectarian issues that exist by bringing everyone together to understand the impact of Sectarian behaviours on day to day relationships ” Club Spokesman.
Anyone interested in taking part in weekly community workshops should contact the Club Secretary Keith Stewart on 07402521912.
Marine Drive parking will be only available to players and officials.
Spectators arriving to watch games will need to park vehicles in Muirhouse Parkway or Salveson Gardens and enter via the gate on the right of way between Salveson and Marine Drive.
All of the above will commence from Sat 9th Aug with the match against Spartans in League Cup section.
