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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Feb 17, 2016 13:32:12 GMT
Rothes Football Club of the Scottish Highland League. This season Played 24 - Won 0 - Drawn 1 - Lost 23 - For 12 - Against 132 - GD -120 - Points 1. www.rothesfc.co.uk/content.php?pg=results&pd=1026Should anyone wish to buy any Rothes FC merchandise according to their website, "All Items are Sold brand new and in good condition. And most are available to buy from the pie shop at home games." Can't see any mention of outside toilets or meeting points at Mackessack Park. Gooooaaarrnn You Speysiders! |
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Feb 17, 2016 13:35:31 GMT
Who the fuck drew against them? They should be ashamed.
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Feb 17, 2016 13:36:52 GMT
Who the fuck drew against them? They should be ashamed. Buckie Thistle 2-2   |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 13:49:07 GMT
Their pre-season was decent  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 13:52:04 GMT
I know Rothes very well. Lived in Elgin for 7 years in the late 80's early 90's (10 miles away). Used to regularly watch Highland league Football and have been to the ground a few times. There used to be two distilleries in Rothes and the stink was something else. Elgin then went onto Bigger and Better things (If the Scottish 3rd tier can be described as that) Another great day out for Highland Football was away at Huntley and Forres.
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Post by metalhead on Feb 17, 2016 14:17:54 GMT
They lost 0-11 a few weeks ago.
Bet their home fans are chuffed to bits.
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Post by StatesideStokie on Feb 17, 2016 14:29:24 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! |
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Feb 17, 2016 15:30:42 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! As I'd no idea where Rothes is I looked it up on Google Maps. Looks like the phrase "one horse town" was invented for it. Talking of distilleries, according to Google Maps, there are 5 distilleries there. Whisky Galore! |
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Post by roostershair on Feb 17, 2016 16:20:22 GMT
They look great in the warm up though! They do a lap of honour if they get a throw in! Pulis can save them
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Post by roostershair on Feb 17, 2016 16:24:15 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! Be honest, You're bitter aren't you?  |
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Post by nicholasjalcock on Feb 17, 2016 16:24:46 GMT
They need 'The Berlin Wall'!
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Post by roostershair on Feb 17, 2016 16:25:24 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! Be honest, You're bitter aren't you? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 19:34:45 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! Well, you were a wee foreign cunt so can't really fault them |
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Post by NassauDave on Feb 18, 2016 12:18:06 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! As I'd no idea where Rothes is I looked it up on Google Maps. Looks like the phrase "one horse town" was invented for it. Talking of distilleries, according to Google Maps, there are 5 distilleries there. Whisky Galore! Pep, is this your new hobby?? |
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Post by StatesideStokie on Feb 18, 2016 12:29:51 GMT
I spent a few summers in Rothes as a kid as I've got family up there. My uncle has owned the butchers on Rothes High Street for decades and used to organize an annual raft race on the Spey. Was a cracking day out, flying down the river with a bunch of pissed up jocks. First time I went up there as a kid, I got slapped in the park by some kids for being a "wee foreign cunt" As GD said, the stink from the distilleries was horrendous. The only thing of any note in Rothes is a half-arsed castle wall up on a hill. Still used to look out for their results as a kid, but haven't paid much attention to them for years. Those stats are ridiculous, they're conceding an average of 5.5 goals per game! Well, you were a wee foreign cunt so can't really fault them I suppose an English kid with a broad Stoke accent could be considered a foreigner up in the Scottish Highlands. There was definitely a language barrier for both parties. Slapping aside, they were generally a good bunch up there. |
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Feb 18, 2016 14:32:53 GMT
As I'd no idea where Rothes is I looked it up on Google Maps. Looks like the phrase "one horse town" was invented for it. Talking of distilleries, according to Google Maps, there are 5 distilleries there. Whisky Galore! Pep, is this your new hobby?? I've been rumbled! With us winning at Bournemouth and no game this weekend to fret about all is well in the world at the moment. I thought I'd see how another part of the football world lives. Having looked all I can say is thank God for those Mighty Potters! |
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Post by raythesailor on Feb 18, 2016 16:57:18 GMT
I know Rothes very well. Lived in Elgin for 7 years in the late 80's early 90's (10 miles away). Used to regularly watch Highland league Football and have been to the ground a few times. There used to be two distilleries in Rothes and the stink was something else. Elgin then went onto Bigger and Better things (If the Scottish 3rd tier can be described as that) Another great day out for Highland Football was away at Huntley and Forres. GD R A F. ? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 18:06:34 GMT
I know Rothes very well. Lived in Elgin for 7 years in the late 80's early 90's (10 miles away). Used to regularly watch Highland league Football and have been to the ground a few times. There used to be two distilleries in Rothes and the stink was something else. Elgin then went onto Bigger and Better things (If the Scottish 3rd tier can be described as that) Another great day out for Highland Football was away at Huntley and Forres. GD R A F. ? I did work at both Kinloss and Lossiemouth but as a civvie. GD |
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Post by raythesailor on Feb 18, 2016 18:10:48 GMT
I did work at both Kinloss and Lossiemouth but as a civvie. GD Cold and wet and windy when I have been there. Have EX RAF family up there. Stopped driving and found flying easier and cheaper. |
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Sept 12, 2016 13:39:18 GMT
Stoke may be struggling at the start of this season but the mighty Speysiders are off to a flyer! They beat Keith 4-2 on Saturday (not sure if that's a team or just a bloke named Keith, but who cares, a win's a win!) to record their second win of the season, take their points total to a whopping 7 and have reached the dizzy heights of 15th in the Highland League. |
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Post by Pugsley on Sept 12, 2016 13:44:14 GMT
Is their messageboard rammed with mard-arses pissing their knickers and demanding Steve Bruce to be brought in?
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Post by heworksardtho on Sept 12, 2016 15:59:33 GMT
I know Rothes very well. Lived in Elgin for 7 years in the late 80's early 90's (10 miles away). Used to regularly watch Highland league Football and have been to the ground a few times. There used to be two distilleries in Rothes and the stink was something else. Elgin then went onto Bigger and Better things (If the Scottish 3rd tier can be described as that) Another great day out for Highland Football was away at Huntley and Forres. GD Use sleep in me van in a big car park in Elgin in the early 90s and go in a curry house in the town then deliver to Texas homecare in Inverness the next morning |
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Post by Trouserdog on Sept 12, 2016 17:00:44 GMT
I know Rothes very well. Lived in Elgin for 7 years in the late 80's early 90's (10 miles away). Used to regularly watch Highland league Football and have been to the ground a few times. There used to be two distilleries in Rothes and the stink was something else. Elgin then went onto Bigger and Better things (If the Scottish 3rd tier can be described as that) Another great day out for Highland Football was away at Huntley and Forres. GD I've been to a couple of games at Forres and Nairn...my Uncle used to work in Elgin and still lives that way, so I used to take in a game or two whenever I was visiting. Haven't been up for a few years- will have to go and check out the mighty Rothes next time. |
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Post by chayzenbacon on Sept 12, 2016 17:47:16 GMT
On holiday in the Highlands in early August 1978, driving out of Inverness towards Beauly, just before the Caledonian canal, my mate and I, both Stokies, noticed a small crowd of people entering a football ground which turned out to be that of Inverness Caledonian. We got the girls to drop us off and we watched "Callie" play Buckie Thistle in a Highland League game, the league starts early up there as they actually do have a winter break I believe.
We enjoyed it so much that we went again the following week to see them play Brora Rangers in a cup game. Inverness' star player was a forward called Roddy Donaldson who signed for Glasgow Rangers soon afterwards. There was flat fee to enter the ground and a bloke with a biscuit tin charged another 50p or so to let you enter the one stand and sit under cover.
It's amazing how the memory works, I couldn't remember my own fucking name after Stoke's display on Saturday but I can see this in my mind's eye as if it was yesterday. Can't remember the scores though.
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Post by penkvillepotter on Sept 12, 2016 18:52:57 GMT
We have talked about going to Rothes but if they have started to win a game or two we might have to find some other hapless saps. Or we could just stay and watch Stoke.
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Post by MilanStokie on Sept 12, 2016 20:19:52 GMT
Just checked out the Rothes message board.
There is a thread on there about Stoke's form and the pure stink coming from benjaminbiscuits posts and the fact there is a wall on a hill in Newcastle.
No mention of outdoor toilets either, but there was a meeting place for knicker wetters near the Sir Stan Statue.
They talk about our form and laugh at poor Boro for dropping points against us as well, apparently should be ashamed of themselves!
Good read if any of you get a chance.
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Sept 23, 2019 13:07:40 GMT
Quick update on the Mighty Rothes.
Up to 7th in The Highland League now, plus a 4-3 win away at Caledonian Braves on Saturday in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup.
If The Mighty Rothes can turn it round so can we.
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Post by apb1 on Sept 23, 2019 13:16:59 GMT
Quick update on the Mighty Rothes. Up to 7th in The Highland League now, plus a 4-3 win away at Caledonian Braves on Saturday in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup. If The Mighty Rothes can turn it round so can we. Fort William were the new Rothes, but even they got a win the other day! Good documentary on the Fort a few weeks ago but you can't get on IPlayer right now. This is available though: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0008s52/football-focus-21092019 with a wee report |
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Post by PotterLog on Sept 23, 2019 13:22:03 GMT
Who the fuck drew against them? They should be ashamed. I once played for a pub team that was by far the worst team in the league, bar one. We got routinely beaten 4,5,6 goals and if memory serves, we won two games in the whole season. One was a 2-1 where we happened to play out of our skins, and the other was against the team that finished bottom, which we won 18-0.  That was their best result of the season. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2019 13:27:09 GMT
How weird this thread comes back up.
I was up in Elgin the back end of July and saw them lose to Hibs at home 0 v 2 in the Scottish League cup. Drove through Rothes a couple of times (Still stinks) . The weather was really weird . In the mid 20's and mild at night. Not like Scotland at all !
Gutted the Thunderton Pub has shut in Elgin Center. Had some great nights in that place.
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That was their best result of the season.
