Although the Westside Club missed out on 3 League points this week, their spirits were lifted at the end of the match by being presented with a cheque for £1,830.60 from Malcolm Paterson of the Western Isles Lottery Team.
Stornoway United players and supporters haven’t enjoyed the optimism, excitement or glory of a senior cup final in Lewis and Harris football now for 43-long years.
Winning some major silverware really is a treat: the open top bus tour, the local bragging rights, the celebrations in the streets. But, some teams have had to wait longer than others to taste glory again.
The scheduled Jock Stein Cup match between Point FC and Harris FC was postponed on Monday night after the sad weekend news that Point legend Donnie ‘Mata’ Graham had passed.
When Gibraltar were confirmed as hosts for the 2019 NatWest Island Games, football coaches from all member islands quickly realised there would be no football at the event due to the limited size and lack of facilities.
Although the new season is still in nappies several clubs have been facing severe selection issues - none more so that ABC semi-finalists Lochs and Point.
With their youthful swagger, the Lewis and Harris Womens FC are not so much a breath of fresh air as a force 10 gale. It is hard not to be seduced by their fearlessness and style.
With their youthful swagger, the Lewis and Harris Womens FC are not so much a breath of fresh air as a force 10 gale. It is hard not to be seduced by their fearlessness and style.
Western Isles footballers Eleanor Smith and Beth Macleod were the toast of the nation this week as they helped the Scotland Universities Football Team to a Home Nations success.
Stornoway Rugby Club’s Ladies marched into history at the weekend as they crossed the painted white line and entered competitive battle for the first time EVER on home soil.
