THANKS TO
@MotherwellFC
for the seating . This will bring forward our plans for seating within volunteer park . Another big tick as we keep on upgrading facilities at the volley . More pics as the works continue
𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐯𝐬
@albionrovers
⚽️
We've had an outstanding response from the community and the first 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐃 under 16's will get in for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!
Thank you to every single person/organisation that has donated to make this happen!
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 ⚽️
After news broke about Under 16's having to pay £3 tomorrow, the coaching staff and committee will pay for the first 10 Under 16's to come through the gate tomorrow, so they are not out of pocket to come and see The Dale.
At tonight's EOSFL meeting the club were accepted as members for the season ahead . The club will also have a team in the lowland development league . Thanks to East region juniors for all the help over the years especially John Reilly and Syd Mc Alpine .DBWAH
Whitburn 2 THE DALE 3 the huge Dale support left whitburn happy following a hard fought 3-2 victory . Goals from chriss ( dougie) donnelly , John James Henderson and Robbie Feeney had the travelling fans singing the Dale battle tunes ..DBWAH .
All at Armadale Thistle are devastated at the passing off Stoneyburn Juniors Secretary Steven Macmillan . Our thoughts and prayers got to all our friends at Stoneyburn Juniors and especially the Macmillan family. A true gentleman will be missed by all who knew him .R.I.P
Thank you our new friends from Belgium . They enjoyed there night watching the Dale following last nights disappointing result in Glasgow for their big team . We will welcome them back to the volley in the future ...
𝗝𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦. ✍️
Armadale Thistle FC are delighted to announce the signing of Jonny Moffat from Lowland League side, Civil Service Strollers.
A product of the Hibs Academy, the 21 year old centre back is our 3rd summer signing.
Welcome to The Volley Jonny
𝗝𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✍️
Armadale Thistle F.C can confirm that midfielder, Jay Tapping has signed a short term deal at the club.
Please join us in welcoming Jay to The Dale.
The club are delighted Colin Leiper will be back in a Dale Jersey next season with his rehabilitation pointing to next season . Great to have him back in the changing room ..DBWAH .
𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
We have been drawn at home to Lowland League side
@albionrovers
in Round 3 of the South Challenge Cup.
The tie ia due to be played on Saturday 14th October at The Volley.
𝐃𝐁𝐖𝐀𝐇
The dale won 5-1 in the west lothian ell classico. Rooster , Robbie 2 , keasty 2 .. the clubs supported police scotlands THAT GUY campaign .the match was sponsored by Robert Dryburgh in memory of his father Jim bocky Dryburgh who would have celebrated 100 year .
Armadale Thistle F.C can confirm that Dale legend, Robbie Feeney, has made a sensational return to The Volley.
The hitman showed a real desire to return to the club & his wealth of experience & his goalscoring record, will be invaluable for the season.
Welcome back, Robbie!
Big win for the dale today . Goals from Coco , Rooster and Keasty give the dale all points . Down to 10 men for most of the match then a serious injury to dale keeper Murphy at the end . Good crowd of 285 DBWAH .
𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 ✅️
In light of Sammy Watsons Transfer, Dale legend Stuart Mcleod has been appointed club captain for the remainder of the season.
Stoogs is a Hugely respected figure within the club & a Terrific leader in the dressing room.
Congratulations
@7Stoogs
.
A fine 2-0 victory for the dale tonight played in front of a superb dale crowd . Thanks to all our supporters look forward to seeing you all again . We asked for your support in our new venture and you have come up trumps DBWAH
Incredible Scenes at The Volley Today as The Dale stage a late late show to score in 91 & 92 mins and clinch a massive 3 points.
Final score,
Dale 4-3 Coldstream.
Goals from Craig Baillie, an OG, Tomas Murphy and a late Declan Wood winner.
✍️ 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗛𝗬
Armadale Thistle F.C are delighted to confirm that goalkeeper, Andy Murphy has signed a contract extension at the club, which ties him down again next season.
Please join us in congratulating big Andy.
Sponsored by: Mill Garden Centre.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Declan O'Hara from
@Livingston_utd
The 6'8" left sided defender can play central defence or left back & will be available for our trip to Coldstream on Saturdays.
Welcome to The Dale, Declan!
𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧 ✍️
Armadale Thistle FC are delighted to announce that 25 year old Ewan Herriot has put pen to paper on a deal at The Volley.
The Big full back who can also cover at Centre back spent last season playing for Wishaw JFC.
Welcome to The Dale, Ewan.
We can confirm that winger Declan Wood has put pen to paper at The Volley.
After a successful last season with Bannockburn, the 23 year old has decided his future is at Armadale.
Deco has contributed in each of our games so far, with goals & assists.
Welcome to The Dale Deco
The club are delighted to confirm the pre contract signing of Chris Donnelly . Chris has spent the last 12 seasons at lowland league Bo'ness United . Welcome to the Dale Chris ..
𝗞𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗛𝗬𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦. ✍️
We can confirm that Kai Whyte has put pen to paper at The Volley.
Kai was recently captain of Linlithgow Rose U20s & been in/around their first team.
The 20 year old midfielder continues to impress us in training.
Welcome to The Dale, Kai!
Thanks to everyone involved at
@RothieRovers
a credit to junior football and your region .all the best for the rest of the competition and with your league campaign.
𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐇𝐘 🧤
We can confirm that Dale goalkeeper,
@MurphAndy
has been appointed as the new club captain.
Murph has stepped up to the captaincy role afte, Stuart McLeod vacated the post to take on a coaching role with the club.
We wish Andy the best of luck.
From all 4
@EastScotlandFA
leagues the latest attendance figures show the Dale as the 5th highest average attendance. 5th highest out of 59 clubs bettered only by Dunbar, Haddington, Musselburgh & Camelon.
Your support is never taken for granted. Incredible effort.
DBWAH 💙
Latest
@EastScotlandFA
Premier, Division 1, Division 2 & Division 3 attendance tables.
Any help with the missing games would be great as long way off the 100% target.
𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗘 ✍️
We are delighted to announce the signing of long term target Dominic Kane.
The 25 year old midfielder, brings Lowland League & EOS Premier experience, having played with Stirling Uni & most recently, Blackburn Utd.
Welcome to the Volley Dom.
UPDATE:
The players have also agreed to contribute towards paying for an under 16 each.
There will be a bucket on the gate if you wish to donate. Any unused donations will go towards a local charity
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 ⚽️
After news broke about Under 16's having to pay £3 tomorrow, the coaching staff and committee will pay for the first 10 Under 16's to come through the gate tomorrow, so they are not out of pocket to come and see The Dale.
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗦𝗢𝗡 ✍️
Armadale Thistle F.C are delighted to announce the signing of defender Stewart Thomson from Fauldhouse United, on a long term contract.
Please join us in welcoming Stewart to The Dale.
The dale won 1-0 today away to Burntisland Shipyard in the King Cup . Tomas Murphy with a superb goal to take the dale inty the next round away to Leith Athletic at Meadowbank Stadium .DBWAH .
Armadale Thistle F.C can confirm the transfer of Sammy Watson to Whitburn Junior FC
Sammy has been a mainstay in defence over the last 4 seasons, leaving everything on the pitch.
Everyone at Armadale would like to wish Sammy the best of luck in his next football chapter.
𝗝𝗨𝗪𝗢𝗡 '𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗕𝗬' 𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗥 ✍️
@thistle_c
Are delighted to announce the signing of versatile midfielder, Juwon Abubakar from Edinburgh College.
The 24 year old played an integral role in Edinburgh College' promotion campaign this season.
Welcome Shelby!
We are delighted to confirm, 20 year old forward Chris Aikamhenze has signed for The Dale.
Chris has spent part of his youth career with Aberdeen &
most recently Cowdenbeath.
The young 6ft 2" forward will bring plenty pace & power to the front line.
Welcome to The Dale Chris.
New signing . Jayden Fairley . Previous Clubs .Civil Service Strollers , Hibernian . Jayden also represented Scotland at youth level . Welcome to the Dale
𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗘 ✍️
We are delighted to confirm the signing of highly sought after 18 year old Craig Baillie,
After fending off a host of clubs to snap up the highly rated striker.
We’re delighted Craig will play his football at the volley next season
Welcome Craig.
Armadale Thistle F.C are delighted to announce the permanent transfer of defender, Jack Sayers, from Broxburn Athletic.
Sayers is a familiar face at The Volley, having spent part of last season on loan with us,
Welcome to The Dale, Jack.
*subject to SFA Approval.
Today at The Volley.
Dale 4-0 Edinburgh College.
Jackson (x2), Gillespie & Sayers first goal for the club completed the rout. Massive 3 points!
Attendance 220+.
Big thanks to the support today. Great numbers & the Young Dale Ultras who created a great atmosphere
DBWAH
𝙎𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙎 ✍️
We’re delighted to complete the loan signing of 19 year old right back Jack Sayers from Broxburn Athletic.
Jack played in last nights game V Bathgate Thistle & impressed.
Thanks to Billy McPhee & Broxburn for there help in concluding the deal.
The Dale won the inaugural Pat Duffy Memorial cup following a 7-0 victory at Port Glasgow today . Goal scorers . Steven Boyd 2, J J Henderson 2, Robbie feeney, Jayden Fairley and Tomas Murphy . Thanks to Port Glasgow Juniors and The Duffy Family for your fantastic hospitality.
Armadale Thistle F.C are delighted to announce the signing of forward, Ryan Robertson, from Bo'ness Athletic.
Robbo has penned a long term deal & will be available for selection next weekend when the league begins.
Welcome to The Dale, Ryan.
*subject to SFA Approval.
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Ex Kennoway skipper Alan Higgins.
Higgy came through the ranks at Hibs & Livingston before joining Kennoway
The 22 yr old midfielder recently captained the Scotland Uni select team
Welcome to The Dale, Alan.
*subject to SFA Approval
Great fighting win for the dale today in our 4-3 victory at stoneyburn on heavy pitch and down to 10 men the boys dug in and got the win .ROBBIE ( HATRICK ) & STEPHEN the dale scorers .
𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐞 ✍️
Armadale Thistle are delighted to announce that pacey winger Chris Aikamhenze has signed a contract extension for next season.
Chris topped the assist charts with 8 this season.
Congratulations!
𝐃𝐁𝐖𝐀𝐇
3 Huge points for the Dale on the road today at
@ThorntonHibsJFC
. Not one for the purists on a glue pot pitch but a tremendous battling display was rewarded with goals from Craig Baillie and Juwon “Shelby” Abubakar in a 2-0 win.
DBWAH
First game off 2022 . Bathgate first foot the volley . Crowd restricted to 500 . Please come early .Q responsibly - follow instructions within the ground . Face coverings won't be discouraged . DBWAH
@HibsTrust
an early pic of joe baker from volunteer park Armadale Thistle where dozens of hibees learned the finer parts of the beautiful game . And a later picture where joe displays some football caps from Englandshire
⚠️ Dale take another 3 points!
Dale 2-0 Burntisland
Scorers: Feeney , Baillie
A strong start to our league campaign, having taken 10 points from 12.
Massive thank you to everyone who came along to cheers the boys on, You’re support is never taken for granted!!!
DBWAH 💙
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗲
Armadale Thistle are delighted to announce the signing of forward Josh Gillespie.
Josh impressed as a trialist at the weekend, scoring a goal and assisting one too. He has also had previous spells with Alloa and Bo'ness Athletic.
It was late drama at the Volley tonight. Jackson levelled an early
@ormifootball
strike, who then went 2-1 up till 2 goals in the last 5 mins from Strickland & Wood sealed the points for The Dale. Att 436. We hope the
@ScottishHop2024
enjoyed the game & rest of the weekend.
We are delighted to finally announce the signing of young goalkeeper Callum Nelson.
Nelson - who has been with us since the start of pre-season - has shown us the qualities he possesses not just in training, but in games.
Please join us in welcoming him to The Dale.
𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 ⚽️ - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐞 💪
The Dale welcome Lowland League side
@albionrovers
to The Volley in the South Challenge Cup.
⚽️ 2:30pm kick-off
📍 Volunteer Park - North Street, Armadale, EH48 3QD
💸 £6 adults, £3 concessions
@fitbaculture
Gang of brave souls against one lad ..very sporting . Thank god you can stand next to opposition fans at the juniors and have some real banter , shake hands at the end and go for a pint ..
We’re out the traps with 4 goals and a clean sheet.
Final score
Dale 4-0 Stirling Uni
Wilson (x2), Abubakar, Ramage with the goals .
Thank you for your support!
The Dale won 4-0 away to Edinburgh Colleges today , goals from Dalziel , Watson and a Feeney brace brought the points back to the volley .with no scheduled match next Saturday the club have arranged a friendly away to Oakley .
𝗝𝗢𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗡 🔥
Congratulations to Joe Bevan on his move from
@albionrovers
to Premier League side
@BurnleyOfficial
Amazing what a good game versus The Dale can do. 😁
Best wishes Joe.
𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗨𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟 ✍️
Armadale Thistle F.C are delighted to announce the signing of centre back Adam Uphill from Hill of Beath Hawthorn.
Uphill has Lowland & Premier League experience and will be available for selection this weekend.
Welcome to The Dale, Adam.
Robbie feeney with awards from last nights presentation at volunteer park- top goalscorer ( tom Russell cup) players POY ( Davy Mc Cue trophy) supporters POY ( Heany cup) .. Sammy Watson manager and coaches POY ( EDDIE WEIR TROPHY) . DBWAH ..
𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗢𝗡 ✍️
Armadale Thistle F.C can confirm that we've agreed a deal with Sauchie Juniors FC for the permanent transfer of Kammy Jackson.
Jackson has been in fine goalscoring form and has signed a long term contract at The Volley.
#WelcomeKammy
DBWAH💙
THE CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK HISSY AND WILLIE FOR THEIR GREAT ATTITUDE , EFFORT AND COMMITMENT TO THE DALE . We wish you all the best with your football future away from the volley . HOPEFULLY YOU WILL PAY US A VISIT NOW AND THEN . DBWAH
𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐌𝐀𝐍 💙
Everyone at Armadale Thistle F.C are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic news of Dale supporter and Councillor, Stuart Borrowman’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stuart's family in these difficult times.
Thanks to Stevie white for power washing the enclosure today with Stuart sampson...another local business helping the club get ready for the big kick off ..
On behalf of The Committee, Management team & players We wish all Dale Supporters & Followers a Very Merry Xmas and we hope to see you all down at Boness on Friday to cheer the boys on.