Richard

Northern boy over the border with severe Shire-itis! Latics, Shire, Italian football, Non League and Ground Hopping

[Richard @steakpieplease]

Dundee North End

#FloodlightFriday

[East Stirlingshire FC @TheShireFC]

✍️| 𝗞𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦

We are delighted to welcome back Kai Wilson!

Kai, is an attack-minded player who the manager has admired for a long time. 

He is a proven goalscorer, a local player with ambition, aspirations, who brings tenacity and a winning mentality.

[90s Football @90sfootball]

On this day in 1997, Roberto Carlos scored one of the greatest free-kick of all time!

[A Funny Old Game @sid_lambert]

This transfer headline is 23 years old today.

The peak of sports journalism.

[Richard @steakpieplease]

@SerieC_Eng Ah okay, hopefully nothing comes of the rumour, although only small Virtus are a great club and Gigi has put in far too much work just for them to be merged away.

Thank you for sharing the article, it's a great interview 😃

[Wigan Athletic @LaticsOfficial]

After 34 unsuccessful attempts, Latics were finally elected into the Football League #OnThisDay in 1978! 🙌

#wafc

[Antifa_Ultras @ultras_antifaa]

“Fascists? I don’t like them! In every town, factory, school, housing estate - wherever fascists attempt to organise - they must be opposed.”

— Jack Charlton

[East Stirlingshire FC @TheShireFC]

✍️| 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗜𝗘

We’re delighted to welcome Chris Ogilvie from Bo’ness Athletic following the expiration of his contract.

Chris brings a wealth of experience, having enjoyed plenty of success over the years with Bo’ness Athletic.

[Rugby Football League @TheRFL]

The RFL today pays tribute to John Kear, who died suddenly on Sunday afternoon returning north from Wembley, having been part of the BBC’s commentary team for the Challenge Cup Finals

Our thoughts and condolences are with John’s wife Dawn, his family and friends

[Richard @steakpieplease]

Ooofffttt, unlucky Livi

[Livingston Football Club @LiviFCOfficial]

👋🏻 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡

We're absolutely delighted to announce the appointment of Glenn Whelan as the club’s new Head Coach.

Welcome to West Lothian, Glenn! 🙌🏻

🔗 https://t.co/F137myWDBh

[Sven @SvennyG96]

Uproar from fans talking about Bournemouth, Palace and Sunderland potentially playing against AC Milan are so brand new.

I watched Fulham beat Juventus in Europa League, Ronaldinho playing against Portsmouth at Fratton Park, you lot just haven’t watched football long enough

[Richard @steakpieplease]

Introducing yanks to football was one of the world's biggest mistakes, wtf is this 🙈

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

Hard Rock Stadium, which will be called Miami Stadium, has installed the final sod roll for the World Cup.

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will be the first teams to play on the pitch on June 15.

[East Stirlingshire FC @TheShireFC]

🎟️ | 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦:

Ryan Duncan, Harley Ewen and Michael Weir have all joined us for next season, have you?

Grab your 2026/27 season ticket on @Fanbase_clubs:

https://t.co/l9lHDs4Lrc

- Adult: £140
- Concessions: £90

Be a part of the rebuild! 

#EaseUpShire

[East Stirlingshire FC @TheShireFC]

✍️| 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗜𝗥 

We’re delighted to announce the signing of Michael Weir from Bo’ness Athletic.

An experienced striker and proven goal scorer, Michael netted 26 goals last campaign & arrives after attracting significant interest from a number of clubs

[Gary Walker @g4ryw4lker]

On Gazza’s birthday, a rewind to the moment he hijacked his own Channel 4 documentary, ditching the tour of his new house to ambush a stranger’s home for a fake Daz doorstep challenge.

#Gazza #Gascoigne

[East Stirlingshire FC @TheShireFC]

✍️| 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗡

We’re delighted to welcome Harley Ewen to the club from Stirling Albion. The 21 year old joins us ahead of the new season.

A highly rated defender who can also play in midfield, Harley adds quality, versatility, and real potential... 1/2

[SPFL @spfl]

An SPFL stalwart ❤️

Wishing Conor Sammon well as he hangs up his boots aged 39! 👏🐟

[East Stirlingshire FC @TheShireFC]

✍️| 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗥𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗡

We’re delighted to welcome Ryan Duncan to the club.

A commanding midfielder with excellent quality and experience, Ryan joins us after 3 seasons in the Lowland League with Hearts B and a strong campaign at Civil Service Strollers. (1/2)