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Fucking right roon ye's. Those rich b*****ds just decide to "manufacture" artificial snow which only compounds the problem of climate change. From the restart the now fired-up home team kept possession, and they moved inexorably towards the Currie line. The "New" Edinburgh Academy by T.H. Edinburgh Accies 13. Gilbert on the ball with his old friend, Stan Coughtrie, in support, Gilbert (back row third from left) missed out on the 1955-56 season as he only returned to Edinburgh in the summer of 1956, but he starred in the 1956-57 championship winning side, captained by Robin Marshall. Accies managed to execute perfectly, showing great patience to keep hold of the ball and work their way upfield until a hole almost inevitably appeared in the Currie wall, and Lewis was able to take advantage. Currie earned all three of their tries from very much the same ploy, forwards running at backs, oh, and they had another wiped off after the referee declared the ball not grounded. After the turn of the century, the fixture list became stabilised, with H. J. Stevenson in command the club built a reputation for attractive and effective cricket. Britain's oldest (and the world's second oldest) rugby club. An excellent penalty touch finder from Appleson saw them set up the maul, and playing with penalty advantage, they worked the ball left where Appleson was lurking to dive over for the bonus point clincher. The following former Edinburgh Academical players have represented the British and Irish Lions. (Lions) touring team in 1891. Academical XI, 1938, with seven selected to play for Scotland. Of course, the old guys were roped into playing some touch rugby with the kids and afterwards we all had a lovely lunch together on the beach. The way things are going there'll be no Accies fans there so you'll have the run of the place Posted Images. The committee is keen to increase the number of Academicals involved as members of the club, in Edinburgh, London and worldwide. Francis is recorded as being the first Academy Captain of Football and Alexander (or Joe as he was known) became actively involved in the formation of EAFC, which he captained for a further eight years. 2023-24 . Our mission is to become the leading netball club in Scotland, creating a pathway for players with the ambition and potential to achieve representative honours or pursue professional contracts. In truth, if Hawick were at their best and able to field their strongest team this season, then Edinburgh Accies were embarrassingly woeful, albeit they had one or two personnel problems. It was the highest score by a cricketer playing their first match for Cambridge University since Test batsman Hubert Doggart made a double hundred in 1948. J.M. Sign up to stay updated about the latest news, events and more about Edinburgh Accies. Can also often be heard on their podcast flapping his gums about the oval-ball (technically, its ellipsoidal) game and being pedantic. Subs: Liness, Murray, Findlater, Adams, E. We dabbled in and out of the game for 60 minutes and then, in the last 20 minutes, we actually turned up! Happy times - Gilbert alongside sisters Beth, Janet and brother, Tommy. 6 Jan 2023 Cell C Sharks now on sale! Published: 1914, Edinburgh by T. & A. Constable for the Edinburgh Academical Club. Sign up to stay updated about the latest news, events and more about Edinburgh Accies. Allan captained Accies on tours to Ireland in 1963 and 1964, and to Canada in 1969. Seven players of the original Scotland side were Academicals, including the captain, FJ Moncrieff. T.R. Stevenson, defeated Gloucestershire (including W.G. That same season they experienced a successful Scottish Cup run, reaching the final with victories over Premiership 1 teams Currie, Hawick and Boroughmuir. The monogram is still used on 1st Academical XI caps, and badges. JB Neill, RJ Marshall, G McClung, S Coughtrie, JK Millar, MTR Marwick, MJ Sands, JDL Fairburn. Hamilton Accies keeper Ryan Fulton hopes the 1-0 win over Morton can be the turning point that saves their season. Find out more. . Visiting lock Stewart saw yellow and just minutes later centre Max Wallace made good use of the powerplay to score Accies second try wide on the left. Copyright The Edinburgh Academical Golf Club 2020 - 2023, The club runs a large number of competitions each year which are played on an outstanding array of courses including Muirfield, Elie, Bruntsfield Links, Royal Burgess, Luffness New, Royal Cinque Ports, Royal St. George's, The Renaissance Club, St. George's Hill and Royal West Norfolk. After Kent opened Accies account as early as the fourth minute, Curries big men went to work. Membership costs only 35 per annum (free for under 30s) - great value considering the quality of golf to which it gives you access. 9 September 2022 - May 2023. L. M. Balfour-Melville who was captain of the Academy XI in 1871, ranks with T.R. Edinburgh Accies 22 Currie Chieftains 21 IAIN MORRISON @ Raeburn Place EDINBURGH ACCIES bounced back after last weekend's shorthanded shellacking at Malleny Park to snatch this one at the very death. Accies survived that onslaught, milked another scrum penalty to get out of jail and then, somehow, lost the ball when their own maul appeared to be heading inexorably towards the Currie line. On 09/01/2023 at 02:16, Melanius Mullarkay said: Absolutely delighted, near orgasmic to hear all the posh skiing c***s moaning that there's no snow. In 1886, Stevenson took five wickets in five balls for the Academy, and repeated this feat for Accies in 1894. One of the boys in the drawing was William Moncreiff, who joined the school on its opening day[1] and was one of the founders of The Grange Cricket Club in 1832.[2]. Full time score Selkirk RFC 20 - Edinburgh Accies 24 Selkirk missing the connection to ball cost them the win in the second half. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The club is currently a member of the Scottish Premiership, the top tier of Scottish club rugby. I am absolutely delighted, said Iain Berthinussen, Accies head coach. Man-of-the-Match: Any number of Accies put their hands up, including half-backs Max Love, who kept the defence honest, and Vincent Hart, who bossed things throughout. At the beginning of the 21st century, the club signed a number of Australian and New Zealand professionals. Edinburgh EH5 2DW Players contact: Gregor Wood on 07854 101408; Non Playing Contact: Lindsey Geddes on 07717 048665; Please submit your donation along with your preferred player(s) and help support the players and the wider Club achieve our goals. Share this: Twitter; Facebook; dailyrecord.co.uk January 14, 2023 1 min read. Our dedicated team of journalists, photographers and business minds bring their talents and enthusiasm to our unrivalled coverage of the game. The 3 day music event will be held at Accies Rugby Accies were handed a golden opportunity to extend their lead with the sheds calling, only to see the kick to touch go dead, and it was GHA who ended the half on a Halloween-relevant note, with Chris Hyde knocking over an absolutely monstrous penalty from just short of GHAs own 10 metre line, bringing the home side within two scores at 8-20. Is rumoured to believe that Finn Russell is The Messiah. Hibernian . The following Academicals have played Representative Cricket. Past captain and current EAFC president, Simon Burns, said Both Gilbert and Tommy could not have been more welcoming when I joined the club in the 80s and were steeped in all things RP. Accies last won in 2019. Tennent's Scottish Premiership Rugby, Selkirk vs Edinburgh Accies at Selkirk RFC, Philiphaugh on Saturday 24 September 2022. Hibs: Schofield, Megwa . Currie Chieftains: Tries: E Stewart, Vernel 2; Cons: Townsend 3. IN a deeply unsatisfying match, Edinburgh Accies cemented their spot at the top of the Premiership table with a dour, hard-fought win against one of their play-off rivals. [3] A book was also published that had been commissioned to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary, The Accies: The Cradle of Scottish Rugby.[4]. The club is the oldest Old Boys cricket club in Scotland. Accies 2nd XI achieved promotion in consecutive seasons, 2016, 2017 and 2018, in the East League. I know its a bit of a clich but we just need to concentrate on our game and not get caught up in what other teams are doing. GHA:L Bardelli; F Johnston, C Hyde, K Dixon, A Caqusau; G Drummond, G Baird; A Pacha, A Falconer, M Fox, A Kerr, S Callaghan, W Graham, D Ewing, L McCutcheon. Halftime score - Currie Chieftains 17 pts, Edinburgh Accies 8 pts. Academy cricket flourished through the 1860s with the 1866 XI winning all its school matches. The Edinburgh Academical Football Club (EAFC) is the oldest rugby club in Scotland and the second oldest in the World. Sequence of scoring (Edinburgh Accies first): 5-0; 5-5; 5-7; 5-12; 5-14 (h-t) 10-14; 12-14; 12-19; 12-21; 15-21; 20-21; 22-21. If we can impose our game on teams, were going to be in pretty good shape come February-March. Edinburgh Accies have accepted invitations to the below tournaments in this season's Kings of the 7s: Peebles 7s - Sat 6th Aug. Hawick 7s . Academical cricket ceased during World War I, resuming in 1919. In the 1930s, at its peak, the 1st XI included eight playing members who had represented Scotland. Edinburgh Academical Cricket Club, generally known as Edinburgh Accies or Accies, is a cricket club founded in 1855 and based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Raeburn Place from Inverleith pond with the Edinburgh Skyline. This link will divert you to the Club Rugby section of the Scottish Rugby website. The line-out was a bit of a shambles, however they did manage to win another penalty right in front of the posts, so decided to take the three on offer with enough time remaining to get the points required to complete the most unlikely of turnarounds. Due to current redevelopment at Raeburn Place, the club has spent its longest period away from their home ground since the Second World War, and currently plays at its second ground New Field, which it shares with the Edinburgh Academy school. Currie Chieftains v Edinburgh Accies 26 March 2022 curriechieftains 696 views 8 months ago Currie Chieftains v Edinburgh Accies 19 11 22 curriechieftains 251 views 7 days ago Wicked Lester. News History Teams Membership Shop Gallery Contact Former Glasgow Hawk Kerr Gossman produced a typically bullish charge down the right flank for Accies, but having broken through two challenges the ball slipped from his grasp with the line within smelling distance. Nine acres to the north of Inverleith Place was acquired by the Edinburgh Academy in 1895 which became the Academy's "New Field". Celtic. The Halford Hewitt has been described as 'the greatest of all truly amateur tournaments'. Team Announcement. EDINBURGH ACCIES produced a whirlwind second-half performance to inflict yet more pain on a youthful Musselburgh side, with winger Kerr Gossman bagging four tries as the capital side ran riot. The clubs Centenary was celebrated in 1954 including a two-day match against the MCC, and a Centenary Dinner, where the Toast of 'The Field' was proposed by Alec Douglas-Home. New to the freelancing journalistic world as of August 2019, Iain has previously written for The Scottish Rugby Blog since 2017, covering matches for Glasgow Warriors, Scotland and opinion pieces. Stuart Moffat represented the Scottish national rugby team and played first-class cricket for Cambridge University. News Membership Shop Gallery Contact. Our home ground is Raeburn Place, Edinburgh The Cradle of Rugby edinburghaccies.com Joined September 2009 128 Following 3,983 Followers Tweets & replies Media Edinburgh Accies Retweeted THE OFFSIDE LINE The first Club match in Scotland kicked off on 26 December 1857 and finished three weeks later. Edinburgh Accies: Tries: McVie, Campbell, Lacour, Appleson; Cons: Hart 4; Pens: Hart 2. We were probably quite lucky in that first half with Accies missing a couple of chances knocking-on over the line, so going in with that scoreboard was fortunate at that point, but we just didnt fire a shot at any time. Scoring Sequence (GHA first): 0-5;0-7; 0-10; 0-13; 0-18; 0-20; 5-20; 8-20 (h-t) 8-25; 8-27; 13-25; 15-27; 18-27; 18-32; 18-34; 23-34; 25-34. | Accies Netball is the first performance club in netball in Scotland. Maclagan and K.W. They do the basic things very well and we could probably learn something from them about that. Edinburgh Accies: Tries: Kent, Wallace, Wells; Cons: Loomes 2; Pen: Loomes. Come join and support the Hamilton Accies today! We kicked it down their throats too much, our counter-attack defence was lacking and not connected enough. The clubs distinguished history includes 42 Academicals who have played representative cricket, and 6 who have played both rugby and cricket for Scotland. Accies took next to no time in opening the scoring, Robbie Kent waltzing through some lacklustre tackling in midfield to set Accies on their way, and Euan McVie finished off from close range within a minute of kick-off. Our thoughts and condolences are with Gilberts family and many friends, especially his wife, Zoe, children Mandy, Colin and Alastair, and sister, Janet, at this sad time. The ball whizzed stylishly through the backs to their burly wing, who touched down in the corner. Great players during this period included Rab Bruce-Lockhart, James Stevenson, and A.I.S. He captained the Scotland XI which defeated the Australians in 1872 at the age of 18. 2021-22. Centenary Match, 6th Oct 1957 - Academicals (24) vs. International XV (12), Gilbert (middle row, third from the right) played in the now legendary Centenary Match against a very strong International XV captained by fellow Accie, Douglas Elliot and including such greats as Tony OReilly, Ken Scotland, Clem Thomas, Jean Prat etc. Curries forwards were quicker round the corner than the opposition which resulted in mismatch after mismatch as Accies slight midfield was tasked with stopping several of the visiting teams bigger behemoths on the charge. Terms and ConditionsPrivacy PolicyClub PoliciesFAQs. In 1974, the club won the Scottish Cup for the first time. H.J. All you need to know about watching Edinburgh Rugby in the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship and EPCR Champions Cup - in the UK and abroad. Edinburgh Accies:V Hart; K Gossman, R Kent, M Wallace, L Wells; B Appleson, B Afshar; C Imrie, F McAslan, C Lacour, E McVie, R Thompson , T Drennan, J Sole, R Campbell. One of the players currently not fully professional is goalkeeper Charlotte Parker-Smith. The Halford Hewitt Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club/Royal St. George's Golf Club - 7th - 10th April. Several plays later their lead was out to nine, Vernel scoring his second try, Townsend adding his third conversion. [2], The Accies' home ground, Raeburn Place, is the location of the first rugby international. Defending champions. Edinburgh Accies: Broad (60mins). In the 1860s cricket shirts were brightened up by coloured shirts, with the Academy XI wearing white shirts with narrow blue stripes. A TOUCHLINE conversion by Kirk Ford gave Hawick victory over Edinburgh Accies by the slimmest of margins in a match that was a thrilling spectacle even if the skills execution at times was not always top drawer. On hearing of Gilberts passing, many past players and friends at Raeburn Place expressed their deep sadness, but also noted what a kind, knowledgeable and respected man he was. This link will divert you to the Club Rugby section of the Scottish Rugby website. Welcome to Accies Netball! The club have approximately 225 mini rugby players registered with a developing colts team run under the auspices of the BATS, a set-up which also embraces the Broughton and Trinity Accies youth . On one occasion he took all ten wickets in a match against Perthshire Cricket Club. Andrew Cosh, club captain 2015-present,is the grandson of former Scotland captain Major S.H. Featured News United Kingdom Hamilton 0, Queen's Park 2: Wasteful Accies fall into Spiders' trap. The origin of Edinburgh Accies can be traced back to 1824 when cricket was played in the Edinburgh Academy yards. Adam Hall converted both scores which gave Currie a small lead over the plucky 14-man Accies team who still packed a punch. In 1974 the Club won the Scottish Cup for the first time. The Academical club has often played matches there as a second ground, notably in recent years while the Raeburn Place ground is being redeveloped. They even bought a family house at Maidens which was shared between the families and from which they worked for a couple months each year. . They remained in the Scottish Premiership after the restructure of the Scottish league system. . Donors who supported a player from the previous season receive first refusal on preferred players up until the first official friendly match of the season. In 1871 the Academy striped shirt was discarded, and a white shirt with a blue and white sash was approved instead. He and his brother Francis had moved to Edinburgh in 1854 from Durham. In fact, it is the oldest existing football club of any code in Scotland, predating Queens Park Football Club by ten years. GHA: Tries: Johnston, Pacha, McCutcheon; Cons: Hyde 2; Pens: Hyde 2. Since then, Edinburgh Accies have fielded many notable players. It's great when our guests really get to know the team. When visiting our website just "add to home screen" on iPhone, iPad or Android. After university, Gilbert returned to Edinburgh and was a stalwart of the Accies team of the 1950s/60s, when the Club enjoyed a remarkable period of success, winning the unofficial club championship in 1955-56 and sharing the title with Jed-Forest the following season. It has also provided two of Scotlands three Grand Slam winning Captains in GPS MacPherson in 1925 and David Sole in 1990 and former player and Club President, Bill Maclagan, went on to captain the first official British (Lions) touring team in 1891. Anyone can donate to support a player and you do not need to be a Club member or sponsor to do so. Replacements: E McCallum, G Scougall, J Duncan, C Meager, R Daley. For the U18s, it was FOSROC Academy finals day on Sunday. 1974 Rothman Quaich winners, including Scotland players Dave Loudon and Henry Fairweather. He is surprisingly robust for just a little fella and his game management was spot on, using the second half wind to put Currie on the ropes and then keep them there for long periods. Given the close draw between those two teams at Raeburn Place in September, the size of . We hope you are enjoying our unrivalled coverage of Scottish Rugby. Man-of-the-Match: Accies backs looked good, especially the unfortunate Robbie Kent and full-back Harry Patterson, but at the heart of Curries forward power was flanker Mike Vernel making a huge impact on the game and the scoreboard with his two tries and endless effort. The Club was formed in 1857 and, at the time, was only open to former pupils of the Edinburgh Academy or those with an association. Nehemiah Perry is embraced by Brian Lara after bowling Mark Waugh for 67 in 1999. The New Field Pavilion is renovated in 2017 to include eight changing rooms. GALLERY . But Gordon Reid, moving to lock, won some key turnovers, carried and tackled hard and scored a key try. Accies fully deserved their five points, and should probably have had the game out of sight by half-time, but on two occasions and then there was another in the second period they dropped the ball over the line, in conditions which went from positively balmy to pishing it down, as Iain Berthuissen succinctly put it, within minutes of kick-off. WELCOME TO EDINBURGH ACCIES SUPPORT Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Club Policies FAQs CONTACT Info@edinburghaccies.com STAY UPDATED Sign up to stay updated about the latest news, events and more about Edinburgh Accies. Cricket was played at the Academy almost as soon as it was open in the "Yards" which surround the main school building. What disappoints me is the number of points that we left out there.. As others have said, he was incredibly welcoming to newcomers to Raeburn Place and made both Jane and I feel at home from the very first day we arrived. Past captain, Scotland internationalist and Honorary Life Member, Jeremy Richardson, said Gilbert was a top man in all walks of life. Hopefully all is sorted in the near future and your dictator-like chairman is shown the door soon, as I have a lot of respect for Accies fans. While mainstream media continues to reduce its interest in the rugby family in Scotland, The Offside Line does its very best to make sure all levels of the domestic game are reported. Loomes did the rest. Accies needed a converted try to win this one and Accies got exactly that, courtesy of burly winger Wells who scored in the far left corner of the field, setting up a tricky conversion for a man who had missed a straight on sitter, but Loomes rose to the challenge quite brilliantly and Accies season is back on song. Ewan Ashman (Sale Sharks) 6 caps. An extended overview of the Club's history can be downloaded by clicking on the button below. He and two other Academicals, R.H. Johnston and H.J. My Team : Hamilton Academical Share; Posted 10 hours ago (edited) . LEWIS STUART @ Balgray. The club alsoarranges social gatherings for its members, including an annual black tie dinner.The committee is keen to increase the number of Academicals involved as members of the club, in Edinburgh, London and worldwide. Our mission is to become the leading netball club in Scotland, creating a pathway for players with the ambition and potential to achieve representative honours or pursue professional contracts. . In the 187374 season, they played ten matches, and won all of them. 5 Jan 2023 . There was still time for Lewis Wells to become the third Accies player to lose possession in the act of scoring, and Appleson will be forgiven for attempting a cheeky chip over the top in his own 22, which led to the consolation score for McCutcheon. Teams - Edinburgh Accies: K Gossman; M Wallace, R Kent, N Armstrong, L Wells; V Hart, M Love; C Imrie, H Campbell, C Lacour, C . Talking Point:Somebody will need to get the record books out to see if Hydes was the longest penalty scored in Premiership history because it was huge. Scotland squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Andy Winter's 19th-minute penalty earned a precious win, and with rivals . Simon Berghan (Glasgow Warriors) 31 caps. Trinity Accies competes in the East Division 2 . At the turn of the century, Edinburgh Accies built a reputation as the pre-eminent cricket club in Scotland. The 1960s with J. M. Allan as captain led the Club to its first ever international tour to Ireland in 1963, with the venture repeated the following year, and an overseas tour to Canada in 1969. Raeburn Place has hosted international cricket matches, and was also the venue of the first international rugby match in 1871. An Edinburgh and Lothians' perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from Scotland's capital city paper, the Edinburgh Evening News. Edinburgh Accies: H Paterson; F Lindsay, R Kent, M Wallace, L Wells; J Loomes (Capt), B Afshar; C Imre, F McAslan, C Lacour, C Bain, S Whittaker, T Drennan, M Crowther, R Campbell. Indeed, the family connection with the BRC continues to this day, with son, Colin, and nephew, Fraser, both stalwarts of the club the McClung sporting legacy continues! Its home ground is Raeburn Place, in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Gilbert made a great impression on everyone he met, and we will miss him terribly. Sign up to receive free weekly updates to your inbox. GHA got themselves on the scoreboard when effectively down to 14 men, having to play around the stricken Adam Kerr and the medic attending him, in both directions, before Johnston squeezed over in the corner. Currie Chieftains: C Brett; I Sim, J McCaig, A Hall, K McGovern; C Townsend, G Christie; C Anderson, R Stewart, C Ramsay, J OBrien, E Stewart, M Vennel, G Nelson, R Davies (Capt). Other notable professionals during this period include Nehemiah Perry who played four Tests and 21 One Day Internationals for the West Indies and Peter Steindl who played for Scotland. In 1970, the Masterton Trophy was won for the first time, and again in 1977. . The 26-year-old has been one of Hearts' star players this season, making vital saves in the Edinburgh . Shepherd, 1828, an early example of cricket in Scotland. At EAFC he was president in the year I was captain (coincidentally Tommy was president when brother Charles was captain - a double family double!). He was 88. All that being said, I hope you're all greeting at 4:45pm on Saturday as the Staggies march* into the 5th round draw**. If we can impose our game on teams, were going to be in pretty good shape February-March! 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