Match report: Edinburgh defeat Manchester to reach playoffs

Saturday March 21, 2009.

Graeme Macleod reports on Edinburgh Capitals vs. Manchester Phoenix in the Elite League at Murrayfield Ice Rink for Edinburgh Sport Online.

THERE was playoff joy for the Edinburgh Capitals at Murrayfield Ice Rink as they secured their quarter final spot with victory over Manchester Phoenix.

‘We are number eight’ was the chant from the bumper home crowd in recognition of their side clinching the final spot in the eight-team playoffs.

Post-match inteview: Shaun Steven

Saturday March 21, 2009

Graeme Macleod speaks to Edinburgh City manager Shaun Steven after his side’s 2-1 win over Heriot-Watt University in the East of Scotland Premier League for Edinburgh Sport Online.

A JORDAN Caddow goal in the second half secured a crucial three points for Edinburgh City in their battle against relegation. The Meadowbank side defeated fellow strugglers Heriot-Watt University at home after the visitors’ Lars Berger had levelled Steven Mullen’s opener before Caddow struck.

Match report: Vital win for City in relegation scrap

Saturday March 21, 2009

Graeme Macleod reports on Edinburgh City vs. Heriot-Watt University at Meadowbank Stadium for Edinburgh Sport Online.

EDINBURGH City eased their relegation worries with a narrow 2-1 win over Heriot-Watt University at Meadowbank. But their visitors now have a real fight on their hands to preserve their East of Scotland Premier League status.

Post-match reaction: Nine could miss quarter final

Friday March 20, 2009.

Graeme Macleod speaks to manager Les Fridge about Rothes vs. Nairn County and previews the Nairn County vs. Deveronvale quarter final cup tie for Nairn County FC Online.

A Glenn Main hat-trick at Rothes helped Nairn County to progress to the quarter final of the Highland League Cup. But manager Les Fridge had little time to reflect on the first round win as he prepares his team for tomorrow’s last eight clash against Deveronvale at Station Park.

Match report: Spartans take spoils in Riccarton thriller

Wednesday March 18, 2009

Graeme Macleod reports on Heriot-Watt University vs. Spartans in the East of Scotland Premier League for Edinburgh Sport Online.

IT is often said that ‘football is a funny old game’. And this match at Riccarton proved that theory to be bang on as Heriot-Watt University and Spartans served up a thriller.

In front of a healthy crowd, Spartans raced into a three-goal lead before the home side hit back early on in the second half. Two quick-fire goals gave the visitors a 5-1 lead but the students rallied again with a couple of further counters to make it an uneasy end to the game for Mike Lawson’s men.

Match report: Leaders have too much for plucky CALA

Saturday March 14, 2009

Graeme Macleod reports on CALA Edinburgh vs. WebEnergy Hillhead in National League One for Edinburgh Sport Online.

GOALS at the start of each half left CALA Edinburgh facing an uphill struggle when they hosted WebEnergy Hillhead at a blustery Meggetland.

The early-morning match pitted the league leaders in National League One against the bottom side. And table toppers Hillhead just had too much in their locker for the hard-working hosts.

Post-match reaction: A win is a win/Rothes fixture news

Friday March 13, 2009

Graeme Macleod speaks to manager Les Fridge about Nairn County vs. Lossiemouth for Nairn County FC Online.

Les Fridge was glad to see his Nairn County side bounce back from last week’s defeat at Cove Rangers with a defensively sound performance in the 1-0 win over Lossiemouth. The manager must now prepare his players for Saturday’s match against Rothes, which has now been switched to Station Park and will be played as a league fixture. The Highland League Cup tie will now take place at MacKessack Park on Wednesday March 18, kick off 8 pm.

Match report: Students teach City a lesson

Wednesday March 11, 2009

Graeme Macleod reports on Edinburgh City vs. Edinburgh University at Meadowbank Stadium for Edinburgh Sport Online.

EDINBURGH University came from one goal down to record a comfortable 4-1 win over Edinburgh City in the East of Scotland League.

This Edinburgh derby pitted the power and force of City against the pace and speed of the university side. And if Saturday’s capital clash between Hearts and Hibernian is anywhere near as entertaining as this game,

Match report: Early goals see Whitehill win at Watt

Tuesday March 10, 2009

Graeme Macleod reports on Heriot-Watt University vs. Whitehill Welfare in the East of Scotland League for Edinburgh Sport Online.

TWO early strikes ensured that Whitehill Welfare picked up full points from their league visit to Riccarton. But Heriot-Watt will have an immediate chance to make up for the defeat when they take on Whitehill again on Saturday, this time in the King’s Cup.

Post-match interviews: Brad Bonello and Doug Christiansen

Saturday March 7

Graeme Macleod speaks to Capitals goal hero Brad Bonello and player-coach Doug Christiansen about Edinburgh’s convincing win over Newcastle for Edinburgh Sport Online.

EDINBURGH Capitals gave their playoff hopes a boost with a 9-2 thumping of the Newcastle Vipers at Murrayfield Ice Rink. And the night was made even sweeter for the home side when new filtered through that fellow playoff hopefuls Hull had lost at Manchester.

Brad Bonello grabbed an eight-minute hat-trick in front of the bumper home crowd. And after the match, Edinburgh Sport Online spoke to the Capitals’ man of the match