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 Athletic Snap up “Buisty”
Alloa Athletic have just secured the services of Oakley’s star defender Scot Buist, in a deal that can only be described as the “Junior” bargain of the century.
A number of senior clubs have watched the accomplished right back but it was Alloa that showed the belief in the player who follows in the steps of Player Manager Willie Newbigging who is still regarded as somewhat of a legend in Alloa after captaining the side for a number of years.
Scot signed for Oakley from Camelon where he wasn’t even getting a game and has in his short time with the O’s won not only numerous trophies but the admiration of all of those involved with Oakley United Football Club.
Already Scot has won …
Fife League Champions 05/06, ACA League Cup Winners 05/06, Kingdom Kegs Winners 04/05 and 06/07. |
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Oakley United Squad proudly show off their new team kit - sponsored by the Oakley Social Club.
These colours are the original colours that the club played in, in their early years. Many thanks to the Committee of the Social Club for the generosity. |
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There are a few new faces at Blairwood Park this season, namely Richard Workman and Stephen Stewart a central Defender & Keeper respectively.
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| Richard Workman |
Stephen Stewart |
Richard
has joined us after moving into the area from Ireland. He is a solid tackling no messing type who will add bite to the back four.
Stephen
has joined us from Falkirk and has already proved in the early ACA League Cup Qualifiers that he is a worthy understudy to Greig Maitland.
Leaving the Club are Kevin Smith (Keeper ) who has joined Steelend Vics, Stuart Malcolm (Full Back) and long serving Scott Johnston who has decided to call it a day and retire. |
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Website Success...
The Oakley United website has continued to grow and grow with hits to the end of May topping the 200,000 mark. Outwith the UK we have had hits from 41 countries. Including the likes of Ecuador, China, India, South Africa and even Vietnam.
Please visit our site to find out about any close season signings.
The Clubs thanks goes to our website designer Paul Moss of A Full Circle.
Interested in getting a site of your own contact Paul on paul@afullcircle.co.uk
| Top Ten Hits |
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| Australia |
853 |
| Netherlands |
451 |
| Poland |
196 |
| Canada |
167 |
| USA |
119 |
| Belgium |
92 |
| Germany |
74 |
| Hungary |
60 |
| Japan |
53 |
| Mexico |
51 |
To date there has been “hits” from a dozen Countries (Ex UK) as far a field as Brazil and Australia. If you visit are one of our overseas visitors please drop us a line .. And a photo.
If you are one of our Foreign Visitors contact us with a picture and we will feature you next month. Keep visiting as there are changes afoot.
The Clubs thanks goes to our website designer Paul Moss of A Full Circle, interested in getting a site of your own contact Paul on paul@afullcircle.co.uk |
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Our First Official Fan in...
or rather on the Isle of Skye is young JAMIE GRAHAM (Aged 15).
Jamie is first and foremost a Glasgow Rangers fan but regularly visits the Oakley United website to check on our results and to review the Match reports.
Jamie’s favorite Oakley Star is Right Back SCOT BUIST and as a result Scot will be the Player of the Month for December. Jamie unlike Scot is a midfielder and plays for his School team.
Are you an Oakley follower?
Then drop us a note and a picture if possible
and we’ll try and feature you in the future. |
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Kelty keeper signs for O’s
Saturday’s Scottish Cup Tie saw the Introduction on the bench of our latest acquisition. Martin Parkyn a keeper of some renown has joined the O’s from local rivals Kelty Hearts despite interest from another of our rivals Rosyth Rec’.
Martin states that the main reason for picking Oakley was the fact that he would be working with and learning from Oakley legend… Brian “Potts” Potter.
Player/Manager Willie Newbigging says “Bringing someone of Martin’s calibre means that there will now be a “healthy” competition for the Number One shirt as there is for most other positions within the club “ he added “This puts pressure on all three keepers to perform week in week out both in training and on match day” |
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Player of the Year 2005/06 Season
1st - Roger Duffin
2nd - Scot Buist
3rd - John Rushford |
Top Goal Scorers 2005/06 Season
1st - 28 Goals Jacko Baird
2nd - (25) Ryan Ewing
3rd - (18) Russell Smart
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| Player Manager Willie Newbigging Presenting Scot Buist (above) with his award. |
Player Manager Willie Newbigging Presenting William (Jacko) Baird with his “Top Goalscorers” award at this years. |
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| Willie Presenting young Lee Morrison (below) with his “Rookie of the Year Award" |
Margaret Weldon presents Pop Hunter with this years “Bobby Weldon Award” in recognition of the 25 years service he has given Oakley United |
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It's a Boy!!
Congratulations to Jayne & Roger Duffin
Oakley’s Player of the year Roger Duffin was NOT present to accept his award this year as his partner Jayne was giving birth to their baby son Lewis... Both are doing well.
Rogers Mum was kind enough to accept the award in his place on the condition that she got a kiss from “Our Wullie”. |
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Morrison Kicks Off with a Hat-trick - Today was going to be Craig “Mori” Morrison’s day as his confidence going into this season is at an all time high especially after his performance in midweek in Oakley’s 2-1 win over Sauchie, where Mori scored direct from a free kick with a rasper into the top corner... |
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ACA League Cup Triumph
Oakley United take the ACA League Cup at the first time of asking . In a One sided final Oakley finally won the Cup after a thrilling penalty shoot out. |
It was only Oakley’s poor finishing and a momentary lapse in the defences concentration that took the game to pens. Oakley had 75-80% of the pressure but the Kelty keeper was in great form an denied Ewing , Morrison, Rushford and Smart on numerous occasions until Russell Smart finished off a sweeping move from right to left to give the O’s the lead.
Kelty to their credit didn’t give up and got their reward when a free kick floated into the box was headed in to tie it 1-1 when nobody picked up the on running striker.
Poor refereeing denied Oakley the Cup in normal time when Ewing was dragged down with only seconds to go.
Things looked Black in the shoot out for the O’s when they missed their first two penalties but then “hero” of the day Greig Maitland stepped up and save THREE penalties in a row to enable Craig Morrison to slot home the winner. |
ROAD TO THE CUP...
| Qual 2-2 Crossgates |
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Rushford, Malcolm |
| Qual 3-1 Rosyth Rec |
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Lammie, C Morrison, Ewing |
| Qual 4-1 Crossgates |
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Baird (2), Lammie, Ewing |
| Qual 2-1 Rosyth Rec |
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Rushford, Ewing |
| Semi 3-3 Dundonald |
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Ewing, Smart, R Morrison |
| Final 1-0 Kelty Hearts |
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NEW Pavilion
Oakley United are currently looking for funding to build a new pavilion hopefully in time for their return to the Super League East Region.
Plans have been produced giving us three changing rooms ( Two Teams + Referee etc ) all with separate showers ,a boardroom ,Managers room and both able and disabled toilet facilities.
A number of events are being planned to help raise funds including another Golf day ,Prize Bingo and a potential Race Night in the miners Welfare.
A new roof to the existing changing rooms has had a devastating effect on the clubs Pavilion funds but it was a necessary evil, especially given the recent amounts of snow and rain that we've had.
The Pavilion project has not yet been given a name but favourite at the moment is the “Bobby Weldon Pavilion” in honour of our friend Mr Oakley United himself.
This will be a regular feature in the NEWS section until complete so please keep up with developments on the website or better still pop in one Saturday to see how its going. |
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Charity Golf Day Society for Autism in Children
This years Oakley United Charity Golf Day will be on Sunday 2nd July 2006 at the Marriott Dalmahoy (First tee at 11.33am).
The management of the Dalmahoy have kindly donated 22 tee times for this years event and our thanks to them, all patrons who have supported us in the past will get first refusal to participate again this year at the cost of £200 per team.
However if you wish to put your name/team forward call Roy Williams on 07917 876466 or Barry Weldon on 07841 026816.
There will be the usual rolling breakfast/Lunch and with the usual competitions to be play for as well as some new ones… Including the “Adolf Hitler” trophy for those taking the most shots in a bunker.
We are also looking for a New main Sponsor for the day , so again if of any interest call Roy or Barry.
Last year we donated after costs etc a cheque for just under £1700 so many thanks to all those who helped and here is to hitting the £2’000 mark.
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Oakley United Triumph
Oakley United took their new look side to the Blackburn United two day Pre-season tournament and come out on top.
Oakley Results / Scorers...
| Semi 4-1 Forth Wanderers |
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Ewing, Baird, Lister, Rushford |
| Final 3-1 Blackburn United |
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Lister (2), Smart |
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 In this four team competition Oakley fielded no fewer than FIVE new signings... Goalkeeper Greig Maitland, Stuart Malcolm, David Murray, William “Jacko” Baird, and Lee Morrison added to by a cameo appearance from Dundee United and Motherwell legend (and Oakley’s Asst’ Manager) Derek Murray.
Oakley drew Forth Wanderers in the first game and proceeded to dominate, scoring four and narrowly missing many more. John Rushford scoring the pick of the bunch and only a Scott Johnston slip late on allowed Forth a consolation goal for their afternoons efforts.
Blackburn United on the Sunday proved far harder opposition and lead 1-0 at half time thanks mainly to Oakley’s Non appearance as a footballing force. The second half saw normal service resumed and two Jimmy Lister strikes and a late Russell Smart (Left) effort finished it off.
Thanks goes to the Blackburn Committee for their hospitality and for the Invitation.
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Karting Day Out
The now annual Oakley “Karting” day was as always when at Raceland Tranent a great day. Overall Winner on the day was Alan Williams, Cousin of our treasurer Roy.
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Several quests joined us including Davie Wilkins, our sponsor from Stella Artois and old boy Ali Beverige. Speeds of up to 70mph are commonplace with the boys collecting more than their fair share of tyres on their way round . It all proved too much however for “Mori” Craig Morrison ( bottom Left ) who had maybe one too many bacon buttys prior to the event... Mori didn’t as much throw the race as just throw up... this unexpected turn of events allowed brother Ross onto the front of the grid to win the “B” final.
Leading Oakley player in the Final was Player/Manager Willie Newbigging , so all the lads should get a game come the Saturday.
Fastest lap on the day was just sub 1 minute by Roy “Schumacher” Williams.
The Close Season Karting day is scheduled for: ...Date to follow |
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