Articles By: Douglas Barrie

/ February 7, 2012 11:07 am

Six Nations Round-up: Week One

Looking at the RBS Six Nations 2012 table as it currently stands, I wouldn’t be surprised if the teams were in the exact same positions come the final day of games.The opening weekend though kicked off with the French taking on Italy in what was a change in the management teams, but no real change on the pitch. Despite Italy’s

/ February 6, 2012 3:33 pm

Partick Thistle announce sponsorship with Just Employment Law

Partick Thistle have announced a sponsorship deal with Just Employment Law until the end of the season.The deal was announced today by representatives of the firm – who have offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Manchester and London – along with Thistle manager Jackie McNamara and director Greg Brown. Also in attendance was defender Alan Archibald in the strip with the new

/ January 21, 2012 10:27 pm

Ten man Airdrie blow it as they lose 3-2 to Dumbarton

Ten-man Airdrie blew the chance to overtake Dumbarton in the league after they squandered their lead twice and lost the game 3-2. However the Diamonds fans and player were infuriated by referee Mat Northcroft’s decision to allow the decisive third goal to stand despite suspicions of handball and offside. It was always going to be a tough game in the

/ January 11, 2012 5:28 pm

Interest increasing around Diamond’s Donnelly

Airdrie United's young striker Ryan Donnelly is the subject of much transfer speculation after taking his tally to 24 goals in 25 games this season.The 20-year-old hit a consolation brace against Dundee United in the Scottish Cup tie on Saturday, with Airdrie losing the game 6-2. And the Lanarkshire side will be worrying about losing Donnelly with scouts across the

/ December 17, 2011 10:44 pm

City take full points to but can’t leapfrog Diamonds up the table

Brechin City staved off a late revival from Airdrie to win 3-2, bringing both teams on an equal 18 points in the day’s only game in the Second Division.Airdrie can thank Ryan Donnelly for not swapping places with the away side, who are still sitting in 8th spot only because of his second half brace. Both sides had chances early

/ November 26, 2011 9:18 pm

Arbroath Squander Chances as Airdrie Snatch 3-3 Draw

Arbroath remain in second place in the Second Division after dropping a two goal lead to Airdrie at New Broomfield

/ November 19, 2011 7:15 pm

Magical Airdrie stun Gala Fairydean with eleven goals to progress in Scottish Cup

Airdrie’s strip of white with a red diamond is very similar to that of Rugby League club St Helens, but it was the former who were involved in a rugby score as they beat non-league side Gala Fairydean 11-0 in this Scottish Cup third round tie

/ October 29, 2011 10:39 pm

Two late goals see East Fife secure 3-1 win over Airdrie United

East Fife went four points clear of Airdrie with a comfortable win that also leaves the home side just a point off bottom spot.Only two points separate the bottom half of the Second Division, with the win keeping John Robertson’s side in a play-off place. The Diamonds didn’t make it easy for them in the beginning though, after just seven

/ October 2, 2011 1:56 pm

Stenny the nearly-men as they lose out in goal-fest at Airdrie

With his side being convincingly beaten at half-time, Davie Irons must have thought his team talk in the away dressing room must have worked wonders. Temporarily at least. Airdrie had cruised to a 3-0 lead in the first 45, but ten minutes into the second half it was anyone’s game at 3-2. It turned out to be a fascinating spectacle

/ September 29, 2011 11:19 pm

Celtic rue chance to take all points against Udinese in the Europa League

Celtic can think themselves unlucky not to get all three points after Udinese scored a penalty in the 87th minute tonight. The decision to award the penalty upset the home supporters at Parkhead as it looked like Gary Hooper hadn’t made contact with Piccoli Neuton in the box. Just as there was a penalty three minutes from time, the game started