What a homecoming Blantyre Vics got in 1982 bringing the cup back home to Blantyre! Pictured here from Marion Brownlee via Alex Rochead, these great photos show the photo opportunity at Castle Park, looking over towards the back of the houses at John Street and what was then, the brand new Sports Centre. At Ibrox […]
1970 was Victory Year for Blantyre Vics! Blantyre Vics won the Scottish Junior Cup. Trophy winning Vics players and officials. In the middle is Hamilton MP, Winnie Ewing. Do you recognise anybody? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said: Jim Selfridge Billy Gallagher great footballer […]
In Summer 1979, Blantyre was shocked at the death of Mr. David Buchanan Murray, who for many years had been associated with the Blantyre Victoria Football Club. Mr Murray who was only 47 years old had been a Bar Steward at the Vics Social club since 1976. He served on their committee from 1962 until […]
This is the back cover of a 1978 Blantyre Vics Brochure. Presumably featuring many Blantyre people! Do you recognise anybody? I think I recognise a friend’s mother, but will leave them to comment. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said Earl Wheeler […]
Alan Reardon of High Blantyre recently shared these 2 photos. Pictured is the back and front of a medal given to T Jardine celebrating his time at the Blantyre Vics from 1905 until 1921. Those little medals were designed to hang from chains on pocket watches. I’m sure men would have been very proud […]
Pictures are Blantyre Vics in the early 1980’s. This photo was shared kindly by Kenny Weir, with thanks. Do you recognise anybody or can tell me more about who’s in the team in this era? On social media: Stuart Tremble F/R 2nd right Brian Mitchell, 1st right Tommy Colgon ? Mark Laing Looking for John […]
It’s out with the old and in with the new! That certainly is the case for Castle Park, now the former Forrest Street home of Blantyre Vics. At a time we’re all looking to another new year, Blantyre Vics are certainly doing that with the recent unveiling of their new name for their grounds. Out […]
Continued from Part 8 Vics support dwindled in the late 80s and early 1990’s as supporters buses left local pubs on their way to Rangers and Celtic matches. The juniors also suffered from the modern day TV and the introduction of interactive betting shops. Before these “handicaps” junior clubs had relatively good support. Amongst the […]