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Daily Record
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Special celebration as 15th Coatbridge Boys Brigade win battalion trophy
Special celebration as 15th Coatbridge Boys Brigade win battalion trophy The group's junior section won the prestigious award for the first time in their group's 50th anniversary session The 15th Coatbridge juniors with their awards including the Airdrie, Coatbridge & district battalion trophy (Image: Contributed/Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser) Young members of 15th Coatbridge Boys Brigade helped the group celebrate its 50th anniversary year in style by winning some prestigious silverware for the first time in their history. The junior section was named as the best in Airdrie, Coatbridge & district battalion after its 28 members, in the Primary Four to Six age group, won three of the area's competitions during the year and placed in the top three in a further four. It marks the first time in 15th Coatbridge's history that the group's name will be engraved on the battalion challenge trophy; and was a proud final juniors achievement for more than half of the section's members as they prepare to move up to the company section next month. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The 15th Coatbridge juniors won the battalion's five-a-side tournament and scripture knowledge shield, and were joint winners of the board games competition on their way to winning the overall trophy, competing against fellow Boys Brigade members from all over Monklands. Junior section officer in charge Paul O'Shea said: 'We are extremely proud of this group of young men; they gave their absolute all to every event. It's a tremendous achievement for them and is historic in that it's our first, after 50 years of trying. 'We also said goodbye to 17 of these guys as they are now promoted to the company section, and we wish them well as they grow and develop in the Boys Brigade.' Based at Blairhill Dundyvan church, 15th Coatbridge Boys celebrated the group's 50th birthday in December after being formed through the amalgamation of two companies in 1974 following a church merger. The junior section's oldest and youngest members collected the battalion trophy on behalf of the whole group from battalion president Derek Craig at their annual end-of-term display and prizegiving. Members of the company section, aged from P7 to S6, came an impressive third in their respective battalion competition and won the best company section title in each of the previous two years. Now 15th Coatbridge are getting set for the new session and are welcoming new members to join their weekly Friday sessions at Blairhill Dundyvan church. Article continues below For further details, contact 15th Coatbridge captain Billy Barclay by emailing billy@ *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Montrose v Airdrie: Diamonds' hard work will count for nothing if we slip up, says Armstrong
The Diamonds face two huge games in the next few days in their bid to top their League Cup group Rhys Armstrong says Airdrie can't afford to let their wins over Dundee and Bonnyrigg count for nothing when they clash with Montrose and Alloa this week. Airdrie started their section with a 1-0 win against Premiership side Dundee with a Chris Mochrie clincher, and followed that up with a 3-0 win at home to Bonnyrigg Rose on the Tuesday. Midfielder Armstrong kicked off the scoring with a 20-yard bullet, followed by strikes from Euan Henderson and Lewis McGrattan. The Diamonds can put themselves in pole position to win Premier Sports Cup Group C with victory over Montrose at Arbroath's Gayfield this evening, with their final section game at home to Alloa on Saturday. With no game last weekend, the club hosted an open training session on July 17 for fans to watch their heroes in action. Armstrong, 23, said: 'It's important that we go into the next two games with the same mind-set, and try to win them, finish top of the group. 'The win at Dundee set us up nicely. We knew if we got a result up there, and then won the next three, we'd be looking at being top of the group, or thereabouts. 'It was important to get the result, and it stood us in good stead. 'We had to go into the Bonnyrigg game with the same attitude, and come out with the win. 'It was a good first-half performance, and we know we can be better, but at least we got the goals, and the result that we wanted. 'We knew we couldn't go up to Dundee and get the result, and then come back here and drop points, so it was important to do the business. 'We now have to go in to these games with the same mind-set, don't let our standards drop. 'We know they won't be easy games, but we have to go in with the same attitude, and get the points.' Armstrong managed only one goal in 2024/25, and equalled that with his strike against Bonnyrigg Rose, so is looking for more. 'It was a good goal and I enjoyed it,' said Law-born Armstrong. 'I couldn't really remember it, but I watched it back on TV and it was a good strike. 'Hopefully I can get more goals like that. Last season I didn't get myself into positions enough, but this year I'll be looking to add goals to my game. 'The main focus right now is preparing and getting all the boys as ready as we can, going into the season.'
Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Airdrie artist wowed Ozzy Osbourne with portrait less than two weeks before music legend passed away
Ozzy was a "hero" to David McDonagh, who runs his own business, Lewy L. Paintings, and works on comic book art portraits and pop art. An Airdrie artist wowed legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne with his portrait of the Black Sabbath frontman less than two weeks before the icon passed away. The music world was stunned yesterday with the news Ozzy died at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. Ozzy was a "hero" to David McDonagh, who runs his own business, Lewy L. Paintings, and works on comic book art portraits and pop art. David finally got to meet the heavy metal star in the singer's home town of Birmingham on July 12 - and was thrilled by his response to his colourful artwork. David told Lanarkshire Live: "I met Ozzy in Birmingham a week after his Back to the Beginning farewell gig. "After years and years of trying to meet him, I finally got the chance to shake the hand of one of my heroes and show him my artwork. "When he saw the painting, he responded, 'that's nice that, I like it', which blew my mind. "I also got to meet Sharon, Jack and Kelly [Osbourne] and they were such a friendly bunch. "It took me a week to come down from the meeting and then the heartbreaking news came in yesterday about Ozzy passing away. "I cannot believe he is gone, it's so sad. "He was a music legend and an icon to so many. I will never forget meeting Ozzy." David added: "I called my first bulldog Ozzy as we got him when The Osbournes TV was on. "When I met Jack I gave him some artwork of Lola the bulldog from the show and he was really chuffed." David has shared special moments with many famous faces from the worlds of film, music, football and wrestling, including Andy Serkis, Robert Carlyle, The Undertaker, Ally McCoist, Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown, Meat Loaf and Liam Gallagher. He said: 'Working as an artist is my dream job; that's what I wanted to be when I was at school but got it knocked out of me when I was told it wasn't a 'real job'. 'But I've proved that it is a real job and the timing was just right to become a full-time artist as I was juggling a full-time job with painting at night. 'I decided it was getting too much and handed my notice in and just went for it, with great support from fellow artists.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
STV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Pressley says Dundee fans right to 'vent' but wants trust and perspective
Dundee boss Steven Pressley admits fans are right to be unhappy about the dismal results from the start of his time in charge – but wants them to have patience and perspective. The manager, who was a surprise choice to replace Tony Docherty, has begun his reign with back-to-back 1-0 defeats, against Championship side Airdrie and League One's Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup. The Dark Blues now face Bonnyrigg Rose on Tuesday and Montrose on Saturday, knowing they have no chance of progress in the competition but aiming to lift the mood around the club. 'Like any manager after a result like that, I'm disappointed,' Pressley said when asked about Saturday's defeat to Alloa. 'Although we're certainly in the rebuild stage, I still think with the group of players that we had out that we have to do better. 'I take full responsibility for that. 'But I am also one that tries to bring context and perspective to everything. I understand where we are and we've got so much work to do.' Pressley is keen to add new players to his squad sooner rather than later, and aims to improve those he has, but he admits that the rebuild is no small task. 'If I'm being honest, it's probably a bigger challenge than I envisaged,' he said. 'I understand that now and we'll work tirelessly hard to try and put things right. 'But it's not going to happen overnight.' He is eyeing a big improvement between now and the first Premiership match on August 3. 'Our real objective now is to get that momentum and really focus on how we can be prepared for the Hibernian game,' he said. 'We have to start the season in the right fashion and try to gain that momentum. 'It takes time and the players have been receptive and have been working very, very hard. 'But again, perspective: where we are in the process, it's going to take time. 'That's evident but I think we have to be in a place where we can be highly competitive in the Hibernian game. 'That's important, that we can go into that game believing we can get a result.' Patience is rare in football and there have been plenty of Dundee supporters who were unhappy with Pressley's appointment to begin with, as others also voice their displeasure about the rocky start. Asked for a message to reassure fans, the manager said they were within their rights to be unhappy but that trust in the process would help. 'We are trying at present to find the solutions,' he said. 'And to show, I know it's difficult at time, to show an element of trust in us that we will get there because it is very early. 'But I'm also a realist. I understand that any adverse results bring negativity. 'That's how football is and I'm never going to change that. 'The message to supporters isn't that they shouldn't vent that. That's normal. 'It's just to understand and have some perspective as to where we are, moving forward.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
STV News
3 days ago
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- STV News
Pressley wants 'resilience and character' from squad after difficult start
Steven Pressley expects to see resilience and character emerge from his playing squad after suffering a difficult start to his Dundee reign. Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Alloa followed the same scoreline at home to Airdrie and left Dundee with no chance of Premier Sports Cup progress. The latest setback came after Luke Graham could only clear Steven Buchanan's 68th-minute shot into his own net. Games against Bonnyrigg Rose and Montrose in the coming week are now effectively pre-season fixtures for Dundee with Pressley already under pressure from fans to get things right ahead of the William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian on August 3. Asked how they respond, Pressley told Dee TV: 'By accepting, by understanding that's not good enough, and as a group, me, the players, have to show resilience and respond to that. 'It's far from the ideal start, it's not what we wanted, but you have to show character in these moments of time and that's certainly what I expect us to do. 'They are a very good group. I have said we need reinforcements but that's irrelevant because we have to do better than that. 'They are a good group, they want to do well, but it will take time. But we have to be better. 'I did see improvements. I saw improvements in our defensive principles, we were much better in those. But from a creative aspect we certainly have to be better. 'So, there is a lot of work ahead of us, but I know that.' Group C leaders Alloa are one of just two teams to reach nine points with Hearts the other. The Gorgie side all but secured top spot in Group E after making it 12 goals so far with a 4-0 win at Stirling but head coach Derek McInnes was left wanting more after their momentum stumbled at half-time. 'I'm not completely happy but happy with the approach of the team because, we have all seen it before, Premiership teams can get caught out,' he told Hearts TV. 'The way the players approached the game, that was never going to be the case. 'Good habits, winning another game helps things, clean sheets, but it still feels a wee bit short of what I'm looking for.' Elsewhere, Motherwell secured a 1-0 win at Stenhousemuir to set up a crunch match with Morton on Tuesday, and St Mirren thrashed Annan 8-2 to ensure they will have a group decider with Ayr next Sunday. Livingston kept up the pressure on Kilmarnock with a 2-0 win over Brora while Falkirk still have work to do after being held to a goalless draw by Cove. The two groups that do not contain Premiership clubs remain the most open with Partick Thistle and East Kilbride leading the way. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
