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SPEAKERS NIGHT 2008
Bannockburn held their 25th Annual Speakers Night on Sunday 16th November at The Tartan Arms and yet again a fantastic night was had by all. It may not be the biggest speakers night to be held but it has the reputation for being one of the best organised in the country and once again this showed on Sunday.
Gordon McColl introduced the top table guests, Jim Reid (Honorary Chairman of BAFC), Willie Gibb (M.C.) and the invited speakers of Eric Davidson, Paul Reid and Willie Allan. Wee Gibb made his customary welcome speech and then the punters were treated to the usual top quality five course meal.
Joe Smith carried out auctioneer duties as the club auctioned off a 4 ball at Gleneagles which was donated by Clark Campbell of C.A. Models, a signed Rangers top donated by Stuart Maitland and a signed/framed Celtic top donated by Gus McGregor of Aims Facilities. Ross Donald was top bid for the golf and Archie Mackay was duped into buying both signed football tops.
All attendees were then treated to a tremendous evening's entertainment courtesy of the three speakers who were all in sparkling form. Arguably the best combination of speakers to have been at the function.
Special mention to Danny Lochrie and wee Napper for press ganging the punters at the start of the evening as they sold the big football card and also to Billy Bell for the hard task of the vote of thanks at the end of the night.
The club would like to thank all their sponsors who continue to support the club and also all the punters who continue to attend our speakers night and make it such a success.
Pictured above are the top table guests along with Bannockburn committee members and sponsors.
Back l-r; Dougie Todd (manager), Gordon McAuley, Derek Robertson (Robertson Training), the wee boy on his tip toes is Drew Ferry!!, John McQue (Tartan Arms), Jimmy Morton (Morton & Sullivan), Gordon McGown, Gerry Sullivan (Morton & Sullivan),
Middle l-r; Billy Bell, Danny Lochrie, Gus McGregor (Aims Facilities), Jamie Kilgannon (Kilgannon Motors), napper James Todd, John Forsyth and Arthur Millar
Front l-r; Gordon McColl, Jim Reid, Eric Davidson, Willie Allan, Paul Reid and Willie Gibb
CHARITY DAY 2008
Bannockburn Amateur Football Club once again held a successful charity day in early August. The main event was a football tournament involving the senior Bannockburn side, Bannockburn U'19's, Bannockburn veterans and the well known team of ex professionals, Dukla Pumpherston who were all competing for the "HOOKIE" McCabe Memorial Trophy which is sponsored by Derek Robertson from Robertson Training. At the end of the day the trophy was retained by the Bannockburn senior team. Various charity fundraising activities had been going on and when all were totaled up the sum of £500 was raised. A great effort from all involved. The chosen charity this year was Yorkhill Childrens Foundation and this decision was made after consultation with one of the clubs players, John McIntyre.
Pictured below are Honorary Chairman, Jim Reid, Derek Robertson from Robertson Training and Kirsten Sinclair from The Yorkhill Childrens Foundation
Player of The Year Awards 2008
Bannockburn Amateurs held their annual Player Of The Year awards on Friday 13th June at The Tartan Arms, Bannockburn. A full house was on hand to see the awards being handed out and they also enjoyed an excellent meal followed by a top class cabaret.
The first "awards" handed out on the evening were bouquets of flowers on behalf of the Under 19 team. The flowers were presented to the ladies who who have to suffer the various mood swings of the managers and coaches depending on the result of the game.
The main awards for the Under 19 team were then handed out by Gordon and Drew.
The first award was The Robertson Training Trophy which was won by James Thomson and was presented by Jane Robertson. This award is presented to the player who is considered to have shown the greatest all round improvement during the season and was well deserved by James.
The second award of the evening was the Committees Player of the Year and this year it was won by Craig Thomson.
Craig is seen here receiving his awards from Drew and Gordon.
The main award for the Under 19 team was The Players Player of the year trophy and this year it was won by Barry McKeown for his performances throughout the season. Barry is seen below receiving his trophies from Drew and Gordon. The look of surprise on Barry's face is because Drew said that he would buy him a drink at the bar to celebrate his award.
The awards were then handed out for the senior team. The first presentation made on the night was The Caledonian League Premier Division Championship Trophy which was presented by Honorary Chairman, Jim Reid, to club captain Jinky Campbell. Jinky later filled the cup with his preferred tipple - diet Irn Bru!!!!!
The first of the players award to be handed out was the Trainer of the Year award. This award is given to the player who the managers fell has contributed the most at training. The winner this year was Chris Traynor. Apparently it was a tough decision for the management duo and it was close run contest between Chris and Greig Maitland!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris is seen receiving his trophy from Dougie Todd.
The Joe Quinn Memorial Trophy is presented to the Committees Player of the Year.
The winner of the trophy this year, in his first season with the club, was Steven Bell.
Steven is seen here after being presented with his trophies by Jim Reid.
The main award of the evening was The Tartan Arms Trophy which is for the Players Player of the Year. The recipient of the award this year was once again Steven Bell. In hid first season with the club Steven scored an impressive 24 goals in 24 starts for the team. Steven was asked to say a few words and said "I'd like to thank the fiend for giving me so much inspiration throughout the season." Steven is pictured below with Dougie Todd who presented his award.
After the main presentations had taken place some of the team members asked for their photos to be taken with the League Trophy whilst they were still sober.
Bannockburn Amateur Awarded The SFA Standard Quality Mark
Another milestone in the history of Bannockburn Amateur was set
in place on Wednesday 29th March 08 when our club was awarded the SFA
Standard Quality Mark. This follows on from our Sports Club Stirling
Award (formerly Stirling Sports Council). The SFA Quality mark award
was presented at Hampden Park by the 1st Minister at the Scotland v Croatia friendly.
members of Bannockburn Amateur committee at Hampden Minister Alex Salmond. Receiving the award on Behalf
prior to the award presentations. of the club is Gordon McAuley
Jim Mullan, Dougie Todd, Robert Beaton, Drew Ferry,
Jim Reid and Gordon McAuley