League Cup 2nd Round - AWAY to Arbroath

[RossP]

Chuffed to bits - as it's close to Aberdeen and it's a stadium I've not been to before.

Tuesday 28th or Wednesday 29th August.

Edited August 9, 2012 by RossP

[Yngwie]

Woo hoo! My favourite away day.

Even better now that they have the hero Paul Sheerin and villains Brian Kerr and TONY BULLOCK in their squad. Bring it on.

[+Wanderer]

One of my favourite away days. Great wee town. Fresh smokies direct from the kiln and the "best £for£ malt of the month [© Mantis]" available at the pre-match watering hole.

And a proper standing match experience. Happy days.

Edited August 9, 2012 by Wanderer

[Yngwie]

I'm just recalling our last trip there in 2008, which was also in the 2nd round of this tournament. Beer and rum in a harbourside tavern with Mantis and Naelifts, followed by a proper fish supper, then a walk up to the game full of confidence and expectation. Ended up a 2-2 draw (Vigurs and Wood) on the same night I first saw Djebi-Zadi put a simple short pass 30 yards out for a throw in. We won on penalties, but later got knocked out by Falkirk, and then got relegated at the end of the same season.

[RossP]

Even better now that they have the hero Paul Sheerin and villains Brian Kerr and TONY BULLOCK in their squad. Bring it on.

Of course! I'd forgotten about those personnel. Brilliant

Edited August 9, 2012 by RossP

[+Gringo]

Was there in Jan 2002 with Jnr when we won 2-0 in the SFA Cup. We went on to beat the real maroons 3-1 at Tynecastle before bowing out to Partick Thistle in the QF®. A great 'real football' ground and an excellent pub close by (if its still there!!). Can't see me making this one though, sadly.

[+old caley girl]

Looking forward to this one!!!

[ymip]

Nice one. Also one of my favourite away days and just down the road from us.

Yngwie, could be a high police presence for this one after the Young Stoney Ultras' last trip to darkest Angus

I think I might leave the miscreant at home this time and join the last of the summer wine mob in the pub. ymip jr might need to drive.....

I would encourage as many as possible to make the trip - a proper football day out.

[AJS]

Would love to make this one.

[RiG]

I'm just recalling our last trip there in 2008, which was also in the 2nd round of this tournament. Beer and rum in a harbourside tavern with Mantis and Naelifts, followed by a proper fish supper, then a walk up to the game full of confidence and expectation. Ended up a 2-2 draw (Vigurs and Wood) on the same night I first saw Djebi-Zadi put a simple short pass 30 yards out for a throw in. We won on penalties, but later got knocked out by Falkirk, and then got relegated at the end of the same season.

I'm sure there was a video online a while ago where Djebi Zadi pole axes an Arborath player in the box. As clear a penalty as you are likely to see but the referee waved played on!

[Donview]

Feck, hope it's the 29th as only home from hols on the Tuesday. Some great days out when we were comIng through the lower divisions.

[+Naelifts]

Ah Mr Spink...........better get smokin'........the boys are back in town. Still the only ground that I visited with my dog , Bonnie ( R I P). New kid on the block , Rosco, is maybe a bit young for the trip at 13 weeks..........don't want him pissing on a goalpost!..........or do I?

[12th Man]

I'll be there as long as I can manage an overnighter with in an hours drive

Stayed in premier inn dundee east for the last visit to Arbroath, but the ferry's better for a bedtime tipple.

[ictchris]

I may train it from Edinburgh for this one.

[+Wanderer]

A few will remember this:

23 Nov 2002 at Arbroath we reached the top of Div1 for the very first time in our progress through the leagues. Aside from the smokies and great stadium (and watching Mantis taunting the locals) that's the reason I've a soft spot for Gayfield in our club's history.

A couple of weeks later the Paterson era was over and Robbo subsequently gave us the push to promotion. Those were great times.

Arbroath really is the reason I'm kinda jealous of the Newco followers...back to the roots football seems really attractive these days.

[bauhaus]

Was it the Lichties that put 7 past Elgin a few weeks ago, shipped 5 so could be real entertaining

[Guest Mahonio]

Yes, it was a Ramsdens Cup match.

[TopSix]

Hoping to make this one.

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

Fraid that it clashes with my ICTFC scouting mission to the Canaries. Perhaps some of the Juanjo Away crew will pass on ma best wishes to the man with a packet of sweets and a cheeky smile !!

[The Mantis]

I'm just recalling our last trip there in 2008, which was also in the 2nd round of this tournament. Beer and rum in a harbourside tavern with Mantis and Naelifts, followed by a proper fish supper, then a walk up to the game full of confidence and expectation. Ended up a 2-2 draw (Vigurs and Wood) on the same night I first saw Djebi-Zadi put a simple short pass 30 yards out for a throw in. We won on penalties, but later got knocked out by Falkirk, and then got relegated at the end of the same season.

You forgot Imrie getting booked for making an erse of himself at the penalty shoot out.

[ForzaCaley]

any ideas when this might be played?

[Alex MacLeod]

any ideas when this might be played?

Yeh. It might be played on Tuesday 28th or Wednesday 29th August.

[The Mantis]

A few will remember this:

23 Nov 2002 at Arbroath we reached the top of Div1 for the very first time in our progress through the leagues. Aside from the smokies and great stadium (and watching Mantis taunting the locals) that's the reason I've a soft spot for Gayfield in our club's history.

Jeez, was that really 10 years ago?

That's the trouble with segregation. They stand and sing about sheep sh*gg*ng b*st*rds and then we score so the only recourse you have is to run up to the fence and bleat at them.

Edited August 12, 2012 by TheMantis

[sheepslagger]

Great draw. My wee team. Live 6 miles from stadium. Great place to watch footie. Got season ticket for the Lichties as well as the Mighty Caley. Not as good a team as they were last season. Sheerin not what he was in the good old days and theyve lost Josh to Dunfermline and Swankie to Forfar. Their best players .

Should be a good night and we should win. Should ..............and braw fish suppers..

[TopSix]

Anyone have an idea as to when the date of this fixture will be finalised? Would be good to be able to make arrangements regarding travel.