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Has BBC Political Correctness Wrecked `Sportscene` ?
There was considerable excitement and anticipation at the prospect of the return of Saturday night "Sportscene" after a long absence of 18 years. Read moreHas The Split Hit The Fan ?
How important to our enjoyment of watching a football match areA) The Commentary or
B) The Crowd Noise ?
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ON THE CUSP OF A NEW ERA!
It was in 1987 that Jim Leishman coined the phrase "We have sold an ace to buy four Kings". It was a reference to the transfer of midfield star Ian McCall to Rangers for a fee of £250,000.We older fans are wondering if History is repeating itself as we come blinking into the sunlight of a new dawn after a very dark period indeed. Read more
The only way is ethics
The only way is ethics though not, it would seem, in Scottish Football.This week`s 16-26 vote on League Reconstruction was a new low even for the SPFL, which has failed to show good governance throughout.
Now they must hold their breath as Hearts and Partick Thistle proceed to the Court Of Session. Read more
FINANCING SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
League Reconstruction is hardly a new idea.Scottish Football missed the opportunity, back in 1992, to set up a Scottish Super League or SSL made up of the clubs with all seated stadia, full time squads, high quality floodlights, a youth academy ,undersoil heating,and a sizeable support.It would have meant far more income from broadcasters,advertisers,sponsors etc. Read more
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SFSA Covid 19 Survey
Fill in the survey from the SFA on the effect of COVID-19 on fan behaviour.Read more
Current Auctions
Two new auctions currently running on dafc.net forum1. Lockdown whisky, two bottles, ends Sunday 7th June at 8pm
2. Championship medal from the 2015/16, ends 8pm on Tuesday 9th June Read more
JAMES ANDERSON BOWLS US OVER!!
If I had been asked, as recently as Saturday, whom James Anderson is, I would have answered the Lancashire and England right arm medium - fast bowler who entertains us on a summer`s day in a Headingley Test Match. Read moreTHE CRUCIAL HOLYROOD TALKS
Way back in 1992; the talk of a Scottish Super League or SSL was the focus of hundreds of articles and letters in Scottish Newspapers.The idea was that Scotland would have a separate League made up of the biggest clubs. This meant clubs with all seated stadia, under soil heating, high quality floodlights, a youth academy, a sizeable support and, of course, full time players. Read more
DAFC.net team of the year 2019-2020
We asked you to vote for your team of the year.Despite a sudden end to the season and disappointment with the actual finish position (6th) there was still plent to talk about regarding the best players this season.
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The Lockdown Whisky
This years limited edition whisky is “The Lockdown” featuring Photographic image from our own Craig Brown and as always the superb design work of Colin Maker
Only 75 bottles to be ordered all individually numbered, priced at £60