Tweedmouth Amateurs 1 Langholm Legion 1 - 21/08/10

Tweedmouth opened the season with a well earned point. They dominated the first half kicking with the wind. Robertson struck the cross bar and Patterson was denied twice by the visiting keeper. The home defence were relatively untroubled in this first period.

The second half was a more even affair, Langholm coming into the game. The work done with the home keeper Paulson paid dividends as he coped well with the aerial attack of the visitors. Both goal came from set pieces. Tweedmouth taking the lead when Stephenson glanced in a header from a corner before Langholm equalised with a scrambled effort from a long throw. The match ball was kindly sponsored by D C Entertainments.

Spoils Shared | 20/03/10

The Amateurs drew 1-1 with Langholm, in what was a must win game for both sides. In the first half neither side worked the keeper hard and chances were at a premium, with the best falling to Patterson who prodded a shot over the bar after a mazy run. In the second half Tweedmouth continued to press and managed to find a breakthough thanks to Patterson, who swiveled on the edge of the box and slotted the ball in the corner. This goal was coming as the Ams upped the pressure. The equaliser came against the run of play when Aitchisons attempted clearance ricoched off the face of a Langholm player and straight into the path of their striker, who made no mistake and the sides were level. This bad luck was the last thing the Amateurs needed at this late stage in the season, but they must continue to gather points to have any chance of promotion.

Back on track | 13/03/10

The Amateurs claimed three points at home, defeating Ancrum 3-1 to help put the cup final misery behind them. The Amateurs were injury hit and weary from 120 minutes of football last weekend. This perhaps caused an early Ancrum goal after a mix up in midfield leg to Hall being exposed. The Ams were soon level after Clark finished smartly from the edge of the box. Tweedmouth were poor for large periods for the rest of the half as they struggled to deal with the long ball game employed by Ancrum. In the second half they came out with increased impetus and penned Ancrum back for much of the half, with the breakthrough coming from Colhouqn's head after a bad piece of goalkeeping allowed the ball to slip into the net. The points were wrapped up by Patterson after a slick passing move involving Clark, Tait and Aitchison. The Amateurs moved back to the top of the league and must continue to keep focused on each league game, starting with a crucial fixture against Langholm next week.

Cup Final Heartache | 06/03/10

The Amateurs took on Gordon in their biggest game in recent years, the Wright Cup Final. The Amateurs started fast with Colhouqn putting them ahead after an incisive Robertson cross. Despite this good start both teams were sloppy and the quality wasn't as high as both sides were capable of. More chances followed for Patterson, Tait and Robertson before the interval, but the second wouldn't come. Gordon piled on some pressure and were awarded a penalty for a hand ball by Bain. The penalty was converted and the sides were level at 1-1 at half time. The Ams came out in the second half knowing they had to play quicker and with more application. Following a good move, Patterson claimed the second, after turning smartly on the edge of the Gordon box. A string of chances were then squandared before Patterson scored again following a hopeful Moor pass. With 15 or so minutes to go the Amateurs took their foot off the gas thinking the game was won. Gordon scored twice to bring the scoreline level at full time. In extra time the Amateurs fell behind for the first time in the afternoon after Gordon converted 5 minutes into extra time. A fifth soon followed, from a volley which the otherwise excellent Paulson perhaps should've saved. At 5-3 down with weary legs Tweedmouth had little left and 2 more goals followed for Gordon handing them a scoreline that was harsh on Tweedmouth. The Amateurs can hold their heads high that they were very close to winning the cup, and must learn lessons about sitting back in such situations. The Colts were beaten 3-2 at the Five arches against Linton Hotspur.

3 Vital points | 20/02/10

The Amateurs claimed a vital three points with a 2-0 victory in a scrappy affair at the Five arches against Coldstream. An early Patterson goal put the amateurs ahead, but they failed to capitilise on a string of chances that followed to make the scoreline comfortable. The second goal came from Patterson with minutes to spare but Tweedmouth can count themselves fortunate not to have conceded after some shaky defending led to the ball striking the Amateurs crossbar.

Mixed fortunes | 13/02/10

The Amateurs came crashing back down to earth with a 1-0 defeat against Tweedale after a good run of recent form. The Amateurs hadn't played in 9 weeks and it showed, with rustiness in the first 20 minutes proving a decisive factor. Tweedale took the lead through a slotted finish from the edge of the box, after Tait lost the ball on the half way line, summing up his woeful performance. In the second half the Amateurs rallied but serious chances were few and far between, with the best of the opportunities falling to Patterson and Clark. This result was very hard to take for the Amateurs, particulary for Clark and Paulson who had fine displays. They must get on the right track again soon, starting at home to Coldstream this Saturday. The Colts won 2-1 thanks to 2 goals from Lee (Le Dode) Dodd.

Eleventh Heaven | 05/12/09

Magnificent number seven Patterson pitched in with seven goals as Tweedmouth picked up another three points with an 11-0 win against Kelso. In the opening twenty minutes Tweedmouth and Kelso exchanged possession with Kelso having two very good chances to score. Midfielders Clark, Bain and skipper Aitchison began to get a foot hold and the breakthrough soon came, after a slick move involving Drummond, Clark and Patterson. Despite Aitchison moving away gingerly after a bad tackle, he found himself in ther box to score the opening goal for the Amateurs. This fired up the Amateurs and a second soon followed, from Patterson after a determined run and pass from Clark. The third and fourth followed before half time, again from the boots of Aitchison and Patterson. Tweedmouth had scored four but manager Clark still wanted more, at the interval. In the second half, Kelso limited Tweedmouth to speculative efforts until the last 20 minutes, when goals from Patterson, Clark and Colhouqn stretched the Amateurs lead. Even though the Amateurs didn't play their best football, they scored double figures and kept another clean sheet, which is an encouraging trend the side will like to continue. The Colts won for the second week running, with a 4-3 win against Peebles, courtesy of a hatrick from Reid and one from Blackhall.

Another clean sheet | 28/11/09

The Amateurs claimed another three points, after a 2-0 victory at home to Jedburgh. Both sides had to deal with a heavy pitch but the Amateurs coped better, playing some sexy football in the first half. The breakthrough didn't come until the 65 minute mark, when Patterson latched onto a long ball and finished clinically. Jedburgh then pinned the Amateurs back in their own half for the rest of the second half, but some good defending and solid goalkeeping kept the clean sheet intact. The goal which clinched the game came in the last few minutes from substitute Powling, who found the net with his left foot after a smart pass from Robertson and persistance from Patterson. This win moved the Amateurs top of the league, but if they are to remain near the top they must keep up current form. The Colts gained a morale boosting win by defeating Lauder 3-2, with goals coming from Henderson, Reid and Colhouqn.

Crucial 3 points | 14/11/09

The Amateurs gained another hard earned three points away from home against Winton, via a 3-0 victory. Winton applied earlier pressure on the Amateurs goal, and on three occassions could have taken the lead. This was the warning the Amateurs needed, and they came out in the second half with improved impetus. The break-through came when Tait found the net from the edge of the box after a cleared corner. A second soon followed, from the boots of Patterson, after good work from Colhouqn. The third came from an Aitchison corner, which was diverted into the net by an unfortunate Winton defender. Overall, the Amateurs can be happy with another three points, in difficult conditions. The Colts lost their semi final against Earlston 3-0.

15th Time Lucky | 07/11/09

The Amateurs broke their recent bad run of losing semi-finals by defeating Tweedale 1-0 at the Five Arches. In the first half the game was quite even, with clear chances kept to a minimum. However, in the second half, the game opened up as Tweedmouth's superior fitness began to make the difference. The first big chance fell to Patterson, who poked his shot against the post, after a flowing move involving Robertson, Clark and Tait. This gave the Amateurs encouragement, and they continued to push for a winner. Goal machine Patterson then hit the woodwork again, when a through ball led to his shot being tipped onto the bar by the Tweedale keeper. Tweedmouth were beginning to wonder if the semi-final jinx was going to strike again. However, Tweedmouth carried on with their football, and the winner came with a few minutes remaining. A clipped Tait through ball led to Patterson shooting once more at goal, the keeper parried the effort and Colhouqn finished into the roof of the net. The effort and persistance shown by Tweedmouth had been rewarded, and the side can look forward to a Cup Final. The Colts unfortunately lost 4-2 against Earlston.

Semi Final misery again | 17/05/09

The Amateurs hearts were broken at the semi final stage once more, as they were defated 1-0 at the death away to Newtown. With the Amateurs down to their bare bones, along with illness and injury affecting some players on the pitch, the side can hold their heads high. Chances for both sides were limited, and penalties were probably the fairest way to seperate the sides. However, with minutes to go, Newtown scored after the ball richoched off the hand of a Newtown striker, leaving the Amateurs justifiably aggrevied.

Semi Finals here we come | 10/05/09

The Amateurs recorded one of their most impressive results of the season, defeating first division side Hawick 4-0 at the Five Arches. With flowing football and typical passion, the Amateurs swept aside their opponents. Goals from Blackhall (2) and Tait (2) ensured victory. In their last game of the season, the Colts drew 3-3 with Yetholm.

Back to winning ways | 03/05/09

The Amateurs won their last league game of the season thanks to a 4-3 win at home to Winton. Goals came from Tait (2), Powling and Colhouqn. The Colts were unfortunately defeated 12-2 against Earlston.

Share of spoils | 15/04/09

The Amateurs recorded a 3-3 draw away to Kelso on Saturday. In the first half Kelso went 3-0 up thanks to some sloppy defending and general lethargy on the Amateurs side. In the second half Tweedmouth were a different side. A Colhouqn half volley made the score 3-1 with 20 minutes to go. This provided a much needed boost and Tweedmouth had a second 5 minutes later thanks to a killer through ball by Tait, which Patterson converted in typical fashion. The equaliser came with 5 minutes to play, when Tait volleyed home with his left foot with aplomb. The chance to win the game fell to the excellent Clark in the last minute, but he missed his chance from close range trying to divert his effort past the Kelso goalkeeper.

Battling performance | 06/04/09

The Amateurs made the long away trip to Peebles for the third time this season, with only 11 players and missing inspirational manager Robin Clark. The Amateurs started well with Patterson providing a poked finish from a Clark through ball. Peebles got back into the game when 2 instances of slack defending allowed them to take the lead before half time. Interim manager Moor inspired the side to bounce back second half and they did after 15 or so minutes when Tait charged down a defenders clearance carried the ball into the box and crossed to find Patterson who finished to bring the score level. A sucker punch was to follow when a soft penalty was awarded to Peebles who again took the lead. Tweedmouth now had to bounce back again, and the equalizer came when good work from Pearson and Colhouqn lead to Tait picking out Patterson with a pin-point cross, which was dually finished my the veteran marksman. As Peebles tired the Amateurs fitness proved decisive. The lead came when a poorly cleared corner fell to Clark, who finished excellently on the volley. The finishing touch came when Clark played it through to Patterson again to seal his forth. The Colts drew 3-3 at home to St Boswells.

History made | 06/04/09

The Amateurs defeated first division side Gala Rovers 6-3, for the first time in their history. This was a spirited and classy performance from the Amateurs. Patterson opened the scoring with a fine solo effort, only for Gala to reply direct from a corner soon after. This spurred the Amateurs back into action, with Patterson again scoring to regain the lead, with Robertson adding a third soon after thanks to a long Drummond throw in. Just prior to the mid-way interval Gala got another back thanks to a scuffed Amateurs clearance. In the second half the Amateurs had the wind in their face but did not change their football, and were rewarded when Clark converted a indirect free kick. The score now stood at 4-2, but the 2 goal cushion was again taken away when good header from a Gala forward got them back within touching distance. Tweedmouth responded again, with good interplay between Robertson and Patterson on the left wing ended with Tait finishing with a volley from 12 yards. The game was won when Patterson got his hat-rick late on, ending the game 6-3. The Colts were defeated 1-0 away to Hawick Legion, with a heart-wrenching last minute winner proving decisive for Hawick Legion.

Back on track | 29/03/09

The Amateurs produced an excellent performance to defeat league leaders Kelso 1-0 at the Five Arches. After some neat build up play on the edge of the box the sole goal came from Colhouqn, who has enjoyed a brilliant first season in the second division. The Colts were defeated 4-3 away to Gala Hotspur.

Cup Anguish | 22/03/09

The Amateurs were comprehensibly defeated 3-0 away to Hawick in the cup semi final. Few positives could be taken from the game, as the Amateurs were largely outplayed. The Colts produced their best result of the season winning 5-1 at home to Hawick Legion.

4 points out of 6 | 17/03/09

The Amateurs earned a well needed 3 points in the league on Saturday against Ancrum at home. The Amateurs took the lead when Patterson played a precise through ball for Powling who found the net via the inside the post. Ancrum equalised quickly thanks to some sloppy defending at the back post from a free kick. The scoreline remained level until 5 minutes from time when the Amateurs found a breakthrough to win 2-1. Aitchison picked the ball up outside the box, and slotted a well weighted pass into Taits feet in the box, who then found Patterson who slotted home. The Colts picked up a point away to Langham (2-2) despite giving their worst performance of the season.

Amateurs lose, Colts Win | 12/03/09

The Amateurs were defeated 2-0 away to Greenlaw thanks to 2 goalkeeping blunders from Ian Paulson. The defeat was harsh on the outfield players who played well, apart from Tait who was anonymous for large periods. The Colts added a well needed 3 points to their league total with a 3-1 victory against Gala United. Goals from Reid and Howard provided a well earned victory for the Colts.

Mixed fortunes in the cup | 03/03/09

The Amateurs progressed into the semi finals after a 4-1 victory away to Peebles, whilst the Colts were knocked out after a 2-1 defeat to Eyemouth. The Amateurs took an early lead thanks to a deflected Robertson cross, converted by Tait with a classy left footed volley from the edge of the box. The second soon followed when Robertson released Patterson, who didnt make a perfect connection with his shot, but still found the net. In the second half Peebles got one back thanks to Paulson spilling a cross, which was poked home by the Peebles forward. This spurred the Amateurs into action again, and Patterson netted 2 late goals to make the tie safe. The Amateurs can look forward to a semi final tie against either Gordon, Greenlaw or Hawick.

Amateurs scrape past Colts | 23/02/09

The tie the whole club had been eagerly anticipating for weeks produced the expected result, with the Amateurs advancing to the next round. However, it wasn't as comfortable as many had predicted, with the Amateurs recording a 2-1 victory. The Colts took the lead when a cheaply conceded free kick was awarded. Classy Dave Brown took the free kick from 35 yards, where the flight of the ball deceived Paulson to end up in the Amateurs net. This gave the Amateurs a kickstart they needed and they quickly found an equaliser, thanks to a tidy Clark finish, after some neat build up play from Tait and Patterson. The pressure on the Colts goal continued, and the second soon followed. A corner lead to confusion and panic in the Colts box, and the ball was eventually diverted into his own net by the unlucky Goodlet. In the second half the game ebbed and flowed but chances were rare, with defenders coming out on top for both sides. The best chance for the Colts fell to Reid, but he could not convert his chance. Tait came closest for the Amateurs, when he crashed a shot off the bar after excellent hold up play from Patterson. In the end the result was probably fair, with the Colts in particular giving a very good account of themselves.

Cup Delight | 31/01/09

Both the Amateurs and the Colts recorded morale boosting 4-3 victories in the cup on Saturday. The Amateurs started very poorly against Jedburgh, the team who they were playing for the 4th time this season, and had defeated them 2-1 in their last game 2 weeks ago. A mix of careless passing, and general lethargy, allowed Jedburgh to take a 3-0 lead, who must be credited for their football at times on Saturday. But the Amateurs got the boost they needed when Jed scored an own goal with 19 minutes remaining. This spurred the side into action, and a second soon followed, after a terrific header from goal machine Patterson. The equaliser followed soon after good work from super sub Moor led to Pattersons second, who finished crisply. Tweedmouth completed the fairy-tale come back, after Tait won a free kick on the edge of the box, which was taken by Clark, and converted by Robertson, who glanced his header home.

The Colts faced a long trip away to Langham, but will be happy with their victory, after a brace each from dynamic duo John Short and Dave Brown. Each side will be on a high leading into this weekends dream clash, with the Amateurs and the Colts facing each other in the cup (weather permitting).

Jedburgh Deja vu | 17/01/09

The Amateurs began 2009 in dissapointing fashion, losing away again 2-1 to bogey team Jedburgh in the league. Jed took the lead after a Paulson mistake, which was unfair on Tweedmouth after a dominant first half. The Amateurs drew level after the break, after some good harrying from Tait lead to a Robertson shot which was parried by the Jed keeper, Colhouqn then squared the ball for Patterson to stroke home. Tweedmouth took their foot off the gas and were made to pay when the Jed centre back produced a finish of real quality to break Amateurs hearts. This game was another harsh lesson on Tweedmouth, who must learnt to deal with high balls, and cut out silly mistakes.

Another Victory | 02/12/08

The Amateurs got another 3 points, away to Selkirk on Saturday. The side came out of the traps fast and were 4-0 up after 30 minutes, thanks to some clinical finishing, and expansive counter attacks. Prolific Patterson (2), Colquhoun and Pearson provided the goals. Clark was lost to injury and this interuppted the early flow of the game. The Amateurs made it to half time with the 4-0 lead intact. In the second half Selkirk improved, and the Amateurs sat back, allowing them to score a couple of goals. With the score at 4-2 Tweedmouth managed to make the game safe after some dynamic forward play from Patterson and Colquhoun. This resulted in Colquhoun notching his second of the game, to cap an excellent individual performance. Selkirk scored another late goal but it was too little too late and the Amateurs can be proud of their 5-3 victory. The Colts lost 4-2 away to Gala Utd.

Back to winning ways | 24/11/08

The Amateurs recorded a long overdue win at home to Gordon on Saturday, recording an emphatic 6-1 victory. The team was thread bare for the second week on the trot, but Tweedmouth stalwart Strang stepped in and provided an assured display alongside Bain, Tait and Moor in midfield. Patterson was in fine form, giving the Gordon defence a torrid time and notching 4 goals in the process. Moor and Clark provided the other goals in typically stylish fashion. The Colts produced a spirited display againt table toppers Tweeddale but were defeated 3-1. There were positives for both sides to take from the results, and both can look onwards and upwards for the rest of the campaign.

Double Defeat| 17/11/08

The Amateurs and the Colts were both defeated again. The Amateurs had a thin squad and a questionable pitch to deal with, and eventually were beaten 2-1 away to Hawick. Clark provided a first half lead, with an assured finish from a classy Blackhall cross. The lead was immediately lost thanks to a Paulson slip. Hawick nicked a second early after the break and the Amateurs pressed for an equaliser but failed to break them down. The Colts were defeated 4-1 by Chirnside.

More Misery | 10/11/08

The Amateurs and the Colts suffered another difficult weekend, with both succombing to defeats away from home. The Amateurs were defeated away to Gordon 5-3, and the Colts lost 5-0 away to St. Boswells.

Amateurs suffer first defeat in league | 03/11/08

The Amateurs suffered their first defeat (2-1) in the league after a dismal display away to Ancrum. Robertson provided a late consolation but taking positives from the game was difficult. Improvement will be needed if the Amateurs are to mount a serious title challenge. The Colts did not have a game.

Another defeat for the Colts | 26/10/08

The Colts were beaten 4-0 at home to Langham, in blustery conditions on Saturday. The Amateurs game was cancelled due to bad weather.

Share of the spoils | 19/10/08

The Amateurs earned a point after going down 2-0 at home to Jedburgh. Patterson and Clark provided the goals. The Colts were defeated 7-1 away to Eyemouth.

Double Misery | 12/10/08

The Amateurs suffered their first defeat of the season, and were knocked out of the cup at the semi-final stage against Jedburgh. The Colts were beaten 5-1 at home against Eyemouth.

Tait and Patterson Rescue Point | 05/10/08

The Amateurs drew 2-2 with table toppers Greenlaw. In difficult conditions the top two in the league met at the 5 arches in an absorbing game. This was a game of two halves with Greenlaw dominating the first half and Tweedmouth the second. In the first half defensive mix ups and good finishing from Greenlaw gave them a deserved 2-0 lead. Tweedmouth had a couple half chances but failed to take any and were left with a difficult task to get back into the game against a side who hadn't conceded a goal all season. In the second half Tweedmouth came out with improved attitude and began to create chances. After a number of spurned chances and good saves from the Greenlaw Number 1, Tweedmouth finally scored with 15 minutes remaining, thanks to a dangerous Clark free kick, which was met by Tait who applied a cool finish. Tweedmouth continued to press and grabbed an equalizer courtesy of a Patterson goal, who provided an excellent finish deep in injury time. The Colts did not have a game.

Battling Victory | 29/09/08

The Amateurs recorded a 4-1 victory away to Winton. Under difficult conditions and faced with some questionable refereeing decisions Tweedmouth battled well to secure another 3 points. John Grieve scored a brace of headed goals in the first half, with Aitchison and Tait providing good deliveries from corners. In the second half goals from Blackhall and Patterson secured the points, which was followed by a soft penalty for Winton, which was despatched comfortably, offering them scant consolation. The Colts did not have a game this week.

Mixed Fortunes | 21/09/08

The Amateurs produced a performance of real quality to defeat Peebles 8-0 whilst the Colts unfortunately lost 3-2 at home to Eyemouth.

More Points on the Board | 14/09/08

The Amateurs recorded a 6-2 victory against Selkirk at the Five Arches whilst the Colts ground out a hard fought 3-3 draw away to Langham.

Winning Starts | 01/09/08

In the season curtain raisers both Tweedmouth sides emerged victorious in hot conditions. The Amateurs ran out comfortable winners against Hawick Utd (4-1) and the Colts got off to an excellent start winning 2-1 against Gala Hotspur. Both side have reason for encouragement, with the Amateurs winning despite being below par for large periods, and the Colts earned a hard fought victory and have gained valuable confidence for the rest of the season.

The Big Kick Off | 30/08/08

The season starts today for both Tweedmouth sides, with the Amateurs facing Hawick Utd and the Colts playing Gala Hotspur. Results to follow.

Amateurs 4-1 Colts | 23/08/08

The Amateurs ran out comfortable winners in a competitive match. Tait (3) and Patterson scored for the Amateurs with Reid provided the solitary reply for the Colts.