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	John McGlashan has agreed terms with former Raith Rovers striker Steve Hislop to come to Gayfield for next season. Steve lists Ross County, Livingston, Inverness CT and Gillingham among his former Clubs. Arbroath open their 2009/10 Second Division campaign with an away fixture against Airdrie United on Saturday 8th August 2009. Over the festive period we face East Fife at Gayfield on the 26th December and Brechin City at Gayfield on the 2nd January 2010. View our full fixture list here After fighting off interest from several other Clubs, John McGlashan is delighted to have agreed terms to bring Steven Doris back to Gayfield for next season. Steven had been on loan late last year from St Johnstone and played an important part in turning a losing streak into a run of several wins. St Johnstone had freed the attacking midfielder at the end of the season. McGlashan has also agreed terms with Barry Sellars, Robbie Raeside and Paul Lunan for next season and brought in Jamie Redman, an attacking midfielder from Edinburgh University who have been doing well in the East of Scotland League. Player of the year 2008/9 - Robbie Raeside and Young player of the Year - Craig Forsyth with members of the Supporters Club. Players player of the year was Darren Hill Irn-Bru Scottish Second Division Season 2008/2009 Results and match summaries TASC members laid a floral tribute to Norman Bothwell at the home game v Ayr Utd. Norman was a very staunch Lichties supporter both home and away, over the course of many seasons and he will be sadly missed. Darren Hill presented scarves to Laura Orawski and Jamie Thurgood who travelled from London for a game Although the result was disappointing they still had a GREAT DAY The Club held it's Annual Sportsman Dinner on Friday night (20th Mar). Back Row, L to R - Malcolm Fairweather, Alan Ripley, Anne McKeown, Ian Angus, Mike Caird, Gary Callon Front Row - John McGlashan, David Longmuir, Bill Leckie, John Christison, Alan Kennedy, Lindsay Wood, Dave Easson Arbroath supporters paying tribute to lifelong Arbroath supporter Harry Masson (79), on Harry's favourite spot on the terracing Everyone associated with Arbroath Football Club were saddened to hear of the passing away of Albert Henderson on Wednesday lunchtime. Albert will be remembered as one of the longest serving managers in professional football, during an era that many view as a golden age for Scottish Football and Arbroath FC, spanning 18 years. During his reign, which began in 1962, Arbroath were promoted on 2 occasions and enjoyed top flight football for 4 seasons. Older Lichties supporters can recall many memorable matches during this time and particularly the 3-2 win over Rangers at Ibrox in 1974. Arbroath FC chairman John Christison said, “I’m sure the thoughts of everyone associated with the club are with Doreen and Carol in their loss. “Bert occupies a huge place in the club’s history and he had maintained his links with Gayfield and was always a very welcome visitor here. “When he was able he would attend club dinners and other events and, in the affection he had for Arbroath FC, he was always an absolute gentleman.” Club Secretary, Gary Callon, spoke of the huge respect that Bert still held across the whole of Scottish Football. "When I first became involved with Arbroath and started visiting away teams across the country, one of the first things I realised was how well known and respected Bert was in my conversations with other Directors and supporters. There would always be someone asking how he was and recalling memorable matches he had been involved in. I particularly remember speaking to Arthur Montford one day about him". Arbroath Players during the minute silence in memory of former manager, Albert Henderson, who died earlier in the day. The Club held another successful Sportsman's Dinner on Friday 14th March at the Meadowbank. Pictured below are Speakers and club Officials. Back row, Left to Right - Mike Caird, Alan Ripley, John McGlashan, Jim Smith, Malcolm Fairweather, Gary Callon Front row, Left to Right- Steve Kindon, George Burley, John Christison, Murdo MacLeod, Gary Marshall John Toner – Scotland U18 Cap Arbroath FC youth player, John Toner has been celebrating his call up to the National Squad. John had been representing Angus in Dumfries and was on the coach on the journey home, when he was told that SFA selectors had been at the game and had been impressed by his play. He received a letter inviting him to trials at Inverurie. That went well and another letter arrived asking John to attend final trials at Stenhousemuir. After another successful trial John received the letter notifying him that he had made the final squad. John has had three matches to date, Hamilton in a warm-up match, then also at New Douglas Park, Australia were the visitors, with the young Scots running out 4-1 victors. On Sunday 17^th February, while his Arbroath U19 team-mates were at Broadwood playing Clyde, John was in Jersey helping his Scotland team-mates defeat their hosts 4-0. Preparations now turn to the Centenary Shield matches which will be played over the coming weeks. On Thursday, after the programme went to print, Scotland entertained Northern Ireland at Love Street, and then have another home game, playing Wales at Tannadice. After that there are two away games. Firstly a visit to the Republic of Ireland and the last game in the series, and possibly the highlight, will be a visit to the scene of last weeks Carling Cup Final, the new Wembley Stadium, to take on the Auld Enemy. Head of Youth Development, John Reilly said, “Everyone at the club is delighted for John, it is a fantastic achievement. It is an enormous honour to be chosen to represent your country at any level, in any sport and this should give all the boys the motivation to see what is possible for those who have the ability and the correct attitude. It’s the first step on a long, long ladder and we all hope he goes out, enjoys the experience and performs well.” The new Arbroath FC Hospitality Suite was formally opened by David Longmuir, the new Chief Executive of the Scottish Football League on Saturday 22nd September 2007. View 2008-9 Hospitality Packages here The new Hospitality Suite can be booked for matchday hospitality and also for conferencing & other events. Contact Malcolm Fairweather for details on 07770 663928 OPEN DAY AT GAYFIELD. There was an open day at Gayfield on Saturday morning, the 28th of July which included a Street Football demonstration and an opportunity for Juvenile and Junior Lichties to participate in some action on the pitch with John McGlashan and the players. Jamie Bishop is presented with his Players Player of the Year award by Marc McCulloch Jamie Bishop won the Supporters Club Player of the Year award THIRD DIVISION MANAGER OF THE MONTH AWARD Arbroath boss, John McGlashan, has picked up his first SFL Third Division Manager of the Month Award of the season following a busy schedule that saw the Gayfield Park club record six victories and a draw during an action packed 29 day period. The Red Lichties started the month by defeating local rivals Montrose before defeating Elgin City and East Stirlingshire both home and away, drawing with Dumbarton before finishing the month in style by winning 3-0 at Cliftonhill against Albion Rovers. Top table Guests and some of the AFC Board at the Arbroath FC 2007 Sportsmans Dinner Back Row L-R Malcolm Fairweather, Mike Caird, Ian Angus, Alan Ripley, Gary Callon Front Row L-R Gordon Marshall, Tom Cargill, Brendan Healy, David Fairclough, John McGlashan, Lindsay Wood, John Christison, Jim Smith Bob Fairweather retires - from Albion Rovers programme - 27/1/7 September 06 - Arboath FC are pleased to announce that two new members had been co-opted to the club’s management board. Mr. Alistair Cameron, who is based in Broughty Ferry and has a professional background in the financial and secretarial sectors, has been an Arbroath supporter for over 50 years and said he was looking forward to playing his part in the future success of the Gayfield club. Ms Anne McKeown, who lives in Carnoustie and is a litigation partner with legal firm Thorntons WS, said, “I am honoured to have been asked to become a member of the Arbroath FC board and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead.” Club Chairman, John Christison said, “We are delighted to welcome both Anne and Alistair to the board. I am sure they will bring their own areas of expertise to the club at an exciting and challenging time. Alistair is a life-long supporter of the Red Lichties and has spent many years in accounting and administration with BT. He has also held many positions with various other organisations and his financial acumen will be a valuable asset to the club. This club is growing as far as the hospitality side of things is concerned and Anne, as a football enthusiast who has a lot of contacts in the business community, could help open new doors for the club.” New Kit and Sponsors The Club have unveiled their new kit for the coming season complete with the new sponsor’s logo. George and Lorraine Williams, of sponsors the Portcullis Bar, are pictured with Nicky Smith, Steven Cook and Terry Masson wearing the new home kits. Gayfield Open Day There was an open day on Saturday the 22nd of July 2006 at Gayfield between 10am and 12. All supporters of the Club were invited to come down and meet and chat with John and his coaching staff, the players and directors. The Junior Lichties also participated in some on field action with the players. Flyer and Youngsters Marc McCulloch and Youngsters Players and Youngsters at Gayfield Season 2005/6 Mark Peat receives his 2005/6 Players Player of the Year award 120 years ago Arbroath defeated Aberdeen side Bon Accord 36-0 in a Scottish Cup tie. That remains the highest score recorded in a senior football match. But, after delving into the history books, some doubt exists over the accuracy of that scoreline. View article. Danny McGrain is welcomed back to the Gayfield Boardroom for the friendly against a Celtic XI Programme Editor Ian Angus is looking for contributions to the match programme. You can contact Ian by post or Email at: 9 Steading Place, Arbroath, Angus DD11 2NL.Telephone 01241 870082. (Existing contributors, please post or email copy and pictures to Ian's address).