by Seaboard History Editor | Aug 10, 2026 | People, People of the Seaboard Villages, Sports
January 1974, Britain is in the middle of a power strike and football has to be played in daylight, no floodlights. Jimmy Allan, 19 year old Swindon Town goalkeeper, became Soccer’s first conscientious objector yesterday when he withdrew from his club’s...
by Seaboard History Editor | Aug 5, 2026 | People, People of the Seaboard Villages, Sports
November 1971, it is understood that a native of Balintore, James Allan, is in line for Scottish professional youth international honours. James, who is a goalkeeper, and was transferred from Brora Rangers to Swindon Town two seasons ago, has been recommended by...
by Seaboard History Editor | Apr 15, 2016 | Sports
Seaside Rovers, circa 1950. Back Row, left to right, as viewer looks. Andrew Ross [Peco], Donnie Vass, Not known, Kenny MacRae, Danna Ross. Front Row, left to right, as viewer looks, Davie John Vass, David Erskine, Andrew Allan...
by Seaboard History Editor | Mar 26, 2014 | Sports
by Seaboard History Editor | Feb 13, 2014 | Sports
Football Memories – Roddy MacLennan Late 1940’s Early 1950’s Peko scored a goal for Seaside Rovers and isn’t even on the team. At a football match in Fearn, Fearn Thistle took on Seaside Rovers, the spectators used to stand very close to the pitch....
by Seaboard History Editor | Jan 30, 2014 | Sports
Here is a collection of images donated to the Research Project of sporting moments in the Seaboard Villages. Balintore Circa 1921. Back Row, left to right as viewer looks. Davy Robertson, John Vass [Bealie], not known, William Skinner [Tag], Andrew Vass [Steet],...
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