Arbroath Football Club - Official

Congratulations
Everyone at Arbroath FC would like to congratulate Laura and Michael Beattie who welcomed their beautiful new son, Harry Innes Beattie into the world yesterday morning!
We hope Mum and baby are both doing well!
... It turns out like April 13th will not only be a day to remember our League One Title Win, but the birth of Harry!
Congratulations again!
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Happy 56th Birthday to Graham Milne
We have had a message from Lichtie daft Andy Thain asking if we could wish his father-in-law a very Happy Birthday, so Happy Birthday Graham from all of us at the club.
Andy told us "He has been a diehard Arab all his life and season ticket holder but when he moved back to Arbroath 5 years ago through his love of Football he decided to come with me to support his hometown club eventually getting a season ticket and hasn’t looked back since ...seeing us take in another 2 league titles in that time.
This season though unforeseen to him has been rather difficult seeing his beloved Arabs come up against his new love of the lichties, braving the wrath of fellow workmates and friends to go in the Arbroath end TWICE at Tannadice. I think he was hoping for draws in all the games but both teams have wins over each other so I am sure he would settle for that lol.
We were actually due at hospitality in a couple of weeks for his birthday but sadly that won’t happen now but here’s hoping we can do that next season when we renew our season tickets again."
Happy Birthday Graham, and don't worry your secret is safe with us! Glad to have your support!
Hope you have had a great day despite the circumstances!
C'mon the Lichties!
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Question and Answer 7 - Gavin Swankie
The seventh in a series of Q+A's as we put your questions to our players. Remember to think of a unique question!
Click here to ask Gavin a question;... https://forms.gle/CvYWXFAdyoBJ4pDH6
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Question and Answer 6 - Omar Kader
The sixth in a series of Q+A's as we put your questions to our players. Remember to think of a unique question!
Click here to ask Omar a question... https://forms.gle/LgdfkYxBkNesKF1y9
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Question and Answer 5 - Colin Hamilton
The fifth in a series of Q+A's as we put your questions to our players. Remember to think of a unique question!
... Click here to ask Colin a question https://forms.gle/imAFBEcUEGHYCcTN9
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Young Lichtie Club Members - Grand National First Prizes
Our two first places in the Young Lichties Club Grand National virtual sweepstake were Joseph Gall and Harry Hay.
Mike Burnett from Arbroath Walking Football who kindly donated a signed matchball from the League One winning team dropped off the ball with Harry, whilst Joseph Gall had his ball signed by the current squad delivered!
... Great to see the two young lads smiling and happy during these difficult times.
Many thanks again to Mike and everyone at Arbroath Walking Football
C'mon the Lichties!
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Two young Lichties missing Gayfield
We were sent in this brilliant shot by Liane Beattie of two young Lichites in their away kits looking smart!
We hope we will see you all again soon!
... Keep safe!
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1946-1947 Scottish Cup
It was brought to our attention that Arbroath reached the Scottish Cup Semi-finals 73 years ago this week!
Not only that but we heard that father of Ewan Vannett who now lives down in Norfolk was at the game. His father was born in Friockheim in 1930 but moved to England in 1966.
... In the first round we were held to a 2-2 draw by Stenhousemuir at Gayfield before wining the replay 2-0, then defeated Raith Rovers 5-4 at Gayfield in the 3rd round before beating Heart of Midlothian 2-1 at Gayfield in the quarter finals.
It seems like there were only 2 ties in the 2nd round?
The semi-final was played on 12th April 1947 at Dens Park and Arbroath were defeated by Aberdeen 2-0 in front of a crowd of 22,000 with South African Striker Stan Williams netting in the 43rd and 70th minute.
The Lichties played in a hooped shirt that day.
Arbroath - Bonnar, English, Evans, Fraser, Hynd, McGinlay, Timmins, McMullen, Carrie, Hill, Smith.
Aberdeen - Johnstone, Cooper, McKenna, McLaughlin, Dunlop, Taylor, Harris, Hamilton, Williams, Baird, McColl.
Aberdeen went on to beat Hibernian in the final, where Williams netted the winner.
Referee McDale, Glasgow.
Attendance 22,000.
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A few photographs from Glebe Park as we celebrate the 1st anniversary of winning the League One Title at Glebe Park!
Can you see yourself there?

"That's for John Ritchie" seconds after the full time whistle blows at Glebe Park and Dick Campbell dedicates the title to the memory of his best friend.

League One Anniversary
Can you believe it was one year ago today that we clinched the League One Trophy at Glebe Park after leading the League from Day One.
We have uploaded a special long video to our Youtube Channel for you to enjoy the moment the full time whistle blows and all the celebrations.
... Please take one second and subscribe to our Youtube Channel. If you have a gmail account you already have a Youtube account.
https://youtu.be/tHO6ZOola8s
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Arbroath Ambassador Ewen Murray
A story in todays TheCourier.co.uk from Eric Nicolson about Arbroath FC Ambassador Ewen Murray and how he became a Lichtie and how he follows the Lichties from a far.
A great read and we all hope Ewen is keeping safe and well!

Happy Birthday
*edit - Mike has asked me to pass on his thanks to each and everyone of you who wished him a Happy Birthday. He asks you to keep safe, have a great Easter and he will hopefully see you all again very soon*
Well a little birdie informed us late tonight that today has been our Chairman, Mike Caird's Birthday!
... Those of us who are lucky to know Mike, will tell you he is a gentleman who is very humble and likes to stay away from the limelight, but I think we all need to wish Mike a very Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Mike from everyone at the club! Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for our club!
Happy Birthday!
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Still time to ask Goldie a question!
https://forms.gle/tEmgSd434vzr1GwE9

Buy a Brick - 126 Bricks Sold
The new “Champions Lounge” was donated and built by the community of Arbroath and we see it as a symbol of how strong the Community spirit in Arbroath is.
There is therefore no better place to locate an “Arbroath FC Supporters Wall” than on the main wall of the wonderful “Champions Lounge”.
... The Wall is also be a place to remember loved ones and Lichties who are still with us in spirit.
We are lucky so many people consider Gayfield their second home, so if you have lost a loved one, or just want to celebrate someone in your life, a brick is a fitting tribute.
Our Wall will highlight to everyone who passes that we are a proud community club and what wonderful supporters we are fortunate to have.
With this in mind we are offering our supporters the opportunity to “Buy a Brick” that will take its place on the new supporters wall.
There are three types of brick available for purchase and these area as follows:
£50 - White Brick
£100 - Maroon Brick
£250 - Gold Brick
Arbroath FC Bricks
For more information or to purchase a brick;
Email Brian with the subject "Bricks" at; briancargill50@gmail.com or text on 07793-070168
Please leave your contact details
Thank you and C'mon the Lichties
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Thank you!
8pm Clap for all our NHS Staff, Carers, Emergency Workers, Key Workers and everyone who is on the front line in this battle we are all facing. Thank you!

Arbroath FC Shares
Just a reminder that Shares in Arbroath Football Club can be purchased for existing and new shareholders at a minimum cost of £100 for 100 shares.
Not only will you help the Club but you will also become a part of the Arbroath FC family.
... For more information or to purchase a share;
£100 for 100 Shares
Email Gary with the subject "Shares" at; office@arbroathfc.co.uk Call Director - Dr Gary Callon - 07802-747558
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Kind words from Arbroath Links Golf Pro Shop