For legal reasons it is called the Warriors Sport Society, but we all know it as the Warriors Supporters Trust. Theres no denying the Norwegians fierce dedication to the cause, particularly given the lack of success on the pitch in the 25 years since they formed their club. So, what does the future hold for Stenhousemuirs Norwegian supporters branch given that membership numbers have declined to around 50 half what they used to be in the groups heyday? The current Chairman of the Stenhousemuir Supporters Trust is Graeme Wallace, who is also the stadium announcer at Ochilview. Colin McMenamin (born 12 February 1981) is a Scottish former professional football player, and is the current assistant manager of Annan Athletic. The team also were Consolation Cup finalists 1in 1912/13 and were beaten in a replay by Galston. Season ticket holders have first option on major cup ties etc but WA members will also have the chance to place an order before tickets go on general sale. Everyone in Stenhousemuir has taken our colourful friends to their hearts. The villages of Carron and Carronshore adjoin . Added to that, his daughter spent several years studying in Stirling as did the two sons of supporters club founder Rolf Wulff before working in Edinburgh. They are a member of the Scottish Professional Football League and currently play in Scottish League Two. A Supporters' Trust is an organization formed by fans to strengthen the bonds between the club and the community, and to represent the interests of the community in the running of the club. Done out in dark wood, its homely and traditional, and as busy on non-match days as Saturday afternoons. [2] In the early 20th century the club had a brief spell of success, winning the Scottish Qualifying Cup twice in 1901 and 1902. Little did the supporters know that it would be 93 years before the next celebrations. Museums and galleries are a highlight, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Science Centre, St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life & Art and Riverside Museum. 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The Norway Stand was bought and paid for by the Norwegian Supporters Club, who also own shares. It died out in the later 1800s, just as three most important sporting bodies were set up around the same site. Later, we complete a double, winning 2-1 at Ibrox in the League Cup. Limited parking nearby. As of today, the supporters club and its members owns about 5% of the shares in Stenhousemuir. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The cash obtained from membership of the Trust is used to buy shares the football club has for sale, and hence the club benefits financially. 12 mins But in the lower leagues particularly when it comes to numbers of supporters and the atmosphere generated at games there is no contest. Mathisen is hopeful but realistic about Stenhousemuirs future prospects: The dream is to get into the Championship, but we would need the finances and administration to match the bigger clubs to make that achievable. The 50 or so Norwegian fans make up the largest entity within a wider group the club has dubbed the Warriors Abroad which has pockets of support dotted around the world particularly in England, Australia, Canada and the US. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division . 1884 Stenhousemuir FC officially founded. At the end of the game grown men were in tears running around in the stands waving a giant Norway flag., This was an early demonstration of the depth of feeling that these hardy out-of-towners had cultivated with Stenhousemuir and the local community that underpins it. 11 mins In September 2009, Stenhousemuir Football Club, Ltd. was re-registered as a Community Interest Company. 1994-95 Beat Aberdeen 2-0 in the Scottish Cup. Any member can stand for election to the Society Board at the AGM. Most of these organisations have been formed with the assistance of a public funded body Supporters Direct in Scotland set up to support the creation and continuance of these grass roots societies. In 200607, the Club installed a new synthetic surface at Ochilview Park. They are a member of the Scottish Professional Football League and currently play in Scottish League Two. 18 hrs 32 secs, 03 days Nathan Jones won his first Premier League game in charge of Southampton as the Saints came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 at an infuriated Goodison Park. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 1998 A dark moment in our history as we are relegated for the first time ever, leaving Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen as the only Scottish clubs never to have gone down. Stenhousemuir Football Club is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir, Falkirk. A "Stenhousemuir (Larbert)" away match to Alloa Athletic is listed on September 9, 1882, with Vale of Bannock v Stenhousemuir Thistle on September 16 1882. Atram every 10mins from the airport takes 15mins to Edinburgh Park station (5.50), where a half-hourly train runs direct to the nearest station of Larbert (35mins, 6.60). Its been around 7 months since the sides last met at Ochilview and shared the points in a 3-3 draw. Stenhousemuir FC were delighted to receive notice that Warriors In The Community has received 02 days . Our Norwegians supporters have again sponsored the main stand for the next two seasons. Also, at this Saturdays game, there will be a minutes silence prior to the start of the match in respect of our Norwegians supporters whose fellow countrymen and women were killed in the recent atrocity. Stenhousemuir Football Club is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir, Falkirk. Weve been through plenty of UK airports on our way to Stenhousemuir and, incredibly, bumped into some fellow Norwegian supporters clubs on similarly tricky journeys to follow teams such as Hartlepool United and Billericay Town., This year while a successful one on the pitch thanks to promotion back to League One has been overshadowed by the death, in April, of a man who had a foot in both camps. The following Easter they organised their first ever trip to Ochilview. The annual membership subscription of the Trust is 5 but it is much appreciated if Trust members take out either a silver membership of 5 a month, or a gold membership of 10 a month. To do it in ReadMore, We initially visited Johnston's a few times for the simple fact that it has seats outdoors. It works with the Board of the football club and the Supporters Club to develop a more successful football club. Stenhousemuir F.C Access All Areas & Match Day Vlog! Stenhousemuir hit back at Chris Sutton over former Celtic striker's Manchester United rant Stenhousemuir have hit back at Chris Sutton after the former Celtic striker referenced the club on. A big thanks to the team at Nutmeg, and also to the author of the articleMark Godfrey. The winning goal by Ross Hamilton is shown on World Football a month later. The fan club has approximately 30 members. 40 secs, 2023 Stenhousemuir F.C. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The game in question was the 1995 Scottish Challenge Cup final where the Warriors triumphed against the odds, beating a Dundee United side that featured Maurice Malpas and a handful of future Scotland internationals in a thrilling penalty shootout. A bookmaker from the Bainsford district of Falkirk, was subsequently jailed for attempted match fixing.[3]. The 193637 season saw the club register a record victory a 92 home win against Dundee United. 1902 Win the Scottish Qualifying Cup for the second successive year. Kidz World is a large children's nursery, out of schools club, holiday clubs, and indoor softplay facility serving the Clackmannanshire community with the provision of children's nursery care (0 years to 5 years), After School clubs, breakfast club, summer and winter clubs serving over 375 children at any one time. The best ever goal scorer was Robert Taylor with 32 goals in 1925/26. It is a democratic organisation based on one vote per person, and its committee is elected every year by the members. So what exactly was it that attracted them to Stenhousemuir, a small club on the periphery of the Scottish league scene? The Bob Hill Wee Bar is available for hire for any small function. What's shared in the group should stay in the group. A significant number of Norwegians travelled specially to Scotland to attend the event, including his partner, Tone. It also bears great resemblance to the old Norse language and when you break the name down into its constituent parts it means Stone (Sten) house (house) muir that last part is open to different interpretation. This Norwegian-connection can also be seen in the way that the club's mascot is a fairly large viking with bright orange hair! Welcome to Volume Two of my blog which covers all clubs and stadiums outside the English League System along with the wonderful people responsible for keeping them going and their maintenance. 378 talking about this. The content on this site will not work properly as a result.Upgrade your browser for a faster, better, and safer web experience. Terje pronounced Terry, like me was key to the success of our youth programme when it was in its infancy by organising with his brother who was the chairman of the Oslo-based club Skeid a trip for our kids to go over to Norway to play in the Norwegian Cup.. 1972 We make headline news, becoming the first team to beat Rangers after they had won the Cup-Winners Cup (in a pre-season friendly). The supporters are loyal band and for many years our Viking friends have appeared at Ochilview in full Nordic regalia. In front of an empty directors' box . The teams best season was in 1960/61 when they finished in third place in Division Two with 50 points, scoring an amazing 99 goals. The Denmark based supporters club is an unofficial Warriors fan club founded and established in the summer 2000. and our Ground improvements continue with the installation of a New Covered Enclosure being erected over the west terracing prior to the start of season 2003/04 and the installation of a FIFA two star rated synthetic pitch prior to the start of season 2006/07 and this quality has now been extended to the seven -a-side pitches which also have new changing facilities and showers. [2] In 190203, the club reached the Scottish Cup semi-final, losing 14 at home to Rangers. 18 hrs Allied to this, many of the Norwegians happen to be shareholders in the club which according to Terry Bulloch defines them as benefactors in what is now a Community Interest Company, meaning that no dividends are paid and no single owner can ever get their hands on the club and its facilities and potentially expose it to financial mismanagement, or worse, try and exploit it to turn a quick, unscrupulous buck. It works with the Board of the football club and the Supporters Club to develop a more successful football club. Each person has one vote and they elect a committee to manage the Trusts affairs. Stenhousemuir Supporters Trust also The 'Warriors Supports Trust' is registered with the Financial Services Agency as a not-for-profit Industrial and Provident Society. 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