Author: Bobby Craigie

Football close to restarting at Victoria Park

Football is close to restarting at Victoria Park as the Vale continue their pre season preparations. 

The club have been working hard to ensure compliance with the SFA Return to Football Protocols and Scottish Government guidance, including carrying out a full risk assessment on Victoria Park and producing Match Day protocols and guidance. 

Subject to approval from authorities, the Vale hope to have their first pre season friendly match on Saturday 12 September against West Linton amateur side Linton Hotspur. It will be behind closed doors match with no supporters allowed at this stage. 

Vice Chairman and COVID Officer, John Anderson, “Everyone is looking forward to getting football playing again at Victoria Park, albeit without fans. The club have worked hard to ensure we meet government and SFA requirements and create a safe environment for players. Hopefully this is the start of the journey towards having fans back at football.” 

Vale launch new home kit

Vale of Leithen have launched their new home kit for the upcoming season, thanks to new home kit sponsor BARC Travel.

The new Adidas kit, in traditional dark blue, has been supplied by sports kit supplier Football Nation, and will bear the BARC Travel logo on the front.

John Anderson, Vice Chairman, said: “We would like to thank BARC Travel for their continued sponsorship. They are also our Travel Sponsor, providing mini buses for our away games, and we are delighted they have agreed to also become our home kit sponsor. Support from businesses and individuals are crucial to the continued development of the club.”

Supporters can purchase the new home kit through the club’s online website shop.

Ando adds duo to squad

Manager Chris Anderson has made two additions to his squad this week.

Forward Reece Wyllie joins the cub having played at Dalkeith Thistle, Haddington Athletic and Newtongrange.

He will be joined by defender Graeme Campbell. Graeme played in the US with St Louis Lions, before returning to Scotland, playing with latterly with Cumnock-based junior side, Lugar Boswell, who have since joined the new West of Scotland League. 

Chris said: ” It’s great to have Reece and Graeme on board, and we all look forward to a successful season ahead.”

Sponsorship Brochure Launched: Support the Vale

The Vale have launched their Sponsorship Brochure for season 2020-21, which includes range of sponsorship opportunities – Home and Away Player Sponsorship, Match and Match Ball Sponsor, pitchside and programme advertising, programme sponsor, as well as bespoke packages. Prices start from £50.

Download the Sponsorship Brochure 2020-21

For bookings or more information, contact a committee member or email valeofleithen2@slfl.co.uk

Bonnar returns to the Vale

The Vale are delighted to announce the return of David Bonnar to the club. The midfielder returns to the club after a one year spell at Gala Fairydean Rovers.

Manager Chris Anderson said: “I’ve known David for a number of years and his signing is a fantastic coup for the club. David is an outstanding talent and I’m sure he will be a star player for the club”.