Football

Rhu beat Rothesay 3-2 on Saturday, November 16

Boss hopes 'huge result' can 'kickstart season' as Rhu win Argyll and Bute derby

Rhu Colts lost their first league game of the season on Saturday

Rhu Colts lost their first league game of the season on Saturday

Rhu look to 'go on another run' after losing unbeaten league streak

Rhu Amateurs play their home games at Ardenconnel Park

Rhu Amateurs play their home games at Ardenconnel Park

'Draw felt like a loss': Rhu Colts boss 'subdued' despite maintaining unbeaten run

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning side won 6-3 at the weekend

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning side won 6-3 at the weekend

Rhu Colts keep up early season unbeaten run with thumping weekend win

Thomas Tuchel believes he can help England win the World Cup - though his appointment wasn't welcomed by every England fan or in some corners of the media. (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Tuchel believes he can help England win the World Cup - though his appointment wasn't welcomed by every England fan or in some corners of the media. (John Walton/PA)

Mike Edwards: There's no end of reasons why football today leaves me cold

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning team extended their unbeaten start to the BOCA Championship campaign to eight matches.

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning team extended their unbeaten start to the BOCA Championship campaign to eight matches.

Football: Boss delighted to make his team a target as Rhu go eight without loss

Johan Neeskens and Peter Cormack died recently

Johan Neeskens and Peter Cormack died recently

Mike Edwards: Rule changes needed to make beautiful game better and safer

Ardenconnel Park hosted Rhu Amateurs' annual legends day on Saturday, October 12

Ardenconnel Park hosted Rhu Amateurs' annual legends day on Saturday, October 12

Wet weather fails to dampen spirits at Rhu Amateurs legends day

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys the flumes at swimming pool

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys the flumes at swimming pool

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys the flume at Loch Lomond hotel

The sports dinner took place at The Commodore Hotel in Helensburgh

The sports dinner took place at The Commodore Hotel in Helensburgh

Former Rangers and Celtic stars join sports dinner for Helensburgh football club

Rhu Amateurs boss Gordon Brodie is looking forward to the club's legends day this weekend

Rhu Amateurs boss Gordon Brodie is looking forward to the club's legends day this weekend

'Special day': Rhu Amateurs to welcome legends to Ardenconnel Park this weekend

The football booze ban was brought in more than 40 years ago

The football booze ban was brought in more than 40 years ago

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Mike Edwards: Football alcohol ban and minimum pricing 'undoubtedly a good thing'

Rhu Colts made it six games unbeaten with victory over Croftpark on Saturday. (Library image)

Rhu Colts made it six games unbeaten with victory over Croftpark on Saturday. (Library image)

Rhu dig deep to extend unbeaten run to six games with win over Croftpark

Rhu Amateurs' Caledonian League squad bounced back from a run of six straight defeats with a 6-4 win at Cambusbarron Rovers.

Rhu Amateurs' Caledonian League squad bounced back from a run of six straight defeats with a 6-4 win at Cambusbarron Rovers.

Football: Battling Rhu end losing run with thrilling victory at Cambusbarron

It was a mixed bag of results for Rhu at the weekend, with the club's Saturday morning squad drawing 2-2 at home to Kilpatrick, while the over-35s beat Clyde Valley Rovers 10-3 and the Caledonian League squad lost to Stewarton Annick.

It was a mixed bag of results for Rhu at the weekend, with the club's Saturday morning squad drawing 2-2 at home to Kilpatrick, while the over-35s beat Clyde Valley Rovers 10-3 and the Caledonian League squad lost to Stewarton Annick.

Football: Rhu manager's praise as over-35s clock up a perfect 10 in final game

Football: Rhu Saturday morning squad see off Greater Glasgow AFC

Football: Rhu Saturday morning squad see off Greater Glasgow AFC

Glasgow Colleges FA

Football: Rhu Saturday morning squad see off Greater Glasgow AFC

Gordon Brodie, inset, says Rhu's showing on Saturday hints at better times ahead after a challenging start to his team's Caledonian League campaign.

Gordon Brodie, inset, says Rhu's showing on Saturday hints at better times ahead after a challenging start to his team's Caledonian League campaign.

Football: Rhu boss says 'change in mentality' hints at better times ahead

Rhu Amateurs' GCFA squad came from a goal down to beat Glasgow Ansar 3-1 at home on Saturday.

Rhu Amateurs' GCFA squad came from a goal down to beat Glasgow Ansar 3-1 at home on Saturday.

Glasgow Colleges FA

Football: Rhu Saturday morning squad come from behind to see off Glasgow Ansar

Ardencaple Ladies won 1-0 away to Glasgow Saints in their latest friendly fixture.

Ardencaple Ladies won 1-0 away to Glasgow Saints in their latest friendly fixture.

Ardencaple FC Ladies

Football: Ardencaple ladies marching on after friendly win over Glasgow Saints

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning squad started their league season with a 0-0 draw at home to Dreams United.

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning squad started their league season with a 0-0 draw at home to Dreams United.

Football: Kjorstad bemoans 'flat' start as Rhu start season with goalless draw

Rhu Amateurs began their new Caledonian League campaign with a 5-0 win away to Callander Thistle on Saturday. (Image: Tom Watt)

Rhu Amateurs began their new Caledonian League campaign with a 5-0 win away to Callander Thistle on Saturday. (Image: Tom Watt)

Football: Rhu begin their new Caledonian League campaign with win over Callander

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning team begin their Glasgow Colleges AFL campaign at home to Croftpark on Saturday, August 10.

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning team begin their Glasgow Colleges AFL campaign at home to Croftpark on Saturday, August 10.

Glasgow Colleges FA

Kjorstad says Rhu's Saturday morning squad are eager for the big kick-off

Gordon Brodie saw his Rhu Amateurs squad put to the test against Vale of Leven FC at Millburn Park on Monday.

Gordon Brodie saw his Rhu Amateurs squad put to the test against Vale of Leven FC at Millburn Park on Monday.

Vale of Leven FC

Football: Rhu put to the test at Millburn in Vale of Leven's final WOSFL warm-up

Jack Flemming, Corey Livingstone and Marley Walsh made the step up from Rhu Amateurs' under-19 squad to the Caledonian League team for Saturday's friendly against Vale of Leven AFC.

Jack Flemming, Corey Livingstone and Marley Walsh made the step up from Rhu Amateurs' under-19 squad to the Caledonian League team for Saturday's friendly against Vale of Leven AFC.

Young players impress on senior debuts as Rhu win first pre-season friendly

Copy of Tristan - NQ Canva templates - 7

Copy of Tristan - NQ Canva templates - 7

PICTURES: Skills and sportsmanship on show at Helensburgh charity football event

Scotland's fans lit up Euro 2024 during their all-too-brief presence in Germany - which is more than can be said for the country's football team.

Scotland's fans lit up Euro 2024 during their all-too-brief presence in Germany - which is more than can be said for the country's football team.

Mike Edwards: It's time for the Tartan Army to be rid of the 'good losers' tag

Pre-season training has begun at Helensburgh Rugby Club this week. (Image: Tom Watt)

Pre-season training has begun at Helensburgh Rugby Club this week. (Image: Tom Watt)

Summer shorts: our round-up of sports news from across Helensburgh and Lomond

Scott McTominay holds his head in anguish during the defeat to Hungary on Sunday night that sent Scotland spinning out of Euro 2024.

Scott McTominay holds his head in anguish during the defeat to Hungary on Sunday night that sent Scotland spinning out of Euro 2024.

Ruth Wishart: Scotland's Euro 2024 agony saw us on an all too familiar path

The charity match took place at the weekend

The charity match took place at the weekend

Crowds gather to watch Helensburgh Old Firm supporters unite for charity match

Some of the teams who took part in the football tournament

Some of the teams who took part in the football tournament

Forget the Euros - Helensburgh and Lomond girls football wins the day

Rhu Amateurs faced a Dumbarton Riverside veterans' team for the Craig Scott Memorial Trophy

Rhu Amateurs faced a Dumbarton Riverside veterans' team for the Craig Scott Memorial Trophy

Rhu players remember 'Scotty' at memorial match against Dumbarton Riverside

The charity football match will be played at Helensburgh Rugby Club on July 6.

The charity football match will be played at Helensburgh Rugby Club on July 6.

Firefighters to face off at charity football match and fun day in Helensburgh

The charity match will take place at Hermitage Academy

The charity match will take place at Hermitage Academy

Celtic and Rangers fans set to unite in Helensburgh for charity football match

John McGinn joins in a dance on the Scotland team's arrival at their training base in Bavaria.

John McGinn joins in a dance on the Scotland team's arrival at their training base in Bavaria.

Ruth Wishart: My Germany adventure is a triumph of hope over experience

Contact Gordon Brodie (inset) if you're interested in remembering a loved one with a plaque on Rhu's memorial wall at Ardenconnel Park.

Contact Gordon Brodie (inset) if you're interested in remembering a loved one with a plaque on Rhu's memorial wall at Ardenconnel Park.

Rhu Amateurs offer supporters the chance to remember loved one on 'memorial wall'

Rhu Amateurs' over-35s chalked up a 3-0 win over Clyde Valley Rovers at Hermitage Academy on Friday. (Image: Tobias Flyckt/Unsplash.com)

Rhu Amateurs' over-35s chalked up a 3-0 win over Clyde Valley Rovers at Hermitage Academy on Friday. (Image: Tobias Flyckt/Unsplash.com)

Football: Second half blitz sinks Rovers as Rhu seniors continue winning run

Rhu Amateurs are looking to add new players to their Caledonian League squad for the 2024-25 campaign

Rhu Amateurs are looking to add new players to their Caledonian League squad for the 2024-25 campaign

Rhu Amateurs launch player appeal as thoughts turn towards new football season

Ardencaple FC's ladies' team held Celtic FFIT to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

Ardencaple FC's ladies' team held Celtic FFIT to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

Football: Ardencaple ladies draw with Celtic FFIT in first ever home match

Rhu's 3-0 win over Cambuslang FA on Friday was some measure of revenge fot their two defeats to the same opponents earlier in the campaign - including the 3-1 defeat on the sides' last meeting at Toryglen in March

Rhu's 3-0 win over Cambuslang FA on Friday was some measure of revenge fot their two defeats to the same opponents earlier in the campaign - including the 3-1 defeat on the sides' last meeting at Toryglen in March

Football: Kjorstad delighted with his players as Rhu see off Cambuslang in style

Rhu Amateurs gave newly-crowned First Division champions Dunipace a guard of honour before Saturday's clash - but that was as far as the hosts' goodwill went, with a second-half Ryan Jones double sealing a 2-1 win.

Rhu Amateurs gave newly-crowned First Division champions Dunipace a guard of honour before Saturday's clash - but that was as far as the hosts' goodwill went, with a second-half Ryan Jones double sealing a 2-1 win.

Football: Win over champions gives Rhu 'a great foundation for next season'

Kerr Reynolds played in goal for Scotland's under-15s against Hong Kong in Spain

Kerr Reynolds played in goal for Scotland's under-15s against Hong Kong in Spain

Garelochhead teen wins his first taste of international action for Scotland U15s

Rhu came from behind to defeat Cambria 4-2 at Ardenconnel Park

Rhu came from behind to defeat Cambria 4-2 at Ardenconnel Park

Football: Rhu boss praises players for bouncing back after heavy defeat

Rhu Amateurs' over-35s beat The Sons 5-0 in the Football Central Over 35s League on Friday, April 19

Rhu Amateurs' over-35s beat The Sons 5-0 in the Football Central Over 35s League on Friday, April 19

Football: Four for Fraser as Rhu's over-35s secure big derby win over The Sons

Rhu's Caledonian League side lost 1-0 to Stirling University on Saturday, April 6

Rhu's Caledonian League side lost 1-0 to Stirling University on Saturday, April 6

Ten-man Rhu pay the penalty after narrow defeat against Stirling students

A minute's silence was held before Saturday's match in memory of Nick Fish and former Rhu player Blair Fyfe

A minute's silence was held before Saturday's match in memory of Nick Fish and former Rhu player Blair Fyfe

Football: Caldwell nets twice as Rhu see off Cambusbarron on emotional day

A statue of Scott McTominay could replace the Henry Bell monument on the seafront during Euro 2024

A statue of Scott McTominay could replace the Henry Bell monument on the seafront during Euro 2024

Scotland football hero's statue could replace Henry Bell monument during Euro 2024

The St George's Cross graphic on the back of Phil Foden's shirt during England's friendly match against Brazil

The St George's Cross graphic on the back of Phil Foden's shirt during England's friendly match against Brazil

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Mike Edwards: My great - or not so great - expectations ahead of Euro 2024

Local children have been enjoying the fun approach to football

Local children have been enjoying the fun approach to football

PICTURES: Helensburgh football initiative hopes to make game fun for all

Mike Edwards founded the Heading Out campaign

Mike Edwards founded the Heading Out campaign

Widow of football player backs Advertiser columnist's Heading Out campaign

Rhu Amateurs, pictured here in action against Cambuslang earlier this month, completed back-to-back wins over Woodbank with a 6-2 away victory on Saturday

Rhu Amateurs, pictured here in action against Cambuslang earlier this month, completed back-to-back wins over Woodbank with a 6-2 away victory on Saturday

Football: Thomson scores twice on first start as Rhu complete Woodbank double

Rhu Amateurs, seen here in action against Alva in February, were unlucky to lose 1-0 at Doune Castle in the William Turner Challenge Cup

Rhu Amateurs, seen here in action against Alva in February, were unlucky to lose 1-0 at Doune Castle in the William Turner Challenge Cup

Football: Brodie proud as Rhu push Premier Division champions all the way in cup tie

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning squad tumbled to a 3-1 defeat against Cambuslang FA at Toryglen on Saturday

Rhu Amateurs' Saturday morning squad tumbled to a 3-1 defeat against Cambuslang FA at Toryglen on Saturday

Football: Rhu given plenty to ponder as Saturday morning squad slip to defeat

A ban on heading the ball is essential to protect footballers' health, says Mike Edwards

A ban on heading the ball is essential to protect footballers' health, says Mike Edwards

Mike Edwards: The beautiful game can kill...and it has to stop

The team won against Stirling's Riverside AFC

The team won against Stirling's Riverside AFC

Football: Rhu extend winning streak with 'one of our best performances of the season'