Bonargrove AFC Unveil New Strip For Season 2010/2011

The new Bonargrove AFC home kit for the 2010/11 season combines elements of the club’s history with new age technology – as every shirt will be made entirely from recycled polyester, each created from up to eight plastic water bottles as part of Nike’s ‘Considered Design’ programme.

Red and black is in the DNA of Bonargrove AFC and Nike has captured the spirit of the club through this season’s home kit. The new shirt leans towards a classic look, inspired by the 90's, and features a collar for the first time since Nike became the team’s official kit supplier.

Pass With Flying Colours Driving School the new shirt sponsor, features on the front of the shirt, on the back of shoulders and on the shorts.

Nike’s 'Considered Design' programme aims to create performance products that minimise environmental impact by reducing waste during the design and development process, use environmentally preferred materials, and eliminate toxins.

Bonargrove AFC Home Shirt Front.



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Bonargrove AFC Home Shirt Back

Last years double cup winners Bonargrove AFC start their season on sunday and will wear this shirt for the first time v Michelin in the Strathmore Glazing Premier Division.

Bonargrove Announce New Shirt Sponsor For Season 2010/2011

Bonargrove AFC are pleased to announce that Pass With Flying Colours Driving School will be their new sponsor for next season. This exciting new deal will see the Pass With Flying Colours logo appear on the front and shoulder of the new club strips. The website address will also appear on the shorts for the first time in Bonargrove history.

Bonargrove's Commercial Executive Director, Marc Stanton, announced the deal at Bonargrove's Training Camp in St Lucia commenting "We are delighted to begin our relationship with Pass With Flying Colours Driving School. This is a deal that is right for Bonargrove AFC and it underlines our position as Dundee Sunday Morning's leading club. This is another positive step forward for the club, in what is still a really tough market and puts us firmly in the driving seat for the coming season"

"Everyone at Bonargrove is excited to be working with such a successful local business and this can only help us for the forthcoming season. Hopefully the Management Team get pass marks for this season" added a tanned and excited Club Secretary, Norman Burns.

Bonargrove Manager, Mark Scrimgeour, was equally delighted, adding: "It’s a fantastic partnership. It can be very good for us. The club wants to pick the right partner and I think we’ve done that."

Pass With Flying Colours Driving School Managing Director, Stevie Fraser, said I have been impressed with the Commercial Executive Director's progressive and ambitious ideas for the future and I am very excited about the potential business and profile benefits this new partnership will bring. I am very pleased to associate Pass With Flying Colours Driving School with Bonargrove AFC, one of the most successful football clubs in the amateur game. I believe this relationship will mutually benefit both organisations and we look forward to maximising the value of this high-profile sponsorship to help grow the Pass With Flying Colours Driving School business around dundee."

Negotiations are underway to see what deal members of the Bonargrove family will receive and will be announced in due course.

Pass With Flying Colours is a well-established, friendly driving school based in Dundee. They cover Dundee and surrounding area and North East Fife with competitive rates. An Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and a Grade 6 ADI member of the MSA and have an excellent pass rate.

For more information contact Stevie Fraser:
Telephone 01382 228 634 / 07515 467 932
Email info@pass-withflyingcolours.co.uk
Website http://www.pass-withflyingcolours.co.uk/



Bonargrove AFC's new strip for the 2010/2011 season will be unveiled on the website on August 1st 2010

Bonargrove Announce New Signing for Season 2010/2011

Bonargrove AFC can today announce their first major signing of the season- Mark Gorgon


Our picture above shows Coach Cam(left) handing over the Bonargrove team polo shirt to new signing Mark Gorgon(right)

Bonargrove's first major signing this season is Mark Gorgon from fierce rivals Dundee Social.This is sure to stir things up ahead of the new campaign after Bonar also defeated them in the Alex Smith trophy final. Gorgon was influential and outstanding under Kevin Vials Dundee Social team. After they pushed Douglas Ath all the way to the tension Tuesday showdown they fell short of winning the league.Defeat in the cup final meant social had a trophy less season. With Bonargrove completing the historic cup double, Coach Cameron made it clear to the Bonargrove board that this was his number one target after Turo's shock apparent retirement.(this is still to be confirmed). After weeks of negotiating the deal, it was signed last night and Mark received his Bonargrove team wear, much to his delight. This is only the start of what looks to be a very busy time for Bonargrove in the transfer market. Big name players are expected to be signed as Bonargrove look to contest the league this year and retain their cups.

An ecstatic coach Cameron commented on his first signing for the season " Mark's move to Dundee Social never worked out for him as he always felt second best, so when i heard of his contract coming to an end, i felt the time was right to make him part of the double winning family. I'm sure his experience and ability will help take the club to the next level of football domination. He’ll bring a bit of composure to our team,He’ll be a good focus for the team in terms of points of defending and attacking".
"This is only the start of our big name signings" exclaimed coach Cam before trying to seal some more deals for big name players.

Upon becoming a Bonargrove player, Mark told Bonargrove website: "Joining Bonargrove AFC is a dream come true for me. I look forward to playing my part in helping this club win more honours in the years to come. I've handled expectation and pressure throughout my life - I'm not scared of that. That's why I'm here," This is perhaps the last step in my career and the biggest club in the amateur football. I feel I can develop in the way I want here and the way I've always wanted. That's the most important thing." he said moments after signing his contract at pub in Dundee.

Bonargrove's most successful Manager Mark Scrimgeour received the call from coach Cameron late last night confirming the signing and said to us he was delighted to finally capture the elegant player and admitted: "This is a key signing. Mark is one of the best and most exciting defenders in Dundee Sunday morning football."His style and ability will give the team a different dimension and I’m sure he will be a popular player with the fans.“It’s a fantastic piece of business by the club. We've signed a very clever player; great vision, balance, he’s a good tackler and he has presence. That’s not just in terms of his height, he’s got an overall presence about him".

Bonargrove's Commercial Executive Director Marc Stanton added "Mark is delighted to have fulfilled his dream of coming here. He’s looking forward to being part of a team that’ll be challenging for honours on all fronts."

At the time of this being announced, we contacted Dundee Social Manager Kevin Vials about this breaking news but he was unavailable for comment.

Bonargrove AFC Announce New Club Sponsor For Next Season

Bonargrove AFC today announced that CJ Lang and Son would be a club sponsor for next season.

The agreement was signed by Ian Fleming, Transport Operations manager of CJ Lang and Son, and Rod Mclellan, Bonargrove Chairman, and will see the logos of CJ Lang and Son appear on the front and back of the new club polo shirts for the 2010/11 season.

Bonargrove Chairman Rod Mclellan, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have CJ Lang and Son as our new club sponsor. The company is one of the UK's biggest and well-known brand names, and we are excited about what it can offer the club. CJ Lang has a key part to play in the future development of the club and We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship."

Bonargrove's Commercial Executive director Marc Stanton, commented: "Our relationship with CJ Lang and Son is the next important step in the club's plan of football domination and working with company's at every level. This is a massive company and a major sponsorship deal for us"

"CJ Lang and Son and Bonargrove AFC are organisations with long traditions of excellence and huge presence in their respective markets in Scotland," said Ian Fleming, Transport operations manager of CJ Lang and Son. "CJ Lang is the leading brand in independent retailing and distribution company and is enjoying successful growth in Scotland, success that is being replicated by Bonargrove's impact on the Dundee Sunday Morning League and cups."
"Bonargrove is making its mark on the Dundee amateur stage as one of the rising stars of football, and the association with the club will not only help drive and enhance CJ Lang and Sons image, but also allow us to get closer to our customers. We are looking forward to sharing the vision and momentum to build our success and boost brand awareness."
CJ Lang and Son Transport Operation Manager Ian Fleming added "Bonargrove have had an exceptional and historic season with winning two trophies. When the opportunity arose to sponsor the double cup winners, i did everything i could to make it happen.I wish the team and management all the best for next season".

Negotiations are at a critical stage over a shirt sponsoring deal and a announcement is due to be made in the coming weeks.

Bonargrove 4 Douglas Ath 3 - Bonargrove McGuire Trophy Winners

After a dramatic penalty shootout win against Michelin, Bonar returned to caird park hoping to seal a historic cup double against the newly crowned league champions. After last weeks no team v Social everyone wondered who would be there. All eyes were on who would turn up. After being promised a run out Mr asda Dunny appeared. Murray "blisters" Campbell returned for only his 3rd appearance of this campaign and Lee Cochrane returned to the bench.

Bonar started well and never gave douglas time to settle. Bonar had chances to take the lead but couldnt take them. Douglas started to come into the match more and scored after a shocking lapse in concentration by Cafu. Some good defending from all players kept Bonar in the match.

A change of tactics by scrim and coach mourinho seemed to pay off. Bonar started dominating the game but then................. poor defending from a throw in let Douglas double their advantage. Bonar started fighting and tackling harder, but it looked like nothing would happen. Chances came and went. Bonar's lifeline then came, a penalty for hand-ball and ascot converted it. Bonar threw the Glens toilet and sink at douglas hoping for the equaliser. A last minute corner from Dunny ended up in the back of the net to wild celebrating scenes from the bonar faithful.

In extra time bonar now fancied their chances but a mix up from scorer ascot and deek let douglas reclaim their advantage. Lee cochrane's wonder strike again brought Bonar back level. In second half of extra time Douglas were under extreme pressure. Bonar eventually took the the lead through a sheva bullet header. With only minutes remaining, Bonar's suicidal defending gave douglas a penalty. As the ball hit the fintry houses and only seconds remaining bonar knew it was another cup win.

Jublient scenes at the end as coach cam and shev lifted the McGuire Trophy. All the squad headed back to the glens to be part of the historic bonagrove afc cup double winning night.

All eyes now on coach Cam and gaffer Scrim to see what players can be recruited for next year!!!

Bonargrove AFC Cup Double Winners 2010

Bonargrove 4 Dundee SC 3- Bonargrove Alex Smith Champions

Alex Smith cup final day, like every Bonar match who would turn up. Well for once the complete opposite. everyone!!! Well it was a final. Scrim and Andy had the choice to tell the players we didn't have enough strips and they wouldnt be playing. Kingster slotted into the defence with young scrim. Stants made up a formidable midfield with Cambo, dog- shit and Chico.

Bonar started well and never gave social a chance and made the breakthrough, Shevas header was flicked on to stants who's bullet header bundled home by young scrim. Social came back when Gav gave away a penalty. Bonar attacked the social defence, like the Americans attacked the Taliban. A beautifully swung in corner by stants was missiled in to the net by young scrim.

Bonar started off the second half in attack mode and had several chances to make the score better. Social came into it and threw everything at Bonar in the second half but never really looked like scoring, then calamity Gav got sent off. This gave Social the edge and went 3-2 up. Bonar looked shocked but always believed. Then captain Shev drew the scores level. Vials spat out his dummy and was sent away from the pitch. Just as he was walking away Nikkita popped up with the winner, Bonar sidelines erupted like the Icelandic Volcano and Socials cup hopes resembled gordon browns election campaign. Not good enough!!. A pile of jubilant Bonar players and management were rolling about the pitch celebrating. Social pushed forward but Bonar held on to be crowned Alex Smith cup champions.

Shev lifted the cup and was the mauled by the Bonar team. Bonar deserved the victory and whole team were immense. Celebrations continued after the match, in the glens and in town. Bonar players partied all night and let everyone know we won. Bonar karaoke was in full swing by this point, "you'll never get 6 in a row" was the chant. Bonar lived the dream and now look forward to the Mcguire trophy semi final V Michelin. Well done lads!!!!!!!!! champions!!!!

Match ratings Bonargrove team and management 10 - Everyone superb!!!!

CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!

Angus Thistle 1 Bonargrove 5

After Sunday's disappointing defeat Bonar were back on league business. Same story, same faces. More phone calls to get players to play or to wake them up. Mr "asda" dunny was working and no cochrane, robbie, rada etc. List is endless.Coach cam got picked up from farmland after another hard drinking session with mrs coach cam.

Once again management led by example by turning up steaming. Changes were made to the team, possibly drink related. Deko started in the unfamiliar role as striker, while injured Chico went in the goal. Scrim eventually went to left back after shitting out vodka and tomato juice. Mussy went into midfield.(must be a cup final coming up). Cuff appeared with a little rat on a lead and pulled on a strip to start on bench.

Bonar got off to their customary start, Angus started better but rarely troubled chico buffon. Everyone was waiting for the team to start playing. Bonar had chances to score but strikers thought missing them would be more fun. Deko's electric pace caused havoc for both teams and scotty's tackling would be assault in the town. Gav decided to break records by seeing how many times he can be sick rather than play. The tiger in gav played on after claiming a world record.

Strong words were slurred by coach cam at half time. Bonar responded by starting to play. Scotty lost a bet and his dignity after hitting the crossbar with his penalty. Dog shit Dave decided to play his own game and keep the ball for as long as possible and not pass to his teammates as he tried to get his hat-trick. Goals from scheva, nikkita, 2 from dog shit and a wonder strike from turo sealed the victory for Bonar. Take a bow son!!. Cuff came on and tried his best to score but wasn't his day. With only four minutes to go and a clean sheet looking likely, Chico buffon had other ideas. Angus lobbed the keeper from the halfway line and only Scrim knows how that feels. Bonar had plenty of chances to make the score look better but poor finishing kept it at five. Wont mention stants's mazy run as you all know the outcome.

Cup final for Bonar on Friday v Dundee SC at Caird park stadium. Everyone should be up for it, so lets do it!! Live the dream!!

Match ratings come from Arthur "Turo" Duncan

Chico 7 - Epic fail from halfway
Stants 8- Great going forward, shite in the box
Turo 7- Guided missile for finish
Gav 6 - Boy scout
Scrim 7 - Great craic
Nikkita 7 - Walk in the park
Scotty 7 - In their faces
Ascot Dave 7- In the dog shite
Mussy 9 - Star man, touch like Turo
Scheva 8 - Wasteful
Deko 7 - Some effort

Cuff 7 - Sparkled

CHICO

It happens all the time mate.....

Alex Smith Trophy - Bonar 2 Douglas Ath. 1

It's 11am on Sunday and Bonar only have 10 players, of those 10 players Turo was the only sober one after Sheva's engagement party the night before. No one gave Bonar a chance, including most of the Bonar, but 90 minutes later Bonar had won the first of their 3 semi-finals to reach the final where they will meet Dundee Social.

Murray "Blisters" Campbell was dragged out his bed to make up the 11 and got there 15 minutes after the start to slot into an unusual left back role and Scrim, Turo and Stants completed the back line. Dunny was playing right mid whilst his jaw was playing up front. Scotty, Dog Shit Dave and Robbie also lined up in midfield with Sheva and Nikkita up top.

The first half was quite uneventful with not many chances for either side - Douglas grabbed the only goal of the half when the striker shoved Stants to score, the referee obviously didn't see it.

Coach Cam's pre-match Friday text stated that everyone was to be there at 10am sharp so he thought it was fine to turn up at half 11. Mess.

Bonar got out of jail at the beginning of the second half when a Douglas striker missed from one yard. Soon after Douglas were reduced to 10 men when Douglas' worst player was sent off, strengthening their side. Bonar went from strength to strength and Robbie scored a bicycle kick that bounced 12 times before going in. It was all Bonargrove and the winner was coming and it fell to "Mr Bonargrove" Scrimmy to rise above everyone, and the bar, to nod home with five minutes to go. It was like a scene from Match of the Day as Scrim pushed the Bonar celebrators away before pulling out the 1990s Klinnsman celebration out the bag. Douglas pushed for the equaliser but Bonar held out and their 3 fans went mad at the end.

The beer was in full flow afterwards although Turo wasn't bothered. News filtered through that Social would be the opponents and the final would be on the 14th which left Scrimmy devastated as it clashes with a game at some shitty stadium.

Match Ratings courtesy of Rod - although some debate as to whether he could see the game through his shades....

Deek 9 - 1st choice
Stants 8 - hairy
Turo 6 - delusional
Scrim 8 - great leap
Murray 8 - blistering pace
Robbie 9 - scored overhead kick
Dunny 5 - mess
Ascot Dave 8 - doesn't pass
Scott 8 - not as good as Dave
Sheva 9 - dominant in air
Nikkita 9 - always a threat

Chico 1
Gav 1
Abody else that didnae turn up 1

Tayside Cup - Lochee Central 2 Bonar 3 AET

This report once again comes courtesy of Mark "Corfu" Stanton.

Another Sunday and more phone calls to get players up, also to find out where Coach Cam ended up after Deja. Coach Cam as usual phoned his players at crazy o'clock to make sure they were in bed for this big match and express his love to them. Gaffer Scrim and Deek turned up in a Stanton state- steaming!!. Players still out injured were in the Bonar ward at Ninewells getting treatment for being moths. Workaholic Dunny was delivering shopping to grannys and still giving them the chat!!

Central started playing mind games from the start by setting fire to one of their homes on the centre circle. The weelie bin was no more. KO was delayed 30 mins and venue changed. Thommo who turned up to watch started at left back. Jenks got out his bed eventually and Deko appeared from no where.

Bonar as usual got off to the worst start, Central dominated the early stages and found themselves 2-0 up early on. Deek got sent off for dissent but he was that drunk the ref couldnt understand what he was saying anyway. Robbie went in goal and the team hoped to keep the score down. Bonar got better in the first half and had chances to draw level.

Scrim gave his normal teamtalk - "we need tigers". This spurned the Bonar players into a roaring second half display. Bonar from the start put Central under pressure. Chance after chance passed and it looked like one of those days, but Ascot Dave's shot deflected in and comeback was on. Central struggled to cope with corners and Sheva's flick was drilled home by Thommo. Thommo was sent off and Central player walked also. Bonar had chances to win it in normal time but extra time was needed.

Extra time started and Bonar carried on where they left off. Bonar had the better chances. Central never really threatened the solid Bonar defence, led by Kolo Turo. Bonar's sidelines erupted like the Icelandic volcano as Sheva's bullet header sent Central out of the cup. Central piled on the pressure but Bonar held out for another semi final!!!!. 3 semi finals now this season for Bonar. Team night out on sat for Sheva's new hobbie- getting married. Ladies take a ticket!!!

Match ratings come from club secretary Norrie Burns:

Deek- 4 steaming
Stants- 9 shouldve been pro
Gav- 8 solid and
Turo-9 another veteran performance
Thommo- 7 goal machine
Robbie-10 buffon
Ascot-8 great workrate and fight
Dazzie-7 played well
Chico-8 never stopped running
Nikkita-10 caused major problems
Sheva- 9 outstanding

Jenks -8 gave different options

Angus Thistle 3 Bonargrove 5

This report comes courtesy of Mark "Corfu" Stanton.

After Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Cutty, Bonar really needed to win this one to get back up the league. Few call offs from Sunday, sicknote Hynds, ive got a job Dunny and many more.

This meant Scrim and Andy had the task of getting a team. Young Scrim and Jenks started with Stants at the unusual position of right midfield. That wasn't the biggest surprise, Chico and Rada turned up.

Gale force winds and heavy rain meant this was going to be tough. Bonar got off to a good start when Robbie scored and it got better when Stants was brought down after a run into the box. Veteran Turo converted the kick with ease.
Wind was causing chaos and a long kick from their keeper caught out the Bonar defence and Deko was beaten.

Scrim got stripped for the 2nd half as Rada the moth got cold and came off, Scrim's gardening gloves were on show!!!
Bonar caught out the Thistle defence right at the start and shocked the Bonar management team when Stants scored. Scrim's cross/shot/pass landed to Stants and he executed it well. To be fair I was due it!!

Young Scrim made it 4-1 with a bullet chest goal as he didnt want to mess up his hair. Thistle pulled one back but Andy threw on Sheva who slotted home with ease. Bubblin in dubblin Gav made a rare mistake to let Thistle score. Deko let everyone know what he thought.

Tackles were now flying and getting tasty but Bonar had the chances to make the scoreline better. Sheva, Lee and another cracking mazie from Stants should've made it comfortable. Good team perfomance and Bonar deserved the win and never looked like losing it!! Sandys next on Thursday, a good result there sets us up pretty nicely for Blackpool trip at weekend!!!


Deko- 7 good perfomance for conditions
Turo- 8 learnt right back from Stants
Gav- 7 at fault for their goal
Young Scrim- 8 always guaranteed good performance
Dazzie- 7 always trying
Stants- 8 due management a decent performance
Scotty- 8 solid in centre and for stirring it up
Jenks- 7 played well- never stopped
Robbie- 7 good workrate till injured
Chico -7 caused thier defence problems
Lee 7- worked well all match

Rada -3 moth
Scheva -6 decent goal and workrate
Scrim -7 for wearing the gayest gloves ever

Three Games Next Week

Sunday: Cutty Sark v. Bonar

Tuesday: Angus Thistle v. Bonar

Thursday: Bonar v. Sandys

Bonargrove 1 Lochee Central 5

This is what happens when you leave Andy Cameron in charge! The main talking points of the game were the 3 penalties awarded to Lochee and the 2 not given to Bonar. Well, also Scheva's misses.

Lochee had a chance to take the lead early on when Bean put the striker through on stand-in 'keeper Scotty and he was left with no option but to bring the advancing striker down. Scotty made amends though with a save that had the fans talking for days afterwards.

It didn't stay 0-0 for too long though as a simple cross from the right was finished right into the far corner by the striker despite the despairing dive of Scotty. The 2nd goal followed soon after when a fuck up in defence left the striker through on goal and he finished well. At 1-0 Nikita was taken down in the box and ridiculously the penalty wasn't given. Scheva missed two sitters too.

The second half was fairly even with Scotty pulling out a number of high quality saves but had no chance with two penalties and another neat finish from the Lochee striker. Nikita grabbed a late consolation with a good finish from a Scheva cross.

The highlight of the game was undoubtedly the performance of Scotty and in particular the penalty save and now rumours persist that Deek will have a hard time getting his number one shirt back.

Below is one of the many excellent saves Scotty made....

Blackpool Trip

Gutted that I can't make it on the trip so decided to pop out a few old school videos from previous trips.

McGuire Cup: Bonargrove 5 Blackness 1

After last week's comedy boxing match against Burton, Bonar were back in cup action in the quarter finals of the McGuire against lower league Blackness in a game they were expected to win. As with last week, Bonar could only muster the bare 11 with a number of key men missing - Derek "Speroni" Petrie was up all night trying to get his goalie top on so he could replace Deek in the sticks and had a great game. Young Scrim and Robbie returned whilst Scotty, Lee and Nikita were notable absentees.

The game was boring. Blackness weren't up to much and were extremely lucky that a combination of bad passing/finishing and an inadequate referee meant that the scoreline stayed at 5. Scheva notched 4 to make him top scorer by a fair bit and Chico notched the other and the two linked up very well up top. Highlight of the game was Scrimmy bursting a gut to get into the box and when Scheva laid it on a plate for him he just fell over. Scrimmy can be seen in this picture controlling the ball.



Another semi-final for the Bonar boys, just need to get a few league points now.

Ratings courtesy of Andy Cameron:

Deko 8: Should be nicknamed 'The Wall'
Turo 6: Not bad for a man in his 50s
Scrimmy 4: Terrible shooting; tackling; and passing
Young Scrim 7: Very solid
Gav 6: Quite solid
Robbie 7: Energetic performance caused 'Ness troubles
Dunny 5: Haffahoff with haffaperformance
Ascot Dave 4: Sleeping
Stants 6: Hairy
Scheva 9: Prolific
Chico 8: Massive threat with pace and constant running


Can someone please remind me of scorers of Cutty and Harleys game please so I update Top Scorers? Ta.