From a Suffolk pub to Borough Briggs . . .
Elgin city gains two new fans after they watched a thrilling comeback on TV
WHEN Elgin City FC kick off at home to Arbroath tomorrow, a teacher from Lincoln and a police investigator from Ipswich will be intently tuning in as the game unfolds.
The unlikely pair became the club’s newest fans following a chance comment made more than 400 miles away in a Suffolk pub last September, as the black and whites faced a 2-0 defeat.
Teacher Daniel Callaghan, 26, said he and his friend, Andrew Morrison, 28, had never heard of Elgin but their curiosity was aroused when a TV report announced the team had reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 85th minute.
“Andrew and I let out a small cheer and I flippantly commented that if they could somehow find an equaliser that we would follow Elgin as our own,” he said.
Three minutes later, the equaliser duly arrived, prompting Mr Callaghan to swear that the pair would support the team “for the rest of our days” if Elgin went on to win the match.
Three minutes into injury time, Paul Kaczan scored the winning goal for Elgin City – turning around a 2-0 scoreline in eight minutes.
Mr Callaghan, of Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, said: “Needless to say, Andrew and I almost hit the roof and the Ipswich locals were left wondering why on earth a last-gasp Elgin goal was worthy of such rapture.
“Upon our return to Andrew’s house, we immediately got out a map to locate our new team and were not at all put off by how far away Elgin is.”
Since then, the duo have followed City’s progress and have booked tickets for the 10-hour train journey to cover the 438 miles from Ipswich to watch their new team at home on April 12.
“We have bought merchandise from the online club shop and very soon we shall, true to our word, visit Borough Briggs for a game,” said Mr Callaghan.
Mr Morrison is from Crieff, but moved to the south of England in his early years. His fellow Elgin City fan has never visited Scotland.
The club’s acting chairman, Graham Tatters, said the new fans would be well looked after when they arrive at Elgin on April 12.
Meanwhile, the club is hoping for a large turnout at Borough Briggs tomorrow against Arbroath.
It has been hailed as the biggest game for the club since it joined the Scottish League. A win could take the team to within a couple of points off play-off places.
Courtesy of The Press & Journal
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/559454?UserKey=0
Elgin city gains two new fans after they watched a thrilling comeback on TV
WHEN Elgin City FC kick off at home to Arbroath tomorrow, a teacher from Lincoln and a police investigator from Ipswich will be intently tuning in as the game unfolds.
The unlikely pair became the club’s newest fans following a chance comment made more than 400 miles away in a Suffolk pub last September, as the black and whites faced a 2-0 defeat.
Teacher Daniel Callaghan, 26, said he and his friend, Andrew Morrison, 28, had never heard of Elgin but their curiosity was aroused when a TV report announced the team had reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 85th minute.
“Andrew and I let out a small cheer and I flippantly commented that if they could somehow find an equaliser that we would follow Elgin as our own,” he said.
Three minutes later, the equaliser duly arrived, prompting Mr Callaghan to swear that the pair would support the team “for the rest of our days” if Elgin went on to win the match.
Three minutes into injury time, Paul Kaczan scored the winning goal for Elgin City – turning around a 2-0 scoreline in eight minutes.
Mr Callaghan, of Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, said: “Needless to say, Andrew and I almost hit the roof and the Ipswich locals were left wondering why on earth a last-gasp Elgin goal was worthy of such rapture.
“Upon our return to Andrew’s house, we immediately got out a map to locate our new team and were not at all put off by how far away Elgin is.”
Since then, the duo have followed City’s progress and have booked tickets for the 10-hour train journey to cover the 438 miles from Ipswich to watch their new team at home on April 12.
“We have bought merchandise from the online club shop and very soon we shall, true to our word, visit Borough Briggs for a game,” said Mr Callaghan.
Mr Morrison is from Crieff, but moved to the south of England in his early years. His fellow Elgin City fan has never visited Scotland.
The club’s acting chairman, Graham Tatters, said the new fans would be well looked after when they arrive at Elgin on April 12.
Meanwhile, the club is hoping for a large turnout at Borough Briggs tomorrow against Arbroath.
It has been hailed as the biggest game for the club since it joined the Scottish League. A win could take the team to within a couple of points off play-off places.
Courtesy of The Press & Journal
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/559454?UserKey=0
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