WHY THE SPARTANS FC? · WHY THE SPARTANS FC? 12 3,400: SPARTANS BIGGEST HOME GATE! S ERVING THE NO.1 PIES IN E DINBURGH CHICK YOUNG AND JIM SPENCE AT CITY PARK, 2006 “We are proud

Live together. Play together. Win together.

WHY THE SPARTANS FC?

APPLICATION TO THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR CLUB AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. WE WOULD BE PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND ARE CONVINCED WE WOULD BE A VALUABLE ADDITION. MEMBERSHIP WOULD HELP US TO BE ONE OF THE TOP COMMUNITY CLUBS IN SCOTLAND, WHERE THE SPARTANS FAMILY CAN LIVE, PLAY AND WIN TOGETHER.

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Club formed in 1951.

Now one of the largest in Scotland:

3 Men’s teams since 1976 2 Women’s teams from 2008 500 Youths – under 6 to under 19, girls and boys

1st XI – one of the most successful non-league senior teams in Scotland.

Winners of the East of Scotland league in 3 of the last 7 seasons, qualifying twice for the last 16 of the Scottish Cup in the last 5 seasons.

We invested all our Scottish Cup success money to set up The Spartans Community Football Academy, to build our new stadium and to drive forward our community programme.

We are a well-supported club, having hosted 2 sell-out crowds of nearly 3,500 in recent years.

OUR HISTORY

OUR VISION

WE WILL BECOME ONE OF THE TOP COMMUNITY CLUBS IN SCOTLAND BY 2012

A community focus and a strong fan base with great potential.

Facilities which will provide an excellent venue for our visitors.

A profile and brand to generate extra publicity and awareness.

Strong finances.

Convenient location in the central belt.

Long term stability. Security of tenure for at least 50 years in a brand new stadium.

APPLICATION TO THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUETHE SPARTANS FC





WHAT WILL WE BRING TO THE SFL?

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“ As a Community Learning & Development Worker in North Edinburgh, I am well aware of the work Spartans have already done. Their grass roots infrastructure for developing young talent is on a par with the best. The new soccer academy and training facilities will encourage even more young people to develop their skills and love of the beautiful game. They are also continuing to build good links within the North Edinburgh community. I am confident that this local goodwill towards Spartans can be translated into a fan base commensurate with SFL status.” Allan Hosey, Community Learning & Development in North Edinburgh

“ My son plays for Spartans – the set up and organisation are first class. He’s really having fun and loves everything about Spartans. With their community focus I am sure Spartans will build one of the biggest fan bases in lower reaches of the SFL”. Gavin Hastings, ex-Scotland and British Lions rugby union captain

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KEY PEOPLE THE SPARTANS FC STRUCTURE

“ As a Grade 1 official since 1991, a former FIFA referee and a veteran of over 350 Scottish Football League matches, I know the league set-up very well. Based on this experience, I believe that the profile, professionalism and potential of Spartans would really enhance the league set-up and I commend their application to you.” John Underhill, ex FIFA Referee

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CRAIG GRAHAMChairman / Director– 14 year playing career at Spartans– Spartans’ Chairman for the last 10 years– Partner at KPMG, the professional services firm DERICK RODIERGeneral Manager / Director – Professional footballer for Hibernian, Dunfermline

and Berwick Rangers– 20 years at Spartans as player, manager

and general manager– Sales Director with Caledonian Clothing COLIN HUTCHISONGeneral Secretary / Director – Player and coach for Scottish Universities,

player for British Universities– 34 years at Spartans as player and committee member– Retired PE teacher, part-time Tutor at

Edinburgh University ROBERT DRYBURGHVice President / Director– Played for Edinburgh University, Scottish

Universities and Spartans in the 70s – Rejoined Spartans as Vice President in 2003– Company Director JOHN MCCABETreasurer / Director– Played for Scottish Colleges and Spartans from

late 1970s– Member of Spartans for nearly 30 years, joined

the committee in 1990 – A Principal Teacher of Guidance

COMMITTEE COACHING TEAM Our club has just been awarded the Quality Mark at the top Community Level, we understand there are only 3 clubs in Scotland who have attained this level.






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1ST XI COMMITTEECHAIRMAN: CRAIG GRAHAM

2ND XI COMMITTEE 3RD XI COMMITTEE

MATCH SECRETARY(JIMMY MURRAY)

GENERAL SECRETARY(COLIN HUTCHISON)

TREASURER(JOHN MCCABE)

GENERAL MANAGER(DERICK RODIER)

COMMERCIAL MANAGER(BRYAN BURNS)

VICE PRESIDENT(ROBERT DRYBURGH)

CO-MANAGERS(M LAWSON/ S LYNCH)

GK COACH(W MARTYNEUK)

PHYSIO(L LIPPSTREU)

HEAD COACH(M IRVING)

ASSISTANT COACH(E EWING)

KIT MAN(D HEWAT)

ROSS CAMPBELL(EAST OF SCOTLAND SELECT)

ROSS ARCHIBALD(SCOTLAND SEMI-PRO)

KEVIN BROWN, STEWART FOWLIE, ALEX KING AND MIKE LAWSON

KEY PLAYERS

STEWART FOWLIE(SCOTLAND SEMI-PRO)

MIKE LAWSON Co Manager

– Played over 600 senior games for five SFL teams– Manager of Meadowbank Thistle and Arbroath– Joined Spartans as Co-manager in 2001– IT Professional for Scottish Widows

SAM LYNCH Co Manager

– Played for Celtic and Bristol City and a number of junior teams

– Joined Spartans as player in 1990 and became co-manager in 1994

– Most successful manager in East of Scotland football– PE and Guidance Teacher MIKE IRVING Head Coach

– Played at Youth level for Ayr United and Motherwell before joining Spartans in 2001

– UEFA B International Coaching Licence and FA Coach Educator

– Head Coach at Arsenal Ladies 2004 – 2007, rejoined Spartans coaching staff in late 2007

– Principal Teacher, PE

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We work actively in the local community with 40,000 people within a 2 mile radius. Over 1,500 people will use the Academy each week. We boast nearly 700 players and coaches.

We represent the North Edinburgh community, not just a single team.

We have a proven track record in taking fans to away games: 1,000 to Paisley, 400 to Alloa and Arbroath in the Scottish Cup, and over 400 to Linlithgow last season.

We will provide free entry in our first season to all those under 16.

Spartans receive extensive media coverage. The Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman cover us weekly. Our Scottish Cup runs and the development of the Academy have been ‘back page’ news. We are confident we can use this to generate considerable profile for the Scottish Football League.

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We are confident we can build a strong fan basefor both home and away fixtures.

We are supported by over 50 companies including:

Our merchandise retails in Edinburgh city centre and over the internet.Our sponsors are delighted to be associated with Spartans and will work with us to continue to develop the club.






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“ We are proud to have been associated with Spartans for over 7 years. Like us they have built a strong brand and have grown successfully. Spartans is a very well run club which would help build the profile of the SFL”. Sandy Alexander, Founding Director, Schuh

“ Nike is proud to be the official kit supplier of Spartans Football Club. Nike is committed to Football, from grass roots to the professional game. We wish Spartans every success in the future, and by working in partnership I am sure we can maximise the marketing and merchandising opportunities”. Brian Connell, Brand Manager (Football), Nike UK

“ Spartans showed grit, determination, character and desire. From before the kick-off it had been a party. I cannot quite remember when I enjoyed myself at a football match so much. Love was in the air. A love for the beautiful game. I’ll never forget the scenes, in particular two gentle ladies in twin set and pearls dressed as if they should have been at church.…but with sombreros. This is what football is really all about.” Chick Young’s report on Spartans vs St Mirren in February 2006

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Stadium grass football pitch (initial capacity 2,400)

A large synthetic football pitch (120m by 60m)

A smaller multi-sport synthetic pitch (40m by 20m)

An all-weather basketball court

6 changing rooms plus 2 officials’ changing rooms (main rooms to SFL standard)

Community Club Room (capacity 60+), Learning Centre/Board Room (capacity 16), and office

Physiotherapy Centre

Coach Parking plus 52 car park spaces on site, with significant further local parking

“ The new Academy is a fantastic facility. Spartans are worthy of SFL football for having the vision, commitment and passion to create it. They deserve the full support of Scottish football. We need facilities like this to help us develop players to compete on the international stage.” Steven Pressley, Scotland Coach

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Spartans Community Football Academy is a charity set up to manage the site and provide a home for Spartans FC and the local community.






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“ The Spartans Academy will be a superb asset for the whole community and I know the whole community will also be behind their bid to join the Scottish Football League.” Malcolm Chisholm, Member of the Scottish Parliament

“ Spartans after school club has offered another opportunity to bring together pupils from BOTH school communities. This has helped to foster ongoing good relations, through sport and physical activity. Thank you for including us in your community outreach programme.” Rosemary McMillan – Headteacher St. David’s Primary School (Joint campus with Pirniehall Primary School).

“ The academy is a significant step in reducing youth disorder and improving the local community” Sgt Scott Trevis L&B Police

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The project cost is c.£3.5m.The primary funding has been provided by:The Spartans FCCity of Edinburgh Council (CEC)Sportscotland/BIG LotteryMiller HomesRobertson TrustThe FAHBOS/Social Investment Scotland (loan funding)A £2.3m lease premium will be paid in full on entry. The Academy charity has an 80 year lease from CEC at a ‘peppercorn’ rent. The Spartans FC has security of tenure for at least 50 years

The charity will manage the new facility and work in partnership with the community.

The Academy will be used by over 1,500 people per week from across the community. The Spartans FC will be the major user; others will be schools and colleges, youth groups and local businesses.

Our community programme is well underway. In addition to our youth set-up, examples of our work include coaching and a breakfast club in local schools, an Adult Literacy programme and the football element of the Active Futures for unemployed 17 to 25 year olds.

WHO WILL USE THE ACADEMY? HOW IS THE ACADEMY FUNDED?

“ Sport gives you respect for your team mates. If you take that respect into your social life you’ll be a better person.” Gordon Strachan Patron of the Academy and born in North Edinburgh

We are employing a full-time Development Officer and Community Programme Manager to increase participation and enhance skill levels.

We have visited a number of Community clubs in Scotland and England as well as Denmark and Germany to help us develop programmes which will make a big difference.

We have also worked with over 30 local North Edinburgh organisations to develop and implement our community programme.






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“ Recognised by FIFA as the UK’s leading sport for development charity, we at Street League feel that is appropriate to offer our support to Spartans FC as part of their application to the SFL. Considering the people involved at Spartans FC, the facility they have to utilize, the location and demography and the already demonstrable impact on the local community, it is clear that Spartans FC have the ability, the resources and local knowledge to make a sustainable impact both as a club and a beacon for their local community. It is our opinion that Spartans FC would prove to be an extremely positive addition to the SFL and therefore we offer our full support to their application.” Dougie Stevenson, Street League

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We are convinced The Spartans Football Club will be a fantastic addition to the Scottish Football League. We would enhance the league in a number of ways: our community focus will build a strong fan base for both home and away games.

We have 600 players of all ages plus over 80 coaches, 1,500 users of our Academy every week and we have a population of 40,000 within two miles of our ground. We will actively market to these groups, the Spartans family, and use the new facilities at the Academy to attract strong crowds.

our facilities at the new Spartans Football Academy provide an excellent venue

for visiting clubs and fans as well as an excellent base for our extensive Youth football programme – one of the biggest in Scotland.

our profile and brand would generate extensive publicity for the SFL, creating

awareness amongst fans and sponsors. we are conveniently situated in the central belt of Scotland with great transport

links – only Elgin City of the current SFL3 clubs would have more than 80 miles to travel to us.

our financial stability – we have never had an overdraft, have raised nearly £3.5m

to finance the building of our Academy in the last three years and have a number of highly successful businessmen on our committee.

Spartans is more than just a club, it is part of the fabric of North Edinburgh. We are a vibrant and dynamic organisation, passionate about football and making North Edinburgh a better place to live.

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Councillor Jenny Dawe Leader – The City of Edinburgh Council

“ The City of Edinburgh Council is delighted to endorse the application of The Spartans FC for entry to the Scottish Football League. Participation in this league by an Edinburgh club would be not only a great opportunity for the club, its players and fans; but would also be a much needed boost for grassroots football in the city. It would provide inspiration for our next footballing generation and help promote healthy lifestyles through active participation in sport. Spartans has a long association with the city and elevation to the Scottish Football League would be a very worthy progression from which, I am sure, the club would continue to flourish.”

Live together. Play together. Win together.

40,000 PEOPLE WITHIN 2 MILES

30 PLUS COMMUNITY GROUPS CONSULTED ON ACADEMY PLANS18 TROPHIES IN LAST SIX SEASONS85 QUALIFIED COACHESSERVING THE NO.1 PIES IN EDINBURGH!3,400: SPARTANS BIGGEST HOME GATE42 PERIMETER FENCE ADVERTISERS1,500 ACADEMY USERS A WEEK600 PLAYERSNEVER LOWER IN THE LEAGUE THAN 4TH SINCE 199511 PLAYERS SELECTED FOR THE SCOTLAND SEMI-PRO TEAM SINCE 2001600 SOMBREROS SOLD IN 2006

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WHY THE SPARTANS FC? · WHY THE SPARTANS FC? 12 3,400: SPARTANS BIGGEST HOME GATE! S ERVING THE NO.1 PIES IN E DINBURGH CHICK YOUNG AND JIM SPENCE AT CITY PARK, 2006 “We are proud