Having smugly claimed for years I was a true Scottish football supporters because I supported my…read morelocal team, it was with some dismay I recently discovered I actually live 0.2 of a mile closer to Lochburn Park, home of Maryhill Juniors. But then, that probably tells you all you need to know about this enigmatic club. Much like Junior Football in Glasgow as a whole, Maryhill Juniors operate somewhat under the radar. Their stadium is inconspicuously situated just off Maryhill Road, while matches are rarely publicised outwith minuscule mentions in the Friday edition of the Evening Times. Interaction with the local community seems to be nonexistent, with many newcomers to the area unaware of the club's existence. It's a shame really because the ground is a neat little junior ground and, given the comparative price of senior football, a decent alternative for those who fancy going to a game on a Saturday. The social club, I can't comment on, but the presence of barbed wire on the door is off-putting to say the least.

I was here for an event today. The event was within a supporters social club which can be also be…read morehired. There is also a private car park to the front.

The Edinburgh Lions is probably one of the best basketball clubs in Edinburgh…read more Passionate to make a difference in Scotland's basketball scene- the Lions offer an extremely social yet competitive environment to play basketball. Their adult and youth teams are regular contenders within the National/Lothian leagues and they offer extensive development opportunities for players and coaches. If interested in playing/coaching basketball I would recommend getting in touch with Lions!

Ok, so The Roller Girls are difficult to review, since they are technically not a business, and The…read moreArc is only their training arena. And although they play sports, you'll be hard pushed to pin them down since they're on wheels and you'll be eating their dust before you know it! The troupe brought the American sport of Roller derby to Scotland, and have grown remarkably since I first heard about them in 2007. They have expanded, moved from strength to strength and absolutely commend them for the work they put into maintaining their squad! The roller derby is a competitive sport for girls where you tactically rollerskate in a formation and attempt to defeat your opponents by bringing them off their wheels. It's not for the faint of heart but it's certainly not violent - it actually looks like super awesome fun! The girls work really hard at promoting themselves, and have had a lot of air time and news coverage over the years. With Drew Barrymore's film Whip It hitting the screens this month, I can only see their profile gaining even more credibility. They compete all over the country and occasionally beyond and I can testify to how approachable and dedicated the women are. I love them! Their tight knit team is an outstanding example of what can be achieved through dedication (and a bit of passion); I very much admire them. They are running intakes towards the end of May and I'm considering going along. I've been watching them from the wings for years and now the time has come to give it a bash! (Pun intended).

Your season opening 2015 with Berlin Bombshells was my first Roller Derby…read more I am not keen to go on any sporting events. Yet, this changed, thank to You, and it was a awesome experience for me. I am one of your fans now. :-)

Not being a huge football fan makes me weird in Glasgow. The SFL is the "lower" divisions of…read moreScottish football, often seen as a side show to the Old Firm rivalry and having many of the characteristics of old fashioned, 1970s soccer, barring the crowd violence. I actually prefer my football at this scale: it feels familiar and safe, with the players able to hear the cheers and jeers, and the fans often hearing the players' shouts. It's a little clumsy at times, but has moments of poetic brilliant- the sort of thing that gets paid so well in the bigger leagues, but doesn't have the same allure when it is so expensive! Perhaps this is just another example of my nostalgia for sport as it used to be (see also: speedway), but this league gives more of the flavour of Scotland's enthusiasm for football than the regimented support of the Premier, in my opinion.

Mean city have gone from strength to strength…read more Confession I was a founding member but I can now write this review as I no longer play for them. They have grown from a male only roller derby team to a fully fledged coed team with possibly the highest membership in Scotland.

Goals is my local five a side centre. I have played there a few times, made a fool of myself: but I…read morecan say that falling over on the AstroTurf doesn't hurt too much. Goals is pretty busy all day- it is floodlit, so even late night matches happen. During the day, the shouts of young and middle-aged men fill the air, and the passion of amateur football is palpable. Glasgow is a football-mad city, and it is no surprise that Goals is a social, as well as sports, complex: it is the best place for an after-work team building session, and the games that I have watched, idly, look pretty hotly contested. Frankly, I am too scared to go back over the fence, as the sounds of taunting laughter still echo.

It pains me to say that my amateur football 5 a side career petered out too soon after my…read moretransition from howler-prone liability to highly organised and disciplined right back / midfielder, but it certainly wasn't Goals' fault. Aimed at more of the social than the serious footballer, it's used a lot by work / pub teams many of whom are probably there as much for the post-match piss up than the game itself. The venue does it's job well, with floodlighting and pitches in good condition. It's surprisingly expensive though, and if LaserQuest was still open you could probably have an even better, more competitive riot for the same price.

As a visitor from the states, I was a little worried about the distance walking from the Hilton…read moreGlasgow across town, but it didn't take but 15 minutes. A good warm up. I just showed up and hoped to jump in a game that was short men. I lucked out and some guys asked me in. Good bunch of football lovers of all skills. The bar also carries ESPN (not something all the bars and pubs seem to carry) so a lot of additional games Sky isn't carrying are always on. Only con is that the artificial pitches were a lot less padded than I'm used to playing on. The one we were on seemed a bit hard but overall, the pitches were pretty nice. Word from the front desk is that it may be easier to find a pick up game during the week rather than on the weekend. If the Rangers or Celtic are playing that night, don't expect a lot of games - expect cancellations :)

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One day, I would like to take a tourist, preferably one I've no desire to see return to Glasgow, to…read morea junior football match at Holm Park. We would take the train to Yoker station, all the better on one of those biting cold days when your hands and feet feel like they may drop off and the rain pierces through your clothes, and walk through the deserted streets until we reach the turnstiles. After paying our money to get in, I will then explain that the five pounds we have just parted with has granted us the right to stand beside the pitch, which looks more suited to the ploughing of King Edwards, in the open air for the next two hours of our lives. I will also explain that the corrugated iron shell that constitutes Yoker Athletic's under-cover area offers about as much protection as a pair of mittens in a boxing match. When the teams come on the field, I will confirm that we have indeed paid to watch these hungover, over-weight train wrecks and that yes, that old man in front of us really did use the C word three times in the five word tirade of abuse he's just hurled towards the hapless referee. When half-time comes along, I will reward my visiting friend with a cold pie and assure him/her that the blob of grease that has just slurped from it on to their jacket will not come out, no matter how many times they wash it. If they survive the second half "action" until the referee's full-time whistle peeps, then, and only then, will we head to the small social club. And this time they truly will be rewarded. With an ice cold pint of Tennent's. And it will be the finest and most well deserved pint of Tennent's they will ever taste. This is a true Scottish football experience. What was it Dolly Parton said? If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. She penned that after a Clydebank - Yoker derby y'know.

Firhill Complex (not to be confused with the football stadium up the road) consists of a hall space…read moreas well as football 5-a-side pitches. Having never been on the pitches I won't comment on these. The complex is easy to find off Maryhill Road, and has its own parking lot. Sometimes this can get quite busy but there is space on a gravel section where you can park if all the spots are gone. Walking through the car park, be sure to watch out for flying footballs from the pitches as this tends to happen quite a bit. Inside the building is pretty basic. There's a foyer area where people are always milling about, change rooms and toilets for getting ready. These areas are somewhat well kept, I think they could lift their game a little bit. The hall is the part I am most familiar with, and love for sentimental reasons. This is where I first started training to play roller derby so I have many happy memories from training here with Glasgow Roller Derby. I've been back a couple of times recently for extra training sessions. The hall isn't perfect by any stretch - the floor has some bolts and rough patches in part but generally it is kept clean and tidy. They're very prompt at closing at 10 so be sure to get yourself out and into your car quick smart - once all the lights in the car park are off, this area can seem a little scary.

The Firehill Sports Complex is a great place to join as it is one of the cheapest sports centres in…read morethe city. As it is a sport and leisure facility aimed at local people it offers an extensive range of activities from football to yoga. The complex can accommodate individuals in the fitness room which also hosts exercise classes and it can also host doubles in badminton and short tennis. If you like a game of football then the large pitches can accommodate up to 100 people - lots of teams. I've been to some of the exercises classes and I really enjoyed them. The instructor was great; she worked the class hard but I left feeling fit and very proud of myself :-)

I came here with a young friend, and I felt like I had found a part of Glasweigan life I had never…read moreseen before. For those who don't know, this is the home stadium of The Glasgow Tigers motorbike racing team. It replaced the old dog track, and from the size of the place, you can tell it used to race dogs. The clientelle also give that impression, but whilst the place has the vibe of a gamblers dream, it also has the vibe of a family friendly day out. There were loads of families with young kids, all trussed up in Glasgow Tiger gear, shouting for their favourite riders with an infectious excitment. And you can see why when the riders started racing - it really is exciting to watch - short snappy races, the engines loud enough to deafen the audience. Stand back though - if you get too close you get hit by sand spray as they turn wide corners on the circular track. My young friend absolutely loved it, and I couldn't recommend it as a good weekend day out to entertain the kids more. For the adults, it's great for a flutter, and for just the atmosphere of the place. Slightly seedy but friendly and comfortable. Suits Glasgow down to the ground.

I love speedway. It has preserved the atmosphere of old fashioned sport, with friendly fans, a…read morestrong sense of connection between supporters and riders, and a cheerful, slightly down-at-heels atmosphere. The Tigers aren't one of speedway's great teams, but they have some top quality riders and the racing is generally tight and exciting. There's a bar, cheap snacks, a stall filled with racing memorabilia, but the racing is at the centre of the entertainment. Try standing by the starting gate to get the full-throttle excitement, although I prefer the third bend, where it is easier to catch the entire race. Don't watch from the bar though: the fences hide about half of the track. Far from the sectarian intensity of football, speedway does offer plenty of drama and danger.