Excellent work from hard working Dale supporter Derek Knott.

Totally refurbished the bottom gate turnstile.

Gid Job Derek.

The Dale have signed Gavin Hamilton. The young full back comes with massive potential to go higher.

An ex Scottish schoolboy international who has attracted attention from big clubs both sides off the border Welcome to the volley Gavin

The club are delighted to announce the signing of sought-after winger, Aidan Gibb, from Bathgate Thistle.

The pacey winger becomes Colin Strickland's first signing, joining for the remainder of the season and the new 23/24 season.

The club are delighted to confirm Chris Donnelly has extended his Contact until summer 2024

The club are delighted to confirm Lee Mc Guigan has extended his contract at the club until summer 2024, Lee is currently on loan to Stoneyburn Juniors.

The Club are delighted to confirm Stuart Mcleod has extended his contract at Volunteer park until summer 2024

The club are delighted to confirm Tomas Murphy has extended his contract at the club until summer 2024.

The club are delighted that Sammy Watson has extended his contract until summer 2024

The club are delighted to confirm Jayden has extended his contract until summer 2024

The club are delighted to confirm Andy Murphy has extended his contract until summer 2024

The club have tonight appointed the management team to take over from Derek after this season.

Colin Strickland will take over as first team manager assisted by Colin Leiper.

Both have a knowledge of the club and have ambition to take the club forward.

Young Dale player Lee McGuigan goes on short term loan to Stoneyburn Juniors.

We have done a few ATFC wallpapers for your phone that seem to be quite popular, looking to get them on here to download easily, in the meantime to guage the interest and how they work happy to email them out, if interested send email to macneil69@outlook.com  can customise a bit as well if you want your name on etc just let me know, these are for android not sure how they will go with yon iphone things but happy to experiment.

The club have extended Marc Allans loan until the end of the season.

Thanks to Marc's club East Stirlingshire for completing all the paperwork.

Taken from the Jim Bocky Dryburgh programme (v Bathgate, 5-1 to the Dale btw)

Can be found at the bottom of the History page. Good reading and makes you want to hug all concerned. 

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The Armadale v Bathgate match was sponsored by Robert Dryburgh in memory of his father Jim Bocky Dryburgh who would have celebrated his 100th year and played in the Dales only team to reach the Junior Cup final.

The Dale have completed the loan signing of young winger Marc Allan from East Stirling FC. Marc goes straight into the squad for Saturdays league match away to Bathgate Thistle. Welcome Marc.

The club have completed the signing of Stephen Donaghy.

Stephen recently played as a trialist having spent most of his football life in the Amateur game most recently with Fallin AFC.

Welcome to the volley .

Dale Smoker 9th October, speakers John McKelvie, John Gaghan, George Mc eil with our own Jimmy Smeaton.

3 course Dinner, £35, Goth ..Get your seat or table booked by contacting committee or Jimmy .

Club contacts for all age groups, click image.

All teams will be training at Volunteer Park from end September.

If your from the Dale you just got to play for THE DALE.

SOCCER SCHOOL INFO COMING SHORTLY

Welcome to the Dale a talented winger Jayden Fairley,  previous clubs Civil Service Strollers and Hibernian. Jayden was also a Scottish youth Internationalist. Welcome to the Volley Jayden.

Why not sponsor your favourite player for season 2022/23 Home and Away strip sponsorship available, £50 per shirt, support the Dale. Contact any committee member, via Facebook or use the Contact Us tab above.

Welcome to the Dale, Andy Murphy. An exceptional goalkeeper who recently played for Boness United. Another local lad home to make The Dale great again.

Welcome to the Volley SHOVES.

The club are proud to be involved in the inaugural Steven MacMillan Tournament at Stoneyburn. In memory of our dear friend Steven, A GREAT JUNIOR MAN, details will be on fixtures page.

Now underway, the biggest investment at Volunteer Park since the building of the main stand 100 years ago, to be installed, a 3G pitch, LED floodlighting, community pavilion and upgrade of existing pavilion . Bringing West Lothians oldest football ground up to modern standard.

Work hopefully done by October, home games till ground available to be played at Creamery Park, Bathgate

SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE

£80 ADULTS & £40 Concessions, thats 25% saving on pay at the gate.

VALID FOR ALL HOME LEAGUE MATCHES .

1pm, Cavalier Inn, The Armadale Thistle Supporters Club AGM (for clarity the supporters club run the football club and appoint the management committee) £10 annual subscription required to remain a member - if you are interested in the running or direction of the club please ATTEND.

End of Contract . We would like to thank Connor for his commitment to the club and wish him all the best in his football future . Big man has been superb this season . And Connor , you'll always be a DALEBOY

End of contract . Popular player Ryan Slessor will not be returning for season 2022-23 . We would like to thank Ryan For his many seasons off dedication and loyalty to the club . A great lad with a magnificent attitude we will miss him around the volley . All the best Ryan and remember You’ll always be a DALEBOY

End of Contract . Liam will not be returning for season 2022/23 . The club would like to thank Liam for his loyalty and devotion to the club over the seasons . All the best in whatever you choose and remember you'll always be a DALEBOY

At tonight's presentation night in the volley pavilion Robbie Feeney received. Top Goalscorer , Players player of the year and Supporters Player of the year ...

Sammy Watson took home the manager and coaches player of the year .DBWAH

Colin Leiper, the legend has spoke about next season, with the big man recovering from surgery he feels he has unfinished business at the volley and we all look forward to next season when he returns to the Dale line up ..DBWAH .

ANOTHER top player extending his contract at the Volley Chris Donnelly. Dougie has been superb this season he just dizny want to lose.

ANOTHER top player extending his contract at the Volley Scott Dalziel signs on for another season

Colin Strickland has extended his contract for another year. Coco joins the majority off the squad extending for next season where they will be joined in the summer by some exciting new signings and additions from the under 20's squad.

Stuart (STOOGS) McLeod has extended his contract at the club until summer 2023

Goal Machine Robbie Feeney has extended his contract at the club until summer 2023

Sammy Watson has extended his contract at the club until summer 2023

John James Henderson and Fraser Keast have extended contracts at the club until summer 2023

The club are pleased to confirm the contract extensions to summer 2023 off Stephen Horn and Tomas Murphy.

Rabbie Burns race night Volley pavilion 7pm after pumphy game 29th Jan

The DALE are delighted to complete the signing of former Linlithgow Rose captain Ruari McLennan, centre midfielder, welcome to the Dale.

Hospitality seating area now installed at the Volley.
Another step in improving the game experience at Volunteer Park.

Rumours that the seats are heated are unfounded.

Sad news tonight with the news our captain Colin Leiper will have to hang up his boots following the injury picked up in pre season.

We would like to wish the big man all the best with his future outside the game.

The big man's a gentleman and has been a pleasure to have around the Volley and will be sorely missed.

At tonight's EOSFL meeting (29/04/21) Armadale Thistle were accepted as members for the forthcoming season. This brings to an end more than 80 years of junior football in Armadale.

We look forward to the road ahead and hope the Dale public support the ambitions of the club. The club will also participate in the lowland development league at under 20 level.

We would like to thank the East Region Juniors for all the help over the years . Special thanks to John Reilly and Syd Mc Alpine for all the work and help they gave our club.

NOW LETS FOCUS ON THE FOOTBALL ...DBWAH.

THE CLUB COMPLETED THE PRE CONTRACT SIGNING OF COLIN STRICKLAND.

COCO WILL BE A GREAT ADDITION TO THE SQUAD AT VOLUNTEER PARK . 

ANOTHER PLAYER NOT WITH US NEXT SEASON WILL BE SCIFFO.

THE WEE MAN RETIRES FROM FITBAW FOLLOWING A GREAT CAREER IN THE JUNIORS.

WE THANK SCIFFO FOR HIS TIME AT THE VOLLEY, SUPERB PLAYER HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE HIM AT GAMES IN THE FUTURE .

Ground improvements continue, seats almost all installed, pitch looking great, well done to all involved.

CONTRACT EXTENSION-ROBERT SLOAN HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB FOR SEASON 2021-22

CONTRACT EXTENSION - LIAM KANE HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT FOR SEASON 2021-22

In a major coup Sir Paul Hartley signs on for next season.

CONTRACT EXTENSION. SAMMY WATSON HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB FOR SEASON 2021-22

CONTRACT EXTENSION-ROBBIE FEENEY HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT FOR SEASON. 2021-22 THIS WILL BE ROBBIES TENTH SEASON AT THE CLUB .

CONTRACT EXTENSION . TOMAS MURPHY HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT FOR SEASON 2021-22

Seats courtesy of Motherwell FC starting to be installed, ready for the new bums on seats season.

CONTRACT EXTENSION - CALUM RODGER HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB FOR SEASON 2021-22

CONTRACT EXTENSION - KYLE SAMPSON HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB FOR SEASON 2021-22

CONTRACT EXTENSION. STEPHEN HORN HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTACT FOR SEASON 2021-22

CONTRACT EXTENSION - RYAN SLESSOR EXTENDS CONTRACT FOR SEASON 2021-22

CONTRACT EXTENSION CLUB CAPTAIN COLIN LEIPER EXTENDS FOR SEASON 2021-22 .

FRASER KEAST HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB FOR THE 2021-22 SEASON .

AS WE START BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE WE LOOK AT NEW WAYS TO HELP FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLUB . A 50/50 DALE LOTTO DRAW HAS BEEN MENTIONED . £10 PER MONTH PAID BY STANDING ORDER OR TO ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER . FIRST DRAW SUNDAY 5 APRIL . WITH 50% OFF THE MONEY RAISED GOING TO DRAWN WINNER AND 50% TO CLUB DEVELOPMENT . ANY INTERESTED PARTY CAN CONTACT THE CLUB HERE THRU MESSAGES , BY EMAIL OR BY CONTACTING COMMITTEE MEMBER . SUPPORT THE DALE

Memorial bench delivered to volunteer park . This one for Bean Maxwell a supporter of the Dale for a number of years and supporter of many fundraisers . Bean's daughter Dot pictured with long term club treasurer John Lee .

Hopefully not too long until the bench is in use .

The Dale are delighted to complete the signing of local lad Fraser Keast .

Fraser had lots of interest from clubs but chose his home town team.

New Klubfunder page launched, you can get your season tickets here, play the lotto and check the results, give it a go support the Dale...

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DUE TO CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS THE DALE LOTTO WILL BE DRAWN AT 4PM IN THE VOLUNTEER PARK PAVILION BY AN AUTOMATED LOTTO APP. THIS DRAW WILL BE SHOWN ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER.

Thanks for your continued support

ARMADALE THISTLE JFC ARE DELIGHTED TO CONFIRM OUR UNDER 19’s SIDE WILL BE READY WHENEVER THE NEW SEASON STARTS . ANY PLAYERS INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF A PROGRESSIVE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB SHOULD CONTACT THE CLUB . WATCH OUT FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS. DBWAH

THE SOCIALLY DISTANT AGM WILL BE HELD AT VOLUNTEER PARK ON SUNDAY 9 AUGUST AT 12 noon . . ALL WELCOME .

WITH THE NEW SEASON LIKELY TO START OCTOBER THE CLUB NEED TO START FUNDRAISING AGAIN .

Starting with the Dale lotto . Hopefully we will have the lotto back week commencing 20 July with the first draw Sunday 26 July . Please try and do your bit to support the club . We are also looking at a socially distant prize bingo on the volley pitch and a race night under the cover .

We are hoping to have an online payment platform for our lotto before our restart . Watch out for info

PLEASE SUPPORT THE CLUB

Last night the club became victim to what can only be described as a MORONIC IDIOTIC ATTACK . Thousands of pounds of damage, CCTV footage is being investigated, annoying thing is people obviously seen and heard this and done nothing. We will put up pictures of the guilty party . 

Such a shame after all the hardwork by Committee and volunteers to make Volunteer Park a place all of the community can be proud of, your club your ground.

The club will follow guidelines as laid out in latest East of Scotland FA release, copy can be found in the Fixtures/Results Section.

The Dale have completed the signing of goalkeeper JOHNATHON CLEMENTS, Johnathon is a product of the hibs youth set up recently playing for Cowdenbeath, Stoneyburn and Blackburn United.

Welcome to the Volley JOHNATHON .

The club have completed the signing of ROBBIE FEENEY.

Yes he is indeed back . The talisman front man returns to the volley.

Welcome HOME Robbie plenty more celebrations and goals left in those legs

The club have completed the signing of DECLAN BRADY.

Declan played with Fauldhouse United last season and brings experience and strength to our defence . Welcome to the Volley DECLAN.

THE CLUB HAVE COMPLETED THE SIGNING OF SAMMY WATSON.

Sammy was Fauldhouse United captain last season and brings pace and experience to the Dale defence . Welcome to the Volley SAMMY.

Wellies will soon no longer be needed to get into the ground with a fantastic team of volunteers almost finished laying the new road in behind the goals, well done to all for the hard work involved.

Everyone at Armadale Thistle was deeply saddened to learn about the untimely passing of Mathew Rickis at the weekend.

Mathew was a fine young man and a very promising up and coming footballer who played for Broxburn Athletic Colts Under 19's. Mathew was also due to take up a prestigious football scholarship in the USA later this year.

Matty, as he was known to his many friends, was a well known face at the Volunteer Park and would occasionally come along and lend his Dad a hand in and around the ground. Last year he also did some preseason training with Armadale Thistle prior to the season kicking-off and it was clearly apparent that he was a gifted young player who showed a great deal of promise.

From all the Players, Coaching Staff, Supporters Club and Committee at Armadale Thistle FC, our thoughts and prayers are with Mathew's Mother and Father Anne Marie and Kenny and his Sisters Charlotte and Emma as well as his many friends at this very sad time.

Armadale Thistle Supporters Club.

Volunteer Park continues to improve, click on the toilet image to the left to watch a wee video exclusive, we know it's just a toilet and not too exciting to watch but for those that know the previous toilets it's worth a wee peak. A lot of hard work went in to these and all concerned have a pat on the back.

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https://www.facebook.com/100026445405144/videos/556854258539416/

Back for his sixth season at the volley, the man with the magic feet . LIAM GRAY.. DBWAH

Yes Dale fans, the legendary Sciffo is back again next season. It's great to have him around the volley for another season.

In football players come and go. We would like to thank Hissy and Willie for all the hard work during their time at the club . Scott has been a great lad sadly he has had his share of bad luck with injuries, we wish him all the best with his football future. Willie is a local lad who added some skill to the team when we really needed it . Hopefully both lads will still call into the volley from time to time.

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND GREAT ATTITUDE.

Can supporters please direct message player of year votes.

No night out this year but we must thank the lads for their effort throughout the season. Thanks..

Following yesterday's announcement from the SFA/SPFL Covid-19 Response Group, the East Region Management committee last night held a video conference meeting and I can confirm that due to the shutdown of all football activities being extended to the 10th June 2020, all remaining League and Cup Fixtures are now cancelled.

Further details on the Leagues will be issued as soon as possible.

Please follow the official statements by the Scottish Government, stay at home and stay safe.

Grand national draw done today as a raffle due to situation.
£100 - Giorgio
£50- John Lee
£25- Nancy Baird
£25-Mathew Rickis

Thanks to everybody that took part, thanks to Giorgio and Nancy who have donated winnings to club, fantastic gestures.

DUE TO RECENT HEALTH CONCERNS ALL FOOTBALL HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE .

We will update regarding fixtures as soon as we are notified .

Burst of contract extensions this week, well done the committee for the hard work and the players for the commitment.

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LIAM KANE HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB UNTIL SUMMER 2021

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RYAN SLESSOR EXTENDS CONTRACT UNTIL SUMMER 2021

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CALUM RODGER HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT UNTIL SUMMER 2021.

ANOTHER DALE BOY COMMITTED TO THE CLUB

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ROBERT SLOAN HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB UNTIL SUMMER 2021.

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STEPHEN HORN HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT UNTILL SUMMER 2021.

ANOTHER SUPER PLAYER COMMITTED TO THE DALE

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COLIN LEIPER HAS EXTENDED HIS CONTRACT AT THE CLUB UNTIL SUMMER 2021 AND HE IS GONNA BE A DAD AGAIN, Congratulations.

Our next fundraising quiz is on Thursday 27th February at 7pm in Armadale Bowling Club.
Our fantastic Quiz Master, Mr. Peter Cowan is looking forward to welcoming you along.

Last months quiz was fantastic. Teams of up to 5 and costs £5 per team.

Hope to see you all there.

**Please spread the word**

TODAYS MATCH (v Pumpherston) IS SPONSORED BY THE COLLINS FAMILY.

IN THE MEMORY OF A GREAT FRIEND OF THE CLUB TAM COLLINS .

A BENCH IN TAMS MEMORY HAS RECENTLY BEEN COMPLETED BY THE ARMADALE SHED WHICH WILL HAVE A PERMANENT PLACE AT THE VOLLEY (Picture up when it arrives)

TAM SADLY MISSED BY US ALL .

A new Welcome to the Volunteer Park sign has been installed at the top entrance within the Community Planter area. The sign depicts the old grandstand that burnt down in the early 1930's plus an image of the current enclosure, the Piper represents the grounds connection with the Royal Scots Volunteer Battalion and is based on the statue at the new War Memorial. Hence the name the Volunteer Park.

The wee cloth capped lads represent Armadale Thistle's origins in season 1935/36 and if you look closely you can see the images of six greyhounds to denote the grounds use as the town's original Greyhound Stadium in the 1920's which supplemented the revenue for the then senior team Armadale FC.

A big thanks to Garry at Void Designs for designing creating and installing the sign. In addition thanks to Colin from the Mill Garden Centre for creating and planting out the Community Planter along with Paul from T&D Fencing and Conner from TRB Valeting.

The project was conceived by Armadale Thistle Supporters Club and sponsored by Armadale Community Council via a grant from West Lothian Council's Town Centre Regeneration Fund and a donation from the Armadale Thistle Volley Fund.

The club have completed the transfer of John James Henderson from Fauldhouse United today. JJ has signed until summer 2021 . WELCOME BACK TO THE DALE ...

Steven Manson has been released by the club and we wish Steven all the best for the future. 

Gary McLachlan has returned to training with the Dale.

Checked some stats on visits to website, turns out way more  people use their phone to visit the site but after having a look myself I decided it wasn't very mobile friendly, always looked good to me on my PC, so even though it's twice the work for me we will have 2 versions available so you should start to notice an improvement when having a look via your mobile. 

New Club Shop page added, check it out from menu above and follow link to the Macron website where we now have our own section.

Hope to add some other bits and pieces in here which are available from the club, scarves, hats etc....