Scott Arfield on the move again

[randomclaret2]

Moved from Bolton to Falkirk, where his career started

[bobinho]

I’m sure we all remember with fondness exactly what he did….

[Swizzlestick]

i like it when players reach the end of their career at the club where it all started. Think Robben did the same with Groningen.

[ClaretTony]

He’s only had three League One starts this season for Bolton. He’s 36 now.

[durhamclaret]

Good on you Super Scotty, I remember his debut for us at York in a cup game, sat near his family, still lives in Glasgow, so great all round for him and his family.

[Foshiznik]

i like it when players reach the end of their career at the club where it all started. Think Robben did the same with Groningen.

Same, it’s a nice book end to a footballing career. Rooney to Everton and Lallana and Walcott to Southampton spring to mind more recently.

Seems to happen at lower league clubs more often with Charlie Austin to Swindon being a stand out of previous Clarets.

[4:20]

Great memories of Sir Scott. I'll always remember his winner close to the end of the game at home to Everton in 2016 and him running down the touchline in front of the Longside celebrating.

[IanMcL]

Pleased to see Scott has re-signed for Falkirk, the club where it all began, for him

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/f ... ch-4974070

As I am in Stirling, more often than not, I must try and align the stars and go and see him. Then I can chant, "You'll always be a Claret".

Good luck Scotty.

[Elizabeth]

Pleased to see Scott has re-signed for Falkirk, the club where it all began, for him

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/f ... ch-4974070

As I am in Stirling, more often than not, I must try and align the stars and go and see him. Then I can chant, "You'll always be a Claret".

Good luck Scotty.

When I stayed in Stirling last year I had a choice of watching either Stirling and Falkirk. As Stirling were away I went to watch Falkirk who beat Hearts in a Cup Match. I adopted the Bairns as my team and have been wishing them well in their quest to win the Scottish Championship. They've been top for months now and Scotty joining them will hopefully get them over the line

[Dougall]

The Bairns have always been my second club (my Grandad signed for Burnley from Falkirk). I’ve always felt they’re a lot like Burnley- a club with great history but they have endured some tough times over the years.
I’d have loved it if our owners had adopted Falkirk as our Scottish partners rather than Dundee

[FeedTheArf]

Moved from Bolton to Falkirk, where his career started

Good luck, Scott!

My favourite Burnley player.

[bobinho]

The Bairns have always been my second club (my Grandad signed for Burnley from Falkirk). I’ve always felt they’re a lot like Burnley- a club with great history but they have endured some tough times over the years.
I’d have loved it if our owners had adopted Falkirk as our Scottish partners rather than Dundee

Who was (is) your grandad Dougall?

[ClaretTony]

Good on you Super Scotty, I remember his debut for us at York in a cup game, sat near his family, still lives in Glasgow, so great all round for him and his family.

A few weeks before that he played as a trialist in a friendly at Morecambe. One former prominent member of the message board posted that if players such as Scott Arfield were the level of our ambition then we were going nowhere.

He was very wrong. Five years he was with us and he didn’t owe us anything when he left. Scott was one of a group of players that Sean Dyche definitely got one hell of a tune out of.

[IanMcL]

When I stayed in Stirling last year I had a choice of watching either Stirling and Falkirk. As Stirling were away I went to watch Falkirk who beat Hearts in a Cup Match. I adopted the Bairns as my team and have been wishing them well in their quest to win the Scottish Championship. They've been top for months now and Scotty joining them will hopefully get them over the line

Did you wave to me, when you were in Stirling? Where did you stay? (I do AirB&B)

I have only watched Stirling twice, so far. Matches usually clash or it is pouring with rain! Must definitely try and see Scotty.

[Dougall]

Who was (is) your grandad Dougall?

Clue is in the name
Billy Dougall - player, trainer, physio and manager (briefly) from 1920s to 1960s with a short break to gain his medical qualifications!

[Elizabeth]

Did you wave to me, when you were in Stirling? Where did you stay? (I do AirB&B)

I have only watched Stirling twice, so far. Matches usually clash or it is pouring with rain! Must definitely try and see Scotty.

Yes, but you were preoccupied with Madge. A Travelodge at a Service Station. Loved the Falkirk Wheel and the match day experience. I think the ground holds around 7,000.
I'll bear your Air B&B in mind

[Clive 1960]

Good luck Scott, unfortunately didn't work out at Bolton and some lads i know asked me what he brought to our side i said as a free transfer he was really good just like Michael Duff but time probably caught up with him now ...

[IanMcL]

Yes, but you were preoccupied with Madge. A Travelodge at a Service Station. Loved the Falkirk Wheel and the match day experience. I think the ground holds around 7,000.
I'll bear your Air B&B in mind

Ha! My barn is 1.4 miles away from the services. You probably were waving! Falkirk Wheel is really impressive. The Kelpies wondrous. Stirling Castle is the best in Scotland to visit. Much more going on than Edinburgh Castle, which is still military.

[Elizabeth]

I had a most marvellous 3 hours experiencing the wonders of Stirling Castle. I couldn't get packed up for the Kelpies and didn't want to miss the football match. The barn sounds impressive

[Burnleyareback2]

A few weeks before that he played as a trialist in a friendly at Morecambe. One former prominent member of the message board posted that if players such as Scott Arfield were the level of our ambition then we were going nowhere.

He was very wrong. Five years he was with us and he didn’t owe us anything when he left. Scott was one of a group of players that Sean Dyche definitely got one hell of a tune out of.

A classic Sean Dyche signing, rejected from Huddersfield and one of the most important players that we had for many years. Pope, Gudmondson, Boyd, Jones etc etc etc

[IanMcL]

I had a most marvellous 3 hours experiencing the wonders of Stirling Castle. I couldn't get packed up for the Kelpies and didn't want to miss the football match. The barn sounds impressive

Fortunately, the guests think so. I love it!

[IanMcL]

Just had a look. Earliest possible match for me is 19th April! So many clashes with the Clarets.

[jdrobbo]

Brilliant area. And these little (or really rather enormous) creatures overlook the ground.

The Kelpies are truly fantastic.

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[Quicknick]

i like it when players reach the end of their career at the club where it all started. Think Robben did the same with Groningen.

Leighton James.

[IanMcL]

Leighton James.

Helped keep us in football.

[Quicknick]

Helped keep us in football.

He certainly did, Ian.

[Paul Waine]

Best wishes, Scott Arfield.

Many of us know why Scott Arfield wore #37 shirt at Burnley - in memory of his mate who wore #37 at Falkirk and died, age 17, in an accident. Falkirk retired #37 in the young lad's memory. Scott Arfield will wear #37, again, while he's at Falkirk. The #37 shirt will be retired again when Scott Arfield is no longer on the playing staff at Falkirk and Falkirk will retire the #37 shirt again. That's class.

[Pickles]

My favourite player of the last decade or so. Fit the system so well, worked his arse off and scored some brilliant and important goals.

Hannibal actually reminds me of him a bit in terms of being a high energy midfielder who can play as a narrow winger. Just needs the goals!

[durhamclaret]

Just scored for Falkirk in the 1st minute!

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Scott gets another 3-2

[durhamclaret]

Scotty hat trick!

[IanMcL]

Yesssssssssssssss!!!!!

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Come on Burnley Come on Burnley Come on Burnley

[IanMcL]

Yesssssssssssssss!!!!!

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Come on Burnley Come on Burnley Come on Burnley

Ha! Here checking on Scotty's hatrick and we score!

[chekhov]

Incredible. Well done Scotty. What a homecoming!

[IanMcL]

So he scored 3 on his first match debut. Needs 7 next time, to cement his number 37 into legend.

[Ric_C]

Fairytale stuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGNsP0aG31k

[Guller Bull]

Heartwarming stuff!!

[IrkthePurists]

Best wishes, Scott Arfield.

Many of us know why Scott Arfield wore #37 shirt at Burnley - in memory of his mate who wore #37 at Falkirk and died, age 17, in an accident. Falkirk retired #37 in the young lad's memory. Scott Arfield will wear #37, again, while he's at Falkirk. The #37 shirt will be retired again when Scott Arfield is no longer on the playing staff at Falkirk and Falkirk will retire the #37 shirt again. That's class.

Class, and scores a hat-trick as well. That is one of the best stories that football has ever produced. Super Scotty Arfield.

[IrkthePurists]

Fairytale stuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGNsP0aG31k

Thanks for posting this. If you do nothing else today watch this. Magnificent stuff.

[clansman]

That is one enthusiastic commentator!! Well done Scotty .

[Dazzler]

Falkirk v Hamilton on BBC Scotland/Iplayer, 7.45

A Falkirk win will seal promotion and the title, a draw or defeat, and Livingston, who are at home to Partick, could well pip them.

[Dazzler]

Falkirk have only picked up a point in their last 3 matches, conceding 6 goals. 5 of those after Arfield has been substituted around the 65-minute mark in those three games.

[Dazzler]

Relegated Hamilton 1-0 up

[agreenwood]

It’s odd that Scottish professional football allows artificial pitches, but English football doesn’t.

They can be a massive financial help to smaller clubs.

[Dazzler]

Arfield blazes over from 10 yards out.

[Woodleyclaret]

Plastic pitches are so 80s
Our mixed with real grass is much better.

[Rowls]

My favourite player of the last decade or so.

Same. Came across as a great guy too.

Low-key in love with him as the kids possibly say.

[Rowls]

It’s odd that Scottish professional football allows artificial pitches, but English football doesn’t.

They can be a massive financial help to smaller clubs.

Latitude plays a key factor here.

Plastic allowed in the non leagues in England.

[wadeswondergoal]

Plastic pitches are so 80s
Our mixed with real grass is much better.

Who plays on a plastic pitch?

[agreenwood]

Latitude plays a key factor here.

Plastic allowed in the non leagues in England.

I live reasonably close to Harrogate Town. They had to rip their artificial pitch up when the were promoted to the EFL a few years ago.

It seemed a real shame because the stadium went from being in use almost 7 days of the week to just being there for the men’s first team. Aside from being a source of income for Harrogate, it was a real community facility that disappeared overnight.