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WOLVES PLAY-OFF HOMEGAME AT MEADOWBANK CONFIRMED
Edinburgh Wolves Vs Shropshire Revolution : 2:30pm Sunday 5th September, Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh
The Wolves' first ever play-off opponents are now confirmed as the Shropshire Revolution, a team the Wolves defeated 6-3 on the road to clinch this home play-off game and the Northern Conference Championship.
With homefield advantage the Wolves are expecting a big turnout for this their first ever play-off game. Already requests for Wolves Merchandise have seen an upturn, as fans want to show their team colours ahead of the big game.
Details for the game, including ticket prices and entertainment, will be released shortly. In the meantime, fans who have asked to make donations to the Wolves Play-Off Run can do so using our Just Giving Page
WOLVES CONTINUE WINNING STREAK WITH 19-9 WIN ON THE ROAD AT GLASGOW TIGERS
Edinburgh Wolves 19 - 9 Glasgow Tigers : Sunday 15th August, Glasgow, Scotland
The Edinburgh Wolves have extended their winning streak to seven games and posted a best ever regular season record of 8-2 with a hard fought victory over the Glasgow Tigers.
While the Wolves had already secured the conference title the previous weekend on the road, the Tigers needed to win to remain in the play-off hunt. Once again the Wolves scored in all three phases of the game to tame the Tigers. A special team's touchdown for Stu Galloway was followed by a defensive interception for a touchdown by Dan Cameron, giving the Wolves a 13-3 lead at the half. The second half saw the Wolves extend their lead with James Foster's touchdown run before Glasgow picked up a late touchdown to pull them to within two scores by the end of the game.
WOLVES CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS AND PLAY-OFF BOUND AFTER ROAD VICTORY AGAINST REVOLUTION
Edinburgh Wolves 6 - 3 Shropshire Revolution : Saturday 7th August, Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, England
The Edinburgh Wolves have made team history and extended their 2010 season by making the Play-Offs as Scottish Conference Champions after a close fought 6-3 victory on the longest road trip of the year... so far.
The victory gives Edinburgh seven wins for the season and extends a six game winning streak. However, the play-off home game will have to wait until the weekend of the 5th September, as the Wolves still have one final regular season game to go which will be at the Glasgow Tigers next weekend (15th August).
WOLVES JUNIOR TEAM HOST TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY 24th JULY
Edinburgh Wolves, Clyde Valley Falcons, Glasgow Tigers & Highland Wildcats : Round Robin Tournament of 5 Man American Football - Saturday 24th July, Jack Kane Centre, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Wolves Junior Team are back in action this weekend this time in their home tournament against the visiting Clyde Valley Falcons, Glasgow Tigers and Highland Wildcats. Like all tournaments in Scotland at Junior level there is a round robin format, with each team playing all the others on the day. Each team will play 3 games and over the season will attend 4 tournaments, so all teams in Scotland will have player 12 games and all against the same opponents.
The format of Junior games is 5 man football, which is as you can imagine a little different to the full size game at youth and adult levels. But all the same excitement, running, tackling, blocking, passing and catching are in every game.
The Wolves hosted tournament is at Jack Kane Centre, Edinburgh. The first pair of games kick off at 11am (games last approx 1 hour) and the final round of games are expected to kick off no later than 2:30pm. Attendance is free, but we warn you to bring an umbrella if it's raining and maybe some older shoes for the field!
While attendance is free, you can order team merchandise on the day and you can also donate directly to the Wolves Junior Team using the Junior Teams Just Giving Page. Please do tick if you are UK Tax Payer wanting to give Gift Aid as we then get extra money (for nothing) back from the Government! http://www.justgiving.com/EdinburghWolvesJuniors
WOLVES SACK TROJANS TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED AT HOME
Edinburgh Wolves 19-6 West Coast Trojans : Sunday 11th of July, Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Wolves moved even closer to the playoffs with a decisive defeat of the visiting West Coast Trojans at Meadowbank Stadium. With a perfect home record in 2010 after their last regular season home game, the Wolves are certainly a force to be reckoned with.
The game against West Coast was considered the Wolves biggest game of the year so far and the match lived up to the billing in a bruising and hard hitting defensive encounter. With the exception of an early drive which gave West Coast a 6-0 lead, the Wolves Defence shut down the Trojan threat and for the fourth game in a row added to the score board, this time with a safety.
After the opening West Coast score the game was close until the 4th quarter when the Wolves dominated both sides of the ball. The offence scored two rushing touchdowns from Ross Young and James "Stiffler" Foster with kicked conversions adding to the previous defensive safety and Kieran Smith's field goal to give the final score of 19-6.
The Wolves record is now 6 wins out of 8 games and with two games to go in the regular season the Wolves are close to the playoffs as they've ever been. While the next two games are in August the team won't be taking a break and will be training with their eyes firmly on the game against Shropshire where a win on the Road would confirm the Wolves as playoff bound.
HELP OUR LIONS GO FOR EUROPEAN GOLD
The countdown to the European Championships in Frankfurt is now well underway for the GB Lions senior team, with players, coaches and staff starting to make their final preparations for the challenge ahead.
Playing for the Lions requires hard work and dedication, as well as attendance at regular training and development camps across the UK. As those involved in the sport know, playing American Football can be an expensive business, and travelling internationally to represent your country comes with additional financial commitments for everyone involved.
While the British American Football Association are proud to provide the team with financial support as part of their National Programme, the GB Lions are without corporate sponsorship to offset the remainder of their costs, and need your help to raise funds to complete their quest for European gold.
A Just Giving fundraising page is now available if you would like to make a donation to support the team in their endeavours.
The Just Giving page has been created by GB Lions Offensive Line Coach Don Edmonston, also head coach of The Edinburgh Wolves. Don commented: “I feel privileged to be able to contribute as a coach now and bring my previous experience as a former European Gold medal winner back in 1991 to the table. If the Just Giving page can help offset costs to the players, I feel it’s the least we can do.”
GB Lions Head Coach Riq Ayub is supportive of the fundraising plan: “The European Championships is the culmination of four years of constant hard work and unbelievable effort by all the players, coaches and staff who volunteer their time to the programme. I’d like to thank Don and the Wolves for their efforts with the Just Giving page and I really hope it can help provide us with additional funding.”
The Edinburgh Wolves were able to set up a Just Giving page on behalf of the GB Lions thanks to their Community Amateur Sports Club status, but unfortunately will be unable to claim Gift Aid for any donations made. If making a donation, in order to make sure it’s correctly processed, please select ‘I am not a UK taxpayer’ in this instance.
To find out more, visit the GB Lions Just Giving page.
WOLVES WIN AND HAVE SWEPT BLACKHAWKS NOW FACE TROJANS
Edinburgh Wolves 7 - 0 Clyde Valley Blackhawks : Saturday 3rd of July Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Wolves edged another close defensive match against the Clyde Valley Blackhawks to sweep the two game series of 2010 and retain the lead in the conference. The decisive score came late in the game when Maxim Popelyushko recovered a Blackhawks fumble in their endzone for a Wolves Touchdown.
The win lifts the Wolves to five wins in the season and gives a decisive tie breaker over the Clyde Valley Blackhawks. The Wolves next play at home against the West Coast Trojans who drew eight all with the Glasgow Tigers - that result re-confirmed the Wolves as top of the table for the North Conference and gave a little more separation for the Wolves over the rest of the teams.
Edinburgh Wolves Vs West Coast Trojans : Sunday 11th of July 2:30pm , Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
WOLVES FACE BLACKHAWKS THEN TROJANS IN BACK TO BACK JULY HOME GAMES
Edinburgh Wolves Vs Clyde Valley Blackhawks : Saturday 3rd of July 2:30pm , Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Wolves host the Clyde Valley Blackhawks on Saturday in the first of two back to back weekend home games that will determine the direction of the Wolves 2010 Season.
Two weeks ago in their road game against the Blackhawks the Wolves carved out a narrow 15-13 win. Now the Blackhawks come to Edinburgh looking to spoil the Wolves perfect home record. It promises to be an edgy game with both sides knowing exactly what they are up against.
The Wolves will be banking on the support of their Home Fans on Saturday and with the 4th of July weekend a bumper crowd is expected to celebrate the best export the USA ever produced - the sport of American Football!
All the usual Wolves Experience will be in place on Saturday with the Wolves Cheerleaders performing a half time show, Mic'ed up Referees to help fans follow the game, live in game commentary and music as well as Hot Dogs, Cool Drinks, hot drinks and snacks available at the Wolves Kiosk along with the Full 2010 Wolves Merchandise Range.
Tickets cost only £3 for adults, £1 for Children. Kids go free with paying adult.
The best value for money you can find during the Summer Holidays!
Edinburgh Wolves Vs Clyde Valley Blackhawks : Saturday 3rd of July 2:30pm , Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
WOLVES DOWN BLACKHAWKS WITH AWAY VICTORY
Edinburgh Wolves 15 - 13 Clyde Valley Blackhawks : Sunday 20th June, Wishaw Sports Centre
The Edinburgh Wolves travelled through to face the 2-0 Clyde Valley Blackhawks, hoping to secure a father’s day victory in stiflingly hot conditions and with a number of key personnel missing.
The game could not have got off to a worse start for the Wolves with Clyde Valley marching down the field running and passing the ball effectively, with their fleet of running backs, before finally scoring with a 20 yard touchdown run to put them up 6-0 after the extra point was missed.
The Wolves offence then took to the field and with new starting quarter back Scott Hackett looking to lead the wolves to their second straight victory with him under centre. However he would not have things all his own way this week, with the Clyde Valley defensive line consistently pressuring him, the Wolves turned to Richard “Biscuit” Anderson who had another solid days running on the ground and was able to gain yards for the wolves to put them into field goal position, where Kieran Smith then converted from 30 yards out with a thunderous kick, putting the score to 6-3 at the half.
After the restart both teams struggled to move the ball effectively and Clyde Valley showed that there defence which had on average allowed only 15 points a game, where deserving of the pre match hype, intercepting two passes. For their part the Wolves defence once again stepped up with Corners Mike Rodger and Andy Maciver preventing the Clyde valley quarterback from completing any deep passes to his wide receivers.
The game then moved onto the fourth quarter and it could not have started worse for the Wolves, with Clyde Valley driving down the field before eventually scoring on a 1 yard touchdown run into the end zone, the extra point was made putting them up 13-3. All was not lost however as on the ensuing kickoff by Clyde Valley, speedy return man Stuart Galloway managed to evade several Blackhawks and ran in for a 90 yard touchdown, his second in consecutive games. The score was now 13-9 after the Wolves missed the extra point.
The Wolves defence then stopped the Blackhawks offence forcing them to punt, the punt was then collected by Andy MacIver who with thanks to excellent blocking by Danny Guy and Dan Cameron ran the ball 65 yards for the touchdown and to give the wolves the lead, again the extra point was missed, and the score was 13-15 with 2 minutes left in the game and the Blackhawks needing only a field goal to win. The Wolves Defence kept them out and completed one of the most astounding comebacks in Wolves history.
The Wolves will next be in action on Saturday the 3rd of July at Meadowbank Stadium against the Clyde valley Blackhawks Kick Off is at 2:30pm and entry is £3.00
WOLVES DECLAW TIGERS WITH 3rd HOME VICTORY
Edinburgh Wolves 19 - 14 Glasgow Tigers : Sunday 13th June, Meadowbank Stadium
The Edinburgh Wolves recorded their 3 straight home victory with a close 19-14 win over the visiting Glasgow Tigers. The game was part of Edinburgh's Festival of Sport and the Wolves put on a show and a half scoring in the air, on the ground and with a kick return.
The Wolves never lost the lead during the game following the opening touchdown, scored by running back Richard "Biscuit" Anderson. Kieran Smith slotted the conversion to give the Wolves a 7-0 lead.
Following a number of punts for field position the Wolves capitalised on a Glasgow mistake and found themselves again with the ball deep in Glasgow territory where Scott Hackett found Stuey Galloway with a passing touchdown. A high snap on the conversion attempt was recovered by Keiran Smith but as the attempt was unsuccessful the Wolves lead 13-0.
With Glasgow on the ropes the Wolves Defence were caught out on a well executed fake punt by Glasgow which set up a goal line first down for the Tigers. With the Wolves defence stepping up the pressure it took to the third attempt for Glasgow to get across the goal line to score a touchdown, when the conversion attempt failed the Wolves led 13-6 before the restart kick.
However the Wolves soon extended the lead again as on the kick off Stuey Galloway returned the ball for an 80 yard return for a touchdown. Giving a half time score of 19-6. The Second half was a tense affair with the Wolves offence looking to grind out the clock and the Wolves Defence led by Wolves Defensive Game MVP Kieran Smith working hard to keep Glasgow out of the Endzone. While Glasgow did score again the Wolves Defence kept the damage to a minimum and kept forcing three and punt by Glasgow. With five minutes remaining in the game the Wolves offence took to the field and rewarded their defence and the fans with a clock control drive to squeeze the time out of the game and run out 19-14 victors over last years Scottish Division Champions.
The Wolves next play away from home at Clyde Valley on the 20th of June, with the next Wolves home game at Meadowbank Stadium on Saturday 3rd of July.
WOLVES PUT ROMANS TO THE SWORD
Edinburgh 16 - 0 Chester : Sunday 30th May, Meadowbank Stadium
The Edinburgh Wolves levelled their season record with another win at home, this time against the Chester Romans with a 16-0 victory.
In a tense nervy game, which remained scoreless until less than 5 minutes remained in the match, the Edinburgh Wolves Offense sparked to life as Ross Young once again scored for the Wolves with a powerful touchdown run. Only a few minutes later, Richard Anderson would seal the win with another touchdown run.
Between the two touchdowns, the Wolves Defense, who recorded their first shut out of the season, also recorded another defensive score at home with a safety recorded for sacking Chester in their endzone.
A full match report can be found here.
With four games gone for the 2010 season the Wolves now have two wins and two losses and have a week off ahead of their next home game at Meadowbank on Sunday 13th of June, which is also part of the Edinburgh Festival of Sport.
WOLVES LOSE TROJAN WAR
Edinburgh Wolves 6 - 26 West Coast TrojansGeorge V Playing Fields, Renfrew
The Edinburgh Wolves lost a hard fought battle away from home against the West Coast Trojans who only last year had been playing in Division 1. However the Wolves won't have my time to reflect on the loss as they face the Chester Romans on Sunday at Meadowbank - kick off at 2:30pm.
WOLVES RUN OUT A WIN OVER WILDCATS
Edinburgh Wolves 22 - 13 Highland Wildcats
In front of their home fans the Edinburgh Wolves evened their season record with a hard fought victory against the visiting Highland Wildcats at Meadowbank Stadium. After a tightly fought first half where defences dominated, the second half saw all the games points. With two touchdowns on the ground by Wolves academy graduate running back Ross Young and a timely interception for a touchdown by Graeme Taylor, the Wolves were able to dominate the clock in the second half and run out winners.
WOLVES READY TO GET REVENGE AGAINST WILDCATS
Edinburgh Vs Highland : Saturday 8th May, Meadowbank Stadium, 2:30pm Saturday sees the Edinburgh Wolves Home Opener of the 2010 Season at Meadowbank Stadium and the Wolves will be looking use their home field advantage to good effect and get revenge against the Wildcats.
Two weeks ago in their road game against the Wildcats the Wolves racked up a 2 to 1 yardage advantage Highland. But mistakes and penalties robbed the Wolves of victory. In the 13 days since that match there's been one thing on the mind of the Wolves - Cut the Mistakes and they can win this game and get swift revenge. Make no mistake on Saturday at 2:30pm the Wolves will be raring to go and will be counting on the Meadowbank support to spur them on.
Part of that support will be the brand new Edinburgh Wolves Cheerleaders! For the first time ever the Wolves have their very own Cheerleading Squad to support them from the sidelines!The Wolves will also have their new range of merchandise available for the 2010 season including New Caps, Hoodies & T-shirts available in the kiosk. The Wolves home game tradition continues with live in match commentary, music, full colour match program, and hot/cold food available.
The Wolves realise that everyone is feeling the pinch this year in their wallet and are pleased to confirm... Ticket Prices for 2010 have been lowered to £3 for adults and £1 for under 16s (but kids go free with a paying adult)
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH OUR WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT WHICH WE HOPE TO RESOLVE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
WOLVES LOSE ON THE ROAD TO WILDCATS
For the second straight year the Edinburgh Wolves lost the opening game of their campaign away from home. In a close game it was the Highland Wildcats who would ultimately make the fewest errors and capitalise on field position to win 20-14.
While the Wolves racked up on the day a 2 to 1 yardage advantage over the Wildcats, it was the statistic of turnovers which determined the game, with the Wolves turning over the ball eight times, twice in their own redzone, giving Highland only 18 yard drives to score.
The result has put more preasure on the Wolves ahead of the return fixture and the Wolves home opener at Meadowbank on Saturday 8th May to even the score against the Wildcats.
A full match report can be found here.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH OUR WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT WHICH WE HOPE TO RESOLVE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
THE WAIT IS OVER! WOLVES SEASON STARTS ON ROAD ON SUNDAY
From the Tryouts to Football School, from friendly game against a division 1 Side to Training Camp, the Wolves Pre-Season is officially over on Sunday 25th of April, as the Wolves travel north to take on the Highland Wildcats in Inverness.
Everything the Wolves have been working on since August last year will be put to the test as they play their first competitive game of 2010. Despite having held Highland last year scoreless in their two games, the Wolves know that this Wildcat team will be more dangerous than ever.
Wolves Head Coach Don Edmonston isn't underestimating his opponents "I said last year that as the Wildcats would get more game time they would become a more dangerous opponent and as their season went on they got better and better, giving a few teams a bit of a scare in the last games of 2009. They now have got a full season under their belts now and they've been able to work on their game without having prying eyes on them from around central Scotland, so I'm fully expecting a tough and difficult game.
"We are going to just focus on what we do well and play solid fundamental football. We know what we are capable of and with the new blood in out team we know we've got the depth to do well this year. It's going to be a test of our off-season preparation this week and an even bigger test when Highland will be visiting us only 13 days later at our home opener at Meadowbank, as both teams will know what the other does by then and it will be fresh in the memory."
The Wolves 2010 Season begins on the Road in 2010 with this trip to Inverness - Kick off is at Bught Park, Inverness at 2:30pm. The Wolves First Home Game is on Saturday 8th May at Meadowbank Stadium, KO 2:30pm. Tickets and event details will be confirmed next week. For more information about joining the Wolves as a Player, Coach, Volunteer or just as a Fan contact us.
WITH THEIR SCHEDULE CONFIRMED WOLVES UP TEMPO
As the clock ticks down to the opening game of the 2010 season, the Edinburgh Wolves are upping the tempo as they prepare for the season.
After a successful pre season match up against Dundee Hurricanes on Easter sunday, the Wolves now move on to their annual residential training camp weekend. Starting on Friday 9th of April and lasting until Sunday 11th of April the Wolves Training Camp is a tradition that gives veterans and rookies a chance to show their abilities as they fight to move up or stay put on the depth chart. The residential camp is also a great opportunity to improve team unity and has helped the Wolves to great starts in their seasons.
Coach Don Edmonston: “Training Camp is a unique opportunity that we offer to our players that no other team in Scotland can provide and gives a whole weekend to prepare for the season with training sessions, film analysis and whiteboard sessions. Every year the feedback we get from the players is that they can't wait till the next year's camp so we know that not only does it benefit the team and the players individually, it's also great fun”. The Wolves first game of the Season will be on Sunday 25th of April at Highland Wildcats – the Wolves first HOME GAME will be on Saturday 8th of May at Meadowbank Stadium, against Highland Wildcats.
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