EDI had an easy ride in the 1st leg  of our 2nd round Cecil Cup tie versus BRE today mainly due to BRE playing their entire starting XI on Passive(P) and also employing STALL tactics. No doubt the return leg will be a much tougher affair.

The damage was done by FW Clyde Best (2), FW Lee Wood (1) and WG John Robertson (1) and it has to be said that all such gifts are gratefully received but never taken for granted.

All eyes in the EDI camp now look to the weekends upcoming two league campaign as the team look to get their promotion drive going after a dismal first weekend earlier.

RESIGNATION UPDATE.....

Firstly an apology to the league for my outburst on the front page at the weekend, my only excuse was one of total frustration.

Next....I have withdrawn my resignation from SESL As that was still an option given to me by Mark(Many thanks Mark). I do still have an issue to be honest with the amount of randomness in SESL which i do believe has increased in recent seasons but that is my problem but again that is MY problem.

I can only say i will promise to be less active and keep my opinions under tighter control in the future.

On other matters...EDI are proud to announce the signing of apprentice FW Daniel Cummings and firmly believe he will be a STAR FW in future seasons to come. Along side WG John Robertson, the management believe that as far as the offence for EDI is concerned....The future is bright...VERY bright. 

MOT are an outstanding team but in the seasons to come......Ha!!!

EDI ran out comfortable winners in the Cecil Cup 1st round, 2nd leg match at home to QOS with a 4-0 victory. A hat-trick from FW Lee Wood plus a goal for FW Clyde Best sealing the win and qualification for the 2nd round.

This weekend sees the start of the Division 2 league campaign and EDI begin with a home game versus ELG which is followed by a trip to COV. Everyone at the club and fans alike will be hoping that EDI can build on their bright beginning to the season and have a positive weekend.

The manager readily admits that he has been working hard to add another suitable player to the playing roster but with the current trading situation being very quiet, it has proved very difficult during the early part of this new season. Until trading picks up it looks like EDI will have to put those plans on the back burner for a few weeks at least.

The season opener for EDI was an away trip to QOS and EDI got the season off to a terrific start. First half goals for Robertson and Bogarde saw EDI lead 0-2 at the break. Further goal followed from Alberto and team captain Clyde Best to confirm the victory and a hansome 1st leg advantage for EDI to carry over to the return leg back at home in Edinburgh.

QOS are sure to come back strongly despite that defeat but EDI look a very strong favorite to progress to the 2nd round as things stand. Nothing can be taken for granted but hopes are high that EDI can cement the victory to progress.

The new season begins today with EDI visiting QOS in the 1st round(1st leg) of the Cecil Cup.

The squad has had a shuffle with GK Parkes, SW John and DF Martin all leaving during the off-season and DF Leckburn and MF Bove joining the club. The manager hopes to add at least one 'Apprentice' shortly but after that it may be a quieter time for EDI in regard to any possible future new signings.

The season home opener is the return leg versus QOS on Wednesday and then it is onto the start of the league campaign next weekend. 

Financially EDI start the season in a fairly strong position including a good supply of resources for coaching and training and it is hoped that the team will improve steadily throughout the course of the season.

The manager was reluctant to name any particular targets for the upcoming season but it is well known that a quick return to Division one remains the number 1 priority despite that being a big ask what with the competitiveness of Division 2 currently.

COYE