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| Overall | Div 1 | |
| Wins | 200 | 60 |
| Draws | 121 | 32 |
| Losses | 239 | 118 |
| Pct. | 0.465 | 0.362 |
| Buckie Thistle (BUC) | S10 - S43 |
| (S3-5), Richard Mosher (S6-6), Iain Barbary (S7-8), Sergio Bono (S9-13), Craig McPherson (S14-14), Daniel Fitzgerald (S15-23), John Smylie (S24-27), Peter Babcock (S33-38), Santiago Pedroza (S36-36), Bill Bushby (S39-40), Jon Miles (S41-48), |
| Name | Pos | Age | SL | EL | PU | |
 | Peter Shilton | GK | 3 | 30 | 4 | 7 |
 | Phil Parkes | GK | 1 | 25 | 10 | 8 |
| Franco Baresi | SW | 1 | 25 | 4 | 8 |
| Len Dalton | DF | 2 | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| Tony Gayle | DF | 2 | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| Paolo Maldini | DF | 0 | 17 | 4 | 10 |
| Alex NZiland | DF | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
 | Billy Bonds | DF | 5 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| Fraser Burns | DM | 1 | 20 | 4 | 10 |
| Liam Brady | MF | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Ronnie Boyce | MF | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Craig Slater | MF | 5 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Schiavone | MF | 6 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Calum Mackay | MA | 2 | 25 | 5 | 8 |
| Jamie Taggart | MA | 1 | 24 | 5 | 10 |
| Tony Cottee | FW | 3 | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Frank McAvennie | FW | 2 | 30 | 7 | 9 |
| Clyde Best | FW | 0 | 22 | 6 | 10 |
| Name | Matches |
| None |
MVP: Wld
Team DPs: 106
EDI are rivals to 1 teams.
This season to be over so that EDI can continue the 'rebuild' in Division 2.
| M | DATE | OPPONENT | COMP |
| M | DATE | OPPONENT | COMP | |||
| 51 | Nov 09 | W | 3 - 1 | Arbroath | Division 2 | |
| 50 | Nov 09 | L | 0 - 4 | @ | Airdrieonians FC | Division 2 |
| 48 | Nov 02 | D | 0 - 0 | @ | Greenock Morton | Division 2 |
| 47 | Nov 02 | L | 0 - 3 | Peterhead | Division 2 | |
| 45 | Oct 26 | W | 2 - 1 | @ | Ross County | Division 2 |
| 44 | Oct 26 | D | 2 - 2 | Hibernian | Division 2 | |
| 42 | Oct 19 | L | 0 - 1 | @ | East Fife | Division 2 |
| 41 | Oct 19 | L | 0 - 3 | Clydebank | Division 2 | |
| 39 | Oct 12 | L | 1 - 2 | @ | Celtic | Division 2 |
| 38 | Oct 12 | D | 1 - 1 | @ | Falkirk | Division 2 |
*SEASON 57*
Last season quickly became a struggle as it was soon very evident that the EDI squad was simply not robust enough and clearly not strong enough to survive for much longer in Division 1. The decision to go into 'Rebuild' was not taken lightly as it meamt relegation and also several seasons of struggle in the lower divisions. So EDI are expecting another season of battling to avoid relegation even though we are now back in Division 2. As for the 'Rebuild', that will continue apace as the new squad continues to take shape while the manager looks to juggle bringing in new young talent and at the same time keeping the clubs finances in a strong position for the start of the following season and the next stage of the 'Rebuild'.
*SEASON 56*
Season 55 turned out to be a re-run of Season 54 with EDI avoiding the relegation play-offs by the smallest of margins in the last game of the league campaign. All things considered though, EDI are in a stronger position going into the new campaign and with plenty of resouces available to the manager, hopes are slightly higher that the team can improve on 10th place in the league table. EDI will again add 2 youth players to the full squad and the manager will again pay serious attention to the clubs finances and with that in mind a Cup run will also be a priority this time round.
*SEASON 55*
Last seasons aim was survival and that was only achieved on the very last day of the season with six points and also help from other results elsewhere. The teams finances were also improved slightly compared to many previous seasons something that needed serious improvement on to be fair. This seasons target will be very similar in terms of the league campaign, although mid-table security would be the ideal scenario this time around. Again, the teams financial situation will need to be improved on if we wish to continue to compete in Division 1 going forward. In regard to the squad, we will look to bring in 1 or 2(max) young players at some point in the season.
*SEASON 54*
A terrific season for EDI culminated in promotion to Division 1 as Champions but only by the finest of margins and on the very last day of the season. The squad is now in better shape and hopes are high that the team can survive in the rarified atmostphere of the top division. The teams finances are finally where the manager wants them to be which allows him to bring in the resources that the team will badly need this season. The manager will also be looking to add some depth to the squad through the youth academy system at some stage this upcoming league campaign. Survival will be this seasons number 1 aim.
*SEASON 53*
EDI avoided relegation but it took a play-off victory to do so. Season 52 proved to be a very frustrating season but hopefully the manager has learned some valuable lessons along the way. On the upside, EDI are still in Division 2 and the squad is where the manager wants it to be while at the same time the clubs finances are finally looking slightly rosier. EDI will start season 53 with the 11th best T11 which will ensure another challenging season to come but hopes are high that the team can take a major step forward now.
*SEASON 52*
After hovering in and around the Division 2 promotion positions for almost the entire Season, EDI could not manage to pull it off but that was probably for the best as the team was not really ready for the step up to Division 1. However, the roster is now taking on a more balanced appearance and with a few choice additions i think we will be better placed for the new season. Also, particular attention will be paid to increasing the teams finances by the end of the campaign to set the club on a good footing going forward. The aim must be to gain promotion this season if EDI can manage to get off to a decent start in the league.
* SEASON 51 *
Season number 2 of the Edinburgh City rebirth went far better than expected with the team winning promotion to Division 2. The clubs finances also took a slight upturn which was pleasing considering a lot of effort was put into strengthening the squad and at the same lowering the average age of the squad to managable levels with a view to the future. The current T11 and T17 suggest we should be competitive this season but survival will be our main aim and give the young squad time to mature tbh
* SEASON 50 *
EDI feel they are now in a better position to move forward as the balance of the squad has improved and the ageing roster is now much younger with a view to the future.
Last season was the current managers first at the helm and a solid mid-table finish was acceptable despite being in and around the play-off positions for most of the season but more will be expected in Season 50.
*SEASON 57*
I seem to have firmly taken root here in Eastbourne and that is probably a good thing for me. Sadly age is catching up with me as it does for us all and that is another reason to stay settled where i am now. SESL is now the only online game that i play but it was always the one i enjoyed the most. I said last season that i was going to concentrate more time to study my racing interests and that is starting to pays dividends but only to relatively small stakes. I still like a little wager on the Golf(DP Tour only) and manage to find a couple of good priced winners each year which covers my total outlay so is entertainment for free.
*SEASON 56*
On a personal level, very little has changed in the last 6 months or so but i am currently looking at a couple of projects to help pass the time and make life somewhat more interesting. The main one at the moment is betting which i have always enjoyed, mainly Horses but also Golf. I am currently spending much more time on study and research which are things that are time consuming but enjoyable to me. I am really looking forward to the Cheltenham festival in particular for which i already have several interesting Ante-post vouchers.
*SEASON 55*
Here we are on the verge of another SESL season and my enthusiasm for it still burns brightly. I am still residing here in Eastbourne and slowly getting to the stage where i think that i may be here to stay. WHU continue to do what WHU have always done......flashes of brilliance but very average for the most part to be brutally honest. Otherwise its all same old, same old here on the Sussex coast.
*SEASON 54*
I seem to have taken root in Eastbourne these days and to be fair, its not a bad place to live. I'm happily enjoying retirement and long may it last. WHU finally delivered another trophy after so many frustrating years of waiting, hopefully a sign of better things to come. Declan Rice will be very much missed but one player never makes a team but i would certainly prefer that he stayed and followed in the foot steps of Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds and achieved true Legendary status for the 'Irons'. Sadly that now looks like just 'another bubble, that like my dreams will fade and die'. True WHU fans are nothing if not dreamers and as a fan for about 60 years and counting....I will continue to dream on.
*SEASON 53*
Last October finally saw me officially retire if i am honest i have to say i am somewhat more relaxed about most things these days. No great plans or exciting adventures are in the pipeline but i do find i am simply more chilled out in general as a consequence. I now also have more time to study and research the hobbies and pastimes that i do have in greater depth and that is something i have always enjoyed. Time will tell whether that is a good thing or not and in regard to EDI....hopefully a better prepared team ?
*SEASON 52*
As mentioned last season, Retirement beckons shortly(mid October) and as i'm sure most people can appreciate that is a big deal for me personally, not just the number but a complete change of lifestyle to a degree. I am still a devout WHU fan and its good to see the Irons far more competitive and consistant in recent seasons. I also still follow the 49ers in the NFL and play 'Gridiron' online which i enjoy alongside EDI in SESL. The team building aspect of the online games appeals to my nature greatly. I am also an occasional Chess player at a decent level when i put my mind to it.
* SEASON 51 *
Well, Season 50 was a blast with 2 good cup runs added to winning the Division 3 title. Again, financial stability will be very high on the agenda throughout the season but as already stated, survival in Division 2 this season will be the number 1 priority. At least we will start the new season with a few more resources than at this time last season and will hope to add to the squad if and when finances allow.
On a personal level its a case of same-old, same-old here on the south coast. By the time this season enters the history books....yours truly should 'officially' be an OAP, well thats the plan anyway. I am really looking forward to the new season and its new and different challenges in Division 2.
*SEASON 50 *
Massive season for the SESL in particular but also for EDI in what is Bill Bushby's 2nd season in charge.
The team and city very much need to move forward now and Promotion, a slightly larger squad and improved financial stability will be the main aims this season.
On a personal note, I have recently turned 65 but instead of beginning a relaxed retirement....the Government in their wisdom(?) have decided i should carry on for yet another year......roll-on NEXT October (again).
*SEASON 49 UPDATE July 2021*
ex-BUC manager Bill Bushby returns to SESL again.
Yes for FOURTH stint at BUC (now rebranded EDI)
Bill was manager at BUC following seasons 28-32,
and a caretaker role at BUC in Feb&March 2016
Was at BUC again seasons 39-40.
Real life die hard WHUFC fan.
SF 49ers fan.
Re-located to Eastbourne about 6 years ago and looking forward to taking part in SESL once again. Much has changed personally since i was last at the helm of Buckie but my batteries are again fully charged and hoping to build on the good work already done and take the team onto further success.