I'm a Celtic fan but these videos are miles better than any Old Firm content

Ahh, My team! As Executive Season Ticket holder No1, I'm very proud of the mighty Strathspey Thistle. We are never short of goals at Seafield Park. Unfortunately, they are overwhelmingly scored against us. Here's a fact or two about Grantown they forgot to mention at the museum.. Aung San Suu Kyi, former President of Myanmar and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, used to live here, along with the Russian concert pianist Nikolai Orlov, who is buried in the local graveyard, and ex-Rangers owner Craig Whyte, who used to live in Castle Grant until Rangers hit the rocks and when into liquidation. The castle was then bought by a wealthy Russian.. who was promptly arrested for fraud and thrown into a Russian prison. Oh, and we have another famous resident just outside town, Bob Dylan.. yes, THAT Bob Dylan, who could occasionally be seen wandering around the local Coop. Never a dull moment in Grantown.

@LemonFozz666

10 ай бұрын

Saw Billy Connelly in the coop one day after the Highland games!

@scarlettpimpernel4130

10 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@eileannach4350

9 ай бұрын

@nooneyoukn0w I thought it was Bob Dylan's bro who has the house nearby? Anyway thanks for snippets and good luck to S T!

The thumbnail actually fooled me. I sat n thought “bit harsh” but then quickly realised. Nice video!

@F1andfootballfan144

10 ай бұрын

Same 😂😂

@scorps192

10 ай бұрын

Sam knows what he's doing with a background in marketing.

@Josephied

10 ай бұрын

@@scorps192 ahhh fair point!

Again, the frustrating thing is that most locals probably support Aberdeen, or even worse Celtic, Rangers or Man United when there's wonderful clubs like this on the doorstep and really good value

@MadderMel

9 ай бұрын

Yes ! Indeed !

As an Anglo-Scot (now in America) it's great to see the history behind the towns or cities not just the history behind each football club...for these Sam,your vids are priceless!

I hope they can turn things around. I love your videos of the big clubs but the ones from the smaller clubs are amazing. They all work so hard for their club. The passion shows.

I’m Scottish and even I needed the subtitles for Rob 😂 For anyone else reading them there is no Kanga National Park or whatever the AI thought it was called it’s the Cairngorms National Park and it’s one the most stunning places in the world . love his dedication to his club small teams wouldn’t survive without people like Rob and Donny

@MadderMel

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Indeed !

This is actually the 5th tier of Scottish football mate. Best equivalent would be the national league/ NL north south in England. I was playing for Rothes, shame we didn’t play Great but glad you enjoyed 👍 I was number 2, glad I made appearances in the video in the end :)! Come up to our home game at some point mate

@martinflynn5197

10 ай бұрын

Are you sure it's not fourth tier? 1. Premier. 2. First Division. 3. Second Division. 4. Lowland League and Highland League, same tier?🤔

@dominicflaherty

10 ай бұрын

You missed out the Scottish Championship which is tier 2 then league 1, league 2 and then the lowland & highland leagues at the same tier. Their champions have to have a playoff to then go to a playoff with league 2 bottom team to decide if they get promoted/ relegated.

@FozzQuaker

10 ай бұрын

Definitely 5th Tier... SPFL has 4 tiers Prem, Championship, League 1 and League 2

I agree, it's not about the score, it's all those other things. And found the history of the place fascinating as a planned community. And the scotch pies, and the lights behind the goals! Great video!

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Really appreciate the support on the videos. More weird & wonderful non league vids to come :)

Great stuff, some gorgeous grounds in the Highland League. Had a week up in Aberdeen in July and saw Forres Mechanics, Inverurie Locos and Keith. Keith is a stunning ground

Many thanks for visiting us Sam, i was so embarrassed to do a bit to film but you were so friendly. It was a pleasure to meet you, need to have a word about the thumbnail 😂

@gordonrennie1

10 ай бұрын

You done well with the bit you done. Was great insight and good luck for the rest of the season 🤞

@billywhizz2847

10 ай бұрын

Top man Rob, football needs the unsung heroes like yourself. Take care

I really enjoy your videos from the wee teams in Scotland. Your line about Scotch pies, irn bru, a kilt and becoming first minister was a hoot. Great stuff.

Hiya Sam, I hope Strathspey Thistle get some luck this season, I feel for the loyal fans that go to games every season home and away, I like the football chant "Your nothing special, we loose every week" I think applies to Strathspey Thistle, I hope your seeing the funny side of it, don't forget to come to Workington Reds and Cleator Moor Celtic, both clubs are in West Cumberland, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England

Quality content 👍 So interesting to learn about a club that I had never heard of before. I like how you interact with the locals and unlike most of the other daft football vloggers, you don't make the video all about you. With everything going on I would love to see a vlog from Saudi !

Another great video Sam. Support automatic promotion from both Highland and Lowland with two down from League 2. Makes winning the league worthwhile.

This is what football's all about. Thanks for all your hard work. Best wishes from Dublin. Hope you'll come back some day. Let us know when Thistle get a point.

Amazing to see you've visited Strathspey 🙂 me and my brother started our own footy adventures off the back of your videos. We've been to all 18 Highland League football grounds and keenly watch Buckie Thistle now. He's been quite poorly recently so your videos cheer him up. Hope to see you at a Buckie game sometime 👍

videos like this is what's got me back into lower league football!! Always will be a Wolves fan, but 100% looking forward more to tomorrow's FA cup game at Stourbridge vs Gateshead!!

Love these stories about the lower tier clubs. I especially like to hear from the club staff about the how and why of what they do. I live in Connecticut, USA and I volunteer for a team in a college summer baseball league, probably the closest thing we have to the 7th and lower tiers of Scottish and English football. We struggle to raise the money necessary to keep the team afloat and we work hard to show the fans a good time. I understand the struggle and I understand why Rob and Donnie McLeod and others do what they do. If I lived there I'd be right there with them. Sam - please consider coming here next summer when European teams are on break. Here in the northeast there are several MLS clubs along with a second tier USL Championship club and many fourth tier USL League 2 clubs, plus a club in the women's pro league. There's excellent train service between the cities in question. With a little planning you should be able to catch several games and create a few reports your subscribers will enjoy. I'm 100% sure you could get the USL and NWSL clubs to cooperate with you, and I'll bet you know the right people who could introduce you to the right people at MLS clubs. I know you can't do it if it doesn't make financial sense for you but please consider it. Best of luck Sam.

@Hartley_Hare

10 ай бұрын

What a great idea!

@alanprior7650

10 ай бұрын

As a former Brit who has become an American it would be great if American 'grass roots' football (soccer) really took off. It's all very well having David Beckham (ex-Man Utd) own a team and bring in Argentina legend Lionel Messi to Inter Miami but the US needs American players to look up to. I am old enough to just remember the NASL with Rodney Marsh,George Best,Franz Beckenbauer and Pele...and it still flopped! 😢

Just what I need after the seethe of the Spain game. Good man

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Haha sit back and relax with some wholesome, VARless Highland League football :)

@RossParker1877

10 ай бұрын

​@FootyAdventures the best type of Football. Was in the museum when we were up last year for Strathspey. Brilliant museum and town, shame the football team in mince

I used to go see Straphspey Thistle when i was younger, thanks for making a video on them!

Aaaaww was an absolute pleasure to meet you.. Love thus thank you so much.. Come back on the 9th December if you want a corporate day Il treat you as a thank you @FootyAdventures

@mickyjross

10 ай бұрын

I was waiting to see the world famous hostess with mostest make an appearance Mags! Gutted that you didn't. You camera shy?

@MargaretClark-ql6xt

10 ай бұрын

Aaaaww bit like a view from a terrace nobody asked me.. Booooooo Hehehe.. Thank you for your kind words xxx

Another great video, good to see you coming up to a Highland League game. Strathspey Thistle have scored at home this season, but it was in the Highland League Cup. The Cup final is on the Sunday 3rd December if you are looking for another reason to come up north.

I just love your episodes. Keep up the great work 👍

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Glad you're still enjoying them! Really appreciate all the support down the years mate

@spitfirekev

10 ай бұрын

@@FootyAdventures you have worked hard for it buddy.

Good to see that your doing content in the Highland League as most games your guaranteed goals haven't been to Strathspey Thistle's ground yet as I've only done 13/18 Highland League teams

"Who ate all the pies"The Linesman🤣

I’m sad you’ll never get to witness an East Stirlingshire game at their old (own) home Firs Park. I’m pretty sure you would’ve loved a day off there.

Brilliant Sam - great to see you taking in a Highland League clash. You will have to see a game at each of that league's grounds. Strathspey was one of my favourite trips last year - you get a warm welcome in Grantown On Spey..

Fair play to all the guys who run these clubs, it really is a labour of love and the real life blood of the game, I hope they had a few drams to warm them up at half time, another great video. Loved the lad grabbing the ball and running back with it after they got the second goal, hope springs eternal, keep working lads, you will get there.

I liked this video, one of my favorites of these lesser-known teams. That seems like a cool club and area. As for promotion-relegation, 10th in League Two absolutely should go down automatically. Then either have one promotion spot to the Highland-Lower playoff winner or have the winner of that get promoted and the loser play 9th in League Two for a place in League Two the following season.

@stevenmcghee6649

10 ай бұрын

Turkeys don't vote for Xmas, though, so I doubt the SPFL clubs would vote that amendment through. No club has yet managed to return to the SFL having dropped out of it. Even having the Highland/Lowland champions meeting in a playoff with guaranteed promotion for the winner would be better than the current set-up where the bottom SFL club has a 50% chance of avoiding relegation.

There is no automatic promotion to the Highland League, not that there are many licenced teams below the Highland League able to be promoted. The Highland League needs to open up, so the bottom club is automatically relegated and not have a play off, which doesn't happen every season anyway. Stathspey avoided the play offs last season because none of the 3 tier 6 champions could be promoted. That is a nice setup at Stathspey

These vids are brilliant. THIS is what football is all about. Proper grassroots stuff & it matters. Really surprised when I noticed how far Brechin City have fallen. That's been quite a drop for them Keep up the great work mate. 👍

Great video. The thumbnail put me in mind of Jeff Connor’s book about a season with “The Shire” who ironically are now playing at the same tier as Speyside Thistle.

I find these videos of the lower leagues endlessly fascinating. Keep up the great work.

Another class video, be interesting to see how many wins clubs like these pick up this season. Crazy how Cheltenham went 10 games without a goal yet still got a point.

Quickly turned into one of my favourite channels this , love it

Yes Strath Spey means Valley of the River Spey. For sassenachs we do sometimes use Speyside :)

It is great that you feature grass roots clubs. Well done from North Yorkshire (so OBVIOUSLY a Boro supporter).

@FootyAdventures

7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Much appreciated. Happy new year for when it comes

Another fascinating piece on the less seen side of football. I wish there were more opportunities to see local sides here in my area. Most sides are juniors and play in the summer rather than in a traditional time frame.

What a job you have done, mate.. Keep it up! Hugs from Argentina

another great vid, you were pretty close with describing a Strath which is usually a low wide valley with a river in it. Also i think anywhere with scottish placenames we shorten town to 'ton' unless its kind of posh.

Another excellent film Sam, keep up the good work.

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Thanks for the video. Strathspey is the region, it was recently anglicised to Speyside, like Strathtay, to Tayside, Strathdee to Deeside etc. You are right a Strath is a large open ended valley, Glen's have an end

love the thumbnail mate 🤣

Enjoyed the video Sam, drove through Grantown on Spey a few times lovely place , on my way to Lossiemouth, have you visited there ground , ? PS The beaches are stunning, friendly people , it's my medication when I'm there , lol , I'm a Borehamwood man , see your video when we played Barnet , fa cup game , Best team won on the day,😅🤜🤛 keep the vids coming most appreciated ,,cheers,

Nearly never watched this one !! seeing the title thought NOT another Rangers video 😂

@rerooar

10 ай бұрын

Hahahaha good one

A great place to visit is Crombie Park of Culter FC in the SJFA North Premier Division. It's a typical junior ground in my home village. The shield on the club's crest comes from the nearby Rob Roy Statue. There is an agricultural field at the other end of the village in an area called Pittengullies, where Culter once played Orion (one of the clubs merged to form Aberdeen FC) in the Scottish FA cup back in 1895. They also held Partick Thistile to a 1-1 draw at Crombie Park in the 2011-12 Scottish Cup, earning them a replay at Firhill. Last season they won all 4 domestic competitions. A friendly community based club. I now live in Oban, but I'm still an ST for Aberdeen, but I alway buy and ST for Culter to help support them and attend their matches when I can.

Really good video. I would like you to visit Saltcoats FC near Ardrossan. We go on holiday to the caravan park right next to the ground each year!

Solving the problem of strength and depth, outside the Old Firm, is a tough question and defo or the scope off this video, but maybe, Sam, if there is a journalist in you, you could maybe pursue. Would defo watch this series of videos. And it would be a series.... Great work as usual..

14:37 no way that ball is all the way over the line

fantastic video . Strathspey Thistle are my local non leauge club

Dude that title had me so confused. What could be pointless about them and then BAM you shock me. Class vid

Driven through the area a couple of times and it’s beautiful, worth a visit

Thank you for such an interesting video and doing the journey to make it.

Floodlights behind the goals? Imagine a winger crossing the ball into the penalty area. The striker looks up and is blinded by the glare while the ball sails harmlessly over him... Hmmm... :D

The title was great 😂 I was like “why are this club not that important? Surely they mean something to a group of people”.

Bonza video man, as always. If you're thinking towards later/next year, it is looking like Dundela FC might go up to the NIFL (and might look like Loughgall will stay up!) I'm just round the corner from Wilgar Park if you're over! And I'm a historian with connections to the founder's daughter.

Thanks for a great video, really enjoyed watching this.

Great video and love all your vids but fyi for future reference highland league is 5th tier same level as lowland league. Keep up the great content

You need to come to North Lodge park and watch Formartine at home Sam! Cracking team with some very attractive attacking football

“Buy me a kilt and make me first minister” 😂😂😂

According to chat Gpt A Strathspey is a type of dance tune from Scotland. It holds a significant place in Scottish traditional music. Here are some key points about Strathspeys: 1. **Rhythmic Distinctiveness**: - The Strathspey has a unique rhythm that distinguishes it from other dance tunes. It's characterized by a dotted rhythm, which is often described as a "Scottish snap"-a short up-beat note followed by a longer down-beat note. This rhythm creates a swinging feel which is integral to the dance. 2. **Dance Origin**: - The Strathspey is both a style of tune and a Scottish country dance. The dance is performed in a slower and more stately manner compared to other Scottish dances like reels and jigs. 3. **Tempo**: - It's typically performed at a slower tempo, which allows for the distinctive dotted rhythms to be expressed clearly. The slower tempo also matches the more formal, stately nature of the Strathspey dance. 4. **Musical Structure**: - Strathspeys are often composed in a simple binary (AB) form, though some can be found in ternary (ABA) form or other structures. They are typically in 4/4 time, and are usually written in a major key, although minor key Strathspeys do exist. 5. **Historical Significance**: - The name "Strathspey" refers to the Strathspey region in Scotland, which is where this style of music and dance originated. It has become a symbol of Scottish identity in the realm of traditional dance and music. 6. **Usage in Other Forms**: - Beyond traditional settings, the Strathspey rhythm and style have influenced other forms of music. Some composers outside the realm of traditional Scottish music have utilized Strathspey rhythms in their compositions. 7. **Instrumentation**: - Strathspeys can be played on a variety of instruments, but are most commonly associated with the fiddle. The fiddle's ability to play slurred and dotted rhythms makes it well-suited to performing Strathspeys. The Strathspey's distinctive rhythm and historical roots make it a cherished part of Scotland's musical and cultural heritage.

I was worried thinking oh no I sam isnt calling a club worthless. But soon realised that isnt footyadventures style. Keep up the good work mate

Dalymount park in Dublin has the floodlights behind the goals.

Another great video, would love to see you to a video at Largs Thistle

The new Fort William of the Highland League

My favourite place around that area is Boat of Garten, great wee place.

I'm from Bristol , if I lived up here I'd definitely watch this team !

Great video and hope they can put a good run together and move up the league

This channel is a gem

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I saw the bottom two teams in the very bottom tier play today. Video should be up tonight! 🙌🏼🎥

Im from a small town in ireland, this is what locaL football looks like,volunteers trying to keep the clubs going.

Can you go to Montrose vs Hamilton on the 28th October to see the Mo ultras Please Footy Adventures

Have you done Cove Rangers Sam? If you haven't,that might be a good one.

Only played 1 home league match before yesterday.That was 19th August. Yesterday one of few league matches at Grantown this season to be floodlit,as to save costs most home matches will kick off 2pm.

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

I feel bad for the clubs who are really far north. I feel like the Highland league should be a summer league but it's gotta be in line with the rest of the leagues I guess. Thanks for watching!

Your woman in the museums having a laugh, Grantowns known for whisky and golf rather well before it's old noble family. Maybe the old bridge too.

47 seconds in , match abandoned , waterlogged pitch !

Looked a very entertaining match !

A few months ago, I started an FM23 save with the Scottish lower leagues and randomly picked out Strathspey to play as because their badge was blue and it caught my eye. It was really hard, and I can kind of understand why last season was rough off of my first season on that save, but...yeah,. Hoping things turn around and they stay in the league this year.

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Hope you get them into the champions league one day!

Fort William who had this record are no longer in the league. Could you please keep an eye on FW?

I beg you go to brechin vs spartans at the glebe it's a game for revenge for us so please can you go? 🙏

Lower league vlogs - can't be beaten👌

Highland league is joint 5th tier with the lowland league 🙈

Highland league midweek, quality....great insight into the league...

Hey up Garry man, live this vlog amigo 🤛

Great video as always Sam.

Sam of the future is sure to interview the spectators son in a video about Cumbernauld and refer back to this video. (Keep up the good work Sam)

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Haha that would be cool!

i love your flogs on the smaller clubs

Good video nice place as well

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@stevenmcghee6649

10 ай бұрын

There's the famous whisky trail to enjoy as well as the football.

Please provide subtitles for the guy in the shirt and tie 😂

We are about to have less than 0 points with administration looming.

Great title and great video 👏

Hi there, in the pile of scarfs, can you tell me the one above Arbroath's please and thank you.

You should get down to ayr Md see the mee stand amd see if you can speak to david smith etc about his plans at ayr

East Fife 5 v Forfar 4. The old tongue twister 😅

It was 100% over the line.

St Cuthbert Wanderers haven’t registered a point either Sam

Lord North of the Highlands.

Strath is a major river valley and it's "SpAy", not "Spee". The Gàidhlig spelling is Srath Spè, which gives the "ay" sound in English. It's a good strong, long "a", too, so "Str'thspaay" would be a more accurate rendering.

Thought that was a lager you were drinking in the car😂

@FootyAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Haha I wish 😂

@jamiepike6909

10 ай бұрын

@@FootyAdventuresmy jaw dropped, but then I noticed it was a Monster😅

While i do think the title was harsh. 😅 You should try to do a Milton Keynes stadium tour and Wimbledon fc stadium tour Sam. 😊 You should go on the Highland League podcast one day. 😮 Scotland should qualify for Euro 2024, they need one win i think :) Nice match vlog. You should go to the highland League more such as Brechin and Nairn county!