Tomorrow’s charity match for Bathgate Academy teacher Jamie Connelly kicks off at 2:00pm. It’s a pupils versus teachers match. Jamie was diagnosed with a brain tumour November last year and has been unable to work since February. Read more about Jamie’s story here There will be a raffle, the list of prizes can below
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SCOTTISH YOUTH CUP, SECOND ROUND: Sunday 1 October, 2017, Bathgate Sports Centre Nine different players etched their names on the scoresheet as Bathgate eased into the Scottish Cup third round against Polbeth United. Thistle dominated from the start with some tidy passing play, leading to chance after chance in front of goal. When it came […]
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WEST LOTHIAN A LEAGUE: Sunday 24 September, 2017, Bankton Sports Complex, Livingston Hat-tricks for Connor and Billy underpinned an impressive win as Bathgate continued their 100 per cent start to the 2017/18 campaign at Bankton. Murieston United Red, an ever-improving side, were swept aside by some scintillating football from the visitors. Like the previous week, energy […]
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WEST LOTHIAN A LEAGUE: Sunday 17 September, 2017, Bathgate Sports Centre Hard work always brings rewards – a mantra evident in Bathgate’s victory over Kirkfield. Thistle’s endeavour and work rate earned them a deserved win on their home turf against one of the league’s toughest teams. The hosts seized the initiative from kick-off, pressing United […]
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WEST LOTHIAN A LEAGUE: Sunday 10 September, 2017, East Calder Some slippery finishing on a wet afternoon meant Bathgate’s reward for a dynamic performance at East Calder was limited to just five goals. They would have stretched their lead with a more ruthless approach inside the opposition penalty area, so lessons must be learned for […]
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SOUTH EAST REGIONAL CUP, FIRST ROUND: Sunday 3 September, 2017, Craigswood Sports Centre, Livingston Some scintillating second-half football from Bathgate earned a comfortable victory over Tynecastle and passage to the next round of the South East Regional Cup. Leading 1-0 at the interval, Thistle turned on the style thereafter to run out 7-1 winners with […]
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WEST LOTHIAN A LEAGUE: Sunday 27 August, 2017, Craigswood, Livingston Bathgate Thistle’s league campaign began with a hard-earned win over Broxburn Colts in a difficult encounter at Craigswood. Despite fashioning a 2-0 lead, Thistle’s Under-17s were pegged back to 2-2 before another two goals secured their victory. Billy netted once in each half for the boys […]
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The Executive Committee will be holding a range of open meetings for the purpose of discussing our plans for future developments within the club. This meeting will be open to all in terms of coaches, officials and parents. However, we really do ask that at least one official and coach from each team within the […]
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WEST LOTHIAN COUNTY CUP SEMI-FINAL: Sunday 5 March, 2017, King George V Park, Carnwath A euphoric last-minute winner took Bathgate into the County Cup final after a hard-earned victory against Forth Athletic. Extra-time looked certain at 2-2 until Sean’s header propelled Thistle into the final in May at Livingston’s Almondvale Stadium. It was just reward […]
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New Bathgate Thistle Community Club Treasurer Required We are currently seeking a new treasurer to take over from Andrew Reid. Andrew is a coach and treasurer of the 2009s and has indicated that he is unable to dedicate any further time to this role. We are grateful for the work that Andrew has carried out […]
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