Airdrie

I saw The Ipcress File in the long demolished Pavilion cinema in Airdrie, in 1965 (I was 12, but even then I thought it was better than the James Bonds).

Five years of cinema « Squares of Wheat 2010

A couple of teams must have noted the occasion, too, giving the veteran the chance to savour "Northampton 2, Shrewsbury Town 7" and "Airdrie United 11, Gala Fairydean 0" with notable gusto.

BBC's Tim Gudgin calls time with: Airdrie United 11, Gala Fairydean 0 | Rob Bagchi 2011

For Airdrie it was 34th time lucky as they ran out 3-0 victors.

What is Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest defeat as a manager? | The Knowledge 2011

In Scotland Airdrie United have also suffered back-to-back relegations from the same league – in 2008-09 Livingston's financial problems meant they stayed up, only to go down in 2009-10, while Drogheda's League of Ireland rivals Bray Wanderers can claim to have been relegated twice in a fortnight.

xxHas a team ever been relegated from the same division two years in a row? | The Knowledge 2011

These areas include the Welsh valleys, Yorkshire towns such as Barnsley and Halifax, and urban areas near Glasgow, such as Airdrie and Stirling.

Fruit machines fill the gap as high street shops shut their doors 2011

The City game was not, however, the worst of Ferguson's entire football career: he was in the Falkirk side that lost 7-1 to Airdrie on 26 April 1971.

What is Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest defeat as a manager? | The Knowledge 2011

While one FA Cup third-round tie between Coventry and Lincoln eventually took place at the 16th time of asking, the clash between Airdrie and Stranraer was busy setting a British record of 33 postponements.

What is Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest defeat as a manager? | The Knowledge 2011

Even though he preferred playing he was astute enough to take coaching badges as a 23-year-old with Airdrie, together with Sandy Stewart, his present assistant.

Owen Coyle: I've always believed in myself and had my family behind me 2011

By the way, Liechtenstein is the same size as Airdrie.

Obsequious To The Point Of Becoming A Human Suppository 2010

But, as was seen in the Airdrie and Shotts seat, there is a large Save Monklands sentiment and therefore Julie McAnulty is in with a great shout of winning a regional seat.

Things are looking up.... Jeff 2007