Striker Scott Shepherd knew he would fare well in an Edinburgh City shirt, having spent the second half of last season on loan from Championship outfit Falkirk.
Striker Scott Shepherd made an immediate impact as Edinburgh City came from a goal down at home to see off Albion Rovers 3-1 in the first round south of the Irn-Bru Cup.
Liam Henderson has returned to Edinburgh City from Australia not because the antipodean lifestyle wasn’t for him, but because he believes the standard of football in Scotland – even part-time – is higher.
A Blair Henderson hat-trick helped Edinburgh City to a thumping 4-0 opening day win over Albion Rovers and left them top of the Ladbrokes League Two Table – their highest ever position since promotion to the SPFL.
Blair Henderson is targeting 20 goals for Edinburgh City this season, and the former Annan striker believes he is part of a team that is set up to help him achieve it.
Edinburgh City boss James McDonaugh was delighted to round off a successful Betfred Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over higher league opponents Stranraer.
Calum Hall started his first team football apprenticeship with Edinburgh City last summer, and the teenager will begin one in the more traditional sense this year.
Civil Service Strollers boss Gary Jardine says a healthy return of points from his side’s opening four games can lay the foundations for a successful season.
The gulf in class between Edinburgh City and Premiership opponents Motherwell was evident from the start as five first-half goals ensured a 5-0 win for the Steelmen in this Betfred Cup Group G fixture.
Edinburgh City ran Motherwell close in their Betfred Cup group fixture last season, and goalkeeper Calum Antell is hoping they can do similar when they travel to Fir Park tonight.
Captain Josh Walker admits there’s a different feeling around the Edinburgh City squad this season, but is keen to temper a growing sense of optimism with a bit of realism.
Edinburgh City captain Josh Walker will likely be among a minority in the Capital hoping England can overcome Croatia in tonight’s World Cup semi-final.
Edinburgh City have taken steps to establish a clear pathway to the first team for young players with the formation of the Edinburgh Football Development Team.
