NEWS FROM DALBEATTIE STAR

We are pleased to announce the contract extension of Konar Pietsch who has signed on for season 2024/25.

Manager Eddie Warwick commented,

“We’re delighted to have Konar extend his contract until the summer of 2025. Myself and Konar have been discussing his extension for a couple of weeks and are glad to finally get the deal completed. It became a very easy decision for all parties in the end as Konar very much loves being part of the club and is very settled here. Konar has really enjoyed his time at Dalbeattie this season and I have enjoyed coaching him again. He was just 15 years old when I introduced him to full time reserves football. To see him grow into a young man, continually developing and going from strength to strength is very pleasing. He has a passion and desire to win and be successful, and that is very important to myself and the club.”

The club is pleased to announce the loan extension of Adam Jamieson who has signed on for remainder of season 2023/24.
Manager Eddie Warwick said,
“We are delighted to be keeping Adam here with us at Dalbeattie on loan until the end of season. He has really enjoyed his time at Dalbeattie and is a pleasure to work with. Adam is a young talent, and with more confidence and progress, he will continue to improve and play a big part in the rest of our season.”
Dalbeattie Star FC would like to thank First Team Manager, Peter Murphy, and Annan Athletic FC for their assistance.

The club is pleased to announce the loan extension of Charlie Watson who has signed on for the remainder of season 2023/24.
Manager Eddie Warwick said,
“We are very pleased to have Charlie extend his loan deal with us. He has settled in quickly with the team and has been a constant performer for us this season. He gives 100% for the cause every game he plays and will continue to improve even more as the season progresses.”
Dalbeattie Star FC thank Queen of the South FC for their assistance.

We are delighted to announce the contract extension of Ross Hunter who has signed on for season 2024/25.

Here’s what Ross had to say 
“I’m buzzing to sign and to be staying here for another season. The players, the staff, they're all great, I've enjoyed my short time here so far.
The Gaffer and staff have done a fantastic job building a strong squad, that I’m delighted to be a part of it!
I can't wait to continue building on my time here and hopefully we can improve on our great start and have a successful season, this year and next.”

Manager Eddie Warwick also commented 
“We’re delighted to have Ross sign on and extend his contract until summer 2025 which also coincides with the duration of my own recent contract extension. Ross brings a lot of experience to the team and his goals ratio is ridiculous, but it’s his pure passion, desire and hunger that I admire most. He gives me a hundred percent every time he pulls the jersey on. I trust him fully and we both are on the same page with what we want Dalbeattie and this re-build project to look like in the future. It was a very easy decision for Ross to extend his stay at the club and continue under my leadership and that, I am very grateful for.”

The club is pleased to announce the contract extension of Dale Milligan who has signed on for season 2024/25.

Here’s what Dale had to say 
“I’m very happy to be signed on for next season. It’s a good group of boys in the squad now and an exciting time to be at the club. Everyone’s buying into what the coaches are wanting from us and hopefully we can be successful and win some trophies in the coming years!”

Chairman Kenny Murray said
“I am delighted that Ross and Dale have extended their contracts with Star. They have been very influential in our season so far, they are both Dalbeattie boys and they love pulling on the Red and Black Jersey.”

Manager Eddie Warwick also had something to say 
“I’m delighted to have Dale sign on and extend his contract until the summer of 2025 which also keeps Dale under my guidance for another year and a half. Dale is another very important player and figure in the changing room. His experience and goals speak for itself and another local boy who will give everything for his local team. Pulling on that red and black jersey means everything to Dale and he backs it up each and every week in his performances. He fully deserves this moment and contract extension. He is fully committed and believes in this project and trusts the management to take the club forward positively.
This announcement now means we have Connor Potts, Ross Hunter and Dale Milligan all signed up and fully committed until summer 2025. They’re all equally hungry to win and be successful which is great news for the club and can only bode well for the future moving forward.”

GRAND CHRISTMAS RAFFLE - the winners

1st prize - £100 - Gracie Henderson

2nd prize - Christmas Hamper - Neil Williamson

3rd prize - Match Sponsorship - Sandra McMinn

Other prizes

Black Bottle Whisky - Shirley McQuarrie

Litre Bacardi - Tamsin Shaw

Bottle Grouse Whisky - D Murray

Bottle Baileys - Rosie McQuarrie

Bottle of Whisky - Naomi Warwick

Bottle of Bacardi - Nicola Kennedy Brown

Bottle of Wine - Tommy

A big thank you to everyone who bought a ticket for the raffle and many thanks for all your support throughout the year. Here's to a prosperous and successful 2024.

MON THE STAR!

THREE 'WISE' MEN BEARING GIFTS - FOLLOWING THE STAR

Dalbeattie Star 's Mark McMinn, Dale Milligan and Jack Palmer visited our friends at Alma McFadyen House and Munches Park House to hand over food hampers as a Christmas gift for the residents and staff.

STAR TURN AT STEWARTRY SPORTS AWARD 2023

Dalbeattie Star's very own Kenny Murray and Danielle Houston were among the winners at the 2023 Stewartry Sports Award Ceremony held at Castle Douglas Golf Club last week. Kenny received the Service to Sport award, sponsored by the Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils, for all the work he has done over the decades over a number of sports. He has been involved with the Star for more years than even he probably cares to remember and thankfully for everyone at Islecroft, his enthusiasm and dedication to the club is as great now as it was when he started all those years ago.

Danielle deservedly won the  Coach/Administrator of the Year, sponsored by Dalbeattie Garden Centre for her work with the girls and ladies. She gave the girls an experience they will never forget as they went on a football trip to Barcelona which was paid for by her incredible fundraising campaign.

Congratulations to both.

Thanks to Bobby Geddes for the photos.

HOSPITALITY AND SPONSORSHIP

THOUGHTS OF CHAIRMAN KENNY

We met up with Chairman Kenny Murray to look ahead to the new season that kicks off in earnest on the 29^th of July with a trip to South champions Abbey Vale  on Saturday.

It’s going to be a change going back to the South of Scotland league but we’re looking forward to it. I think the club had to come back to where our roots are in the South. I think the Lowland League has outgrown us now and obviously we are looking forward to the new season basing the club more on local boys rather than boys up the road. We still have one or two from up the road but we are looking to have local boys playing for Dalbeattie Star this season. We can settle down here and train in Dumfries which will make a big difference to the boys as well.

We will also be meeting up with some old friends after a ten year absence from the South League.

It will be nice to go back to some of the South grounds again and there are one or two newer clubs we haven’t played before. We may have a target on our back every game this season having just come down from the Lowland League and we may be the boys everybody will want to beat. But Eddie has a blank canvas to work with this season – there are no targets, just go out and play. Short term for us is to get re-established in the South of Scotland League, that’s where our roots are, that’s where we came from 10 years ago when we joined the Lowland League. It’s been some experience playing in the Lowland League. We made a lot of new friends over the years, played against clubs we probably wouldn’t have had an opportunity to play against otherwise. We could possibly play them in the Scottish Cup but hopefully not too soon. Hopefully we will get an easier draw than that but when you’re in the preliminary round you’ve just got to take what comes your way. There are some good clubs in the South at the moment. I’m not going to mention names because I would probably miss one, but there are good clubs and we can’t wait for the new season to get started.   

SPONSOR DRAW WINNERS

1st prize - sponsorship of home shorts. (name on shorts)   MAXWELL ARMS HOTEL

2nd prize - sponsorship of away shirt back. (name on back of shirt) BUILDING CRATSMEN DUMFRIES

3rd prize – sponsorship of away shorts. (name on shorts)  SNAX

4th prize – sponsorship of one player for 23/24 season.  METRIK SOLUTIONS

5th prize -  season ticket for 23/24 season.    BRYAN SWALES

6th prize – match day ball sponsorship for a league game of your choice.   SOLWAY QUANTITY SURVEYING LTD

7th prize = programme advert for the season.  STEWARTRY TYRES

Congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to everyone who entered.

T H CARSON

BELL OGILVY

SUPERSAVE

RONNIE HENDERSON PAINTER

WARWICKS NEWSAGENTS

M DEVLIN DECORATING

S & C VENNER PLASTERING LTD

DAVID TEMPLETON PAINTER

GRIERSON BROS

IAN BENDALL FUNERAL DIRECTORS

B & B BODY REPAIRS

TORR BODY SHOP

SKY LIGHT ROOFING SERVICES

S C H TOOLS LTD

1:1 DIET FOR 1

GUNN & BROWN BUILDING CONTRACTORS

MARKET INN

JAS P WILSON

GILLESPIE GIFFORD & BROWN

BIRCHTREE HOTEL

COLIN DEMPSTER & SONS

J D KEYS

MARK WILSON

DALBEATTIE FINANCE CO LTD

YOUR MOVE

TORR GARAGE CAR SALES

CLUB AGM

Monday 19^th June 2023 – 7pm at Islecroft Stadium

Your Football Club Needs You

Exciting times ahead at Dalbeattie Star Football Club

Next season we start a new chapter in the South of Scotland Football league. The team will be under the continued stewardship of our team manager, Eddie Warwick with his first team coach Mikey Devlin along with newly appointed assistant manager Mark McMinn. The season will be challenging & we are all looking forward to some exciting football at Islecroft Stadium with a more local look to the squad.

To help us move forward we are looking to encourage the community to get involved in the club & as such are looking to enhance the committee & volunteer base. We are therefore looking for new hard working and vibrant members to come forward with fresh ideas to keep the club moving forward.

We would be delighted to see you at Islecroft for the AGM.

MON THE STAR!

SPONSORS DRAW

The football club is delighted to offer you the opportunity to enter the Dalbeattie Star Sponsors Draw.

For £25 per entry & you can make as many entries as you like, you have the opportunity to win the following prizes:-

1st  prize - sponsorship of home shorts. (name on shorts)

2nd prize - sponsorship of away shirt back. (name on back of shirt) 3rd prize – sponsorship of away shorts. (name on shorts)

4th prize – sponsorship of one player for 23/24 season.

5th prize -  season ticket for 23/24 season.

6th prize – match day ball sponsorship for a league game of your choice.

The draw will take place at an event to be arranged at the Islecroft Social Club early July, details to follow.  To enter contact Kenny Murray via email kennydbtstar@hotmail.com or phone 07712 110574, with details of how many entries you wish to make along with your contact details. Payment for entries can be made via bank transfer to.

Dalbeattie Star Football Club Account No. 00140471   Sort code 83-17-24             

Wishing all entrants the best of luck.

CUP DRAWS FOR 2023/24

League commences 29th July 2023

SCFA Challenge Cup 1st round - Lochmaben v Dalbeattie Star

Potts Cup - Queen of the South v Dalbeattie Star

League Cup - bye

Haig Cup - Dalbeattie Star v Mid Annandale

Cree Lodge Cup - Dalbeattie Star v Mid Annandale

Tweedie Cup - bye



Dates to be confirmed.

NEW WEEKLY LETTERS DRAW

Dalbeattie Star Football Club

Weekly Letters Draw

£2.00 per week.

First draw on Saturday 22nd October

£30 Prize

JOIN NOW!

Tickets available from committee members.

If there is no winner the prize money will rollover to the next week.

Winning letters only as drawn.

BE IN IT TO WIN IT AND SUPPORT THE STAR!

SATURDAY ARRANGEMENTS

Supporters  are asked not to use the car park at Islecroft. Anyone heading from the Dumfries side of town is asked to park at The Daniel (left hand side as you enter the town) and walk through Colliston Park to the ground. Other fans can either park there as well or at the Town Hall car park which is less than a five minute walk to Islecroft. Thank you.

SEASON TICKETS 2022/23

NEW WEBSITE FOR STAR

OCTOBER 1, 2021: Welcome to Dalbeattie Star's new website, the aim of which is to promote the club to a wider audience and encourage more people to actively support and become involved with their local football club. The launch of the website comes at a great time for Star, currently doing so well near the top of the Lowland League.

The new website was designed and built by Dalbeattie-based website developers Great-Value-Websites.Com who have designed and built websites for customers throughout the UK and Ireland. "We are always particularly pleased to build websites for local businesses and organisations,"  commented Peter Jeal, who founded the business 12 years ago. "We were especially delighted to be asked to build this site for Dalbeattie Star and hope that the supporters and those involved with the running of the club enjoy using it."

If you have any comments about the new website, we would love to hear your feedback. Contact the club with your comments and suggestions!