Popular podcast Falkirk Daft, co-hosted by John McInally and Ross Wayne, brought a team of Falkirk fans to the Tryst last week to take on the cricket club’s social team. And a great night was had by all as the teams played out a fun but slightly serious Twenty20 match. The event was organised as a celebration of both clubs’ anniversary seasons.
The Falkirk Herald’s chief photographer Michael Gillen was on hand to capture some great pictures of the match, with our selection in sepia an ode to when both local sports club were just starting out.
The Bairns launched their official celebrations last month with a number of events and landmarks planned until December 2027 to honour 150 years of Falkirk FC.
LocHire Stenhousemuir also have events planned to celebrate 150 years of the cricket club with another fun game taking place later this month. A ‘Midsummer Madness’ event on Sunday, June 21 will see the club travelling back in time to play two matches in Victorian costume.
The Ladies team have researched clothing that women wore to play cricket in 1876 and they will play against the men’s social team who will also be playing in Victorian style clothes with vintage caps and false moustaches/sideburns. This will be preceded by a Junior Match where ‘Young Toffs’ will play ‘Street Urchins’.
5. ⚽ Falkirk FC fans take on Stenhousemuir CC social team to celebrate 150th anniversary of both clubs 🏏
Falkirk Daft podcast co-host Ross Wayne enjoying a light refreshment during the event Photo: Michael Gillen
6. ⚽ Falkirk FC fans take on Stenhousemuir CC social team to celebrate 150th anniversary of both clubs 🏏
The cricket club's social team showed what they can do on the night - here was a great catch! Photo: Michael Gillen
7. ⚽ Falkirk FC fans take on Stenhousemuir CC social team to celebrate 150th anniversary of both clubs 🏏
Falkirk Daft podcast co-host John McInally helped organise the special fun match at the Tryst against the cricket club's social team Photo: Michael Gillen
8. ⚽ Falkirk FC fans take on Stenhousemuir CC social team to celebrate 150th anniversary of both clubs 🏏
Catching the ball isn't an easy as it may seem... Photo: Michael Gillen