YFS Magazine Issue 1 | Page 33

Bauld Trophy at Tynecastle. In 2005 Dyce’s Under 17s reached the Scottish Cup final, which was won on penalty kicks. As there are no Dyce teams beyond the age of 17 it proved to be a fitting end to the boy’s careers at Dyce, lifting the National Trophy. This brought the club its 3rd success in Scottish Cup Finals.2009 saw the Under 14s lift the Scottish Cup by a display that justifies the saying ‘play until the final whistle’. They were losing with 3 minutes to play, pulled back 2 goals to equalise and eventually won the game in extra-time. In 2011, Dyce BC created history by being the 1st side to win the Scottish Cup three years in a row with relatively the same team in what was a proud achievement for everyone involved with the club.The club are justly proud of the fact that fifteen ‘old boys’ are currently making their living from full time professional football, whilst a number of former players grace Highland and Junior leagues. Dyce Boys Club look forward to the future with their continued aim to foster the development of youth football. The last few years has seen the advent of coaching for the Under 8s where the emphasis is placed on fun and enjoyment whilst teaching the boys the basic skills and techniques that will hopefully stand them in good stead for the years ahead. Some of Dyce BCs players who have played at top SPFL sides include Ross Tokely and Graham Shinnie . Staggies manager Derek Adams was also in Dyce’s books. Aberdeen player Russell Anderson and ex Don Darren Mackie were also appeared for Dyce as well as ex-Rangers and Caley midfielder Andrew Shinnie ,now with English Championship side Birmingham City. Issue # 1 | YFS Magazine | 33