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Latest News
28 April 2008 - Grampian Basketball Sumerslam 3v3
Lothian Phoenix players will enter the Basketball Grampian Summer Slam 3v3 tournament on Saturday 28th June. The event will be held at Woodhillhouse Aberdeen and will feature male and female players at all ages aand for the first time a wheelchair tournament. The competition will give the players the opportunity to develop their skills in the close season. |
20 April 2008 - Lothian Phoenix 43 - 49 Liverpool Vikings II
The Phoenix suffered a dissapointing loss to Vikings II at Bathgate Academy but will still advance to the GBWBA playoffs. After a cagey start to the game Liverpool took control and built a lead of 15 points at halftime. The home team fought back in the second half cutting the deficit to six points gives the Bathgate side will have the edge in the head to head records. (Match Stats) |
13 April 2008 - Bolton Bulls 21 - 60 Lothian Phoenix
Lothian Phoenix moved closer to a first appearance in the GBWBA playoffs with a comfortable win in Bolton. To qualify Bathgate side must avoid defeat by 15 points or more by Liverpool Vikings II in the final match of the regular season. Robert O'Rorke top scored with 16 points and rookie Steven Ross underlined his potential hitting 10 points for the second successive game. (Match Stats) |
12 April 2008 - Lothian Phoenix are victorious in Lancaster
The Phoenix played both games against bottom side Lancaster on the same day. Robert O'Rorke top scored in the first game with a club record 27 points. Simon Ramsay top scored in the second game with a career high 18 points, Mark Stevenson chipped in with 12 points of the bench also a career best. (Match Stats) |
09 March 2008 - Grampian Grizzlies 12 - 42 Lothian Phoenix II
Lothian Phoenix Reserves completed a comfortable over the newly formed Grampian Grizzlies. Youngsters Jordan Stewart and Paul Sloan made there debuts in a Phoenix shirt, Jordan was particularly impressive scoring 10 points. Jose Alexander-Hamed top scored with 16 points and Arthur Lawson scored his first baskets for the club. A return fixture will be played at Broxburn on Saturday 3rd of May. (Match Stats) |
11 March 2008 - Wheels-4-Africa Appeal
Lothian Phoenix are proud to support the Wheels-4-Africa Appeal. Wheels-4-Africa brings mobility to hundreds of disabled people in Africa by recycling unwanted wheelchairs from Britain. Phoenix players raided cupboards, sheds, and garages finding five unused wheelchairs for the appeal. |
09 March 2008 - Lothian Phoenix 44 - 31 West Yorks Cardinals
The Phoenix bounced back on Sunday with a vital win over the West Yorkshire Cardinals. Victory was essential to keep promotion hopes alive and a strong third quarter secured the match for the Bathgate side. Stevie Duff, Rab O'Rorke and Gary Smith shared the scoring burden with 12 points each. (Match Stats) |
02 March 2008 - Oldham Owls II 42 - 49 Lothian Phoenix
Hopes of winning the league look to be over after the Phoenix were defeated in Oldham. It was a very tense match where the lead changed hands 8 times and it was the away team that lead going into the final quarter. However, the superior experience of the Owls told as they closed out the game. The Phoenix must now win their remaining games to a secure a place at the playoffs in Stoke Mandeville. (Match Stats) |
01 March 2008 - Bury Blue Devils 38 - 48 Lothian Phoenix
The Phoenix got the weekend of to a good start with a hard fought win in Bury. The Blue Devils have improved significantly since they lost by 29 points on the first day of last season and the Phoenix had to keep a consistently high level to secure the win. A piece of unwanted history was made when Niall Ritchie became the first Lothian Phoenix player to be sent off with five fouls. (Match Stats) |
07 February 2008 - Bulldogs game rearranged
The league fixture between Lothian Phoenix and Lancashire Bulldogs due to be played on Sunday 16th February has been rearranged for Sunday 4th May. The match will be played a Bathgate Academy, tip off 11:00am. |
02 February 2008 - Matches aggainst Aberdeen
Two friendly matches have been arranged between Lothian Phoenix and the newly formed Aberdeen WBC. The first game will be played on Saturday 22nd March at Robert Gordon University Sports Centre, tip off 12:00. Lothian Phoenix are committed to develop the game in Scotland and it is hoped that these matches will help get the ball rolling for wheelchair basketball in the Granite City. |
19 January 2007 - Lothian Phoenix 45 - 49 Oldham owls II
The battle of the only unbeaten teams in the 3rd Division (North) went the way of the English side. The Owls lead by as much as 20 points in the 2nd quarter, the Phoenix fought back in the second half but ran out off time just 4 points behind. Lothian will need to win the reverse fixture in Oldham by a greater margin to maintain hopes of winning the league. (Match Stats) |
16 December 2007 - Lothian Phoenix crash out of cup
Lothian Phoenix suffered a shock defeat to Liverpool Vikings II losing by 4 points. (Match Stats) |
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09 December 2007 - Lothian Phoenix defeat Cardinals
Lothian Phoenix made a succesful trip to West Yorkshire defeating Cardinals I and Cardinals II. (Match Stats) |
02 December 2007 - Lothian Phoenix 71 - 21 Bolton Bulls
The Phoenix made it four wins in a row with a 48 point victory over Bolton Bulls. Rookie players Steven Ross and Jose Alexander-Hamed made their first starts for the club and both contributed to a strong team performance. It is the start of a though month for the Phoenix with four games coming in quick succession. Robert O'Rorke top scored with 22 points. (Match Report) |
26 November 2007 - New Messageboard
Scotball have added a Lothian Phoenix section to their popular basketball messageboard. This will be a great place to chat about games, the club's community work, or to ask questions about the team. We are always looking to introduce new people to the sport and the new board will help us spread the word of wheelchair basketball. |
11 November 2007 - Lothian Phoenix 50 - 35 Bury Blue Devils
Winning ways continued for the Phoenix with a hard fought victory over Bury Blue Devils. Fraser Govan took charge of the team for the first time and he guided the home team out of a nervous start into a strong second quarter fightback. Robert O'Rorke top scored with 20 points, Andy Lynch chipped in with 10. (Match Report) |
29 October 2007 - Lothian Phoenix 70 - 18 Yorks Cardinals II
Lothian Phoenix won the first home game of the season with a comfortable win over Yorkshire Cardinals II. Andy Lynch and Jose Alexander-Hamed made their debuts for the team and both players were able open their accouts for the club. Player/coach Stevie Duff top scored with 22 points. (Match Stats) |
30 September 2007 - L'pool Vikings II 29 - 43 Lothian Phoenix
Lothian Phoenix got their season of to a winning start, defeating Liverpool Vikings II by 14 points. It was a solid performance from the Phoenix who led from the first basket. Felix Vos and Stephen Ross made their debuts for the team and Gary Smith top scored with 12 points. (Match Stats) |
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02 September 2007 - 2007/08 Fixtures Announced
League Fixtures have been announced for season 2007/2008. Lothian Phoenix will start with an away trip to Liverpool on Sunday 30th of September. Lothian Phoenix will also face Liverpool Vikings 2 in the first round of the league cup, details to be announced shortly. |
06 August 2007 - Fraser takes charge
Changes are going to be made to the Phoenix coaching setup for the new season. Experienced coach Fraser Govan will take over from Stevie Duff who will concentrate on playing duties. Fraser has previously guided Edinburgh Thistle and the Scottish Wizards to success on a national level. |
22 July 2007 - Felix Jets In
Lothian Phoenix have continued to strengthen for next season with the acquisition of German power forward Felix Vos. Felix is the club's first international signing and he has 14 years experience playing for Duisberg in the German Leagues. He has also represented his country at under 22 level and he will add another big threat in the paint. |
24 June 2007 - Andy signs for the Phoenix
Lothian Phoenix have strengthened the squad with the signing of veteran point guard Andy Lynch. Andy played for Edinburgh Thistle for 20 years playing in the first division, the big eight tournament and in Japan, Canada, and the USA. Andy has also represented Scotland and he will add pace and scoring to the Phoenix backcourt. |
15 June 2007 - Phoenix are the LDS team of the year
Lothian Phoenix are named Lothian Disability Sport team of the year. The award recognises the success of the team in the GBWBA British League and in attracting new players to the sport. It was a double celebration for the club as Lothian Phoenix youth player Stuart Gurney took the Young Player of the Year Award. |
22 April 2007 - West of Scotland 54 - 43 Phoenix
West of Scotland successfully defended the Scottish Cup defeating Lothian Phoenix 54 - 43 at the Kelvin Hall. (Match Report) |
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06 April 2007 - Demonstration Day
Lothian Phoenix will be holding a demonstration day at Inverleith Park (Map) on Sunday 15th April. Anyone is welcome to come along and give the sport of wheelchair basketball a try. |
02 April 2007 - Phoenix 45 - 46 Vikings II
Phoenix lose final game by the narrowest of margins (Match Report) |
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28 March 2007 - Countdown to the end of the season
Phoenix in final league match of inaugural season....More |
26 March 2007 - Chester Jets Summer Camp
Details have been announced for the 3rd Annual Chester Jets Wheelchair Basketball Camp. The camp is open to active 2nd or 3rd division players aged between 14 and 25. If you are interested you can read more about it here and email chesterwheelchairjets@yahoo.co.uk for an application form. |
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12 March 2007 - Vikings game rearranged
The final game of season 2006/07 has been arranged for Sunday 1st April. Team Phoenix will welcome Liverpool Vikings 2 to Meadmill Sports center (Map). Tip off 11am. |
03 Sept 2006 - Bolton Bulls 19 - 48 Lothian Phoenix
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02 Sept 2006 - Bury Blue Devils 19 - 48 Lothian Phoenix
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2007-08 League Table |
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2007-08 Fixtures & Results |
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Sun 30 September - 12:00
Vikings II 29 - 43 Phoenix |
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Sat 28 October - 11:00
Phoenix 70 - 18 Cardinals II |
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Sun 11 November - 11:00
Phoenix 50 - 35 Blue Devils |
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Sun 2 December - 11:00
Phoenix 71 - 23 Bulls |
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Sat 8 December - 13:00
Cardinals II 17 - 51 Phoenix |
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Sun 9 December - 12:00
Cardinals 34 - 48 Phoenix |
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Sun 16 December - 11:30
Vikings II 49 - 45 Phoenix |
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Sun 19 January - 11:30
Phoenix 45 - 49 Owls II |
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Sat 1 March - 17:45
Blue Devils 38 - 48 Phoenix |
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Sun 2 March - 11:00
Phoenix 42 - 49 Owls II |
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Sun 9 March - 11:00
Phoenix 44 - 31 Cardinals |
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Sat 22 March - 12:00
Grizzlies 12 - 42 Phoenix II |
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Sat 12 April - 11:00
Bulldogs 28 - 72 Phoenix |
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Sat 12 April - 13:30
Phoenix 78 - 18 Bulldogs |
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Sun 13 April - 13:30
Bulls 21 - 60 Phoenix |
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Sun 20 April - 11:00
Phoenix 43 - 49 Vikings II |
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Sat 18 May - 12:00
Phoenix vs Tornados |
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Sat 18 May - 16:00
Phoenix vs Stratford |
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