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Flashback National Tryouts 1996

Hot Iron Editor, Frank McGroarty tries and fails miserably to follow in the footsteps of Rugby Legend Gavin Hastings and competes as a kicker in the Claymores 1996 Tryouts

SENIOR GRIDIRON RETURNS TO THE HIGHLANDS

IInverness is the latest city in the UK to be able to offer Senior American Football to its citizens.

Not since the demise of the Ness monsters has the prospect of a Highland Senior Football Team playing in the British National League been so close.

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GET READY FOR WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL

Over the years, you only have to see for yourselves that the boundaries have been crashing down when it comes to participation in sport, whether it is a matter of gender, or physical capabilities.

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FLASHBACK WORLD BOWL 1996

The day that Murrayfield went World bowl crazy

ALL CONFERENCE HONOURS FOR CLARK

Following the demise of the of the Scottish Claymores and the Home Nations Championship, Scottish gridiron success at international level have become a bit of a rare commodity these days.

But across the Atlantic, Scottish gridiron success continues with former Scottish internationalists taking the Americans on at their own game and earning plaudits along the way.

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Hooray for Hollywood!!!!!!!!

A few years ago former Claymores QB, Ryan Clement turned down the chance of a small part in a movie involving Cameron Diaz and Al Pacino to pursue his football career in Europe.

But as team mate, Dameyune Craig captured the headlines and a place in the Hall of Fame, the bold Mr Clement has quietly disappeared from the football limelight.

IRELAND SET FOR EURO 2007

THIS MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO ANY IRISH BASED PLAYERS PLAYING HERE AND COULD MAYBE GIVE AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE FOR THOSE WANTING TO BRING BACK A SCOTLAND SENIOR TEAM

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BLITZ TV -
INVERNESS BLITZ AWARDS 2005 VIDEO

They may not have a Senior Team competing in the National League and there is still doubt as to when that will actually happen, but, the Inverness Blitz can be looked as Scottish Gridiron success story.

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BLITZ TV -
INVERNESS BLITZ AWARDS 2005 VIDEO

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BATTLE OF THE PHOENIX

On Sunday 13th March The Northern Phoenix and Ft. William Phoenix Senior American Football teams met in a friendly match for the first time in four years.

Declaration of Twindependence
Inverness twins with Freeport, Maine, USA.

Inverness Blitz Academy of American Football announced this week ambitious plans to form links with the town of Freeport, Maine, USA.

Flashback 1999

Scotland cruise to third Home Nations Championship

KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

It is the dream of every father to have their son following in their father’s footsteps.

But I don’t think that over 20 years ago when Colin Macmillan was pounding the turf of his local public park as an offensive lineman with the now “Legendary” Glasgow Lions, it would the start of a family tradition in the love of America’ top sporting export.

Cheerywayeeeeee

Having failed miserably as a Kicker, Hot Iron's Bold Editor decided to try his luck with a much tougher task two years later- working out with the Claymores Cheerleaders.