Grangemouth Broncos - Coach Achievements

SFFA SEASON - 2007

Jimmy was part of the Senior Squad which finished Champions in the West / Central Conference.
In addition to that they finished Runners-Up at Fair Play Bowl II and 3rd Place at SFFA Finals Day.
Well done Jimmy !

JIMMY MAKES RESERVE LIST WITH GB LIONS SQUAD - July 2007

Jimmy was one of two Bronco Senior Players to make the 'Reserve List' to represent Great Britain
at the 2007 European Championships in Italy (September).
GB finished in 7th Place beating Germany (Group) and Spain (7th / 8th Place Play-Off).
Well done Jimmy !

JIMMY CLOSES IN ON GB LIONS SQUAD PLACE - April 2007

Jimmy was one of three Bronco Senior Players to be invited to the final GB Lions trial at the end of June.
If successful in Leicester, Jimmy will represent Great Britain
at the 2007 European Championships in Italy.
Good Luck Jimmy !

JIMMY CAN'T STOP ENGLISH LOSS - 31st March 2007

Jimmy was one of six Bronco Senior Players who played against England on Saturday.
Jimmy scored a TD but unfortunately Team Scotland still narrowly lost 26-25.
Some lucky players from this fixture stand a chance of representing the GB Lions
at the 2007 European Championships.
Good Luck Jimmy !

SELECTED FOR TEAM SCOTLAND - 24th March 2007

Following the SDS Trial at Airdrie ...
Jimmy was one of five Bronco Senior Players to be included in this years Scotland Roster.
The successful candidates are now invited to play against England
next Saturday the 31st March.
Well done Jimmy !

SCOTLAND V IRELAND INTERNATIONAL - 5th November 2006

Jimmy was part of the SDS Staff at Paisley University Sports Campus.
Celtic Cup Results
Cadets - Ireland 0 @ Scotland 'A'65 and Ireland 6 @ Scotland 'B' 64.
Juniors - Ireland 6 @ Scotland 'A' 82 and Ireland 6 @ Scotland 'B' 82.
Youths - Ireland 'B' 0 @ Scotland 40 and Ireland 'A' 33 @ Scotland 33.
Well done Jimmy !

JIMMY PICKED FOR 2006 SFFA SENIOR MVP BOWL - 27th October 2006

Jimmy is one of four Broncos invited to
take part in a 'Pro Bowl' style match in November.
North/East Squad - Robbie McKenzie, David Mooney Snr, David Mooney Jnr and Jimmy Thomson.
Well Done Jimmy !

BRONCOS ARE 2006 SFFA SCOTTISH LEAGUE RUNNERS-UP - Oct 2006

As Senior Coach, Jimmy helped the Broncos become Scottish League Runners-Up
at this months Finals Day.
Well Done Coach !

SFFA SEASON - 2006

Jimmy was part of the Senior Squad which won the Claymores 10th Anniversary World Bowl '96 Trophy,
finished Runners-Up in the SFFA North/East Conference and Runners-Up in the Fair Play Trophy.
In addition to that they finished Runners-Up in the SFFA Scottish League.
Well done Jimmy !

BRONCOS ARE 2006 SFFA NORTH/EAST CONFERENCE RUNNERS-UP - Sept 2006

As Senior Coach and player, Jimmy helped guide the Broncos to a 5-2 Season ...
and a chance to become Scottish Champions at next months Finals Day.
Well Done Coach !

SCOTLAND CONTINUES RELATIONSHIP WITH JIMMY - March 2006

Jimmy has been asked to assist the 2006 Scotland Squad.
Jimmy will be responsible for all aspects of training, fitness and well-being of all the Squad members.

SELECTED FOR TEAM SCOTLAND - 27th April 2006

Following the SDS Trial at Airdrie ...
Jimmy was one of six Bronco Senior Players to be included in this years Scotland Roster.
The successful candidates are now invited to attend the next Scotland practice
that is being organised for Sunday the 28th May.
Two-thirds of the current Scotland Squad is now made up of Broncos.
Well done Jimmy !

SFFA SENIOR MVP PLAYER OF THE YEAR - 2005

Following on from his Coach Award ...
Jimmy Thomson has also been voted the 2005 Senior MVP Player of the Year.
Well Done to Jimmy ... again !

SFFA SENIOR COACH OF THE YEAR - 2005

Following a very good 2005 SFFA year with the Broncos,
Jimmy Thomson was voted Senior Coach of the Year for the 2005 Season.
Well Done to Jimmy !

SFFA SEASON - 2005

Jimmy was part of the Senior Squad which won the Paisley Pyros SummerBowl and were
Runners-Up in the SFFA Conference League.
Well done Jimmy !

BRONCOS FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN 2005 SFFA CONFERENCE - September 2005

As Senior Coach and Player, Jimmy helped guide the Broncos to a 9-1 Season ...
finishing 2nd behind the Kirkcaldy Bulls.
The Broncos managed a 1-1 record against the Bulls but the points difference was too much to catch.
Well Done Coach !

2004 FALKIRK DISTRICT SPORTS COUNCIL AWARDS - 28th April 2005

Jimmy received a Scroll Award for his valuable contribution to Scottish Flag Football
in his current role as Scotland's Trainer.
Well Done Jimmy !

RETAINS HIS SDS COACHING JOB FOR THE 2005 SEASON - March 2005

Jimmy continues his involvement as one of the Coaches of the Scotland Development Flag Squad.
Jimmy will help guide the Scotland Squad through an England International in April
and then a trip to France to take part in the Flag Oceane International Competition in June.
Well done Jimmy !

COACH THOMSON ADDS TO HIS COACHING QUALIFICATIONS - February 2005

On Sunday the 20th, Jimmy undertook and passed his Stage 1 of the BAFCA BRM.
Well Done Coach !

BRONCOS FINISH 3RD IN 2004 SFFA CONFERENCE - September 2004

As Senior Coach and Player, Jimmy helped guide the Broncos to a 4-4 Season ...
finishing 3rd behind the Kirkcaldy Bulls and Glasgow Sabres.
Well Done Coach !

SFFA SEASON - 2004

Jimmy was part of the Senior Squad which finished 3rd in the SFFA Conference League.
Well done Jimmy !

HELP COACH THE SCOTTISH TEAM IN FRANCE - 29th / 30th May 2004

Jimmy was Assistant Coach to the 12 Man Scottish Squad who competed at the Flag Oceane International Competition in Le Havre, France.
After winning 2 and losing 2 on Saturday the Scots narrowly missed out on playing the rest of their Sunday games in the Top Section. On the Sunday the team played 5 games ... winning all five.
The Scots finished 11th out of 20 teams ... with a record of 7-2.
Respect !

SELECTED AS ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE SDS - February 2004

Jimmy has been appointed Assistant Coach of the Scotland Development Flag Squad.
Jimmy was involved in part of the SDS Selection Process to pick a 12 Man Scotland Roster
to compete at the Flag Oceane International Competition
in Le Havre, France on the 29th / 30th May 2004.
Well done Jimmy !

BRONCOS FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN 2003 SFFA CONFERENCE - September 2003

As Senior Coach and Player, Jimmy helped guide the Broncos to a 4-2 Season ...
finishing 2nd behind the Kirkcaldy Bulls.
Well Done Coach !

SFFA SEASON - 2003

Jimmy was part of the Senior Squad which won the
Raptors' Thanksgiving Day Bowl and were
Runners-Up in the SFFA Conference League and the Claymores NFLE Kick-Off Classic.
The Broncos also won the Inverness Bowl II in Inverness.
Well done Jimmy !

NATIONAL TRAINER INVITED TO WORK WITH CLAYMORES - 18th May 2003

As National Trainer Jimmy Thomson spent last week working alongside the
Scottish Claymores Trainer in preparation for the Rhein Fire game.
This marvellous opportunity allowed Jimmy to further broaden and deepen his knowledge of sports injuries and how to deal with these as effectively as possible.

SCOTLAND DEVELOPMENT SQUAD TRAINING CALL-UP - 2003

Following on from working with the Scotland Squad in 2002,
Jimmy Thomson has again been asked to participate in the re-structured SDS for the 2003 Season.
As National Trainer, Jimmy will be responsible for
all aspects of training, fitness and well-being of all the SDS Squads.

BRONCOS FINISH LAST IN 2001/2002 SFFA CONFERENCE - September 2002

As Senior Coach and Player, Jimmy helped guide the Broncos to a 1-4 Season ...
finishing 4th behind the Stampede, Weagies and Wolves.
The Broncos only win was against the League Champions (Stampede).

SCOTLAND CALL-UP - 3rd August 2002

Following a successful year with the Broncos, Jimmy has been asked to assist the Scotland Junior Squad for 2002/2003 Season. Jimmy will be responsible for all aspects of training, fitness and well-being of all the Junior Squad members. His first task will be to assist Head Coach, Charlie Ewing, get the team ready for their first game against Team Great Britain.

SFFA SEASON - 2001 / 2002

Jimmy was part of the Senior Squad which finished in
3rd Place at the Claymores NFL Kick-Off Weekend.
Well done Jimmy !

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