Casey Jones

I don’t agree it should have been 4-0. Penalty very soft. Perhaps the video will confirm it was, but think there was justice with the penalty save. The ball bounced on top of the bar and out, as opposed to back in play, though the keeper did have another fine save in the first half. Although Tranent were just as dominant in the 2nd half, keeper wasn’t as involved as in 1st. Regardless, Tranent deserved the win, which is all that matters to the home tea,/support.

Sounds like a complete turnaround from Saturday PTB, which is good to hear.

Tough tie for Musselburgh, away to Penicuik fo 2nd time in 3 seasons. Not insurmountable though for Burgh, as last season in league matches, both teams one 1-0 at home against each other. Certainly the draw could have been kinder

What is it about Musselburgh and away ties in Scottish Cup toes? - this will be 4 out of 4 since 2020-21. What is is about Musselburgh drawing Penicuik in Scottish Cup ties? Third season in the cup and 2nd out of 3 seasons away to Penicuik. This first in 2020-21 saw Burgh progress to next round. Agree with your comment though - one of toughest ties of the round.

Next 5 days may be telling. Two tough away matches; tonight at Broxburn and Saturday at Linlithgow. On the positive, get 4pts out of 6 and the manager’s position strengthens. But, two losses and his position weakens again. No one at Burgh, committee, coaches, players and supporters like where we are at the moment. Get results and the fans will get behind the coaching staff, but I think short term at least that is a tall order. You will know how good Greg Page was on Saturday, but he leaves close season from Burgh, to re-join Penicuik and gets MoM award in the 1st league match of season. Then, another close-season departure at Olivebank, sees Darren Downie score two goals and I think, gets MoM for Broxburn. What I see, and happy for an Burgh fan to come on and say I’m wrong, is that Burgh allow good players to leave our club for better/equal teams and straight away, they are getting plaudits.

Musselburgh started last season with a seven league match undefeated run. In contrast, the last seven league matches (yesterday plus last six of last season) saw one win and six losses. The difference is down to the complete change in the squad during the two periods and an obvious lack in confidence amongst current squad. Guys who were prepared to fight for every ball against any team. Now bereft of any apparent leadership on and off the park. From what PTB says, the manager doesn’t even know where his own players should be playing. If your back 4 is all at 6(ays) and 7(s), you know you are heading for defeat. I am not sure what our club’s aspirations are this season, whether it is to strive to top the league, remain in top half come end of season or just remain in the Premier league? What ever it is, you have to aim to win your home matches or you are in trouble. Tough match ahead on Tuesday away to Broxburn; where the best left back we’ve had since Brian Martin, (seven years ago) , is now an opposition player, and our top goalscorer from last season, is also playing for the home side and who scored 2 goals on Saturday. When things come back and bite you in the........hopefully that won’t happen!

Only one of four; (Dunbar)., who were relegated last season won one opening match day in 1st division. Probably worse one was Whitehill’s hammering at home to Luncarty. Saw Kinnoul in a cup tie towards the end of last season, and if they kept the nucleus of that squad, no shock in their away win at Camelon. Certainly no easy ride for straight return to Premier League next season for any of the four.

Or, could be best time to face them! Blackburn must be buoyed by fact they are playing Premier league football again this season, and anything goes in first match

I think if you read more of my post you are doing a mis-service to me as I countered by saying it should be by donation only. Friendlies at start of season are in effect glorified training sessions, confirmed by making 6-11 subs at half time in some matches. This is only a recent occurence In seasons gone by it was donation or pay in the bucket. I dont buy the rental agreement either. Teams often train on the same pitch pre-season and dont have fixed oncome then, so why ask people to pay for a different 11 players training on another night. This week, in Mid and East Lothian at 3 different venues we have seen £5/£3 gate money; entry by donation and free entry. As said my original post is my thought only. Obviously you think fixed costs should be charged and so do majority of clubs. Good that we all don't agree all the time.

Darren D already on the scoresheet against Bo’ness on Saturday

Rather than being a pain with your childish dots/GIFs, if you agree or disagree with my comments or anyone else’s, just put your comments in like all others.

My own thoughts registered here too. I always think I can back up any argument I make on Social media, but maybe it’s the way I tell them, that a couple of idiots red dot me, on here, even if I just say hello. However, my thoughts are, perhaps as I am old / old-fashioned, is that for friendlies, no charges should be set at all for friendlies and it should be by donation only. Then if you don’t want to pay, th team should accept, in the hope that if supporters enjoy the match, it may encourage them and more o come in regular season. I know I am in the minority as more and more clubs are charging now in friendlies, regardless of the opposition. I agree with pricing. I still think matches should be £6-£7 at most. Again, not on any committee so not privy to what discussions happen at committee level when deciding on match day prices. Yes I agree that it is up to clubs to set their match day and season ticket costs. Great if the team excel and fans flock through the gates, but if the delivery on the park is sub-standard, then expect either crowds to dissipate or fans to become a bit restless. I live in my own wee bubble, but whether St Johnstone, Hibs, Hearts, Or local EoS / Amateur teams are on your door it should matter. I moved to Musselburgh in 2001 and bought into them from first few matches I attended. I wouldn’t then care if Hibs, Hearts or any other team were at home. As all I wanted was to watch Musselburgh. Crowds have dipped and I hope that perhaps it is a one-off season. With COVID hopefully not as restricting as before and the team on the rise this season, perhaps some of the missing crowds can return.

Mr Blackburn statsman started off this great service to guys like me and in last couple of years The Faceman took over the work. Both should be congratulated on the huge effort and time commitments keeping 60, or so club attendances up to day each season. The stats do hid some facts from what you say about most successful clubs getting biggest support. Just concentrating on Premier League, Linlithgow has always been up there as most supported club at our level, and it will take some effort from another club to overtake that in EoS. Tranent went very close, but with winning the league, that should have been a given anyway. If I was a committee member at Penicuik, I’d have been envious of Linlithgow and Tranent’s crowds. Up until the bitter end, Penicuik had every chance of winning league, yet had average lower attendances of around 150-160 per week against the two teams. Musselburgh buck the trend, having finished 7th/8th (?) in league but 4th in attendance figures. But compared to pre-COVID season, think they have taken quite a dip in attendances for home matches. Jeanfield had a down/up season, but having huge potential I am surprised that their average attendances are less than 150. Only 12th out of 18 teams, yet, for me, (apart from Bonnyrigg), have been the best EoS team over the piece.

Welcome back HJ. Missed your comments these past few weeks

Pre-season training began yesterday for Musselburgh at Olivebank. Can’t remember such a short period of time from end of season to preparing again for the following season. Burgh lost a number of good players last season and the question is; can we can get same calibre in for this season. Two players announced so far. Look forward to seeing new names coming up soon.

The best signing you will make this season and Darren D will be your 2nd. Sometimes I think it is wrong when a player retuns to a club after a few years away, but Darren is certainly going to give you a number of goals this season, so all best to our top scorer for past 3 seasons or so. Jordon Orru is a class player and for me, the best left back come wing half in the league. Is always looking to get passed opposition moidfielders and defence and puts in some great crosses into the box. Probably Burgh's best signing in last 3 years. Again all best to Joe. Certainly both signings give you a better chance of finishing higher in the league this season.

Don’t think Darren had a great season but then neither did Musselburgh. He ended up top scorer on last day of season and I think he will be a loss for Burgh. A number of top players left last season and in close season. Remains to be seen if the same quantity of players can come to Olivebank for 2022-23. If not we could be in a bit of trouble.

This will be the last time I make comment on here with you. The Musselburgh page, just established, should not have crap like this appearing on it. First of all please look up charlatan in the dictionary as I am not sure you even know what it means. Its funny, cause a while ago Kenneth used the word troll a few times in tweets he sent to me. Maybe you are the man himself or maybe he is dictating what he wants to say (from you) on this page. A charlatan is someone who "falsely claiming to have a special knowledge" - Please take time to look at what Kenneth says about so called friends of his and also some tweets to people who are not friends of his. As of being a troll, I saw a tweet from someone else and made one comment about Kenneth. Haven't seen Kenneth's tweets in a long time. In fact last year I came off twitter for a period because of the abuse I faced from him. Thank you and enjoy your football this season.

Funny person you are. You are certainly using factually incorrect wrong with the examples you are quoting. Also you know me but I don’t know you yet you are telling me off? Come back when you are grown up and know your diction.

That remark is not even worthy of this response. Since you know who Casey Jones is, then you know perfectly well he was also at Olivebank supporting Mathu on Saturday and has made many a positive comment about Mathu elsewhere. Ps you obviously don’t have anything to substantiate this message, apart from trying to stir. I only made one comment about your good friend, which was factually correct. See yah!

Same here. When Linlithgow were on their long winning run, I thought they would win league, but Kudos to Tranent for never giving up, even when they dropped to 3rd. Really interested to see who the new signings will be at Tranent. Lots of good players already in the ranks but 2 or 3 more and am sure Tranent will be challenging there or thereabouts come end of season. Good luck to the Belters.

ToT - Toddle of Twat. How thick are you? A broken record who keeps of scratching the same dirge. You are alone in your own wee world. The only ones that kept the last tranch of Juniors down are the teams themselves for reasons repeatedly told to you.

Shambles if true. Those clubs that voted to allow this debacle to continue for another season should be ashamed of themselves. Voting the colts in for what? £7,500 - short term gain? Hope they get relegated one by one since the LL will probably never agree to 2 or 3 down each season. And is there no way they can vote the charlaton of a Chair out? Absolute no backbone at all.

Strange comment, from a non-West Lothian team supporter. Lots of really good grounds in WL to travel to, for watching matches.

Collectively, taking all teams in EoS League you probably are correct. However taking top teams into account since the switch over to EoS and WoS you have got absolutely nothing to back up your stance. Prime object for the bigger clubs is promotion to LL and beyond. Only one match to count on and Tranent came into your backyard on Saturday and won the bragging points and the promotion. Mock Darvel all you want, but after 38 matches they were the West Premier League champions who got beat by a better team on the day from the East. Sorry, not sorry.