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Very fair analysis. Thought Whitburn started well, should've scored, but Nitten were very good all over the park and ended up comfortable winners. You can see the confidence in them growing.

I agree. 9 games unbeaten, squad as strong as it's been all season, with much more experience on the park and less dependence on youth. The blend of both is breeding a lot of confidence for Nitten just now. Long may it continue. A sleeping giant!

Oakley & Vale aside, it's very difficult to predict a result! Rosyth midweek to yesterday (emphatic win to emphatic defeat) a perfect example! Great for the neutrals!

Wasn't in the dugout tonight at a decent game between Rosyth & Nitten. Impressed by a strong looking home side but Nitten edged it with some great individual performances in a team full of lads in their late teens to early 20s!

New fence because the old one was susceptible to falling down with any strong winds, and the team are playing at Ainslie Park to try to protect the pitch

How are the committee to blame?

A complete non event and a poor spectacle for the neutral. Really disappointed in Lithgae's inability to break down Musselburgh. Penalty aside, did you create a chance? You'll win the league in a canter but you'll need to do much better to advance. Agreed, pitch is poor, and that was evident In our new approach of route one!! Not great to watch!

Joe Hamill would be an obvious choice based on Simmy, his assistant at Musselburgh, getting the assistant's job at Nitten last week Gotta think Kieran Renton would be on any shortlist too - an ambitious young manager. Or, Stevie McLeish? I have no inside knowledge as a Musselburgh supporter, just guessing, but food for thought?

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Another disappointing performance from Musselburgh tonight, but fair play to Haddington who battled hard and deserved at least a point. After last week's rout from Broxburn, who were beaten tonight, Musselburgh have hit a sticky patch after arguably their best performance of the season against Blackburn 2 weeks ago. Big name players have arrived recently, none of which have performed as consistently as expected. 3 games now on the bounce away from home that may define the season.

Friday football, and a local derby! #montheburgh

Seems harsh. Many if not more were there because of "groundhop" but weren't part of the official "groundhop" group.

There was at Musselburgh.

With over 550 people in attendance at the final groundhopping game of the day, there was much anticipation of an evening match under the lights at Olivebank. Many would have had the home side as strong favourites after their recent form, particularly last week, whereas Broxburn were struggling after some recent defeats. Musselburgh started with the same 11 as last week, but the subsequent performance was like "chalk & cheese" compared to 7 days earlier. Massive credit and congratulations to Broxburn who ran out comfortable 4-0 winners, a scoreline that did not flatter them! Musselburgh's management must be scratching their heads at the way below par performance, and why? We have 6 days to make up for last night's shocker as we welcome our local neighbours, Haddington Athletic, in a local derby, again under the floodlights. 7.45 pm kick off, Friday 24th March.

Congratulations to you guys on your emphatic win. We (Musselburgh) went from one of our best performances all season last week to easily our worst last night. I'm not sure we had a shot on target! Credit to you guys who were on it from the off and easily outplayed & outfought us on a great evening with over 550 people in the ground. Best wishes for the remainder of the season.

Cash or card. Same in bar. A warm welcome awaits.

A fine away win for Musselburgh today against a disappointing Blackburn side. The Burgh made one enforced change from last week as on loan winger Khan replaced the injured Reid - and what a difference Khan made as he bagged a hat-trick! Musselburgh, like last week, were ahead at the break 2-0, however their dominance in the first half, like last week, was not reflected in the scoreline. They were made to suffer last week as they stuttered across the line, however this week it was different as they scored 4 goals in the 2nd half to Blackburn's solitary goal, courtesy of a penalty. A few excellent performances from The Burgh players, particularly Khan & Stevenson, and a nice boost to the goal difference to boot. What was obvious to me today was how comfortable Musselburgh were on an excellent playing surface. Plastic, yes, but excellent nonetheless and perfect for Musselburgh's passing game. With a bench loaded with experienced players in O'Kane, Knox, Smith and King, Thomson & Reid to come back, the Burgh's gaffer, Liam Burns, must enjoy his dilemma in choosing his starting 11! Next week sees a 7.45pm Saturday night kick off versus Broxburn on Groundhop Day - bring it on!

You're too good to go down, surely! Groundhop Day next Saturday night. A warm welcome awaits you at Olivebank, Musselburgh.

A last minute winner for Musselburgh away to Glenrothes on Saturday meant The Burgh were in the hat for round 2. The away side dominated the first half and should have been at least 3-4 up at half time, however an excellent equaliser from the home side in the 2nd half ensured a nail-biting end to a decent game. A bumpy pitch did little for The Burgh's passing game but they played well first half against a lower division side, but a side going well, looking for promotion, so a welcome win for the visitors.

Not sure they "wanted it more" as Musselburgh had great momentum beforehand and you could see 1st half they were well up for things. I actually think the hasty triple substitution 2 minutes after the first goal and barely 15 minutes into the 2nd half hindered the home team! On winning the league, I agree. Next year will see more of a push for the home side.

Congratulations to HoB today on a thoroughly deserved win. Yes, Musselburgh had the better chances 1st half, but in the 2nd half the home side barely laid a glove on the Fife side. I've no idea why HoB are in the relegation zone on this form, but with the 2 stellar centre backs and the more than competent goalkeeper, who was assertive in every respect, it's only a matter of time before they climb the league, pitch allowing! A bad day at the office for the home side whose recent form has been very good. But it's the reality check required for next season, when their push for promotion is expected.

Fixture change! #montheburgh

Good to see Musselburgh have a game, but how bad must HoB's pitch be? Hardly any rain in the East to speak of this week!