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    Musselburgh Athletic 2022/2023

    in East of Scotland Football League

    Posted

    1 hour ago, The Faceman said:

    I think its time that the club has a gamble, for the next 18 months doesn't sell its best players.

    Gets guys like Liam Reid, Craig Stevenson, Jordan Smith tied down on long term contracts.

     

    I agree not every decision is going to be spot on, my only issue is the club is judged on League position and the supporters judge performances with Musselburgh teams playing an attacking brand of football. In truth in the games I've seen (and I've not seen them all) thats been missing since Calvin left.

    If you have any input into things Rob, I would urge you to ask the club to reconsider its use of Orium as well. Obviously I don't know the financial benefits or if there is a discount, I also get it is easier to attract players and the difficulties of finding training places but I would be surprised if the football benefits are worth it. For me training on an indoor facility, on a non grass pitch are not preparing the guys for a Saturday afternoon and I would imagine the stats since moving there would back that up.

    On a positive note wish Liam all the best, he has a fantastic squad to work with and I expect them to be top 2 if not this season then most certainly next. 

    Nae pressure then 😂

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    The East Kilbride FC Thread

    in Lowland League

    Posted

    19 hours ago, ekok said:

    Tbf you earned the point with your effort and endeavour. That plus an absolute worldly for your goal.

    Don't think we were ever in danger of losing,  but tonight proved what folk who actually watch this league understand.  No free lunches , standard very high, so all teams capable of a result at any given time. See other results tonight. 

    I have watched this league from day 1, despite some teams languishing near bottom, the overall standard is much, much better than in the early days. That will only increase as time goes by. Tinpot my arse.

    Yep your keeper was excellent,  tho to be churlish,  we gave him a chance to make a few saves that should have been dispatched. 

    As you say standard is getting better and the levels could be increased quite a bit quicker with two relegated each season 

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    Dunbar United Season 20/21

    in East of Scotland Football League

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    9 hours ago, T H E Reeler said:

    Nothing to do with memory,,, read the report.

    At Penicuik, if they hadn’t subbed their best player at half time ,,, they were beaten.

    At Dunbar there was very little in it. 
    If Penicuik were a title winning team - then myself and several hundred others didn’t appear to notice it… 

     

    Take it you never looked at the league table 6 points out of 6 seems to help my argument 

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    Dunbar United Season 20/21

    in East of Scotland Football League

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    1 hour ago, T H E Reeler said:

    Don’t know about last season being competitive.

    The best description I’ve read was “DUNBAR sleep walked into relegation”

    Basically a season that become an underwhelming procession from Feb - May.

    However gave the big clubs a hard time - should have beaten Penicuik, did beat Linlilithgow, drew with TJFC. The big cockups were at Linlithgow, Dundonald, Inverkeithing and Meggatland. That’s my assessment 

    Think your memory must be playing tricks thinking you should have beat Penicuik  🫤 

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    Scottish Draw

    in East of Scotland Football League

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    Preliminary Round Draw 

    Auchinleck Talbot v Coldstream

    Broxburn Athletic v Blackburn United

    Burntisland Shipyard v Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale

    Carnoustie Panmure v Hawick Royal Albert

    Clydebank v Bonnyton Thistle

    Dalkeith Thistle v Lochee United

    Drumchapel United  Easthouses Lily MWFC

    Dundonald Bluebell v Tayport

    Fort William v Benburb

    Glasgow University v Golspie Sutherland

    Haddington Athletic v Darvel

    Invergordon v Newtongrange Star

    Irvine Meadow v Hill of Beath Hawthorn

    Linlithgow Rose v St. Cuthbert Wanderers

    Penicuik Athletic v Musselburgh Athletic

    Pollok v Girvan

    Preston Athletic v Newton Stewart

    Rutherglen Glencairn v Kilwinning Rangers

    Sauchie Juniors v St. Andrews United

    Syngenta v Threave Rovers

    Tower Hearts v Cumnock

    Vale of Leithen v Dunbar United

    Whitehill Welfare v Camelon Juniors

    Wigtown & Bladnoch v Dunipace

     

     BACK TO LISTING

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    Musselburgh Athletic 2022/2023

    in East of Scotland Football League

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Casey Jones said:

    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.  

    You have signed a few good ones aswell maybe just need time I agree you have also lost a few good ones time will tell

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    Musselburgh Athletic 2022/2023

    in East of Scotland Football League

    Posted

    On 31/07/2022 at 22:56, Casey Jones said:

    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! 

    Sounds like your objective already this season is to have a new manager very soon 

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    Whitehill Welfare 21/22

    in East of Scotland Football League

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    12 hours ago, 19052012 said:

    Penicuik knew exactly what was going on with Tansey and continued to play him during the last season. 
     

    They only got rid of him when the story hit the papers. You could also argue that it was an easy way to get rid of a high earning player.

    Back that up with facts arse

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    Sons' sorrow

    in Scottish League 2 General Chatter

    Posted

    13 hours ago, squeezebox-son said:

    Ah, Findlay Gray is the grandson of a sons fan I think. He played against us for St Mirren u21s a couple of year back I think (unless I've got it wrong).

    I think what you say is correct thought he was easily the best of the trialist although none of them got much help from the signed players and maybe we should ask his granddad to play centre back 

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    Tranent Juniors

    in Lowland League

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    34 minutes ago, The Mantis said:

    Well done the Belters, you shut up a few people today. Wayne McIntosh, still a legend at 53 years old 😂

    Scored where ever he has been but thought he was 54

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    Tranent Juniors

    in Lowland League

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    2 hours ago, Footballfirst said:

    The attendance was probably double your guess. 

    Darvel started the better, but Tranent came more into the game as the first half progressed. McIntosh's opener on 39 minutes silenced the home fans for the rest of the afternoon.  Darvel did hit the post and had the rebound cleared off the line early in the second half, but they didn't trouble Mason thereafter.  Jamie Docherty spurned two or three chances on the break, before sealing a deserved win, after Currie set him up with a chance he could not miss.  Cue delirious celebrations in the away dug out. 

     

    Pretty accurate report on the game Darvel had more possession without ever really hurting Tranent the 3 lads at the back were tremendous l thought every Tranent player worked tirelessly and credit to the manager for his tactics finally the officials were excellent 

     

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