Ayrshire Weekly Press Cup
Quarter-final
Saturday 14th May 2016 | KO 2:00pm
Match Programme : 2015/16 Issue 13
Match Sponsor :
GLENAFTON ATHLETIC
Vs. BROXBURN
ATHLETIC
ETHX Energy
Scottish Junior Cup
1st Round Replay
Saturday | 2:30 pm
1st October 2016
Season 2016/17
Match Programme
No. 3
SPONSOR
‘Your Name Here’
Welcome to Loch Park , New Cumnock
“Gateway to Ayrshire “
Craig Menzies
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ETHX Scottish Junior Cup 1st Round
Albyn Park , Broxburn | 24th September 2016
BROXBURN ATHLETIC v GLENAFTON ATHLETIC
Kyle McAusland &
Michael Linton
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GLENAFTON
ATHLETIC
No. No. BROXBURN
ATHLETIC
Brian McGarrity Connor Wallace
Blair Lochhead Shaun Donaghue
Kyle McAusland Craig Purves
Alan Cairns Mike Mambya
Andrew Hunter Calum Rarity
Craig Menzies Craig Young
Ryan McChesney Darren Cole
Chris Meikle Grant Gavin
Kieran McAnespie Marcus Miller
Ally Park Alan Lawson
David Gray Craig Scott
Ryan Borris Michael Linton
Dan Orsi Nicholas Locke
Cameron Marlow Ross Nimmo
Darren McGill Scott McNaughton
Connor Lynass Scott Richards
Mick McCann Alexander Miller
Joe Andrew Kieran Anderson
Chris Dallas Michael Browne
John Paul Boyle Ross Donnelly
Jamie Robertson
Management Teams
Craig McEwan Mgr Max Christie
Craig Potter A/Mgr Brian McNaughton
Kieran McAnespie Coach Ian McLaren
Michelle Innes Physio/ Coach Mark Fountain
Referee
Matthew McDermid
Assistant
Corey Craig
Assistant
Alastair Leghorn
ETHX
Scottish Junior Cup
1st Round Replay
Saturday 1st Oct 2016
Loch Park, New Cumnock
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GLENAFTON ATHLETIC
Founded 1930
Loch Park
115 Castle
New Cumnock
Manager
Craig McEwan
Assistant Manager
Craig Potter
Player / Coach
Kieran McAnespie
Physiotherapist
Michelle Innes
Club President
Iain Young
Vice President
John Campbell
Secretary
John Stewart
Treasurer
Eric Wilson
Minute Secretary
Iain Burgoyne
Match Secretary
John Stewart / George Weir
Committee Members
Davie Barr, Jim Campbell, Robert Clegg,
Geoff Crolley, Gus Hart, Paul Kirkwood,
Jim Marshall, Alfie Mills, Jim Murray, Dave
McMaster, Robert Smyth, George Weir
.
Glenafton TV
John Haddow
Match Programme & Website
Bobby Guthrie
GLENAFTON ATHLETIC
MAJOR HONOURS
Scottish Junior Cup Winners
1992-93
Runners-up
1962-63, 1991-92, 1993-94, 2013-14
Ayrshire League Champions
1982-83, 1992-93, 2001-02
Western League Champions
1934-35, 1958-59,
1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64
Western League Champions South
1958-59, 1960-61,1961-62, 1962-63,
1963-64, 1965-66
Ayrshire League South Champions
1930-31, 1931-32
West Region Super League 1st Division
Champions
2011-12
West of Scotland Cup Winners
2002-03, 2005-06, 2012-13
Ayrshire Cup Winners
1935-36, 1961-62,1988-89, 1992-93, 2001-02
Irvine & District Cup Winners
1930-31, 1959-60, 1961-62
Ayrshire District Cup Winners
1979-80, 1985-86, 1993-94, 1997-98
Ayrshire League Cup Winners
1979-80, 1999-00, 2005-2006,2014-15
Ayrshire Consolation Cup
1934-35, 1952-53, 1954-55
Western League Cup Winners
1934-35, 1958-59,1962-63, 1965-66
Vernon Trophy
1958-59
East Ayrshire Cup
1997-98, 2002-3
Ayrshire Super Cup
1997-98
Coylton Cup
1930/31
Mauchline Cup
1930/31, 1931/32
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WELCOME TO LOCH PARK
Today we are delighted to welcome back the management and
players of Broxburn Athletic, now that the dust has settled on a
enthralling Scottish Junior Cup tie last Saturday. May we extend
an extra warm welcome to the Broxburn supporters that have
travelled to get behind their team too!
Glenafton’s unbeaten run in the league continued with a convincing 3-1 win over reigning
champions Auchinleck Talbot Loch Park Conor Lynass gathered a cute pass from Chris Dallas
before waltzing past three defenders and firing home from close range after to put the home
side ahead on 15 minutes . Although Dan Orsi’s low drive from the 18 yard line was blocked by
a Talbot boot Joe Andrew pounced to slam the loose ball into the net in a flash and double the
Glens’ lead on 34 minutes. Soon after the break Orsi picked out Ally Park down the right flank
and the former Talbot player took half the Talbot team out of a play with a run and killer
cross to the back post for Joe Andrew to lash home for 3-0. Talbot were reduced to ten-men
and to their credit they pulled one back and prevented Glens adding to their tally.
In a break from league action we travelled to face Broxburn Athletic
in the 1st Round of the Scottish Junior Cup. The two sides met in the
competition two seasons ago and in a close fought contest a goal
from Cammy Marlow puts Glens through. The game at Albyn Park
was all square at the break a David Gray free-kick cancelling out the
home side’s early lead. The hosts struck twice after the break and
when the Glens were reduced to 10 men with 5 minutes to go it look
like curtains before late late strikes from Joe Andrew and Kyle
McAusland to set up today’s replay.
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GLENS NEWS
Squad News
John Paul Boyle is still not fully fit and Darren McGill has a slight hamstring problem
Question & Answer Night Monday 3rd October
Glenafton management team Craig McEwan, Craig Potter and Keiran McAnespie will host an open floor
‘question and answer’ session at Loch Park on Monday 3rd October at 7pm. As well as the Glenafton
Committee in attendance , the club very much appreciate a good turnout from Club members and sup-
porters. Please come along and share your views and hear those of others. Let’s have a good turnout!
Paying for the Jersey (PFTJ 2016/17) Thank you again to all those that have signed up for PFTJ through the years. A big thank you to the
close season PFTJ signings—Gavin Young and Gordon Bell. Check out their players on page 19 and de-
tails how you can join them. Why not sign up today?
Sportsman Dinner Glenafton are delighted to announce they will host a Sportmans Dinner on Saturday 29th October with guest speakers Glasgow Rangers legend Derek Parlane and circuit entertainer Shuggie Naismith and chaired by local lad Shug McHarg. Any ticket enquiries you can contact John Campbell on 07882136734
of Jim Marshall on 07814901528 or visit the Glenafton Athletic Facebook page .
Campbell Hall Forthcoming Events
The Resurrection Stone Roses Tribute Band / Sat 12th November
Tickets now on sale and can be booked on the Glenafton Facebook page or contact John Camp-
bell on 07882136734 or Davie Kerr on 07916167500
Supporter Buses Wilma is looking for supporters for the forthcoming season so please
contact her on 07880932074 to join the “Afton Army” of supporters”
Club Merchandise New Home/Away Strip Orders can be placed for the team strips through John Campbell on 07882136734 or Ian Young on 07761600041. They also can be ordered through the Glenafton Facebook page or contact Davie Kerr on
07916167500
Supporters “200 Club” The club are looking for new members for this season for this season
and for the full details contact Iain Young on 07761600041
GOLDEN GOAL
Gavin Young 18 minutes
FASTEST GOAL
Mick McCann
Albion Rovers 2 minutes
HALF-TIME DRAW
No draw this week
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Match Reports
Glenafton Athletic 3 (2) Auchinleck Talbot (1)
McBookie.com Super Premier Division Match 04
Saturday 17th September2016 |Loch Park, New Cumnock
Glenafton’s unbeaten run in the league continued with a convincing 3-1 win over reigning champions
Auchinleck Talbot Loch Park. Conor Lynass gathered a cute pass from Chris Dallas before waltzing past
three defenders and firing home from close range to put the home side ahead on 15 minutes . Although
Dan Orsi’s low drive from the 18 yard line was blocked by a Talbot boot Joe Andrew pounced to slam
the loose ball into the net in a flash and double the Glens’ lead on 34 minutes. H/T Glens 2 Talbot 0
Soon after the break Glenafton went 3-0 up with a peach of a goal. Orsi on the half way line and wide
on the right clipped a ball down the flank for Ally Park to kill brilliantly and leave one defender in his
wake before curling a killer ball across the face of goal as three others closed in. The ball then then
evaded two other defenders and the keeper to arrive at the back post for Joe Andrew to lash home in
style.
The visitors were reduced to 10 men following Graham Wilson’s second yellow card. His namesake
Stephen Wilson pulled one back for Talbot but this proved to more of a consolation than a lifeline as
the New Cumnock side ran out comfortable winners and created several opportunities before the final
whistle. F/T Glens 3 Talbot 1
Glenafton Athletic:
1. Brian McGarrity 2. Kyle McAusland 3.Cameron Marlow 4. Craig Menzies 5. Ryan McChesney (15. Chris Meikle) 6. David Gray 7. Dan Orsi (14. Ryan Borris) 8. Ally Park 9. Chris Dallas (12. Mick McCann) 10. Joe Andrew 11. Conor Lynass Subs – 16. Alan Cairns , Blair Lochhead (gk)
Auchinleck Talbot:
1. Andy Leishman 2. William Lyle 3. Gordon Pope 4.Ross Harvey, 5.Boyle, 6.Craig McCracken, 7. Bryan Young 8. Dwayne Hyslop 9. Keir Milliken 10. Graham Wilson 11. Dylan Stevenson Subs – Dylan Pooler Stephen Wilson, Thomson, Martin McGoldrick, Steven White
Joe Andrew on the scoresheet
again with a goal at Broxburn
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Broxburn Athletic 3 (1) Glenafton Athletic 3 (1)
ETHX Scottish Junior Cup 1st Round
Saturday 24th September2016 |Albyn Park, Broxburn
Broxburn began brightly stroking the ball slickly across the synthetic surface and pegging back the visi-tors deep into their own half. Midfielders Nicky Locke and Ross Nimmo combined well to set up the first chance in the first minute with the latter’s shot from the edge of the box dipping over the Glens bar. Although Locke was dictating play he was caught in possession on the outskirts of his box by Ally Park and David Gray before the loose ball fell to Chris Dallas and his snapshot from 24 yards whizzed past the post. Back came Broxburn and with the Glens struggling to clear their lines the ball eventually fell to Scott Richards in the six yard box but his shot was blocked by Craig Menzies before being booted
clear by Kyle McAusland.
On 18 minutes another powerful run by Lowe ended with the midfielder being clipped by Cammy Mar-
low five yards out from the 18 yard line. Keiran Anderson delicately chipped the free kick into the box
and up leapt Scott Richards unchallenged to loop an equally delicate header beyond the reach of keep-
er Brian McGarrity to put give the home side a deserved lead.
Midway through the half the tide began to turn in terms of possession as the Glens got to grips with the
game. A couple of corner kicks came and went, the first cleared comfortably and the second ended
with Chris Dallas’s clever hook shot falling safely into the hands of keeper Connor Wallace. On the half
hour mark Conor Lynass picked up the ball tight on the left touchline on the half-way line and skipped
past a couple of defenders before cutting inside and feeding Dan Orsi wide on the right who in turn
beat defenders before whipping the ball to the back post where Joe Andrew’s attempt to slot the ball
home was blocked by defender and keeper combined.
Lynass then burst down the left and shrugged off a pull-back from defender Craig Purves before clip-
ping the ball into the goalmouth for Chris Dallas, only for the whistle to sound and the visitors left ag-
grieved at the advantage not being played. Play resumed and David Gray’s vicious angled free-kick was
pushed away by the keeper at the near post and the chance gone. Glens continued to push and earned
a free-kick on the right hand corner of the penalty box after centre back Darren Cole barged into
Andrew. Up stepped David Gray to lash an unstoppable free-kick beyond the wall and the keeper at full
stretch before the ball tested the tensile strength of the bulging net and levelled the cup-tie with 34
minutes gone.
Tails up the visitors turned the screw and Orsi progressed down the right before picking out Andrew and
his cute back-heel put the ball into the path of Dallas at the edge of the box only for his shot to be de-
flected wide for a corner-kick which was partially cleared; the same fate fell to another corner that
was earned soon after. On the stroke of half-time McAusland’s long ball into the box saw Dallas get the
jump on Gavin Grant only for his first time snap shot sail wide of target. H/T Broxburn 1 Glens 1
For a split second after the final whistle blew on this Scottish Junior Cup 1st round tie I envisaged the ghost of Steve McQueen scrambling his motorbike up the red rugged barren bings of Broxburn that overlook Al-byn Park. Instead, the Great Escape had been played out in the dying minutes of the match as 10 men Glenafton scored two late goals, in the 90th and 93rd minutes, to secure a 3-3 draw and force a replay against a bewildered Broxburn side that appeared to be cruising into the second round. Just like the Cooler King, the Glens got out of jail – even Donald
Pleasance could have seen that!
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Glenafton replaced Conor Lynass with Mick McCann at the break. The tide that had turned in favour
of the visitors ebbed away within two minutes of the restart. A free-kick from the left was headed
well clear by Ryan McChesney with the ball quickly snapped up by Nimmo who threaded an exquisite
ball into the box that was gathered by Scott Richards and in flash he twisted and turned to shake off
the centre-backs fired a low angled shot into the corner of the goal.
Broxburn continued to badger the Glens defence and McGarrity had to be on his toes to block Locke’s
angled shot at the near post after another powerful run by the midfielder. A throw-in from the left
was headed on its way to the back post by Richards where Nimmo with space and time looked certain
to double Broxburn’s lead but he skewed his shot over the bar with only the keeper to beat from close
range. On 57 minutes the hosts’ pressure produced a third goal after a corner kick appeared to have
evaded attackers and defenders alike before Craig Purves‘ late run deep into the box to bullet a
header into the net put Broxburn 3-1 ahead.
Glenafton rallied and a minute later Gray clipped a free kick into the penalty box where an Orsi head-
er sneaked inches wide of the post before the incoming Dallas could get a touch on it. Soon after it
was McChesney that headed on Gray’s free-kick and although McAusland got a touch at the back post
the keeper caught the ball cleanly. The visitors continued to press but couldn’t convert corner kicks
into clear-cut chances.
On 70 minutes Park was penalised for a hold on Lowe on the outskirts of the box and although the re-sultant free kick was curled round the wall and McGarrity saw the ball late the keeper managed to push it wide for a corner kick that was mopped up by the Glens defence. Four minutes later a cheeky lob from wide on the left had McGarrity scurrying along his line and relieved to see the ball bounce
just wide of the post.
Played raged from end to end for a spell with neither keeper tested until 84 minutes when another Gray free-kick brought out a fine save from the keeper. Three minutes later any hopes Glenafton had off salvage appeared to be extinguished after Ally Park earned a second yellow card and the New
Cumnock side reduced to 10 men.
A ray of hope flickered in the darkening sky on 90 minutes when Marlow took a quick throw-in and a
Dallas’ flick-on into the box took three defenders out the game before the ball was snapped up by
Joe Andrew who held off the challenge of Cole before clipping a low shot beyond the reach of the
keeper and into the far corner; 3-2 Broxburn.
A minute later the home side conceded another free-kick and Gray’s cross from the left was won in
the air by McAusland only for his header to scream a hairbreadth’s wide with the keeper rooted. On
93 minutes Broxburn brought another Glenafton attack to an abrupt end five yards outside the penal-
ty box, perfect striking range for Gray. With keeper and the three-man wall unclear of his intentions
he took the latter out of play and three more red shirts as he lofted the ball to the back post where
the incoming Kyle McAusland powered a header goalward and although the keeper got hand to the
ball he couldn’t prevent it from crossing the line.
Starkly contrasting scenes of despair and joy in the home and away camps ensued and the final whis-
tle brought an enthralling cup-tie to an unlikely end. F/T Broxburn 3 Glens 3
Glenafton Athletic: 1. Brian McGarrity 2. Kyle McAusland 3. Cameron Marlow 4. Craig Menzies 6. David Gray 7. Dan Orsi 8. Ally Park 9. Chris Dallas 10. Joe Andrew 11. Conor Lynass (16. Mick McCann). Subs 12. Chris Meikle 14. Alan Cairns 15. Andrew Hunter GK Blair Lochhead
Broxburn Athletic: 1. Connor Wallace 2. Craig Purves 3. Mark Mambya( Marcus Miller) , 4. Grant Gavin 5.Darren Cole 6. Michael Linton 7. Ross Nimmo , 8. Nicholas Locke 9. Scott Richards 10. Michael Browne (11. Scott McNaugh-ton ) 12. Keiran Anderson Subs 15. Ross Donnelly , Shaun Donoghue
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SEASON STATS 2016/17
League Table
McBookie. Com West of Scotland League
Super League Premier Division
Pos TEAM PL W D L F A GD Pts
1 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 4 4 0 0 12 7 5 12
2 Glenafton Athletic 4 3 1 0 8 2 6 10
3 Hurlford United 4 2 4 0 5 2 3 8
4 Arthurlie 5 2 1 2 7 9 -2 7
5 Auchinleck Talbot 3 2 0 1 6 3 -3 6
6 Pollok 4 1 1 2 7 7 0 4
7 Kilwinning Rangers 4 1 1 2 5 6 -1 4
8 Beith Juniors 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
9 Troon FC 3 1 0 2 6 7 -1 3
10 Cumnock Juniors 4 1 0 3 7 9 -2 3
11 Kilbirnie Ladeside 4 0 2 2 2 7 -5 1
12 Largs Thistle 4 0 0 4 3 11 -8 0
AR AT BJ CJ GA HU KL KR KRR LT PO TR
AR 0-4 3-1
AT 1-0
BJ 2-0
CJ 2-4 4-0
GA 3-1 1-0
HU 0-0 2-0
KL 1-1 0-3
KR 1-1 1-2
KRR 3-2 3-2
LT 0-1 1-3
PO 2-2 3-1
TR 2-3 3-1
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SEASON STATS 2016/17
Results & Fixtures
Date Comp H/A Opponent F-A Scorers
16Jul Fr H Darvel 5-0
20 Jul Fr A Annbank United 3-4 McCann 2, Dallas
23 Jul JMT H Vale of Clyde 3-0 Dallas, Gray, McGill
23 Jul JMT H Bonnyrigg Rose 0-5
30 Jul Fr A Tayport 4-1 Dallas 2, Andrew, Marlow
06 Aug ALCs A Kello Rovers 3-1 McGill, Marlow, McCann
10 Aug ALCs H Auchinleck Talbot 1-1 Dallas
13 Aug ALCs H Muirkirk Juniors 6-1 Gray 2, Marlow, Orsi, Lynass, McAusland
17 Aug ALCs H Cumnock Juniors 0-2
20 Aug ALCs A Lugar Boswell Thistle 5-0 Marlow 2, Orsi, Dallas, Lynass
27 Aug LGE H Pollok 1-0 Park
03 Sep LGE A Kilwinning Rangers 1-1 Marlow
10 Sep LGE A Kilbirnie Ladeside 3-0 Gray, Park, Dalls
17 Sep LGE H Auchinleck Talbot 3-1 Lynass, Andrew 2
24 Sep SCO1 A Broxburn Athletic 3-3 Gray, Andrew, McAusland
01 Oct SCO1r H Broxburn Athletic
15 Oct WoS1 H Carluke Rovers
Youth Academy News
Glenafton 19s
The Glens 19s are in talks with the Glenafton management team regarding opportunities for some of the squad to get involved with first team training.
Updates to follow.
Glenafton 2003
Coach Chris Bell is starting up a Glenafton Athletic Youth Football 2003's team. If you or anyone you know was born in 2003 and would like to play or need more information please get in touch with Chris at on 07595354102 or contact him on the Glenafton Athletic
Juniors 2003 Facebook page
Chris Dallas &
Gavin Grant
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SEASON STATS 2016/17
Appearances & Goals
COMPETITION LEAGUE CUPS TOTAL
Andrew Joe 2 0 2 4 1 1 6 1 3
Boyle John Paul 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Borris Ryan 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 3 0
Cairns Alan 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0
Dallas Chris 4 0 1 4 1 2 8 1 3
Gray David 4 0 1 5 1 3 9 1 4
Hunter Andrew 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0
Lochhead Blair 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0
Lynass Connor 4 0 1 3 0 2 7 0 3
McAnespie Kieran 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0
McAusland Kyle 4 0 0 5 1 2 9 1 2
McCann Mick 0 1 0 3 2 1 3 3 1
McChesney Ryan 4 0 0 6 0 0 10 0 0
McGarrity Brian 4 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 0
McGill Darren 0 0 0 4 0 1 4 0 1
Marlow Cameron 4 0 0 6 0 4 10 0 4
Meikle Chris 0 2 0 4 1 0 4 3 0
Menzies Craig 4 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 0
Orsi Daniel 4 0 0 4 2 2 8 2 2
Park Ally 4 0 2 3 1 0 7 1 2
Trialist 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Welcome to
BROXBURN ATHLETIC
SEASON 2016/17
East Region Super League
Opponent F-A
Hill of Beath A 3-3
Fauldhouse United H 4-0
Dundonald Bluebell H 1-2
Linlithgow Rose A 1-2
Carnoustie Panmure A 6-1
Jeanfield Swifts H 7-3
Bonnyrigg Rose A 1-3
Musselburgh Athletic H 1-5
East of Scotland Cup
Dundee Violet (1R) H 5-3
Scottish Junior Cup
Glenafton Athletic R1 H 3-3
SEASON 2016/17
Goalscorers
Kieran Anderson 7
Alexander Miller 6
Scott Richards 4
Scott McNaughton 3
Nicholas Locke 2
Craig Purves 2
Grant Gavin 1
Michael Linton 1
Darren Cole 1
Ross Nimmo 1
Marcus Miller 1
McBookie.com East Super League
Pos TEAM Pl W D L F A GD PTS
1 Kelty Hearts 9 9 0 0 27 8 19 27
2 Bonnyrigg Rose 8 7 0 1 20 7 13 21
3 Broughty Athletic 8 6 1 1 17 11 6 19
4 Penicuik Athletic 9 5 1 3 24 13 11 16
5 Boness 8 5 0 3 20 9 11 15
6 Lochee United 8 4 1 3 19 15 4 13
7 Musselburgh Athletic 9 3 4 2 13 11 2 13
8 Linlithgow Rose 8 4 0 4 13 13 0 12
9 Broxburn Athletic 8 3 1 4 24 19 5 10
10 Camelon 8 3 1 4 8 12 -4 10
11 Hill of Beath 9 3 1 5 14 19 -5 10
12 Dundonald Bluebell 8 3 0 5 13 15 -2 9
13 Jeanfield Swifts 8 2 1 5 18 26 -8 7
14 Fauldhouse United 9 2 0 7 13 29 -16 6
15 Newtongrange Star 8 1 1 6 10 20 -10 4
16 Carnoustie Panmure 9 1 0 8 9 35 -26 3
SEASON STATS 2016/17
Nicky Locke
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BROXBURN ATHLETIC
Scottish Junior Cup
5 x Semi-Finalists
BROXBURN ATHLETIC (Mark I)
Broxburn Athletic were formed in 1894 and reached the Scottish Junior Cup final that season beating
among others Balmoral from Edinburgh and Ayrshire side Darvel 8-1 at Broxburn in the 4th round. The
semi-final was played at nearby Springvale Park, West Calder but it Ashfield that run out 4-1 (some re-
ports 5-1) winners and the Glasgow side went on to beat Renfrew Vics 3-0 in the final at Paisley. Ash-
field retained the trophy the following season while the season after that Broxburn reached the semi-
final again.
Centre forward James Sharp was catching the eye during the season. He played in the East & North
Junior Select and was later capped for Scottish Juniors before stepping up to the seniors with Hearts.
Broxburn faced Parkhead, another of the Glasgow Junior giants. The Falkirk Herald (6th May1896) set
the scene for the semi-final played at Beechwood Park (no not that one!) “Perhaps no keener struggle
has been witnessed in Scottish Junior Football than that between these two phenomenally successful
elevens.” The report continues “Led on by James Sharp who is evidently quite a different man in club
football to what he is representative matches, the Broxburnites made the pace a cracker from the out-
set and 25 minutes after the start led by 2 to love, the goals being scored by John Sharp and James
Sharp. Rallying to the cries of their numerous following, the Helenslee brigade managed to be reduce
the score by one before the interval. The turning point came when a penalty kick was given against
Broxburn. It was alleged in a scrimmage near goal one of the defenders—Ballantine it was averred— fist-
ed out the ball, and Nichol , who has never missed a penalty, equalised the score. Then followed the
best goal, scored by Tom Low with a great shot, and although both sides and particularly Broxburn
worked desperately for another goal, the whistle sounded without further result. Fairlie play grandly
for Broxburn and James Sharp was always in the thick of the fight. Connor was very good in goal, and
White at centre half-back put in some splendid work.
BROXBURN ATHLETIC (Mark II)
Broxburn Athletic folded in the 1920’s and were reformed in 1948 and fairly quickly were enjoying good
runs in the Scottish Junior Cup. In Season 1950/51 they reached the semi-final , after having defeated
Kilsyth Rangers 2-1 in a replay at Duncansfield, in front of a record crowd of 8,352 and gate receipts of
£289. It was a crowd of 35,000 at Hampden as Broxburn and Irvine Meadow shared the spoils in a 2-2
drew, St Johnstone bound outside left Peter Armit the star of the show and scoring Broxburn’s first
goal. The Meadow won the replay 2-0 at Rugby Park. Broxburn were a force again, and young Ralph
Brand , farmed out from Rangers was making a name for themselves and help the Badgers to win the
East Coronation Cup in 1953. The following year they reached the Quarter-final and two years in 1956
faced Lugar Boswell Thistle in the Semi-final but lost out 3-2 in a thriller at Firhill. Lugar , like Meadow
in the 1951 final lost out to Petershill. Broxburn’s most recent run to the Scottish Junior Cup final was
in 1971 when they lost out 1-0 to the formidable Cambuslang Rangers at Ibrox, at the start of a run of
four consecutive Scottish Junior Cup finals for the Somervell Park side— 3 wins and 1 runners-up.
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Season 2016/17
THANK YOU TO OUR BANNER SPONSORS
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If you are interested in sponsoring or funding any aspect of the club’s activities then please contact Robert Clegg on his mobile 07720240870 and he will be delighted to discuss
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PAYING FOR THE JERSEY
PFTJ Season 2016/17
Join the PFTJ Team of 2016/17 for £50
Why not sign up for PFTJ today see Ian Young or Bobby Guthrie
You will receive a PFTJ Polo Shirt , have your name and your player’s
name in the match programme and the club web-site.
You can have your photo taken with your player
Thank You
PFTJ Signing Player
Alan Cairns
Colin Park Ally Park
Andrew Hunter
Bobby Guthrie Blair Lochhead
George Capstick Brian McGarrity
Glenbuild Roofing Contracts Cameron Marlow
John Riddall Chris Dallas
Chris Meikle
Ladies Committee Craig Menzies
Robert White Connor Lynass
Gavin Young Daniel Orsi
Darren McGill
John Whiteford David Gray
Ladies Committee Joe Andrew
James Guthrie John Paul Boyle
Glenbuild Roofing Contracts Kyle McAusland
Gordon Bell Mick McCann
Peter Scott Ryan Borris
Kayden Ryan McChesney
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SEASON STATS 2016/17
Forthcoming Fixtures
McBOOKIE SUPER PREMIER DIVISION SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER 2016
Arthurlie v Largs Thistle
Auchinleck Talbot V Cumnock Juniors
Beith Juniors V Pollok
Hurlford United V Troon
Kilbirnie Ladeside V Kilwinning Rangers
Charity Game: Rangers Supporters V Celtic Supporters
Sunday 9th October 2016
In Aid of Children with Cancer
Local Man Derek Montgomery is holding his annual charity game in aid of children with cancer at Loch Park , New Cumnock on Sunday 9th October 2016, he has so far raised over £20,420 over the last four years and is dedicated to his charity event. It will be free entry and we welcome donations at the gate for the charity. There will be various stalls including home baking, face painting, temporary tattoos and entertainment on the park and a disco in the Campbell Hall. So please let’s have a massive tur out for this amazing event. We have been told the Rangers team will be managed by Glenafton Athletic committee man James “Hamish” Campbell and Celtic By Scott McSkimming and both lads are working overtime to get there squads together. You can make a donation online on Derek Montgomery's Face-
book Page or on club matchday if you cannot make the event
HOSPITALITY DAY
SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER
Jim Marshall is organising a hos-
pitality day at Loch Park on 29th
October for former players from
late 70's early 80's Glens team.
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Ayrshire Weekly Press Cup
Quarter-final
Saturday 14th May 2016 | KO 2:00pm
Match Programme : 2015/16 Issue 13
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