Last updated 21/1/12

Whitburn's Scottish Cup Run Ends

But, the team acquitted themselves well as they fell 4-2 to Super League Kelty. though it was a lot tougher for them than I'm sure they expected. Add the fact that Andy Gordon was ordered off late in the first half following a second red card and that the young team went 4-1 down on the hour, shows how spirited the team played. Kelty looked up for it and passed the ball better than Whitburn in the opening half and went 2 up in the 25th and 27th minutes from Gregg Meikle and Conrad Courts respectively. Instead of capitulating Whitburn slowly came into the game thereafter and Bryan King deservedly scored in the 36th minute with a drive from the edge of the box. Unfortunately with a minute to go Gordon and his opponent tangled going for the ball deep in the Kelty half and the referee decided on a foul for the home side, which seemed harsh. Gordon thought so too and argued the point with the referee who flashed the yellow card despite the protest seeming quite restrained which meant a red as he had been booked earlier (again for a seemingly innocuous foul). 6 minutes into the second Robbie Henderson took advantage of a drop from Scott Ritchie to tap into the net and 10 minutes later Meikle got his second to seemingly put the game beyond Whitburn. However, again the young team, bolstered by 3 subs, came back and Barry Craig headed home a pinpoint King corner in the 69th minute. With 5 minutes to go both Craig and sub Mark Sharp came close to a third goal but it wasn't to be. Perhaps the most disappointing thing about the afternoon was the departure of a number of Whitburn supporters after the 4th goal went in. By deciding to desert the team instead of supporting them, they missed a thrilling fight back that almost embarrassed the Super league team. Match report.

Whitburn Juniors Fund Raising Forum

There will be a meeting of the above on Monday 23 January at 8:30 in the Social Club. All are welcome.

Signing News

Barry Craig has re-signed for Whitburn. Having battled with injury for the best part of a year, Barry was reluctant to sign but thinks he is back to fitness. Here's hoping he can stay injury free for the rest of the season and play a big part in future games.

Fund Raising

There are three events scheduled for the new year as follows. A Scottish night in the Social Club on 24 February. A quiz night in St Josephs Hall on 27 April and finallythe Player of the Year at our sponsors Karma on 25 May.

Saturday 21 January, kick off 1:45 Emirates Scottish Junior Cup Round 4 Kelty 4-2 Whitburn Scorers: King, Craig Saturday 28 January, kick off 1:45 League Whitburn v Dunbar	The winning numbers for the Whitburn Lottery drawn on Saturday 7 January were : 3 6 12 13 There were no winners of the £300 prize. Next week : £350.

Help Raise Funds for the Club

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Whitburn's Squad 2011/2

The squad for season 2011/2 are pictured above in the strip provided for us by Karma.

Back row (L to R): Russell Lee(Asst Coach), Michael Browne, Darren Wilson, Blair Young, Scott Woodhouse, Scott Ritchie, Francis Carlin, Andy Gordon, Gregor McDonald, Alan Mooney, Robert Lee(Coach)

Front row (L to R): Marcin Szostak(Physio), Willie Rodger, Bryan King, Dewi Taylor, Martin Bucknall, Fraser Spence, Jordan Swan, Mark Sharp, Scott Meldrum

Whitburn's main sponsors

Whitburn main sponsors who are Karma Indian Cuisine, West Main Street - thanks are due to Dep, Robert and Jaggy, please support our local excellent curry house!