Last updated 18/5/12

Tonight's game at Stoneyburn is off

Two points dropped at Livingston

Whitburn and Livingston fought out a rather tame 2-2 draw tonight which does nothing to progress either team in the league which has already been won by Dalkeith - well done to them. Craig Scott fired (trickled?) Whitburn into an early lead with a shot that came off a defender and spun viciously to deceive Aaron Gillespie in the home goal. Andrew Malone got the first of his two goals in the 26th minute when he fired in at the back post when the marking should have been tighter. A fine strike by Michael Browne after an equally fine long Alan Mooney pass restored the lead 11 minutes later. With about 15 minutes to go Gillespie redeemed himself with a trio of saves as Whitburn pushed for the elusive extra goal they have barely achieved all season. They were made to pay three minutes from the end when Malone got the better of Scott Woodhouse through the centre of the defence and touched the ball past Franny Carlin.

Whitburn's final two games are on Friday away to Stoneyburn and the following Saturday away to Dunbar at Tranent.

Whitburn's title challenge all but over

Whitburn, despite looking the better team for most of the match, lost by the odd goal in 5 to a more experienced and physical Dalkeith side, reversing the score near the start of the season at Dalkeith. Against the run of play they took the lead when David Morris pounced on a rebound off Franny Carlin and knocked the ball in off the post. He doubled his own and his team's tally minutes later when he slotted the ball into the corner following a long free kick. This time Whitburn were unable to come back but they were given hope in the 56th minute when Bryan King scored a penalty after Mark Sharpe had been felled in the box. Joy was short lived, however, as the lead was restored just after in bizarre circumstances as a low Morris cross bounced off Scott Woodhouse to Alan Mooney and his touch found the corner of his own net. Gregor McDonald headed a goal in the 90th minute for the second week in a row and Michael Browne almost earned an unlikely point when his half volley from the edge of the box went narrowly over. Match report.

Fund Raising

The final fund raising event will be the player of the year dance on Friday 1 June in Karma. The cost will be approximately £8 per head for a finger buffet and all are welcome.

Saturday 12 May, kick off 2:30 League Whitburn 2-3 Dalkeith Scorers: King, McDonald Wednesday 16 May, kick off 7:15 League Livingston 2-2 Whitburn Scorers: Scott, Browne Saturday 18 May, kick off 7:15 League Stoneyburn v Whitburn Saturday 26 May, kick off 2:30 League Dunbar v Whitburn @ Tranent	The winning numbers for the Whitburn Lottery drawn on Saturday 5 May were : 1 2 13 18 There were no winners of the £1150 prize. Next week : £1200.
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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!