Whitburn's next game is OFF due to Covid issues at Pumpherston

is away to Pumpherston in the second round of the King Cup on Saturday 18 September with the usual 14:30 kick off. A common complaint of the Juniors many years ago was the number of cups, a situation that was dealt with by removing a few of the minor ones. Seems that the Seniors has the exact same problem which is made worse by the fact that the league campaign consists of 30 games!

Whitburn win away at Edinburgh South

This cup tie started with a bang as each team scored a goal in the first ten minutes - Declyn Cumming finding the top corner from 25 yards in the 5th minute and Donovan Ndiweni tapping in a great cross 5 minutes later. In the 18th minute Ndiweni was judged to have been fouled by Jack Wilsdon on the left of the box and Sean Jamieson's spot kick just evaded the keeper's dive. Jameson hit the bar from the edge following a long free kick 6 minutes on. On the half hour Lewis Milton was booked for a rash challenge out wide but the in-swinging free was gathered by Wilsdon under a severe challenge. With 10 minutes to go a good Tomaszewski cross was just missed by Darren Liddell. Louis Maguire fired home coming in from the left to equalise with 2 minutes to go and then Liddell was unlucky on the whistle when a long range shot was touched on to post by keeper Greg Fisher. Andy Thomson hit a wonder free kick wide on the left and near the corner flag which clipped the outside of the back post 4 minutes into the second half. In the 56th minute Jamieson found Ian Ballantyne whose fine strike from 25 yards was pushed over by Wilsdon. Midway through the half Thomson, driving across the box was tripped by Ryan Day and Martin Russell sent the keeper the wrong way and calmly rolled the ball in the other side of the net to give Whitburn the lead. Liddell totally outpaced an opponent in midfield in the 73rd minute and fired a good shot from the edge of the box but Fisher made a good save. 2 minutes later Louis Maguire made a great run into the box and, as he was about to centre the ball, a defender seemed to bring him down but the referee booked him for diving. The lead was deservedly doubled in the 81st minute when Thomson found Liddell whose shot was deflected by Fisher straight to Michael McGarahan, on as a sub, and his shot found the back of the net. McGarahan had another shot 4 minutes later having received the ball from Liddell but this one was saved.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting

As a follow up to the recent Extraordinary meeting the Football Club would like to invite all supporters to a meeting in the Social Club on Sunday 12th September at 2pm to discuss further the new Whitburn Community Sports Club and how it might affect the club.

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Sponsorship news

We are looking for sponsors of the match ball for our home games - any interested parties should contact our secretary Ann Haddow on 07917 753017. Thanks again to all sponsors so far this season:

Swish Decor, DC Music, MG Entertainments, Dieslel Jock's, Hardhill Travel

We are pleased to announce that the Hill family have agreed to sponsor the 40 seater stand in memory of ex committee man Billy. Taylor Roofs are sponsoring the kit/physio room. Rocksoff Gravel have agreed to sponsor video analysis of our home games for the season. Finally, the match ball for the next two home games will be Swish Decor and DC Music respectively.

2021 Squad

Here is a picture of the current squad - Picture by Ann Haddow.

Front row(l to r): Louis Maguire, Andy Thomson, Darren Liddell, Reece Duncan, Martin Russell, Jamie Sandilands, Martin Maguire, Darren Tomaszewski, Declyn Cumming, Michael Wallace, Lewis Milton
Back row: Darren Wilson, Robert Haddow, Robert Haddow, Chris Kelly, Jack Henderson, Greg Stewart, Dewi Taylor, Jack Wilsdon, Martin Hubbocks, Daniel Potts, Stuart McIntyre, Harry Maguire, Aiden Martin, Dylan Weldon, Michael McGarahan, Archie Gilmour, Scott Woodhouse

Sponsorship

The club are continuing to look for sponsors and other fund raising ventures to help keep the club afloat in these difficult times especially when no spectators are allowed. They are pleased to announce BBQ King as the new sponsor of the club tracksuits (modelled by Darren Wilson on the right) - many thanks to them! I believe there are still a few plaqyers/coaching staff who are available to sponsor - please contact Ann Haddow if interested and to check availability. Also, through the Facebook page they are occasionally selling teams on a fund raising scratch card and through th Donate a Ticket website. All funds received from whatever source will be gratefully accepted

Merchandise for sale

The Chvrches sponsored away strip have now been reduced to £15 plus postage and packing! Contact Ann Haddow if interested on 07917 753017.

Additionally, Sam Spiers has recorded a song entitled 'The Claret and the Amber' which will be available for download or streaming on September 12th from all the usual sources - fom Amazon to Youtube, with all proceeds going to the club. The club greatly appreciates the generosity of Sam in this endeavour.

Whitburn Chvrches sponsored away shirts are now available for sale!

These highly sought after shirts are now available for sale at the ridiculously low price of £15.

Contact Ann Haddow if interested on 07917 753017.

Use of Central Park

Any local community group who wishes to use Central park and its facilities should contact club secretary Ann Haddow in the first instance on 07917 753017.

The club's Child Protection policy can be downloaded via this link.

Saturday 11 September 2021, kick off 14:30 Challenge Cup Round 1 Edinburgh South 2-4 Whitburn Scorers: Cumming, L Maguire, Russell, McGarahan Saturday 18 September 2021, kick off 14:30 King Cup round 2 Pumpherston v Whitburn Saturday 25 September 2021, kick off 14:30 League Stoneyburn v Whitburn

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!