Whitburn win again to go second in the league
Whitburn won by the slenderest of margins tonight winning 1-0 over a lively Kirkcaldy & Dysart team though they will be wondering how they could only score a single goal. Yet it was the visitors that settled better as in the third and eighth minutes Tyler McKenzie had two shots at goal, the first from inside the box saved and the second from outside that hit the top of the bar. Whitburn responded with two chances of their own both from Harrison Edwards corners and both headed over by Mick McGarahan on eight minutes and Darren Liddell ten minutes later. Another corner a minute later was more fruitful as Liddell wide at the back post had a header cleared off the line by Dan Hall straight to Jack Hodge on the edge of the box and his shot was blocked by an arm in the box. The referee decided in Whitburn’s favour and Ross Crawford comfortably scored from the spot to take his tally to 27....................
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Signing news
Two further players have arrived at the club in a bid to strenghthen the team they are midfielder Jack Hodge and defender/midfielder Euan McGill and we welcome them to Central Park! Moving out to pastures new are Ally McInness and Andy Johnstone who are now with Bathgate and Blckburn respectively - thank you both for your contributions at Central Park
Two new arrivals at the club at the start of the new year in the shape of Kevin Fotheringham and Pearse Carroll. Kevin was signed from Camelon and will supplement the attack whilst midfielder Pearse joins us from Falkirk. Also with the departure of Scott Woodhouse ex Blackburn player and assistant manager Craig Young joins the club. Welcome all three to the club!
We are pleased to announce another signing - Sammy Watson, defender and previously captain of Armadale. Welcome to the club!
With the severe injury to Danny Farrell a replacement experienced keeper suddenly became a necessity and Whitburn have filled the vacancy (at least until early February) with the arrival on loan from Bathgate of Sean Brown.
Under20s
Whitburn u20s went out of the Knock Out Cup at the semi final stage to Whitehill Welfare losing 4-3 in a highly competitive match at Peffermill in Edinburgh. The host got off to a dream start as they scored two early goals but an own goal in the 15th minute got Whitburn back in the game. The two goal lead was restored in the 34th minute when a shot hit the underside of the bar and was adjudged over the line with Blair Gallagher getting hurt by a combination of an onrushing opponent and the post. With treatment he recovered but looked shaken and he made an uncharacteristic error three minutes later when the ball spun out of his hands and into the goal. With three minutes till the half Whitburn got another back with a good shot to make the half time score 4-2.........
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Sponsorship
There are numerous ways of showing support for the team, such as sponsoring a match ball or programme. In all cases full recognition will be provided through various means. As with all sponsorship, the club is grateful to all participants as they try to climb another division.
To see current sponsors click the link below.
Cup Fixtures
With promotion obviously being the main goal this season (again), cup competitions have been of lesser importance and have not gone as well as the league campaign.
Of the five cups that we contest (not counted is the Centenary Cup briefly described below) we are only in the League Cup at the time of writing - just after the 3-1 extra time win over Jeanfield Swifts. With this win we move into the quarter final where we play Preston Athletic at Central Park on Tuesday 21 May. Given that we split the points with Preston this should be an interesting game. he winner will host one of Haddington, Dunbar or Crossgates.
The final of the East of Scotland League Centenary Cup against Linlithgow at Prestonfield on Sunday 10 September proved to be a massive success and boost for the club as we ran out 3-2 winners. A fine day it was too as young Harrison Edwards catapulted us into a two goal lead early on and Ross Crawford another before Linlithgow got one back. Another, what would end up being a second consolation, came early in the second half. New keeper Danny Farrell had a fine game with a couple of great stops prior to his superb penalty save five minutes from the end. All players were heroes on the day and were well supported by a good travelling support. Well done to the management team too who got their game plan spot on!
Whitburn Junior 100 Club
Running a football club is an expensive business and we are always looking for ways to generate income that will allow us to build on the success of last season. The 100 Club is a new venture we hope will be of interest
We are asking supporters and friends of Whitburn Junior to contribute a minimum of £5 per month by standing order so that payment is made automatically. Once set up you won't have to do anything and you can be sure that all funds generated will help the club. Also, as an incentive, you will be enetred into a monthly draw with the prize money being dependent on the monthly income. As a result, the more members take part the higher the prize.
If you wish to help us by becoming a member please fill in the form below and we will send you ouir bank details to enable the standing order to be set up. Thank you.
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