Current news
The friendlies have now taken place and the record is two wins, two draws and one defeat (albeit on penalties). The first game was on Saturday 6 July at King Georges against Caledonian Locomotives and, after taking a three goal lead with a brace from Ross Crawford and one from Andy Thomson, the visitors pulled two back. On the following Tuesday we travelled to Armadale to play for the resurrected Wullie Johnston Memorial Cup and they lost 3-2 on penalties after an entertaining 3-3 draw played in unseasonal July weather - Kevin Fotheringham, Darren Liddell and Callum Hambrook all netting. Then Leith Athletic visited with a 13:30 kick off, again at King Georges and the end result was a 1-1 draw with Hambrook scoring. Pumpherston were next up and they were well beaten 6-1 with 2 goals from both Harrison Edwards and Crawford joining singles from Aarron O'Hare and Thomson. Finally a 1-1 draw away to Lowland league Cowdenbeath ended in a 1-1 draw (Crawford chipping the keeper late on) as the team played well and showed they could compete at this level.
We now look forward to our first match in the top flight against Jeanfield Swifts on Saturday 27 July at Central Park with a 14:30 kickoff.
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Signing news
The following players are already signed up for the new season: Sean Brown, Stevie Clarke, Ross Crawford, Harrison Edwards, Danny Farrell, Kevin Fotheringham, Jack Henderson, Darren Liddell,, Mick McGarahan, Andrew Thomson, Lennon Watson and Sammy Watson. Joining this select band are new men as follows: midfielder Aarron O'Hare signed from Vale of Clyde, Thomas Penker a defender from Hutchison Vale, defender Stepane Murray from Edinburgh College, attacking midfielders Callum Hambrook and Cammy Graham (the former from East Fife and the latter from Berwick Rangers) and Andy Gillen who is a midfielder and was signed from Broxburn. Welcome to all the new players!!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Wilson as our Head Of Recruitment as we continue our ever growing journey. Also on the managerial side, u20s head coach Gary Murphy has become Loans Manager to deal with the farming out of u20s players and Scott Wallce will formerly manage the u20s with the help of Gary, Sean Brown and Rab Evans.
Next Season
Whitburn's success in attaining promotion for the third straight year - a feat only previously achieved by Gretna in senior football - will see them play in the EOSFL Premier Divison. They will resume competition of many old adversaries from the Junior days together with some teams they have never played before. The alphabetical list of teams is: Dunbar United, Dundonald Bluebell, Dunipace, Glenrothes, Haddington Athletic, Hill of Beath Hawthorn, Hutchison Vale, Jeanfield Swifts, Luncarty, Musselburgh Athletic, Penicuik Athletic, St Andrews United, Sauchie Juniors and Tynecastle.
The fixtures for the new season have been announced and we start our campaign at home to Jeanfield Swifts on Saturday 27 July, following that up with a trip to St Andrews on 3 August and then a home ganme against Hutchison Vale the following Tuesday. The full fixture list is on the Results page.
The first cup tie has been drawn and we will face Linton Hotspur at home in the first round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup on 30 August. In the Alex Jack Cup we host Kinnoull in round one on 10 August and in the South Challenge Cup we will be away to Lanark United on 17 August also in round 1.
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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.
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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