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Shotts Bon Accord could earn cup final rematch

A repeat of last year’s memorable Emirates Junior Cup final is still on the cards after holders Shotts Bon Accord and last year’s runners-up Auchinleck Talbot were kept apart in Sunday’s semi-final draw.Read

Wishaw boss John McKeown left frustrated at draw against Cambuslang's eight men

Wishaw Juniors manager John McKeown was left frustrated on Saturday after his side failed to make their numerical superiority count against league leaders Cambuslang on Saturday.Read

Second wind - Skipper warns rivals Shotts back to their best

Ecstatic Shotts Bon Accord skipper Paul Finnigan feels the momentum is with his side as they continue their stunning pursuit of Emirates Scottish Junior Cup glory for the second year running.Read

Shotts Bon Accord boss praises players after Emirates Junior Cup heroics

Shotts boss Tony McInally was full of praise for his charges on Saturday after their 5-3 Emirates Cup quarter-final victory over Cumnock on Saturday.Read

Holders Shotts Bon Accord on track for Emirates Cup glory

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Wishaw Juniors left to rue poor finishing against Vale of Leven

Wishaw boss John McKeown was left cursing his side’s luck in front of goal on Saturday as they crashed out of the Central League Cup.Read

Shotts given Emirates Junior Cup boost

Shotts BA have been given a massive boost ahead of their crunch Emirates Cup last-eight clash at Cumnock on Saturday with striker Allan Mackenzie and defender Paul Burns set to return from suspension.Read

Shotts Stephen Maguire targets Emirates Cup glory

Shotts loan signing Stephen McGuire is determined to help the Emirates Cup holders retain the trophy this year starting with victory at Cumnock in Saturday’s quarter-final.Read

Shotts edge past Lesmahagow

Shotts BA made hard work of getting through to round three of the Central League Cup on Saturday, needing a penalty shoot-out to take care of Lanarkshire rivals Lesmahagow.Read

Newmains eye Johnstone Burgh win

Newmains United assistant boss Mal Taylor hopes to give Central Two title challengers Johnstone Burgh are run for their money on Saturday as they aim for a first win since October.Read

Wishaw Juniors suffer promotion blow at Maryhill

Maryhill and Wishaw played out an incident packed match at Lochburn Park on Saturday which ultimately left the visitors facing an uphill battle to keep their Central District Two promotion hopes aliveRead

Shotts Bon Accord draw again as boss tempers Emirates Cup expectations

One howler of an own goal cancelled out by a goal of the season contender meant it was honours even at Hannah Park on Saturday in this Super Premier League clash.Read

Richie Barr the hero for Shotts Victoria in Scottish Amateur Cup

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Wishaw Juniors target Maryhill revenge

Wishaw boss John McKeown hopes to exact revenge on Maryhill in this weekend’s crunch league encounter at Lochburn Park.Read

Shotts ace Andy Scott - we can beat the drop

Shotts forward Andy Scott says confidence is high in the camp just now as the business end of the season approaches.Read

Wishaw Juniors pay a harsh pemalty

Wishaw boss John McKeown felt his side deserved to take Maryhill to penalty-kicks on Saturday in their West of Scotland Cup round two clash.Read

Holders Shotts Bon Accord continue Emirates Cup love affair

Shotts BA boss Tony McInally was delighted to silence the doubters as the Emirates Junior Cup holders stormed into the quarter-finals on Saturday.Read

Newmains boss Ian Rankin's penalty dismay

Newmains United boss Ian Rankin felt his side were denied a ‘stonewall’ penalty on Saturday at Wishaw Spots Centre that would have secured a first league victory since October.Read

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