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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

Magic McStay helps Wishaw Juniors to victory

Wishaw Juniors came out of cold storage on Saturday delivering a first-half masterclass to blow away Vale of Leven in their first league game since early January.Read

Shotts to appeal red cards ahead of Emirates Cup clash

Shotts Bon Accord are set to appeal the red cards dished out to defender Paul Burns and top scorer Allan Mackenzie at the end of their fiery Junior Cup encounter with Benburb on Saturday.Read

Wishaw Juniors strengthen squad for run-in

Wishaw Juniors have bolstered their squad this week concluding deals for two new players.Read

Newmains left frustrated against Maryhill Juniors

Newmains United assistant Mal Taylor felt his side gave Central District Two leaders Maryhill a run for their money on Saturday despite shipping four second-half goals at Ravenscraig.Read

Shotts Bon Accord fear another fixture backlog

Shotts Bon Accord boss Tony McInally fears a fixture backlog similar to last year after Saturday’s Emirates Cup clash against Benburb was postponed for a third time.Read

Shotts Bon Accord eye up SFL striker as Clyde midfielder impresses

Shotts hope to conclude a deal for a striker before Saturday’s Emirates Cup clash with Benburb.Read

Shotts Bon Accord boss braced for SFL raid on stars

Shotts manager Tony McInally expects as many as five of his first-team squad to go senior next season.Read

Newmains wary of Maryhill Juniors revenge mission

Newmains boss Ian Rankin admits Central Two leaders Maryhill will be out for revenge this weekend as the sides clash for the second time this season.Read

Wishaw Juniors boss warms to winter break

Wishaw Juniors manager John McKeown this week called for the introduction of a winter break after a host of postponements across the Junior game.Read

Cambusnethan Talbot and Shotts Victoria progress in Scottish Amateur Cup

Both Cambie Talbot and Shotts Victoria are through to the last 32 of this year's Scottish Amateur Cup following impressive victories on Saturday.Read

Shotts Bon Accord target double signing

Shotts Bon Accord manager Tony McInally is closing in on two signings to help boost their three-pronged league and cup assault. Read

Shotts Victoria earn Scottish Cup replay

Shotts Victoria came back from a goal down to earn a replay against Edinburgh South Vics in Saturday's Scottish Cup clash.Read

Newmains hope for derby cheer after latest defeat

Newmains United boss Ian Rankin admitted to being disappointed with his side’s performance on Saturday as they were comfortably beaten by promotion chasing Rossvale in a Central Two clash at Ravenscraig.Read

Wishaw's John McKeown wary of Newmains threat

John McKeown won’t take local rivals Newmains United for granted when the two side’s meet this weekend despite their recent poor form.Read

Shotts ace Sideserf - write us off at your peril

Shotts’ two-goal hero Mark Sideserf believes Saturday’s stunning win over Clydebank proves they have the fight to stay in the Super League Premier Division.Read

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