O.V.D. SCOTTISHJUNIOR CUP Senti-Finals

Friday,12th April 1996 Auchinleck Talbot v Tayport Fir Park, Motherwell~ Kick-off7.30pm A. Monday, 15thApril 1996 Camelon v Pollok • LoveStreet, Paisley~ Kick-off7.30pm

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME £1.00 SECRETARY'S SLANT

Once gain we have arrived at the penultimate stage of the 0. V.D. Cup and this year's tournament has pro­ duced its own version of the Cham­ pions League The fact that all the semi-finalists are the currenfholders of their respective region's league crown is a real bonus . Last season Tayport won the Tayside League , their opponents Auchinleck were Ayrshire Champions , while Pollok of the Central League and Camelon from the East were also their regions top teams . Throw in the fact that Camelon are the holders of the O.V.D Cup and you have a truly intriguing semi-final combination and should guaran­ tee that both games will be very exciting. I am sure the ties will be a tremendous advert for the junior game . Playing the two semi-finals on separate days means neutral fans can go to both games and although some people would prefer to play on a Sati.Jrdayafternoon , it does give the clubs to play on the bigger stage of a senior ground . None of the four semi-finalists are new to the occasion and we are on familiar ground as far as the two venues are concerned with Fir Park having staged last years final whilst Love Street has regularly housed semi-finals in recent years . For Auchinleck such occasions have been with the exception of last year almost annual entries in their diaries. Pollok, too, have a great Match of the Day deal of experience of the tension which surrounds semi-finals . WhateverCamelon lack in experience, they make up for in form, being the only side to have appeared at this stage a year ago. And Tayport OVD and Cola although novices in terms of the junior scene have already estab­ lished their cup pedigree and are competing in the second semi-final despite having only first entered the O.V.D . Cup in 1990. Of course, the Junior Cup has been greatly enhanced over the past eight years by the sponsorship of 0 .V.D. and again I would like to extend the Association's thanks to the company for their committed support. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the officials of both Motherwell Football Club and St. Mirren Football Club fortheirkind co­ operation and assistance in staging the semi-final ties . As Fir Park is to stage the final as well as the Tayport v Auchinleck semi, we appreciate that Pollok and Camelon might feel as if the other team will be bettered prepared having already played there. So we have arranged for the winner of the second semi to be allowed time to get accustomed to Fir Park prior to the final. Finally, to all the officials , players and supporters of all four sides, congratulations on reaching the Semi-finals. O.V.D. SCOTLAND'S Last year's final was a great spectacle and I would ask all four club's to ensure that they are on their best behaviour . Demerara Kum No. I By all means play hard, but make sure you play fairly is my message to the four clubs in the penultimate round of this tremendous compe­ tition . JOE BLACK Secretary, Scottish Junior Football Association The Ayrshire club's phenomenal success during recent AUCHINLECK In his sec ond season with Talbot , he Ranger s last sea son. He has figured AUCHINLECK TALBOT'S years has tended to obscure the fact that for the past 85 had senior experien ce with Rangers in most of Talbot's mat ches this sea ­ years Talbot have been a vital part of the local mining TALBOT'S and acc ording to all reports, is play ing son and sco red the second and deci­ community. Formed in 1909 they joined the Cumnock Dis­ very well at pre sent. sive goal again st Glen afton to ea rn his PATH TO THE SEMI-FINAL trict League in 1909, but two years later, that body found Playing Squad HUGH FINDLAY side a place in the semi s. itself in trouble, playing only two league games before 11th November 2nd Round (Midfield) JIM McGUIRE chasing no less than seven knock-out trophies in 1911-12, MARK THOMSON ARDEER THISTLE (A) Won 2-0 triumphing in three of them. There were no further league It was a hug e blow to Manager Dennis (Forward) (Goalkeeper) Scorers:- MacDonald, Ellis affiliation until 1919-20 when they joined the stronger Irvine Gray's plans when Hugh who followe d Had senior experience with Qu een of Now in his third season at Auchinl eck , Team - Wilson, Mason , Lee, McCorristo n, Frew, District League. However, Talbot failed to complete their him from Beith , broke his leg at the the South and has scored on five oc ­ Mark was signed from Kello Rover s MacDonald, Mccu lloch , Graha m, Shanaghan, K programme in the newly formed league and the following start of the sea son. He only returned cas ions for Auchinleck , but has yet to and is locked in a battle with Chris Pate rson, Ellis (Subs used - Lindsay, W Thomson, season joined the South Ayrshire League. to action a fortnight ago whi ch means open his acco unt in the Scottish . McG uire) Talbot played away in the small local league oblivious to the Wil son for the keeper's jersey . Both their must be some doubt as to his WILLIE THOMSON growing dark clouds over junior football. In 1927 the intermediate players hav ing started four games in match fitne ss . (Forward) dispute, which was a fall out between Junior and Senior clubs over 2nd December 3rd Round this seas on's O.V.D. Cup. GARY GRAHAM A fast tricky winger who was signed the snatching of players, started. By the end of that dispute in 1931 CHRIS WILSON EAST KILBRIDE THISTLE (A) Won 2-0 the South Ayrshire League was down to seven clubs: Kello, Talbot, (Midfield) from Kilwinning Rangers in 1991. He Scorers:- McCorriston, MacDonald Cranberry, Glenbuck, Lugar, Glenafton and Cumnock. The de­ (Goalkeeper) Yet another who came from Beith this origin ally bega n his ca ree r w ith Dairy Team - Wilson , Maso n, Lindsay, McCo rriston, Frew, pression was taking its toll, and already in 1929 Talbot had to shut Signed as back up at the start of the season , Gary had senior experien ce and turn ed senior with Aird rie, before MacDonald , McCulloc h, Graham, McGuire, W Thomson, down due to the lack of finance.Also in this year the mighty New seas on but has so far played more with Ayr Unit ed . In addition to playing returning to Abbey Park thr ee yea rs Ellis (Su bs used - R Pate rson, Shanaghey, K Paterson) Cumnock United went to the wall, but was replaced by Glenaflon games than his rival mark Thomson . in midf ield , he can also play at sweeper ago. Was on target in both games Athletic. He play ed in the earlier rounds , lost if required . Has scored seven time s aga inst Glenafton in the quarter-final Seeing that the Southern Ayrshire League was in its last throes of 20thJanuary 4th Round his place but was back in goal for the this season , including the goal in the to take his tally to th ree in the O.V. D. IRVINE VICTORIA (A) DREW 1-1 death, Kello,Glenafton and Talbot applied to join the Western replayed quart er-final tie at Loch Park . League. In the 1932/33 season Talbot played a total of fourteen tie at Irvin e Meadow , and needs to be Cup this seaso n. Scorer:- Graham BILLY MASON games, five of these friendlies. By the start of the 1933/3 4 season wat ched carefully in the vicinity of the CHRIS ELLIS Team - Wi lson, R Paterson, Lindsay, McCo rriston, Frew, the Western League finally took a change of heart and admitted (Defender) penalty area . (Forward) MacDo nald, Walsh, Graham, Shanaghey, K Paterson, their southern cousins, who were joined by Cumnock the following Thi s atta cking defender who wa s TAM MacDONALD Another of the many new faces brought Ellis (Subs used - W Thomson & McGuire) year. Talbot's first year in the mighty Western League didn't bring signed from Kilbirnie Ladeside two (Midfield) to Beec hwo od Park by Dennis Gray at them many friends when their fans rioted at Troon in a Moore season s ago is always looking to go 10th February 4th Round Replay Age 34 "Rambo " to the Talbot faithful, the start of the season , Chri s has Trophy Final. This led to more protests to remove the southern forward . IRVINE VICTORIA (H) Won 5-0 clubs but they were there to stay. he is a tremendous influ ence in the settled in well and is second top scor er STEVEN LINDSAY Scorers:- Mcculloch , MacDonald, Shanaghey 2, W They were Western League Southern Section Champions in 1939/ middle of the park and loves to go with nine goals to his credit which (Defender) Thomson 40 and 1947/48. In the latter season they also claimedt he Western forward . One of the few survi vors of includes one in the opening round of Is just returning to the side after being Team - M Thomso n, Mcc ulloch, Lindsay, McCo rriston, League Cup; Irvine District Cup: The Moore Trophy and most the last semi -final meeting with the O .V.D. Cup again st Ard eer Thi s­ out injured. He joined Talbot from Frew , MacDonald, Wa lsh, Graha m, Shanaghey, McGuire, significantly their first triumph in the West of Scotland Cup against Tayport, he is their joint top scor er in tle. Blantyre Celtic. Glenafton Athl etic and played against W Thomson (Subs used - R Paterso n, Ellis & K Paterson) the O.V.D . Cup this season having CRAIG SHANAGHEY A year later even greater achievement was to be theirs as they his present club in the 1992 final. As a netted again st Ardeer , East Kilbride (Forward) battled their way to the Final. Petershill were clear favourites. 17th February 5th Round sc hoolboy he was atta ched to Chel ­ and Irvine Vi ctoria . He has a pow erful A prolific goa lscorer who joi ned the Talbot were 3-1 against, but 68,837 saw Talbot cause an upset sea , but it was from Lugar Boswell that GLENROTHES (h) DREW 0-0 and defeat Petershill 3-2. McKie (2) and Galloway were the shot and is dangerous at free-kicks. club from Beith at th e sta rt of th e he was signed by Glenafton . Team - M Thomson, Mccull och, Lindsay, McCorriston, Ayrshire marksmen in what has been described as one of the best RAYMOND WALSH season. Has justified the manage r's Frew, MacDo nald, Walsh, Graham, Shanaghey, McGuire, ever Junior Finals. SAM FREW (Midfield) faith in him and is his side's to p scorer W Tho mson (Subs used - R Paterson, Ellis & K Paterson) Although now an established force, it wasn't until 1977 and the (Defender) Currently in his fourth season with with ten goa ls to his credit including a appointment of present manager Willie Knox that Auchinleck Although signed as a striker from Lugar Talbot having arrived atthe club shortly double against Irvine Victoria and a became so dominant. They were Ayrshire League Champions in 24th February 5th Round Replay Boswell Thistle , Sam is more at home before the last semi-final pairing with single against Glenrothe s in the re­ three consecutive years and again in 1985/86 and 1986/8 7. Their GLENROTHES (A) DREW 1-1 stopping goals from his position at the Tayport . Previously with Clydebank play . Talbot won 6-5 on penalties West of Scotland Cup record bordered on the incredible with seven centre of defence them scoring them . trophy wins between 1978 and 1986 and a National Dryburgh win and Aird rie, he was signed from Albion Scorer:- Shanaghey over Bonnyrigg confirmed their right to the title of Scotland's King's He poses a real threat at free -kick s Rovers whom he joined in 1991, he is AND THE BOSS ... ,...... Team - M Thomson, McCulloch, Maso n, McCorriston, of Junior football. and corners . now in his fourth season with his only Frew, MacDona ld, Wa lsh, Graham, Shanaghey, K Of course, they were also in the middle of triumphs in the Scottish BARRY McCORRISTON junior club . DENNIS GRAY Paterson , Ellis (Subs used - R Paterson, W Thommson, Junior Cup. In 1986 came the first of that treble, facing Pollok, (Defender) DEREK McCULLOCH Recruited from Beith Juniors at the McGui re) another of the great names in the junior game, they repeated the Came with his manager from Beith (Midfield) tall end of last season , he is the 1949 scoreline by coming from behind to win 3-2 at Hampden. A Juniors towards the end of last sea son Many clubs were quoted as being in­ record goalscorer for the Talbot with 16th March 6th Round year later at Rugby Park an all Ayrshire clash with Kilbimie and has previous experience with tere sted in sign ing Dere k, but it wa s 310 goals from 424 appearances GLENAFTON (h) DREW 1-1 Ladesideended 1-1, bu!Talbot won the replay 1-0 thanks to a John Whitletts Vies and Maybole Junior s, during a highly distinguished play­ Scorer:- W Thomson McCool free-kick. To achieve immortality and win the Cup for a Dennis Gray wh o secured his sign a­ not to mention a spell abroad in ing career at Beechwood Park be­ Team - M Thomson, Mcc ulloch, Maso n, McCorriston , third time, Talbot fittingly had to beat Petershill, their 1949 victims, tur e in the early part of this seaso n in the 1988 Final. Again it was at Rugby Park.and Tom McDonald Malaysian football. He has been on tween 1974 and 1985. Dennis is also Frew, R Paterso n, Wa lsh, Graham, Shanaghey , K from Maybol e Juni ors. scored the winner. Linlithgow Rose and Hill O'Beath applied 5th target once in th is seas on's tourna ­ Paterson , W Thomso n (Subs used - MacDonald, Ellis & KENNY PATERSON in charge of the Scotland Junior Round KO's in 1989 and 1990, but Talbot won the trophy again in ment , scoring in the away tie at East (Midfield/Striker) side which takes part in a four team McGuire) 1991 with a 1-0 win over Newtongrange Star and then comfortably Kilbride . Aged 34, he is one of Talbot' s long tournament In the Isle of man later won the following yeafs all Ayrshire final, beating Glenafton 4-0 DOUGIELEE 16th March 6th Round Replay with Gordon Mills grabbing a hat-trick. After being defeated by serving brigade , having signed from this month. He is the record GLENAFTON (A) WON 2-0 Tayport in the last semi-final appearance in 1993, they were (Defender) Annbank Amateurs in 1981 . He goalscorer for the Talbot with 310 Scorer:- W Thomson , K Paterson surprisingly beaten in the second round by Dundee St Josephs the Just returned to the side a few weeks stepped up to Airdrie in 1984 , but was goals from 424 appearances during Team - Wilson, Mcc ulloch, Mason, McCorriston, Frew, R following season and a year ago they reached the last 32 before ago after being out for a long spell re-instated just a year later . He is a a highly distinguished playing ca­ Paterson , Walsh, Graham, Shanag hey, K Paterson , W Ashfield defeated them 2-0.The current campaign, the first under thr ough injury . prolific goalscorer who give s 1 00% reer at beechwood Park between new managerDennis Gray who saw so much success as a player Thomson (Subs used - Lindsay , MacDonald & McGuire) RODNEY PATERSON and wa s rewarded for his 14 yea rs 1974 and 1985. Dennis is also in at Beechwood Park has seen business as usual for Talbot, (Defender) charge of the Scotland Junior side reach ing their 4th semi .final in six years. servi ce with a Te stimonial again st which takes part in a four team tour­ nament in the Isle of Man later this month. Football has been played in Tayport for the best TAYPORT'S the corner from Downfield Park . He arrived BARRY GRAY (Forward) TAYPORT'S PATH TO THE part of a century, but the game has never had as along with Dave Baikie at Canniepairt in Trick y front player who possesses great high a profile as it does now . Playing Squad Ju ly 1990 and has proved an excellent skill on the ball and on his day can destroy acquisition .He holds the distinction of net­ the best of defenders . Signed this season SEMI-FINAL The present club was formed in 1947 and until the late sixties had ting Tayp ort's first ever Scottish Junior from Dundee St Joseph 's, he previously a chequered existence, success being confined to the winning of FRASER MANN Goalkeeper) Cup goal - against Larkhall in October had senior experience with Arbroath and the occasional local cup. · 14th October 1st Round Age 33. Club 's last line of defence since 1990. He is a lorry driver with a firm of Brechin City. He is a surveyor's assistant However , some of the present committee , then just teenagers, Banchory St Teman (H) WON 6-0 signi ng from Lochee United in July 1991 builders merchants . with Lickley , Proctor and Burnett . assumed control and , Midlands Division One status was immedi­ Scorers:- Nicolson, Maher 2, Ross 3 prior to Tayport embarking on their initial GARY MAHER (Midfield) DAVE REILLY (Attack) ately achieved and the club has remained in the top division ever Division 1 campaign. Before turning Jun­ Age 24. Signed from Kinnoull in August Age 31. Signed from Lawside FP immedi­ Team - Mann, Miller, Paterson , Spalding, Nicolson, since (ironically,as the Junior Club flourishes, it looks as though ior , he was an amateur with Springfield 1994 . As a youngster he was with St ately prior to kicking off in the Junior Ranks , Wilkie, Ramsay, Maher, Ross, D Reilly, Gray (Subs the amateur club will be relegated this seaso n!) United. Kept 33 clean sheets in 52 games Johnstone , making his first team debut at Dave has developed into one of the most used - Buist, Stewart & Thoms) The club as we know it today evolved from this base and has been last season. Tonight's appearance will be 16. Currently he holds the 'Goa l of the in the fast lane ever since. During the sevent ies the club reached feared strikers in the region , scoring well Fraser's 35th successive 0 .V.D. Cup ap­ season' award with his strike against St several local cup finals through actual cup wins proved elusive over 200 goals in a little under 300 appear­ 11th November 2nd Round pearance for the club. Joseph 's in Tayport's 5-0 league win at ances, including31 O.V.D. goalsinonly36 (only four). The team in the Fife League followed the same pattern GRANT MILLER (Defender/midfield) LOCHGELL Y ALBERT (H) Won 6-0 - two cup finals, but no trophies. Fairfield Park and is in the running to retain starts. Must be one of the competition's Scorers:- Mackay 2, D Reilly, Gray 2, Ross Age 25. Signed from amateur football in the honour with an early season effort topscorers of all time . When he is not In 1973 Tayport spread their wings and made their first of ten visits 1993 . A strong running player who has Team - Mann, Miller, Paterson , Spalding, Nicolson , to play in an International Amateur Tourname nt in Belgium . against the same club. Resident in scoring for 'Port , he is a brickie .. netted most of his six goals for the club Auchterarder, so he's the furthest travelled Gradually, improvements off the field followed. A new pavilion HAMISH MACKAY (Attack/ Defender) Wilkie , Ramsay , Maher, Mackay, D Reilly, Gray whilst being utilised in a midfield role . of the 'Port squad, he works in civil engi­ was constructed in 1975 , a new ground , Canniepairt , was fash­ Age 34. Signed four years ago from (Subs used - Buist, Ross, & Stewart) Works in Dundee City Council's Finance neering. ioned out of waste ground the following year . Montrose, like his team-mate Dave Reilly , Division. ALLAN RAMSAY (Midfield) The club extended to three teams in 1981 when a side played in big Hamish has been a prolific scorer for 2nd December 3rd Round GRANT PATERSON (Defender) Age 23. Captured earlier this season after the club with over 130 odd goals , including the East Fife Amateur League . Age 28. Had a spell asa youngster with St BAILLESTON (H) Drew 1-1 protracted negotiations with Camoustie 15 hat-tricks . One of those , of cou rse, was The same season, the Midlands Amateur team won their league Johnstone but made onlyfleeting first team Scorer:- Mackay championship . That side included three players who were to go Panmure . He had senior experience with that never-to-be-forgotton treble against appearances and was allowed to return to Forfar Athletic before reverting back to Talbot in the 1993 O.V.D. semi- final. Team - Mann, Buist , Paterson , Spalding , Nicolson, on and win league championship medals with Brechin City and the amateur ranks where he starred with Forfar - Gus Malone, Bobby Wilson and Phil Smith. junior status. Was signed following a tip-off Hamish, however, made an inauspicious Wilkie, Ramsay , Maher, Mackay , D Reilly, Gray the successful Riverside Athletic . He was The Port had gained a reputation for playing attractive football , but from a member of the 'Port support, he is start with 'Port being sent off for a 'profes­ brought to Cainniepai rt as one of the club's (Subs used - Ross & Miller) lacked that little something and Cup success continued to be a terrier type of player in the mould of sional' foul half an hour into his debut in an first signings on joining the Junior ranks elusive as three North of Tay semi-final appearances and no wins Gordon Strachan. Employed as a busi­ O.V .D. quarter-final tie at Glenafton . and should chalk up his 300th appearance 16th December 3rd Round Replay cruelly illustrated . ness representative with UK Plant. Hamish is a surveyor with housebuilders A forTayport later this season. A favourite of Another player to tum senior from the amateur club was Willie STEVEN STEWART (Midfield or forward) & J Stephen. BAILLESTON (A) WON 3-0 the fans, his consistently high standard of Brown who moved to St Johns tone in 1985 . Versatile performer who signed on at PAUL REILLYy (Defender) Scorers:- Mackay, D Reilly, Ross play has deservedly brought him Interna­ If silverware eluded this Midlands side then their Fife counterparts Canniepairt from Forfar Albion , making his Age 28. Younger brother of David and like Team - Mann, Miller, Paterson, Spalding, Nicolson , regularly collected trophies. tional recognition. Despite 39 O.V.D . Cup de but in August 1994 scoring the only goal his brother has appeared in both Scottish Wilkie, Ramsay, Henry , Mackay, D Reilly , Ross (Subs The pinnacle ofTayport's amateur days came in 1986 when they appearances he has scored only once - of the game in the Herschell Charity Tro­ Junior and Amateur Cup Final s. Broke a against Stoneywood this season. He is a used - Buist, Stewart & Gray) reached the semi-final of the amateur cup at Dens Park, but blew phy match against Lochee United . He was leg against St Josephs in September last machine operator with J.T.C., a manufac­ a half-time lead to go out 3-1 to Barr and Stroud. the Supporters ' Club Player of the Year year and is slowly regaining fitness , only turing joinery firm in Dundee . 20th January 4th Round Further ground improvements continued with a large extension to last season . Employed in the family joinery returning to work with Dundee City Coun­ the pavilion in 1989 . SEAN WILKIE (Defender) firm in Letham , near Forfar where he lives . cil's E.C. P. Dept earlier this month . F C STONEYWOOD (H) DREW 1-1 Age 27 . The is in his second spell at The same committee, basically unchanged for a number of years , JIMMY HENDRY (Midfield) EWAN CAMERON (Forward) Scorer:- D Reilly Tayport , having originally signed in July had built up a reputati on for fund raising,but even although the Age 20 . Signed form Lochee United, for Age 26. Ineligible , having been cup-t ied 1990 after being freed by Brechin City for Team - Mann, Miller , Paterson, Spalding , Nicolson , club was still running three sides a new challenge was required to whom he appeared in last year's O.V.D. with Lochee United. Left Tayport during Wilkie, Ramsay , Henry, Mackay , D Reilly , Ross (Subs give the committee a new stimulus. During 1989-90, the decision whom he made around 50 appearances . semi against Camelon, on the eve of the last close season, but was re-signed used - Maher , Buist & Gray) to start a junior side was taken and the club began running four He spent a summer Down Under with Tayport's replay at Bailleston and made an just before the deadline at the end of teams. Since then the amateur side of things has been scaled Central FC of Auckland , but he failed to immediate impact in the side's handsome March. He is a deadly finisher who will give settle there and returned to the Canniepairt 3rd February 4th Round Replay down to just one team in the amateur ranks with eleven trophie s win. Plays in a style reminiscent of that of manager Dave Baikie options as the club in three seasons. Their rise in the Junior world borders on the line up after a protracted transfer wrangle his father who played for Dundee United , make inroads into their 11 remaining league F C STONEYWOOD (A) WON 3-1 meteoric with eleven trophies on the sideboard in less than three after a couple of months . Is employed as a Aberdeen and Forfar. He is a slater with games . Scorers:- Paterson, D Reilly 2 years as a junior club. sales executive with MGM Timber , Dun­ Dundee District Council. Team - Mann, Miller , Paterson , Spalding, Buist , As newcomers their record in the O.V.D. Cup is no less impres­ dee. BILLY COVENTRY (Midfield /Attack) AND THE BOSS ...... Wilkie , Ramsay , Henry , Mackay , D Reilly , Stewart sive. In their first ever campaign , the Port reached the fifth Round , GRANT BUIST (Defender/midfield) Age 25. Has had a horrific last two and a Signed last close season from Broughty (Subs used - Ross & Gray) eliminating two past winners of the trophy - Larkhall Thistle and half years since being injured in a friendly St Andrews United - before trouncing Blackburn United 7-1 at Athletic. Has turned out in a variety of match . His only appearances since have DAVE BAIKIE Cann iepairt. Pollok's 5th round visit attracted 1400 to Tayport 's positions including central defence where been sporadic and largely as a substitute Cut his managerial teeth with 17th February 5th Round tight but neat ground, but proved unwelcome guests, inflicting he replaced the injured Keith Nicol son just as he battles his way back to fitness.When Tayport, leaving Downfield to take BON ACCORD (H) Won 2-0 Tayport 's worst ever result of their near five year existence.in the after the turn of the year. Aged 24, he is an fit he can be a real match winner with his up the challenge of realising the accountancy student at Kirkcald yCollege. Scorer:- D Reilly 2 junior wo~d. ability to conjure up a goal from nowhere . committee's dream and creating a KEITH NICOLSON (Central defender) Team - Mann, Miller, Paterson, Spalding , Buist , Cumnock were one of their victims in seaso n 1991-92 as they Another of the club 's originals , having successful Junior side at The progressed eventually to the quarter finals which included Signed from Brechin City at Christmas signed in August 1990 . He works as a Wilkie , Henry , Stewart, Ross , D Reilly , Maher (Subs Canniepairt. Has played a major Arthurlie 's scalp after a replay , but Glenatton prevented them time 1994 , he was formerly with St driver /labourer. used - Ramsay, Gray & Mackay) from making it to the semis with a 3-1 win at Loch Park. Johnstone for whom he made his Premier STEPHEN ROSS (Forward) role in bringing previously The following season, they again lost out to Glenafton, but on this Leaguedebutdirectly in opposition to Mark Age 26. A close season signing from Dun ­ unimagined success to the club 16th March 6th Round occasion it was in the final itself, being Tayside's first representa­ Hateley . Had to undergo a minor knee dee North End , he previously served over the last six years. Recently KIRKINTILLOCH ROB ROY (H) WON 2-1 tive's in the final since Lochee Harp in 1954 . They went out to opera tion earlier this year and showed Broughty Athletic and Kirrie Thistle but has made redundant by British Scorers:- Stewart, D Reilly Armadale in the third round at home in 1993-4 , but were quarter ­ tremendous attitude in quickly fighting back also played in Canada and New Zealand . Telecom, the Tayport manager to fitness. He is a civil engineer with Allen Team - Mann , Miller, Paterson , Spalding, Buist, finalists last year, only to be denied a second semi-final spot by A busy front player , Steve already has 5 Whitburn. Gordon & Co. embarks on a new workstyle in Wilkie, Ramsay , Stewart, Mackay , D Reilly , Ross goals in the O.V.D. Cup in the bag this June when he becomes mine host This , of course, has been achieved this season and today is the MARK SPALDING (Midfield) season and is an accountant with Perth (Subs used - None) 41 st o.V.D . tie that Port have contested in just six seasons which Age 32 . Another ex-Downfield man who , and Kinross Trust. at the nearby Tayport Arms public speaks volumes for their cup pedigree . like Grant Paterson, was brought up around house. 1995-96 0. V. D. JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALS LINE-UPS I

Friday, April 12th, at Fir Park, Motherwell Monday, April 15th, at Love Street, Paisley

AUCHINLECK TALBOT TAYPORT F. C. CAMELON JUNIORS POLLOK F. C.

MARK THOMSON FRASER MANN ALAN BANNER RONNIE LOWRIE CHRIS WILSON GRANT BUIST BRIAN KEMP GRAHAM SMITH BILLY MASON GRANT PATERSON GARY SMITH KEVIN O'NEIL STEVEN LINDSAY MARK SPALDING DAVY WILCOX CRAIG CRANMER GRAHAM OGG SEAN WILKIE GRAEME WOOD IAN SPITTAL SAM FREW GARY MAHER DEREK HASTON IAN ASHCROFT BARRY MCCORRISTON JIM HENRY JIM ELLIS DAVE ELLIOT DOUGIE LEE STEVEN STUART COLIN INGLIS DARREN STEWART GARY GRAHAM HAMISH MACKAY RONNIE SCOTT CRAIG JOHNSTONE TAM MACDONALD STEPHEN ROSS SEAN BONNAR JOHN BARRATT RAYMOND WALSH DAVE REILLY RICHIE VANNETT KEVIN FLYNN DEREK MCCULLOCH GRANT MILLER KEVIN HAMILL NEIL McLAUGHLIN KENNY PATERSON ALLAN RAMSEY DOUGIE SMITH DOUGIE FONTANA STEVIE LOGAN BARRY GRAY JACK ROSS JOHN PAISLEY JIM MCGUIRE BILLY COVENTRY DAVID FLYNN PAUL McGROGAN BILLY THOMSON GEORGE MALONE ALLAN MCGONIGAL JIM JAMIESON RODNEY PATTERSON JIMMY HUNTER CHRISTIE MCKENZIE GEORGE REDMOND ROBERT NAISMITH MARK DAIRSEY PAUL McLEAN CHRIS ELLIS SCOTT HENRY GARY FAULDS CRAIG SHANAGHEY PAULPROUDLOCK STEVIE O'NEILL

MANAGER MANAGER MANAGER MANAGER DENIS GRAY DAVE BAIKIE GEORGE FAIRLEY JIM O'DONNELL

FIR PARK MATCH OFFICIALS LOVE STREET MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE - Mr B McGARRY REFEREE - Mr S KANEY LINESMEN - Mr C McKAY LINESMEN - Mr R GUNN Mr R McKENDRY Mr M MacGREGOR FOURTH OFFICIAL - Mr J McKENNA FOURTH OFFICIAL - Mr C COUGHEY (All tonight's Officials come from Central Region) (All tonight's Officials come from Tayside Region) Civil Service Strollers. Missed much of has give the left midfielder a wealth of Last year, Camelon Juniors found the perfect way CAMELON'S last season since being injured against experience and he is a valuable asset in to celebrate 75 years of existence by lifting the CAMELON JUNIORS PATH TO Playing Squad Haddington, but returned to play in the the Mariners locker. Nickname:- Tarzan. O.V.D. Cup for the first time when they defeated latter rounds of last season's 0 .V.D. Cup SCOTT HENRY (Age 28) THE SEMI-FINAL Whitburn 2-0 in the final. A year later they are and score the opening goal in the final Formerly with Bonnybridge Juniors and showing a great reluctance to let go of.the trophy, ALAN BANNER (Age 31) against Whitburn. Nickname:-Snowy. Alloa Athletic is a class player who won Experienced goalkeeper left Camelon to 14th October1 st Round reaching only their third semi-final. DOUGIE SMITH (Age 24) two caps two seasons ago and scored on enjoy spells with St Mirren, East Fife and In his second season at Carmuirs, the GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE (H) WON 5-0 his debut for Scotland. Unfortunately he Raith Rovers before returning to Carmuirs dynamic midfielder has proved an in­ missed much of last season due to injury Scorers:- Flynn 2, Kemp 2, McGonigal For a team which comes from deep in the central belt of four seasons ago. Nickname:- A.B. stant hit with the Camelon fans. The but was fit by the time last years final Scotland , their nickname, 'The Mariners' requires a bit of Team - Banner , D Smith, Haston , Wilcox , Ellis, Scott , PAUL PROUDLOCK (Age 31) former Fallin M.W. player is a tireless came round. A big occasion player he McKenzie, Bonnar, McGonigal , Flynn, Kemp. (Subs explanation. You can put that down to the fact that in the Experienced keeper recently signed from worker and is always capable of scoring can create a goal out of nothing and used - Hamill, McCallum) old days Camelon was a flourishing shipping port on the Linligthgow Rose as cover. vital goals. Nickname:-Snuff. strikes terror into visiting defences. Nick­ Forth and Clyde Canal. DEREK HASTON (Age 35) SEAN BONNAR (Age 28) name: - Skoosh. 11th November 2nd Round The newly formed Came Ion Juniors first competitive match Dependable left back and another with Earned a reputation as a hothead at ALLAN McGONIGAL (Age 32) LUNCARTY (H) WON 10-0 was against Bannockburn Juniors in the 2nd round of the bags of experience. Former clubs in­ previous clubs Fauldhouse, Linlithgow The best target man in the East region, if Scorers:- Flynn 3, McGonigal 3, Daisley 2, Scott, Scottish Junior Cup. They won and went on to beat Yoker clude Falkirk and Dunipace as well as and Bonnybridge but has matured at not Scottish Junior Football. Strong and Wilcox Athletic at Ochilview before going out to Wishaw in the Whitburn where he reached two semi­ Camelon into one of the classiest skilful. Superb at holding the ball up to Team - Banner, D Smith, Haston, Wilcox , Ellis, Scott , next round. Before reorganisation when they joined the finals of the Scottish Junior Cup. Nick­ midfielders in the Junior game. Scored the benefit of his team-mates. But it his is McKenzie, Ross, McGonigal , Flynn, Kemp . (Subs used East Regional League, they were members of the name :- Dodger some spectacular goals and his form last eye for goal that has taken him to the top GARY SMITH (Age 24) - Hamill , Inglis , Daisley) Stirlingshire , Intermediate and Lothian Leagues. season has earned him an international of the East Junior scoring charts. Started Joined Alloa Athletic after playing in last Over the years, the club has produced some very famous call-up. However, he missed out on the his career with Grangemouth Interna­ years cup winning side .. Started his ca­ Mariners triumph in the O.V.D. Cup tional before signing for Falkirk in season 2nd December 3rd Round names. None more so than international keeper Jerry reer with Gairdoch United before going through injury and is desperate to make 1983/84. He then moved down the road CARVEL (A} DREW 3-3 Dawson who played for Rangers and Falkirk. Archie senior with Cowdenbeath in season 1990/ up for it this season. to East Stirling where he spent two sea­ Scorers:- Wilcox, Flynn, Hamill McAulay was another big name to go to Rangers and who 91, from where Camelon acquired his KEVIN HAMILL (Age 27) sons. While at Linlithgow Rose he helped Team - Banner , D Smith, Haston , Wilcox , Ellis, Scott, later managed Norwich City. In more recenttimes Stewart services first time round. Has been trans­ Signed from Dunipace, he is a dynamic them to a Scottish Junior Cup semi-final McKe nzie, Ross, McGonigal, Flynn, Kemp. (Sub used - Kennedy who also kept goal for Scotland in 1975 when he formed from a midfielder into a powerful midfielder and is a doughty tackler as and with 5 goals in this season's compe­ Hamill) was at lbrox, though he originally turned senior with full back, winning under23 and Full Inter­ well as possessing a cracking turn of tition he is looking to add a second win­ Dunfermline and was re-instated to Linlithgow Rose be­ national Junior Caps. Nicknamed Gazza, pace. ners medal to the one that he collected 16th December 3rd Round Replay fore starting all over again with Stenhousemuir. he was re-instated in time to play against JACK ROSS (Age 19) last year. Nickname :- Victor (as in CARVEL (H) WON 1-0 Not surprisingly, in view of its proximity, several players Kilwinning in the last round. Played against Camelon in last year's Meldrew, always moaning). Scorer:- Flynn have found their way from Carmuirs to Brockville . JIM ELLIS (Age 25) semi-final when he was with Lochee DAVID FLYNN (Age 28) Team - Banner , D Smith , Kemp, Wilcox, Ellis, Scott , Birkenshaw, Nisbet and Silcock are names which will only In his third season with Camelon since United despite hailing from the Falkirk Old fashioned centre forward who joined McKenzie, Ross, McGonigal, Flynn , Hamill. (Sub used - be recalled by older Bairns fans , but Kevin McAllister now being recruited from Dunipace Amateurs area. Can play in either midfield or de­ the junior ranks when Linlithgow Rose Wood) of Hibs is the name most will associate between the two and is now one of the most commanding fence, he has been sidelined by appen­ signed him from Stirling Albion. After an clubs. With two caps, 'Crunchie' was their most capped centre halfs in the Junior game. Nick­ dicitis, but is now back in training. unhappy spell at Prestonfield was per­ name: - Pava 20th January 4th Round player. Now, however, they can boast three current inter­ RITCHIE VANNETT (Age 23) suaded to move to Camelon which has DAVIE WILCOX LARGS THISTLE (H) Won 3-1 nationalists reflecting how far the club have progressed Dundee born midfielder who joined proved a shrewd move by the Fairley Vastly experienced central defender who Camelon from Brechin City. He previ­ brothers Notch 11 goals in last season's Scorers:- Flynn. McKenzie, McGonigal recently. includes Dunfermline , Cowdenbeath , ously played for Lochee United and was march to the O.V.D. Cup Final, he has Team - Banner , Wood, Kemp , Wilcox , Ellis, Scott, Previously , Dennison (1927), Rennie (1933), Smith (1956), East Stirling, Alloa, Linlithgow Rose and signed after moving to the CameIon area equalled that total in helping the Mari­ McKe nzie, Bonnar , McGonigal, Flynn , Hamill. (Subs Conlin (1961), Kemp (1962) , McCulloch (1969). McKay Albion Rovers amongst his former clubs. to work. Hasn't had a chance to establish ners get to the penultimate stage of this used - None) (1978) and Smith (1980) as well as Kevin McAllister ware He was signed to take over from George himself in the side due to work commit­ season's competition. the men who represented the Juniors at international Fairley in defence and and has gradually ments abroad, but is now available to MARK DAISLEY 17th February 5th Round level. won over the fans and is capable of make that major breakthrough. A striker who was signed from INVERURIE LOCOS (H) WON 3-0 Success had been limited. They have , however, reached scoring important goals such as the CHRISTIE McKENZIE (Age 28) Pumpherston at the start of the season. Scorers:- Flynn 2, Daisley the Final of the Junior Cup in 1952 , but lostto the only goal opener at Kilwinning. Like Bonnar - Capped twice last year by He won a Scottish Cup winners medal Team - Banner , Wood , Kemp , Wilcox , Ellis, Scott , of the game scored by Ashe of Kilbirnie Ladeside. Inciden­ COLIN INGLIS (Age 24) Junior Scotland to add to international with Monkland Juveniles and is a prolific McKenzie , Bonnar , McGonigal, Flynn , Hamill. (Subs tally , a crowd of 69,959 watched that match - the second A newcomer to not only the Mariners honours won at amateur level with Doune score. Is on the point of returning from a used - Ross , Smith , Daisley) highest ever for a Junior final. ranks, having only played organised foot­ Castle Rovers and Fallin M.W. Scored in four match ban. But that is all very much in the past and now the Fairley ball for the past two years. This hard no last season's final before moving briefly management team have rewritten the history books.As nonsense tackler caught the eye of the to Alloa. However, the electrifying winger ANDTHEBOSS ...... 16th March 6th Round Mariners management whilst playing recently as six seasons ago the club were in the doldrums who is a favourite of the fans and a KILWINNING RANGERS (H) DREW 1-1 amateur for BP Amateurs and defenders worst nightmare, was only when Brian and George Fairley stepped in as manager GEORGE FAIRLEY (Age 38 ) Man­ Scorer:- Flynn WestquarterViolet and they had no hesi­ senior for a matter of months and re­ and player/coach respectively . Then they asked for three ager, left Whitburn after 14 success­ Team - Banner, G Smith , Kemp, Wilcox , Ellis, Scott, tation in giving him his chance in the turned to Carmuirs park before this sea­ years to turn things round. And two years ago following a ful seasons to team up with brother McKenzie , Wood, McGonigal , Flynn , Hamill. (Subs junior game. son's O.V.D. Cup campaigngot underway Brian at Carmuirs. Has won every fourteen year trophy drought , Camelon won the League RONNIE SCOTT (Age 34) used - None) and has scored twice en route to the domestic league and cup honours title , the League Cup and the East of Scotland cup. Last Silky midfielder has plied his trade at semis. Nickname :- Kinzie. but was beaten twice in the Scottish season they retained the title and after starting the season Forfar, Meadowbank, East Fife, Whitburn 23rd March 6th Round Replay BRIAN KEMP (Age 31) Cup semi's. Finally won a winner's as 33-1 outsiders for the O.V.D . Cup, the Carmuirs side and Fauldhouse. One of the best read­ Signed just over a year ago by Brian KILWINNING RANGERS (A) Won 2-1 medal last season before packing lifted the trophy for the first time in their history. ers of the game gives a constant supply Fairley he celebrated his home debut in Scorers :- Wilcox, McKenzie up playing to concentrate on his They are endeavouring to repeat those successes with of ammunition to the big gun up front. style with the first goal against Kilwinning Team - Banner , G Smith, Haston , Wilcox , Ellis, Kemp, managerial duties which now he substantially the same squad, the main difference being Nickname :- The Poet in the quarter final on the way to the McKenzie, Wood, McGonigal , Flynn , Hamill. (Sub used undertakes alone following Brian's that George Fairley is now in sole charge with brother GRAEME WOOD (Age 31) club's first O.V.D. Cup success. Service - DSmith) departure to Brockville . Nickname :­ Brian having gone senior and helping with the reserves Rock solid central defender in his third with Falkirk, Stirling Albion, Romario and youths at Falkirk . season with Camelon since joining from Stenhousemuir, East Stirling and Alloa Pollok were formed on Wednesday, July 1, 1908, as the POLLOK'S career in Australia for a number of JOHN PAISLEY (Striker) POLLOK'S PATH TO THE football section of the two year old Pollokshaws Work­ years . On his return to these shores Has been a big favourite at ing Lads Club and incorporated members of the Pollok Playing Squad he was snapped up by his former Newlandsfield for a number of years. SEMI-FINAL A.F.C. club to play an influential role in His strength and height have seen Sir John Maxwell had promised if the membership of the RONNIE LOWRIE (Goalkeeper) defence. him nab many a vital goal. With Lads Club was sustained over a period he would provide a 14th October 1st Round Ronnie is Pollok's current goal­ KEVIN O'NEIL (Full-back) seven strikes in the O.V.D. Cup , he football pitch in the grounds of the estate. The ground was MARYHILL (A) DREW 1-1 keeper and joined the club midway A product of High Blantyre Ama­ has played a big part in getting them named Haggs Park and the club adopted the colours of the Scorer:- Paisley through season 1991-92 from teurs . he is in his third season at thus far in the competition . Heraldic Shield of Pollok House. i.e. Black and White, as a Team - Lowrie , O'Neil, Cranmer , Spittal, Ashcroft , Partick Thistle . His consistent dis­ tribute to Sir John's generosity. Newlandsfield , making the right­ GARY FAULDS (Striker) plays between the sticks have been Stewart , Fontana , Mclean , Paisley , Elliot, Barratt The club played in the Scottish Junior Football League back position his own. Strong in the Having enjoyed an illustrious career (Subs used - Flynn, McGrogan) before gaining admission to the powerful Glasgow Junior a feature of his game and 'Lok fans tackle and keen to get forward, he is in Ayrshire Junior football , his expe­ League in season 1916-17. will will be looking for another fine one of 'Lok's most consistent per­ rience has been invaluable in his 21st October Round Replay However, they suffered a major blow when they were made season from the big keeper who has formers . dual role of player/assistant man­ MARYHILL (H) WON 2-1 homeless in 1926-27 when the Glasgow Education Author­ been capped by Junior Scotland on DAVID ELLIOT (Midfield) ager. Scorers:- Stewart , Paisley ity acquired the estate ground. After a year they secured the seven occasions. In his first season at Newlandsfield JOHN BARRATT (Striker) Team - Lowrie, Flynn, O'Neil , Spittal , Ashcroft , lease of a coup for the rent of £10 per annum, and with great GRAHAM SMITH (Goalkeeper) following his departure from Largs A close season signing by Jim Stewart, Fontana, Mclean , Paisley, Barratt, Elliot vision named it Newlandsfield Parle Was signed from Dunfermline last Thistle. He was a member of the O'Donnell from Petershill , John's (Sub used - Jamieson) It took a year of hard work before the ash surface could be season and made his competitive Barrfield's side which won the Scot­ height and strength is a big thre at to played on and by this time Pollok were playing intermediate debut for 'Lok in this season's tish Cup in 1994. and has already opposition defences . He has been 11th November 2nd Round football. In season 1931-32, the Club was faced with the League Cup semi-final against made his mark with 'Lok, pitching in capped at Under-23 level by Scot­ KINNOULL (A) WON 2-1 stark choice of either purchasing Newlandsfield or vacating Maryhill when he turned in a fine with some fine performances which land Juniors . Scorers: - Stewart, Paisley the ground. In the end a loan from Pollokshaws Co-op. performance. A local lad , he has a PAUL McGROGAN (Striker) Team - Lowrie , Flynn, Redmond , Spittal, Ashcroft , Society Ltd saved the club. have brought him a haul of 12 goals. promising future ahead of him. Stewart , Fontana , Mclean, Paisley , Jamieson, Elliot During the Second World War Pollok lost their equipment DARREN STEWART (Midfield) A deadly finisher with a cannonball KEVIN FLYNN (Full-back/ (Subs used - O'Neil , Barratt) when a serious fire destroyed the pavilion. Due to the He was recruited from Kilbirnie shot, Paul has been at Newlandsfield restrictions during wartime, the club were not given plan­ midfield) Ladeside and made an immediate for four seasons since being signed A product of Pollok Juveniles, but 2nd December 3rd Round ning permission to rebuild until the advent of peace. And it impact in the 'Lok's midfield, scoring from Shotts. The scorer of many a CRAIGMARK BRUNTONIANS (H) WON 2-0 was in season 1944-45 that the largest estimated attend­ went from there to Irvine Meadow in some important goals in their Cham­ spectacular goal in his time , he has ance was recorded at Newlandsfield as around 15,000 Scorers:- Stewart, Mclean Jim O'Donnell's spell as manager pionship win last season . He netted been on target once in the cup this squeezed into Newlandsfield Park to see Pollok reach the Team - Lowrie , Flynn, O'Neil , Spittal , Ashcroft, with the Ayrshire club . He played in a glorious 30 yard free-kick in this season - in the 4-0 win away to semi-final for the first time after beating Fauldhouse United. Stewart , Fontana, McLean, Faulds , Barratt, Elliot the Ayrshire Under-23 Junior side season's League Cup semi-final and Dundee St Josephs. However they lost 1-0 to Burnbank Athletic at Shawfield. (Subs used - Redmond, McGrogan , Jamieson) which won last season's Inter-Dis ­ is currently top scorer with 14 goals GEORGE REDMOND (Striker) Two of the most notable players to pass through through trict Championship before signing their ranks on the way to stardom were the legendary Bob after netting the penalty winner A prolific scorer with Glencairn and for Pollok at the start of this season . 20th January 4th Round McPhail of Airdrie and Rangers, whilst Bobby Collins of against Arthurlie in the quarter-final. Rob Roy , netting 28 goals for these CRAIG CRANMER (Full-Back) CUMNOCK JUNIORS (A) WON 5-1 Celtic, Everton and Leeds fame. More recently Stewart Auld DOUGIE FONTANA (Midfield) clubs . He is another of the new Scorers:- Elliot, Paisley 2, Fontana, Own Goal and Stuart Gordon both went to Clydebank, whilst Gary Craig was signed last from Renfrew Poses a powerful presence in the faces at Newlandsfield and can play Team - Lowrie , Flynn , O'Neil , Spittal, Ashcroft , Clark (Hamilton), Fraser Wishart and Andy Millen (now and has proved to be a big strong Pollok midfield, he was signed from in a number of positions. Stewart, Fontana, Mclean, Paisley , Elliot, Barratt Hibs) are all senior graduates from Newlandsfield. defender who also carries a goal Irvine Meadow this season and can STEVIE O'NEIL (Midfield) (Subs used - McGrogan , Cranmer , Faulds) Prior to the late seventies, honours were rather sparse in the threat at set pieces . Also a long always be relied on to give 100% . Recently signed from Blantyre Vies, club's Roll of Honour, but the appointment of Tom McAllister throw expert . This great competitor has netted Stevie is the brother of full-back 17th February 5th Round as team boss in November 1977 was to change all that. He IAN SPITTAL (Central defender) twice in this season's O.V .D. Cup. Kevin . He previously played for High DUNDEE ST JOSEPHS (A) WON 4-0 had become a member of the Pollok Committee in 1973 and Played for Pollok in the eighties PAUL McLEAN (Midfield) Blantyre Amateurs. Scorers :- Fontana, Paisley, Stewart pen, after gaining Match Committee experience he stepped upto before gaining considerable senior Signed in early season from McGrogan team boss. and was an immediate hit, bringing the Drybrough experience with Stranraer and Cup to Newlandsfield in season 1977-78, the club's first Stranaer, Paul has been a steady AND THE BOSS ...... Team - Lowrie , Flynn , O'Neil , Spittal, Ashcroft , Elliot, Arbroath. A big strong defender, Ian major trophy since 1962. He followed that up by building the influence in midfield, scoring 6times , JIM O'DONNELL Fontana, Mclean , Paisley , Stewart , Barratt (Subs resigned this season for Pollok and team that won the Central League Championship for the including one in the O.V .D. Cup. used - McGrogan, Cranmer, Faulds) manager Jim O'Donnell has recog­ first time in the Club's history in season 1978-79 and in the Born in Johnstone the 31 year aids Was previously assistant nised his leadership qualities by previous club's include Motherwell 16th March 6th Round same season, the club contested its second Scottish Cup making him club captain . manager to Tommy Reynolds ARTHURLIE (H) DREW 1-1 semi-final. A season laterhisteam again won the Drybrough and Ayr United . Cup and added the Evening Times Trophy for good meas­ IAN ASHCROFT (Sweeper) at Newlandsfield. He then Scorer :- Paisley JIM JAMIESON (Striker) ure. In addition they were finalists in the National Drybrough Has served a number of clubs , nota­ Team - Lowrie , Flynn , O'Neil, Spittal , Ashcroft, Elliot, This is Jim's second spell at went to Irvine Meadow, but Cup and Scottish Cup quarter-finalists. He then lead them bly Arthurlie and Irvine Meadow . He Fontana , Mclean, Paisley , Stewart , Barratt (Subs Newlandsfield, finishing last season returned this season. In his to their first ever Scottish Cup success in 1981 when they used - Jamieson, Redmond , Cranmer) is in his first season at Newlandsfield as top scorer with 19 goals. First playing days he won virtually beat Arthurlie, their quarter-final victims in this season's and the powerful defender has joined Pollok in 1992 from competition. every honour in the Junior 23rd March 6th Round Replay quickly developed a sound partner­ Rutherglen Glencairn, helping 'Lok They repeated that success in 1985, beating near neigh­ ship with Ian Spittal in the heart of game during spells with East ARTHURLIE (A) WON 1-0 bours Petershill 3-1 in a replay. They then fell victim to to their League Cup win that sea­ the 'Lok defence . Kibride and Auchinleck Scorer:- Stewart Pen Auchinleck in the following years final anq despite being son . He then had a spell with JEFF CURRAN (Sweeper) Talbot which included tri­ Team - Lowrie, Flynn , O'Neil , Spittal, Ashcroft , Elliot, one of the country's top teams, it has been a ten year wait Cumnock before returning to Fontana , Mclean , Paisley, Stewart , Faulds (Subs for advancement to the semis this year. All of which will Played for Pollok over a decade ago Newlandsfield where his pace and umphs in the Scottish Junior used - Barratt , Redmond , Cranmer) make Pollok all the more determined to renew their and then continued his footballing goalscoring are a feature of his Cup with both of these clubs. acquaintainship with the trophy they won for the second game . time in 1985. 0.V.D. JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL SNIPPETS

TENSE AND NERVY PREVIOUS SEMI-FINALS LAST TIME It is often said that semi finals in any cup AT LOVE STREET AUCHINLECK TALBOT v TA YPORT competition tend to be tense and nervy According to our records this is the four· There has only been one previous cup Scottish affairs. Further proof of this seems to teenth occasion on which St Mirren Foot• meeting between this pair of clubs who come when you look at how close the ball Club have had the pleasure of stag• have so dominated the Ayrshire and winning margins usually are. Since the ing the semi-final of the Scottish Junior Tayside scene in recent years. That came war Bo'ness' 5·0 win over Lanark United Cup. three years ago when Tayport defeated Junior in 1976 ranks as the biggest victory . The first of these was between Petershill their opponents tonight atthe same stage Mind you, back in 1900 Maryhill beat and Ardrossan Winton Rovers in 1911 in of the competition. A hat-trick by Hamish Holytown Thistle 8· 1 and no other club a long winded affair. The Central Region Mackay saw the Taysiders run out 3-0 has ever had as easy a passage to the side eventually won through 1·0 , but it is victors. Pools final. believed the sides met fourtimes in total, CAMELON v POLLOK though only two 1-1 draws can be con• This pair last met in the Scottish Junior RECORD SEMI APPEARANCES firmed. A year later Petershill were back Cup back in 1983. After a 3·3 draw at Cambuslang Rangers total of 18 appear­ at Love Street, but only after they had Carmuirs Park, Pollok triumphed 4-2 in ances in the semi final stages is the top been held to a 2·2 draw by Kilbumie the 5th round replay at Newlandsfield . number of appearances in the last four of Ladeside at lbrox. Petershill won the Much more recently, at the start of this the competition. Trailing them are replay at Love Street 2-1. The choice of season, in fact, Pollok edged home 3-2 in Ashfield, Petershill and Parkhead who Love Street for the meeting of Renfrew a pre-season friendly, though neither have played in 13 semis. Of the four and Parkhead in 1918 was to lead to an side will treat that as much guide as to the teams through to this season's semi fi· extraordinary state of affairs. The first outcome of their semi-final meeting at nal, it will come as no surprise to learn game ended in a draw. Both sides wanted Love Street. Incidentally, the present SUPPORT that Auchinleck have made most ap· the replay to be staged at lbrox, but Love Pollok secretary Francis McNeil!, played SCOTTISH pearances in the penultimate round with Street was again the venue, resulting in for both Camelon and Pollok in the sev­ this being their 11th. This draws them another stalemate. The SJFA decided enties. JUNIOR level with Benburb and makes Talbot on lbrox for the second replay, two days POOLS fifth in the order of merit in semi-final before the final was scheduled. The up· UNIQUE EVENT gents Wanted -:: shot was that both teams refused to play Well we think this season's semi-finals rankings. Pollok of the other semi-final· Details from ists have most experie nce. They are and both sets of officials were suspended are unique, because as far as we can Lottery Office playing at this stage of the competition 'sine die'. At the end of the season, trace this is the first time that the semi­ Telephone for the seventh time . Camelon's appear­ however, the suspensions were lifted final has thrown together four teams into ance last season was their second and in and Petershill who had taken three the cup melting pot from four different 0141 221 2548 both 1952 and last year they have gone games in the semi-finals to oust St Mirren regions. If that isn't unique then the fact on to reach the final. For Tayport , a baby Juniors were awarded the cup! Four they were the four champions of their by historical comparison to the other years later, in 1922, Kilwinningtriumphed respective regions last season most cer• three contestants, this is their second 2·0 over Cambuslang Rangers in the tainly is! semi and they too have a 100% record at fourth semi on this ground. In 1924, this stage after qualifying for the 1993 Bailleston beat Auchinleck Talbot by the TONIGHT'S MATCH final when they lost out narrowly to only goal of the game and twelve months Glenafto n in the final, making them the later, Saltcoats gained revenge for Ayr­ PROGRAMME only one of this season's semi-finalists shire with a 2· 1 win over Shettleston. This programme has been pro­ yet to lift the trophy. The last semi-final for a many a year was AGENTS WANTED in 1931 when BurnbankAthleticdefeated duced by Peter Rundo, 4 Crawford Avenue, Gauldry, PREVIOUS SEMI-FINALS the quaintly named Rothesay Royal Vies 0 OPPORTUNITIES EXIST ALL OVER SCOTLAND ATFIR PARK 2· 1. Over half a century elapsed before NEWPORT-ON-TAY DD6 8SG Whilst Fir Park hosted last season's final another semi was staged here. It was on behalf of the Scottish Jun­ 0 EXCELLENT COMMISSION PAID and will do the honours again on Sunday 1978 to be more precise and Stonehouse O AN ATTRACTIVE LOTTERY PAYING £4000 IN PRIZE MONEY 12th May, surprisingly, the ground has Violet reached the final following their 3· ior Football Association. The not often staged the penultimate round. 2 win over Renfrew Juniors. Just three Editor would like to extend his If you would like to earn some extra finance by becoming and agent This evening's tie will be only the fourth years later, Pollok and Forth Wanderers thanks to all the Officials of the for Scottish Junior Pools contact: and there was a long wait between the had two goes at settling their differences competing clubs and Boyd Mr J. LEWIS first and second! In 1898 Dalziel Rovers before Pollok edged through 1·0 in the Miller of ArdeerThistlefortheir Scottish Junior Football Lottery defeated Glenbuck Athletic 2·0, but al· replay. Then in 1983, East Kilbride This• Scottish Junior Football Development Association most a century elapsed before tie beat Pollok 3· 1 and the next Love help in compiling the pro­ Newtongrange Star beat Glenafton 3-1 Street semi resulted in Petershill win• gramme. The Editor is also 46 St. Vincent Crescent, Glasgow in 1991. A year later Auchinleck Talbot ning 1·0 against Darvel in 1985. anxious to hear from anyone ousted Whitburn 1·0 thanks to a Willie Glenafton played in a semi at Love Street Thomson goal and that was the last semi in consecutive years. It proved a lucky who has old Junior Cup pro­ to be staged at Fir Park. ground for them in 1994 when they beat grammes for sale and can be Arthurlie 4•0 in front of 7, 192., but last contacted by telephone on year they fell victim to Whitburn. 01382 330356. Part of the fabric of 1Scottish Junior Football.

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