O.V.D. SCOTTISH .JUNIOR CUP Semi-Finals

Saturday, 26th April 1997 BLANTYRE Vies V POLLOK Adamslie Park, Kirkintilloch - Kick-off 3.00pm

Wednesday 30th April ARTHURLIE V TAVPORT Fir Park, Motherwell - Kick-off 7.30pm

Ol=l=ICIAL PROCRAMME - PRICE £1.00 he penultimate round of the O.V.D. Cup is once more upon us and Tthere is no doubt that the two semi-finals in prospect are intriguing encounters. Last season Tayport became the first side from the Tayside Region to win the trophy for almost seventy years. Now they are back on the trophy trail again . Central region supplies the remaining protagonists and whilst Arthurlie and Pollok have featured regularly at this stage in recent years, Blantyre Vies are back in this groove after a 15 year absence . In fact, since they last lifted the trophy in 1982 . 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 with no Premier Division games in this afternoon , we have utilised Saturday , even although the switching of the Hamilton Academical v Ayr United Second Division fixture meant that Fir Park, our intended venue for the Blantyre Vies v Pollok tie has had to be re-located to Adamslie Park. If it is a new venture for the of home of Kikintilloch Rob Roy, then we are on familiar ground as far as the other venue is concerned with Fir Park having staged the final for the past two years . All four semi-finalists, too, are on familiar territory as far as their experience of the penultimate round is concerned Tayport may be relative newcomers to the Junior scene , but already they have become Match of the Day dab hands at these occasions. Their opponents Arthurlie, are similarly well versed with semi-finals, this being their third in the past six years . Pollok, too, are regulars in the last four as have Blantyre, if not in recent years . O.V.D. and Cola Of course, the Junior Cup has been greatly enhanced over the past nine years by the sponsorship of O.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 Kirkintilloch for their kind co-operation and assistance in staging the semi-final ties. Finally, to all the officials, players and supporters of all four sides , congratulations on reaching the Semi-finals .. O.V.D. Last year's final went well and I would ask all four club's to ensure that they are on their best behaviour . Demerara By all means play hard, but make sure you play fairly is my message Rum to the four clubs in the last four of this tremendous competition . JOE BLACK Secretary, Scottish Junior Football Association THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR Cup SEMI-FINALISTS - Blantgre Vies THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALISTS - Blantgre Vies IJ BLANTYRE VIC'S PATH formed in 1890, Blanlyre Victoriahave always been BLANTYRE VICS JIM ALLAN (Central defender) Hearts supplying the opposition . PLAYING TO THE SEMI-FINAL one of Lanarkshire'smost prominent Junior outfits . Has spent seven years al Castle MICHAELMcLAUGHLIN (Midfield) They actually stepped up to Senior level for a brief period of their • SQUAD Park after being senior with 12th October 1st Round existence, but results such as a 12- 1 thrashing by Hearts in the The 30 year old was out of football KIRKCALDYYMCA (HJWON 1-0 first round of the on the 13th September 1895 , Hamilton Accies . Still only 24 for two years with a bad facial Scorer- Wilkinson deemed it wise to return to the Junior ranks in 1900. Although THOMAS GOODWIN years old. Team - Goodwin, Shearer, McCabe, Darcey, Allan, injury, but is now fully fit. Had a the wa r years were probably their most successful decade the (Goalkeeper) Maider, McAuley, Kennedy, Brownlie, Wilkinson, Vies have consistently picked up silverware in the Club's very GARY SHEARER spell in Northern with Mclaughlin. A local boy who was on the beaks early years, winning the Lanarkshire Junior league , Cambuslang {Defender/midfield) Coleraine . (Sub s used - Gillespie, Edminson, Shields) at Castle Park before moving to and District and Larkhall Charity Cups and provided A Pinnel, an The 23 year old is highly versatile 9th November 2nd Round outside right, to be the very first Junior International in in Perthshire. The 34 year DOUGLASBROWNLIE (Forward) and can play in either full back CULTER(HJ WON 4-1 1891 . Big Jimmy Brownlie of Scotland and Third lanark fame as old was, however , transferred Bought from Bellshill, the 30 year Scorers- Kennedy, Wilkinson,Brownlie, Maider. position or in midfield. Originally a player and them with Dundee United as their manager prior to back to Vies this season and is the old striker was also on Baillieslon's Team - Goodwin , Shearer, McAuley, Arthur, Allan, the War was the first of several great football gilts to the nation. with an Amateur side, Fairholme, Darcey , Miller, Kennedy, McDonald, Wilkinson, first choice keeper. beaks . This is his third season with Brownlie, left Castle Park in 1906 for Third Lanark, but it is the this is his sixth season in the junior Mclaughlin . legendary name of and BillyMcNeil! with whom Vies Vies for whom he has been the lop (Subs used - Edminson, Brownlie, Maider) KEVIN FLYNN will always be associated - both Celtic greats · began their ranks. scorer for the past two terms. 14th December3rd Round playing careers at Castle Park. More recently, of (Full-back/midfield) HUGH KENNEDY (Midfield) DUNDEENORTH END (AJ DREW1-1 Morton, Leeds, AC Milan and Manchester United and the late A product of Pollok Juveniles, but MARK LANG (Goalkeeper) Captain of the side, he was signed Scorer- Kennedy Bobby McKean of St Mirren and Rangers are well known went from there lo Irvine Meadow Signed last year , he is in his Team - Goodwin, Maider, McCabe, Darcy, Allan, graduates of Castle Park. from East Kilbride Thistle over two Arthur, Shearer, Kennedy, McDonald, Brownlie, in Jim O ' Donnell's spell as second spell with Vies after spells Despite not making recent appearances in the semi-finals of the years ago . Aged 29, he was a Wilkin so n. Junior Cup, Blantyre have won the Trophy more times than any manager with the Ayrshire club. at Baillieston and Shettleslon as a (Subs used - Gillespie, Mclaughlan) senior with St Mirren at one time. of their three other semi-final rivals. He played in the Ayrshire Under- youngster . He is now 29 years old. 21st December3rd Round Replay Vies celebrated their Go lden Jubilee of returning to the Junior 23 Junior side which won last STUARTMcDONALD (Forward) DUNDEENORTH END (HJWON 3-0 Ranks by lilting the Trophy in 1950 . A Hampden crowd of Scorers- McDonald, Wilkinson, Maider 44,402 watched them defeat Cumnock 3-0 thanks to goals by season's Inter-District 29 year old centre forward who AND THE BOSS... Team - Goodwin, Flynn, McCabe, Arthur, Allan, Gill, Swan and Rennicks. That made up for the disappointment of Championship before signing for was signed from Petershill last JIM SINNET Darcey, Shearer, Kennedy, McDonald, Brownlie , losing out in the 1944 Final when Graham's solitary goal of the Pollok at the start of last season, year. Was once with Glenafton , Lookingto emulate his Junior Cup Wilkinson. game earned Glasgow Perthshire their third and last triumph in (Subs used - Gillespie, Maider, Mclaughlin) the Junior Cup. moving on lo Vies a year later. but couldn't settle in Ayrshire . successas a player with Bo'ness 18th January 4th Round Twenty years alter that initial success Blantyre Vies chalked up JOHN McCABE(Defender) Second top scorer at Castle Park in 1982 in the managerial field. HARTHILLROYAL (HJ WON 2-0 Cup victory number two · a goa l by Jim Lynn being all that this term with 8 goals . He was capped three times by seporated them from Penicuik Athletic in the replayed 1970 Final Signed a few years ago from Scorers- Arthur, Wilkinson Scotland Juniors and in addition Team - Goodwin, Flynn, McCabe, Darcey, Arthur, at Hampden in front ol 14,225 fans. (The first match ended 1-1 ). Cambuslang Rangers whom he JOHN WILKINSON {{Forward) Allan, Shearer, Kennedy, McDonald, Wilkinson, And there was only one goal in it when Vies captured the Trophy served for four years. The 30 year Top scorer with 18 goals in what is to Bo'ness, he played for for a third time. Around 10,000 saw John McGurk grab the only McLaughlin. old left-back also had spells in Armadale. Was once an 'S' Form (Subs used - Maider, Brownlie) goal of the 1982 Final at lbrox against Central league rivals his first campaign with Vies who signing with Rangers, he did Baillieston. Ayrshire region with Glenafton recruited the 28 year old from 15th February 5th Round make the senior grade, turning LARGSTHISTLE (AJ DREW2-2 Since then progress to the latter stages of the competition has and Largs Thistle. Whitburn . been sposmodic. They did reach the quarter-finals in 1985 out for Stenhousemuir, Ayr Scorers- Allan, Kennedy pen JOHN DARCEY(Central defender) Team - Goodwin, Flynn, Shearer, Darcey, Arthur, Allan, before being defeated by today's rivals Pollok. THOMAS MILLER(Midfield) United, Clydebank and But that is the best they have managed in the post 15 years and The 28 year old sweeper is looking Miller, Kennedy, McDonald, Wilkinson, McCabe. Came to Castle Park from Bellshill Cowdenbeath. Returned ta the (Subs used - Brownlie) the nineties have seen just a couple al advancements to the fourth lo make it a double , having round. · in 1994, he plays on the right side junior game as player/manager 22nd February 5th Round Replay already played for Blantyre High Last year, Vies slumped to a 4-3 first round defeat away to of midfield. The 25 year old has of Fauldhouse. And was a player LARGSTHISTLE (HJ WON 1-0 Muirkirk and contrasts strongly with their recent goad form which in the Scottish Amateur Cup Final Scorer- Shearer also served Cambuslang Rangers . isn't just restricted to their run in the O.V.D Junior Cup. only with Linlithgow before Team - Goodwin, Flynn, McCabe , Darcey, Arthur, at Hampden . This is his fourth They are playing very well and have progressed to the quarter­ THOMAS MAIDER returning ta the dual role with Allan , Miller, Kennedy, McDonald, Wilkinson, Shearer . finals of the CPS and West al Scotland Cups. They ran away with season in the junior ranks . (Subs used - Maider, Mclaughlin) {Defender/midfield) Bonnyrigg in 1994. Scouted and the First Division last season and although currently bottom of the ROBERTARTHUR was 15th March 6th Round Reebok Premier Division, all their cup commitments have left them The longest serving player at in charge of Livingston's (Central defender) AUCKINLECKTALBOT (AJ WON 3-0 with a massive backlog of league fixtures and, ii they win even Castle Park where the 29 year old youth side before coming to Scorers- McDonald (2J, Kennedy pen seven out of their nine outstanding matches, can still finish In his first season with Vies, is in his 11 th season with his only Castle Park at the start of the Team - Goodwin, Flynn, McCabe, Darcey, Arthur, second. following his signing from Harthill Allan, Shearer, Kennedy, McDonald , Wilkinson , Miller . junior club . Was once on St season, where he has made an Forthe momenttheir concentrationis lacusedon beatingPollok Royal of East region. He is aged (Subs used - Maider , Brownlee, Mclaughlin) in the semi-finaland continuet!,eir goad run of resultsagainst Mirren 's books , he has been instant impact on the Castle Park the Newlandsfieldclub. 26. granted a testimonial Match with Club's fortunes. BLANTYRE Vies v POLLOK, ADAMSLIE PARK, KIRKINTILLOeH, 26.4.97 (6) BLANTYRE Vies v POLLOK, ADAMSLIE PARK, KIRKINTILLOett, 26.4.97 THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR Cup SEMI-FINALISTS - PoUoft THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALISTS - Polloft DAYEEWOT (Midfield) Paul has been a steady influence in ollok FC wos formed on Wednesdoy 1st July 1908 POLLOK'S POLLOK'S PATH TO as the football section of the two year old PLAYING This is Dave 's second season at midfield and scored 7 goals last season. ll Newlandsfield being signed from Largs Early season injury has kept Paul out of the PPollokshows Working Lads Club and incorporated • THE SEMI-FINAL members of Pollok AFC. SQUAD Thistle. Last season , Dave turned in many side but he is now back to full fitness and Sir John Stirling Maxwell hod promised ii membership of the inspirational performances , finishing up looking to re-capture his place. Previous RONNIELOWRIE. (Goalkeeper) Lads Club was sustained over a period , he would provide a the club's joint second top scorer with 16 clubs Motherwell and Ayr United. 9th November 2nd Round Ronnie is Pollok', current Goalkeeper and playing pitch within the grounds of his estate. The ground was goals. This season , the hard working IAN McLAUCHUN(Midfield) RUTHERGLEN GLENCAIRN (A) WON 3-1 joined the club midway through season named Haggs Park and the club took the colours of the Heraldic midfielder has netted 11 gools. Ian has been another of Manager Jim Scorers:- Ferguson.Ashcroft, Paisley 1991-92 from Partick Thistle. Ronnie's Shield of Pollok House - Black and White. JOHN BARRETT(Striker) O'Donnell's close season signings. Team - Lowrie, O'Neil, Cranmer, Spittal, consistent displays in a Pollok jersey have This is John 's second season at Previously with Shettleston, Ian has In season 1926 -27 , Pollok FC were made homeless when Ashcroft, McLean, Diver, Fontana, Ferguson, been a feature of his game ' and Lok fans Newlandsfield , previously having been already shown he is highly skilful on the Glasgow Education Authority acquired the estate ground. All will be looking for another fine -season signed from Petershill. John 's height , ball and will pose many a threat to Morrison, Paisley. was nat lost however , as Pollok secured the lease of a site for from the big keeper. He has been capped strength and sheer persistence is always a opposition defences. (Subs used Anderson, McLaughlin, Mccardle) £10 per annum and named it Newlandsfield Park. seven times for Junior Scotlon.d.'¾ big threat to opposition defences and is IAN MURRAY(Midfield) In season 1931 -32 , Pollok FC was faced with the stark choice GRAHAMSMITH. (Goalkee~r) the scorer of vital goals. Last season, John Ian is a product of Pollok's Juvenile side of either purchasing Newlandslield outright or vacating the 7th December 3rd Round Graham was signed from Dunfermline two scored 1O for the club and will be looking and came into the first team towards the ground. In the end , a loan from the Pollokshaws Co-op Society SHOTTS BON ACCORD (H) WON 2-1 seasons ago and mode his competitive to improve on that for this season , having end of lost season . Manager Jim Scorers:- Diver, Ferguson came to the rescue. debut for Pollok in last season 's League already scored 9. O'Donnell was so impressed he signed Team - Lowrie, O'Neil, Cranmer, Spittal, During the second World War , Pollok lost their equipment when Cup Semi-Final where he turned in an RAYMONDMcCARDLE (Striker) him and in all the matches he has featured a serious lire destroyed the pavilion. Due to war restrictions , the excellent performance. Graham is a local Ashcroft, Morrison, Fontana, McLean, Another one of Jim O ' Donnell's close so far this season , Ian has looked a terrific club was not given planning permission until alter peace was lad and has a promising future ahead of Ferguson, Paisley, Diver. season signings, Roy's pace and natural prospect . Scored the winner against declared. him. flair for goals will spell danger to Hermes in the 5th round of the Cup. (Subs Used:- None) In season 1944-45 , the largest estimated attendance was IAN SPITTAL.(Central Defender) opposition defenders last season , with East BILLYFERGUSON (Striker) recorded at Newlandsfield Park for a Scottish Junior Cup Ian played for Pollok in the 80's before I Billy was signed this season from Happy 18th January 4th Round Quarter Final tie against Fauldhouse United, when 12 ,000 fans gaining considerable Senior experience ~i ~~~e Thistle Ray scored 30 goals for the Valley (Hong Kong) with his previous clubs WHITBURN (H) WON 2-0 crammed into the ground . Many hundreds who could not get in with Stranraer and Arbroath. A big, GARYFAULDS (Striker) being Clydebank, Albion Rovers and that day packed the platform of the Pollokshaws East railway strong committed defender, Ian rejoined Stranraer. So far this season Billy has Scorers:- Elliot, Paisley Having enjoyed an illustrious career in netted 13 times, scoring twice in his home station which overlooked the park. Pollok in season 1995 -96 and manager Team- Lowrie, O'Neil, Cranmer, Spittal, Jim O'Donnell recognised his leadership Ayrshire Junior Football , Gary's debut against Arthurlie . Ashcroft, Elliot, Fontana , Bonnar, Diver, Since winning the Scottish Junior Cup for the first time in 1980 - experience is invaluable on and off the SEANBONNER (Midfield) 81 beating Arthurlie 1-0 thanks to a goal by Norrie Fulton, qualities by making him club captain. Ferguson, Barrett. CRAIGCRANNER. (Full Back) park , in his dual role as Assistant Sean is another of Manager Jim Pollok has continued to build on that success to establish This is Craig's third season at Manager/Player at Newlandsfield. O'Donnell's recent signings, securing his (Subs Used - Paisley, Mclean, Anderson) themselves as one of the top sides in junior football. 1984-85 Newlandsfield , playing previously with DANNY DIVER(Striker) signature from East Side, Camelon. Sean was a particularly noteworthy season for the club, being voted Renfrew and he has proved to be an Danny joined from Ayr United at the start Has only played a few games for 'Lok so 15th February 5th Round Rothmans 'Non League Team of the Year' alter winning the excellent defender. Craig also loves of this season and has been an immediate far but looks as though he will be a HERMES (A) WON 1-0 Scottish Junior Cup , the League Championship and the Evening coming forward having scored eight goals hit with the fans at Newlandslield. Scoring valuable acquisition to the squad. Won a Times Cup all in that season. Scorers:- Murray for Lok last season and six so far this a hat-trick on his home debut against ,Scottish Junior Cup medal with Camelon Over the years , Pollok FC has given many players to the Senior Team - Smith, O'Neil, Morrison, Spittal, season. Also a long throw expert. Aberdeen Sunnybank . Pollok is Danny's , and previously played with Fauldhouse, Ashcroft, Elliot, Fontana Mclean, Paisley, game such as Bobby Collins (Celtic,Everton and Leeds United), IAN ASHCROFT(Central Defender) fourteenth club ? has seen him play in~ Linlithgow Rose and Bonnyrigg. Stuart Gordon (Clydebank , Hamilton and Queens of the South), Mccardle, Diver. (Subs Used - Murray, Barrett, Ian has been with a number of clubs, , Belgium and Denmark. Currently JOHN PAISLEY. (Striker) Bob McPhail (Rangers and Airdrie), Jim Hughes (Falkirk), Stuart on 15 goals this season . \ John has been a big favourite at Ferguson) notably Arthurlie and Irvine Meadow , this Auld (Clydebank), Sandy Stewart (Airdrie}, Dougie Arnott is Ian's second season at Newlandslield JOHN MORRISON. (Midfield)", Newlandslields for a number of seasons (Motherwell}, Jell Curran (Arbroath), Ian Spittal (Partick Thistle, and the powerful defender has quickly Signed recently from Irvine Meadow ,1ohn now where his strength and height have 15th March 6th Round Stranraer and Arbroath), Chic Charnley (Clydebank, Partick developed a sound partnership with Ian has already shown how skilful a player he seen him score many a vital goal. Last FAULDHOUSE UNITED (A) DRAW 0-0 Thistle, Dundee, Hibernian and others), Dave McCabe (Morton Spittal in the heart of the Lok defence. is, crossing a great ball and also season he achieved near legendary status Team - Lowrie, O'Neil, Morrison, Spittal, and Airdrie) and Charlie Thomson (Sunderland). ROBERTANDERSON (Central Defender) dangerous from free kicks. John was with a glorious 90th minute equaliser Ashcroft, Elliot, Fontana, Bonnar, Paisley, Pollok go into today's ScottishJunior Cup Semi-final still Robert was one of Pollok's close season Senior with Torquay United and played in against Arthurlie in the Scottish Cup where Barrett, McLean. (Subs Used - Diver, contestingall the major trophies. signings and he has settled in comfortably front ol 60,000 at Wembley in the Final of Pollok went on to win the Replay 1-0. the Freight Rover Trophy. Previously played for Dunipace . Cranmer) Currently they sit second in the Reebok Premier Leasue , are into to the 'Lok defence. Good in the air ? the quarter-finals of the Whyte & Mackay West of Scotland Cup strongly in the? , Robert also poses a goal DOUGIEFONTANA (Midfield) AND THEBOSS .... and have received a bye in the second round of the CPS Cup. threat, particularly at set pieces. Previous This is Dougie 's second season at JIM O'DONNELL 22nd March 6th Round Replay The Newlandsfield side have already lilted sil~erware this clubs Glencairn, Albion Rovers and Newlandslield and his powerful no Was previouslyassistant manager to Fauldhouse United (H) Won 4-0 season, winning the League Cup last October , beating Arthurlie . nonsense approach in the middle of TommyReynolds at Newlandsfield. He Scorers:- Diver 2, Elliot pen, Cranmer Shettleston 4-2 in the final. KEVINO'NEIL (Full Back) midfield has made him a big favourite thenwent to IrvineMeadow, but returned Team - Lowrie, O'Neil, Cranmer, Spittal, So far this season, Pollok have played 28 matches, won 20 of Kevin is a product of High Blantyre with the fans at Newlandslield. Dougie last season.In his playing days he won Ashcroft, Elliot, Fontana, Bonnar, Paisley, them, drawing seven and losing just once - to Larkhall in the Amateurs and is in his fourth season at always gives 100 % effort and possesses a virtuallyevery honourin theJunior game Barrett, Diver . (Subs used - Anderson, league. Newlandslield. Resolute in the ? and ferocious shot. Scoring 7 goals last season during spells with East Kilbride and always keen to get forward , Kevin has - every one a stormer. Auchinleck Talbot which included Top scorers at the club during this so far are Danny Diver with Mclean, Murray) been one of Pollok', most consistent 15 , Billy Ferguson on 13, whilst midfielder Davie Elliot has 11 PAULMcLEAN (Midfield) triumphsin the ScottishJunior Cup with player,;, over the seasons. and striker John Barrett has chipped in with 9 goals. Signed early last season from Stranraer , bathof theseclubs.

BLANTYRE VtCS V POLLOK, ADAMSLIE PAHK, KlHKINTILLOCtt, 26.4.97 (6) BLANTYRE VICS V POLLOK, ADAMSLIE PAHK, KlRKINTILLOCtt, 26.4.97 I 81 THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMl•FINAL LINE•UPS THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMl•FINAL LINE•UPS Saturday April 26, at Adamslie Park, Kirkintilloch. Wednesday April 30, at Fir Park, Motherwell

BLANTYRE VICS POLLOK ARTHURLIE TAYPORT THOMAS GOODWIN RONNIE LOWRIE ALEXANDER MacLEAN FRASERMANN KEVIN O'NEIL KEVIN FLYNN GAVIN DUNCAN GRANT BUIST CRAIG CRANMER BARRYSTRAIN JOHN McCABE IAN SPITTAL GRANT PATERSON SCOTT ARCHER JOHN DARCEY IAN ASHCROFT GRANT MILLER DAVE ELLIOT GERALD GARDNER KEITHNICOLSON ROBERTARTHUR ROBERTBROWN DOUGIE FONTANA SEAN WILKIE JOHN MILLAR JIM ALLAN SEAN BONNAR ALLAN RAMSAY JOHN PAISLEY STEVENNUGENT GARY SHEARER STEVENSTEW ART JOHN BARRATT COLIN CRIGHTON ALLAN KENNEDY HUGH KENNEDY DANNY DIVER DAVID FULTON DAVE REILLY STUARTMcDONALD ROBERTANDERSON STEVENCONVERY BILLYCOVENTRY PAUL McLEAN SCOTT HARVIE JOHN WILKINSON JOHN MORRISON TONY McDONALD STEPHENROSS THOMAS MILLER IAN MURRAY MICHAEL FALLEN BARRIEGRAY BILLYFERGUSON THOMAS MAIDER GARY MAHER NEIL McLAUGHLIN ALAN FOSTER MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN GRAHAM SMITH WILLIAM PHILLIPS PAUL REILLY IAN McLAUCHLIN ALEX GRANT MARK SPALDING DOUGLAS BROWNLEE RAYMOND McCARDLE ~ PADDY KELLY STEVEHUTCHEON MARK LANG GARY FAULDS "' T STEVENO"NEILL EWAN CAMERON

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BLANTYRE VICS V POLLOK, ADAMSLIE PARK, KIRKIIVTILLOCtt, 26,4 ,97 ARTttURLIE V TAYPORT, FIR PARK, MOTHERWELL, .30,4,97 THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALISTS - ArtfrnrUe THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALISTS - Arthurlie "ARTHURLIE'S PATH he Lea are ane of the Country's oldest clubs, ARTHURLIE'S Arthurlie and was also on the books with the club for four seasons since having first taken part in the Junior Cup in PLAYING of Airdrie and Ayr United before signing from Maryhill. He was TO THE SEMI-FINAL T1874. They must also be one of the few clubs • going junior with Neilstan. previously with Petershill. who can lay claim to hove played at amateur, SQUAD STEVENNUGENT (Midfield) 9th November 2nd Rd junior and senior level in the Scottishgame. ALANFOSTER (Midfield) Has followed very much in his BLACKBURN UNITED (A) WON 3-0 They first came to prominence in 1897 when the club pulled ALEXANDERMacLEAN (Goalkeeper) Signed five months ago from Manager 's footsteps , Fergus Ferguson Scorers:- Gardner, Convery, Crichton off one of the greatest shocks in the Senior version of the Signed from Johnstone Burgh just Dumbarton , the slightly built left-sided Junior Cup with a 4-2 win over Celtic! having signed the 34 year old from Team - Maclean, Duncan, Foster, Archer, before their last semi-final mid-fielder was with Kilsyth Rangers Renfrew Waverley. But that was for Gardner, Brown, Convery, O'Ne il, Crichton , They moved to the present Dunterlie Park in 1921 and were appearance in 1994. .The 35 year the first champions of the Scottish Third Division in 1924 . Neilston and he showed how much he before going Senior with the 'So ns in Fulton , Millar . old keeper was previously with During the late twenties, they were a better than average values him by taking him to Dunterlie February 1991 . (Subs used - Grant , Kelly, Strain) Petershill and has been the regular senior Second Division side, but the harsh economic times of Park when the Manager switched custodian for the past three seasons. WILLIAMPHILLIPS (Winger) the ero forced them to resign league membership on 6th April camps . He is a survivor of the Lea's The 25 year old left-winger wa s 7th December 3rd Rd 1929 . GAVIN DUNCAN (Defender) previous two semi-final campaigns. signed from Irvine Meadow in 1996, BANKS O'DEE (H) WON 3-1 After a year in the amateur ranks, Arthurlie established Once a senior with Partick Thistle, the COLINCRIGHTON (Striker) Scorers:- Crichton, Convery 2 themselves as one of the leading clubs in the Central League, 22 year old right-back is in his has been carrying an injury for most 'Rocky' is Lea's joint top scorer this Team - Maclean, O'Neil, Strain , Archer, culminating with them lifting the Junior Cup for the one and second season with the club and is the of the season which will require an Gardner, Brown, Millar , Nugent , Crichton, only time in their history in season 1936 -37. It was in season whose well versed in the current Scottish Junior international operation this summer, but this hasn 't Fulton, Convery . emphatic fashion to as they romped home 5-1 against Junior game having served amongst right-back . prevented him from figuring on the KirkintillochRob Roy. Their goal heroes were McHarg and others Pollok, Lesmhagow, St Rochs (Sub used - Kelly) bench in Arthurlie's Cup run. Anderson with two goals each, the other being an own goal. BARRYSTRAIN Defender/Midfield) but was signed from Shettleston in 1 Sth January 4th Rd Three years later, Maryhill knocked them out at the semi-final Signed in September last year from 1995 . ALEXGRANT (Striker) stage later, but only at the fourth attempt. Final appearance MAYBOLE (A) WON 3-1 Albion Rovers, on freedom of DAVIDFULTON (Midfield) Signed last summer from Stranraer , number two came immediately after the war, but Fauldhouse Scorers:- Crichton, Brown, Millar contract.The 28 year old can feature the 35 year old who previously defeated them 2-0 at Hampden. 'Digger ' has featured in Arthurlie's Team - Maclean, Duncan, Brown, Archer , in either a left-back or left sided last two semi final appearances. played for Partick Thistle is in his first Their third and last final appearance was back in 1981, but Gardner, Foster, Millar, Nugent, Crichton, midfield role. Central League rivals Pollok defeated them 1-0 to deny them Began life as a Senior with Clydebank season in the Junior ranks. Fulton, Convery . a second cup success. SCOTTARCHER (Midfield) and ha s now been at Dunterlie Park (Sub used - Grant) PADDYKEUY (Striker) In recent years , under long serving manager Fergus The Bellshill born mid-fielder entered for the past eight years. He is the Signed from Shettleston, the 32 year Ferguson, the Lea have been amongst the honours regularly. the Junior ranks with Glenafton in engine room of the side, very old was previously in the senior game 1 Sth February Sth Rd They have lifted the Central Region title three times; the 1992 , but also played for Clyde and workmanlike and a ball winner with a HILL O'BEATH (H) WON 2-1 Evening Times Trophy on four occasions; the Abercorn Hamilton at Senior level. A previous powerful shot, attributes which have Queen of the South . Scorers:- Crichton, Fulton brought the 29 year old Scottish Sectional Cup, CPS and the Erskine Cup, each on two winner in the O.V.D. Cup with the STEVENO"NEILL (Defender) Team - Maclean, Duncan, Brown, Archer, occasions. Junior International honours . Glens in 1993 . The 26 year old Recruited from Pollok last summer, the Gardner, Foster, Millar, Nugent, Crichton , But although they have regularly advanced to the latter stages switched to Dunterlie Park two years STEVENCONVERY (Striker) Fulton, Convery . 26 year old right-back 's twin brother , of the O.V.D. Cup, they are still searching for their first final ago. A product of Eadie Star, the striker is (Sub used - Fallen) appearance in 16 years. Kevin, remains Newlandsfields. GERALDGARDNER (Defender) in his third season with Arthurlie. He Despite that few teams can boast a more consistent level of is joint top scorer this term with 17 AND THEBOSS ... performance in this competition. During the nineties, they The son of Pat Gardner whose Senior 1 Sth March 6th Rd goals and is currently in the Central FERGUSFERGUSON have failed to make it to the last eight of the tournament on clubs comprised Queen of the South, CUMNOCK (A) DREW 4-4 Region under 23 side. One of the longestserving managers Scorers:- Crichton, Millar 3 only two occasions, and this is their third appearance in the Raith, Dunfermline , Dundee United in theCentral Region, this is histwelfth Team - Maclean, Duncan , Harvie, Archer, penultimate round in six years. and Motherwell. The 24 year old was SCOTTHARVIE (Full Back) seasonin charge at Dunterlie.His Gardner, Brown, Millar, Nugent, Crichton, In 1991 they went down 3-1 to Auchinleck Talbot in front of signed last summer from Ashfield. The 29 year old left-bock was recently 7 424 at Rugby Park. Three years later, again they faltered at playingcareer encompassed Neilston Fulton, Convery . ROBERTBROWN (Midfield) signed from Stranraer , he previously this stage to Ayrshire opposition - Glenafton defeating them played for Aberdeen , Partick Thistle (his first and last club), Arthurlie, (Subs used - Phillips, Strain) A survivor of the 1994 semi-final 4-0 in front of another healthy crowd, 7192 watching their and St Mirren . JohnstonBurgh, East Kilbride, Ashfield semi at nearby Love Street. team , the 29 year aid is in his fourth and Rob Roy. Honoursas a player 15th March 6th Rd Replay Since then Fergus Ferguson's men have twice been one step season in the Junior ranks , having TONY McDONALD(Striker) were limitedto a C DivisionLeague CUMNOCK (H) WON 2-1 away from a place in the last four. previously played for Ayr United and In his second spell with the club he Scorers:- Convary, Crichton Glenafton again denying them in 1994 -95, defeating them 3- Albion Rovers. played at Dunterlie for three seasons winnermedal in hisfirst season and a Team - Maclean, Duncan, Strain, Archer , until trying his Senior luck with St West of ScotlandCup winnersgong 1 at Loch Park and last year, Petershill pipped them for semi JOHN MILLAR(Forward) Gardner, Brown , Millar, Nugent, Crichton, Mirren. Returned to Arthurlie at the glory, but only after a replay. A previous winner of a Junior Cup with Arthurlie.And theseare the two Fulton, Convery . start of 93-94 season where he has With appearances in the last four in 1991 and 1994, the Lea medal for Glenafton, having scored clubshe has gone on to manage,now (Subs used - Phillips) always been a prolific scorer. have maintained their three year cycle of reaching the final. the only goal of the 1994 Final - in his 11th seasonwith the Leaduring Now theywill be seekingto go one stepfurther ond make against Tayport! The 32 year old MICHAELFALLEN (Defender) which he has kept the club to the it to the finalfor the fourth~me . i!i ;,h;, ~ood ,pdl .,;fu The 26 year old sweeper hos been """""'d'- hmooo ro'i!)J ARTHURLIE V TAYPORT, f'tR PARK, MOTIIERWELL, 30,4.97 ARTHURLIE V TAYPORT, f'tR PARK, MOTHERWELL, 30.4.97 THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALISTS - Tayport THE SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINALISTS - Taf port

ootball has been played in Tayport for the best TAYPORT'S PAULREILLY (Defender/Midfield) STEVEHUTCHEON (Striker) mTAVPORT'S PATH part of a century, but the game has never had as PLAYING The 29 year old has had a couple of Signed at the end of March from First TO THE SEMI-FINAL Fhigh a profile as it does now. • SQUAD long term injuries since signing from DivisionEast Fifewith whom he had a The presentclub was formedin 1947 and celebratedtheir Golden Lawside FP amateurs in 1991 but has productive partnership with ex­ 12th October 1 st Round Jubileewith a dinnerlast Saturday. Untilthe late sixties, the clubhad still manoged nearly 200 Barcelona and Spurs star Steve FORFAR ALBION (H) WON 5-0 a chequered existence, successbeing confinedto the winning of the FRASERMANN (Goalkeeper) appearance s. occasionallocal cup . Archibald when the Filers won Scorers:- Stewart(2), Gray, Ross (2) The 34 year old was signed from BILLYCOVENTRY promotion in 1996. Aged 26. However, someof the presentcommittee , then justteenagers , assumed Lochee United in 1991. Before turning Team - Mann, Reilly, Paterson, Miller, Buist, (Midfield or forward) EWAN CAMERON. (Striker) control and, MidlandsDivision One statuswas immediatelyachieved . Junior, he was an amateur with Wilkie, Ramsay, Henry, Stewart, Reilly, Gray. Theamateur side play Scottish Amateur Cup Finalists Rivers ideAthletic Signed from St James Amateurs, thirty Originally signed from amateur Springfield United. Approaching 300 (Subs used - Ross, Coventry) in thesemi-fina l of theNorth of Tay Amateur Cup on Tuesday9th May . year old Billyis one of the live squod football in 1993 and had a prolificfirst games for the club end has had clean Theclub as we knowit todayevolved from this base and has been in members who has been ot Tayportsi nce season amongst the goals . A sheets in more than half of them. 9th November 2nd Round the lost laneever since . Duringthe seventiesthe clubreached several the club joined the Juniors. Out for two registration slip-up allowed him to local cup finalsthrough actual cup wi ns provedelusive !only four). GRANT MILLER(Defence or midfield) LARKHALL THISTLE (H) DREW 0-0 and a half seasons with a leg injury, he move to Lochee United in 1995 but he In 1973Tayport spread their wings and madetheir first of tenv isits to Signed from Amateur football in 1993. Team - Mann , Reilly, Paterson, Spalding, Buist, has recently returned to action. was back within a season only for work play in on InternationalAmateur Tournament in Belgium. The 26 year old strong running player Wilkie, Ramsay, Stewart, Ross, Reilly, Gray. STEVENSTEWART commitmentsto have curtailed the 29 Gradually, improvementsoff the fieldfollowed . A new pavilionwas who has netted most af his ten goals for (Midfield or forward) (Subs used - Miller) constructedin 1975, a new ground, Canniepairt, was fashionedout of year olds appearances since. the club whilst being utilised in a Forfar Loon who signed from Forlar wasteground th e followingyear . Theclub extended to threeteam s in midfield role. It was his surging run 16th November 2nd Round Replay 1981when a sideplayed in the EastFife Amateur leag ue. Albion in 1994. Scored a spectacular from deep set up Tayport's opening AND BEHINDTHE SCENES LARKHALL THISTLE (A) WON 2-1 The same season, the MidlandsAmateur team won their league goo! in the 1996 semi-final win over goal in last season's semi ogoinst DAVE BAIKIE (Manager) Scorers - Ross (2) championship. That side includedthree players who were to go on Auchinleck. The 24 year old was A former Scottish International and win leaguechampionship medals with Brechin City and For/or- Auchinleck. capped by ScottishJuniors this season Team - Mann, Miller, Paterson, Spalding, Buist, wha had an illustrious career in GusMalone, Bobby Wilson and PhilSmith . GRANT PATERSON(Defender) and was 'Man of the Match' versus the Wilkie, Ramsay, Stewart, Ross, Reilly, Maher. the Junior game as a player with ThePort had gaineda reputationfor playingattractive football , but The 29 year old left-back hos been Isle of Man earlier this season. lackedthat littlesome thingand Cups uccesscontinued to be elusiveas Dundee Osborne (now defunct), capped by Scottish Juniors. Ex-St BARRIEGRAY (Forward) 14th December 3rd Round three North of Tay semi-final appearances and no wins cruelly Lochee United and Downfield. Johnstone but signed for Tayport bock Absolutely brilliant ball player on his LINLITHGOW ROSE (H) WON 3-0 illustrated. Was joint manager with Peter Marr in 1990 from Riverside Athletic day, but can try the patience of the Scorers - Coventry, Nicolson, Ross Another player to turn seniorfrom the amateur dub was Willie Brown (who is bidding to become Dundee whomoved to StJohnstone in 1985. Amoteurs. Hos overaged 50 most devoted fan an other days. Played Team - Mann, Buist, Paterson, Coventry, FC's new owner) in Tayport's first The pinnacleof Tayport'samateur days came in 1986 when they competitive games a season in his Senior with mast of the Angus teams Nicolson, Wilkie, Ramsay, Stewart, Ross, Reilly, season at Junior level. The rest, as reachedthe semi-finalof the AmateurCup at DensPark , but blewa seven years at The Conniepoirt. but was signed from St Josephs in Gray. half-timelead to go out 3-1 to Borrand Stroud. GRANT BUIST(Defender) 1995. Stillonly 23. they say, is history. GED REILLY (Goalkeeping coach) (Subs used - Reilly, Maher) Thesa mecomm ittee, basicallyunchanged for a numberof years, had Signed 1995 from Broughty Athletic. ALLANRAMSAY (Midfield) builtup o reputationfor fundraising ,but evenalthough the clubwas The 25 year old odmirably filled Keith Midfield dynamo signed from A vital cog in the Tayport backroom. still runningthree sides a new challengewas requiredto give the 18th January 4th Round Nicolson's boats when the latter had a Carnoustie Panmure in 1995. Played Ged has a wealth of experience both SHETTLESTON (H) WON 1-0 committee a new stimulus.During 1989-90, the decisionto start a from the Junior and Senior game. juniors ide wostaken and the clubbegan runningfour teams. Since spell out injured earlier this season. Senior with Forlar Athletic. The 24 year Scorer - Nicolson thenthe amateur side of thingshas beenscaled down to justone team KEITHNICOLSON (Defender) old received 'man of the Match' award Was Dundee United's last line of Team - Mann , Buist, Paterson, Spalding, in the amateur ranks. Their rise in the Junior world borders on the Signed from Brechin City in Jonuary in recent Taycars tie with Kelty. defence against Newcastle United in Nicolson, Wilkie, Ramsay, Coventry , Ross, Reilly, meteoricwi th 23 trophieson the sideboard in lessthan six years as a 1995 os successor to Andy Somerville. DAVEREILLY (Striker) a Texaco Cup-tie. juniorclub. Gray. The 28 year has played Premier Has the distinctionof having played in GEORGE MALONE (Coach) (Subs used - Miller, Stewart) As newcomerstheir record in the O.V.D. Cup is no lessimpressive. In Divisionfoatboll with St Johnstone. both the ScottishAmateur and Scottish 'Murph' as he's known, was theirfirst ever campaign , the Portreached the fifthRound , eliminating MARK SPALDING(Midfield) described as the 'Rolls Royce' of twopast winners of thetrophy - LarkhallThisrle and StAndrews United Junior Cup Finals, the former with 15th February 5th Round - before trouncingBlackburn United 7 -1 at Canniepoirt.Pollok 's 5th The 33 yeor old orrived along with Lawside FP from whom he signed for players in his day as a full-back with ARNISTON RANGERS (H) WON 1-0 round visitattracted 1400 to Tayport's tight but neat ground, but Dave Baikie at Canniepairt in July Tayport in 1990. Has scored 266 gaols Lochee United. Came out of Scorer - Reilly provedunwelcome guests, infficting one of Toyport's worstever results 1990 and has proved an excellent in 335 games for the 'Part. retireme_ntto play for Tayport during Team - Mann, Buist, Paterson, Spalding, of theirs hortbut highly successful days in theJuniors .. ocquisition. He holds the distinction of ALLANKENNEDY. (Forward) the club's first four years in the Nicolson, Wilkie , Ramsay, Stewart, Ross, Reilly, Cumnockwere one of their victimsi n season 1991-92 as they netting Tayport's first ever Scottish A 32 year old striker signed this season Juniors then was persuaded to move progressedeventually to the quarterfinals which included Arthurlie 's Junior Cup goal - against Larkhall in into coaching . Gray. scalp alter a replay,but Glenaltonprevented them from making it to from Montrose with whom he had two (Subs used - Miller) the semiswith a 3· 1 winat LochPark . October 1990 . Previously with spells. Sandwiched between was a stint RONNIE NICOLL (Coach) Downfield. Hos played over 300 The followingseason , they again lost out to Glenalton, but on this at Arbroath. Netted the winning goal Like Dave Baikie, a fully qualified 15th March 6th Round occasionit was in the finalitself , beingTayside 's firstrepresentative 's in games, but has spent some time on the in the quarter final against SFA coach , Ron was with St Andrews CAMBUSLANG RANGERS (A) WON 1-0 thefinal since Lochee Harp in 1954. Theywent out to Arrnadalein the bench recently. Cambuslang. United before moving a dozen miles thirdround at homein 1993-4, but werequarter -finaliststwo years , SEAN WILKIE(Central defender) Scorer - Kennedy GARY MAHER (Midfielder) north to join the 'Port. onlyto be denieda secondsemi-final spot by Whitburn. The team captain wos signed from Team - Mann, Buist, Paterson, Miller, Nicolson, Signed from Kinnoullin 1994 during ANDY BELL.(Physiotherapist) last season, of course, Tayportwhen the whole-hog to winthe trophy , Brechin City in 1990. Had a spell which time he has made just under l 00 Wilkie, Ramsay, Stewart, Kennedy, Reilly, beatingCamelon , the previousyear's winners 2-0 at FirPark. Top man in his field,Andy was Physio at playing footboll in New Zealand but appearances including the 1996 OVD Coventry.( Subs used - Ross, Gray) Thequestion now is can theyretain the trophyin whatwould be their East Fife, Montrose and latterly Forfar thirdfinal in four years?The first hurdle to thatgoal is Arthurliewhom returned to Tayport after only o few Cup Final. Aged 26, he hasn't featured Athletic before taking over the physic theymeet this evening . iii·•Am;pod~ . Aged 28. in recent games . reins at The Canniepairt. ARTIIURLIE V TAYPORT, FIR PARK, MOTIIERWELL, 30.4.97 ARTIIURLIE V TAYPORT, FIR PARK, MOTIIERWELL, 30.4.97 0. V.D. JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL SNIPPETS ••• . SEMI APPEARANCES utilised for semi-finals as often as you Glenofton defeat ed Lesmohogow 2-1 Combuslong Rangers total of 18 might imagine. Lost season 's to qualify to meet Toyport in the final. . SCOTTISH • appearances in the semi final stages is Auchinleck - Toyport contest was , in ♦ the top number of appearances in the fact, only the fifth to be staged there. CENTRAL THEME JUNIOR CUP ~ - lost four of the competition. Trailing You have to go back a long way for There ore three dubs from Central them ore Ashfield , Petershill and ALL 'THE PAS'T WINNERS the first one - 1898 , to be precise! Region contesting this year's semi­ Porkhead who hove played in 13 Then Dalziel Rovers defeated finals and the lost time that there was semis. Benburb along with Auchinleck Glenbuck Athletic 2-0 , but almost on 1886-87 Fairfield(Glasgow) beat EdinburghWoodburn after a protested 1944-45Burnb ank Athleticbeat Cambus lang Rangersafter protested hove reached this lost four 11 times. such o grand repres entation from that game. 3-1 game. 3-1 entire century elap sed before 1887-88• WishawThistle beat Maryhill after two protestedgames . 3-1 1945-46Fauldhouse United beat Arthurlie . 2-0 region was in 1982 . And Blantyre will As you con see from the list below, this Newtongrange met and beat 1888-89Burnbank Swifts beat West BenharViolet. 4-1 1946-47Shawfield beat Bo 'nessUnited after a drawngame , 1-1. season's four competing sides ore no Glenofton in 1991. A year later be hoping that things work out the 1889-90Burnbank Swifts beat Benburbafter a protestedgame. 3 -1 1947-48Bo 'ness Unitedbeat Irvine Meadow X1 . 2-1 some way again , because they were 1890-91Vale of Clydebeat ChrystonAtheletic after a drawngame . 2-0 1948-49 AuckinleckTalbo t beatPetershill. 3-2 strangers to the penultimate round . Auchinleck ousted Whitburn 1-0 1891-92 Minervabeat West BenharViolet 5-2 1949-50Blantyre Victoria beat Cumnock Juniors . 3-0 (Note figures include this season's thank s to a Willie Thomson goal and one of the three dubs and Vies went 1892-93 Vale of Clydebeat DumbartonFern after a drawngame . 3-2 1950-51 Petershillbeat IrvineMeadow X1. 1-0 competition) a year ago it was goals from Ross and on to win the trophy beating 1893-94 Ashfieldbeat RenfrewVictoria . 3-0 1951-52.Kilbirnie Ladeside beat CamelonJuniors . 1-0 1894-95Ashfield beat West CalderWanderers after a drawngame . 2-1 1952-53 Vale of Levenbeat AnnbankUnited . 1-0 18 - Combuslong Rangers Stewart gave eventual winners Toyport Boillieston in the final. Kirkintilloch 1895-96Cambuslang Hibs beat Parl

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