Author: Broxburn

We have been landed with a bye in the first round of the league cup along with Bathgate Thistle , Tynecastle , St Andrews , Glenrothes and Heriot Watt University . The full draw  as follows

Edinburgh Utd v Kennoway Star ; Penicuik v Jeanfield ; Newburgh v Preston Athletic ; Peebles Rovers v Arniston Rangers ; Newtongrange Star v Edinburgh College ; Linton Hotspur v Blackburn Utd ; Haddington Ath v Luncarty ; Hutchiesonvale v Coldstream ; Lochore Welfare v Dalkeith Thistle ; Dunbar United v Inverkeithing H.S. ; Whitburn v Stirling University ; Burntisland  V Crossgates ; Harthill Royal v Ormiston Primrose ;  Thornton Hibs v Edinburgh South ; Pumpherston v Camelon ; Sauchie v Dundonald Bluebell ; Tweedmouth Rangers v Kirkcaldy & Dysart ; Stoneyburn v Kinnoul ; Easthouse’s Lily v Dunipace ; Boness Athletic v Oakley United ; Fauldhouse United v Whitehill Welfare ; Edinburgh Community Club v Vale of Leithen ; Lochgelly Albert v Musselburgh Ath ; Leith Athletic v Armadale Thistle ; Hill of Beath v WestCalder Utd ; Livingston Utd v Hawick Royal Albert ;;;;

Ties will be mostly scheduled for the second of March

We have secured the services of midfielder Andrew Black from Gartcairn and made his debut last week against Tranent coming on as sub . He has been loaned out to Whitburn to get some match fitness and will benefit all from this arrangement on his return. Andy has had spells with Stirling Albion , Edinburgh City and Kelty Hearts among other’s

This being Ross Nimmo’s Testimonial season we have arranged a Sportsman Lunch  to be held in the Almondvale suite of Livingston Stadium on Sunday the 14th of April starting at 1pm . Tickets priced at £35 are available  now and can be ordered from Alan Cunningham 07831391850 or Jim Provan 07753708841.  Full tables of ten with smaller or individuals will be welcomed and accommodated . The two guest speakers are Eric Davidson and Dick Campbell . Tickets are going fast and looks like a very good turn out for Ross   . Ross  signed for Broxburn Colts on the 30th November 2012 He signed a dual registration with Broxburn Athletic on the 18th September 2013 . He had a full season with the colts during season 2014/15 before signing a contract in 2015/2016 season with Broxburn Athletic . After Saturday’s match at Tranent , he has made  237 appearance’s for the Senior’s starting 158  and has contributed 47 goals with assists a plenty . We hope you can come and celebrate his time with the club and enjoy the entertainment and three course meal provided to make a successful afternoon

This week’s game scheduled for Penicuik Athletic has been brought forward to 2-00pm at the request of our hosts due to flood light problem .

Greg Binnie has been gone out on loan to Edinburgh College to get some game time . He was at Bo’ness Athletic but after they signed a forward from Linlithgow they had no place for Greg so a quick change to Edinburgh College was made and he was cleared to play in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Easthouse’s Lily.

Saturday’s man of the match against Sauchie was captain for the day Lewis Turner who is seen here pictured receiving his award from the match ball sponsors represented by Tommy Campbell from the Middleton Hall Bowling club who is the current senior champion at the club . Lewis is sponsored by  Jack Rutherford , Jack McLaren and Kirkhill True Blues

The Rockbreakers man of the match in our 4-1 win at Crossgates was Calum Heath picked by Jack Lowden and seen presenting his award . It could have been any one of many who played today and a good win on the road again . We would like to thank all of you who crossed the bridge on a cold day to support the boys . Calum’s Three kits are sponsored by the Ant Hill Mob .