Author: Broxburn

Well we kick off the season 2020/2021 today away to Penicuik athletic . This is not going to be anything like a normal season and you the fans will be sorely missed . We hope that issue can be resolved as soon as possible before teams can not continue due to finances being drained . Penicuik and Camelon on Tuesday will be streaming the games with us and details and instructions can be found on their websites . We will endeavour to keep you up to date with proceedings today through Twitter and FaceBook . We will go all out to bring the three points home and the players have had all your good luck messages passed on to them through our social media pages .Thank you for your continued support and we know you will be there in spirit if not in person . Keep well and Stay safe

The final warm up game under torrential conditions against Lowland league opponents Gala Fairydean  ended up all square with Broxburn taking the lead through Gary Brass to lead at half time before former Broxburn player Zander Murray scored to level in the second half .Broxburn took the lead again through a Greg Redmond rocket with a minute later Gala got a fortunate equaliser when a ball into the box came off a defender before hitting Donoghue and going into the net  . A good game with next week’s opener at Penicuik looming on the horizon . full report in matches asap

With nine goals scored this looks like having been a thriller which the last ten minutes was as far as friendlies go . Leith took the lead through Kershaw on 13 mins  . Broxburn equalised through a Kelly penalty on 20 minutes . Leith went ahead again on 25 minutes through Malloy . Broxburn made it all square at half time with a second from Connor Kelly . Cammie Ross put Broxburn in front on 54 mins  .The closing ten minutes went goal crazy when a double for the visitors on 80 and 82 minutes through Garvey and Mein before Broxburn won the match with late goals from Ross and Binnie .  Full report on matches asap

Fixtures have now been issued for season 2020/2021 with a starting date of 10th of October .This date is indicative and may be subject to delay or change depending on Government and SFA guidelines .Should all be well we are scheduled to be away to Penicuik Athletic on the first day  Looking forward in the season a double header with Linlithgow Rose at Home on Boxing day and away on January the 2nd is a mouth-watering festive programme . Of course we are still awaiting a decision to see if we will be competing in the William Hill Scottish Cup and if so or indeed Linlithgow rose are the game on boxing day will be postponed in favour of the first round of that competition . The following are the first 10 scheduled fixtures for Broxburn Ath with games in Capitals denoting a home game

Sat 10th Oct (a)League Penicuik ath 2.30pm ;. TUES 13TH OCT (H)LEAGUE CAMELON 7.30pm ; Sat 17th Oct (a)League Newtongrange Star 2.30pm ; SAT 24th OCT (H)SOCCERSHOP CHALLENGE CUP, CREETOWN 2.30pm ;

Wed 28th (a)League  Lothian th HV 7.30pm ; SAT 31st OCT (H) LEAGUE WHITEHILL WELFARE 2.30pm ; SAT 7th NOV (H) LEAGUE  BLACKBURN UNITED  2.30pm;  WED 11th NOV (H) LEAGUE TYNECASTLE 7.30pm ; Sat 14th Nov (a) League Jeanfield Swifts 2.30pm ; SAT 21st NOV (H) SOCCERSHOP CUP 2nd rnd IRVINE MEADOW ( if we beat Creetown in 1st round )

further fixtures will be published soon but full list is on the East of Scotland website .

In an entertaining game with both sides having chances the Lowland league side came out on top in this pre season warm up game . All though 0-0 at half time it was a good match with both sides creating good chances but both defences matching and thwarting any .The goals all came in the second half with Gordon Donaldson putting the visitors up 1-0 after 50 minutes The home side then scored three through Lee Currie, Jamie Docherty and George Hunter .Cammie Ross pulled one back with five minutes remaining .A good work out after a long lay off and a lot of positives to be taken from the game as we prepare for a season that is going to be unpredictable in every way .A full report will be on the matches website asap .

After a meeting with the SFA on Thursday past we were informed that warm up matches can be played from the 12th of September  and we have lined up a number of warm up games with a indicative date of mid October for the league to kick off . We have Bonnyrigg Rose ,Craigroyston , Stirling University ,Leith Athletic and Gala Fairydean  lined up for games .  The arrangement for these games are difficult to say the least with players being asked to arrive stripped ready to play the match and leave with kit on after the match with dressing rooms and showers at this time still not being permitted to be used . Not only that but Government guidelines still will not allow any spectators in the stadiums for these matches and possibly into the start of official games should they start as per predictions, with strictly only players and officials allowed  . These directions can change for the better in coming week’s and can also become even more strict if the pandemic starts to peak again .We all realise that arrangement cant go on as clubs have bills to pay and can not sustain any lengthy period of time without supporters the lifeblood of our game at this level . Not only for the community but the well being of the supporters who look forward to their local football match every Saturday. Please stay safe and hopefully in the coming weeks the government will allow some spectators back into grounds .

It is with sadness that we have to inform of another Broxburn character having passed away .Philip Fleming passed away on Friday night with his family by his side . Philip was a character that was always at the front of anything he does as he done it with pride . He was often at Broxburn Athletics’ games and there is many a tale everybody could tell about their experiences whilst Philip was around . Everybody at the club sends  their deepest sympathy to  all his family and friends at this sad time .Philip you will be sadly missed by all . RIP

As everybody will be aware by now we have been given the go ahead for a return to training from Monday .There are still many restrictions during this initial period and we can only hope that the situation improves to allow further restrictions to be lifted in due course . Any rumours about restart dates are just that, there is nothing in concrete about this and the situation is being monitored and we will be advised if and when any form of games, friendlies/official, can be organised or indeed if supporter’s will be allowed into grounds and any limits put on these .We will keep you informed as soon as any news is given to us through our media sources . Lets hope we can all get back to enjoying watching and participating in the game we all love

Everybody at the club would like to thank the family and friends of William Galloway , who passed away recently , who have donated in Willie’s memory the sum of £390 after his funeral and online  . This is much appreciated at this difficult time and we will make sure the donation will be put to good use .Once more thank you all and stay safe .

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