We have taken a massive leap in the history of Broxburn Athletic .After today’s clinching of the Conference league “c” ,we are two games away from the Lowland League .Goals from Donaldson ,Harrison , Nimmo and Binnie in the first half secured the league . A round robin will now take place and after today’s results we now play Penicuik Athletic at Penicuik next Saturday the 27th of April with a 2-30pm kick off .Then Bonnyrigg Rose will host Penicuik Athletic in mid week with the final game of the round robin here at the Albyn Park on Saturday the 4th of May when we will host Bonnyrigg Rose with a 2-30pm kick off ..The format of the play offs is as follows it will be three points for a win ,one point each for a draw but if there is a draw there will be a penalty shoot out for an extra point to try and avoid a stalemate at the end of the round robin games .Tonight we party and let our hair down but Tuesday we regroup and prepare ourselves for two tough games in the next two weeks .
Author: Broxburn
STIRLING UNIVERSITY
Saturday’s game at Stirling will have a free admission ie. no entry fee . There will be a couple of the Stirling lads go round later with buckets for any donation you can pay . Parking at the ground is limited with construction work being carried out at the University . You can drop off at the park but parking is further up University road and a short walk to the ground .
KEYDRAW RESULT
Sunday’s Keydraw was won by Shona c/o The Greentree who won £50 but failed to pick the right key to open the jackpot box .Next week’s draw on Sunday the 21st of April will have a jackpot of £850 with ten keys left to pick from to open the jackpot box .
STIRLING UNIVERSITY (eos) v BROXBURN ATHLETIC
On Saturday 20th of April we travel to Stirling University (eos) to play our final league game .We are running a team bus and there will be a few seats available to supporters who wish to travel to the game .Seats are of high demand and if anyone wishes to book their seat they should contact Jim Provan asap to do so .Lets get behind the team and give them the support to see them over the line . Stirling University play in the University campus .The ground is called Gannochy sports centre ,University of Stirling , Stirling ,FK9 4LA . As you enter the campus from the A9 ,Airthrey road ,you follow University road swinging round to the right and the park is up on the right hand side beside the sports centre .
ORMISTON V BROXBURN ATH
Another welcome three points at what could have been a tricky game leaves ourselves with our fate in our own hands .Goals from Craig Scott (pen) and Jack Beesley gave us a 2-0 lead at half time before second half goals from Jack Beesley again and Ross Nimmo gave us a comfortable win . This leaves us with a must win match at Stirling next Saturday which will guarantee us the Conference C league and entry into the play offs for the East Of Scotland Champions . Lets get behind the boys and cheer them on next Saturday 2-30pm kick off at Stirling University .(more details of travel and directions will be posted later )
DEVELOPMENT UNDER 20 TEAM APPLICATION
Broxburn athletic will be applying to enter a team in the Development league of the East of Scotland Association .We feel this is the way forward and will be run by separate coaching appointment with a committee to help run the background needs of such a side . We are currently looking for anyone who would be interested in helping with this and also any players who are eligible to play at under 20 level to get in touch with the club and we will accommodate . More details will be available from the seniors team committee in due course .
FIXTURES TILL THE END OF THE SEASON
Broxburn now know their fixtures until the end of the season with possible dates for further rounds of the King cup included in them .Below is a list of dates that may concern Broxburn Athletic …..
SATURDAY 13TH APRIL LEAGUE CONFERENCE C AWAY ORMISTON 2-30PM KICK OFF ;
SATURDAY 20TH APRIL LEAGUE CONFERENCE C
AWAY STIRLING UNIVERSITY (eos) 2-30PM KICK OFF ;
SATURDAY 27TH APRIL LEAGUE PLAY OFF
CONFERENCE A WINNERS V CONFERENCE C WINNERS ;
SATURDAY 4TH MAY LEAGUE PLAY OFF CONFERENCE C WINNERS V BONNYRIGG ROSE ;
SATURDAY 11TH MAY KING CUP 3RD ROUND AWAY TRANENT 2-30PM KICK OFF;
SATURDAY 18TH MAY KING CUP 4TH ROUND
EASTHOUSES LILY / SAUCHIE / NEWTONGRANGE STAR V TRANENT OR BROXBURN ATHLETIC ;
THE SEMI FINALS OF THE KING CUP ARE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY THE 24TH OF MAY UNLESS A TIE INVOLVES BONNYRIGG ROSE WHO PLAY THEIR SOUTH CHALLENGE CUP FINAL ON THE SUNDAY THE 26TH OF MAY .THAT BEING THE CASE ANY SEMI FINAL TIE INVOLVING THEM WILL BE PLAYED ON WEDNESDAY THE 29TH OF MAY WITH THE FINAL SCHEDULED FOR THE 1ST OF JUNE
KEYDRAW RESULT
This week’s key draw was won by A. Bishop c/o M.Doran and they collected £50 but failed to pick the right key to open the jackpot box .Next week’s draw will be on Sunday the 14th of April and will have a jackpot of £800 and 11 keys to pick from to open the jackpot box .
BROXBURN PAY THE PENALTY AT DUNBAR
Broxburn were knocked out the league cup at Dunbar United with a Fraser McLaren penalty five minutes before half time separating the sides . Broxburn did have their chances but it was not to be amongst the chances were two penalties saved by Liam McCathie . We regroup and get ourselves up for the next fortnights two important games at Ormiston and Stirling University .
KEYDRAW RESULT
Liam Lawson c/o The Buchan Arms won this week’s keydraw and collected £50 .He failed to pick the correct key to open the jackpot box and next week’s draw on Sunday the 7th of April will have a jackpot of £75 and 12 keys to pick from to open the jackpot box .