Author: Broxburn

A comfortable win in the end but was tough encounter with some strange decisions going against us a bit but we overcame these and after Nicholas Lockes opener on the half hour mark we never looked in any danger .Further first half goals from Conor Kelly and Greg Binnie were added to in the second half by a second a second Conor Kelly counter and a late one from Alexander Miller  seen us through to the third round . We can only hope the draw is kinder as far as travelling is concerned in the next round .(full report on website under matches )

We have allowed Bathgate Thistle to have on loan Shaun Donoghue  to benefit both clubs and the player who will get some vital game time at Creamery park we will continue to monitor his progress and he will still train with us on a Tuesday evening and Bathgate on a Thursday. All parties are delighted with the arrangement and we wish him well

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Jonni Turner has decided to return to America and flies out this Tuesday initially for a few months but he is hoping to make it longer . . We wish him well in his adventure .He had spent a couple of years in the States prior to joining us at the start of the season .

Daniel Duncan ,who played as a trialist for us at the start of the season  has signed for the club after a short spell with the under 17’s . We hope he fulfils his potential and his development will be carefully managed . He is a very young player and if he shows in the coming month’s what he has done in games thus far I am sure both parties will benefit . Welcome to the Albyn Park .

At half time of our home game against Blackburn United a photo presentation is to be  held, on the park,  of the amount of money the friends of Broxburn have raised over the past few seasons (£9000)  .All members of Friends of Broxburn are invited to take part .We appreciate very much their contribution that has helped bring in and keep our players at the Albyn Park and keep up the quest for success .Anybody who wishes to join the scheme should contact any committee member and they will give you details how you can help ..

We have replica items for sale to order at the club and you can place your order by giving it with costs to any committee member . Jackets are available for £45-00   ,      replica home strips are priced at adults  £34-99 kids £27-99  .

Penants are also available at £7-00 . Hand knitted woollen Tammie’s for £8-00   . There will be more added to the available selection in the coming weeks and will be published on our media pages in due course a dedicated shop page will be formed also .

The quarter final and semi finals of the Alec Jack Cup were drawn on Tuesday evening and we have yet another away tie this time to Dunipace . The winners of this tie will have a home tie in the semi final against either Camelon or Dalkeith Thistle . The other half of the draw is Tranent v Boness United ; Hill of Beath v Haddington Athletic or Edinburgh United The quarter final ties are scheduled for the 22nd of September (subject to Confirmation )  with the semi finals on Saturday 20th of October and the final Planned for Sunday 25th of November .

A good victory today over a good opposition and progress into the last eight of the Alec Jack cup was a very satisfactory afternoon up in Perth against Jeanfield Swifts Conor Kelly’s first half goal was well defended and could have seen the game go any way until Alexander Miller scored with five minutes left gave us a just result . Teams also through today are  Dalkeith Thistle , Camelon , Boness , Dunipace , Hill of Beath , Tranent  and Edinburgh United who won their first round match today and still to play their second round tie against Haddington Athletic . The third round draw will be made soon .