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Berwick Rangers (H) Preview

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Berwick Rangers are managed by ex-Dunbar United manager Kevin Haynes who joined the club in January, His backroom staff include assistant Gary Small, Andrew Donlevy and Ross Merrilees.

Players to watch for Berwick Rangers include former Broxburn favourite Greg Binnie who returns to his old stomping ground looking to haunt his old team.  Ben McCrystal who joined from St Johnstone after being released in the Summer had a loan spell at the club last season and impressed. Veteran striker Liam Buchanan, Struan Mair and Mikey Mbewe and Johnny Devers are all key players for the Wee Gers.

In season 2024/25, Berwick Rangers finished in sixteenth position in the Lowland League. Winning eight, drawing nine and losing seventeen of their thirty-four fixtures.

In the club’s last fixture, Berwick drew 0-0 with Tranent at Foresters Park last Tuesday night.

In the last game between the sides, Berwick defeated Broxburn 4-1 at the end of last season at Shielfield on Saturday the 12th of April.  Alassan Jones gave Broxburn the lead on four minutes, But Berwick hit back from Ben Scarborough on six minutes, and it was followed up by a thirteen-minute Liam Buchanan Hattrick, making it 4-1 Berwick at half time. No goals were scored in the second half and the game ended 4-1 to the wee Gers.

 

Berwick Rangers Starting Eleven vs Tranent (29/7/25)

Campbell (GK), Pitt, Robinson, Pyper ©, McCyrstal, Somers, MacKenzie, Mair, Mbewe, Binnie and Hendry

 

Berwick Rangers: Last 4 Fixtures

(12/4/25) Broxburn Athletic (H) 4-1 (Loss)

(19/4/25) Cowdenbeath (A) 2-0 (Loss)

(26/7/25) Cowdenbeath (H) 2-0 (Win)

(29/7/25) Tranent (A) 0-0 (Draw)

Introducing Our New Signings

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Chris O’ Kane (26 Years Old)

Centre Midfield

Ex clubs- Pollok & Kirkintilloch Rob Roy

 

Chris has had a good pre-season with plenty of minutes in the legs. He has brought much needed physicality to the team and can play in numerous positions

 

 

 

 

Michael Andrews (35 Years Old)

Goalkeeper

Ex clubs- Bonnyrigg Rose & Cowdenbeath

 

 

 

Mikey has only played twice for the Badgers in preseason. He stood out against Drumchapel United, making some vital saves. It’s good for the club to have two solid keepers going into our second Lowland league season.

 

 

Sam Gormley (23-Year-old)

Centre Back

Ex clubs- Edinburgh City & Bonnyrigg Rose

 

Sam signed halfway through pre-season and has made a good impression so far. A great talker, who can also play right back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marcus Lavery (23 Years old)

Left Back

Ex clubs- Albion Rovers & Stirling University    

 Marcus joined from league rivals Albion Rovers. He has been a bit part player in pre-season, but another good, versatile player who can fill in at centre back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robbie McGale (25-year-old)

Right Back

Ex Clubs- Cumbernauld Colts & Peterhead 


 

 

Robbie has been injured and hasn’t featured for the club so far, he has played a lot of football at a higher level. Making ten appearances for Peterhead in season 22/23. He also had four assists and a goal for Cumbernauld Colts last term.  Looking forward to seeing him play for Broxburn this season.

 

 

Jon Robertson (36-Year-old)

Centre Midfield

Ex clubs- Edinburgh City, Alloa and Cowdenbeath

 

Very experienced player who has been excellent in pre-season. Huge signing for Broxburn.

 

 

 

 

 

Matty McDonald (22-Year-Old)

Centre Midfield

Ex clubs- Cowdenbeath & Airdrieonians 

Plenty experience at this level. He started for us in centre midfield against Gartcairn and done well. Also filled in at right back against Bo’ness Athletic last weekend. Good bit of business from the club.

 

 

 

 

 

Robbie Hamilton (21-year-old)

Midfielder

Ex clubs- Edinburgh City & Hibernian

A good signing for the club who will be vital this season. Showed what he can do early in pre-season with a cracker against Bathgate Thistle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jamie Docherty (25-Year-Old)

Left Winger

Ex clubs- Cowdenbeath & East Kilbride  

 

Jamie has been excellent for us in pre-season. He adds much needed width and will add assists and goals this season

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ewan MacPherson (26-Year-old)

Forward

Ex clubs- Cowdenbeath & Queens Park

 

Ewan has had a good pre-season. Scored a few goals and brings pace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louis Kennedy (23-Year-Old)

Centre Forward

Ex clubs- Bo’ness United 

 

Not seen a lot of him in pre-season. But he impressed me for Bo’ness last season.

 

 

Caledonian Braves (H) Preview

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Caledonian Braves are managed by ex-Falkirk and Partick Thistle player Ricky Waddell. His backroom team consists of Assistant Coach, Dorian Ogunro and coaches Ross Paterson & Cole Starrs.

Players to watch for Caledonian Braves include ex Albion Rovers pair Dom McMahon and Bright Prince and last season’s top goal scorer Ross McNeil.

In season 2024/25, Caledonian Braves finished in third place in the Lowland League. Winning eighteen, drawing nine and losing seven of their thirty-four games played.

In the club’s last fixture, Caledonian Braves won their opening league fixture last Saturday with a 3-0 win over University of Stirling. With Cammy Breadner, Dom McMahon & Ross McNeil getting on the scoresheet for the Braves.

The last game between the sides, Broxburn Athletic defeated Caledonian Braves 1-0 at Albyn Park on Tuesday the 5th of November. Errol Douglas scored the only goal of the game, with a low header from a Connor Thomson cross on the forty seventh minute.

Caledonian Braves Starting Eleven vs University of Stirling (26/7/25)

White (GK), J Walker, Martins, McArthur, G Stewart, Guthrie ©, McMahon, C McLaren, Breadner, R McLaren & McNeil.

Caledonian Braves: Last 4 Fixtures

(5/4/25) Bo’ness United (H) 2-1 (Win)

(12/4/25) Linlithgow Rose (A) 1-0 (Loss)

(19/4/25) Tranent (H) 0-1(Loss)

(26/7/25) University of Stirling (H) 3-0 (Win)

Celtic B (A) Preview

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We kick off our Lowland league season with an away trip to Celtic B at the Excelsior Stadium.

 Celtic B are managed by ex-Celtic defender Steven McManus. He is assisted by ex-Aberdeen player Jonny Hayes.

Players to watch for Celtic B include new signing from Greenock Morton Issac English, centre midfielder Kyle Ure and midfielder Rhys Dargie.

In season 2024/25, Celtic B finished in second position. Winning twenty, drawing ten and losing four of their thirty-four fixtures played.

In the club’s last fixture, Celtic B ended season 2024/25 in winning fashion with a 1-0 win over Albion Rovers. Rhys Dargie scored the only goal of the game.

The last game between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw, on Saturday the fifth of April. Scott McRory Irving gave Broxburn the lead on sixty six minutes, with Emmanuel Obidwe equalizing for the wee Hoops on eighty eight minutes, in a typical end of season game.

Celtic B starting eleven vs Albion Rovers (Last game of last season)

Shaw (GK), Borland, Robertson, Frame, Dargie, Ure, McArdle, Bonnar, Kyle, Thomson, Cummings.  

Celtic B: Last 4 Fixtures

(29/3/25) Caledonian Braves (H) 1-1 (Draw)

(5/4/25) Broxburn Athletic (A) 1-1 (Draw)

(12/4/25) Cowdenbeath (A) 4-6 (Win)

(19/4/25) Albion Rovers (A) 0-1 (Win)

Bo’ness Athletic (A) Preview

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Broxburn Athletic travelled to Newton Park on Saturday for our sixth pre-season friendly against Bo’ness United.

Bo’ness United are managed by veteran ex Pollock manager Willie Irvine.

Bo’ness United have three ex Broxburn Athletics players in their ranks. Fan favorite Ross Nimmo, James Russell & Godwin-Kangni-Soukpe. Another player to watch include, ex West Calder striker Jamie McCallister and striker Michael Weir.

In season 2024/25, the club won promotion to the East of Scotland Premier League with a second-place finish in the First Division. Winning twenty, drawing four and losing six of their thirty games in total.

In the club’s last fixture, Bo’ness Athletic defeated Falkirk B 5-1 at Newton Park last Friday evening. With Chris Ogilvie scoring a double and goals from Jack Sharples, Joel Sneddon and Joe Kirby.

The last fixture between the sides was an absolute cracker, with Broxburn eventually getting over the line with a 4-3 victory at Newton Park in the East of Scotland Qualifying cup 4th round on Tuesday the 28th of November 2023. Callum Heath gave Broxburn an eleven-minute lead. A Liam Campbell ball in from the left was slammed high into the back of the net by the then Broxburn midfielder. Two minutes later, Godwin Kangi Soukpe is through and slots past Bob Watt for a Bo’ness Athletic equaliser. The home side took the lead thirty-four minutes. Soukpe is involved again, feeding in Michael Weir who scores with a great finish. Bo’ness have a third right on half time as Liam Campbell fouls Robertson and the referee points to the spot, with Robertson converts the penalty into the right corner. Broxburn make it 3-2 on 85 minutes. Gary Brass shot is saved by Bo’ness keeper Curid and Darren Downie scores the rebound. The visitors equalised through now Bo’ness player Ross Nimmo who scored a cracker from distance. Deep into injury time Broxburn won it with Ross Nimmo turning provider and playing in Gary Brass who scored, making it 4-3 to Broxburn Athletic.

Bo’ness Athletic Starting Eleven vs Leith Athletic (last season)

Currid (GK), Shanks, Stark , Sharpless, Woodburn, Cameron, Kangni Soukpe, Snedden ©, Weir, MacDonald & Ogilvie.

 

Bo’ness Athletic: Last 4 Fixtures

 

(14/5/25) Armadale Thistle (A) 1-2 (Win)

(17/5/25) Crossgates Primrose (A) 2-1 (Loss)

(25/5/25) Leith Athletic (N) 6-1 (Win)

(19/7/25) Falkirk B (H) 5-1 (Win)

Drumchapel United (H) Preview

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We return to Albyn Park on Tuesday night for the visit of West of Scotland Premier League side Drumchapel United.

Drumchapel United are managed by Adam Hopes, who has been at the club long term.

Players to watch for include new signing from Beith Juniors Carlo Monti, ex Dunfermline and Stenhousemuir striker David Hopkin and ex Kelty Hearts defender Billy Owens who is also a recent signing.

In season 2024/25. Drumchapel United finished sixth position in the West of Scotland Premier Division. Winning fourteen, drawing four and losing twelve of their thirty fixtures.

In the club’s last fixture, Drumchapel United lost 4-1 to St Roch’s away 4-1 in a pre-season friendly last Saturday. The only scorer for Drumchapel was Dan Finnigan.

Drumpchapel United’s starting eleven vs Johnstone Burgh (Last game of season 2024/25) 

Crawford (GK), Hardie, Mills, McNiff, McCoist, Moore, Idris, Greene, Mackenzie, Finnigan & Brander

 

Drumchapel United: Last 4 Fixtures

(13/5/25) Johnstone Burgh (A) win

(5/7/25) Afroscots United 3-1 (H) (Win)

(12/7/25) Bo’ness United (N) 2-2 (WOP)

(13/7/25) St Roch’s (A) 4-1 (Loss)

 

Stirling Albion (H) Preview

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Stirling Albion are managed by ex-Hearts & Hibs full back Alan Maybury. He is assisted by Tony McGinn who is also the clubs Head of Youth Development.

Players to watch for Albion include, ex Livingston and Hibernian full back Callum Crane, midfielder Robbie McNab & ex Hearts forward Dale Carrick.

In season 2024/25. Stirling Albion finished in sixth position in League two, winning fourteen, drawing seven and losing sixteen games.

In the club’s last fixture, Stirling Albion made a lightning start to pre-season with a 6-1 win away to our Lowland League rivals Bo’ness United on Saturday the 28th of June. Scorers included Russel Martin, Dale Carrick, Mackenzie Carse, Robbie McNab, Ross Cunningham & an own goal by Bo’ness defender Jack Hodge.

The sides played out a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly last season last July. Dale Hilston gave Stirling the lead on twelve minutes with a cracking free kick. Broxburn levelled with the last kick of the ball. Local lad Jack Sayers was on hand to fire the ball high into the net from a corner.

Stirling Albion Starting Eleven vs Bo’ness United :  Trialist (Gk), McNab, Banner, Carse, Carrick, Knox, McLean, Weir, Wright, Featherstone & Crane

 

Bathgate Thistle: Last 4 Fixtures

 

(19/4/25) East Fife (A) 2-0 (Loss)

(26/4/25) Clyde (H) 1-4 (Loss)

(3/5/25) Forfar Athletic (A) 0-0 (Draw)

(29/7/25) Bo’ness United (A) 1-6 (Win)

 

 

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