Whitburn ease comfortably into third place with 2-0 v Edinburgh University
The score may look a little underwhelming against Edinburgh University, the bottom team in the league and recently relegated from the Lowland League, but there was a gulf in class between the two teams. To their credit the students have generally been losing by the odd goal and have proved stuffy opponents able to defend but a little toothless up front. This game reflected this though the deficit today was two goals but they proved difficult to break down. With around five minutes gone Whitburn won two corners with saves by the feet of keeper Marc Anderson sending the ball out. Despite Whitburn dominating it took till the 25th minute for the first goal when Jacob Taylor headed out another corner but the ball came straight to Ali Croall 15 yards out and he slammed the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal...........
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Signing news
The following players are already signed up for the new season: Sean Brown, Stevie Clarke, Ross Crawford, Harrison Edwards, Danny Farrell, Kevin Fotheringham, Jack Henderson, Darren Liddell,, Mick McGarahan, Andrew Thomson, Lennon Watson and Sammy Watson. Joining this select band are new men as follows: Thomas Penker a defender from Hutchison Vale, defender Stepane Murray from Edinburgh College, attacking midfielders Callum Hambrook and Cammy Graham (the former from East Fife and the latter from Berwick Rangers) and Andy Gillen who is a midfielder and was signed from Broxburn. Just before the first game the squad was brought up to 22 with the addition of Callum Bremner an experienced midfielder signed from Broxburn, Dylan McCafferty and Finlay Goodlad. Welcome to all the new players!!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Wilson as our Head Of Recruitment as we continue our ever growing journey. Also on the managerial side, u20s head coach Gary Murphy has become Loans Manager to deal with the farming out of u20s players and Scott Wallce will formerly manage the u20s with the help of Gary, Sean Brown and Rab Evans.
Under 20s
A tough night for the young Whitburn team as they were beaten 2-0 at Blackburn in a game they found it difficult to get a foothold in. The goals came from shots 24 minutes into the first and 25 into the second. Highlight of the first half for Whitburn was a penalty save by Sam Johnston who also made at least three other good stops. Whitburn played the last five minutes with 10 men as Callum Byrne received a bad head knock as he fell back on the Astroturf. He was able to walk off but looked dazed and we hope he is OK.
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New strip
Introducing our Season 24/25 Kit from The Soccer Shop Direct. Thank you to Sponsors Trac HLM Ltd, Karma Indian Restaurant, Cdl Autotec Mechanics & JSK Construction Services.
Pre order our new home strip/top. Child and adult sizes available. Outfield and Goalkeeper. Design has embedded league winning squads and centenary shield victory photos.
Child’s Shirt £34
Adult Shirt £40
Contact Ann Haddow for more details or email me and I'll pass on.
Whitburn Junior 100 Club
Running a football club is an expensive business and we are always looking for ways to generate income that will allow us to build on the success of last season. The 100 Club is a new venture we hope will be of interest
We are asking supporters and friends of Whitburn Junior to contribute a minimum of £5 per month by standing order so that payment is made automatically. Once set up you won't have to do anything and you can be sure that all funds generated will help the club. Also, as an incentive, you will be enetred into a monthly draw with the prize money being dependent on the monthly income. As a result, the more members take part the higher the prize.
If you wish to help us by becoming a member please fill in the form below and we will send you ouir bank details to enable the standing order to be set up. Thank you.
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