Player of the Year
The Player of the Year event took place on Saturday May 18 and was a great night enjoyed by all. Ross Crawford won the top goal scorer award with a great total of 31. Sammy Watson was given the award for the player's player and second top scorer (with 21 goals) Darren Liddell took both the Player of the Year and the Supporters Player of the Year. Congratulations to all three. The recent vote for the best goals of the season was also revealed and it will come as no surprise that Ross Crawford's wonder strike at Dunbar came top.Photos of the winners will be posted on the season summary pages when I update it.
The under 20s also held their own ceremony and three awards were presented: Player of the year: Ali Croall, Coaches POY: Blair Gallagher and Top Goal Scorer: Zane Russell. Congratulations also to all three from the team that had a very successful season, coming third in the Development League. Photos of the winners are at the bottom of this page.
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Signing news
The following players are already signed up for the new season: Stevie Clarke, Ross Crawford, Harrison Edwards, Danny Farrell, Kevin Fotheringham, Jack Henderson, Darren Liddell, Owen Main, Mick McGarahan, Andrew Thomson, Lennon Watson and Sammy Watson.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Wilson as our Head Of Recruitment as we continue our ever growing journey. Mikey brings a great wealth of contacts within the football industry as well as great knowledge of the game. Please welcome Mikey to The Burnie. Obviously strenghthening the team by signing more players will be at the top of his remit.
Next Season
Whitburn's success in attaining promotion for the third straight year - a feat only previously achieved by Gretna in senior football - will see them play in the EOSFL Premier Divison. They will resume competition of many old adversaries from the Junior days together with some teams they have never played before. The alphabetical list of teams is: Dunbar United, Dundonald Bluebell, Dunipace, Glenrothes, Haddington Athletic, Hill of Beath Hawthorn, Hutchison Vale, Jeanfield Swifts, Luncarty, Musselburgh Athletic, Penicuik Athletic, St Andrews United, Sauchie Juniors and Tynecastle.
Four pre-season friendlies have so far been announced: 6 July Caledonian Locomotives(h), 9 July Armadale(a), 13 July Leith Athletic(h) and 19 July Cowdenbeath(a). The two home games will be played at King George V Park.
The first cup tie has been drawn and we will face Linton Hotspur at home in the second round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup on a date to be confirmed.
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Sponsorship
There are numerous ways of showing support for the team, such as sponsoring a match ball or programme. In all cases full recognition will be provided through various means. As with all sponsorship, the club is grateful to all participants as they try to climb another division.
To see current sponsors click the link below.
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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