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LEAGUE
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Central District League Second Division
Final Table 2006/07
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Ashfield |
22 |
49 |
2 |
St.Roch's |
22 |
44 |
3 |
Benburb |
22 |
43 |
4 |
Greenock |
22 |
41 |
5 |
Carluke Rov |
22 |
40 |
6 |
Shettleston |
22 |
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7 |
Forth Wan |
22 |
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8 |
Thorniewood |
22 |
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9 |
Newmains |
22 |
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10 |
Stonehouse |
22 |
22 |
11 |
Royal Albert |
22 |
13 |
12 |
Wishaw |
22 |
2 |
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The Central Sectional League Cup fixtures were released after tonight's AGM of the West Region at Hampden Park. Benburb will make the short trip to the Newlandsfield Park on the opening night, Wednesday 8 August, to face Super Premier League Champions and Evening Times Trophy winners Pollok. Click fixtures for the rest of the Central Sectional League Cup games.
The first round draw of the West of Scotland Cup was also made at Hampden tonight. Benburb will face Largs Thistle at Barrfields Stadium on Saturday 20 October 2007.
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It is with great sadness that Benburb Football Club learned about the passing of long time committee man Andy Irvine last Friday. After a spell at local rivals St.Anthony's, Andy joined the Benburb committee in the sixties and was a popular figure around not only Tinto Park, but Junior Football as a whole. Our thoughts are with Andy's family at this sad time.
The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Mass on Wednesday 27 June at 10.00am at St.Constantine's R.C. Church, Govan, thereafter to St.Conval's Cemetery, Barrhead. |
| SEASON TICKETS & HOSPITALITY PACKAGES |
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Benburb Football Club are considering the introduction of a 'Season Ticket' for the forthcoming season. If any supporter is interested in purchasing a season ticket then please contact the club at the email link at the bottom left hand of this page. Please note that a season ticket is only valid for all home league fixtures
Corporate hospitality packages are available throughout the season. Once again the contact details are at the bottom left hand of this page. Please contact the club for details of how you can support 'The Bens' in their return to the Central District First Division.
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| BENS AWARDED APRIL STAGECOACH TEAM OF THE MONTH |
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Benburb's fine run of four wins in the month of April was enough to win the West Region Stagecoach Team of the Month. |
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The Benburb Football & Athletic Club Annual General Meeting took place on Monday 4 June 2007. The existing Management Committee were re-elected for season 2007/08. The Management Committee for 2007/08 is as follows:
President: Robert Murray
Vice President: Ian Callander
Match/General Secretary: Ian Pope (left)
Treasurer: Tam Lind
Minute Secretary: Archie Wiseman |
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The annual Benburb FC awards presentations took place on Saturday night at the South Western Club in Craigton. A great night was had by all as the players, management and committee celebrated promotion to the Central District First Division as well as the important part of the night, the presentations of the various awards. The results of the awards are listed below. |
| BENBURB FC PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR - BILLY FERGUSON |
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Billy Ferguson (left) proudly received the Players' Player of the Year award from Paul Lovering at the annual end of season night on Saturday. The 39 year old striker scored 18 goals in 28 appearances and his efforts were very much appreciated by everyone at Tinto Park. |
| BENBURB FC COMMITTEE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - COLIN McINNES |
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Colin McInnes (left) received the Benburb FC Committee Player of the Year from club Honorary President Tommy Douglas on Saturday night. Colin was only one of two players who were ever present during the past season, the other being Joe Ghattas.
Colin, aged 22, signed from Rob Roy Under 21's at the start of the season and played 31 games and scored 2 goals. |
| MEDIASPEC PLAYER OF THE YEAR - STUART ROBERTSON |
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Stuart Robertson (left) was the proud winner of the Mediaspec Player of the Year. 'Pie' received his award from Mediaspec Managing Director and Benburb Committee member Eric Joseph at the Benburb Player of the Year bash on Saturday night.
The right-back made 18 appearances and scored one goal in his first season at Tinto Park. |
| BENBURB FC TOP GOALSCORER 2006-07 - TONY O'NEILL (20 GOALS) |
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For third consecutive season, Tony O'Neill (left) has ended up top goalscorer at Tinto Park. Trailing Billy Ferguson by six goals going into the last two games, Tony was not willing to give up his top scorer crown without a fight and as a result he scored 5 against Stonehouse Violet and 3 against Royal Albert to give him a total of 20 goals for season 2006-07. In his three seasons at Benburb, Tony has scored 52 goals in 95 appearances. |
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Benburb claimed the third promotion spot tonight as a result of their challengers for the spot Greenock drawing 3-3 at Newmains. Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly both attended tonight's match and it can be safely said that they experienced a nervous last few minutes as Greenock fought back from 3-1 to draw 3-3. Greenock hitting the woodwork twice in the dying minutes did nothing to help the blood pressure of the gaffers. Congratulations to Frank, Dennis and the players who have put in a tremendous effort to get the club back in the Central District First Division. |
| RESULT: ROYAL ALBERT ATHLETIC 0 BENBURB 4 |
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Benburb defeated Royal Albert 4-0 tonight at the Robert Smillie Memorial Park to go within touching distance of promotion to the Central District League First Division. Once again Tony O'Neill was the goalscoring hero with a hat-trick to add to the five he scored on Saturday against Stonehouse Violet. All eyes will be on Ravenscraig Stadium this Saturday as Greenock face Shettleston in a game that could decide whether Benburb go up or not.
Match Report now online |
| ROYAL ALBERT ATHLETIC PREVIEW |
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Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly take their side to Larkhall tonight to face Royal Albert Athletic (kick-off 7.15pm) in the knowledge that a win could be enough to take the Govan side back to the Central District League First Division. The Benburb players are well aware of the task that faces them tonight and they will be confident after their 7-1 win over Stonehouse Violet on Saturday.
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| RESULT: BENBURB 7 STONEHOUSE VIOLET 1 |
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Tony O'Neill (left) scored 5 second-half goals this afternoon as Benburb defeated Stonehouse Violet 7-1 at Tinto Park. Benburb led 1-0 at half-time through a Colin McInnes goal after 41 minutes. Bens were rampant in the second-half and goals from Tony O'Neill (50, 55, 59, 84, 85) and Kris Gold (82) gave the Govan side all 3 points. Benburb travel to Royal Albert on Monday night (kick-off 7.15) for their final game of the season. A Benburb win could see the Tinto Park men with one foot in the Central District League First Division as their goal difference is 9 better off than rivals Shettleston who play their final game at Greenock next Saturday. With 6 games still to play, Greenock are still in with a shout of promotion as they can reach a possible 43 points. |
| STONEHOUSE VIOLET PREVIEW |
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Benburb play their final game at Tinto Park this season this Saturday (kick-off 2.00pm) against Stonehouse Violet. After the defeat against Carluke Rovers on Wednesday night, this is a game Benburb must look to take all 3 points to be in with a chance of claiming one of the 3 promotion places.
The sides met only 2 weeks ago with Lorn Gibson (left) scoring the opening goal in a 3-2 win at Tilework Park.
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| RESULT: BENBURB 2 CARLUKE ROVERS 3 |
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Benburb's promotion hopes took suffered a blow this evening at Tinto Park as the Govan side surrendered a 2-0 half-time lead to eventually lose 3-2 to Carluke Rovers. Things started so brightly for Benburb as Billy Ferguson (left) headed the first in 12 minutes and an Adam Moffat own goal in the 43rd minute put Benburb ahead at the break. Carluke Rovers have, as a result of tonight's victory, overtaken Benburb in 4th place.
Match Report now online |
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Benburb's remaining Stagecoach Central District League Second Division fixtures are as follows:
Wednesday 2 May 2007 v Carluke Rovers (Home) KO 7.15pm
Saturday 5 May 2007 v Stonehouse Violet (Home) KO 2.00pm
Monday 7 May 2007 v Royal Albert Athletic (Away) KO 7.15pm
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With 4 wins in a row in the last fortnight, Benburb have came with a late run in the chase for promotion to the Central District League First Division. Benburb will play 3 games in under a week and victory in all of those games would see them promoted. Tomorrow night Carluke Rovers visit Tinto Park (Kick-Off 7.15pm) still with an outside chance of promotion themselves.
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| RESULT: FORTH WANDERERS 1 BENBURB 4 |
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Benburb came from behind this afternoon at Kinghill Park to record a fine 4-1 victory over Forth Wanderers. Goals from Billy Ferguson (43), Donnie McDonald (85, left), David Craig (64) and Gary Graham (89) meant that Benburb have now won four games in a row with three of them being away from home.
Match Report now online |
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Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly take their side to deepest Lanarkshire this Saturday (Kick-Off 2.00pm) to face Forth Wanderers. The Govan side are seeking to win their fourth game in a row. A run of results that has witnessed Benburb claw their way back into the promotion race. The sides met back in the middle of March with Benburb winning 3-2 at Tinto Park.
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| RESULT: BENBURB 4 ROYAL ALBERT ATHLETIC 0 |
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Benburb defeated Royal Albert 4-0 at Tinto Park tonight to keep their promotion bid going. Goals from Tony O'Neill (23 min, left), David Craig (42), Billy Ferguson (63) and substitute Kevin McGlinchey (87) gave the Bens a convincing victory.
Elsewhere in the Second Division, Ashfield went top of the league after they defeated Shettleston 7-1 at Saracen Park and St.Roch's ran out 6-1 winners against Thorniewood United at Provanmill Park. |
| ROYAL ALBERT ATHLETIC PREVIEW |
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Benburb entertain Royal Albert Athletic this Thursday evening (Kick-Off 7.00pm) looking to continue their fine recent form that has seen them travel to Thorniewood United and Stonehouse Violet and return with all 6 points. Although this is the first league meeting between the sides this season, Benburb defeated the men from Larkhall 5-0 in the first round of the Scottish Junior Cup back in September with Billy Ferguson (left) netting a hat-trick.
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| RESULT: STONEHOUSE VIOLET 2 BENBURB 3 |
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Benburb's promotion hunt continued this evening with a 3-2 win over Stonehouse Violet at Tilework Park. Benburb raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from Lorn Gibson and Billy Ferguson. The Govan men got a fright in the early stages of the second-half as the home side drew level only for David Craig (left) to head the winner in the 72nd minute.
Match Report now online |
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Benburb travel to Tilework Park this Friday (Kick-Off 7.00pm) to face Stonehouse Violet for the first time this season. Bens co-manager Dennis Donnelly (left) was a happy man this week after his side pulled off a fine 4-3 victory at Thorniewood United.
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| RESULT: THORNIEWOOD UNITED 3 BENBURB 4 |
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Benburb kept themselves in the promotion hunt tonight with a 4-3 victory over Thorniewood United at Robertson Park. Goals from Billy Ferguson (left), Bobby MacMillan, David Craig and Fraser Murray gave the Govan men all three points. It was an eventful night for Billy Ferguson as he scored a wonder goal from 30 yards and was then sent off in the second-half. Match Report now online |
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Benburb enter the business end of the season this week as they travel to Viewpark, Uddingston on Wednesday evening to face Thorniewood United (kick-off 6.45pm). The sides met on the first day of the league season at Tinto Park with Tony O'Neill (left) scoring for Benburb. The Robertson Park men scored a late equaliser to share the points.
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| SUNNY GOVAN COMMUNITY RADIO |
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For the latest news from Tinto Park, tune into Sunny Govan Community Radio 103.5FM every Sunday afternoon between 4 and 6pm
Further details on Sunny Govan Community Radio can be found at their website: www.sunnygovan.org |
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Benburb's next four league fixtures have been announced by the West Region. They are as follows:
Wednesday 18 April v Thorniewood United (Away) Kick-Off 6.45pm
Friday 20 April v Stonehouse Violet (Away) Kick-Off 7.00pm
Thursday 26 April v Royal Albert Athletic (Home), Kick-Off 7.00pm
Saturday 28 April v Forth Wanderers (Away), Kick-Off 2.00pm |
| JOHNSTONE BURGH 3 BENBURB 2 |
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Benburb crashed out of the Central League Cup this afternoon at Keanie Park after going down 3-2 to Johnstone Burgh. Trailing 2-0 at half-time, Benburb pulled one back in the 58th minute when Lorn Gibson (left) scored from the penalty spot after Mark Davis had been fouled. The home side went 3-1 ahead in 84 minutes with Bens reducing the deficit in the 93rd minute through new signing Kris Gold.
Mark Davis, who was making his 100th appearance for Benburb today, was made captain in the absence of Bobby MacMillan. |
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Benburb return to Keanie Park this Saturday to face Super League First Division side Johnstone Burgh. The sides met only two months ago in the West of Scotland Cup with George Walker's side winning on penalties after Kevin McGlinchey (left) and Tony O'Neill had put Benburb ahead only for the Govan side to lose a last minute goal. The winners of this game can look forward to an attractive tie in the second round to face either Pollok or Arthurlie.
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For the second time this month a Benburb player reaches the 100 appearances mark. Following on from skipper Bobby MacMillan, it is the turn of Mark Davis (left) who, if he takes to the field at Keanie Park this Saturday, will make his 100th appearance for the club. Mark made his first appearance for Benburb back in May 2001 and has scored 19 goals in two spells at Tinto Park.
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| BENS UNDERDOGS WITH BOOKIES |
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Benburb are overwhelming underdogs with William Hill Bookmakers for Saturday's Central League Cup First Round tie at Johnstone Burgh.
William Hill Odds
Johnstone Burgh 1/4, Benburb 6/1, Draw 9/2
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Benburb's promotion hopes took a blow this afternoon as they lost 2-0 to St.Roch's at Tinto Park. Second-half goals from Kevin Docherty and Lee Sweeney were enough to give the visitors all three points.
Match Report now online
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Benburb face St.Roch's at Tinto Park this Saturday (kick-off 2.00pm) looking to cut the visitors four point lead in the promotion race. The sides met back in October with Stuart Robertson (left) and Donnie McDonald scoring in a 3-2 defeat at Provanmill Park.
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The date has been set for Benburb's Central League Cup First Round tie at Johnstone Burgh. The sides will meet at Keanie Park on Saturday 31 March 2007 with a 2.00pm kick-off.
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| FERGIE GIVES BENS LATE WINNER |
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An goal in added time from Billy Ferguson (left) gave Benburb all three points against Forth Wanderers this afternoon at a wet and windy Tinto Park. Benburb twice came from behind with goals from Tony O'Neill (45) and Shaun Finan (60) to eventually win 3-2.
This win put Benburb in fourth place in the league table as the promotion race heats up.
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Benburb face Forth Wanderers this Saturday at Tinto Park (kick-off 2.00pm) in what has become a crucial 90 minutes in the promotion race. Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly will be hoping that their side stops the rot that has seen Benburb take only 1 point from a possible 9.
This will the first of two homes games in a row with the St.Roch's league meeting rescheduled for next Saturday, 24 March 2007.
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| BENS SLIP UP AT SARACEN PARK |
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Benburb's promotion hopes took a blow this afternoon as they lost out to Ashfield 3-1 at Saracen Park. David Craig (left) put Benburb ahead in the 27th minute, but goals from O'Donnell (31 mins) and Maxwell (43 & 80 mins) gave the home side all three points.
Match Report now online
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This afternoon's league encounter at Ashfield has survived a pitch inspection and goes ahead. The kick-off for today's match is 2.00pm.
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Benburb make the short journey to the north of Glasgow to face Ashfield in what Benburb co-manager Frank Lovering (left) describes as a "six pointer". A Benburb win would see them go level with the Possilpark side in the race for promotion.
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This afternoon's Stagecoach Central District League Second Division game at Tinto Park against St.Roch's has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Next up for Benburb is an away league game at Ashfield next Saturday 10 March 2007.
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Benburb face St.Roch's at Tinto Park this Saturday (kick-off 2.00pm) looking to get their promotion bid back on track after losing a late winner at Shettleston last Saturday. Prior to last week St.Roch's were the first team to defeat Benburb in the league back in October. Stuart Robertson (left) and Donnie McDonald were the scorers for Benburb in the 3-2 defeat at Provanmill Park.
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Benburb captain Bobby MacMillan will reach a milestone this Saturday as he makes his 100 appearance for the club. Bobby made his first appearance for Benburb in a 2-1 defeat at Johnstone Burgh in August 2003 and has been a model of consistency ever since. Bobby had a short spell at Hurlford United at the start of season 2004/05, but returned to Tinto Park after a couple of months. Bobby's wholehearted attitude has made a firm favourite with the Benburb support.
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| BENS DENIED AT SHETTLESTON |
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Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly left Greenfield Park this afternoon upset at watching their side lose a goal in the closing minutes and as a result all three points. A William Da Silva goal three minutes from time gave Shettleston a 3-2 victory and extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points.
Match Report now online
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Benburb make the short journey across Glasgow this Saturday (kick-off 2pm) to face a Shettleston side that are 10 points ahead of the Govan men. The sides met only last month and shared the points in an exciting 2-2 draw at Tinto Park with Billy Ferguson (left) and Tony O'Neill the goalscorers for Benburb.
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Allan Richford has been released at his own request. The young midfielder has become increasingly frustrated at his lack of action and asked to move on. Allan signed for Benburb in July 2006 and made 38 appearances, scoring once.
Everyone at Tinto Park wishes Allan well for the future.
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Benburb defender Billy Davidson has been out of action since 10 December 2005. Billy suffered a broken shinbone in an away game against Wishaw and has been on the long road to recovery since.
To read more of Billy's recovery click here
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| GARETH ENDS SHORT SPELL AT BENS |
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Gareth McLelland has left Benburb at his own request. The striker, who arrived at Tinto Park from Yoker Athletic in September, made only 3 appearances.
We wish him well.
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| SHAUN SAVES THE DAY FOR BENS |
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An 88th minute goal from Shaun Finan (left) enabled Benburb to maintain their unbeaten home league record this season. Greenock raced into a 2 goal lead after only 18 minutes. Tomasz Lisinski pulled one back before half-time. Benburb dominated the second period but had to wait until the closing minutes to draw level.
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Benburb welcome Greenock Juniors to Tinto Park this Saturday in what is an important Central District League Second Division game. Victory for Benburb would see them leap over Greenock in the race for promotion. The sides met at Ravenscraig Stadium back in September and thanks to a wonder show by Bens keeper Joe Ghattas (left), Benburb returned to Govan with a valuable point.
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Benburb have an early opportunity to gain revenge on Johnstone Burgh for their recent West of Scotland Cup defeat. The sides have been drawn in the first round of the Central League Cup at Keanie Park. Benburb lost out on penalty kicks that afternoon after Kevin McGlinchey and Tony O'Neill (left) had put the Govan men ahead. No date has yet been set for the game.
The winners will face Pollok or Arthurlie away in the second round. |
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Benburb's league game at Stonehouse Violet this afternoon has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Next up for Benburb is a home league match against Greenock next Saturday, 17 February 2007. |
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It was a delighted Bens management team that supervised training this week in the lead up to an important league match at Stonehouse (kick-off 2.00pm). Both were greatly satisfied after the win against Newmains United last Saturday. Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly (left) both agreed that the side showed tremendous character to get all three points.
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| BENS WIN IN LATE FIGHTBACK |
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Goals by Colin McInnes (left) and substitute Tomasz Lisinski in the last six minutes gave Benburb victory this afternoon at Tinto Park against Newmains United. Benburb climb to 4th place in the Central District League Second Division as result.
Match Report now online
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| NEWMAINS UNITED COMMUNITY FC PREVIEW |
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Benburb welcome Newmains United Community FC to Tinto Park this Saturday for what will be their first ever visit to Govan. Benburb enjoyed a fine 3-1 victory at Victoria Park at the start of the season with Scott Munro (left) scoring Benburb's opening goal.
Please note that from this Saturday the games will kick-off at 2.00pm.
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Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly have added two players to the squad. 25 year old Polish midfielder Tomasz Lisinski (left) and 20 year old midfielder Kevin McGlinchey both signed before Saturday's West of Scotland Cup tie at Johnstone. Tomasz was an unused substitute, but for Kevin it was an eventful afternoon as he scored Benburb's equaliser after coming on as a substitute after the interval. Kevin also scored Benburb's second penalty in the shootout. Kevin signed from Glasgow Amateurs and in his second spell at Tinto Park after making 10 appearances in 2003. |
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It was heartbreak for Benburb this afternoon at Keanie Park as they crashed out of the Whyte & MacKay West of Scotland Cup on penalty-kicks. Benburb fought back from losing an early goal to take a 2-1 lead in the second-half with goals from new signing Kevin McGlinchey and Tony O'Neill (left). Johnstone Burgh equalised with only 2 minutes remaining. Further heartache was to follow as Benburb relinquished a two goal lead in the penalty shootout to eventually lose 3-2.
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William Hill Bookmakers odds for tomorrow's Whyte & MacKay West of Scotland Cup 2nd Round tie show that they clearly fancy the Super League First Division side to make home advantage count and progress to the next round.
William Hill Odds
Johnstone Burgh 4/11, Benburb 5/1, Draw 7/2
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Benburb travel to Keanie Park this Saturday (Kick-Off 1.45pm) attempting to secure a place in the third round of the Whyte & MacKay West of Scotland Cup.
The sides last met in this competition five years ago with Benburb defeating Johnstone Burgh in the final. Co-Managers Frank Lovering and Dennis Donnelly (left) know this will be a hard game as Johnstone Burgh are Super League opposition, but are confident that their players will continue their good form. More |
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Today's league game at Tinto Park with Greenock Juniors has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. |
| SCOTT WILLIAMSON MOVES ON |
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Midfielder Scott Williamson has been released at his own request. Scott signed for Benburb from Lennox Under 21's in March 2006 and made 9 appearances.
Everyone at Tinto Park wishes Scott all the best for the future. |
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