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Title bid's getting booted off the park
ANGRY KILWINNING RANGERS boss George Grierson says his team's title bid is being kicked into touch by what he has dubbed "rough-house" tactics by opposing teams who are targeting his players.
A HUGE hammer blow was dealt KILWINNING RANGERS' District League title hopes as they went down 1-0 to tenacious 10-man Troon in an absorbing encounter at Abbey Park on Tuesday night.
Shiels: We beat Celts with more style
CUP-winning Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels says it's a breath of fresh air that Hearts have become the latest side to upset the odds and end the Old Firm Monopoly in cup competition.
PROUD Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels had great praise for his side, especially goalkeeper Cammy Bell as they clinched a first trophy in 15 years on Saturday.
TROON gained revenge for their earlier Scottish Cup defeat at the hands of hosts Kilbirnie but had their keeper Martin Fraser, who produced an inspired display, and the woodwork to thank for their victory.
MAGNIFICENT Mike Bayrack recorded his 100th all-time EIHL point as he grabbed the victory-clinching goal to shatter Steelers for a second time inside a fortnight at Braehead Arena on Thursday.
FURIOUS officials from SALTCOATS VICTORIA and ARDEER THISTLE this week hit out at referee David Burns for allowing the Three Towns derby to go ahead at Campbell Park - then abandoning the match at half-time.
RELIEVED striker Paul Heffernan saluted team-mate Dean Shiels for bagging the goal which sealed Kilmarnock a place in the Scottish Communities League Cup final, after the goalscorer had left his sick bed to play in Saturday's semi-final against Ayr United.
THE Non-Such Snooker club in Saltcoats will host the Ayrshire Under-25 Singles championship this coming Sunday, January 29.
THE Non-Such Snooker club in Saltcoats will host the Ayrshire Under-25 Singles championship this coming Sunday, January 29.
SHOCK AS VICS MANAGEMENT TEAM QUITS
REJUVENATED SALTCOATS VICTORIA were rocked on Monday night when their management team dramatically stepped down after just two-and-a-half years in charge.
SHOCK AS VICS MANAGEMENT TEAM QUITS
REJUVENATED SALTCOATS VICTORIA were rocked on Monday night when their management team dramatically stepped down after just two-and-a-half years in charge.
Irvine can't live with big boys
A CARNIVAL atmosphere, fans signing at the tops of their voices and an explosion of colour as the arrival of the teams was greeted with plumes of yellow and black smoke and flags and ticker tape on the away terracing while at the home end blue and white was everywhere.
MUIRKIRK battled back to seal the points that moved them into the top half of the table but were pushed all the way by spirited Ardeer.
BREAKING NEWS: SALTCOATS CUP TIE SWITCHED
SALTCOATS VICTORIA'S three-times postponed Emirates Scottish Junior Cup clash with Darvel has been switched from Ardeer Stadium to the East Ayrshire team's ground.
WINTON disappointingly slipped out of the blue riband competition, unable to adapt to the weather conditions or overcome a robust Armadale side.
A SECOND-HALF goal blitz from Irvine Meadow secured their passage to the next round of the Scottish Cup, writes Kristian Truelsen.
THE new-look Wild team roared to a 11-4 victory over Aberdeen on Saturday night at the Linx Arena.
DELIGHTED KILBIRNIE LADESIDE boss Tommy Bryce saluted his rejuvenated team as they chalked up their first league victory in sensational style on Saturday.
