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DEFIANT Kilwinning Rangers manager Alan McTurk is not giving up hopes of his side reclaiming a Premier Division berth, despite Monday night's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Cumnock in the opening leg of the playoff at Townhead Park.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 12:30
A HOTLY disputed late goal saw Drive denied a trophy double after the Irvine men had battled back from 2-0 down at New Peeble Park on Friday night.
Published: Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 10:30
A CLINICAL Cumnock side blitzed sorry Buffs to land the showpiece domestic trophy for the first time. Campbell Money's side turned in a five-star display to give them a psychological advantage against the Abbey Parkers in next week's two-leg Super League Premier Division promotion playoff.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 09:00
Penalty showdown was not victorious for Vics
GOALKEEPER Stevie O'Neill was saint turned sinner for Winton as he missed a penalty before saving two in a nerve-jangling shootout at Winton Park, edging battling Vics out to retain the North Ayrshire Cup. Winton took the lead with virtually the first move of the game in three minutes as Scott Adam outjumped the visiting defence to powerfully head home Colin Frye's cross from eight yards.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 12:00
AMBITIOUS Irvine Meadow this week swooped to sign two highly rated players from Premier Division rivals Glenafton Athletic as they gear up for an expected top flight title assault next season. The duo have been first team regulars with Glenafton Athletic since 2006-7 - former Rangers youth player Frank Haggerty, 29, and defender/midfielder Chic Connolly, 22.
Published: Wednesday, 11th June, 2008 13:00
VICTORIOUS VICTORIA IN DEMOLITION OF ARDEER
FOUR - goal Gary Madden was the star as Vics routed their Stevenston hosts to soar into their first final in almost a decade. Vics went ahead in five minutes when Gary McGrath sent a through ball to Darryl Boyd, who slipped the ball between the keeper's legs and into the net.
Published: Wednesday, 4th June, 2008 12:00
Vics manager madden wants his first piece of silverware
IRVINE VICTORIA manager Rab Madden has high hopes of landing his first piece of silverware as a manger after his fast-improving young side progressed to the North Ayrshire Cup Final last Wednesday. Vics demolished ARDEER THISTLE 9-2 away from home in a one-sided semi-final and now play Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Dalry Thistle or Saltcoats Victoria on a date and at a venue to be determined.
Published: Wednesday, 4th June, 2008 12:00
STAR defender Paul Mullin - the longsest serving player at Abbey Park - is planning to bring the curtain down on 14 glorious seasons with Kilwinning Rangers by winning major silverware and clinching a return to the Stagecoach Super League Premier Division. The 34-year-old, who lines up in the Ayrshire Weekly Press Cup final against Cumnock or Maybole and the two-legged Super Premier playoff against Nock next Monday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 11, had been intending to leave last term.
Published: Wednesday, 4th June, 2008 12:15
Buffs mow down a resiliant Meadow
HOLDERS Meadow were dumped by Buffs firing on all cylinders, meaning the Irvine club's first trophyless season in three years. Alan McTurk's team were worthy winners against the Meadow as they outplayed them for much of the game, although the visitors were left fizzing after having a goal chalked off for an infringement late in the match.
Published: Wednesday, 28th May, 2008 13:00
ANGRY Irvine Meadow boss Chris Strain hit out at referee Ross Haswell as his side's season ended without a trophy following their shock 2-1 defeat from derby rivals Kilwinning Rangers in Monday night's Ayrshire Weekly Press Cup semi-final. Meanwhile, Buffs manager Alan McTurk lavished praise on his side, and hopes the win can boost the Abbey Park side into winning the trophy and the promotion playoff showdown at Cumnock.
Published: Wednesday, 28th May, 2008 12:30
Dominant Drive Hit Magnificent Seven
DOMINANT Clark Drive went on a goal spress as they booked a place in their second cup final in as many weeks with an emphatic victory over Castle.
Published: Wednesday, 28th May, 2008 09:00
DRIVE were a relieved side after being taken to extra-time by a decent Onthank team. With the score locked at 0-0 at half time, both teams began to open up in the second half with Drive creating most of the chances. But, as has been the case so often this season, they were made to pay for failing to convert.
Published: Wednesday, 21st May, 2008 08:00
