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READY FOR THE BIG KICK OFF!

SWEEPING changes have been made by North Ayrshire big guns IRVINE MEADOW, who have embarked on yet another summer spending spree which triggered a clearout in very determined effort to win the top prizes in the game, the blue riband Citylink Scottish Cup and the Stagecoach Super League Premier Division for the firs time.

More athletic success for John

FAST-RISING Irvine AC John McCafferty Jnr was celebrating yet more success at the weekend, enjoying double medal glory in a top international field.

VICS HITTING THE MARK

FREE-SCORING Vics, who has assistant Stevie Barclay in charge with Rab Madden at a wedding, routed Vale in their final warmup match at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Meadow suffer injury blow

A HAMMER blow has been dealt to Irvine Meadow ahead of next week's big kick-off following the news that key midfielder Frank Haggerty is to be sent to a specialist over a troublesome knee injury.

Seventh heaven

UNDERSTRENGTH Meadow swept aside their North Ayrshire rivals in a one-sided friendly at Merksworth Park.

Local hero makes appearance

IRVINE GAILES veteran Bill Lockie, 60, qualified for last weekend's Senior Open. The Ayrshire man, who lives in Troon, attracted a big following on his hometown course.

Penalty agony for the Westenders

HEROIC Vics keeper Chris McCue saved a penalty to ensure the tie was level at full-time but the visiting goalie outdid him by stopping two spot kicks in the shootout to help the Wee Rangers retain the Thomas Loach Memorial Trophy.

Vics hope duo are winning combo

PROMOTION-CHASING Irvine Victoria have pulled off two massive summer signings and boss Rab Madden is hopeful the pair will give his side the boost they need to build on last season and climb out of the Ayrshire District League.