Roar us to glory in the Scottish

Leonard appeals to Girvan fans for cup backing

Peter Leonard has appealed for Girvan folk to roar his team into the first round proper of the William Hill Scottish Cup.

Girvan host East of Scotland champions Lothian Thistle in a prelim round replay on Saturday after a 2- 2 draw at Saughton.

Boss Leonard claimed: “It’s a tie between two well matched teams but you could see why Lothian are on a long unbeaten run.

“It’s up for grabs - anyone can win - but I felt we were on top in the secondhalf.

“I hope the people of Girvan turn out in force and get right behind us.”

Trailing to an early goal from Dean Cummings, Robert Paterson volleyed the equaliser from Scott Dinwoodie’s lob. Cummings headed Lothian back in front but Paul Cameron fired in a penalty after a Marc Dyer effort had been handled.

Thistle had a man sent off with five minutes to go but held on to force a Hamilton Park second bite.

return to Premier duty at home to Petershill after beating Hermes 4- 0 in the Scottish Cup.

Graham Wilson led with a hat- trick while Gordon Pope was also on target as Tommy Sloan’s men won well.

entertain Hurlford in one of the games of the day. They trailed to Kieran McAnespie after only eight minutes away to Petershill but Craig McGuffie equalised a minute after the restart.

head to Beith looking to get back on track after a 1- 0 home defeat by Kilbirnie.

Graham Boyd hit a great winner in 56 minutes and Troon’s misery was compounded in the final minute when sub Chris McKnight, who had replaced Scott Chatham, was sent off.

who are holding up the table, entertain Pollok. Meadow crashed 4- 0 at Shettleston, their second successive defeat.

head to Winton Rovers looking to bounce back from two straight defeats in the First Division.

Paul Quinn gave them the lead against Kilsyth who then had a man sent off before the break.

The visitors equalised with a penalty and then went 3- 1 ahead before ‘ Nock had Josh Watt dismissed.

head to Lugar in the top game in the Ayrshire League with both teams coming off draws.

Vics trailed to a Steven Hyslop header against Kello at Dam Park before Michael O’Connor equalised. Ally Smith missed two late chances to win it for Kello.

Lugar fought hard for a 2- 2 draw away to Saltcoats.

are idle because of Girvan’s Scottish Cup replay. Doubles from Darren Baird and Sean Robertson gave them a 4- 1 win at Dalry.

host Saltcoats while who lost 6- 1 at Irvine Vics, entertain Dalry.