Lawrie’s up for Girvan high life

Dinwoodie is off to a flier with stunning win

Lawrie Dinwoodie has told Girvan he’s there for as long as the club needs him.

But after leading them to a 3- 2 win over Glenafton in the West of Scotland Cup, he jokes the only way is downhill.

Dinwoodie, who was assistant to former boss Peter Leonard, was always the club’s first choice to succeed him in the hot seat.

He claimed: “It’s an easy job to come into because Peter left the team in great shape.

“I’ve told the club I’ll do the job as long as they need me and certainly until the end of the season.

“Ideally I would like someone to work with me until the end of the season and then let them take over.”

Girvan were linked with Andy Stevenson for that role but the veteran striker wants to continue playing with Annbank.

A first minute Michael Reilly strike fired Girvan ahead and Craig Reid added a double before the break.

Glens hit back through Ryan Borris and Kyle McAusland but Girvan held on.

Dinwoodie, who leads Girvan to Arthurlie on Saturday, added: “I couldn’t have asked for a better start. I suppose the only way now is downhill but I hope not.”

Glens are now on William Hill Scottish Cup duty with a trip to Championship high fliers Livingston.

Boss Craig McEwan said: “I have played there many times. It’s a great tie to look forward to.”

entertain Kilwinning on a high after a thumping 9- 1 win over Glasgow Perthshire, the first of a remarkable SEVEN home games in a row.

Goals came from Scott Anson ( 3), Paul McKenzie ( 2), Paul Burns, Keir Samson, Liam McLaughlin and Sean Fitzharris.

Anson’s second successive hat- trick thrilled boss Leonard who said: “We never took our foot off the gas.

“There are bigger challenges ahead. Kilwinning beat us earlier in the season so we know they will be tough.

“Seven home games in a row is strange - albeit two are cup ties - but the fixtures are what they are.”

host Rob Roy but will need to step up hugely after toiling to a 1- 0 win over Carluke.

A much changed team managed only a 46th minute goal from Klark Thomson. Talbot had Craig McCracken sent off for a rash tackle.

bid to press home their First Division promotion hopes when Cambuslang visit Portland Park.

In the Ayrshire League, host Muirkirk after a stunning win away to unbeaten First Division leaders Petershill.

After a goalless draw, Vics won 4- 2 on penalties with Isaac Kerr, Graeme Barbour, Martin Lawrie and Sean Ewart on target.

Leaders play host to who are trying to bounce back from their Scottish Cup exit.