WOS LEAGUE
John Stewart reveals Glenafton hope to welcome a SECOND Scotland star to Loch Park after Billy Gilmour turned heads on Saturday.
The long serving secretary joked he tried to offer Gilmour a contract after the Chelsea kid, who will be on loan at Norwich next season, watched Glens beat Whitletts 4-0 in a friendly.
But the visit of the unassuming youngster, who is close pals with a recent Glens signing, was no surprise to club officials.
Stewart said: “Billy is best friends with Sam McKee who we recently signed from Ayr United – they have been chums for years so that’s why he came to watch us.
“He signed a couple of jerseys, met the committee and posed for pictures with the fans so I don’t think he saw much of the game. I tried to offer him a deal but unfortunately he wouldn’t accept it.
“Now we hope to welcome another Scotland star to the ground. Jack Hendry, who is playing in Belgium after leaving Celtic, played in our youth teams and is going to give us a signed Scotland strip and watch us when he can. You just can’t beat the old Glens!”.
Afterwards, Gilmour headed to hometown Ardrossan to catch their game against Benburb before returning to Winton Park on Sunday to present medals to youngsters.
Glens, who have signed defenders Mark Gilmour (Annbank) and Sean Bennie (Kello), comfortably beat Whitletts with goals from McKee, Jordan Ryan, Leon Murphy and Sean McIlroy.
Glens will unveil a four year sponsorship deal with Macron and launch a new strip at a gala day on Saturday. The proceedings will include a game against Glenafton Ams at 1pm.
CUMNOCK will welcome back former managers Rowan Alexander and Mark Shanks to Townhead on Saturday. The duo are now in charge of Gretna 2008s who will visit in a friendly.
‘Nock have signed striker Smart Osadolor who was at Elgin last season. The 30-year-old has also played for Albion Rovers, Queen’s Park, Clyde, Annan and Stranraer.
He made his debut in a 3-1 win over Port Glasgow with goals from Aaron Miller, Finlay Frye and Jamie Conn.
CRAIGMARK took the lead against Vale of Clyde through Stevie Hill only to be foiled by a late penalty. Former Partick Thistle and Rangers keeper Luke Scullion was on trial.
Boss Ryan Caddis claimed: “The firsthalf was the best we have played but the second-half was a total contrast.” ‘Mark head to Annbank Ams on Friday.
MAYBOLE drew 3-3 away to Threave Rovers with Jack Smith, Jordan Banks and Andy Stevenson on target. Midfielder Lewis Gardiner has signed from Dalry.
‘Bole welcome Hurlford United to newlook Ladywell Stadium on Saturday.
AUCHINLECK entertain Penicuik Ath on Saturday and are buoyed by the news they have been awarded SFA membership.
The club says it comes “after a lot of blood, sweat and tears.” It means they are eligible for promotion in the tier system as well as entry to the Scottish Cup. TROON retained the Portland Cup with a penalties win over Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale on Sunday.
Sub Joirdan Vernon’s first senior goal was cancelled out to send the final to spotkicks where new keeper Marc Fisher saved two. Earlier, Troon beat Wishaw 5-4 with Alan Frizzell bagging a hat-trick.
Former Rangers kid Sam Jamieson has signed from Albion Rovers. Assistant boss Dean Keenan will be rewarded with a testimonial against Ayr United after he hung up his boots following a 19 year playing career. Troon head to Renfrew on Saturday.
GIRVAN hit back from 2-0 down at half-time to draw 2-2 at home to Newton Stewart. Craig Harvey and Martyn Brown got the goals..
MUIRKIRK drew 1-1 away to Heriot Watt Uni with Jamie Gray on target. Former Dundee United youth defender Struan Robb and Rossvale midfielder Rodrick Watupa are new signings.
*Cumnock will meet Glenafton in the second round of the Scottish Junior Cup provided they beat Lochee Harp in the first round.
Other selected second round ties: Largs or Glasgow Utd v Kello; Blairgowrie v Troon or Benburb; Girvan v Greenock or Rob Roy; Dufftown or Letham v Forfar Utd or Muirkirk; Carluke or Sunnybank v Auchinleck or Montrose Roselea; Hall Russell or Renfrew v Lugar or Craigmark; Irvine Meadow or Deveronside v Arbroath Vics; Glentanar v Pollok or Maybole; Dundee Violet or Thorniewood v Whitletts.