Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Dokens set sights on EoS final place
NORTH End face their biggest game for many seasons tomorrow when they play host to Tranent in the semi-final of the East of Scotland Cup.
The Dokens will be bidding to reach their second final in the competition, having made the ultimate stage in 2011 only to lose 2-0 to Newtongrange.
Both sides reached the last four by virtue of penalty shootout wins in their respective quarter-final ties.
Tranent beat Super League side Broxburn last week after it finished 2-2 after 90 minutes.
The Dokens’ tie at Whitburn also finished 2-2. Ross Lunan’s side ended the game with nine men after two red cards but they also prevailed in the penalty shootout.
Tranent have a pretty impressive record in this season’s competition, having knocked out four Super League sides including Bo’ness and Dundonald.
As a result, they will be favourites to go through. However, the Dokens will give it their best shot and, with nothing to lose, might just spring a surprise.
They will, however, be without the suspended Craig Scrimgeour, while Ross and Ben Sievwright, along with Robbie George and Zak Wilson, are injured.
In the Premier League, Violet welcome Sauchie, who just need a point to clinch the title.
The Clackmannanshire club are level on points with Kennoway and, although they have a superior goal difference, a point would make sure.
Downfield, meanwhile, head to The Canniepairt to face Tayport, who will be winding up their league season.
The Spiders will be without t he suspended Jordan Timmons and the injured duo of Mark Bannon and Craig Smith.
Forfar West End boss Daryl McKenzie has been keeping his side in shape for the upcoming play-offs.
The Strathmore Park side, who will meet the team who finishes third bottom of the Super League, have played a couple of friendlies, the latest of which was against Tayport, which ended all square at 3-3.