Ross is relishing Kilsyth challenge

Scottish Junior Cup day is always special for Scone Thistle attacker Ross Mitchell.

The 26-year-old helped the Farquharson Park squad book a third round ticket with a victory against West Calder United.

That has set up this weekend’s home tie with West Region Super League First Division side Kilsyth Rangers.

“We expect a massive test from Kilsyth,” Mitchell told the Perthshire Advertiser.

“We know that you always need to be on top of your game when playing a team from the West region.

“I expect them to be a level above us but we are a hardworking team and are hard to beat at home.

“It’s always extra special to play in the Scottish Junior Cup and you can’t beat a good cup run.

“It was a great day when we beat West Calder in the last round and now we will simply be taking it each round as it comes.”

Scone have enjoyed a positive North Division season this term having worked themselves to third in the league, only two points from the top.

Mitchell said:“We’ve got a good squad of boys this season with a few experienced heads and a manager who believes in every player.

“As a squad we are just enjoying being at the top end of the table. There is still a long way to go but hopefully we will be in amongst it at the end of the season too.

“Our manager Derek Lawson has been a breath of fresh air for Scone. He is committed and gets the best out of the players.

“Everyone in the team believes in his way of managing.”

Kick-off against Kilsyth Rangers on Saturday at Farquharson Park is at 1.45pm.