Arbroath boosted by another baby Burnett

Arbroath will today aim to build on their bright start to the campaign by snuffing out the challenge of newlypromoted SMRH – and dedicate any success to the club’s newborn mascot.

Hamish Burnett came into the world as the team were claiming the scalp of Falkland last weekend. And captain Marc Petrie admitted the continuation of the club’s Burnett dynasty had come as a huge lift to everyone at Lochlands.

Proud dad Fraser will sit out this afternoon’s home tussle and Petrie said: “It is great that we have a fresh generation of Burnetts in our midst.”

Petrie, who is still injured, confirmed that Jack Waller will replace Blair Carnegie and said: “SMRH will be full of intent to get a win under their belts as quickly as possible.

“We certainly won’t be underestimating them, despite their inexperience at this level.”

Falkland, meanwhile, are bidding to bounce back by getting the better of Fife neighbours Glenrothes, who launched their campaign in

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sparkling style by outgunning champions Carlton.

It promises to be an intriguing derby at Scroggie Park, with visiting Scotland star Safyaan Sharif squaring up to his former team-mates.

His successor as Falkland skipper, Stuart Campbell, said: “We are focussing on building on the positives from last weekend’s performance.

“We have had to make a few changes to our line-up because of work and exam commitments.

“The big boost is the return of Harsha Cooray from Aberdeenshire, while there are call-ups for Adam Ferguson, Ryan Hepburn and Craig Hepburn.” Sharif will lead an unchanged side. Forfarshire player-coach Chris Greaves will be greatly motivated to inspire his side when they go head to head with Heriot’s at Forthill.

The Broughty Ferry boys crashed at home to Aberdeenshire in a remarkable, high-scoring encounter.

Greaves then smashed a brilliant century for the Highlanders, only for the Eastern Knights to steal the glory.