Ayrshire Post

McEwan fury at Glens’ home flop

Boss says side failed to show up in Bankies defeat

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Glenafton boss Craig McEwan accused his side of “failing to show up” as they blew the chance to stay in touch at the top of the Premiershi­p.

Keeper David Wilson’s miskick was punished 50 minutes in as Nicky Little pounced to square for Jordan Shelvey to net his 50th Clydebank goal.

Wilson, on loan from St Mirren, had saved a Little penalty at 0- 0 having brought Shelvey down.

CUMNOCK’S misfiring start to the season continued as they lost out 2- 1 at Beith.

Ross McKenzie put the hosts in front before Iain Anderson levelled for ‘ Nock.

But Joe Bradley’s winner made it four defeats from eight games for Paul Burns’ men.

TROON gained a crucial three points on home soil after seeing off Rutherglen.

Dylan Pooler was on target after great setup work from Dean Fulton before the visitors missed a penalty early in the second half.

WHITLETTS and Gartcairn shared he spoils after a six goal thriller at Dam Park.

Vics took an early lead through man of the match, Robert Patterson, before Gartcairn hit back through a Gary Arbuckle double.

Paterson levelled up for Vics before Michael Reilly edged them ahead.

But a stoppage time equaliser from Thomas Kilmartin ensured a point apiece.

CRAIGMARK remain in deep trouble in the Championsh­ip following a 3- 1 defeat at promotion- chasing Shotts.

In League One, Girvan lost out 2- 1 at Maryhill with Callum Davidson on target.

And in League Two, Annbank suffered a 6- 2 humbling on home soil against Johnstone Burgh.

Ryan Johnstone and Rory Tait were on target for Bankies.

Carlo Walker’s MAYBOLE turned on the style in a six goal rout away from home at Ardeer.

Meanwhile, Muirkirk were 3- 2 winners at Forth.

• Former Whitletts captain Raymond Buchanan has been granted a testimonia­l by the club to mark the ten years he spent withVics.

Vice chairman, Andy McKissock, said: “There can be no- one in junior football more deserving of a testimonia­l than Big Raymie.”

Talks are underway with a Scottish Premiershi­p side to provide the opposition with the game set to take place next year.

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