Farmer’s Boys eye up rare Scottish Cup spot in new format

PORT GLASGOW .................................................. 0 NEILSTON .............................................................. 3 in the Scottish Cup and hopefully we can go on and manage to do that.”

After a goalless first half, Neilston switched to a more direct approach which paid off handsomely after the break.

Cameron paid a special tribute to youngsters Dominic Reilly, who enjoyed an excellent debut at right back after stepping up from the club’s under-20 side, and Bolger who continues to impress for the Farmer’s Boys.

Cameron said:“We had two or three great chances in the opening 10 minutes which would have put us in cruise control. Unfortunately we couldn’t convert and Port Glasgow worked their way back into the tie.

“We gave the boys a few choice words at half-time, put two up front and told them to be more direct. Credit to the boys because they managed to get the job done.

“Both our right backs are injured at the moment, and while we could have switched a left back over there we thought we should give Reilly a chance.

“We’ve watched the development team a lot this season so we knew he could step up. Even so he was excellent. He was probably our best performer of the first half.

“He absolutely didn’t look out of place which is a huge compliment at his age.

“Bolger hasn’t hit his own high standards this season, but he always carries that goal threat with his pace and his set pieces.

“He’s drawing admiring glances from other teams, as are all five of our attacking players, but we’re not worried because the lads all enjoy their football here.”