Farmer’s Boysmust digdeep
Neilston’s bid to stay in the West of Scotland League First Division was dealt a huge blow after a narrow defeat to lowly rivals Maybole.
The Farmer’s Boys lost 1-0 to the South Ayrshire side in a tense battle at Brig O’Lea on Saturday.
It’s a result that leaves Neilston nine points adrift of safety with seven matches left.
Andy Whiteford’s side do have a game in hand on‘Bole who sit just outside the drop zone but it’s looking grim.
Johnstone Burgh’s First Division visit of Petershill was postponed while Renfrew had the day off.
In the Fourth Division, Glenvale are on the brink of promotion following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Easterhouse FA.
The Paisley side picked up a 20th league win of the season thanks to James McLaughlin’s brace and a strike from Jack Haggerty.
Thorn Athletic stay in second place on goal difference after a 3-0 win at home to Eglinton.
Striker Darren Jones, a recent new arrival from Neilston, netted a debut double with Lewis Steele also on the scoresheet.
Meanwhile, St Peter’s had the day off.
Hampden.
While
McMenamin saw some action, Boyd-Munce is still waiting for his first Northern Irish cap.
However, O’Carroll insists he has nothing to worry about because time is on his side and has already shown he can operate at the elite level.
“I’m sure he was disappointed but he was different class,” O’Carroll said. “I spoke to him early in the camp and said the most reassuring thing for you is that you’re easily comfortably able to play at this level.
“You could see that training up against boys who play in the Premier League and the top of the Championship. Boys who could go for big money.
“He’s more than capable of playing for Northern Ireland and he will play for Northern Ireland. Caolan will get his time.
“He could be part of this generation going forwards. He’s only 24. But he’ll take nothing