The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Bleachers boss impressed by work ethic
Luncarty manager Jonny Kelly was disappointed with his side’s performance in the first half at Blairgowrie but couldn’t fault their second-half efforts as they came from behind to win 2-1.
Darren Neave had put Blairgowrie in front but two strikes from Richard Doig secured the win for Kelly’s men.
Ross Sievwright and Dayle Robertson were both among the goals as Dundee North End continued their great form under Ross Lunan with a 3-0 win away from home at Brechin Vics.
Dundee East Craigie co-manager Craig Brown was delighted with his side’s performance as they were comfortable winners at Coupar Angus.
Nik Mann scored the Shipbuilders’ first before strikes from Sean Reekie and Liam McCartney sealed the win and the points.
Promotion hopefuls Kinnoull and Scone Thistle had to settle for a share of the points from a 2-2 draw at Tulloch Park.
The visitors came from behind to lead 2-1 at the interval. Robert Kinnaird had put Kinnoull in front after just three minutes but Gary Fergus equalised and Fraser Mills put Scone in front on 37 minutes. Mark Smith earned a point for the home side with an equaliser on 70 minutes.
Michael Gormley only had 11 players available as Lochee Harp hosted Forfar Albion and at half-time, with the score 0-0, it looked like his side were in for an uncomfortable afternoon.
However, a Graeme Dailly hat-trick and efforts from Sam McDonald, Ryan McKillen and Liam Roddie saw Harp to a comfortable 6-0 victory.
Title-chasing Kirriemuir Thistle made the trip to Fife to face Lochore Welfare and put their beleaguered hosts to the sword as they won 10-0. Bryan Duell and Darren Scott both scored hat-tricks. Stewart Russell scored twice with the other two goals coming from Davie Millar and an own goal.
Promotion candidates Thornton Hibs enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 victory over a young Newburgh side at Memorial Park.
Chris Ireland scored twice alongside goals from Garry Thomson, Max Coleman and Euan Henderson to secure the points in Hibs’ quest to go up.