Magic Mazinga will make mark on Prem
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson is confident his tenth signing of the summer will prove a massive hit at Fir Park. Former PSG youth Christy Mazinga made an instant impression when he notched an incredible overhead kick as a trialist in‘well’s pre-season win at Gretna. And while he might not be fit for a month due to an injury, the gaffer thinks he will be worth the wait. Robinson said:“he’s really exciting. He’s a gamble worth taking. Really quick, really strong. ”He gives us another option as a number nine and in wide areas.”for more on‘well, see page 59. Junior sides will conclude their whirlwind cup start to the season tonight with two derby clashes.
In the Sectional League Cup, Wishaw Juniors welcome Shotts Bon Accord to the Beltane, while Newmains United take on Carluke Rovers at the John Cumming Stadium.
Kieran Mcguinness’ Wishaw lost 1-0 away to Forth Wanderers on Monday night, who Shotts beat comfortably on Saturday 5-1 thanks to goals from Junior Smith, Ally Martin, Jordan Love, Danny Burns and Jordan Craig.
Newmains opened their competitive season with a 5- 1 loss at last season’s finalists Lesmahagow on Saturday, then lost 6-0 at home to last season’s League Two champions Lanark on Monday night.
Carluke beat Lanark on penalties on Saturday after a 3-3 draw, before losing 2-0 away to Lesmahagow on Monday night.
The non- stop start to the season continues as all four kick off their league campaigns this Saturday.
Wishaw travel to Parklea Stadium to take on Port Glasgow, Shotts face a trip to Petershill, Newmains open up at home to Saltcoat Vics while Carluke play host to Maryhill.