D J Laing East of Scotland Cup - 2015/16

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

5th September 2:30pm

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Dalkeith Thistle FC Vs West Calder Utd www.dalkeiththistle.co.uk

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Club Main Sponsor M-Pact Building Services

Club Away Strip Sponsor Jamieson Joiners & Builders Ltd

Warm Up Kit Sponsor Hireline & Midlothian Physiotherapy

Today’s match is sponsored by:

M-Pact Building Services

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Staff 2014/15

Club Treasurer: Alistair Matson

Manager: Willie Pearson Assistant Manager: Kevin Haynes

Coaches: Andy Donlevy Jamie Burrell

Assistant Coach: Willie Auld GK Coach: Brian Fraser

Kitman: Barclay Ewing Snackshack & Laundry: Cathy Burnett

Hospitality: Scott McMillan Groundsmen: David Watson & Craig Murray

Programme: Liam Beveridge

Club President: Tom Gilhooley Club Secretary: Duncan Purdie

Committee Members: Barclay Ewing

Jake Finlay George Graham

Chris Matson Scott McMillan Craig Murray

Charlie Waters David Watson

www.dalkeiththistle.co.uk

A special thank you to our volunteers Norrie Golder

Les Philp John Landells Rab Sinclair

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Dalkeith Thistle was founded in 1892 and currently plays in the Premier Divi-sion of the Scottish Junior Football Association, East Region. The new pavilion was erected in 2007, and floodlights were installed at the ground in 2013. Honours: Edinburgh & District League winners: 1931-32, 1955-56, 1960-61 East Region Division Two winners: 1979-80, 1989-90, 1991-92 East Region South Division winners: 2011/12 East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1966-67, 1971-72 St. Michael's Cup: 1956-57, 1985-86 Brown Cup: 1955-56, 1969-70 R.L. Rae Cup: 1956-57, 1966-67, 1968-69, 1970-71 Murray Cup: 1956-57 Thornton Shield: 1935-36, 1936-37 Rosebery Cup: 1931-32, 1932-33 Midlothian Cup: 1920-21, 1922-23 Dalmeny Cup: 1910-11 Marshall Cup: 1910-11 Junior Internationalists: 1927:- William Hare (2 caps) 1932:- William McBurnie 1938:- Charles McLean 1938:- James Matthew 1948:- Tom Darling (2 caps) 1956:- Harry Melrose (2 caps) 1965:- Halliday Notable Former Players: • Eddie Connachan - Goalkeeper. Dunfermline Athletic and Scotland • Willie Stevenson - Rangers and Liverpool • Harry Melrose - Scottish Cup winner with Dunfermline Athletic in 1960–61 • Alan Anderson - Over 350 league appearances for Hearts and their club captain on over 200 occasions

Club History

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This week’s opponents... West Calder United

Nickname Cauther Founded 1950 Ground Hermand Park Harburn Road West Calder Honours Brown Cup: 1957-58 Thornton Shield: 1957-58, 1958-59 Murray Cup: 1957-58, 1958-59 League Record from 2000: 2000-01: 9th East Division 2 18pts from 24 games 2001-02: 11th East Division 2 22pts from 24 games 2002-03: 6th Lothian's Division 2 27pts from 20 games 2003-04: 4th Lothian's Division 2 27pts from 18 games 2004-05: 3rd Lothian's Division 2 33pts from 18 games 2005-06: 10th Lothian's Division 1 8pts from 18 games 2006-07: 12th East Region South Division 28pts from 28 games 2007-08: 9th East Region South Division 35pts from 26 games 2008-09: 6th East Region South Division 40pts from 26 games 2009-10: 6th East Region South Division 34pts from 26 games 2010-11: 11th East Region South Division 28pts from 26 games 2011-12: 12th East Region South Division 28pts from 28 games 2012-13: 11th East Region South Division 30pts from 28 games

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2015/16 Fixtures & Results Date Opposition H/A Comp Result Jags Scorers

Sat 18 Jul Easthouses Lily A Friendly 0-2 L

Tue 21 Jul Newtongrange Star H Friendly 1-1 D Lally

Tue 28 Jul Raith Rovers H Friendly 2-1 W Gavin, Liddle

Tue 4 Aug Penicuik Athletic H Friendly 1-1 D Pusledzki

Sat 8 Aug Oakley H League 1-0 W Waters

Wed 12 Aug Haddington Athletic A League 2-1 W McNaughton, Tansey

Sat 15 Aug Forfar West End A League 1-0 W Ralton

Wed 19 Aug Arniston Rangers H League 1-3 L Moriarty

Sat 22 Aug Kennoway Star H H League 3-3 D Tansey x2, Flynn

Sat 29 Aug Dundee Violet A League 2-1 W Hunter, Tansey

Sat 5 Sep West Calder Utd H Cup

Sat 12 Sep Jeanfield Swifts H League

Sat 19 Sep Falkirk Juniors A League

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Tables TEAM P W D L GD PTS

1 Boness United 6 4 1 1 5 13

2 Carnoustie Panmure 6 4 0 2 2 12

3 Kelty Hearts 6 3 2 1 3 11

4 Linlithgow Rose 6 2 4 0 4 10

5 St Andrews United 6 3 0 3 0 9

6 Broxburn Athletic 6 2 3 1 0 9

7 Sauchie Juniors 6 3 0 3 -2 9

8 Broughty Athletic 6 2 2 2 5 8

9 Bonnyrigg Rose 6 2 2 2 1 8

10 Penicuik Athletic 6 2 2 2 -1 8

11 Tayport 6 2 1 3 -4 7

12 Camelon Juniors 6 1 3 2 0 6

13 Newtongrange Star 6 2 0 4 -4 6

14 Musselburgh Athletic 6 2 0 4 -5 6

15 Hill of Beath Hawthorn 6 1 2 3 -1 5

16 Fauldhouse United 6 1 2 3 -3 5

TEAM P W D L GD PTS

1 Jeanfield Swifts 6 4 2 0 17 14

2 Lochee United 6 4 1 1 10 13

3 Dalkeith Thistle 6 4 1 1 2 13

4 Haddington Athletic 6 3 1 2 7 10

5 Dundonald Bluebell 6 3 1 2 6 10

6 Armadale Thistle 6 3 1 2 3 10

7 Arniston Rangers 6 3 1 2 3 10

8 Oakley United 6 3 1 2 2 10

9 Falkirk JFC 6 3 0 3 -5 9

10 Kennoway Star 6 2 2 2 0 8

11 Thornton Hibs 6 1 3 2 0 6

12 Montrose Roselea 6 1 2 3 -3 5

13 Bathgate Thistle 6 1 1 4 -4 4

14 Forfar West End 6 0 4 2 -6 4

15 Dundee Violet 6 1 1 4 -7 4

16 Edinburgh United 6 1 0 5 -25 3

McBookie.com East Superleague McBookie.com East Premier League

TEAM P W D L GD PTS

1 Tranent Juniors 3 3 0 0 11 9

2 West Calder United 4 3 0 1 7 9

3 Easthouses Lily MW 4 3 0 1 5 9

4 Dunbar United 3 2 1 0 4 7

5 Blackburn United 3 2 1 0 2 7

6 Kirkcaldy YM 4 2 1 1 -1 7

7 Lochgelly Albert 4 2 0 2 7 6

8 Whitburn Juniors 4 1 0 3 -1 3

9 Rosyth 4 1 0 3 -2 3

10 Livingston United 4 1 0 3 -5 3

11 Stoneyburn Juniors 4 1 0 3 -5 3

12 Crossgates Primrose 4 1 0 3 -16 3

13 Pumpherston Juniors 3 0 1 2 -6 1

McBookie.com South Division

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Andy Donlevy

Its been a few weeks since our last Coaches View. After the first 6 league games we are currently 3rd in the league which is a decent start although it’s been a rollercoaster of a month in terms of performances

and results!

We got off to a great start winning the opening 3 including 2 tough away fixtures (Haddington & Forfar West End) looking solid at the back and dangerous going forward and brimming with confidence. That

was followed by 2 poor home performances against Arniston and Kennoway.

Both games provided different challenges. Arniston were well organised and proved stubborn and difficult to breakdown. Poor discipline and poor decision making in the final third proved costly as Arnie won the

game 3-1. We need to work on that element of our play when teams sit in against us.

The Kennoway game was probably the worst performance in 18 months. They really should have won the game quite comfortably. The pace and movement in particular from the front was exceptional on the day. We stole a point but it really should have been 3pts. 3-2 up into injury time we were naive trying to waste

time when we had a golden opportunity to score a killer 4th goal. We then proceeded to concede an equaliser through lazy defending in not stopping a cross and not picking up at the far post. This was when

we had a man advantage as well!!!!!!

With the standards we have set over the last few seasons the players knew that performance was unac-ceptable. The ONLY positive to take out the game was the point. It could prove crucial come end of the

season.

We travelled up to Dundee last Saturday to take on Violet and we didn't start the game well. We were quite anxious, probably through lack of confidence from the previous 2 results and Violet took a deserved lead

early in the game but we grew into the game. It was good to see Mikey Hunter grabbing his 1st for the club since his move from Musselburgh Athletic when getting the equaliser. We ground out the victory

through Paul Tansey coming off the bench to grab the much needed win. Our discipline and patience in the game were massive plus points and an improvement from the Arniston/Kennoway games.

All in its been a decent start but with its ups and downs. Its certainly better than the last couple of seasons when we have had to play catch up early on which makes it difficult.

On to Saturday and its a nice break from league business when we welcome West Calder United to Kings Park for our 1st Round East of Scotland Cup tie. Its the first meeting since we got promoted from the South Division in 2012 and they have always been a difficult side to play against. They have had a great start to

their league campaign and currently sit 2nd in the table. Its bound to be another difficult game and one I'm sure both sides are looking forward to.

We hope to see a good crowd at Kings Park to cheer on the lads.

Mon The Jags

Haynesy, Badger and Dunny

Coach’s View

Kevin Haynes Jamie Burrell

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Dalkeith Thistle FC 2015/16

David Liddle Dalkeith Miners Club

David Hay ABW Cabs

Grant Gavin Midlothian

Physiotherapy

William Kidd M-Pact Building

Services

Scott Main Harrow Hotel

Jay Hunter Jamieson Joiners &

Builders Ltd

Thomas Waters R&R Roofing

Dawid Paterek Dalkeith Transport

Callam McNeil Short Self Drive

Liam Stewart Clan Caterers

Tadg Moriarty Souness & Boyne Interior Contracts

Thomas Cordery Matson Henderson

Architects

Dalkeith Thistle FC 2015/16

Player Portraits by Stuart McClaywww.stuartmcclay.com

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Dalkeith Thistle FC 2015/16

Darren Flynn Lothian Racing

Michael Linton (C) Charlotte Travel

Ewan Ralton Corner Pocket

Paul Tansey Boombarbers

John Robertson Wm Faughnan Roof-

ing & Building

Stephen Pusledski IWMG

Sean Lally Waverley Green

Cleaners

Scott McNaughton Clan Caterers

Michael Hunter

Mathew Hunter

Dalkeith Thistle FC 2015/16

Player Portraits by Stuart McClay www.stuartmcclay.com

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Hearts Women Dalkeith Thistle FC are pleased to welcome Hearts Women to Kings Park for their home fixtures this season. Hearts Women were promoted to the Scottish Women’s Premier League at the end of last season, so now find them-selves amongst the top womens teams in Scotland, includ-ing Glasgow City & Spartans FC Womens. Entry is £4/£2 at the Croft Street entrance. The club snack-shack will be open for hot drinks and refreshments.

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18.10.15 v Stirling Uni

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FIXTURES

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Team Photo 2015/16

TEAM PHOTO 2015/16, Home strip sponsored by

Back Row: Willie Auld, Andy Donlevy, Sean Lally, David Liddle, David Hay, Scott Main, Grant Gavin, William Kidd, Barclay Ewing, Kevin HFront Row: Liam Stewart, Darren Flynn, Scott McNaughton, Steven Pusledski, Thomas Waters, Michael Linton, Callum McNeil, Ewan Ralton, Ta

Absent: Willie Pearson, Jamie Burrell, Brian Fraser, Mathew Hunter, Michael Hunter, Thomas Cordery, Dawid Paterek, Jay Hunter, John R

Photo Credit: Stuart McClay

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Team Photo 2015/16

TEAM PHOTO 2015/16, Home strip sponsored by M-Pact Building Services Ltd

Willie Auld, Andy Donlevy, Sean Lally, David Liddle, David Hay, Scott Main, Grant Gavin, William Kidd, Barclay Ewing, Kevin Haynes Liam Stewart, Darren Flynn, Scott McNaughton, Steven Pusledski, Thomas Waters, Michael Linton, Callum McNeil, Ewan Ralton, Tadg Moriarty, Paul Tansey

Willie Pearson, Jamie Burrell, Brian Fraser, Mathew Hunter, Michael Hunter, Thomas Cordery, Dawid Paterek, Jay Hunter, John Robertson

Photo Credit: Stuart McClay

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MATCH REPORT A late Paul Tansey goal gave the Jags all three points in a scrappy encounter as the Jags fought back from a goal down.

The Jags were forced into making changes again for the tip to Dundee. Paul Tansey dropped to the bench along with David Liddle following last weeks home draw with Kennoway. Dalkeith looked sluggish in the opening exchanges and David Hay kept violet at bay in the 2nd minute with a fine save, but was picking the ball out the net after just five minutes when free kick from the left evaded everyone before nestling in at the back post. The Jags were really struggling to make any threats on the Violet goal but should have drawn level on 20 minutes when Matty Hunter was caught in two minds whether to head or volley a Tam Waters cross. The home side were looking dangerous every time they went forward and on 30 minutes were award-ed a free kick on the edge of the box. In the exchanges that followed one of their players stupidly threw the ball at the back of Scott McNaughton's head, an act spotted by the assistant referee, and he was shown a straight red card. The free kick on the other hand came to nothing. Dalkeith were lifted by the man advantage and began to assert some authority on proceedings before equalising just before half time on 40 mins. Pusledzki was fouled 22 yards from goal but the Violet de-fence switched off and allowed the striker to take a quick free kick, slipping the ball to Mikey Hunter who took a touch to steady himself before shooting low past the Violet keeper. Into the second half and The Jags pretty much controlled proceedings but the best chance came on the hour mark when Thomas Waters saw his effort saved by a acrobatic one handed save from the home keeper. The Jags introduced Paul Tansey for Matty Hunter on the hour mark and this injected a bit of pace and trickery into their play. A goal was coming and on 79 minutes The Jags got the reward.Paul Tan-sey capitalising on a goal keeping error to roll the ball into an empty net from the edge of the box. With time running out the home side pushed forward to try and save a point but this left gaps at the back giving McNaughton, Hunter, Waters and Tansey further chances to kill the game and make the score more comfortable. In the end the Jags were unable to extend their lead but at the final whistle were happy with their days work despite not being at their best.

Dundee Violet 1 - 2 Dalkeith Thistle

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DALKEITH THISTLE FC

PLAYER POS NO

David Hay GK

Dawid Paterek GK

Thomas Cordery GK

Grant Gavin DEF

William Kidd DEF

Jay Hunter DEF

David Liddle DEF

Scott Main DEF

Thomas Waters DEF

Callam McNeil DEF

Tadg Moriarty MID

John Robertson MID

Paul Tansey MID

Michael Linton MID

Scott McNaughton MID

Ewan Ralton FWD

Sean Lally FWD

Stephen Pusledski FWD

Darren Flynn FWD

Team Sheets... WEST CALDER UNITED FC

NO POS PLAYER

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Tickets cost £1 a line, the draw is made every Sunday afternoon at the Harrow Hotel

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You can also subscribe to the lottery at www.dalkeiththistle.co.uk

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Name: Ewan Ralton

Nickname: Ralts

Age: 20

Position: Striker, in the hole :)

Time with ‘The Jags’: 2 months

Previous Clubs: Musselburgh Athletic, Liv-ingston

Team Supported: Manchester United

Favourite All Time Player: Christiano Ronaldo

Best Player Played Against: Stephen Scougal & Adam King

Best Player Played With: Sam Nicholson

Most Memorable Match You Have Played In: Beat Leith 4-1 in the Cup final

Best Goal You Have Scored: 50 yard half volley against Forfar

What training drill do you dread? Running

Which training drill do you enjoy? Possession or Shooting

Which team do you most look forward to playing and why? Don’t know any of the teams, look forward to every game.

Dream Girl: Margot Robbie

What’s your after match drink? Corona

Which player is most likely to avoid paying for a round? Cal

Which Dalkeith Play would you NOT want to be stuck on a Desert Island with? Matty Hunter

Meet the players…

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Community Club STEVEN WILLIAMS WINS SFA GRASSROOTS AWARD Dalkeith Miners CYP Disability Officer Steven Williams has been selected as Regional Winner 2015 in this year's SFA Grassroots Awards in the category of Disability Football. In partnership with McDonald's and the Sunday Mail, the SFA Awards recognise the value individuals such as Steven bring to football and their communities. Steven devotes a huge amount of time and effort to our football club in his role as Disability Officer as well as running a team. His involvement means that school kids who might not otherwise get a chance to play football have that opportunity. Tony Begg, Club Development Manager for the Scottish FA South East Region said, 'The annual regional grassroots awards, in partnership with McDonalds and The Sunday Mail, is a chance for us to reward and highlight the great work that is done by volunteers across the region and to extend our thanks to all those who commit so much time, energy and passion to our game. I am delighted for Steven that he has won this award, he gives a tremendous amount to disability football and he is a worthy winner'. The awards ceremony will be on Saturday 29th August at Easter Road Stadium ahead of the Hibs v Raith Rovers match that day. Following his selection as Regional Winner, Steven will now go forward within this category to the national awards panel with the potential of being a National Winner, to be awarded at Hampden Park in September.

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Dalkeith Thistle A have started this season the way they finished last season. With two games gone so far this season, they have a 100% record, with 2-1 & 5-3 wins. Next Fixture: Dalkeith Thistle A vs The Polton Inn @ Dalkeith Campus. 1:30pm Kick Off Dalkeith Thistle Under 19s have endured a difficult start to the season and are currently without a point from their opening five games. Next Fixture: Dalkeith Thistle 19s vs Edinburgh City @ Forrester High School 3G. 1:00pm Kick Off

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Jags Quiz 1. Which four English Managers won the UEFA Cup / Europa League? 2. Which three clubs did Ajax beat in successive UEFA European Cup

Finals 1971-73? 3. Who were the last four Englishmen to score Premier League Hat-

Tricks? 4. Who scored a UEFA Champions League hat-trick with Blackburn Rov-

ers? 5. Which four Summer 2014 Premier League transfers involved Celtic

FC? 6. Spot the ball...

Answers

1: Bill Nicholson, Bob Paisley, Bobby Robson and Keith Burkinshaw 2: Panathinikos (1971), Inter Milan (1972) and Juventus (1973) 3: Callum Wilson, Theo Walcott, Harry Kane and Charie Austin

4: Mike Newell (Blackburn Rovers 4-1 Rosenborg, 1995-96 Group Stage). 5: Aleksander Tonev (Aston Villa), Jason Denayer (Manchester City), Fraser Forster

(Southampton) and Georgios Samaras (West Bromwich Albion). 6: C

A C

B

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