Musselburgh Athletic 2-3 Newtongrange Star

May 6, 2009 – Olivebank Park, Musselburgh This really was a superb advert for Junior football.  A draw would have all but assured already-promoted Musselburgh of the East Premier League championship, while Star needed a similar result to join them in next year’s Super League. Both teams went at it full pelt in a game which was … Continue reading →

Camelon Juniors 1-1 Newtongrange Star

(Newtongrange Star won 2-1 on penalties) April 24, 2009 – Creamery Park, Bathgate Friday night football matches are few and far in Scotland, between making this SJFA East Region South League Cup final, close to home, as one opportunity which was too good to miss. Regular readers will know that Bathgate Thistle’s Creamery Park home … Continue reading →

Newtongrange Star 0-0 Kinnoull

April 11, 2009 – New Victoria Park, Newtongrange Today was a beautiful spring day in Midlothian, just ideal for getting out and watching a game of football. This was my first visit to New Victoria Park and I was mightily impressed.  As far as junior venues go it is certainly amongst the best.  I attended … Continue reading →