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9-2-05
With Stewart Walker suspended following his sending off against Pollok, Whitburn have signed keeper Ross Gilpin from East Stirlingshire.
Ross was previously with St Johnstone where he played alongside Colin Strickland in the youth team. He had played 10 games for the Shire this season, his last being against Elgin on 15th January, and despite being beaten 3-0, Ross was named as Man of the Match.
The following is a quote from the East Stirlingshire website match report.
"It could have been much worse for Shire when keeper Ross Gilpin saved them from going further behind with a miracle save from a Donnachie header after Martin had again supplied the cross.
Shire continued to huff and puff without making any headway, and it was down to Shire's man-of-the match Gilpin to keep the goal line respectable with a mixture of brave and super stops."
Looks like Ross should be another good signing for the club.
13-11-04
Whitburn have signed midfielder Michael Gibson.
He made an impressive debut on Saturday against Harthill and scored in the friendly against Downfield,
The draw for the Scottish Cup 3rd round will be made in Arthurlie's Social Club on Sunday 14th November at 1.00 pm.
Whitburn have been drawn at home to Arniston in the 3rd round of the Fife and Lothians cup.
2-9-04
Whitburn have signed 17 year old midfielder Colin Leiper from Raith Rovers in a loan arrangement.
4-8-04
Returning to the club after missing last season due to work commitments is Lloyd Haddow. Welcome back Lloyd.
Latest signing is Colin Strickland, son of manager Derek. Colin was with Hearts youth team last season, and before that,
St. Johnstone.
16-7-04
Whitburn have signed 26 year old Mark Sinclair from Camelon
Cup draws
Brown Cup 1st round Whitburn v Tranent
2-5-04
Social Club Extraordinary General Meeting
This will be held in the Social Club on Sunday 9th May at 10.30 a.m.
Football Club Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Football Club is on Sunday 16th May at 10.30 a.m.
in the Social Club.
28-10-03
Cup draws
Calder's East of Scotland Cup 2nd round
Musselburgh v Whitburn
Streamline Taxis St. Michael's Cup 2nd round
Whitburn v Stoneyburn
Doug n' Al Brown Cup 2nd round
Camelon or Pumpherston v Whitburn
19-10-03
Whitburn have been drawn away to Ellon United in the second round of this season's OVD Scottish cup.
The game is scheduled for Saturday 8th November, and in the event of a replay, it will be played on Saturday 22nd November. There will be no replays on the 15th because of the Scotland International.
4-10-03
Paul Taylor set a new Whitburn appearance record of 548 games in todays match with Newtongrange.
Davy McGlynn has been transferred to Musselburgh.
17-9-03
Whitburn have been drawn away to Dundee Elmwood in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup.
5-9-03
The Dunbar v Whitburn game due to be played at Dunbar on Saturday 13th September 2003 has been switched to Whitburn as Dunbar's park is unavailable.
11-8-03
Defender Fraser Briggs is the latest addition to the team for season 2003-04. Fraser was signed after an impressive performance against Oakley on Saturday.
Whitburn's have signed forward Stevie Rixon from Shotts Bon Accord, Stevie will be familiar to Whitburn fans from his time with Newtongrange.
22-7-03
Forward Willie Kirk has been signed from Pumpherston.
18-7-03
Transfer News
Defender Colin Campbell has been transferred to Bonnyrigg Rose.
Bruce Clouston has been released.
Midfielder Gary Cunningham and defender Allan Carswell have joined Whitburn. Both were previously with Bonnybridge.
2-7-03
Signing News
Stewart Kenny, a midfielder has been signed from Chryston.
Charlie Barker has been transferred to Stoneyburn.
Scott Gallacher has been transferred to Armadale, with Armadale forward, Alan Flanagan signing for Whitburn.
8-4-03
Signing News
Whitburn have signed two players from SYFA team Chryston.
They are forward Kristoffer McGhee and midfielder Eamon McNelis.
The Supporters Club would like to welcome them and wish them success with Whitburn.
14-12-02
Callum Milne has been forced to retire due to injury. Callum was signed by Brian Fairly in 1998 and played a major role in bringing the Scottish Cup back to Whitburn in 2000. He also captained the Scotland Junior team in his time with Whitburn. The Supporters Club would like to thank Callum for his contribution to Whitburn's success, and wish him well for the future.
7-11-02
Whitburn's latest signing is defender Kevin Henderson. Kevin played for Whitburn during season 2002-01, before emigrating at the end of the season. Welcome back, Kevin.
1-12-02
Kevin has returned to Australia, having played only a couple of games for the club. The Supporters Club wish him all the best for the future.
19-10-02
Whitburn have signed former Dunfermline player Keir Nicol.
13-10-02
OVD Scottish cup 2nd round draw
Port Glasgow v Whitburn
2.00 p.m. kick off
Supporters bus leaves at 12.00 noon
18-10-02
Cup draws
Heineken Fife & Lothians cup 2nd round
Bo'ness v Whitburn
Saturday 2nd November
2.00 p.m. kick off
Supporters bus leaves at 1.15 p.m.
East of Scotland cup 2nd round
Bo'ness/Whitburn v Fauldhouse
Doug n' Al cup 1st round
Armadale v Whitburn
Streamline Taxis cup 1st round
Stoneyburn v Whitburn
8-9-02
Cup draw
Fife & Lothians cup 1st round
Whitburn v Armadale
Saturday 28th September
29-8-02
Transfer News
Whitburn have signed defender/midfielder Scott Macdonald from Harthill Royal
13-7-02
Transfer News
Denis Haggart a central defender has been signed from Livingston FC.
Peter Wilson, a left sided full back or midfelder has also been signed from Livingston FC. Peter was on loan to Cowdenbeath last season.
Gary McSeveney, a centre back or central midfielder formerly with Broxburn, has been signed.
Physio Martin Henck has had to give up his position with the club due to business commitments.
30-6-02
Cup draws, Season 2002-03
East of Scotland cup 1st round
Bo'ness v Whitburn
League cup 1st round
Whitburn v Arniston
Pre-season friendlies
Whitburn will be taking part in a 4 team mini tournament, to be held at Bathgate on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August.
The 4 teams are Bathgate, Whitburn, Shotts and Hill o' Beath
Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Supporters Club will be on Sunday 4th August at 11.30 a.m. in the Social Club. Note the change of start time due to Whitburn participating in the Bathgate mini tournament
25-5-02
Cup Finals
Whitburn's final 2 fixtures of this season will be two Cup Finals, the East of Scotland Cup Final against Musselburgh at Gorebridge on Saturday 8th June, and the Brown cup final the following Wednesday, against Linlithgow at Armadale.
Signing News
Whitburn have signed up Charlie Barker from Whitburn Bluebell juveniles, the first player to make this move since the Whitburn football teams came under the banner of Whitburn FCA.
Charlie has impressed in recent games as a trialist and has been rewarded for a string of impressive performances. Here's hoping he's the first of many to progress in this way.
24-5-02
Cup Final at Whitburn
The Streamline Taxis St. Michael's Cup Final between Fauldhouse and Linlithgow, is to be played at Central Park, Whitburn on Wednesday 5th June with a 7.00 p.m. kick off.
This is the first final played at Whitburn for some time. Here's hoping it's a big success and more follow.
2-5-02
Superleague
The Football Club have made it known that Whitburn will not be joining the new East Superleague next season, should they qualify.
Check out this report from the Evening News
23-4-02
The Football Club are holding a Race Afternoon in the Social Club on Sunday 5th May, starting at 2.00 p.m.
The Football Club Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 12th May at 10.30 a.m. in the Social Club
30-3-02
PaulTaylor (Oscar) played his 500th game for Whitburn, against Newtongrange Star.
Follow the link above for details of Paul's career, and pictures of the presentation.
Matt Coulter signs for Whitburn for the second time.
Whitburn have been drawn away to Fauldhouse in the 3rd round of the St. Michael's cup.
22-3-02
Whitburn have been drawn away to Thornton Hibs in the quarter final of the Fife and Lothian's cup.
30-1-02
Mark Wilson has signed for Stenhousemuir FC.
12-1-02
Alan MacKenzie
Today's Scottish cup game against Oakley was Alan's last game for Whitburn as he is now returning to Australia.
Whitburn Junior Supporters Club would like to thank Alan for his contribution to the success of Whitburn and wish him all the best for the future.
A very consistent player, there is no doubt that he will be missed.Oakley match sponsorship
The Supporters Club sponsored the match officials in the Scottish cup 4th round tie against Oakley.18-12-01
Whitburn have been drawn at home to Oakley United in the OVD Scottish cup 4th round.
Game to be played on 12th January 2002, kick off 2.00 p.m.7-12-01
Signing News
Colin Campbell has returned to Whitburn from Bo'ness
Colin moved to Glenafton after having won a Scottish cup winners medal for Whitburn against Johnston Burgh, at the end of season 1999-2000.18-11-01
Signing News
Whitburn have signed defender Craig McMillan from Harthill Royal
2-11-01
Whitburn have signed defender Fraser Easton from Partick Thistle, and goalkeeper Billy Wilson.
21-10-01
Whitburn have been drawn at home to Irvine Vics in the OVD Scottish cup 2nd round.
Game to be played on 10th November, kick off 2.00 p.m.20-10-01
Cup draws
East of Scotland cup 2nd round, Whitburn v Broxburn
Fife & Lothians cup 2nd round, Whitburn v Arniston
25-9-01
Defender Dom Maratea has been transferred to Glenrothes where he will join up with former team mate Billy McPhee
13-9-01
In the OVD Scottish cup first round draw, Whitburn have been drawn at home to Rutherglen Glencairn.
The two clubs last met in the competition in the quarter final of season 1991-92.
Lee Bullen, now with Dunfermline, scored both goals in a 2-1 away victory.9-9-01
Whitburn have signed former Bonnybridge keeper, Robert Beveridge.
Billy McPhee has been transferred to Glenrothes.16-8-01
The League Championship flag will be presented before the Bonnyrigg game on August 25th.
The game away to Armadale on Saturday 1st September has been brought forward to a 1.00 pm kick off to avoid the Scotland v Croatia game.
10-8-01
Latest signing
Whitburn have signed 27 year old midfielder Mark Wilson from Alloa Athletic.
8-8-01
Stevie Gallen has been transferred to Shotts Bon Accord.
The Supporters Club wish Stevie success with his new club.5-8-01
Cup draws
League Cup 1st round, bye
League Cup 2nd round, Wednesday 15th August, Camelon v Whitburn,East of Scotland cup 1st round, Arniston v Whitburn
Transfer news
Whitburn have signed Iain Ramage from Linlithgow Rose, and Scott Gallacher from Benburb.
Kevin Craig has been transferred to Haddington.
Stuart Malcolm and Stevie Gallen are available for transfer.22-6-01
According to newspaper reports, Kevin Craig and Dom Maratea are available for transfer.
16-6-01
League reconstruction
At the end of the coming season the junior football setup in Scotland will undergo a major change, following a decision taken at the SJFA Annual General Meeting.
The top 5 teams from the East Region, 4 from Fife and 3 from Tayside will form a 12 team East of Scotland Premier Leaugue, with promotion and relegation from the respective regional leagues.
Likewise the top teams from Ayrshire and Central regions will form a West of Scotland Premier League, and the North Region is also to be revamped.9-6-01
Bruce Clouston
Congratulations to Bruce who played his 400th game for Whitburn in Wednesday's semi final win over Linlithgow.
The Supporters Club made a presentation in the Club, after the final against Bathgate.
Results
Wednesday 6th June 2001
Linlithgow 0 Whitburn 0 (Whitburn win 4-1 on penalties)
Brown Cup semi finalSaturday 9th June
St. Michael's cup final
Whitburn 0 Bathgate 1
Wednesday 13th June
Brown cup final
Whitburn 4 Newtongrange 1 (Scorers - McGlynn(2), Hannah, Taylor)
at Gorebridge
Whitburn win the Brown Cup
Saturday 2nd June
Fife & Lothian's Cup Final
Whitburn 1 Linlithgow 5 (Scorer - McGlynn)
at Carmuirs Park, Camelon
This brings the record winning run to an end after 20 games.Thursday 24th May
Newtongrange 1 Whitburn 2 (Scorer - Mackenzie(2))
League
Whitburn complete their League campaign with another victory, the 19th in a row, and set a new league points record of 51 points, finishing a massive eleven points clear of second place Linlithgow.Friday 18th May
Bonnyrigg 0 Whitburn 1 (Scorer - McGlynn)
League
Whitburn extend their winning run to 17 games and clinch the League Championship in the process.
Well done Whitburn.Sunday May 13th
Paul Taylor's Testimonial Match
Whitburn select v Former Rangers select
Kick off 2.00 p.m.
6-5-01
Whitburn have extended their record winning run to 14 games with yesterday's win over Oakley, having won every game since being knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Kilwinning on 27th January 2001. The previous record was 12 consecutive matches, set during season 1994-95, followed by an 11 game winning run during season 1997-98.
22-4-01
Junior International tournament
Stuart Gilmour celebrated his first Scotland Junior Cap by scoring in the 2-0 victory against the Isle of Man, the team that beat Scotland in last years final. Scotland finished the four team round-robin competition in second place, having lost their opening match 2-1 to Eire then winning their next match against hosts Northern Ireland 2-0.
13-4-01
Paul Taylor's testimonial match.
The date for this game, against an ex Rangers select, will be Sunday 13th May with a 2.00 p.m. kick off. It will be followed by a dinner in the Social Club. Further details can be found by following the above link.
5-4-01
The draw for the semi final of the Fife and Lothian's cup sees the possibility of a Whitburn v Linlithgow final.
The draw is:Whitburn v Oakley
Linlithgow v Hill o' Beath31-3-01
Signing news
Whitburn have signed goalkeeper Derek Watson from Stoneyburn Juniors.
A local lad, Derek's previous clubs include Fauldhouse United and St Mirren.
30-3-01
Stuart Gilmour has been rewarded for his consistent form by being selected for the Scotland Junior squad which will take part in the annual International Quadrangular Tournament, which this year is being held in Coleraine, Northern Ireland between April 18th and 20th.
Davy McGlynn failed to make the final squad although he took part in the trials, but if he keeps playing the way he is at the moment, he must be a candidate for selection next time.
Whitburn Junior FC have been awarded the accolade of best West Lothian Adult Sports Team, by West Lothian Council, for winning the O.V.D. Scottish Junior Cup.
25-3-01
Cup draws
DOUG N AL BROWN CUP 3RD ROUND
Newtongrange v Dalkeith/Bonnyrigg or Harthill
Fauldhouse United v Haddington Athletic
Pumpherston or Linlithgow v Camelon Juniors
Livingston or Blackburn v Whitburn JuniorsCO-OP FUNERAL SERVICES ST. MICHAEL'S CUP 3RD ROUND:
Whitburn Juniors or Blackburn v Haddington
Linlithgow Rose v Bathgate Thistle
Musselburgh/Stoneyburn or Tranent v Dalkeith
Pumpherston/Edinburgh or Fauldhouse v Camelon
4-3-01
Stewart Walker, Kevin Henderson and Stuart Gilmour are all in the East Region Under-23 squad to play against the Scottish Juveniles on Tuesday 6th March.
However, this match has been postponed due to the weather.
3-3-01
Match off due to snow
Whitburn v Musselburgh
Doug n Al brown Cup 2nd round
24-2-01
Bonnyrigg v Whitburn, League
This match was abandoned after 25 minutes due to heavy snow.
The Supporters Club have been informed that there will be free entry to the rearranged fixture.
23-2-01
Transfer news
Goalkeeper Chris Smith has been transferred to Central League club Lanark United. The Supporters Club wish him success with his new team.
20-2-01
Davy McGlynn has been rewarded for his consistent goalscoring form with a call up to the Scotland squad for the game against Clyde as part of the build up to the annual Guinness tournament. He joins Stuart Gilmour who was selected previously for the squad.
15-2-01
Transfer news
Defender/midfielder Allan McCawley has been made available for transfer at his own request, and joins goalkeeper Chris Smith who is still transfer listed.
Cup draws
Doug n Al Brown cup 2nd round, Whitburn v Musselburgh
Co-op Funeral Services St. Michael's Cup 2nd round, Newtongrange or Whitburn v Blackburn
Fife & Lothian's Cup quarter final Whitburn v Bonnyrigg10-2-01
Match off due to frozen pitch
Saturday 10th February 2001
Stoneyburn v Whitburn
Doug n Al cup 1st round
17-1-01Transfer news
Whitburn have transferred international striker Andy Hume to Camelon. He has struggled to find a place in new manager Derek Strickland's team. Andy, who was signed from Stenhousemuir in 1997 played a major role in last season's Scottish Cup run, scoring 10 goals and forming a great partnership with Colin Campbell (now with Glenafton), that saw both rewarded with an international call-up.
My outstanding memory from those goals was the winner he scored against Neilston in the final minute of the 5th round match, just a minute after Neilston had scored an equaliser which everyone thought had earned them a replay.
The Supporters Club wish Andy good luck with his new club and thank him for his contribution to Whitburn's success.13-1-01
Match postponed
The Whitburn v Kilwinning Scottish Cup 4th round match scheduled for today was cancelled due to frost.
This will now be rescheduled for Saturday 20th, kick off 2.00 p.m.9-1-01
Junior Scotland squad
The following players have been selected to take part in a trial match for April's Guinness Quadrangular Tournament in Northern Ireland.
The trial will be against a Pollok/Petershill select on January 21st.Ellison (Bonnyrigg)
Graham (Hill O'Beath)
Wingate, Swift (both Benburb)
Mullin, Gallagher, Currie (all Kilwinning)
McMahon (Linlithgow)
Murray (Glencairn)
Gilmour (Whitburn)
McLaughlin (Glenafton)
Biggart, Friels (both Auchinleck)
McGinty, Kerr (both Cumnock)Standby:
Heaton and McGuinness (Johnstone Burgh)
Nelson and Young (Maryhill)6-1-2001
Signing news
Whitburn have signed left side defender/midfielder Lloyd Haddow from Berwick Rangers.
Originally a youth with Motherwell he also had spells with Albion Rovers, Fauldhouse United, Stenhousemuir and Alloa.
29-12-00
Match off due to the snow
Saturday 30th December
Newtongrange v Whitburn
Fife & Lothians Cup 3rd round
Game will be re-arranged for a future date
20-12-00
O.V.D. Scottish Cup 4th round draw
Whitburn v Kilwinning RangersThe draw for the 4th round of the O.V.D. Scottish cup was made today and brought together the Cup Winners from the last 2 seasons. In a repeat of the tie at the same stage of the competition in season 1998-99, Whitburn will play Kilwinning Rangers at Central Park on January 13th, with a 2.00 p.m. kick off.
On the last occasion Kilwinning went through with a narrow 1-0 victory and went on to win the trophy. Here's hoping the result will be reversed this time.
Full draw16-12-00
MATCH OFF
Saturday 16th December
Whitburn v Bathgate
League
9-12-00
Game off
Saturday 9th December
Edinburgh v Whitburn, League.
Cup Draw
Fife & Lothians Cup 3rd round
Newtongrange Star v Whitburn or Sauchie
Tie due to be played on Saturday 30th December, 1.15 p.m. kick off
O.V.D. Scottish Cup draw
The 4th round draw is to be made on Wednesday 20th December in the Evening Times offices.
Supporters Club Christmas draw winners
Adults - Bert Pearson, Alex Baillie, Davie Graham
Pensioners, - Peter Moore, John Beck
Juveniles - Marshall Inglis juniorAll winners receive gift vouchers to the value of £15
Supporters Club memberships are now closed.
Midfielder Terry Wilson has been transferred to Spartans
27-11-00
Next Fixture -
Whitburn v Hurlford
Saturday 2nd December, kick off 1.45 p.m.
Scottish Cup 3rd round.The Supporters Club Christmas draw will be made in the club before this game.
The last date for obtaining memberships for this season will be Thursday 30th November.
19-11-00Paul Taylor's Testimonial Season
This Friday (24th) there is a race night/disco/buffet being held in the Social Club as part of Paul Taylor's testimonial season. Please come along and show your support for one of Whitburn's most loyal servants.
The event starts at 7.30 p.m.
18-11-00
Match off due to waterlogged pitch
Whitburn v Sauchie
Fife & Lothians Cup 2nd round12-11-00
In todays Scottish Cup 3rd round draw, which was made in Whitburn Junior Social Club, Whitburn were drawn at home to Ayrshire team Hurlford.
Full 3rd round draw and results from rounds 1 and 2
9-11-00
Whitburn have had 3 players selected for the East Region under-23 squad. They are Stuart Gilmour, Kevin Henderson and Stuart Walker. Recent signings Henderson and Walker underline the quality of player Derek Strickland is bringing to the club.
Derek Black, transferred to Harthill this week, is also on standby.8-11-00
Transfer news
Whitburn have signed former Raith Rovers and Cowdenbeath player Alan Mackenzie.
Alan plays up front and last played in Australia, from where he has only recently returned.
Before that he played for Raith Rovers and Cowdenbeath.Derek Black and John Sokoluk have both been transferred to Harthill Royal
Derek was signed from Livingston FC at the start of season 97-98, scored 27 goals in 34 games, and was voted Player of the Year before suffering a bad leg break near the end of the season.
John joined the club in January 2000 and although not a regular starter, his presence in the squad gave the coaches another option in the end of season fixture backlog and successful Scottish Cup campaign.
Nicky Erskine has joined the East Senior first division team, Preston Athletic.
The Supporters Club would like to thank the players for their contribution to Whitburn's success, and wish them well for the future.Available for transfer
Goalkeeper Chris Smith has been made available for transfer at his own request, and joins Terry Wilson who is also on the transfer list.
4-11-00
O.V.D. Scottish Cup 3rd round draw
With Whitburn successfully negotiating victory over Bishopmill in the 2nd round, the draw for the 3rd round will be held in Whitburn Junior Social Club on Sunday 12th November, starting at 1.30 p.m.
2-11-00
Whitburn have appointed Denny McComiskey as assistant manager to Derek Strickland. Denny returns to the game after a few months out, following his surprise resignation from Harthill at the end of last season, when he decided he needed a rest from football. Denny led Harthill to the Division 2 Championship, and under his coaching they became the first division two side to win the League Cup, beating Linlithgow Rose in the final.
Callum Milne has now completed his 14 match suspension, which was imposed following being sent off in the final two games of last season. The next game is against Bishopmill United in the Scottish Cup 2nd round, but with the recent signings enhancing the choice available to manager Derek Strickland, it remains to be seen if he will be selected straight away.
29-10-00
Signing news
Whitburn have signed 21 year old goalkeeper Stewart Walker from Harthill Royal. Stewart has been attracting the attention of several senior teams, but has committed himself to Whitburn for now.
Transfer news
Three players are available for transfer. They are defender Nicky Erskine, and midfielders Terry Wilson and John Sokoluk.
Next fixture
Saturday 4th November, kick off 2.00 p.m.
O.V.D. Scottish Cup second round
Whitburn v Bishopmill United
Bishopmill United are based in Elgin and play in the Scotscoup North Region league, finishing in 7th place last season.
Their colours are white with blue trim.
Whitburn played Bishopmill about 15 years ago in a friendly, and one of their players that day is now the Secretary.O.V.D. Cup 2nd round - Full draw
2-10-00
Signing news
Whitburn's latest signing is former Dundee United, Hamilton and Stirling Albion midfielder Pat Clark
30-9-00
Forthcoming fixtures:
Saturday 7th October
O.V.D. Scottish Cup first round
Johnstone Burgh v Whitburn
Buses to depart at 1.15 pm
Prices Adult members - £4.00
Adult non-members - £5.00
OAP/Juvenile members - £2.00
OAP/Juvenile non-members - £2.509-9-00
Signing news
Whitburn have signed defender Kevin Henderson from George Fairley's East Stirling.
Kevin signed for East Stirling during the close season from Easthouses under-21 juveniles where he captained them to Scottish Cup victory.7-9-00
Paul Taylor
This is Paul Taylor's 10th season with Whitburn, and in recognition of this, there will be various testimonial events organized throughout the season.
Paul joined Whitburn in 1991 from East Fife for his second spell with the club, having moved from Whitburn to East Fife a couple of seasons previously.
Anyone who remains loyal to one club for 10 years nowadays, is fully deserving of such recognition.
The Supporters Club wish Paul all the best for his testimonial season and pledge our support.Two events for Paul's testimonial season have now been arranged.
The first is a pie, peas and bingo evening on Tuesday 7th November, with tickets £1.00 each.
The second event is a race night/disco on Friday 24th November. This will also be an opportunity for many of Paul's former Whitburn team mates to have a reunion. Tickets are £3.50 each and include a light buffet.
Tickets for both events are available in the Social Club.
League Cup protest
Whitburn have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Carlsberg League Cup. This came about after a protest from Livingston over the registration of Billy McPhee.
Livingston will now play Bo'ness in the next round.
1-9-00
Fife and Lothians Cup draw
Whitburn v Glenrothes
Saturday 30th SeptemberLeague Cup protest
Whitburn are to appeal against their disqualification from the League Cup following Livingston's protest over the eligibility of Billy McPhee.
Signing news
Whitburn have signed midfielder David McGlynn from Linlithgow in a swap deal with Graeme Landels.
David was previously with Musselburgh Athletic.
22-8-00League Cup protest
Livingston have been successful in their protest over the eligibility of one of Whitburn's players in the League Cup second round match, and have been awarded the tie.21-8-00
Next game is Bathgate v Whitburn in the League.
Kick off 2.30 p.m.
Supporters bus leaves at 2.00 p.m
19-8-00
League Cup protest
The Bo'ness v Whitburn League Cup 3rd round tie which was scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed as Livingston have lodged a protest over the eligibility of one of the Whitburn players
12-8-00
Transfer news
As previously mentioned Whitburn signed Stephen Gallen from Auchinleck Talbot during the close season. Other players signed so far are Stuart Malcolm, who was previously with Stenhousemuir and Tulliallan, and Nicky Erskine, signed from Edinburgh City.
Several players have moved to new clubs during the close season. Robert Burns signed for Bellshill Athletic, Colin L. Campbell for Glenafton, and Stevie Prior for Haddington where he will renew his defensive partnership with former Whitburn team-mate Stevie Richardson. The Supporters Club wish them well with their new clubs and thank them for their contribution to the success of Whitburn Junior FC.
13-7-00
O.V.D. Scottish cup dates for season 2000-01
1st round October 7th 2000
2nd round November 4th
3rd round December 2nd
4th round January 13th 2001
5th round February 10th
Quarter finals March 10th
Semi finals April 6th and 13th
Cup draws
League Cup 3rd round
Bo'ness v WhitburnEast of Scotland Cup 1st round
Whitburn v BathgateLeague Cup 1st round
Whitburn v Sauchie
League Cup 2nd round
Whitburn v Livingston
Supporters Club AGM
The Supporters Club Annual General Meeting will take place in the Social Club on Monday 7th August 2000 at 9.00 p.m.
Members of the Supporters Club are invited to attend.12-7-00
Signing news
Whitburn have signed forward Stephen Gallen from Auchinleck Talbot.
2-7-00
Pre season friendlies
Saturday 29th July, Whitburn v Maryhill
Tuesday 1st August, Armadale v Whitburn
Thursday 3rd August, Whitburn v Shotts
Saturday 5th August, Jeanfield Swifts v Whitburn11-6-00
Whitburn have moved quickly to fill the position of team manager following the resignation of Brian McNaughton and Keith Burgess.
Derek Strickland, who has been manager at Stoneyburn for the past few seasons, takes the post for the second time, having previously been in charge from 1991 until 1994.
10-6-00
Managers resign.
According to reports on the Junior football newsgroup, Brian McNaughton and Keith Burgess today resigned from their posts at Whitburn to take over at Linlithgow. It would appear that Linlithgow have once again flashed their chequebook to attract what they perceive to be other teams assets. I suppose that's just football.
The Supporters Club would like to thank Brian and Keith for their efforts over the past season, and particularly for bringing the Scottish Cup to Whitburn.
Sunday 28th May 2000
OVD Scottish Cup Final
Whitburn v Johnstone Burgh
at Firhill, Glasgow
Supporters Club buses will leave from the Social Club at 1.15 p.m.
Tickets for bus seats are available from Supporters Club committee, and will be on sale before and after all Whitburn games between now and the final, and also in the Social Club between 8.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. every night of the week before the match.
Tickets must be purchased to guarantee a seat.
Prices - Adult Members £4.00
OAP/juvenile Members £2.00
Adult non-members £5.00
OAP/juvenile non-members £2.00Admission to the match is £6.00 for adults, and £2.00 for OAP`s and juveniles.
24-4-00Football Club AGM
Sunday 14th May 2000 at 10.30 a.m.
in the Social Club.
Friday 28th April 2000, 7.45 p.m. kick off. OVD Scottish Cup Semi Final
Whitburn v Benburb
at the Shyberry Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie.
Supporters Club buses will leave at 6.45 p.m. from the Social Club.
Tickets for bus seats are available from Supporters Club committee, and will be on sale
in the Social Club between 8.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. every night from now
until the match, except Saturday and Sunday.Tickets must be purchased to guarantee a seat.
Prices - Adult Members £2.50
OAP/juvenile Members £1.20
Adult non-members £3.00
OAP/juvenile non-members £1.50Only the west stand will be open, with Whitburn supporters allocated sections D to J. Benburb supporters will be in sections A to C.
Admission is £5.00 for adults, and £2.00 for OAP`s and juveniles.
9-4-00
OVD Scottish Cup Semi-Final draw
Johnstone Burgh v Shotts
Whitburn v BenburbGames to be played on Friday 28th April and Friday 5th May
Callum Milne, Andy Hume and Colin Campbell have been selected for the final squad which will take part in the international tournament in the Isle of Man next weekend.
Because of this there will be no game on Saturday 15th April.
Signing News
Whitburn have beaten the transfer deadline to add two new players to the squad, goalkeeper Chris Scott, formerly of Hutchison Vale, and former Alloa and Berwick Rangers central defender Colin Campbell. To avoid confusion with the Colin Campbell already in the squad, I will refer to the new signing as Colin Campbell II for the time being.
18-3-00
OVD Scottish Cup Semi Final dates are now Friday 28th April and Friday 5th May.
16-3-00
The OVD Scottish Cup Semi Final draw will be made on 9th April on Scotsport. Indications are that the games will take place on Friday 21st and Friday 28th April.
12-3-00
Scottish Cup Semi-Final
Tickets for supporters buses will be on sale as soon as fixture details are known.
6-3-00
Whitburn now have three players in the Scotland Junior squad following Colin Campbell's call up as replacement for Linlithgow`s David Flynn, who has had to call off due to work commitments.
Colin joins Andy Hume and Callum Milne who were in the initial selection.
6-3-00
Whitburn`s next fixture is on Saturday 11-3-00, at home to Arbroath Sporting Club, in the quarter-final of the OVD Scottish Junior Cup.
Kick off is at 2.30 p.m.. and a large crowd is expected, so be early.
6-1-00
Buses for the fourth round OVD Scottish Cup tie against Thorniewood on 15th January 2000 will leave from the Social Club at 1.00 p.m.
A seat can be guaranteed by purchasing tickets in advance. Contact the Supporters Club committee for details.