Auld Heid

Squad certainly needs an overhaul and recruitment needs to improve on the season just finished. We desperately need to add a more physical edge and overall experience to what is a very young squad to give a bit more balance. Overall whilst I think we were well off the pace at times this season - there was still enough encouragement that our youngsters will have learned from it to our benefit going forwards.

I think he equates the part as you being a Rangers fan

Yet we had no problem letting Beggars supporters leave / return at half time with drink and threaten stewards. Sad day when we are turning away our own supporters - what do they say about not judging a book by its cover?

Agree with much of this, however I'd add that today's game was played by 2 very ordinary teams, with the Beggars probably just about deserved the win.

Hopefully he adds same amount of goals as another Rose 10 who started slowly on the scoring front. Massive game today for a largely very inexperienced Rose side at LL level and who haven't been scoring of late.

He has certainly performed well in games that I've watched. Just needs a few goals as a reward. Saturday was a good watch and agree Binnie was certainly responsible for keeping us in touch. Been a strange season, blighted by injuries and inability to field a team without reliance on young loanees to help out what already is a very young inexperienced squad.

Glad you enjoyed your visit. Whilst not there on Saturday, games with 2 decent set of supporters in attendance, will always make for a good day. Unfortunately as you say this scenario is unusual rather than the norm - far to many teams in LL with no support or history and such games the atmosphere often feels similar to a friendly opposed to a competitive fixture.

An average over 500, Imagine if we were playing well..!!!

From Saturday's game I'd reckon, only 3 or 4 looked good enough for LL. Although a couple may progress with more experience at this level. At times, we look a very inexperienced side. Would certainly like to see some experienced additions to replace our recent departures.

Strangest part is a month or so ago he signed a contract extension - so clearly money offered was far to good to refuse. I read suggestion that our squad is now around 16 which includes several loans and long-term injuries. In addition we have 4 players out on loan. Certainly well short of personnel in all areas of the squad.

A merger makes perfect sense. At the moment it looks like one club with drive and ambition and then you have United stuck in the 80's.

Whilst I wasnt there yesterday - I think the summary from Herd at the end was very accurate on our whole season. A few highs followed by numerous lows in games which you would reasonably expect to win - Bo'ness Athletic and Whitburn as prime examples. For me our recruitment has not been as effective as in previous seasons. Not forgetting injuries which have also played a major part in our ability to field a settled team. Overall I think Herdy and John have done a great job - and will have as back to our best next season.

Battisons / Brig Inn is more food orientated than drink and expensive. It is also probably a mile away from next pub. If you came via train - you have Platform 3, Post Office, Wine Bar, 4 Mary's and Cafe 1874(?) all within 150 yards. A short walk you then have Footies and Crown then another short walk to Black B*tch (willow tree) and West Port. At that point try Rose Club or walk a mile to Battisons.

We were a far better team when Jamie Allan was introduced - he gave us the momentum and strength we lacked - his continued absence from our starting line-up is a mystery. Whilst much has been said about our injury woes of late - we still have a tendency to chop an change our starting line-up and every so often it backfires like yesterday.

Club statement Davie Roy MBE This evening, we've had the sad news of the passing of Davie Roy. The word "legend" is overused in football but there is no other word to describe Davie in terms of his impact on football in Linlithgow and across Scotland. Davie assumed the role of secretary at the club in 1959 and held the post for over 50 years. In that time, he built Linlithgow Rose up from its lowest ebb to the pinnacle of junior football. Of course, no man is an island and a great many people have contributed to the development of the club, but everyone who has played a part in the running of the Rose over the last 60+ years will take a step back to acknowledge and reflect on the commitment and energy of Davie Roy. As a past president of the SJFA, Davie has supported others across the country. He had a great enthusiasm for and affinity with the Junior football fraternity. Countless club officials will testify to the support he has given. He'll be as sadly missed by his very many close friends across the game as he will by those of us at his beloved Linlithgow Rose. Finally, for now, Davie was a family man. He'd been unwell over the last wee while and was well looked after by Jacqueline and Pat. At this time, our thoughts are with Jacqueline, Pat, Nicole and all his friends and family as they, and we, come to terms with the end of an era. Hail The Gallant, Davie - yours was a life well lived. And we're all the better for having known you.