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Winton were excellent but Ryan Wilson was the stand-out player who made things happen up front with his hard running past defenders and heading for the penalty box. His performance brought out extra from his fellow players. Perthshire didn't defend badly but couldn't cope with very fast direct runners on both Winton's wings.

Jared Willet also ex- Winton Rovers, then Irvine Meadow. Finlay Frye ex-Buffs, Goalkeeper Jamie Barclay ex-Buffs. Graham Boyd ex- Meadow. They've all been round the houses. Somebody had to win it but I'd have preferred going to Penalties - always exciting, heroes and villains. Goalies are the same build, except one wears a corset ? just saying

Buffs v Arthurlie ... GAME ON! There was a pitch inspection at 3pm. and the game ruled on. 7:30pm kick-off. According to BUFFS Twitterfeed

surely worth looking at Gavin Friels and Chris McGowan (senr.) who are doing a fine job with Winton Rovers with scant resources.

Buffs Twitter feed saying Cumnock match CANCELLED and postponed to the 25th due to Frozen Pitch.

I hope that it is only in his capacity as Chairman that he is stepping down. He is in fact the very essence of the Buffs revival and his vision and direction and energy and ability to marshall resources has brought the Buffs so far along the way from where we were a few years ago. In many ways he is irreplaceable and any that think they are able to continue where he has left off should let us all know how they intend to do it. I am worried, again, and fear for the future of the Buffs.

BUFFS announced the signing of Dominic Boland from Darvel and Paul Hale ex Gretna. That's about 12 new signings plus half of the existing squad.

Yes, there is the Buffs Social Club at the ground. Nearby at the station crossroads is the Alton and opposite is Taylor's and facing down the Dalry Road is the Market Bar, filled with football players who drink and their supporters. Fill yer boots!

Quack !

Buffs hosted Troon on an all-weather pitch this morning. I arrived at half-time to be told by Troon supporters that theywere 4 nil up and Buffs were mince. Second half Buffs scored 2 or 3 without reply from Troon. Certainly a new style of play with all the new faces in Buffs, they just need some more competitive matches to gel properly. Troon look stronger and more organised than last season but they still have Daffy Duck squawking at his own players for no good reason. Bet Buffs, Ardeer, Winton and Meadow are happy to see him in the Troon Squad.

According to Buffs recent Twitter posts and their website they have signed at least 10 NEW players and many of the former squad have not been retained. The new signings ; Dylan Mackin, Chris Millar, Craig Leitch, Mark Lamont, Conor Bolger, Craig Gordon, Kevin Nicoll, Blair Macintyre, Ewan Henderson & Jack McMahon.

According to Buffs recent Twitter posts and their website they have signed at least 10 NEW players and many of the former squad have not been retained. The new signings ; Dylan Mackin, Chris Millar, Craig Leitch, Mark Lamont, Conor Bolger, Craig Gordon, Kevin Nicoll, Blair Macintyre, Ewan Henderson & Jack McMahon.

He was the first to mention the departure of Chris Strain and the first to tell us about his becoming the new manager at Beith. Time will tell, watch this space!

Heard it from a reliable source close to the management .... must be on other Social Media sites ?

Check out the other threads ... Darvel alleged to have pullled out of the BUFFS game.