#DUFC

I wasn’t having a go btw - just asking.

Is the decision purely down to availability (taking into account the location of the finalists)? Would have thought that a grass pitch would be the preferred option? Not saying there aren’t some good synthetic pitches out there (Dunipace is probably as good as I’ve seen at this level) but surely a final on grass would be everyone’s preference?

‘in fact they did well not to let tempers fray and end up with needles cards.’ One of your players literally got booked about 30 seconds after kick off for needlessly taking one of Dunbar’s players out. There’s arguments for and against how the second goal played out. But let’s not deflect and act like that was the nail in the coffin for Dunipace. Dunbar ran out comfortable winners and deservedly so. Not because of one incident in the game.

Why?! Man from the East has summarised it well following your question but no need to lead with that. Simply celebrating yesterday’s victory in the initial post, which Dunbar were more than deserving winners.

Dominant day for the upper half of the league with the top 8 all winning! Cant see past Broxburn but top 5 is definitely up for grabs, with not much between a lot of teams.

A really comfortable afternoon against Inverkeithing, yesterday. If anything, I think Dunbar should have added another 2 or 3. Some good performances throughout the team, which bodes well for the coming weeks.

A game of fine margins for me. Cumbernauld are a well organised outfit who pounced on a Dunbar error with a great counter-attack and finish. They looked hungry from the off. However, I thought the chances we gave away first half came from our own sloppy play. Second half, we looked more like ourselves. Competed well and put Cumbernauld under immense pressure for the majority of the half. Just a bit of composure and killer instinct in the final third eluded the lads. I think the game reiterated that we can compete with teams in the Lowland League. Not saying we are ready for the step up but on one-off games, you wouldn’t know who was in what league.

Dunbar 0-2 Musselburgh No complaints yesterday. Feel that we probably deserved something at Olivebank earlier in the season but never created nearly enough yesterday. Musselburgh are a well organised team - robust at the back, with a lot of movement from their front line. Actually don’t think there is much between them after watching both games this season but with Hendry out the team, Dunbar lack that cutting edge, which is a bit of a concern. Maybe that is an indication of how far we have progressed in the last 18 months and there is a real expectation now.

It was more to emphasise how good Jeanfield were…..but no harm dropping big names into the mix

From a Dunbar perspective, in my opinion, the best team we have faced this season has been Jeanfield. And that includes Alloa and East Fife! A really good footballing team. Don’t think you can count out any of the teams mentioned in previous replies regarding winning the league. Teams will have dips in form and purple patches in the second half of the season. They will also have to carry their luck with injuries and player turnover. However, it’s proving to be another compelling season, showcasing the strength and depth of the EOS leagues.

Some character from the players on Saturday. Coming from 2 behind away from home in the Premier League is hard enough with 11. But to do it with 10 for the majority of the second half shows guts! A real togetherness amongst that squad. That is instilled by the coaching staff and must be applauded. Onto HoB on Saturday. Not sure if both Barfoot and Hendry are suspended but, if they are, hopefully the boys who came on against Tynecastle have shown they are more than capable of deputising.

Oh the irony of that point. You were the one who started this discussion on this forum when it should have been a day of celebration. Seems like there is more than meets the eye here. More than a bit of bitterness from your posts.

Grow up. Couldn’t be further from the truth. A great day at the club. On the pitch, we pushed a team, 3 leagues above us, so close. Small margins in the game. On another day, it could have been our name in the 4th round! Massive congratulations to the manager, staff, board, and players for the effort they have put in today. Off the park, from the outside looking in, Hallhill have managed very well to stage the numbers that passed through the doors today. They seemed to work well with the club, unless I am mistaken. Far better than years gone by. Well done to all concerned, a historical day for the club and one the community should be proud of.

Good win for Dunbar, this afternoon. Don’t think Crossgates league position is a true reflection of their level but just shows how competitive the Premier Division is. We were hanging on a bit last 10 but some good stuff for large parts of the game. Really strong looking squad, when you look at the subs who came on today. Next week will be a big test against a strong LL team. However, on our game and with home advantage, I don’t think Cumbernauld will fancy the trip down the Countess either.

Dunbar 2-1 Tynecastle Another good result last night. Not much between the sides first half but thought Dunbar went up a level second half. Tricky conditions but some nice football played at times, especially the winning goal. Pushes us up to the lofty heights of second place. Another home game on Saturday in which the boys and management team will be hoping for a positive outcome.