Man from the East

The goals? Dunipace #1 - very early typical home team goal using the local conditions wind and sun to their best advantage. Dunbar #1 - a thing of beauty. Pinpoint 45 yard pass against the element's, then the winger cut inside beating the defenders and unleashed an unstoppable shot. Scorer; Liam Gregory. Dunbar #2 had controversy written allover it. A pass back to box seen the goalie fall to ground with nobody near him, looked like his studs caught on the surface, The free ball was then knocked into the net by the on-rushing Dunbar Centre. Scorer; Taylor Hendry. Then we had a court of session inquiry into the ‘is it’ or ‘isn’t it’ situation. The referee was obviously following the rules. The technical areas then got involved - as you’d rightly expect them to do. A very strange situation for all. The facts being the whistle never blew, play continued, did anyone realise the scale of the injury at that instant? If a ball falls to a centre in front of an open goal there’s only one thing ever going to happen….. Dunbar # disallowed - a stunning first time effort taken in the air by the centre gave the replacement goalie no chance. However it was strangely disallowed. There you go, take from it what you want. Dunbar #3 had the Dunbar centre in the right place at the right time. Scorer; Taylor Hendry Dunbar #4 seen a tricky move started off outside the box by Hendry then the resulting 1:2 with Bathgate seen a wonderful and final goal. Scorer ; Ben Bathgate. Yes there was controversy. Yes it was a big match. Yes everyone played to the whistle. Hope the Goalie makes a recovery. The injury appeared bad. I think it’s just one of these moments when everyone has a very different interpretation and that’s the reality.

Dunipace 1:4 Dunbar United Superb day for the club. The final of the EoSQC. Not bad at all.

Can only agree your comments re Dunbar. It’s tough but that’s how it is.

Those pies that’s way to the oppositions heart.

Fair do, The big team won - as expected - but the wee team didn’t do too badly eh? Thanks for the compliments.

So we have Scotlands oldest working brewery town v Scotlands old brewery town playing off in the third round with Dunbar United vs Alloa Athletic on Saturday. Could it be champagne for the wee guys,,, they’ve played and beaten teams consecutively in ascending leagues. Prelim Beat Vale of Leithen (EoS 1) R1 Beat University of Edin (SLL) R2 Beat East Fife (SPFL 2) R3 - vs Alloa Athletic (SPFL 1) Or will it be Belhaven Best. cheers ️

Crossgates have been a side in transition. They did add substantially to their squad and brought a good standard of player over the past two seasons. There may also be substantial plans to develop Humbug and an additional greenfield site. Crossgates are viewing the future in a very positive sense.

Halfway point in the league will very soon be reached. I think the attendance levels for some clubs are looking quite good.

Wonder what could possibly be affecting that number? TJFC have previously been recording some fantastic league game crowds. Then it drops suddenly for the Scottish Cup. it’s a confusing one - isn’t it?

Comeback anytime Sarto. Nice wee ground with all that’s needed to enjoy a few hours watching the game.

Probably was. Well done.

Dunbar certainly matched the more fancied team. A good game, Tremendous turnout, many travelling fans from Fife, a nervy period of added on time - as to be expected. But a result that’s going into the record books for all time. Rightly so. changed days, positive times. ️️️️

Wasn’t that just a good team performance today. Got stronger every minute that the game went on. Certainly appears that things are going in the right direction. It could easily have been more than three goals. However, any way you look at it, a three - nil away win to the undefeated league leaders is very creditable. Respect

Also some Dunbar guys missing from their selection today.

Yesterday (Vs Luncarty) was a guid day at the office. A cracking performance by many of the players resulted in a satisfying win. Last season, Luncarty made life difficult for DUFC, except for (paradox!!) possibly our finest display of the season up in Perthshire. Very much looking forward to the trip into West Lothian on Saturday.