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Den Spark

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For anyone interested, here's my biased 'Lochee Utd point of view' match report. Incidentally, thought the ref had an outstanding game. Wasn't subjected to the usual vitriol I hear at junior games so he must have been doing something right. No idea where he's from, but his name is Graham Grainger. Hope he gets the final.

 

 

 

Troon FC 0 Lochee United 2

Lochee United returned from Ayrshire with yet another Scottish Cup victory and a place in the semi-finals for the second year running.

But home side Troon made it a difficult passage for the Bluebells with a spirited display, particularly in the second half.

The only change in the visitors’ line-up from last week’s win over Tayport was Logan Davie in for Danny Cavanagh in midfield.

The visitors were up against a driving rain and wind in the first half but were first to threaten with a Scott McComiskie shot that was well held by Troon keeper Scott Johnstone.

Scott Webster then made a strong run into the Troon box but was eventually crowded out.

The home side had their first serious attempt at goal on 12 minutes when left back Jack Sherrie’s 20-yard shot was excellently pushed over by Jordan Millar. Minutes later, a free kick in a dangerous position saw Dean Keenan’s effort being diverted round the post for a corner.

Lochee were soon back up the other end and Davie’s ball into the box just failed to find Grant Lawson or Connor Birse.

On 20 minutes a superb driving run down the left wing ended with new boy Ross McDonald’s effort being blocked by the outrushing Johnstone.

There were chances at both ends but Lochee broke the deadlock on 32 minutes. A great move down the left involving Lawson, McComiskie and McDonald ended with LAWSON slamming the ball into the net from close range.

Lochee just deserved their half time lead and were looking forward to playing with their backs against the conditions, but the second half had barely started when the wind and rain eased.

In the first minute Sherrie had a chance at the back post which Millar hacked clear for a corner.

On the hour mark Lochee had an opportunity to kill the game. Birse beat the offside trap and burst clear but his dink over goalkeeper Johnstone was cleared off the line by Sherrie.

Troon brought on their first sub, Ross McCrea for Dean Fulton and his presence re-energised the home side who were beginning to win the midfield battle.

Jamie Martin had a shot parried by Millar and cleared by Webster, but despite having more of the ball they rarely seriously threatened the visitors’ goal and, in fact, Webster almost made it two for Lochee when his effort was cleared away for a corner. When Dougie Cameron’s corner came over McComiskie was within a whisker of connecting with his head.

Although being pressed back somewhat, there was no way through the Lochee defence and two great blocks by Cameron illustrated that the lead wasn’t going to be surrendered easily.

A bad mistake by Andy Strachan saw him give the ball away to Birse but neither he nor McComiskie could find a way past Johnstone in the home goal who made a double save.

Then, in the last minute of normal time, Lochee wrapped things up. Davie made the running down the right and when his cross came over, McCOMISKIE was there to hit the ball with the outside of his boot and send it past Johnstone.

So Lochee made it through to another semi-final but credit to Troon who made them fight all the way.

 

Troon: Johnstone, McCreadie, Sherrie, Clark, Strachan, Keenan, Fulton (McCrea 62), Murphy (Maley 73), Pooler, Stevenson, Martin (Chatham 73)

Lochee Utd: Millar, Kirk, Kenneth, McDonald, Webster, Cameron, Davie, Lawson, McNally, Birse, McComiskie. Subs not used: Reid, Cavanagh, Ritchie, Deasley, McWalter.

 

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ex-german exile

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I too think this. Maybe Alba have a contract though but should be easy to shift across as they are both BBC. The commentary wastes it as it stands.
Perhaps individuals should go and learn Gaelic...given that it is a Gaelic language  channel!  
No it's not.
Like I say, Yes it is. It's pretty obvious he's referring BBC Alba as the Gaelic channel.
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8 minutes ago, ex-german exile said:

Like I say, Yes it is. It's pretty obvious he's referring BBC Alba as the Gaelic channel.

Yet he replied to the post suggesting that the match be shown on BBC Scotland with an English commentary.

Not that it's important, I think we all know the difference between the channels.

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There seems to be a bizarre flurry of red dot anger caused by the suggestion that people might want to watch the biggest game of the Junior season in a language they can understand, which to me doesn't seem like such an unreasonable suggestion. Perhaps those who are getting salty can expand on why they find themselves in such a lather. 

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12 minutes ago, Shanner said:

There seems to be a bizarre flurry of red dot anger caused by the suggestion that people might want to watch the biggest game of the Junior season in a language they can understand

Good luck finding that language.

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Wonder how the semis will pan out this year. Despite the Bankies fans desire to progress to the semis there's still every chance of a possible repeat of last years final should Hurlford win and avoid Talbot in the semis. There's also the very real opportunity of a second successive semi final between Talbot and Lochee - the only team ever to beat Talbot in one leg of the two legged format since they were introduced back in 2009. The odds on both happening at the start of the season must have been immense.

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9 minutes ago, TFW said:

Wonder how the semis will pan out this year. Despite the Bankies fans desire to progress to the semis there's still every chance of a possible repeat of last years final should Hurlford win and avoid Talbot in the semis. There's also the very real opportunity of a second successive semi final between Talbot and Lochee - the only team ever to beat Talbot in one leg of the two legged format since they were introduced back in 2009. The odds on both happening at the start of the season must have been immense.

Obviously there is an element of "Luck of the draw", but most folk would have tipped Hurlford and Talbot to get to the semis at least, and Lochee wouldn't have been too far behind them.  Largs are the only real surprise at this point.

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2 hours ago, Den Spark said:

For anyone interested, here's my biased 'Lochee Utd point of view' match report. Incidentally, thought the ref had an outstanding game. Wasn't subjected to the usual vitriol I hear at junior games so he must have been doing something right. No idea where he's from, but his name is Graham Grainger. Hope he gets the final.

 

 

 

Troon FC 0 Lochee United 2

Lochee United returned from Ayrshire with yet another Scottish Cup victory and a place in the semi-finals for the second year running.

But home side Troon made it a difficult passage for the Bluebells with a spirited display, particularly in the second half.

The only change in the visitors’ line-up from last week’s win over Tayport was Logan Davie in for Danny Cavanagh in midfield.

The visitors were up against a driving rain and wind in the first half but were first to threaten with a Scott McComiskie shot that was well held by Troon keeper Scott Johnstone.

Scott Webster then made a strong run into the Troon box but was eventually crowded out.

The home side had their first serious attempt at goal on 12 minutes when left back Jack Sherrie’s 20-yard shot was excellently pushed over by Jordan Millar. Minutes later, a free kick in a dangerous position saw Dean Keenan’s effort being diverted round the post for a corner.

Lochee were soon back up the other end and Davie’s ball into the box just failed to find Grant Lawson or Connor Birse.

On 20 minutes a superb driving run down the left wing ended with new boy Ross McDonald’s effort being blocked by the outrushing Johnstone.

There were chances at both ends but Lochee broke the deadlock on 32 minutes. A great move down the left involving Lawson, McComiskie and McDonald ended with LAWSON slamming the ball into the net from close range.

Lochee just deserved their half time lead and were looking forward to playing with their backs against the conditions, but the second half had barely started when the wind and rain eased.

In the first minute Sherrie had a chance at the back post which Millar hacked clear for a corner.

On the hour mark Lochee had an opportunity to kill the game. Birse beat the offside trap and burst clear but his dink over goalkeeper Johnstone was cleared off the line by Sherrie.

Troon brought on their first sub, Ross McCrea for Dean Fulton and his presence re-energised the home side who were beginning to win the midfield battle.

Jamie Martin had a shot parried by Millar and cleared by Webster, but despite having more of the ball they rarely seriously threatened the visitors’ goal and, in fact, Webster almost made it two for Lochee when his effort was cleared away for a corner. When Dougie Cameron’s corner came over McComiskie was within a whisker of connecting with his head.

Although being pressed back somewhat, there was no way through the Lochee defence and two great blocks by Cameron illustrated that the lead wasn’t going to be surrendered easily.

A bad mistake by Andy Strachan saw him give the ball away to Birse but neither he nor McComiskie could find a way past Johnstone in the home goal who made a double save.

Then, in the last minute of normal time, Lochee wrapped things up. Davie made the running down the right and when his cross came over, McCOMISKIE was there to hit the ball with the outside of his boot and send it past Johnstone.

So Lochee made it through to another semi-final but credit to Troon who made them fight all the way.

 

Troon: Johnstone, McCreadie, Sherrie, Clark, Strachan, Keenan, Fulton (McCrea 62), Murphy (Maley 73), Pooler, Stevenson, Martin (Chatham 73)

Lochee Utd: Millar, Kirk, Kenneth, McDonald, Webster, Cameron, Davie, Lawson, McNally, Birse, McComiskie. Subs not used: Reid, Cavanagh, Ritchie, Deasley, McWalter.

 

That seems a fair enough match report. :)

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3 hours ago, Den Spark said:

For anyone interested, here's my biased 'Lochee Utd point of view' match report. Incidentally, thought the ref had an outstanding game. Wasn't subjected to the usual vitriol I hear at junior games so he must have been doing something right. No idea where he's from, but his name is Graham Grainger. Hope he gets the final.

 

 

 

Troon FC 0 Lochee United 2

Lochee United returned from Ayrshire with yet another Scottish Cup victory and a place in the semi-finals for the second year running.

But home side Troon made it a difficult passage for the Bluebells with a spirited display, particularly in the second half.

The only change in the visitors’ line-up from last week’s win over Tayport was Logan Davie in for Danny Cavanagh in midfield.

The visitors were up against a driving rain and wind in the first half but were first to threaten with a Scott McComiskie shot that was well held by Troon keeper Scott Johnstone.

Scott Webster then made a strong run into the Troon box but was eventually crowded out.

The home side had their first serious attempt at goal on 12 minutes when left back Jack Sherrie’s 20-yard shot was excellently pushed over by Jordan Millar. Minutes later, a free kick in a dangerous position saw Dean Keenan’s effort being diverted round the post for a corner.

Lochee were soon back up the other end and Davie’s ball into the box just failed to find Grant Lawson or Connor Birse.

On 20 minutes a superb driving run down the left wing ended with new boy Ross McDonald’s effort being blocked by the outrushing Johnstone.

There were chances at both ends but Lochee broke the deadlock on 32 minutes. A great move down the left involving Lawson, McComiskie and McDonald ended with LAWSON slamming the ball into the net from close range.

Lochee just deserved their half time lead and were looking forward to playing with their backs against the conditions, but the second half had barely started when the wind and rain eased.

In the first minute Sherrie had a chance at the back post which Millar hacked clear for a corner.

On the hour mark Lochee had an opportunity to kill the game. Birse beat the offside trap and burst clear but his dink over goalkeeper Johnstone was cleared off the line by Sherrie.

Troon brought on their first sub, Ross McCrea for Dean Fulton and his presence re-energised the home side who were beginning to win the midfield battle.

Jamie Martin had a shot parried by Millar and cleared by Webster, but despite having more of the ball they rarely seriously threatened the visitors’ goal and, in fact, Webster almost made it two for Lochee when his effort was cleared away for a corner. When Dougie Cameron’s corner came over McComiskie was within a whisker of connecting with his head.

Although being pressed back somewhat, there was no way through the Lochee defence and two great blocks by Cameron illustrated that the lead wasn’t going to be surrendered easily.

A bad mistake by Andy Strachan saw him give the ball away to Birse but neither he nor McComiskie could find a way past Johnstone in the home goal who made a double save.

Then, in the last minute of normal time, Lochee wrapped things up. Davie made the running down the right and when his cross came over, McCOMISKIE was there to hit the ball with the outside of his boot and send it past Johnstone.

So Lochee made it through to another semi-final but credit to Troon who made them fight all the way.

 

Troon: Johnstone, McCreadie, Sherrie, Clark, Strachan, Keenan, Fulton (McCrea 62), Murphy (Maley 73), Pooler, Stevenson, Martin (Chatham 73)

Lochee Utd: Millar, Kirk, Kenneth, McDonald, Webster, Cameron, Davie, Lawson, McNally, Birse, McComiskie. Subs not used: Reid, Cavanagh, Ritchie, Deasley, McWalter.

 

Good report,DS. Subjective question I know,but how does this Lochee side compare to the Eddie Wolecki side of 2005 that featured guys like Ray McKinnon and Philip Hagen?

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