MATCH PREVIEW | KILBIRNIE LADESIDE (H) | PYRAMID LIVE SOUTH CHALLENGE CUP

- Last weekend, the Dale defeated Sauchie for a second time this season. How did you feel about the team’s performance. 
For the first ten minutes, I thought it was a bit scrappy, with both teams trying to settle into the game. After that, for the next 35 minutes, I thought we were excellent and deserved to go into half-time in the lead.
The second half was similar, and I thought we played some great football in spells. Sauchie had a chance that we cleared off the line, but apart from that, I can’t remember Murph having too much to do. We had our own chances to increase the lead and with some better final balls and finishing it could have been more.
Overall, we were delighted with the performance, the three points, and a clean sheet on the road.

- CB is beginning to hit form. Six goals in his last five matches. He’s hitting form at the right time with some big matches coming up. 
We had no doubt that CB would contribute with good numbers again this season. He set high standards for himself last year and is always looking to improve. He trains the way he plays, looks after himself, and continues to develop his game. We’re looking forward to seeing how far he can go this season.

- It was good to see Lennon back in action especially with the double matchday coming up. Is there any other injury concerns ? 
It’s great to have Lenny back after such a long spell out. Unfortunately, Ben Woloszyn picked up a foot injury last week and has broken a bone in his foot, so we’ll need to monitor his recovery closely.
Jase Gregory also took a knock, but it was good to see him back training last night. Dom Kane has returned to training as well and will be full training next week which is a real positive, as we’ll need as many fit players as possible over the next couple of weeks.

- Kilbirnie Ladeside currently occupy second spot in the WoSFL table. What are you expecting from the visitors tomorrow ?
Kilbirnie will be a very difficult fixture for us. You only have to look at their league position and results to see that. Teams from the West Premier are always tough to play against, as they are well organised and competitive. That said, we have a very strong squad and believe we can go toe-to-toe with anyone on our day. We’re really looking forward to the fixture, as it gives us a break from a hard run of league matches.

Thanks again Stoogs and good luck to you and the lads.
Thanks Graeme