Football

Linlithgow Rose got life in the East of Scotland League off to a goal filled start with a 10-0 win at Inverkeithing Hill Swifts on Wednesday.

Linlithgow Rose gaffer Mark Bradley reckons the East of Scotland League giants are already a senior club in everything but name.

In the last of the qualifying rounds of the League Cup, Penicuik Athletic travelled to Prestonfield to play Linlithgow Rose who had only managed a single point from both their previous games.

The latest game in the Pro Evolution Soccer series was previewed in Scotland this week and deputy sports editor for Scotland, David Oliver, headed along to Celtic Park to try the new game that now includes all the Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership teams.

Linlithgow Rose were left on the brink in the League Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Sauchie Juniors on Wednesday night.

Linlithgow Rose drew a blank on Saturday with a goalless draw in their first match as a senior team, following their switch to the East of Scotland League.

Former professional footballer Alex Donald travelled from his Ballymena home to combine a family visit to his native Kirkliston with a search for gold last week.

Linlithgow Rose kick off a new era as an East of Scotland League club this week - against some old faces from the junior ranks.

The close season has been a short one to say the least for Linlithgow Rose – but has been a lot smoother in terms of squad changes, writes Ian MacLean.

Linlithgow Rose were 2-0 winners over former junior rivals Kelty Hearts in a pre-season friendly at Prestonfield on Monday night.

Betfred Cup football comes to Linlithgow on Saturday when Prestonfield hosts the Group F encounter between Livingston and Annan Athletic.

Linlithgow Rose gaffer Mark Bradley was proud his makeshift side held their own for large spells against Scottish Premiership big guns Hibs.

Bo’ness United’s long-laid plan to play on a new 3G surface at Newtown Park next season is over, after the discovery of an underground mine entry/shaft at the ground.

Bo’ness United gaffer Steve Kerrigan has revealed that he was not surprised by Billy Ogilvie’s recent resignation as manager of his former club Arthurlie.

Linlithgow Rose boss Mark Bradley says he is relishing the chance to learn at close quarters from Hibernian boss Neil Lennon.

Bo’ness United face the disruptive prospect of being unable to play home games at Newtown Park during the opening weeks of next season.

The greatest show on earth is upon us today when Russia kick off against Saudi Arabia.