Football

Bo’ness United boss Max Christie says he’s cautiously optimistic of the club’s chances of success next season after adding five new players to his squad.

Linlithgow and Bo’ness will once again have juniors teams in the ranks after two clubs were officially accepted into the Scottish Junior Football Association for next season.

Dundee United youngster Scott Banks says the taste of success at promotion-winning Clyde has left him desperate to sample some more.

Linlithgow Rose boss Mark Bradley says he’s pleased to sign striker Ross Allum and hopes he and Tommy Coyne can fire the Rose to success next season.

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Nine-man Linlithgow Rose exited the King Cup at the semi-final stage after Keith Lough’s last-gasp strike in extra time secured Bonnyrigg Rose’s place in the final at Prestonfield on Wednesday.

Bo’ness United boss Max Christie insists anything other than winning the Premier League next season would be considered a failure.

New Linlithgow Rose striker Ross Allum has insisted signing for the club was a “no-brainer”.

Scotland Women’s manager Shelley Kerr has named her squad which take part in the Women’s World Cup finals next month.

Using Uefa’s disciplinary points system, we’ve examined each teams’ points total across the four divisions over the course of the 2018-19 season up to the 36-game mark.

Bo’ness United overcame East of Scotland champions Bonnyrigg Rose in a sudden death shootout to qualify for the final of the League Cup after a thrilling night at Carmuirs, writes Kevin McAlpine.

Michael Gemmell believes if the right Bo’ness United turn up they can beat his former side Bonnyrigg Rose and book their place in the League Cup final.

Linlithgow Rose boss Mark Bradley urged his players to make sure they don’t finish the season empty handed ahead of their last chance of silverware.

A strong second-half showing earned Bo’ness United a place in the semi-finals of the League Cup after an eight-goal thriller at Foresters Park.

Bo’ness United finished second and completed their East of Scotland League Conference B campaign with a routine victory over Dalkeith Thistle at King’s Park.

In an impact which has been nothing short of sensational, Bo’ness United won another two matches this week to make it 13 victories on the spin under Max Christie, writes Craig Goldthorp.

Linlithgow Rose did what they needed to do at St Andrews on Saturday to take the Conference C title race to the final day.

Over the years, the Scottish lower leagues have been a breeding ground for numerous young talent.