Beaks will probe junior cup tie trouble

Oct 9 2009 by Mike Wilson

JUNIOR beaks will probe the scenes of shame which marred Glenafton’s shock 2-1 win over Kilbirnie in the first round of the Emirates Scottish Cup.

Police reinforcements dashed to New Cumnock and the tie was held up for 25 minutes after fans battled.

Assistant secretary Joe Black vowed: “Both clubs will be asked for their views and the matter will be dealt with at the next management meeting.”

The ugly violence took away from Glens’ super win over the Ardagh Cup holders. David Clapperton gave them an interval lead and although Paul Bell equalised, sub Brian Miller hit a deflected winner.

Glens have signed defender Jordan Mullen and midfielder Aaron Scoular from Ayr United under 19s.

Holders AUCHINLECK beat New Elgin 4-0 with John Boyle scoring a hat-trick. Danny McKelvie wrapped it up.

Cup favourites IRVINE MEADOW toiled to a 1-0 win at Bankfoot. The highlight was a brilliant solo goal by former Ayr United player Chris Strain just before the interval.

WHITLETTS came back from Hermes with a 1-0 win thanks to a Mark Cameron header from a David McGivern cross. Earlier, teenager Matthew Santos had a goal ruled offside.

David Cunningham is off the transfer list and signed a year’s extension to his deal.

Injury hit TROON flopped 2-1 to Benburb but could have forced a replay right at the death.

Trailing 2-0, Ricky Hanvey got one back in injury time direct from a wind assisted corner.

Then when the Bens keeper dropped a free-kick which was hoisted into the box, Brian Mitchell just failed to cash in.

LUGAR managed only a Bryan Kelly goal as they lost 3-1 at home to Glenrothes. Darren McMahon has returned from a stint at Stranraer while defender Craig Muir is on the transfer list.