Walking football players in the Galloway area are being encouraged to lead a healthier lifestyle in a new campaign being driven by the Scottish FA and alcohol education charity Drinkaware.
It was a chastening experience for South of Scotland League teams in the South Region Challenge Cup as only Threave Rovers progressed to the third round after beating fellow SOS league outfit Creetown 7-1.
Threave Rovers are searching for a new manager after player-boss Scott Wilby left this week, saying he had lost the “drive and motivation” to take the club forward.
After two trips to the capital that ended in two defeats, Star ended their losing run against East Stirlingshire but for most it almost felt like another loss.
Threave Rovers player-boss Scott Wilby issued a rallying cry to the fans to get behind them for their massive Lowland League play-off clash against Kelty Hearts.
Dalbeattie Star went into this, their penultimate league match of the season, knowing victory in both games would guarantee their Lowland League status and after this excellent 4-1 victory over Selkirk, it was halfway to job done.
Dalbeattie Star’s unbeaten came to an end at Cumbernauld Colts last Saturday but thanks to Vale of Leithen’s defeat at Civil Service Strollers it was as we were before the match.
Dalbeattie Star’s winning run came to an end in the most agonising of circumstances, but the unbeaten run continues with just five league matches remaining
Top sporting talent across the Galloway area were recognised at the 15th Wigtownshire Sports Council’s sports personality of the year awards last week.
St Cuthbert Wanderers remain top of the South of Scotland League after an impressive 2-0 win over fellow title challengers Bonnyton Thistle last weekend.
