Bo'ness stand in Souters' cup path
Bo'ness stand in Souters' cup path
THEY may be juniors, but Bo'ness United will present high-flying Selkirk with a big challenge if they are to make round two of the Scottish Cup, writes Kenny Paterson.
Paul Brownlee's side host the reigning East Super League champions on September 25 - and Bo'ness will include Fraser Forrest, the Jedburgh Grammar PE teacher who formerly played with Alloa Athletic, in their line-up.
Selkirk will also have to look out for Andy Shirra, the ex-Stenhousemuir midfielder who has represented Scotland's junior team.
Meanwhile, the Souters face Preston Athletic tomorrow at Yarrow Park looking for their fourth premier division win in a row after defeating Tynecastle 2-1 last weekend.
Steven Sharkey and Steven Noble have both been released at their own requests, but coach Bryan Templeton is justifiably in confident mood.
He said: "We are playing well at the moment and everybody is going about with a little swagger, which is great.
"Last week against Tynecastle we could well have won by more, and they are a respected side. It's great getting results like this, and we will be looking for another three points on Saturday."
Goals from Jason Inglis and Paul Hossack were Selkirk's reward for a battling performance against Tynecastle.
Jason Cockburn was chopped down for a penalty just before the break, which Inglis expertly tucked away. And Hossack's brave header from a Cockburn flick-on meant a Wayne McIntosh goal for the hosts on 70 minutes proved irrelevant.
Tomorrow's game against Preston Athletic kicks off at 2.30pm.
Bo'ness United factfile
Founded in 1945, Bo'ness have won the Scottish Junior Cup on three occasions.
Nicknamed The BU, they play at Newtown Park which has a 7,500 capacity.
Former players include Hearts legend Donald Ford, Northern Ireland international George O'Boyle, and Rangers, Everton and Scotland star Alex Scott.
They are reigning East Super League champions, winning the title by three points from Linlithgow Rose.
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