County cup quotes
Joe McNee :- Its every players dream to play at the ground, it's a great experience and something that other teams will want to make it their goal for next year. It is a great affordable day out for all the family.
Livingston FC - Coach :- In hindsight we could of had the manager and a couple of players here to meet the players
Livingston United Star 13s' were chosen to be the ball boys for today - Lewis Muir - player said they found out last Friday they were to be ball boys and they were excited, spoke again with Lewis at the end of the day and he said it has been a long day and has had to run for lots of balls but.... he would like to do it again
Jodie, Lisa, Alice and Kayleigh :- Programme and raffle sellers have been up since 7am this morning to don the make-up and do their hair had to be here for 9am
BROXBURN AFC v ARMADALE SPORTS CLUB
MIDLAND ENGINEERING SERVICES (MES) COUNTY CUP UNDER 13s'
SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2009
Broxburn AFC - Coach - said they wanted to concentrate on the boys and would speak after the game
Armadale 13s' - Secretary Kenny MacIndoe :- We are going to win we will try hard the pitch is brilliant, beats Corrie Park.
Armadale 13s' - Coach :- Thanks to Livvy hopefully it'll be a great day the sun is trying to come out.
Armadale Captain - Mark- Mon the Dale
Benjamin Russell :- Impressed with the effort from the boys, Broxburn dominated 1st half, Armadale pushed in the 2nd half done well to get a goal. Good sportsmanship.
Craig Bothwell :- The boys have played really great it's a big park and now they've got to play extra time.
Scott Townsley - Referee :- Very entertaining, good football, good sportsmanship at the end, great to see
MOM chosen by Steve and Pam Thomas - Sponsors of the (MES) County Cup :- JACK PALLIN Armadale no. 9 - Jack was very consistent, he laid the equaliser, passing was great, 3 or 4 players stood out
Armadale Captain (after the game) - Mark said it was a good game, brilliant atmosphere
Goal scorer :- Arron Hannah it was great I was excited the atmosphere was fenominal
MOM :- Jack said it was superb when he heard his name it never put me off, our managers encouraged us at half time.
Armadale Coach - Alex Nimmo :- 6 years of soccer school, and the hard work has paid off, If you dont score goals you dont win. Big thanks to Livi and Broxburn for a good game
Armadale No 21 - Jack Hamilton :- said he was proud of himself the penalties cant put into words but I was crappin macel 1st I was thinking oh no this might be dodgy, saving the penalties I was happy cause I kent I had to save them.
Armadale No 15 - Robert Mackie - My uncle and wee brother Josh have came to watch us, it was good.
Armadale players and coaches put their hands together and thanked Iain for a great day
Iain Shaw - League Association Secretary - WLAYFC - What a great advert to start the weekends Cup Finals. Unfortunatley someone has to loose in penalties but this just adds to the excitement and atmosphere. The only disappointment was in Broxburn 13s' not coming in for the food after all the hard work and effort thats went into the whole weekend
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KERSE THISTLE v ARMADALE SPORTS CLUB UNDER 15s'
TAM DALYELL COUNTY CUP
SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2009
Billy Watson - Coach Armadale 15s' - The boys are buzzing we have a good run, we have only been beaten 3 times in 32 games and only once in our own area just on Thursday there. We have a squad of 17 and could only have 16 players today. We had to leave out Stephen Smith but he took the news like an adult, we have included Stephen in all the preperations for the build up of today
Ashley - Came to watch her wee brother who plays with the 15s' herewith all the family, and its freezing, hope Armadale score
Stuart and Robert - Forth Thistle 16s' - Armadale need to try and take control of the game get the ball under control and take time to pass. We've been here since about 9.40am its only a £1 to get in there's a big crowd the now. The pies are gid.
Thomas - Forth Thistle 16s' - I'm here to support Ali he used to play with us, watched the 1st game it was aw right eh, just a shame someone had to loose in penalties cause they both played really good they're only 11 or 12 and its a big big park for them to play on not only until the full time whistle but extra time to, they both stuck it out well. I'm coming back the mora
Granny - Last time I seen a game it was Scotland v Italy and that was about 50 yrs ago and this is every bit as good just as proffesional those laddies are off the streets, the talent they've got is great. Ken its just like a right International.
Sandy - Its a game of two halves, Broxburn was all over in the 1st half, Armadale came back in the 2nd not much happened in the 1st of extra time. The crowd are cheering the "Dale" on
Mr Swan - Good game, 1st half was Kerse. Armadale came back strong in the second half, really great game to watch
Jim Wilson - Champion match, very hard fought both teams well matched. Kerse showed more desire, Armadale appeared to freeze until the last 10 mins, there are a few players who stood out
MOM - chosen by Steve and Pam Thomas - SAM WEST No 8 Armadale captain - Sam led by example he laid some lovely balls through one of which led to goal. There were a few boys who could've been awarded MOM
Mary Mulligan - Presented the Tam Dalyell County Cup - Great game the lads played we hope they enjoyed it as much as we did
Jack Stewart on behalf of MOM Sam - Sam is passionate and would be really pleased to be awarded MOM, but disappointed to loose
Alan Lawson aka Flame - Good game we've done it to many times loads of chances just couldn't take them, we were in Stadium before the match and couldn't wait to get out there the crowd were brilliant
John Cooper - Kerse 15s' Coach - Game was great high standard by both teams Kerse wanted to win more than Armadale especially in the 1st half, we know we are a good side and we wouldn't be beaten until the final whistle
Martin Brown - Kerse 15s' Captain - Thought all the boys dug in played better than they have had all season, I am really proud to have led the team in our 5th cup final
Steve Maguire and Alan Brown - Kerse Coachs' - This game was a great advert for Youth football in the West Lothian. A great game for the neutral.
Both Armadale and Kerse - Big thanks for the hospitality
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DUNIPACE JUNIORS v BROXBURN ATHLETIC COLTS UNDER 19s'
COUNTY CUP
SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2009
Dad - It's a fast game fairly contested no niggles or anything on the park, best team to win
Mum - Good game both sides played well, no arguments or squaring up. Very good attitude
Dunipace Coach - Really good game, attractive football, few mistakes at the end cost us the game but there are no hard feelings, we had the lead three times. Good Luck to Broxburn
David Moodie - Dunipace No 10 - We were robbed, took the lead three times and lost
Scott Sutherand- Dunipace No 6 - I was subbed and its ma birthday, it was a good open game
Mino - Catering Manager - Livingston FC- Fantastic Organisation, I have never seen anything like this in Youth level where I am from we do not have. Iain Shaw I not know how he does it. I am looking forward to it all again tomorrow
MOM - Chosen by Referees' Secretary - Andrew Smith - SHAUN TOAL No 11 Broxburn AFC - His general play and the hat trick
Jamie Robertson - Broxburn AFC No 15 - Estatic to have won, the goal was vital, every goal was vital
Shaun Toal - Broxburn AFC No 11 - MOM - I am delighted every goal scored had the same feeling, getting the hat-trick I'm really chuffed, hearing my name over the tannoy I just kept my head down and got on with it
James Pegg - Coach Broxburn AFC - Great day. Great occassion. All thanks to the WLAYFC. Dunipace and Broxburn has had a good sporting game. Many thanks to the refs (Stuart Hammersley, Norman Brown, Grieg Easton and Paul Eardley) for all their hard work. Broxburn have had four teams in the finals and we have made a big thing of it
Cameron Baff - Head Coach Broxburn AFC - At the end of the day its not about us, its about the boys
James Pegg - Coach Broxburn AFC - Many thanks to Livi for allowing us to use their facilities and to the catering staff its all very much appreciated, thanks also to the coaching staff, Fiona, Alan, John and Cammy, all credit to them for their hard work time and effort its a lot of commitment
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Ball boys for today Sunday 26th April are Whitburn White 13s' - Craig Cooper - player - We found out last Friday and we are all very excited
BATHGATE ROSE v BROXBURN ATHLETIC COLTS14s'
JOCK ADAMSON COUNTY CUP
SUNDAY 26TH APRIL 2009
Mum of Goalkeeper - Gary Thomas -Bathgate Rose - We were in the same situation last year, where we lost we have family coming down from Dundee to watch
Margaret and Margaret - Wife and daughter of the late Jock Adamson - It is a great occasion in memory of Jock he'd be chuffed as hell. Great cup dedicated to him. Good luck to both teams. After the game they spoke of the whole experience and hoped to be back next year, said Jock would have been over the moon
Amy and Ruth Swan - Are here to support their dad who is one of the referees' today, they siad dad takes us to some of his games and we enjoy it, we were here last year and enjoy it.
Granny and Grampa of Gary Thomas - Bathgate Rose Goalkeeper - Has came all the way from Dundee, we would love to see the games more often but its so early in the morning, we were here last year and thouroughly enjoyed it. It was a lovely drive down and walking into the stadium and seeing the yellow seats and green grass is lovely. We were taken right up here (Executive Box) and put the heating on. Its a lovely day.
Ian Wilson and John Mitchell - SYFA - It was a hard fought game, better players in the Broxburn side, No 8 and No 10 stood out, and No8 in Bathgate side had a good game, the game was dominated by the two teams in defence.
Ian and John - Chose MOM as - Dean Donaldson - No8 Captain Broxburn
Mum, Gran and Grampa - MOM - No 8 Dean Donaldson - Broxburn - Thought it was a fantastic game Bathgate are our biggest conteders, beat last week, very proud today. Paul had a couple of good saves
Mum of Goalkeeper - Paul Muir - Broxburn - Proud of Paul for the 2nd year running we were the underdogs
Zack - No 11 - Bathgate Rose - Could have played better
Grant - No 15 - Bathgate Rose - We should have got that penalty
Ian - No 6 - Captain - Bathgate Rose - We couldn't get our touch together, never had mid field, middle of middle mid field, we played more defence. It was a stonewall penalty. 2nd time we've been beat in the final
MOM - No8 Dean Donaldson - Captain Broxburn - When the final whistle blew I was told I was MOM. I was surprised, I had to go the front to get MOM then cause I'm the captain I had to go to the back to pick up the cup. It was a good game.
Jamie No 15 - Broxburn - Jamie was taken to St Johns after twisting his knee on field of play he was in the hospital for over two hours and came back to the stadium to watch the rest of the final with his leg bandaged from top to toe said he was that they won and his leg really hurt because he has torn ligaments
Liam No 10 Broxburn scored the 3rd goal, and said it was a cracker I scored from 25 yards it was an amazing feeling scoring the crowd were cool
Andrew - No 14 Broxburn - Scored the 2nd goal it was mental. Great experience
FAULDHOUSE FCA v BLACKBURN UTD 16s'
ROBERT MacMILLIAN COUNTY CUP
SUNDAY 26TH APRIL 2009
Joe Timmins and Rob secretary of Fauldhouse - Its a wide park suits them, we have been here 4 times, James No 4 has been five times its his 5th final the 13s', 14s' the 14's again when he went down to his own age group, 15s' and today with the 16s'
Liam - Forth Thistle 16s - Has come to support his friend who plays for Blackburn, its been a good game to watch. Good aggresion and commitment from both teams, evenly matched
Unnamed - Blackburn are stronger side better positioning, Stadium is quiet nice, great for the lads
Fauldhouse Supporter - Its £2.10 for a steak pie and £1.80 for a Scotch pie, no tasted the Scotch but the steak are gid
David Allen, Craig Smith and Dylan - Even rough game, a bit scrappy both sides we're all here supporting our pals
Jo-Jo - Well thought game I would give MOM to David Pollock
Jamie Mitchell - aged 9 - Good game, we're here to support Fauldhouse and my dad took us to the wrong end and we were sitting with Blackburn. We had to move
Kate - Mikeys' mum - Mikey was excited this morning, he even had me iron his strip which is a first
Carlyn and Scott - Played well, pretty even game. Fauldhouse need to get their finger out n get a goal.
Robert Swan - Volunteer - Association do a fantastic job, dont know what they would do without Iain and Debbie, they are always on the go always organising something
Ian Goodbrand - Forth Thistle 16s' coach - Good evenly matched teams, two hard working sides, the referee is good (Graham Swan)
Stephens' mum and dad - Armadale 16s' - Good match, really hard fought game. Better team is winning
Callum - Forth Thistle 16s' - Here to support my pals from school, good game, Blackburn are the better team
Jade, Jodie, Laura, Dominque and Tiffany pals with Calum they enjoy the football but dont go, enjoyed today, its been good. Would like to be cheerleaders
MOM - David chose No6 Ryan Kelloch - Captain Blackburn- Ryan took control of the game, just his general play, very strong
Malki - Head Coach - Fauldhouse - Very disappointed its the 1st final we have lost in four years, seven times we have won a cup final. Congratulations to Blackburn. Hopefully we will come back for the league
Ryan Kelloch - MOM - Feels privillaged, could've played better, worked hard to get the ball
Declan McGivern aka Deco - No3 Blackburn - Just wants a mention
Mark Campbell - Coach - Blackburn - Thought the best team won, difficult game, very physical, we had a bit more quality in the middle. All the boys played well and all 16 boys got on
Brian Smillie - Head coach - Blackburn -Support was great, sang song "There's only one". The majority of the boys have been together for a couple of years, they work hard and train hard. We have had six boys taken for pro youth. The parents of those boys still come and support us. Britains' got talent. We've got talent
BROXBURN ATHLETIC COLTS v FAULDHOUSE FCA 17s'
COUNTY CUP
SUNDAY 26TH APRIL 2009
Jim Leslie - Dad - No 20 Charlie Broxburn - 20 minutes played both sides evenly matched, few chances created still 0-0
Jamie Leslie - Forth Thistle 16s' - Here to support older brother, evenly matched, brother is excited about today
Graham Slessor - Dad - No 14 Ryan - Broxburn - Just came in for this game, its a good game, pretty even, could go to penalties
Viv - Neutral - Came to support his wife he has not seen her all weekend and hope everyone appreciates the time and effort that has been put into the finals its all voluntatry and long hours, Fauldhouse player got a sore one there, No 15 is MOM
Rebekah - Neutral - Likes the look of the white team (Fauldhouse), cause the other team is quite rough. Good passing, the crowds are mental
Thomas - Forth Thistle 16s' - Thinks Broxburn will win, play is good
Gordon MacKenzie - Fauldhouse - Ridiculous that St. Johns not here for the laddie, cant expect coaches to deal with it, it was a late tackle. Fauldhouse are the better team
John - Its a good game, fast. Very entertaining
Denise - Wanted to come today because it was Cup Finals and wanted to see what it was all about, see what the set up was. Its a very good game, but about the player that was injured, nobody knew wkere the key was for the stretcher
Liam - Scrappy game, not much go think its because of the injury made the game go a bit flat, hopefully it'l be a better 2nd half
John Kirkwood - Netural -Referee - Here for two games. Overall the facilities are 1st class, for kids it is something they will remember for life, they may never get the chance again. Some of the play not up to quality a bit disappointed. 1st aid not open, it takes a long time for the game to pick up again. Pleased to see crowds.
Sharon - Netural - Its a midfield battle, both teams evenly matched and would be surprised if more than one goal decides it.
Jamie - Netural - Typical Cup Final, both teams giving everything. Fauldhouse have came out in the 2nd half looking sharper and determined
Wullie - Netural - Overall the weekend is another well run final games. Well organised and well supported. Good attendance over the course of the weekend. Six finals have been played with the manner come to be expected of Cup Finals
Peter McRitchie - Vice Chairman - One word I am a one word man. SUPERB
Lisa - Livingston Reception - Brilliant, really easy shift and no problems
Stewards - Good weekend and it went without to many hitches
Paul Turner- Great weekend. Very successful
Shauna Turner- Great for the lads to be able to play in a stadium like this
Jay and Euan - Couldn't see much for officials standing talking at the wall
Josh and Jamie - Still here and still enjoying it
Craig Shaw - Brilliant, excellent. Good experience. I played on junior park and thought that was great. Wish we could've had this
Chris - SFA - Better 2nd half, competitive game. Fauldhouse is the better side, Broxburn came back with a good goal. Played in good spirit. Cracking atmosphere. I am putting a couple of the lads through their level one coaching badge. Its great experience
MOM - Billy Hutchison - No 12 Fauldhouse
Ian Goodbrand - Forth Thistle 16s' Coach - A goal worthy of winning any Cup Final
Broxburn - Coach - The laddies gave 110%. We were a bag of nerves. Deserved 2nd goal. Been a good day all round.
Craig Purves - No 5 Captain Broxburn - Palyed good but deserved better. Proud of the boys. Everyone expected it to be a walk over we proved them wrong
MOM - Billy Hutchison - No12 Fauldhouse - I was surprised, it was great, flabergasted, was knackered. We were aw right, made it hard for ourselves
James Poterala - Captain Fauldhouse - Soups good. We didn't play to best of our ability, could have played better. We did do well though. Overall in general for all the boys they played well
Lewis - Is here with his daddy and big brother - Dad is Coach and big brother is Kieran Mckee No4 Fauldhouse Lewis said he enjoyed it they kept scoring Lewis trains too and he is going to play for Rangers
Rab McKee - Coach - Fauldhouse - Good to get Cup Final win. Good pick me up after Scottish Cup defeat. David Swan No 15got winning goal today. Rab thanked Broxburn for a good game
James Warrington - Secretary - Fauldhouse - Delighted to win the cup again. Really enjoyed the occasion
Yvonne - Have to say I was fortunate enough to speak with 5 of the teams at their post match tea and the respect they showed one another and their manners honestly all the boys are a credit to themselves, their team, coaches, their parents, their community and to the WLAYFC. Fauldhouse 17s' thought they looked so smart in their suits where did you get them?
The closing statement from Iain Shaw - League Secretary of the WLAYFC
Iain is knackered. Tremendous weekend. The volunteer help and support has been 1st class. Staff at Livingston have been so helpful, nothing is a problem. The attitude of teams in all games tremendous. Thanks to all