Hamilton Advertiser - Sport - Football

Burnley ace Brian is living the dream

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EX-ACCIES defender Brian Easton is a man who is living the dream.

Carluke Rovers get back on track with a thumping win against Royal Albert.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DARREN Hamilton snatched a goal either side of the interval to set up Carluke Rovers for a comfortable 4-1 win over Royal Albert in their clash at the weekend.

Motherwell consolidate third spot

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MOTHERWELL consolidated their third-place slot in the SPL with a vital win over rivals St Johnstone at Fir Park on Saturday.

Motherwell's John Beaton loves job as referee

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JOHN Beaton admits he loves life as a referee and is proud to be one of the country’s top emerging whistlers.

Referee John Beaton admits he couldn’t operate without the support of family and employers.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JOHN Beaton is delighted with the progress he’s made as a grade one referee, but said his job would be impossible without the support system he has in place.

Vics topple Second Division leaders Carluke in a game riddled with controversial red cards.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TERRY DIGHAM celebrated his appointment as Blantyre Vics’ captain by netting a late winner to topple Central League second division leaders Carluke Rovers.

Win over Vics pushes Wishaw up to eighth in the Central League Second Division.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WISHAW boss John McKeown answered an emergency SOS to help his side record their first win under his charge – but ended up crocked.

Central League Second Division round-up.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CARLUKE Rovers have set an impressive pace which has seen the Lanarkshire side create a nine-point cushion at the top of the Central League Second Division.

Emirates Scottish Cup round-up.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BLANTYRE Vics were left counting the cost of two early goals as they crashed out at the third round stage of the Emirates Scottish Cup despite staging a spirited second half fightback.

Larkhall dumped Thorniewood out of the Scottish Cup with a 5-2 demolition.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LARKHALL THISTLE hit three goals in a five-minute second half spell to dump Thorniewood 5-2 and earn a place in the Emirates Scottish Cup fourth round.

SPL legends lift GAP Challenge Cup at New Douglas Park

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A TEAM of SPL legends and media pundits lifted the Glasgow Abstinence Awareness (GAP) Challenge Cup at Hamilton Accies’ New Douglas Park on Sunday.

Sub Steve Jackson inspires Carluke to a good win over Wishaw.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SUPERSUB Steve Jackson climbed off the bench to inspire Carluke Rovers to a 5-2 win over Wishaw.

Carluke and Lanark reach cup's fourth round

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CARLUKE ROVERS and Lanark United were the only county teams to reach the Emirates Scottish Cup fourth round after the weekend weather wiped out several fixtures.

Another victory as Carluke secure lead at the top of the table

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CARLUKE Rovers beat Stonehouse Violet 4-1 on Saturday – their ninth win in 11 games – to consolidate their six point lead at the top of the Central Second Division.

Shotts Bon Accord crush Ardrossan to climb to second

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CRAIG Miles hit a hat-trick and Stefan McLuskie a double as Shotts Bon Accord beat Ardrossan Winton Rovers 7-0 to claim second place in the Super First Division.

Lanarkshire junior clubs look ahead to cup fixtures

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Emirates Scottish Junior Cup, third round, dominates Saturday’s county card with most of the local clubs in confident mood after recent results in cup and league.

Blantyre Rangers dumped out of cup by Wishaw HSFP

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WISHAW HSFP eased through to the next round of the West of Scotland Amateur Cup following a hard-fought victory over Blantyre Rangers on the 3G surface at the Jock Stein Centre in Hillhouse.

Mixed fortunes for Lanarkshire junior sides

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IAN RANKIN enjoyed a winning debut in his second stint as Newmains boss, as they beat Rossvale 2-1.

Central League Second Division round-up.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CARLUKE Rovers will host their second top-of-the-table clash inside a month when Forth Wanderers visit the John Cumming Stadium on Saturday.

New Academy aims to give young Frenchmen a chance in Scottish football.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NOT many people trade the bright lights of Paris for the winter gloom of Scotland, but Chris Ewing is delighted to have done just that.