Published: Thursday, 25th September, 2008 12:30
PENALTY DRAMA SAW KILBIRNIE THROUGH
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KILBIRNIE LADESIDE 1 v SHOTTS BON ACCORD 1
The Cup holders are safely through to the second round of this competition but they struggled to see off their Lanarkshire opponents, requiring victory in a penalty shoot-out to progress.
Top scorer from last season, Jamie Longworth, was back from a summer in America but boss Bryce stayed faithful to the team that had won so well in their previous outing at Hurlford.
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Major boost for darts ace
Stevenston darts player Robert Thornton's world title attempt came to an end in the second round - but he'll be pleased to have won a match at the highest level.
Jefferies praises 10-man Killie
Jim Jefferies says he watched Kilmarnock's best performance since he took charge at the weekend, as the Rugby Parkers beat Hibs 4-2.
THE THORN IS ON HIS WAY TO THE TOP
FAST-rising Stevenston darts ace Robert "The Thorn" Thornton, who has rocketed in the world rankings in the past six months, recorded a debut win at the 2009 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championships at London's Alexandra Palace last Friday.
BUFFS HAVE AN UN-ABBEY TIME
KILWINNING'S match against Maybole was always going to be difficult but playing with 10 men made things worse.
FURIOUS FRYE
ANGRY ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS boss Derek Frye hit out at refereeing standards in the game after he had two players sent off in Saturday's 3-1 defeat in Kirkconnel.
WELL WORTH THE WIN
CHANTS of Paper Roses reverberated around Fir Park as classy Killie clubbed Well on Monday night to close within two points of sixth-placed Aberdeen.
HARD SHIFT FOR BEITH
TITLE-chasing Beith had to put in a hard shift to claim the Premier League points with a win over a Rob Roy side who look a good bet to retain their place in the top division following promotion last season.
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Major boost for darts ace