Published: Thursday, 27th November, 2008 12:30
BACK TO EARTH FOR BEITH
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Stagecoach Super League Premier Division: PETERSHILL 2 BEITH JUNIORS 0
BEITH's recently mounting hopes of a serious title challenge were brought crashing back to earth with a defeat at Petershill that means the Springburn club leapfrog them in the table.
The Bellsdale Park men's record against Petershill in recent years is terrible with seven straight defeats prior to this encounter but their positive start to the season and last week's win over pre-season title favourites Meadow meant fans travelled with hig hopes of halting the run.
In the opening minutes Peasie's striker Stevie Dallas and Beith sweeper Derek McCulloch were booked by referee Clancy after they clashed following a late challenge by the forward.
FOR MORE ON THIS STORY SEE THIS WEEK's HERALD.
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.
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.
LAST EIGHT FOR THE THORN
THREE Towns darts ace Robert The Thorn Thornton turned in another fine performance in a major tournament last week.
FARRELL QUITS MEADOW
FORMER Cumnock skipper Stevie Farrell has made a triumphant return to the club following his release from Irvine Meadow.
Marress men take battle of the bay
IN the first of two clashes between the Irvine Bay Premier Three clubs, the Marress hosts took the spoils to leapfrog visitors Ardrossan and move clear of the relegation spots.
COMEBACK KINGS
IN a bruising contest of the East-West heavyweights Meadow had crashed to the canvas by half-time, trailing 2-0 to a ferasome side who looked to have dealt a shattering blow to their hopes of national glory.
GUNNING FOR GLENS
PROUD DALRY THISTLE boss John Garroch hailed his team's fighting spirit as they set up a money-spinning Citylink Scottish Cup Second Round clash away to Stagecoach Super League Premier Division winners Glenafton Athletic with a come-from-behind win in a replay at Dunbar on Saturday.