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Ardeer Thistle’s Reece Lapham kicks a water bottle on the sideline after seeing red in the final minutes of the match versus Greenock. Credit: Saltire Digital Media

Ardeer boss refuses to blame red cards for Greenock defeat as 'better team' won
ARDEER Thistle boss Sean Kenney said a passive five minute spell cost his side the game against Greenock on Saturday - and not a poor refereeing display.

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football Buffs boss buzzing after Scottish Cup comeback against Tranent

Kilbirnie Ladeside fans are hoping the fund-raiser can help get Johnny Burns, inset, back to watching the Valefield Park side

Fund-raiser to help Kilbirnie ‘local legend’ watch favourite football team again

Sean Markus Clifford (inset) sparked debate with his tweet about Ange Postecoglou's (main pic) links to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Stevenston sports journalist sparks debate with Celtic 'bigger job than Brighton' claim

Games have been cancelled in all senior leagues featuring Ayrshire sides this weekend.

All Ayrshire football will be off this weekend as mark of respect to Her Majesty

Will Scottish football fixtures be impacted by Operation London Bridge after Queen's death?

Will Scottish football fixtures be impacted by Operation Unicorn after Queen's death?

Billy Gilmour has joined Brighton and Hove Albion for a fee believed to be around £9 million

Ardrossan star makes permanent deadline day move as former club set to benefit

Harris O'Connor made his Charlton debut on Wednesday night

West Kilbride footballer makes first team debut for Charlton Athletic

Kilwinning Rangers drew 2-2 away to Rutherglen Glencairn in both clubs’ first ever match in the senior Scottish Cup – meaning the two sides will do it all again at Buffs Park this Saturday for the right to host Tranent in the first round

football ‘We got out of jail’: Buffs boss welcomes second go at Glencairn after draw

Winton under 12 girls accept their donation from B&B cafe and takeaway alongside Patrick Tomelty.

Saltcoats business makes donation to girls football team at cup final forfeit event

Ardeer in action recently against Kilsyth Rangers. Photo: Mark McGregor

football Ardeer Thistle hit with fine and points deduction for fielding ineligible player

Chris Dallas lines up his spot kick, main pic, while new boy Jack Haggerty, inset, knows expectations will be high at his new club. Picture credit: Kilbirnie Ladeside

football Ladeside new boy Jack sets sights on Premiership return after first goal for club

The three Thistle legends will be honoured

Three Ardeer Thistle legends to be honoured by club with testimonial match

Buffs chairman Colin Boyd steps down from role at Kilwinning Rangers

'Happy' Ardeer Thistle boss Sean Kenney. Picture credit: Ardeer Thistle

FOOTBALL It’s Re-Marc-able as Ardeer Thistle snatch all three points late on

Winton under 12 girls accept their donation from B&B cafe and takeaway alongside Patrick Tomelty.

Saltcoats business makes donation to girls football team at cup final forfeit event

Kilsyth Rangers vs Ardeer Thistle. Photo: Mark McGregor

football Defensive showing pleases Ardeer boss in away win against Kilsyth Rangers

Saltcoats Victoria vs Vale of Leven

football 'Youth is the key' for Saltcoats coach as Vics start new season with draw

Will we see another fairytale Scottish Cup run this year, like Auchinleck Talbot's in 2021/22? Photo: Charlie Gilmour

Who will Ayrshire's former junior sides face in the Scottish Cup?

Former Kilwinning youth player, Eilidh Martin, who now plays for Hamilton, has receieved a call up to Scotland Wmoen's under 19s

Former Kilwinning youth player gets call up for Scotland Women’s under 19s

Arndrews posed for snaps with the star struck staff, though looked overjoyed himself too!

Former Rangers star poses for pictures with staff at the Nonsuch in Saltcoats

Sean Kenney, Ardeer Thistle

Ardeer Thistle boss far from happy after club's final pre-season game

The event will honour Andy Goram. Photo: Jim Williams

Rangers supporters organise Saltcoats fund-raising day in memory of late Andy Goram

West Kilbride AFC announced the name change with new signage at their family fun day.

West Kilbride AFC in lasting tribute to late club ‘legend’

Winton girls football festival. All picture credits: Charlie Gilmour Photography

in pictures Ardrossan Winton Rovers Women host first ever summer football festival

Billy Gilmour transfer latest as Chelsea cut Scotland star from pre-season training camp

Billy Gilmour transfer latest as Chelsea cut Scotland star from pre-season training camp

The 5s tournament involved teams from all across Ayrshire

in pictures Scotland legend Julie Fleeting joins TASS Thistle's summer festival of football

Hugh Clarke will not be involved with Ardeer in any capacity.

Ardeer Thistle takeover is OFF after committee reject move

Kilwinning Rangers 2016s kit sponsor

football Kilwinning Rangers 2016s get new kit boost thanks to generous sponsor

Jack Loudon steps up to the spot for Ardeer Thistle.

football 'Defence is the key': Ardeer boss aims to build from the back for new season

Kilwinning Rangers Madrid 2008 goalkeeper Ben Coutts moves to Rangers

Young Buffs ‘keeper signs for Glasgow Rangers FC

Eglinton FC will be led by William Shearer (inset)

Kilwinning has new West of Scotland Football League team as Eglinton FC join

Alan Cairns (right) celebrates the Scottish Cup triumph with fellow goalscorer Cammy Marlow.

Club legend Alan Cairns signs up for testimonial season at Glens

The winning team from the Theresa Potter Heart of Scotland Cup held at Kilwinning Sports Club

Charity tournament raises amazing four-figure sum in memory of Theresa Potter

The young and old teams line up at Barrfields Park ahead of the game on Saturday, June 18, as they prepared to raise funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity.

Saltcoats teen's Beatson charity fund-raiser for aunt edges closer to goal

Would you like to join current first team manager Sean Kenney on the Ardeer Thistle coaching staff?

Ardeer Thistle on lookout for more coaches to join under-20s development side

The new man at Ardeer, Hugh Clarke

Ardeer Thistle announce major update as businessman takes over club

Beith in their new kits sponsored by ESP Security Systems (top) and Shire Windows and Doors Limited (below)

Football Young Beith side return from the Netherlands with silverware

Kilbirnie fans out in force at Valefield Park last season.

Kilbirnie Ladeside handed fine and supporter ban following fan behaviour

Hurlford celebrate with their trophy. Credit: WoSFL

Football Kilwinning gaffer says players have 'got to be proud' despite cup final defeat

Billy Gilmour will remain at Chelsea until at least 2024. Picture Credit: John Walton/PA Wire

Ardrossan youngster Billy Gilmour has Chelsea contract extended until 2024

The new Kilwinning Rangers under 20s

A new era is ‘developing’ in Kilwinning for young Buffs side

Ross Stewart and Jacob Brown prepare to come onto the field last night, June 8.

Former Ardeer and Kilwinning Rangers striker gets first Scotland cap

Nicholas said Gilmour (main pic) risks following the same career path as Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Bannan (inset). Photo Credit: Craig Foy/SNS Group

Sky Sports pundit offers damning verdict on Billy Gilmour's Scotland career

North Ayrshire Schools Football Finals.

Ten primary schools from across North Ayrshire come together for football final

Photo: NQ Archive

'Historic day' for Kilwinning Rangers as club is granted full SFA membership

An extra late train has been added for football fans

ScotRail add extra train time for supporters heading to Scotland vs Ukraine match

Harris O’Connor spent time with Kilmarnock and Rangers before moving to back to Charlton

football Rising star Harris thrilled with new deal at Charlton Athletic

Harvey poses with his proud family as he signs his deal. Pic credit: Harvey Gilmour

Billy Gilmour's younger brother Harvey signs first professional contract

Not a trophy many can say they have had their hands on! Pic Credit: Kilwinning Community Sports Club

Champions League trophy visits Kilwinning en route to Paris final

Nithsdale Wanderers Ladies F.C

Nithsdale Ladies run riot thanks to hat-trick hero

Ex-Kilwinning Rangers and Ardeer striker Ross Stewart won promotion with Sunderland on Saturday -

Ex-Kilwinning Rangers and Ardeer striker Ross Stewart caps off dream week

David Donald and Andy McGregor will be playing in Ardeer colours next season

football Ardeer boss delighted with new signings as club announce early transfer moves

Shaun Dillon will depart the club. Pic credit: Ayrshire film co/Fitba Shorts

Kilbirnie Ladeside co-manager steps down from his role