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Ricky Little (middle) will now enter his testimonial year with Arbroath FC - despite living in Kilwinning

Kilwinning footballer set for testimonial at club 125 miles from home
"If I’m honest, I kind of saw it as ‘I’ll go for a season, hopefully do alright and get a move elsewhere'."

A new manager will soon be in charge at Buffs Park (main pic) after the club parted company with David Gormley (inset)

Buffs part company with manager David Gormley with club in relegation zone

Josh Fowler's goal to make it 3-1 to Beith (main pic) led to chaotic scenes which saw Beith manager Chris Strain (left) and Largs manager Stuart Davidson (right) sent off before the game was abandoned. Picture credit: Stephen Kerr

Result confusion as Beith match abandoned as game ends in a 'mighty' scuffle

Ex-Buffs striker Ross Stewart celebrates putting Sunderland ahead in Sunday's Tees-Wear derby against Middlesbrough.

Former Buffs and Ardeer striker Ross Stewart has a big say on derby day

Cami Elliot celebrates notching a goal for old club East Kilbride.

Beith boy Cameron moves into full-time football with League of Ireland switch

Dirrans Atheltic AFC hailed legendary player Graeme 'Vinny' Muir following his 300th appearance for the club.

Kilwinning amateur side pay homage to one of their 'all time greatest' players

Kilwinning Sports Club have thanked Glasgow Rangers FC for making a

Scottish football giants make 'generous donation' to Kilwinning SC boot/kit exchange

Euan Baird celebrates after scoring a screamer to win the match versus Burntisland Shipyard. Credit: Kristopher Dowell

Footballer from Saltcoats goes viral with stunning goal after 16 months out injured

Winton last played a league match under the Winton Park lights in late 2016 - facing off against local rivals Ardeer Thistle.

Friday night football to return to Winton Park as title chasers set for floodlit game

Ben Doak leaves Aston Villa's Luca Digne for dead on his Premier League debut.

Dalry teen makes Premier League debut for Liverpool

Billy Gilmour (left) donated a signed top to Blackout Barbershop's fundraising raffle for little Alara Kavak (right).

Ardrossan ace Billy Gilmour backs fundraiser for little Alara's life-changing surgery

All of the TASS Thistle players who have no signed for academy sides.

Joy for TASS Thistle as NINE of their 2013's squad leave for academy football

The event will be held in honour of Billy 'Buff' Reid.

'The Darts Ryder Cup' to be held in honour of late legend Billy 'Buff' Reid

Sean Kenney. Credit: Ardeer Thistle

football ‘Lowest I’ve been’: Ardeer Thistle boss slams side after 'unacceptable' 5-0 defeat

Kathryn Hill (right) and goalscorer Lizzie Arnot with the Sky Sports Cup

Dalry defender captains Rangers Women to Sky Sports Cup success

Councillor Tony Gurney submitted a motion congratulating Ardrossan Winton Rovers girls under-14 team

Council motion congratulates Ardrossan girls football team for league title win

Wullie Allan is presented with his special tankard by Alan Rough and Chick Young as the club's oldest living former player.

West Kilbride AFC enjoy 75th anniversary with busy sportsman’s dinner

KCFC Star girls play first 11-a-side match versus Holytown Clolts on Valefield Park, home of Kilbirnie Ladeside

football Garnock Valley side KCFC Star in seventh heaven after first 11-a-side match

New Kilbirnie Ladeside manager Shaun Dillon (left) and a familiar face from his management team in Gary Harkins (right)

Familiar face to return to Kilbirnie dugout after Tommy Molloy resigns as manager

The football ground and adjacent land will now come under the ownership of TASS Thistle FC

Boost for Three Towns football club as ownership transfer of playing fields agreed

Kilwinning Rangers took on Glenafton under the lights at Buffs Park on Friday night. Credit: Highland Bullpen

Buffs victims of perfect 'smash and grab' in defeat to Glenafton says boss

TASS Thistle FC has boys' and girls' teams at several age groups

Three Towns football club set to strike deal with council for ownership of ground

Winton chairman Pat Breen (right) and secretary Bobby Macnamara (left) with departing Donald Reid (middle).

Winton pay tribute to departing treasurer at sell-out sportspersons’ dinner

Greg Kean wheels away in celebration after levelling the match. Credit: Irvine Vics

Saltcoats Victoria burst bubble of history making striker in derby day comeback

Ardrossan Winton Rovers Girls u14s

Winton girls make a little bit of history with unbeaten league title win

Billy Gilmour, brother Harvey and dad Billy senior join the Grey Dippers as they head to the water

Food bank fund-raising legends joined by Scotland international football star

Ardeer Thistle’s new captain Marc Wardrope is “buzzing” to be taking on the role

football Ardeer Thistle's new captain ready to kick on as side hit form

The competition will be held at Kilwinning Community Sports Club (main pic) and league winners will have a chance to win a team trip to Benidorm (inset)

Still vacancies in Kilwinning six-a-side league with chance to win a trip to Benidorm

Ben Doak in action for Liverpool's youth side

'Special week' continues for Dalry teen as he signs professional contract

Ben Doak takes on Derby County's Louie Sibley.

From Dalry to Anfield: talented Ayrshire teen makes senior debut for Liverpool

Michael Howie was unveiled as a Kilbirnie Ladeside player last night, November 3.

Ardeer Thistle captain departs as he secures move to top Ayrshire side

Ardeer Thistle manager Sean Kenney as his interview was interrupted. Credit: Ardeer Thistle

football Ardeer Thistle beat Glasgow United to end run of seven matches without a win

Ardrossan Winton Rovers have paid tribute to club stalwart Neil Carnegie.

Ardrossan Winton Rovers pay tribute following passing of club legend 'Scoop'

Ardrossan Winton Rovers attacker Blair Docherty. Credit: Kevin Ramage

football Ardrossan Winton Rovers send out statement as they move to top of the table

Saltcoats Victoria coach Fraser Gunn

football Saltcoats Vics coach hopes first league win can be turning point for side this season

Isle of Arran AFC in action over on the mainland, at Ardeer Thistle's park in Stevenston. Credit: Isle of Arran AFC

'Sad times' as Arran's first mainland league football team folds

Some of those involved with the club after their 2021 collection.

Ardrossan Winton Rovers to hold food bank donation drive at this Saturday's game

Ardeer Thistle's first team alongside the new youth teams - with the exception of their under 20 side

'The start of something great' as Ardeer Thistle launch youth academy

Former Irvine Meadow and Kilbirnie Ladeside footballer Gavin Stokes, 30, died in a car crash on Saturday, October 8

Former Kilbirnie Ladeside and Irvine Meadow player, 30, dies in car crash

Buffs in action at Barrfields.

football No away day blues for Buffs as side secure 2-0 win at Largs

Ardeer Thistle boss Sean Kenney

football Ardeer Thistle boss urges team to get back to winning ways after weekend defeat

Ardrossan Winton Rovers Football Club. All photos: Charlie Gilmour

in pictures Young players learn the beautiful game at Ardrossan Winton Rovers

There was plenty of entertainment and prizes to be won at the Ardeer Thistle Stadium

Fund-raising football match helps two battling kids as pot hits £4,000

From left: Author George McGrattan, Winton chairman Pat Breen and Seahorse Bookstore owner Gordon Murray

Book detailing the official history of Ardrossan Winton Rovers launched to mark 120th anniversary

Heavy police presence responded to the violent scenes after Ladeside's match away to Glasgow Perthshire on Saturday, September 24 (main pic). A man lies injured at the scene (inset).

Kilbirnie Ladeside board threaten to pull club out of league after fan disorder

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

Credit: Paul Crankshaw

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