Rose matched with the Burnie

Oct 16 2008 by Alistair Watson, West Lothian Courier

THE draw was made for the second round of the Citylink Scottish Junior Cup at Shotts on Sunday and threw up some mouth-watering ties.

All games are to be played on Saturday, November 1, with a 2pm kick-off.

The biggest match of the draw is Linlithgow’s showdown with Whitburn at Prestonfield, where a big crowd will be expected.

Irvine Meadow play Bathgate, with the holders taking on the same side they beat in a semi-final at Firhill in 2006, the year the Lothian side were losing finalists to Auchinleck.

One aspect that adds a little spice to this encounter is Irvine Meadows signing of Andy McLaren, who trained with the Creamery park outfit during pre-season.

Another tasty fixture is Auchinleck Talbot’s clash with Fauldhouse, which again will attract a healthy crowd.

Blackburn face the Juniors’ newest club, Inverness City – West Calder’s conquerors in the last round.

Harthill face the long trip to Lossiemouth but should take the honours there.

Games involving West Lothian clubs are as follows:

Irvine Meadow v Bathgate Thistle; Kirkintilloch Rob Roy v Stoneyburn; Linlithgow Rose v Whitburn Juniors; Broxburn v Parkvale; Blackburn or Harp v Inverness City; Auchinleck Talbot v Fauldhouse; Neilston v Pumpherston; and Lossiemouth v Harthill.