Saturday 26th January

Today's Scottish Cup 4th round tie is once again postponed due to the rain at Central Park, Lochore. It will be tried again next Saturday at the third time of asking then the tie must be played within a 10 mile radius of Central Park.

Friday 18th January

Tomorrows Scottish tie with Lochore at Central Park could be in doubt if anymore rain falls on Central Park. There probably will be an inspection early tomorrow so fingers crossed.

Cup Update

Scottish Cup 

(H) 4 v 0 Forres Thistle - 1st round

(H) 14 v 0 Bishopmill United - 2nd round

(H) 2 v 1 East Kilbride Thistle - 3rd round

(A) v Lochore Welfare - 4th round

East of Scotland Cup

(H) 5 v 1 Harthill Royal - 1st round

2nd round to be drawn

Fife & Lothians Cup

(H) 3 v 0 St Andrews - 1st round

(H) 11 v 0 Stoneyburn - 2nd round

(A) v Penicuk Athletic - 3rd round - Saturday 2nd February

Dechmont Cup

(H) v Edinburgh United - date to be arranged

Demolition Cup

(A) 1 v 2 Edinburgh United - 1st round

Saturday 22nd December

Today's game v Forfar West End is called off due to a frozen pitch.

SCOTTISH CUP 4TH ROUND DRAW

Star will be playing Lochore Welfare away in the 4th round of the Scottish Cup, to be played January 19th with 1.45pm kick off.

Cup updates

East of Scotland

(H) V Harthill Royal

Brown Cup

(H) v Edinburgh United

St Michael Cup

(A) v Edinburgh United

Fife & Lothians

to be drawn

STAR CAN'T STOP SCORING

By the end of this season the STAR are going to have some goals for tally. With a 6 goals to 1 thrashing of local Midlothian neighbours Penicuik Ath in the league,the boys just can't stop finding the onion net and long it may continue. You could tell from the kick off the STAR where up for this league encounter and playing against some STAR veterans in Milne, Gay, Munro and Lynch, those older legs must have ached on Sunday morning. STAR got started in the 16th min, when Mr disco pants himself MANSON found the bottom corner of the net, as usual. Sorry CRAIG but the best goal of the game came in the 18th min from BRITTON who struck a rocket from just outside the box high into the net, must be seen on STAR TV. The Star where cruising at this stage and it was a joy to watch. Number 3 was ROSEBURGH'S after some lovely build up play from MEANEY. MEANEY not wanting to left out duly grabbed the 4th with a close in header on 45 mins. A strange sight was seen by all when after only 5 mins of the interval break, Cuiky came back on the park and had to wait for the STAR for a further 10 mins. It only took a further 8mins of the second half for the STAR to score again when MEANEY scored his second with a strong run and slide the ball into the bottom right hand corner. Cuiky did pull a goal back through Cameron but again young CURRAN only on the pitch 10 mins found the net once more, similar to the previous week against East Kilbride, well done 'Silky' and well done to all the boys on Saturday. Keep this style of football going and the STAR will be back where we belong, in the top league. Full time: Star 6 v 1 Penicuik Athletic

STAR PROGRESS INTO THE SCOTTISH CUP 4TH ROUND

Saturday was a big day for the STAR, wanting to still be in the Scottish Cup after christmas for the first time in some 3 or 4 seasons. Against tough opposition in East Kilbride Thistle this was going to be tough a encounter. Firstly I have to say the pitch was not in its best condition after Hibs U/19 played on it on the Friday afternoon, but Tam Quinn done his best rolling the pitch soon after. In front of a good crowd of around 200, the STAR were slow to start and they took time to adjust to the heavy park. Best chance fell to HUTCHISON in the first half, just putting his shot over the bar after some good build up. East Kilbride led at half time 0 v 1 after FORBES clearance only rebounding into the net. The second half was much better for the STAR and they pushed the EK defence back. The equiliser arrived in 68 mins when FORBES floated in a lovely ball to HUTCHISON at the back post who then headed across the goalmouth where ROSEBURGH was ready to pounce with his head, 1 v 1. ARMSTRONG sent on MANSON & CURRAN and CURRAN was only on the park 2 mins when he latched on to a high ball from FORBES again, nice control and cooly slotted the ball past the stunned keeper in 89 mins to win the cup tie. A deserved win for the boys with that never say die attitude- again. Full time STAR 2 v 1 East Kilbride Thistle

FOOTBALL IN THE VILLAGE

Results Saturday/Sunday 1st/2nd December

Musselburgh Utd 1 v 3 Newtongrange Star ams (Lothians East League)

U/19 - Star 'A' 1 v 3 Edina Hibs (Section B)

U/15 - Penicuik Thistle 9 v 2 Star 'A' (League Cup)

U/14 - Edinburgh United 0 v 3 Star 'A' (Division 4)

Fixtures - Saturday 8th December

Dalkeith MW v Newtongrange Star Amateurs (Lothians East League)

U/19 - Bonnyrigg Rose v Star 'A' (Federation of Hibs Supporters Cup)

Fixtures - Sunday 9th December

U/16 - Spartans FC Blacks v Star 'A' (League Cup)

U/15 - Leith Athletic 93 v Star 'A' (League Cup)

U/14 - Star 'A' v Hunterfield BC (Division 4)

STAR CRUISE TO ANOTHER BIG WIN

For the second time this season, the STAR hit double figures to beat a Stoneyburn team 11 v 0 in a Fife & Lothians cup tie today at New Victoria Park. For the record the scorers where:

1: Thomson 13 mins

2: Hutchison 17 mins

3: Hutchison 19 mins

4: Hutchison 26 mins

5: Gielty 41 mins

6: Roseburgh 58 mins

7: Manson 73 mins

8: Dunbar 75 mins

9: Manson 80 mins

10: Meaney 83 mins

11: Manson 87 mins

Congratulations to GARETH & CRAIG for both grabbing a hat-rick each and 7 different scorers today, fantastic boys.

FOOTBALL IN THE VILLAGE

SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

PATHHEAD AMS 2 V 1 NEWTONGRANGE STAR AMS

U/19 - SETON BC 2 v 4 STAR 'A' - A.E.T (ROYAL EDINBURGH CUP)

SUNDFAY 25TH NOVEMBER

U/16 - STAR ' A ' 9 v 0 SETON BC (DIVISION 3)

U/14 - HADDINGTON BOYS 0 v 9 STAR ' A ' (DIVISION 4)

SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER - RESULTS

U/16 - BONNYRIGG ROSE 'B' 2 V 2 STAR ' A ' (LEAGUE CUP)

U/15 - STAR ' A ' 4 V 4 LEITH ATH 93 (LEAGUE CUP)

U/14 - STAR ' A ' 2 V 2 HADDINGTON BOYS (DIVISION 4)

SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER - FIXTURES

PATHEAD AMS V NEWTONGRANGE STAR AMATEURS

U/19 - SETON V STAR ' A ' (ROYAL EDINBURGH CUP)

SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - FIXTURES

U/16 - STAR ' A ' V SETON (DIVISION 3)

U/14 - HADDINGTON BOYS94 V STAR ' A ' (DIVISION 4)

Referee Mr 'Bambi' Hogg has a shocker - AGAIN

Our favourite ref 'Bambi' once again had a shocking game involving Newtongrange Star. He constantly gave strange decisions and no wonder he is the laughing stock in the East juniors. On to the match and the STAR started slowly not for the first time this season and were 2 down inside 21 mins. It took 38 mins and a MEANEY header to get back into the game. Half time 1 v 2. The second half was much better for the STAR who pushed back the Bo'ness defence but they defended well. The killer punch arrived in the 82 min against the run of play when Bo'ness grabbed their third goal, in one of their rare attacks in the second half. With 4 min added on for injury time the STAR grabbed a consolation with MEANEY scoring his 2nd goal. Bad day at the office for the STAR,especially at home where the record shows, played 3, won 0, lost 2 ,drawn 1, not good enough especially in this league where home points are crucial. Full time 2 v 3.

Football in the village

Saturday/Sunday 10th/11th

Livingston FC 4 v 2 Newtongrange Star amateurs

U/19 - Star 'A' 2 v 2 Inch Colts 90

U/16 - Star 'A' 5 v 0 Arniston Rangers BC

U/15 - Edinburgh City Caley 1 v 7 Star 'A'

Scottish Cup 3rd round draw

Lugar v Wishaw

Bo'ness v Linlithgow

Ardrossan v Neilston

Dunipace v Rob Roy

Kilsyth v Montrose R

Cumnock v Larkhall

Irvine V v Salcoats

Newtongrange v East Kilbride

Hill of Beath v Maybole

Downfield v Turriff

Carnoustie v Tayport

Banochry v Blairgowrie

Carluke v Ballingry

Auchileck v Sunnybank

Rosyth v Stonehaven

Glenafton v Whitburn

Culter v Bonnyrigg

Shotts v Pumpherston

Glenrothes v Camelon

Bathgate v Oakley

Lochee Harp v Thornton

Dundee North End v Lochore

Cumbernauld v Larnark

St Andrews v Pollok

Benburb v Whittlets

Maud v Hillhead

Arniston v Harthill

Kirriemuir v Sauchie

Ashfield v Lochee Utd

Clydebank v Craigmark/St Roch

Lesmahagow v Lewis

Kelty v Musselburgh

Saturday 3rd November

STAR HIT 14 PAST A SAD 'BISH'

 The STAR were on fire against Bishopmill United from Elgin this afternoon, with 8 different scorers totalling up 14 goals to nil in the Scottish Cup 2nd round. The scorers were, in no order, : MANSON 4 (14, 63, 77, 81 mins) MEANEY (31, min) ,SWANNEY 2 (4, 20 mins), DUNBAR 2 (36, 40 mins), CURRAN 2 (47, 58 mins), ROSEBURGH (23 min), DUNN (83 min) and a THOMSON (16 min pen). All goals except MEANEY'S first goal were caught on camera (sorry Grant) and will be on the video page later.

Half time Star 8 v 0 - Full time Star 14 v 0

Scottish Junior Cup 3rd round draw - Sunday 11th Nov, Cumnock juniors social club

Friendly v BERWICK RANGERS - Tuesday 6th November - 7.00pm kick off

Fife & Lothians Cup - 2nd round draw

v Stoneyburn (New Vic Park), to be played Saturday 24th November

Football in the village

Scottish Amateur Cup - Star Hearts 3 v 1 Newtongrange Star Amateurs

U/19 - Star 'A' 2 v 2 Inch Colts

U/16 - Berwick Rangers 5 v 2 Star 'A' - Scottish Cup,

U/15 - Currie Star 6 v 2 Star 'A'

U/14 - Dalmore BC 7 v 1 Star 'A',

Saturday/Sunday 10th/11th Nov fixtures -

Logan Cup - Livingston FC v Newtongrange Star Amateurs

U/19 SYFA Challenge Cup - Haddington United v Star 'A',

U/16 Div 3 - Star 'A' v Arniston Rangers,

U/15 Div 4 - Edinburgh City Caley v Star 'A'

Monday 24th September

FORTH BRIDGE ROADWORKS

If you are planning to drive to Kinnoull this weekend it maybe advisable to take the longer route to Perth. Go along the M9 towards Stirling then the A9 to Perth, better than sitting in the queue at the bridge which can be up to 2 hours at its worst.

Friday 3rd August

Fife & Lothians Cup - 1st round

v St Andrews (h) - 20th October

STEVIE ' CHUNKY' HARDIE TESTIMONIAL DINNER

The big man will be having a testimonial dinner on Sunday November 18th to honour his 10 year service to the club in the Star Club. Guest speakers are Eric Davidson, Scott Glynn and Terry Christie. Tickets are £20.00 and are available from the bar or from Chunky himself.

New site dedicated to Scottish Junior football

www.scottishjuniornews.co.uk

Wednesday 27th June

A big congratulations to 'Chunky' (Stevie Hardie) and his wife after she gave birth to a wee boy, weighing in at 9 pounds 10 ounces, looks like a big centre half for the Star in the future. Sleepless nights for you big fella.

Andy Kelly Trophy

Saturday 21st July (a) v Dalkeith Thistle

Tuesday 24th July (a) v Penicuik Athletic

Thursday 26th July (h) v Bonnyrigg Rose

Friendly

Saturday 4th August (a) v Spartans (City Park, ko 2.00pm)

League Cup fixtures:

Section 4

Wednesday 8th August (h) v Musselburgh Athletic

Saturday 11th August - NO GAME

Wednesday 15th August (h) v Haddington Athletic

Saturday 18th August (a) v Penicuik Athletic

Wednesday 22nd August (a) v Arniston Rangers

Saturday 25th August (a) v Dunbar United

Monday 27th August (h) v Tranent

SEASONS FINAL TOTAL ........132