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Match report courtesy of our sponsor: The Tower Bar, Livingston
Friendly
West Calder - 10
... LCCT - 0
Scorers: 1st half - Liam Sayers 3, Sam Ashbee, Reece McBain 2nd half - Jonny Knight 2, Kye Scott, Luke Jarvie, Jamie King
MOM: 1st half Liam Sayers 2nd half Jonny Knight
Thursday night and West Calder took part in a friendly against LCCT FC in a charity match.
WC started brightly and on 5m a Sam free kick was played into the box where a Reece header was turned home but it was ruled off for going out!!!
6m Reece saw another goal chopped off, this time for a marginal offside shot after a Liam Sayers shot.
10m Sam went through on goal and his shot was spilled by the keeper for Sam to drill it home, 1-0.
11m Liam Sayers gets a goal after the keeper spills a shot.
14m Reece cross and Liam grabs another, 4-0.
30m Sayers completes his hattrick with a goal from 25 yards.
43m Reece runs down the left and his cross end up in net, 5-0
Half Time: 5-0
All but 3 players are changed at half time.
50m Jonny goes close with a shot but it’s over the bar.
53m Darren plays a sublime pass to Kye who’s first time shot ends up in the net, 6-0
57m Luke joins in on the goal fest, 7-0
61m Jonny wins a penalty and scores it, 8-0
65m Jonny cross to Jamie inside the box and he drills it home, 9-0
86m Jonny runs in on goal and gets himself another goal, 10-0
WC wish to thank LCCT for the game and wish them all the best for the rest of the season.
Next up for WC is a cup game against Livi CFC at Livi stadium with a 1:30pm kick off.
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We are delighted to announce that we will be playing LCCT Charity Football Team in a charity football match to raise awareness of the following charity’s that are dear to both teams hearts:
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust Autism Awareness
... We welcome spectators to get along and watch the game tomorrow night and kick off is 8pm at Simpson Primary School, Bathgate.
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Today’s Match report courtesy of our sponsor: The Tower Bar, Livingston
League Match
West Calder - 2
... Livi North - 4
Scorers: Marc McLeod, Sam Ashbee
MOM: it should go to the dodgy ref for his 2 assists!!!! - seriously but we give it to Ross Lindsay
West Calder took on high flying Livi North at the Livi Football Stadium on Sunday morning with a 10:30am kick off.
LN started brightly and had a couple of early chances to take the lead but WC kept them out.
On 15m WC had a chance when Liam Sayers ran through on goal on the right, he had a shot which was blocked for a corner by a defender getting back, but the better ball would have been inside to Luke who was alone on the edge of the box.
The corner was played to the back post where Andy Dunn’s header went over.
17 mins and LN took the lead when a ball was played through to their player who was a mile off side, the ref obviously forgot his specs and their player ran through but squared the ball for an easy tap in for Parky, 0-1.
20 mins and WC get a free kick inside the LN half, the ref walks over to the WC coach and after a brief discussion he sends the match reporter out of the stadium for being a petulant kid - apparently!!!
End of match report.....
WC get a goal on 44m when Marc McLeod scores a cracker from just inside the box (so I’m told).
Half Time: 1-1
Reliably told that LN got a goal after another ref blunder, this time the ball was out for a throw in, but the ref ignored the signal and LN played on and scored when WC stopped 1-2.
LN score a 3rd midway through the second half and add another towards the end (so I’m told).
With time running out Sam Ashbee steps up and lobs the LN keeper to make it 2-4 (a stunner so I’m told).
The game ends and apparently WC done nowt the whole game, well apart from give LN a scare and had it not been for a terrible ref that couldn’t run or keep up with play then the match would have ended 2-2 and a better reflection on the game.
Next up for WC is another game at Livi stadium, this time against Livi CFC with a 1:30pm kick off.
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A very BIG thank you to everyone that helped raise a fantastic £1,750 for our club at last nights Race Night.
Massive thanks to Scott Paterson for organising some very special prizes, to Steven Mckay for the Buffett and helping to organising the night along with Scott Kitching, Kerrin Smith and Jamie Hood.
Special thanks to Ruairidh Grenfell and Darren Ofarrell for helping sell raffle tickets and football cards on the night.
... Thanks again to everyone especially digging deep at this time of year - much love to you all...
❤️❤️❤️
Signed Scotland ball was won by Marc Rennie, along with a few other prizes.
Signed Livingston ball was won by Luke Jarvie
Signed Hearts ball was won by Scott Paterson
Football tickets, drinks and other items were all won by various others.
Thanks again ❤️❤️❤️
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Cup Semi Final
Craigshill Thistle - 5
... West Calder - 0
MOM: Ross Lindsay
The game kicked off with both teams hoping to get a result and on 12m Craigshill break through with a ball into the WC box, it goes wide where their player hits the post.
20 minutes and CT get a couple of corners on the bounce, the one from the right sees their player un-challenged as he heads into the net, 1-0.
25 minutes and CT get another corner, again a free man runs in and heads home to extend the CT lead, 2-0.
With half time approaching CT get a free kick on the right near the corner flag, it’s chipped into the box where CT turn is home for 3-0.
Half Time - 3-0
57 mins and a CT player runs into the WC box rounds the keeper but puts his shot wide, in runs a teammate and with an open goal puts it over from 4 yards, a let off for WC.
On 59 mins WC break, Liam Sayers runs through the middle of the park and tries to play in Luke but it’s behind him, Liam Manson collects it inside the CT box and lays it off to Sam but his shot is straight into the keepers hands.
63 mins and CT get a penalty and convert it for 4-0.
64 mins and a WC foray into the CT half ends with a Manson shot which goes just wide.
65 mins and a Sam shot from 35 yards goes agonisingly wide.
66 mins and WC get another chance to score as a ball falls to Luke but he rushes his shot and his kick goes wide.
76 mins and Manson runs from midfield and his shot is just wide of the right hand post.
81 mins and CT complete their scoring and first from open play as their player hits a shot into the net from 12 yards,5-0.
A disappointing result for WC and no doubt the team will be drilled on defending set pieces at training on Tuesday.
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Friendly Match
West Calder - 6
... Salisburgh - 2
Scorers: Darren Ofarrell, Sam Ashbee, Luke Jarvie, Liam Sayers 2, Euan Blue.
MOM 1st half - Sam Ashbee/Ross Lindsay
MOM 2nd half - Declan Sneddon
West Calder took on Salsburgh on a cold and wet Thursday night and with 22 players available there would be a different team playing each half.
First half and WC controlled the match and took the lead when Darren back from injury spun on a sixpence in the box and drove the ball home.
Sam Ashbee continued his scoring form by scoring from 30 yards.
Luke got a much needed goal that will do wonders for his confidence as he continues to gain experience at amateur level.
Half Time : 3-0
A quick change of players and WC found themselves on the back foot and 2 goals behind after 15 mins, but a James chant of bananas saw WC change formation and finally get a grip of the second half.
Two goals from Liam Sayers and a good goal from Euan saw WC regain the lead in the second half.
Liam Sayers should have had a hatrick but the ref called a couple of goals off for off side which seemed harsh.
Full time 6-2
Some good performances form some new players and WC are ready for this weekends game in the semi final against Craigshill at Livingston Stadium.
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League Match
Burnside FC - 6
... West Calder AFC - 1
Scorer: Sam Ashbee
MOM: Sam Ashbee
Sent off: Val Banica.
West Calder were away to Burnside at Albyn Park hoping to build on the good performance from last weeks game against the Harvester.
Burnside started well and had a couple of good chances to take the lead in the first 5 minutes but a few good saves from debutant keeper Val kept the score line blank.
15 minutes and WC were unlucky not to take the lead when Liam Sayers was played though on goal, out ran their keeper and as Liam tried to lob him he manages to get a hand to it.
30 minutes and Burnside take the lead when WC get too tight to a player who turns his defender and goes on to score, 1-0.
41 mins and Burnside extend their lead when they work it through the centre with James unlucky not to clear the ball as he crashes into the right post, 2-0.
Half Time: 2-0
Not long into the second half and WC lose their keeper who up until then was having a good game, but the ref spoiled the game by sending off Val who rushed out for a through ball and collided with the Burnside player, it changed the game and some say the gaffer is still at Albyn still fuming at the ref.
55 mins and WC were chasing the game, a ball was played to Mo who was so far offside everyone except the ref stopped expecting the whistle, but when it didn’t come Mo rattled the ball into the goal, 3-0.
60 mins and Burnside get a penalty but their player threatened the corner flag with his kick!!
A minute later and Burnside get another goal to go 4-0 up.
72 mins and WC with a rare break into the Burnside half win a free kick 40 yards out, up steps the magician Sam Ashbee who is no stranger to scoring a wonder goal, nobody except him thought it was possible but he sends the ball into the net to make it 4-1 - take a bow son....
The goal gives WC a bit of hope but Burnside get two late goals to make it 6-1 final score.
A disappointing result for WC who had hoped for something out of the match.
Next up a tough test against Craigshill in the cup semi final at Livingston Stadium.
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League Match
Harvester AFC - 9
... West Calder United AFC - 2
Scorer: Liam Sayers, Harvester OG
MOM: Ross Lindsay
West Calder took on one of the best amateur teams in Scotland and can be proud of their performance, especially the first 65 mins of the match where they more than matched their opponents.
The Harvey got 2 early goals but found themselves being pegged back by a WC side that upped their game, there were chances for both teams to take the lead but the Harvey managed to sneak a goal just before half time.
Half Time: 3-2
On 64 min with WC pushing for the equaliser WC were caught out with a ball over the top which the Harvey converted to extend their lead, shortly thereafter WC lost a couple of key players and with the Harvey bringing in experiences fresh legs the match swung their way and they rallied with a few goals towards the end.
Despite the score line WC can hold their heads high after giving the Harvey a bit of a scare for 65 mins.
Next up for WC is another away game, this time it’s Burnside at the Albyn Park.
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2018 Scotland Squad Signed Football Raffle
As part of our Race Night Event on 30th Nov we are delighted to put up for raffle this 2018 Scotland Squad football signed by the entire team.
To win this all you have to do is get in-touch to say you would like a strip of raffle tickets (£5 for a strip of 5).
... We will then provide our club bank account details and once you make payment to our club bank account we will then send you a picture of your strip with your details on the back.
If you purchase 4 strips we will give you a further free strip which will increase the odds of you winning.
On the 30th Nov we will draw the ball live on Facebook around 9pm and the winning ticket owner will be contacted whereby we will organise and pay for the ball to be sent to you.
If you have any questions then please get in-touch, but don’t miss the opportunity to own a very unique item.
Thanks...
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West Calder United AFC are on the look out for experienced players for all positions to join our team.
We play our football in the West Lothian Sunday Amateur Football League
We have a number of UEFA licensed coaches at the club and we train at Livingston Football Stadium on a Tuesday evening 8pm - 9:30pm.
... We expect you to commit to most Sundays and also training.
If interested then why not come along to training or alternatively feel free to get in touch through the Facebook page.
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League Match
West Calder - 3
... Carron Valley Development - 4
Scorers: Liam Manson x2, Jordan Strang
MOM: no award
Where to start with this one....
West Calder were playing their first game inside Livingston Stadium and the team was full of confidence in getting a result against the leagues bottom team with 0 points.
WC started well and on 5 minutes a ball from Liam Manson was played through to Luke, he ran in and his shot was saved by the keeper.
14 mins and WC took the lead with some good linking play down the right between Liam Rowan and Liam Manson, Manson hits a shot across the keeper and just inside the far post, 1-0.
CVD nearly get back on level terms when a minute later they get a free kick on edge of the box after a Stevie Burns foul but their player puts it just over the bar.
26 mins and a WC corner is headed out by CVD but WC win the 2nd ball, Liam Sayers plays it back into the box and both Luke and Jordan go to the ball but Jordan gets the touch and makes it, 2-0.
On 29 mins a free kick from Sam is met by Stevie Burns, his header is down to Jordan who tries and overhead kick but it’s cleared off the line.
32 mins and a Sam corner is met by Pete who’s shot is just wide.
39 mins CVD we’re happy to see WC lose Jordan Strang to injury as he was causing havoc down the right wing.
44 mins and a WC corner is headed towards goal by Stevie Burns but his header is cleared off the line.
Half Time: 2-0
48 mins and WC continue where they left off as they increased their lead when the ball was won by Ross who runs into the box, he squares is to Manson who takes a touch before drilling it home, 3-0.
55 mins and WC win a free kick 30 yards out, Sam steps up and hits the top of the bar.
60 mins and WC hit the self destruct button when a nothing ball out on the right is played long into the WC box where the smallest player on the pitch wins a header to make it, 3-1
CVD’s tails are up and on 64 mins a James error at the back gifts a goal, 3-2.
WC are now nervy and give away a needless free kick on 67 mins, up steps the CVD player who took the earlier free kicks but this time he gets it over the wall and into the top right corner, 3-3.
CVD sense blood and are now dictating play, on 78 mins a ball into the box is met by their player who’s shot is well saved by Martyn.
83 mins and CVD complete a remarkable comeback when their player is given too much time in the middle of the park, he hits a shot from 35 yards which ends up in the goal, 3-4.
84 mins and WC are now looking for an equaliser, they win a free kick outside the box but Liam Sayers puts it over.
89 mins and Euan hits a shot from distance which is just over the bar.
Final Score: 3-4.
A disappointing result for WC who self destructed in a crazy 18 minutes.
The boys will now need to regroup and go again next week.
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West Calder are on the lookout for a goalkeeper to come join our squad.
We play in the West Lothian Sunday Amateur Football League.
Our games are Sunday’s and we train on Tuesday’s in Livingston from 8pm to 9:30pm.
... The club has a number of UEFA licensed coaches including a dedicated goalkeeper coach.
If interested then please get in-touch.
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League Match
West Calder - 2
... Craigshill - 7
Scorers: Sam Ashbee, Pete Whitson
MOM: Jordan Strange
The game kicked off on a crisp Sunday morning and Craigshill took the lead with their first attack of the game when on 2 mins they get a ball into the box, their player heads it down to their player on the 18 yard line who slots it home, 0-1.
10 mins and Super Sam gets another stunning goal when he hits a shot from 25 yards out, goal 1-1.
WC are now playing well with confidence and with Craigshill wondering what was going on Super Sam steps up and smacks a shot off the Craigshill post.
20 mins and Beefy is quick off his line and saves at a players feet.
27 mins and Craigshill and putting on the pressure, they get a ball out wide which is played into the box where their players connects and sends it towards goal but somehow Beefy keeps it out with a fine diving save.
32 mins and Craigshill get a soft penalty which they convert, 1-2.
A minute later and another ball down the right wing finds its way into the WC box but Beefy is on hand to make another fine save.
WC are looking for the equaliser and on 37 mins Liam Sayers is out through on goal but puts his shot over the bar.
With half time approaching WC switch off at the back and give away a soft goal on 44 mins when they didn’t clear their lines, 1-3.
Half Time : 1-3
48 mins and a Craigshill through ball sees their player score, 1-4.
A minute later and WC win a ball out right, it’s played into box where Pete heads it home, 2-4.
Before the restart WC change their keeper as Beefy can’t continue due to an injury sustained in giving away the penalty in the first half, but big Roo is on hand to take over.
70 mins and another Sam shot from 25 yards is spilled by the Craigshill keeper but he gets to ball first with Jack running in.
78 mins and Craigshill score from a corner as the ball somehow ends in the net at the near post, 2-5.
82 mins and Craigshill get a goal after their player breaks away, 2-6.
86 mins and another Craigshill goal after their player out on the left receives a long ball and runs in to score, 2-7.
89 mins and WC play a long free kick into the box, Jack goes to get onto the ball but both him and the keeper miss it and it ends up in the net but the ref knocks it off for off side.
90 mins a WC free kick is taken by Jack, the keeper spills the ball but recovers.
Final whistle and Craigshill get the win.
Next up for West Calder is a home game against Carron Valley Development team at Craigswood next Sunday.
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West Calder - 0
Vittoria FC - 4
... MOM: Pete Whitson
West Calder welcomed Vittoria from the LEAFA league today for a chance to get to the last 16 of the East of Scotland Cup.
5 mins in and WC lost the ball in midfield when Kye and Jordan both went for the same ball and stopped allowing the Vittoria player to make a through ball and their player goes on and scores, 0-1.
11 mins and WC win the in midfield, it’s played through to Luke on right but his shot is just over.
16 mins and a Kye free kick from 28 yards is saved by the keeper.
19 mins and good play from Liam down the left, a 1-2 with Jordan and Liam gets into box and cuts it back for Liam Sayers who misses the ball and it’s cleared.
28 mins and a ball through the WC midfield goes out right, balls crossed into the box and their players scores with a header score, 0-2.
31 mins and Vittoria get a series of throw ins from left, they finally get the ball to a player who hits the post.
44 mins Vittoria get a ball out right, their player gets down wing ball and plays it inside and they score, 0-3.
Halt Time: 0-3
50 mins Jordan gets through and from outside the box a weak shot is saved by the keeper.
60 mins and a Vittoria free kick nestled in the net after it goes through the keepers legs, 0-4.
75 mins and some good play from Vittoria ends with their player hitting the post.
78 mins and good play from WC, ball goes to Jack in the box but the keeper saves.
80 mins and good play from Luke down the right l, he beats a few players and gets the ball inside but the defender reads it and clears.
Full time 0-4
Good luck to Vittoria in the next round of the cup.
Next up for WC is a league game against Craigshill Thistle at Craigswood.
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This Sunday the lads will be looking to continue their run of good form, this time against a good Edinburgh side.
⚽ West Calder Utd AFC (WLSAFL) V ⚽ Vittoria Group FC (LEAFA)
... 🏆 East of Scotland Cup - 3rd Round
📍Craigswood Sports Centre
📆 21/10/18
🕑 11:00am
#WCUAFC
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League Cup
... Highland Park - 2
West Calder - 4
Scorers: Liam Sayers, Luke Jarvie, Pete Whitson, Kye Scott
MOM: West Calder Team
West Calder took on Highland Park in the League Cup today at Fauldhouse 3G after a late switch due to the rain on Saturday.
West Calder took the game to HP and on 5 mins a screamer of a shot from distance on the volley from Sam went just over the bar.
West Calder took the lead on 15 mins when a ball down the left from Ross Lindsay makes its way inside to Callum on the 18 yards line, he headers the ball to the back post where Liam Sayers leaps like a salmon to header it home, 0-1.
On 20 mins Pete gives a penalty after a challenge on the HP player but Beefy in goals saves after some words of wisdom from the coach.
HP equalise on 27 mins when CC is given too much space and time, he runs from midfield and hits a shot from 25yards and it loops over the keeper, 1-1.
WC show their metal when a minute after the restart Callum plays a ball to Liam Sayers who plays it over the HP defence, Jordan collects the ball and running in gets a shot away but the keeper saves, the ball falls to Luke who drills it home, 1-2.
34m Callum shows he has no glass jaw after taking a punch from a HP player and after treatment the ball is won on the left, it’s played inside and Pete scores with his left foot, 1-3.
36 minutes and HP get another penalty after Liam Rowan thinks he’s Michael Jordan and handles the ball in the box, HP convert this one to make it 2-3.
On 39 mins a throw into the box finds Luke, his shot was scuffed but it fell to Jordan who hits the bar.
Half Time: 2-3
On 55 mins Beefy handles the ball outside the box and is sent off, Callum goes in goal and the free kick hits the post.
60 mins and a there is a bad tackle on Ross the child catcher!! the HP player is sent off and Liam Sayers free kick goes to the right but the keeper makes a good save.
82 mins and a Kye shot from the right but the keeper saves.
87 mins and another HP player is sent off for being a dick to the ref!!!
88 mins and a long free kick from Pete to Kye, he obviously thought he was playing Gaelic football as he “controls” the ball and goes through to score, 2-4.
A few minutes later and the ref blows for full time, the players and coaches head to Livingston stadium to watch Carron Valley rape East Calder for 10 goals which means WC make it through to the semi final.
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League Cup
... West Calder - 2
Harvey - 7
Scorers - Sam Ashbee, Jack Burgoyne
MOM: Callum Proudler
West Calder kicked the match off against the Harvey hoping to cause an upset but on 7m a ball wide from Harvey into the WC area hits James shin and into the net for an own goal, 0-1.
20 minutes and Liam Sayers had a chance to square the match when through on the keeper he chips him but it’s just wide.
3 minutes later and Sam gets the equaliser when from the edge of the box when he pings in an actual fucker over the keeper, 1-1.
25 minutes and a penalty shout for WC with hand ball in box but the ref turns it down.
31 minutes and a corner to the Harvey sees them take the lead again with a free header, 1-2.
34 mins and a Harvey long ball on left goes to their player on the left, through on goal but goes too wide.
44 mins and a cross ball from Harvey goal, 1-3.
Half Time - 1-3
Second half and a through ball for Swanny, he rounds the keeper and passes to his player who scored, 1-4.
60 mins and a superb cross from the wizard and Captain Fantastic Darren into the box sees Jack score on his debut, 2-4.
63 mins and Harvey player runs through the WC team and scores, 2-5.
68 mins Harvey get in behind and ball wide ball before a goal, 2-6.
75m penalty to Harvey, 2-7.
79m Jack through into box, rounds keeper but ball is cleared off the line.
Full time 2-7.
WC have a free weekend next week.
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