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Hibs manager Nick Montgomery (R) and David Gray.

Hibs fans will love what Gray has said about Monty & plans v Rangers

Penicuik Athletic manager Stevie McLeish

East of Scotland: Subs make impact as Penicuik stay five points clear

Haddington Athletic manager Scott Bonar is expecting a difficult derby against Musselburgh

Why Musselburgh Athletic managerial change poses a problem for Haddington

Bonnyrigg skipper Jonny Stewart is put under pressure against Dumbarton. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Bonnyrigg "must get used to losing" as eight-year record ends

The Scottish Cup first round is filled with intriguing ties this weekend

Musselburgh's dress-code decision ahead of Scottish Cup derby cracker

Penicuik Athletic manager Stevie McLeish

Penicuik boss McLeish explains what his team must do better

Newtongrange Star boss Chris King

Newtongrange boss Chris King hails five-star show on the road

Mark Stowe bagged a double treble for Linlithgow in the Scottish Cup

Linlithgow hotshot explains blistering start to season with two goals per game

Tranent caretaker manager Paul Parkin, left, watches on last night as his side drew 0-0 with Gala Fairydean Rovers at Foresters Park in the Lowland League

Tranent manager applications revealed as club sets deadline

Bonnyrigg Rose fans have been dressed for the occasion and turning out in their numbers this season. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Rose boss hails fans as season ticket sales pass impressive milestone

Syngenta boss Gordon Wylde (black cap) and his team enjoy the moment after sealing a place in the Scottish Cup first round for the first time. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Cup: Double hat-trick; Super sub's penalty; Birthday treble

Neil Martynuik slots home the decisive penalty for Bonnyrigg Rose to move the Midlothian men up to second in the table. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

All-change at Bonnyrigg as Horn gets 'reaction' he was looking for

Bonnyrigg Rose captain Jonny Stewart, pictured in action against Stranraer two weeks ago, knows there are no easy games in League 2. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Skipper hopes Bonnyrigg Rose have been given a wake-up call

The road to Hampden begins this weekend with the Scottish Cup preliminary round. Picture: Alan Harvey / SNS

Scottish Cup: Musselburgh man out to haunt former club Penicuik ... again

Tranent manager Calum Elliot, left, has resigned after two years in charge

Calum Elliot's shock decision to quit Tranent explained

Josh Grigor, one of Bonnyrigg's three summer signings, in action against Albion Rovers on Saturday at New Dundas Park. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

Bonnyrigg Rose boss offers hint about more transfer business

Ross Gray goes on the attack against Albion Rovers in front of an impressive 1,057 crowd at New Dundas Park. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Bonnyrigg Rose boss dumbfounded by shock defeat to Albion Rovers
Bonnyrigg Rose boss Robbie Horn was left dumbfounded by his side’s out-of-character performance as their unbeaten start to life in League Two came to a shock end with a 2-0 defeat at home to Albion Rovers.
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Leith Athletic players unveil their new tracksuits, sponsored by local company Mimi’s Bakehouse. Picture: Leith Athletic

Leith boss on who will be vying for promotion in East of Scotland First Division

Tranent boss Calum Elliot wants his team to be more ruthless in front of goal.

Tranent boss Elliot urges players to find ruthless streak

Tynecastle boss Charlie King was delighted with his youngsters in the 1-0 win away to Musselburgh Athletic

King hails youngsters after Tynie's first league win with six players missing

Haddington Athletic manager Scott Bonar

Haddington boss reveals short-term goal and much more ambitious long-term aim

Kevin Smith has enjoyed a productive start at Bonnyrigg Rose. Picture: Simon Wootton / SNS

Kevin Smith explains Bonnyrigg Rose’s never-say-die attitude

Bonnyrigg Rose striker Kieran McGachie heads over the bar in one of many chances not taken by the home team. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Horn disbelief as Bonnyrigg pay penalty for missed chances against Livi B

East of Scotland League

Joe Hamill's reaction after Musselburgh's shock win at Linlithgow

East of Scotland: Walsh at double as Penicuik win again, as Linlithgow score 10

Lewis Coult in action for Stirling Albion back in 2014.

East of Scotland: United boss getting used to switch from player to manager

Dunbar United have a new 200-seat stand at New Countess Park for season 2022/23.

East of Scotland First Division: Dunbar transformed on and off pitch

Last season's top scorer for Linlithgow Rose with 41 goals, winger Mark Stowe will likely be a key man for the West Lothian men this season.

East of Scotland Premier Division: Who starts new season as title favourites?
The East of Scotland League Premier Division returns this Saturday with 16 clubs desperate to follow in the footsteps of champions Tranent by gaining promotion to the Lowland League.
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Bo'ness United right-back Jamie McCormack scored the first hat-trick of his career in the 5-0 win at Edinburgh University. Picture: Scott Louden

Bo'ness United defender Jamie McCormack 'predicted' his first ever hat-trick

Lowland League action from East Peffermill, where Bo'ness United ran out comfortable winners against Edinburgh University. Picture: Scott Thomson

Christie praises right-back hat-trick hero as Bo’ness as crush Uni to go top

Michael Andrews has played in two of Bonnyrigg Rose's Premier Sports Cup Group D ties and wants to push Mark Weir for the No1 jersey. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Andrews vows to keep pushing Weir for Bonnyrigg No1 jersey

Whitehill Welfare manager Andrew Kidd, assistant player manager Josh Walker and coaches Chris Gemmell, Lee McIntosh and Steven McCulloch are looking forward to the new season.

Whitehill Welfare boss Andrew Kidd sets out ambitious goal for the season

Steven Naismith believes the Lowland League is an ideal platform for young Hearts players to progress to the first-team

Naismith explains how Hearts B players will benefit from Lowland League

Heriot-Watt University boss Banji Koya celebrates his team's success. Picture: Ben Kearney

Heriot-Watt University side hailed as ‘legends’ after King Cup triumph

Linlithgow Rose

Herd’s half-time rollicking inspires Rose to double cup success

Heriot-Watt University celebrate after winning their King Cup semi-final on penalties. Picture: Ben Kearney

Heriot-Watt University aiming to cap fine season with cup double

Tranent ran out 2-0 winers in the League Cup semi-final away to Whitehill Welfare at Ferguson Park. Picture: Scott Thomson

Tranent striker McIntosh ponders future after helping team reach cup final

Tollcross United celebrate another cup success in an incredible season

Seventh heaven: Capital team's all-conquering and record-breaking season

Wayne McIntosh, centre, leads the celebrations for Tranent after their pyramid play-off triumph away to Darvel. Callum Elliot wants to the 37-year-old striker to play next season

Tranent boss Calum Elliot explains on his plans for Wayne McIntosh