Dunipace boss Danny Smith proud of reaction to 'really difficult few days' after big cup win

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Danny Smith says he was so proud to see his Dunipace team come out of a “really difficult few days” for the club with a resounding 4-0 win over Premier Division outfit Penicuik Athletic in the quarter finals of the East of Scotland League Cup.

Doubles from Kai Wilson and Marty Wright sealed a semi-final spot for the Denny club, who played the fixture at Linlithgow Rose’s Prestonfield following the club’s home turf at Westfield being set alight on Saturday.

Police are still investigating the wilful fire raising which left much of the artificial surface charred. The cost of the damage is estimated at around £300,000.

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Speaking to the Falkirk Herald, Smith said: “It was an outstanding result for us. Against a Premier Division team we created so many chances and we deserved to win by that sort of margin.

Dunipace boss Danny Smith, right, alongside assistant coach Alan Moffat (Photo: Alan Murray)Dunipace boss Danny Smith, right, alongside assistant coach Alan Moffat (Photo: Alan Murray)
Dunipace boss Danny Smith, right, alongside assistant coach Alan Moffat (Photo: Alan Murray)

"It was one of those games, I just told the players to not hold back and go for it. It felt like a cup final with the game being played elsewhere. We need to find consistency for sure but I was so proud of the reaction of the guys, and the club as a whole.

"We’ve been hit hard by this and I feel for the volunteers who have worked so hard to make Westfield what it is now, a place that is really for the local community and a host of teams use it, not just us.

"The money we are losing out on is significant and we don’t want to lose our bond with the Denny folk who turn out each week but the truth is we’ll not be playing at home for a wee while I would think, so that brings its own challenges on and off the pitch.”