Football round-up: East Stirlingshire 'so close' to Lowland League wins
East Stirlingshire boss Callum Tapping says his side are “so close” to winning matches in the Scottish Lowland Football League.
The Ochilview-based side sit four points adrift at the bottom but have had a number of close calls, losing late goals and dropping points after strong showings.
They return from a two-week break this Saturday with a trip to Celtic B – who they have a strong record against.
"It’s easy to say this, but we’ve played so well in most of the games I’ve taken charge of,” Tapping said. “I reckon there’s maybe two games but outwith that we’ve been near-dominant in the others and played really well. But we’ve just lost late goals.”
Sixth-placed Bo’ness United return to action with a home fixture against Berwick Rangers this Saturday. Stuart Hunter will have new signing Billy Mortimer available for that clash at Newtown Park.
The ex-Cumbernauld Colts and Albion Rovers forward joined the BU last week much to the delight of boss Hunter.
He said: "Billy is a proven goalscorer at this level and it’s a signing that will excite everyone at the club. My thanks go to our committee and the United Club for their support in making the transfer happen."
In the East of Scotland Premier Division, Bo’ness Athletic beat Whitburn 1-0 last Saturday to go sixth. They travel to Jeanfield Swifts this Saturday. Fifth-placed Dunipace return from a break tomorrow night with a home match against Dundonald Bluebell.
Scottish Cup heroes Camelon Juniors travel to St Andrews United on Saturday.