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Official account. Established 1953. 16-time @EastScotlandFA Champions. Development Team - @WelfareU20s
Joined July 2011
@RangersFC The thoughts of all at Whitehill Welfare Football Club are with the family and friends of Walter Smith at this sad time. A true gentleman of the game. RIP Walter Smith.
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👀. About time there was a good news story in football. May we present to you, after much blood, sweat, fundraising and tears. a floodlit Ferguson Park in Rosewell, Midlothian: Home of Whitehill Welfare Football Club. Any chance of letting folk in to see it? 🤔
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Matthew Gray - A tribute from our Chairman.
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Everyone at Whitehill Welfare FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former goalkeeper coach, Lee ‘Macca’ McIntosh. Our thoughts are with Lee’s family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. We send our deepest condolences. Rest in peace, Macca.
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10 years ago today since former Ajax, Celta Vigo and Porto Champions League winner, Benni McCarthy added the famous Whitehill Welfare to his illustrious list of clubs played for.
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Whitehill Welfare would like to pass on our deepest condolences and support to our vice captain Fynlay Connor and his family on the sad passing of his Mum Michelle on Monday morning.
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It was an honour to welcome the family of Matthew Gray to Ferguson Park today . Thank you to all spectators and squads from both teams for paying tribute to Matty with an impeccable minutes applause.
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A special mention for our coaching staff today who pulled together to take care of the team today. Unfortunately our gaffer was taken to hospital on Monday after suffering a heart attack. Jack is recovering well in hospital and will return to the dug out when fit.
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Congratulations to our former goalkeeper Musa Dibaga on his call up to the Gambian National Team ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers. Musa joined us in August 2021 after sending us a message on Facebook looking for a club.1/2.
🇬🇲Musa Dibaga receives International Call-Up. Congratulations to our Goalkeeper Musa Dibaga, who has been called up to the Gambia National Team's full 24 man squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Ivory Coast.
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Your Whitehill Welfare line up to face Tranent Juniors in tonight’s league cup semi final at Ferguson Park. Our captain tonight, Fyn Connor, will wear the no.18 strip in memory of his mum Michelle. 18 was Michelle’s birthday. #monthewelfare🇱🇻❤️🇱🇻
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Janczyk Appointed First Team Manager - Craig Meikle steps down for personal reasons.
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We’d love to see 500 at our next home game v @PenicuikAth on Saturday 8 January at Ferguson Park. A reminder that football exists outside the SPFL. Tickets can be bought for this game using @Fanbase_clubs at the link below ⬇️ .
SPFL should shut football down for a few weeks. An early winter break. Football with 500 fans is a misery. Press pause.
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We are delighted to announce that Jordon Burrows has also committed his future for the 2022/23 season to the welfare. Welcome aboard Jordon. All the best 🤝🇱🇻
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Congratulations to Kevin Keane of @WhitehilWelfare who has won the @WilliamHill Scottish Cup Goal of the Cup 2018-19 as announced on @TheTerraceTV. #ScottishCup
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🆗 We’ve done everything asked of us, we just have one request. 🔘 Online ticket sales in place.🔘 Track and trace in place.🔘 Sanitisers in place.🔘 Social Distance measures in place.🔘 Contactless payments in place.🔘 One-way system in place.⚫️ #LetFansIn?
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😡 Unbelievable. Or sadly, believable. .
NEWS | Joint Response Group Update – Thursday, 13 August.
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The Welfare are excited to announce the return of former favourite Sonny Swanson to Ferguson Park. As he continues to build his squad for the 22/23 season, Kiddo was keen to get the attacking midfielder on board and is delighted to get the deal done. Welcome back Sonny 🤝⚽️🇱🇻
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Everyone at Whitehill Welfare is delighted to hear that after 7 weeks in hospital following a stroke, Honorary President, Derek Waterson, is being allowed home tomorrow to continue his recovery. We all hope to see you soon Derek 👏
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The welfare had a chance to equalise with the last kick of the ball tonight, the referee and the stand side assistant referee who is looking up the by line with a clear line of vision deemed this not to have crossed the line. We’ll let you decide for yourself….
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Whitehill Welfare are delighted to announce Jack Lynch as the new first team manager at Ferguson Park. Jack,previously a player for the welfare, joins us from Camelon Juniors where he was Assistant Manager.Prior to that Jack spent 5 years as first team manager at Preston Athletic
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A special mention for our opposition today, @BlackburnUnited who, after the game, took it upon themselves to tidy the away dressing room before leaving Ferguson Park. Thank you to everyone and all the best for the rest of the season 👏👏👏👏
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Sonny Swanson opening the scoring tonight with his first goal for the club . 🚀
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The Welfare are delighted to announce the signing of defender Darren McCormack. Darren’s previous clubs include Hibs, Ross County, East Fife, Airdrie and Brechin. Welcome to Ferguson Park Darren 🤝🇱🇻
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The Welfare are excited to announce the signing 32 year old midfielder Josh Walker. Josh’s career started at Middlesbrough, former clubs include, amongst others, Bournemouth, Watford, Rotherham and Aberdeen where he scored at Pittodrie versus Bayern Munich in the Europa League.
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❤️ Thanks again to Jonny Gordon for replacing our stolen defibrillator so quickly.
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🏆 | Whitehill Welfare Shaun Woodburn Memorial Cup Winners 2018
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📣 | We can confirm that on Sunday 22nd July ourselves and @Bonnyriggrose81 will contest The Shaun Woodburn Memorial Cup. 🏆. We will have further details as soon as we get them but please save the date and spread the word for what we hope will be a great day in memory of Shaun.
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New Management Team Appointed - Craig Meikle, Neil Janczyk, Kerr Dodds, David McGinley join existing staff, Mark Beveridge and Frank Fleming.
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✍️✍️The Welfare are delighted to announce that our gaffer @kiddoA25 has committed to the 2022/23 season along with his assistant player manager @josh_walker89 and coaches @ChrisGemmell7 @macca1875 @stevenm82657540. All the best guys 🤝🇱🇻
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The Welfare are glad to announce the singing of a new centre forward Connor Spowart our manager is happy to have him in the squad and we wish him all the success here at Whitehill Welfare ⚽️
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The welfare are delighted to announce the signing of central defender Tam Prior who joins us from Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale. Tam’s previous clubs also include Preston Athletic. He goes straight into tonight’s starting XI for tonight’s friendly away to Penicuik.
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🤔 Did we need mention we’ve got floodlights and we’re a wee bit excited about them. ? 🤩
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The club are excited to announce that our current longest serving player, Fyn Connor, has pledged his future to the welfare for the 2022/23 season.
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Signing News . Hamish Hunter signs for Whitehill Welfare .
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After joining the welfare on a short term loan deal, impressing in the 3 games he played and scoring 1, we are delighted to welcome Ryan Weir back to Ferguson Park on loan from Tranent Juniors until the end of the season. 🤝🇱🇻
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Please see the the attached message from the family of Matthew Gray and the details of his funeral and celebration of life 💚💚
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📣Signing News📣. The welfare are delighted to have secured the services of striker Ally Elliot. Following his release from Newtongrange Star, Jack moved swiftly to get his signature and added to his squad for the 23/24 season. Welcome to Ferguson Park Ally ✍️🤝🇱🇻
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👋 Hello @JeanfieldSFC, @dbjfc1938, @sauchieofficial, @hawshob, @humbugger1926, @Camelonjuniors, @nessunitedfc, @LinlithgowRose, @BroxburnAthFC, @BlackburnUnited, @MusselburghAth, @PenicuikAth, @NittenStar1890, @TranentJRs_FC & @dunbar_united. See you soon 😁
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🤬 If ever an image summed up 2020. The club defibrillator has been stolen. 🤷♂️. Needless to say, been reported to the Police, if anyone has any information, let them know.
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Unable to travel to St Mirren tomorrow to watch the Hearts or are waiting till Sunday to watch the Hibees. Why not come along to Ferguson Park and watch The Welfare take on Lothian Thistle HV 2.30pm ko. Show your Hearts or Hibs ST for money off at the gate.
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We are delighted to announce the addition of Dene Shields to our coaching staff for the remainder of this season and into the 22/23 season.
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Everyone at Whitehill Welfare would like to wish our friends at @BonnyriggRose all the very best as they kick off their @spfl league 2 campaign today.
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The Welfare would like to welcome defender, Kai Austin and midfielder Nathan Stokes to Ferguson Park. After playing with new manager Jack Lynch during his time with Preston,the gaffer was keen to bring them both to Rosewell as he begins to shape his squad. All the best lads🤝🇱🇻
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🤝 New Whitehill Welfare Manager, Ian Little, was formally welcomed to the club by Chairman, David Brown, before taking training last night.
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Full Time here at Olivebank, a fantastic win for the welfare. Musselburgh Athletic 0 - 1 Whitehill Welfare
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Whitehill Welfare is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Little as manager. Ian takes up his post immediately and backroom staff will be confirmed soon. We warmly welcome Ian to Ferguson Park and wish him every success in his role. 🔗
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Whitehill Welfare FC are delighted to announce the return of @macca1875 as 1st team Goalkeeper Coach.
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🏡 Ferguson Park, Rosewell. Soon. Very soon. Please. 😍
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Everyone at Whitehill Welfare would like to pass on our best wishes to our former goalkeeper coach Lee McIntosh as he battles this horrible disease. If you can help Lee and his family in anyway please visit the gofundme page below ⬇️ .
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🎶 we are staying up, say we are staying up🎶. FT here in Glenrothes and the welfare secure a massive win which sees us clear of relegation and secures our place in EoSFL 1st division next season. Well done to Jack, his backroom staff and all the players 👏👏🇱🇻🇱🇻
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Both sides held a minute’s silence in memory of 17 year old Glenrothes Athletic player Ethan King, who tragically died in a car accident on Sunday morning. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
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Whitehill Welfare can confirm that goalkeeper Musa Dibaga has left the club to sign for Lowland League side Bo’ness United FC. In our opinion Musa was one of the best keeper’s in the EoSFL last season and improved greatly under the coaching of Lee McIntosh.
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Signing News . Midfielder Scott Lucas joins Whitehill Welfare .
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💥 In the absence of both WWTV cameramen today, thankfully Ross Kay was on hand to capture @louisswanson’s strike that proved to be the winner.
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Winner of our Players Player of the Year was Ryan Weir. Ryan joined us from Tranent 18 months ago and has been a massive influence on the team with his goals, trickery and hold up play. A well deserved winner👏👏👏
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Huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to The Shaun Woodburn Memorial Fund. This total includes today’s and last year’s games, plus the recent games Leith held at Leith Links. @kevinwoodburn 💚
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Jacob Shyngle signs for Linlithgow Rose FC
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The Welfare were saddened to hear of the passing of former Whitehill Welfare stalwart,Wallace Weir. As you can see from the article below,Wallace served the club for over 40 years carrying out various roles over the years. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Wallace
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Everyone at Whitehill Welfare would like to wish our near neighbours @BonnyriggRose all the very best of luck in the 1st leg of their play-off encounter v Fraserburgh today.
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Everyone connected with Whitehill Welfare would like to pass on their condolences to our former player @Taylor_Rogan05 following the passing of his brave sister, Leah. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Leah’s family and friends at this time. 🙏💔.
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We are delighted to announce the loan signing of Striker, Arran Laidlaw from @BonnyriggRose. Arran has featured as a trialist in our last 2 friendlies, knocking in a hat trick against Easthouses and a further goal against St Cuthbert Wanderers. Welcome to The Welfare Arran🤝⚽️🇱🇻
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We had 2 special visitors to FP tonight, Gracie & Blythe joined us for the U’20s trophy presentation. Gracie, daughter of the late Matty Gray who was instrumental in rebuilding the U20s team at Whitehill. Gracie was delighted to accept a league winners medal in honour of her Dad
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🖌 Signing News | Gary has had the blue pen out again and we are delighted to announce the return of a familiar face, with Kevin Keane our 3rd summer signing. Welcome back @kkeane17. ➡️
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It’s a difficult subject for men to talk about and we salute the bravery of our goalie Ryan Mack to speak out about his battles with mental health and also his work to raise awareness of the topic. We would urge anyone struggling to speak out and get the support like Ryan ❤️❤️.
So I’ve struggled massively with my mental health this year. To the point I’ve attempted to take my life 3 times. Decided to raise a bit awareness now that I’m in a better place and sponsor @AfcTranent with a local mental health charity that does amazing work @Changes_CHP
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5️⃣0️⃣ up for Connor McGregor | Congratulations to midfielder @connormcgregor4 who made his 50th appearance for Whitehill yesterday. Connor joined Whitehill in November 2015 from Bo’ness United and after a spell out it has been great to see him return to action recently.
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🖊 NEW SIGNING 🖊 . Whitehill Welfare are delighted to announce the return of Steven Thomson to Ferguson Park. Thommo goes straight into the starting XI for today’s Scottish Cup tie v Camelon Juniors FC
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🖊 | U20’s Signing News. Our 2nd new signing for the 2018-19 season is another local lad, centre back Taylor Rogan from Woodburn, who joins us from Dalkeith U19’s. Welcome to Whitehill @Taylor_Rogan05.
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A minutes silence was observed before the match tonight in memory of Derek Waterson our past Honorary Chairman who sadly passed away on Sunday morning.
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The boys being put through their paces down at Gullane Beach today 💪⚽️🇱🇻
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⚪️ New U20s Manager | We are delighted to announce that Grant Sandison will be the new Whitehill Welfare U20’s Manager, replacing the departing Ian Flynn at the end of the season. ➡️
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✍🏻 Signing News . We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced midfielder Ryan Gay, who goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s game with LTHV. Welcome to Whitehill Welfare @RyanGayRGS.
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📣New Loan Signing📣. We are delighted to announce the short term loan signing of @sheadowie_ who joins us from @DunbarUtd. Welcome to Ferguson Park Shea, all the best 🤝🇱🇻
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Interview: Gary Hamilton - Whitehill's Health Hero talks about his role with The Scottish Ambulance Service.
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🎖Whitehill Welfare defender Kevin Keane was presented with his @WilliamHill @ScottishCup Goal Of The Round trophy for his excellent strike against Edinburgh University back in September, by club chairman David Brown. Congratulations @kkeane17 👏
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No stranger to the welfare, we are delighted to announce the return of @kkeane17, having left us after periods of injury Kev has worked hard to get himself back to the level he is capable of. He joins us of the back of a successful season with @PentlandAFC on a 1 year contract.
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A wonderful free kick from Connor Spowart in our game against Linlithgow Rose yesterday
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The welfare are delighted to announce the signing of striker Jonny Grotlin from Dunbar United. Jonny goes straight into Jack’s squad for today’s visit to Nitten. Welcome to Ferguson Park Jonny 🤝🇱🇻🇱🇻
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The Welfare are delighted to announce the loan signings of Marc Anderson and Sean Hancock from @BonnyriggRose . Welcome to Ferguson Park lads. All the best 🇱🇻🇱🇻
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Whitehill Welfare Honorary President, Derek Waterson (right), suffered a stroke in the early hours of yesterday morning and is currently in hospital. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Derek and his family just now and we wish him a speedy recovery.
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Whitehill Welfare FC are delighted to announce that despite the current uncertainty regarding the East of Scotland league position, manager Andrew Kidd and coaches Steven McCulloch, Paul Parkin and Chris Gemmell have all committed their future to the club for the 2021/22 season.
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Another 3 points on the road for the welfare following a 1 nil win away to Newtongrange Star, captain Fyn Connor scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. That makes it 7 undefeated in league and cup for kiddo and the guys.
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A message from tonight’s captain. 🇱🇻❤️🇱🇻.
Thanks to everyone who attended tonight and involved themselves in the minute applaud for mum. I am with bursting pride knowing how proud my mum would be of me tonight! Thanks to both set of clubs for the support tonight, me and the whole family really appreciate it.🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻.
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🔥 Has to be @kkeane17’s strike in the first round. Not that we’re biased. Not at all. 😎.
There have been some incredible goals scored in the 2018-19 @WilliamHill Scottish Cup season. Make sure you tune into the @TheTerraceTV on @BBCScotland at 10.30pm tonight to find out which one of these strikes will be named Goal of the Tournament. #ScottishCupFinal
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Signing News | Sonny Swanson joins Whitehill Welfare .
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Congratulations to the bleach-blonde Bobby Carlos (@kkeane17) on polling the most votes to win the @ScottishCup Goal of the First Round.
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The Welfare are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Andy McNeill. Andy joins us from Vale of Leithen FC having previously played with Preston Athletic. Andy will go straight into Jack’s squad to face his old club Preston tomorrow. Welcome to Ferguson Park Andy 🤝🇱🇻
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The captain wins it for the Welfare. Kirkcaldy & Dysart 1 - 2 Whitehill Welfare
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