LOMOND completed a convinving victory in their first preseason friendly in searing heat in Bowhill.
A hat-trick from new captain David Elder was added to by goals from Liam Farrell and Ross Rankine in the 5-0 rout.
Lomond fielded several trialists as manager Alex Simpson seeks to assemble a squad capable of enjoying a successful season in the Fife AFA Second Division.
Sunday 27 July 2008
Saturday 10 May 2008
BENARTY 5, LOMOND UNITED 1
LOMOND lost their last league game of the season as Benarty clinched the league title. Danny Caldwell scored Lomond's consolation.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
LOMOND v OLD BOYS XI
LOMOND United will take on a former Lomond XI at Links Park in Montrose on Saturday, May 17. Kick-off 3 p.m. Spectators welcome.
Monday 5 May 2008
LOMOND UNITED 0, HEARTS OF BEATH 2
10 MAN Lomond lost two second half goals to end all hopes of promotion.
After a good first half that ended scoreless, the visitors conceded a cheap goal on the hour and Fraser Thomson was red carded for a stamp soon after.
Beath scored immediately after the sending off and despite a brave response, Lomond could not get back into the match.
After a good first half that ended scoreless, the visitors conceded a cheap goal on the hour and Fraser Thomson was red carded for a stamp soon after.
Beath scored immediately after the sending off and despite a brave response, Lomond could not get back into the match.
Saturday 3 May 2008
Monday 28 April 2008
LOMOND UNITED 2, BUCKHAVEN TOWN 1
A LAST gasp strike by substitute Keith Morris won Lomond three points.
Buckhaven had taken an early lead but Gordon Forbes equalised on 20 minutes and the home side dominated thereafter.
Buckhaven had taken an early lead but Gordon Forbes equalised on 20 minutes and the home side dominated thereafter.
Saturday 26 April 2008
Monday 21 April 2008
LOMOND UNITED 1, UNITED COLLEGES 3
ANOTHER poor night for Lomond United as their losing streak in Ladybank stretched to four games.
It started well for the home side as David Elder gave his side the lead on 15 minutes, rifling home the rebound after his penalty had been saved.
Despite nowhere near their best, Lomond had opportunities to extend that lead before it all started to go wrong midway through the half.
Alan Reid lost possession in his own half which caught out the home defence and an unmarked striker had time to pick his spot.
A jaded looking home side struggled to keep pace with the young students in the second half and the visitors ran out deserved winners.
A near post free-kick was turned into the net on the hour as the Lomond marking left a lot to be desired.
Lomond failed to register a serious attempt on goal in the second half with play breaking down in the final third.
Colleges were gifted a third goal in the final minute as Liam Farrell's late tackle resulted in a penalty, the taker of which gave Bushnell no chance.
It started well for the home side as David Elder gave his side the lead on 15 minutes, rifling home the rebound after his penalty had been saved.
Despite nowhere near their best, Lomond had opportunities to extend that lead before it all started to go wrong midway through the half.
Alan Reid lost possession in his own half which caught out the home defence and an unmarked striker had time to pick his spot.
A jaded looking home side struggled to keep pace with the young students in the second half and the visitors ran out deserved winners.
A near post free-kick was turned into the net on the hour as the Lomond marking left a lot to be desired.
Lomond failed to register a serious attempt on goal in the second half with play breaking down in the final third.
Colleges were gifted a third goal in the final minute as Liam Farrell's late tackle resulted in a penalty, the taker of which gave Bushnell no chance.
Saturday 19 April 2008
Monday 14 April 2008
LOMOND UNITED 0, MILTON VIOLET 1
LOMOND lost their third home game in a row after Milton's smash and grab.
The home side had most of the play but could not convert pressure into goals as Milton's only shot on target won them the match.
That came from the penalty spot with just 15 minutes left after stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Thomson upended the visitors number eight in the box.
A red card followed for Thomson despite the striker having knocked the ball out of play and Lomond having a defender in line with the incident.
Lomond felt aggrieved at the referee's decision, especially given that a Milton midfielder escaped with just a yellow for a stamp in the first half.
After a scrappy opening 15 minutes Lomond emerged as the more dominant side but despite getting behind the defence on numerous occasions, the final ball let them down.
That story continued into the second half although David Elder was inches away with two long range efforts.
Alan Reid saw a chip beat the keeper on 65 minutes, but a defender headed the ball off the line.
Milton were pinned back and defending resolutely but won the penalty on a rare foray into the Lomond box, following a poor kick-out by Thomson.
Despite down to 10 men, Lomond remained the more dominant side but despite giving everything, there was to be no equaliser.
The home side had most of the play but could not convert pressure into goals as Milton's only shot on target won them the match.
That came from the penalty spot with just 15 minutes left after stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Thomson upended the visitors number eight in the box.
A red card followed for Thomson despite the striker having knocked the ball out of play and Lomond having a defender in line with the incident.
Lomond felt aggrieved at the referee's decision, especially given that a Milton midfielder escaped with just a yellow for a stamp in the first half.
After a scrappy opening 15 minutes Lomond emerged as the more dominant side but despite getting behind the defence on numerous occasions, the final ball let them down.
That story continued into the second half although David Elder was inches away with two long range efforts.
Alan Reid saw a chip beat the keeper on 65 minutes, but a defender headed the ball off the line.
Milton were pinned back and defending resolutely but won the penalty on a rare foray into the Lomond box, following a poor kick-out by Thomson.
Despite down to 10 men, Lomond remained the more dominant side but despite giving everything, there was to be no equaliser.
Saturday 12 April 2008
BURNTISLAND UNITED 0, LOMOND UNITED 2
LOMOND travelled down to Burntisland for a league fixture.
The vistors started well and created a few chances with Dales and Caldwell going close.
After 25 minutes Keith Morris won the ball in the middle of park and from 25 yards let fly into the top corner with an unstoppable shot.
Just before half-time Dales hit the post after the keeper saved his first effort.
Lomond were awarded a penalty after Reid was brought down in the box, up stepped Caldwell to blast the ball into the corner to make it 2-0.
The visitors continued to press and should have scored a couple more but after 82 minutes the ref awarded a penalty to the homesters, which Bushnell saved well.
A welcome three points and a good performance.
The vistors started well and created a few chances with Dales and Caldwell going close.
After 25 minutes Keith Morris won the ball in the middle of park and from 25 yards let fly into the top corner with an unstoppable shot.
Just before half-time Dales hit the post after the keeper saved his first effort.
Lomond were awarded a penalty after Reid was brought down in the box, up stepped Caldwell to blast the ball into the corner to make it 2-0.
The visitors continued to press and should have scored a couple more but after 82 minutes the ref awarded a penalty to the homesters, which Bushnell saved well.
A welcome three points and a good performance.
Saturday 5 April 2008
ROSYTH WANDERERS 3, LOMOND UNITED 1
THIS wasn't a bad day at the office, but a terrible one for everyone at Lomond United.
Right from the off the vistors where not at the races and soon found themselves 1-0 down when a long ball over the defence saw a home player stop the ball on the by-line.
His pass into the box found an unmarked forward with all the time in the world to blast the ball into the bottom corner past Derek Bushnell as the rest of the players were caught ball watching.
Soon after Rosyth missed a great chance to make it 2-0.
After a poor start, Lomond equalised. Kenny Christie and Sean Farrell combined well down the right to feed Gavin Dales.
He skipped past four defenders and curled the ball beyond the keeper for an excellent goal to make it 1-1.
The vistors were right back in the match - game on.
But instead of taking the game to Rosyth, misplaced passes, miss-timed clearances and bad marking at set pieces saw the homesters go 2-1 in front.
At a Rosyth corner, a defender on the half way line made his way towards the box unmarked. No Lomond player tracked him and when the ball fell to him at the back post he made no mistake from 12 yards.
The second half saw the vistors step up, Christie broke clean through and with everyone waiting for a goal his shot was straight at the keeper.
This was to be Lomond's only real chance.
During the second half, the players did try to get back into the game but just could not put any pressure on the home defence.
With the referee about to blow for full-time and all Lomond's players in the opposition half as they went for broke, a long ball once again saw the striker score to make it 3-1.
Thus ended Lomond United's first vist to Rosyth, a game which is best forgotten about.
Right from the off the vistors where not at the races and soon found themselves 1-0 down when a long ball over the defence saw a home player stop the ball on the by-line.
His pass into the box found an unmarked forward with all the time in the world to blast the ball into the bottom corner past Derek Bushnell as the rest of the players were caught ball watching.
Soon after Rosyth missed a great chance to make it 2-0.
After a poor start, Lomond equalised. Kenny Christie and Sean Farrell combined well down the right to feed Gavin Dales.
He skipped past four defenders and curled the ball beyond the keeper for an excellent goal to make it 1-1.
The vistors were right back in the match - game on.
But instead of taking the game to Rosyth, misplaced passes, miss-timed clearances and bad marking at set pieces saw the homesters go 2-1 in front.
At a Rosyth corner, a defender on the half way line made his way towards the box unmarked. No Lomond player tracked him and when the ball fell to him at the back post he made no mistake from 12 yards.
The second half saw the vistors step up, Christie broke clean through and with everyone waiting for a goal his shot was straight at the keeper.
This was to be Lomond's only real chance.
During the second half, the players did try to get back into the game but just could not put any pressure on the home defence.
With the referee about to blow for full-time and all Lomond's players in the opposition half as they went for broke, a long ball once again saw the striker score to make it 3-1.
Thus ended Lomond United's first vist to Rosyth, a game which is best forgotten about.
Wednesday 2 April 2008
LOMOND UNITED 1, NEWTON GLEN 2
MISSED chances and individual errors proved costly for Lomond as Newton Glen put a severe dent in their promotion hopes.
After a slow start, Lomond fell behind due to their own making on 15 minutes.
Kenny Christie, making his first start in four weeks, failed to clear his lines despite two attempts and a striker stole in to score.
Danny Caldwell almost equalised but the Newton keeper, who went on to produce six stunning saves, clawed his point blank volley wide.
Another defensive disaster gave the home side a mountain to climb.
Fraser Thomson swiped at fresh air and this allowed the striker through on goal.
Keeper Derek Bushnell made the save but Thomson, perhaps over-eager to atone for his mistake, conceded a penalty with a rash challenge.
The spot-kick was dispatched and it was 2-0 to Newton Glen.
At half-time Lomond manager Alex Simpson asked his side for a more passionate performance - and he got it.
The home side produced wave after wave of attacks on the visiting goal but each time, the Newton keeper proved equal to the task.
Matt Elder was denied from close range, and Dave Elder's header was somehow stopped on the line.
Thomson's header was also deflected onto the crossbar from one of Lomond's 10 second half corner kicks.
Caldwell did manage to make the pressure count on the hour mark, curling home a 20-yard free-kick with aplom.
However, further attempts on the visiting goal were thwarted by an inspired keeper, and poor finishing.
Gavin Dales could only put his head in his hands as he side-footed wide of an open goal while Keith Morris hit woodwork.
Had Lomond produced a first half performance to match their second, they'd have won this match at a canter.
After a slow start, Lomond fell behind due to their own making on 15 minutes.
Kenny Christie, making his first start in four weeks, failed to clear his lines despite two attempts and a striker stole in to score.
Danny Caldwell almost equalised but the Newton keeper, who went on to produce six stunning saves, clawed his point blank volley wide.
Another defensive disaster gave the home side a mountain to climb.
Fraser Thomson swiped at fresh air and this allowed the striker through on goal.
Keeper Derek Bushnell made the save but Thomson, perhaps over-eager to atone for his mistake, conceded a penalty with a rash challenge.
The spot-kick was dispatched and it was 2-0 to Newton Glen.
At half-time Lomond manager Alex Simpson asked his side for a more passionate performance - and he got it.
The home side produced wave after wave of attacks on the visiting goal but each time, the Newton keeper proved equal to the task.
Matt Elder was denied from close range, and Dave Elder's header was somehow stopped on the line.
Thomson's header was also deflected onto the crossbar from one of Lomond's 10 second half corner kicks.
Caldwell did manage to make the pressure count on the hour mark, curling home a 20-yard free-kick with aplom.
However, further attempts on the visiting goal were thwarted by an inspired keeper, and poor finishing.
Gavin Dales could only put his head in his hands as he side-footed wide of an open goal while Keith Morris hit woodwork.
Had Lomond produced a first half performance to match their second, they'd have won this match at a canter.
Saturday 29 March 2008
KENNOWAY 4, LOMOND UNITED 1
A HARD-working performance by Lomond was not enough to stop Kennoway earning a 4-1 win at Cotlands Park in the Carlsberg Cup.
Lomond faced a side unbeaten in all competitions this season and packed full of ex-senior, junior and amateur internationalists.
The Second Division underdogs gave as good as they got in the opening 20 minutes until a fortunate goal handed the home side the opener.
A wind-assisted free-kick from near the touchline, intended as a cross, sailed over the head of Malky Muirhead into the top corner.
Lomond were forced to hit Kennoway on the break and looked dangerous when they did so but Muirhead made two stunning stops to keep the score at just 1-0.
On the stroke of half-time a rash tackle from Drew MacLeod gifted Kennoway a penalty and the taker made no mistake.
The second half started with Lomond pinned in their own half but brave tackling and a well-organised offside trap kept Kennoway at bay.
Gavin Dales chipped just over as Lomond looked for a way back into the cup tie but Kennoway took a 3-0 lead on 65 minutes from another set piece.
A near post free-kick was not properly cleared and the striker had a tap-in.
Shortly afterwards, Lomond conceded from open play for the first time in the match as a 20 yard strike left Muirhead with no chance.
Lomond's work rate never ceased and they got their reward with a late consolation goal, Matthew Elder taking Dales' pass in his stride and clipping the ball over the outrushing keeper.
Lomond may be out the cup, but they can be very proud of their efforts.
Starcheck: 10 Fraser Thomson, 7 Malky Muirhead, 3 Matthew Elder
Lomond faced a side unbeaten in all competitions this season and packed full of ex-senior, junior and amateur internationalists.
The Second Division underdogs gave as good as they got in the opening 20 minutes until a fortunate goal handed the home side the opener.
A wind-assisted free-kick from near the touchline, intended as a cross, sailed over the head of Malky Muirhead into the top corner.
Lomond were forced to hit Kennoway on the break and looked dangerous when they did so but Muirhead made two stunning stops to keep the score at just 1-0.
On the stroke of half-time a rash tackle from Drew MacLeod gifted Kennoway a penalty and the taker made no mistake.
The second half started with Lomond pinned in their own half but brave tackling and a well-organised offside trap kept Kennoway at bay.
Gavin Dales chipped just over as Lomond looked for a way back into the cup tie but Kennoway took a 3-0 lead on 65 minutes from another set piece.
A near post free-kick was not properly cleared and the striker had a tap-in.
Shortly afterwards, Lomond conceded from open play for the first time in the match as a 20 yard strike left Muirhead with no chance.
Lomond's work rate never ceased and they got their reward with a late consolation goal, Matthew Elder taking Dales' pass in his stride and clipping the ball over the outrushing keeper.
Lomond may be out the cup, but they can be very proud of their efforts.
Starcheck: 10 Fraser Thomson, 7 Malky Muirhead, 3 Matthew Elder
Saturday 22 March 2008
BARDAR UNITED 1, LOMOND UNITED 6
LOMOND travelled down to Kinghorn for a league fixture against Barder United and emerged comfortable winners.
The visitors had Derek Bushnell in goal and David Elder starting for the first time since the sides last met in January.
Play was end to end for the opening stages, the vistors had the better chances but had to wait until the 25th minute to open the scoring.
Danny Caldwell struck a shot from 20 yards which the keeper couldn't hold, the in-rushing D.Elder slammed the rebound into the net.
After 30 minutes the homesters levelled the match with a well taken effort at the back post when the defence switched off.
Lomond pressed again and went back in front when good work by Caldwell and D.Elder set Sean Farrell away.
His shot struck the inside of the post before nestling in the back of the net.
Minutes before half time the home side should have been awarded a penalty when a clear hand ball by Neil Cunningham was missed by the ref.
Lomond came flying out the traps at the start of the second half and hit three goals in a ten minute spell.
D.Elder scored two after getting on the end of a couple of crosses for yet another hat trick.
Drew MacLeod was hauled down in the box and up stepped captain Caldwell to score his 23rd of the season from the spot.
The vistors should have continued to keep the home side on the back foot but it was not until late in the match that Gavin Dales scored with the help of a deflection.
The match ended on a sour note when Bardar had two players red carded.
Another three points but plenty more to come from this squad.
They can play better but a good victory to set them up for Saturday's tough cup match against unbeaten Kennoway.
The visitors had Derek Bushnell in goal and David Elder starting for the first time since the sides last met in January.
Play was end to end for the opening stages, the vistors had the better chances but had to wait until the 25th minute to open the scoring.
Danny Caldwell struck a shot from 20 yards which the keeper couldn't hold, the in-rushing D.Elder slammed the rebound into the net.
After 30 minutes the homesters levelled the match with a well taken effort at the back post when the defence switched off.
Lomond pressed again and went back in front when good work by Caldwell and D.Elder set Sean Farrell away.
His shot struck the inside of the post before nestling in the back of the net.
Minutes before half time the home side should have been awarded a penalty when a clear hand ball by Neil Cunningham was missed by the ref.
Lomond came flying out the traps at the start of the second half and hit three goals in a ten minute spell.
D.Elder scored two after getting on the end of a couple of crosses for yet another hat trick.
Drew MacLeod was hauled down in the box and up stepped captain Caldwell to score his 23rd of the season from the spot.
The vistors should have continued to keep the home side on the back foot but it was not until late in the match that Gavin Dales scored with the help of a deflection.
The match ended on a sour note when Bardar had two players red carded.
Another three points but plenty more to come from this squad.
They can play better but a good victory to set them up for Saturday's tough cup match against unbeaten Kennoway.
Saturday 15 March 2008
UNITED COLLEGES 3, LOMOND UNITED 4
LOMOND travelled to St. Andrews for a league fixture against the students.
Fraser Thomson took over in goals and they had 16-year-old Dale Cowan on the bench alongside other new comer Ross Rankine.
Prolific marksman David Elder also returned to the squad after a two month absence but had to settle for a place on the bench.
Lomond started well and in the opening minutes and created a few chances however the homesters scored twice after poor defending.
This shocked the vistors into action.
Michael Morris hit a shot from 25 yards which sailed over the keeper's head into the net to give Lomond hope for the second half.
Lomond went all out for an early goal after the break.
Neil Cunningham saw a long range effort well saved then Drew MacLeod saw his shot come back off the post.
A goal was coming and it was centre-half Gordon Forbes who headed in the leveller from a corner.
Against the run of play the students went in front in the 92nd minute with what they thought was the winner.
The referee, who played 59 minutes in the first half, was asked how long was left and he said 2 minutes.
From kick off K.Morris launched the ball forward, a defender headed the ball back towards his keeper but sent it high past him into the net to make it 3-3.
In the final minute of a lengthy injury time period Lomond won a corner.
MacLeod sent the ball over and Lomond's top marksman of the last three seasons headed powerfully past the keeper.
D. Elder was mobbed by his team mates, as they celebrated an excellent victory.
Fraser Thomson took over in goals and they had 16-year-old Dale Cowan on the bench alongside other new comer Ross Rankine.
Prolific marksman David Elder also returned to the squad after a two month absence but had to settle for a place on the bench.
Lomond started well and in the opening minutes and created a few chances however the homesters scored twice after poor defending.
This shocked the vistors into action.
Michael Morris hit a shot from 25 yards which sailed over the keeper's head into the net to give Lomond hope for the second half.
Lomond went all out for an early goal after the break.
Neil Cunningham saw a long range effort well saved then Drew MacLeod saw his shot come back off the post.
A goal was coming and it was centre-half Gordon Forbes who headed in the leveller from a corner.
Against the run of play the students went in front in the 92nd minute with what they thought was the winner.
The referee, who played 59 minutes in the first half, was asked how long was left and he said 2 minutes.
From kick off K.Morris launched the ball forward, a defender headed the ball back towards his keeper but sent it high past him into the net to make it 3-3.
In the final minute of a lengthy injury time period Lomond won a corner.
MacLeod sent the ball over and Lomond's top marksman of the last three seasons headed powerfully past the keeper.
D. Elder was mobbed by his team mates, as they celebrated an excellent victory.
Saturday 8 March 2008
MATCH OFF
THE league match away to Rosyth Wanderers was called off at 11.40 a.m due to heavy rain fall, after the park was deemed playable at 10.00 a.m.
Saturday 1 March 2008
LOMOND UNITED 1, KIRKCALDY YM 3
A DISAPPOINTING afternoon for Lomond saw the home side slip to their first league defeat since September.
This was despite a promising start that saw Danny Caldwell miss a gilt-edged chance when clean through on goal.
All Lomond's good work in the opening half hour was undone in a mad two minute spell during which they lost two goals.
A shot across goal was parried by goalkeeper Malky Muirhead to the feet of the left winger who made no mistake.
In YM's next attack, a cross to the back post saw the same player grab his second as he nipped in front of his marker to head home.
This led to finger-pointing in the Lomond ranks, and it took the half-time whistle for a now disjointed side to get itself re-organised.
Lomond emerged up for the fight and took the game to YM but despite pressing the visitors into their own half, United could not muster a shot on target.
In a rare cutting move wih 15 minutes to go, Caldewell flicked the ball through for Matthew Elder to bear down on goal, but the midfielder was hacked from behind as he shot.
A penalty, and a red card for the offending YM defender while Caldwell took the spot kick and his finish was immaculate.
With an equaliser now a real possibility Lomond pushed bodies forward but a poor final ball was keeping YM ahead.
The Kirkcaldy side had only brief glimpses of goal in the second half, but had not troubled Muirhead - that was until the last minute of the game.
A free-kick from the edge of the box broke through a flimsy defensive wall and despite Muirhead's best efforts, the ball reached the net.
StarCheck: 10 Sean Farrell, 7 Matthew Elder, 3 Martin Hrdlicka
This was despite a promising start that saw Danny Caldwell miss a gilt-edged chance when clean through on goal.
All Lomond's good work in the opening half hour was undone in a mad two minute spell during which they lost two goals.
A shot across goal was parried by goalkeeper Malky Muirhead to the feet of the left winger who made no mistake.
In YM's next attack, a cross to the back post saw the same player grab his second as he nipped in front of his marker to head home.
This led to finger-pointing in the Lomond ranks, and it took the half-time whistle for a now disjointed side to get itself re-organised.
Lomond emerged up for the fight and took the game to YM but despite pressing the visitors into their own half, United could not muster a shot on target.
In a rare cutting move wih 15 minutes to go, Caldewell flicked the ball through for Matthew Elder to bear down on goal, but the midfielder was hacked from behind as he shot.
A penalty, and a red card for the offending YM defender while Caldwell took the spot kick and his finish was immaculate.
With an equaliser now a real possibility Lomond pushed bodies forward but a poor final ball was keeping YM ahead.
The Kirkcaldy side had only brief glimpses of goal in the second half, but had not troubled Muirhead - that was until the last minute of the game.
A free-kick from the edge of the box broke through a flimsy defensive wall and despite Muirhead's best efforts, the ball reached the net.
StarCheck: 10 Sean Farrell, 7 Matthew Elder, 3 Martin Hrdlicka
Saturday 23 February 2008
LOMOND UNITED 4, BURNTISLAND UNITED 1
LOMOND brought in Kenny Christie for Michael Morris and went with a new 4-5-1 formation in an effort to press the game and keep the vistors on the back foot.
After only five minutes captain Danny Caldwell missed a sitter from five yards, blasting over the bar.
Christie set up Caldwell down the left, his cross was perfect for Janicki, but the keeper did well.
After 25 minutes the vistors were awarded a penalty when Liam Farrell made a tackle and the referee somehow pointed to the spot.
However this kick struck the base of the post then Muirhead made the save.
After 35 minutes Caldwell put Lomond in front with a neat finish.
Just moments before half time the vistors made it 1-1 after a blunder in defence.
The second half saw Lomond create many chances, but poor finishing let them down until Caldwell made it 2-1 to settle the side.
The homesters now had the upper hand and when Shaun Farrell was brought down, the ref awarded Lomond a penalty.
Caldwell scored for an excellent hat-trick and his 19th goal of the season!
With only minutes left Christie blasted the ball into the net to finish the match at 4-1.
Star Check: 10 - Caldwell, 7 Janicki, 3 Dales
After only five minutes captain Danny Caldwell missed a sitter from five yards, blasting over the bar.
Christie set up Caldwell down the left, his cross was perfect for Janicki, but the keeper did well.
After 25 minutes the vistors were awarded a penalty when Liam Farrell made a tackle and the referee somehow pointed to the spot.
However this kick struck the base of the post then Muirhead made the save.
After 35 minutes Caldwell put Lomond in front with a neat finish.
Just moments before half time the vistors made it 1-1 after a blunder in defence.
The second half saw Lomond create many chances, but poor finishing let them down until Caldwell made it 2-1 to settle the side.
The homesters now had the upper hand and when Shaun Farrell was brought down, the ref awarded Lomond a penalty.
Caldwell scored for an excellent hat-trick and his 19th goal of the season!
With only minutes left Christie blasted the ball into the net to finish the match at 4-1.
Star Check: 10 - Caldwell, 7 Janicki, 3 Dales
Saturday 16 February 2008
CARNEGIE THISTLE 1, LOMOND UNITED 1
LOMOND travelled through to Townhill for a league fixture against Carnegie Thistle.
The visitors brought in Hrdlicka for the injuried Melville, otherwise Lomond stuck with the same 11 as last week.
For the opening 20 minutes Lomond didn't settle and it looked like the long ball tactics from the homesters would cause them trouble.
But against the run of play Lomond went in front, Cunningham started the move, Dales then played in Caldwell who made no mistake - the captain once again doing the business.
The home side continued to punt long balls forward, but Muirhead was not troubled.
The second half was just as poor as the first, and the home keeper made a great save from a Janicki volley.
This was one of only two shots Lomond had in the entire 90 minutes and this was to cost them with 15 minutes to go.
Yet again Lomond lost a goal from a corner, a simple header at the front post beating Muirhead.
This was another below par performance that saw another two points dropped, which is not good enough.
Plenty effort and commitment but results need to improve.
The visitors brought in Hrdlicka for the injuried Melville, otherwise Lomond stuck with the same 11 as last week.
For the opening 20 minutes Lomond didn't settle and it looked like the long ball tactics from the homesters would cause them trouble.
But against the run of play Lomond went in front, Cunningham started the move, Dales then played in Caldwell who made no mistake - the captain once again doing the business.
The home side continued to punt long balls forward, but Muirhead was not troubled.
The second half was just as poor as the first, and the home keeper made a great save from a Janicki volley.
This was one of only two shots Lomond had in the entire 90 minutes and this was to cost them with 15 minutes to go.
Yet again Lomond lost a goal from a corner, a simple header at the front post beating Muirhead.
This was another below par performance that saw another two points dropped, which is not good enough.
Plenty effort and commitment but results need to improve.
Saturday 9 February 2008
MILTON VIOLET 2, LOMOND UNITED 2
LOMOND arrived in Milton for a difficult league fixture against a side they failed to beat last season.
Michael Morris and Woichech Janicki were brought into the starting 11 to play down the flanks, while Malky Muirhead took over in goals.
Neither team settled in the opening stages but Danny Caldwell was unlucky when the keeper made a mess of a pass back, but a defender got in a good block.
The vistors certainly looked out of sorts with poor passing and just never got going.
After 37 minutes the home striker was clearly off side and as Lomond appealed, the ref waved play on and the ball was rolled into the net.
Seconds before half time Janicki should have levelled but the ball rolled just past the post.
After some strong words at half time the players were informed another 45 minutes like the first would not be accepted.
A changed Lomond side had Milton pinned back and against the run of play the homesters made it 2-0.
But Lomond kept them on the back foot and after 65 minutes M.Morris took a corner that sailed over everyone right into the top corner.
Gavin Dales should have made levelled but his weak effort saw the keeper have time to make the save.
Hrdlicka, Christie and S.Farrell were brought on, and after 83 minutes Caldwell blasted the ball high into the net from 16 yards to equalise.
The home side had 2 players sent off late on and Lomond were unlucky in injury time when Caldwell shot just past.
A dire first half, but credit to the players for the effort raised in the second, when they could have left with three points.
Michael Morris and Woichech Janicki were brought into the starting 11 to play down the flanks, while Malky Muirhead took over in goals.
Neither team settled in the opening stages but Danny Caldwell was unlucky when the keeper made a mess of a pass back, but a defender got in a good block.
The vistors certainly looked out of sorts with poor passing and just never got going.
After 37 minutes the home striker was clearly off side and as Lomond appealed, the ref waved play on and the ball was rolled into the net.
Seconds before half time Janicki should have levelled but the ball rolled just past the post.
After some strong words at half time the players were informed another 45 minutes like the first would not be accepted.
A changed Lomond side had Milton pinned back and against the run of play the homesters made it 2-0.
But Lomond kept them on the back foot and after 65 minutes M.Morris took a corner that sailed over everyone right into the top corner.
Gavin Dales should have made levelled but his weak effort saw the keeper have time to make the save.
Hrdlicka, Christie and S.Farrell were brought on, and after 83 minutes Caldwell blasted the ball high into the net from 16 yards to equalise.
The home side had 2 players sent off late on and Lomond were unlucky in injury time when Caldwell shot just past.
A dire first half, but credit to the players for the effort raised in the second, when they could have left with three points.
Saturday 2 February 2008
LOMOND UNITED 7, BARDAR UNITED 2
GOALS from Danny Caldwell (2), Gavin Dales (2), David Elder, Drew MacLeod and Keith Morris secured a comfortable league win for Lomond United.
However, the win came at a cost as Lomond lost goalkeeper Colin Downie to injury in the first half, who later required hospital treatment.
However, the win came at a cost as Lomond lost goalkeeper Colin Downie to injury in the first half, who later required hospital treatment.
Saturday 26 January 2008
MATCH OFF
ANOTHER match falls victim to the weather as Lomond United's away league match at Milton Violet is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Monday 21 January 2008
MONTROSE U19 3, LOMOND UNITED 3
A SPIRITED Lomond United performance earned a 3-3 draw against a talented young Montrose side on Monday night.
Matthew Elder put the visitors ahead at Links Park with a dipping volley from 25 yards that found the top corner.
Montrose equalised seconds before half-time when Lomond failed to clear a near post free-kick and the ball was turned home from six yards.
Lomond fell 3-1 down early in the second half conceding two headed goals, one from a corner and the other following a quick Montrose counter attack.
But Lomond refused to let heads drop and Drew McLeod got them back into the game midway through the half with a terrific strike from the edge of the box.
Five minutes later United were level as Alistair McBain turned home Liam Farrell's flick from a corner.
Matthew Elder put the visitors ahead at Links Park with a dipping volley from 25 yards that found the top corner.
Montrose equalised seconds before half-time when Lomond failed to clear a near post free-kick and the ball was turned home from six yards.
Lomond fell 3-1 down early in the second half conceding two headed goals, one from a corner and the other following a quick Montrose counter attack.
But Lomond refused to let heads drop and Drew McLeod got them back into the game midway through the half with a terrific strike from the edge of the box.
Five minutes later United were level as Alistair McBain turned home Liam Farrell's flick from a corner.
Saturday 19 January 2008
LOMOND UNITED 1, KINGLASSIE 2
LOMOND United will not retain the Second Division Cup won last season after a meek surrender at home to Kinglassie.
Lack of match fitness showed in Lomond's first game since prior to Christmas as the holders crashed out at the first hurdle.
Stevie Melville's first goal for the club provided United's consolation.
Lack of match fitness showed in Lomond's first game since prior to Christmas as the holders crashed out at the first hurdle.
Stevie Melville's first goal for the club provided United's consolation.
Saturday 12 January 2008
FRIENDLY ARRANGED
LOMOND United will travel to Links Park, Montrose on Monday, January 21 to face Montrose Under 19s side.
The match will kick-off at 8 p.m.
The match will kick-off at 8 p.m.
MATCH OFF - AGAIN
LOMOND United still await their first game of 2008 after the match against Carnegie Thistle fell victim to the weather for the second time.
Saturday 5 January 2008
MATCH OFF
LOMOND United's scheduled league match against Kirkcaldy YM was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
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