MATCH PREVIEW - GARTCAIRN (H)

For our warm up game of the pre-season, we welcome West of Scotland League First Division side Gartcairn to Central Park for the first ever meeting of the clubs with a 3pm kick off.

The Airdrie based side were relegated from the Premier Division at the end of last season after being deducted 15 points they finished in 15th place eight points off safety.

Manager Michael Dunlop, who played against us for numerous clubs in the SPFL, left the club in March, but new Co-Managers Ryan McStay and Darren Barr who also played against us in their playing days were unable to stave off relegation.

Three former Cowden players who played for Gartcairn last season were Ross Caldwell, Scott Rumsby and Kyle Hutton. Caldwell and Rumsby both left at the end of the season with the later remaining in the top division with Beith.

This afternoon’s game will give fans a first opportunity to see our new players in action as Paul McLean makes his managerial debut.

Our new change kit, inspired with the traditional Blue Brazil look, will also make its debut.



MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE – Jack Leslie

ASSISTANT REFEREES – Stephen Gill & Ellis Walls


ADMISSION

General Admission - £5 | 12 and under - FREE | Season tickets are not valid for this game.

Please note, admission is by cash only (pay at the gate)


PROGRAMME

The first edition of the season for a revamped Blue Brazilian is a triple issue which also covers our games with Dundonald Bluebell and Crossgates Primrose. The 20 page full colour issue will be on sale from just inside the turnstiles at the cost of £3.




Previewer: Andrew Mullen.