It had to happen eventually, Bonnyrigg Rose FC from South east Edinburgh, Midlothian (know where that is? Think of Hearts?) had to meet Clyde (know where that is? Think of a river) at some stage and it was in the William Hill Scottish FA Cup, a sell out crowd at home for the Second Round tie yesterday at New Dundas Park,
with Ally Love (it all falls into place like the film) scoring the winner for Clyde in the 80th minute.
Bonnie was distraught, Clyde providing the shot.
This video shows a frantic part of the game!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv3IO6fkmmA
Founded in 1874 as Bonnyrigg Swifts, the club became known as the Bonnyrigg Rose in 1881 and now play in the Lowland League, sort of National League equivalent in the Scottish Football hierarchy, having been promoted from the East of Scotland League last season. The club gained membership of the Scottish FA in June 2019 and have won the Scottish Junior cup in 1966 and 1978.
On their way to this 4th Round tie Rose beat Montrose 2-1 (3rd Rd), Buckie Thistle 2-0 (2nd Rd) and Fraserburgh 0-1 away (1st Rd).
Two great names from the club are, John White, "The Ghost of White Hart Lane, part of the 1960-1 Double Spurs side. Killed by a lightning strike, on a golf course on 21st July 1964.
and Sean Connery, of course........
https://www.scottishjuniorfa.com/scottish-junior-fa/history/sean-connery/ pick him out from the 1952 team photo!
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