Left Back Ryan Taylor has become the clubs first recipient of the Telford Arms Man of the Month Award.

Ryan has been in consistant form and after checking he was old enough to drink, Captain Jamie Murray had no hesitation in handing over a bottle of Champagne.

“Ryan has come in and done really well for us. He never gives up and is brave too. He is a quite lad who gets on with the game and he fully deserves this wee recognition. I’d asked a few of the players who they thought should get it and they all said Ryan.

Well done wee man.”

The award is sponsored by The Telford Arms, and we will post details of some of the restaurants special offers soon.

It’s 1st versus 2nd tomorrow at City Park when Spartans welcome league leaders Newton Heath.

Heath had a hugely successful season last term, winning the 1st Division at a canter having remained undefeated all season.

That coupled with a run to the last 16 of the Scottish Cup and a League Cup under their belt ensures that Spartans will have to be at their very best in order to take something from the game.

Kenny Cameron points out that Spartans can go top outright should they win; “I know Newton Heath very well and have always rated them as a very good side. We have had close games with them in the past and they’re definitely amongst the favorites for the title this year. They play good football and we will have to be at our best if we are to get a result.

It’s early days but the incentive of going top is there and we’ll give it a shot.”

Spartans are without Mikey Watson, Gavin Cattenach, Sean Mullen, Roni Pennatt and captain Jamie Murray for the match.

Spartans SAFC is delighted to announce the capture of highly rated defender Paul McCathie.

Paul has played at a higher level and is looking for a season of regular football in order to regain his fitness.

“I was at Hearts full time after a spell at Falkirk under John Hughes. We got to the final of the Milk Cup, losing to Racing Club from Argentina. One of my team mates was David Gray, now of Manchester United.

The aim is to get back into full time football but my fitness needs attention. A lot of people within the game keep saying I should be playing full time but I need games under my belt.”

There was no winner in this weeks predictor competition, with Newcastle winning and Fulhams draw scuppering peoples chances.

£35 will roll over to next week, with the club making £35. Thank you for your support.

Tickets for week 3 are now available from players and coaching staff.

Jonno- 1st goal

Spartans SAFC scored a last minute winner at Pentland Roadhouse to make it 3 games undefeated at the start of the season.

The visitors were in control for most of the first half and might have had more than the 2 goals (Jonno Ssentamu, OG) to show for their efforts.

Spartans didnt start the second half well and allowed Pentalnd back into the game. The Roadhouse managed to level the game before a nice ball from Ryan Taylor set Dean Shanks away. His awareness was superb to cross for Daniel Chille to net the winner.

Team; Veitch, McCann, Stout, Leask, Taylor, Gibson, Quinn (Lee 70), Kane (L. Shanks 60), Chille, D. Shanks, Ssentamu (Laidlaw 85)

Subs unused: Hamilton, Mullen

Spartans managed a draw tonight against St. Vincents despite a horrific 1st half performance.

Spartans will be happier with the point after what Kenny Cameron described as “the worst first half I’ve ever seen.”

Poor defending cost us 2 goals, however Mal Leask was on hand to score 2 goals to give Spartans a share of the spoils, which secures 4th position in the league after 2 matches.

Spartans will have to play much better in the future however should take heart from a spirited, much improved 2nd half.

Kenny Cameron said post match “Thats 2 games, 2 not so great performances but we are have managed to remain unbeaten and I’m sure we cant play any worse than we did in the 1st half. We got a reaction in the 2nd half and in the last 10 minutes we were trying to push for a winner. Having said that Shaun has pulled off another great save for us near the end.”

Team: Smith, McCann, Stout, Murray (C), Taylor, Gibson, Quinn, Leask, Hamilton, Cameron (Chille 60), Shanks  Subs: Lee, L. Shanks, Kane, Pennatt.

Harvey’s, the Loanhead based company with a fantastic pedigree built on many years of technical experience has become the latest leading business to support the club’s Player Sponsorship Package.

We are delighted that so many local companies are choosing to back the club for the forthcoming season.

Harvey’s details will appear on the Squad profiles page soon.