Threave Rovers enjoying life in West of Scotland League Second Division with four points from two games
Threave Rovers seem to be enjoying life in their new league.
Victory over Ashfield gave them four points from a possible six in the West of Scotland League's second division.
And the two sides they have faced – Ashfield and Blantyre Victoria – were both playing in the first division last season.
Boss Danny Dunglinson said: They were both two levels above us last year. Although they've come down and Ashvale didn't win a lot of games last year, they've still played at that level and it's probably one of the most difficult starts we could have got.
'It's four points out of six. If we can back it up in the next game it's an even better start.
'Ashvale had the wind at their backs to start, they played the ball in behind and had a couple of chances and will probably feel they should have been one or two nil up with the chances they had.
'Once we got to grips with that we were on top.'
Ross Irving put Threave into an early lead with a deflected shot but Ashfield soon drew level through Stevenson.
However, 10 minutes before the break Threave were back in front through Harry Officer.
Irving extended the advantage from close range early in the second half with Tam Coles making it four after Officer hit the bar.
Findlay got a late goal for Ashfield but Threave were able to see the game out.
Dunglinson said: 'Ross'll always guarantee you goals. He was excellent on Saturday but even when he's not having his best game he'll still pop up with a goal or an assist.
'His numbers since he signed for us are incredible but Ross has played at a higher level. He knows what it's all about and he's probably playing slightly beneath himself. We're very lucky to still have him.'
Threave have a third successive home game this weekend with Kilsyth Athletic visiting Meadow Park.
The two sides both entered the fourth division at the same time but there's little chance of over familiarity being an issue on Saturday.
Dunglinson explained: 'We've had them every season but they lost their entire squad. There isn't a single player that was there last year. Their previous manager has left and all the boys decided to move on.
'We don't know too much about them or what kind of squad they've put together. I think they've had a mixed start. We'll just have to treat them as if we're playing a Blantyre or an Ashfield, but with it being at home we'll be looking for three points.
'A run of home games is good if you get the points on the board but our first away game is on Tuesday night at Maybole.
'I think it would have made more sense for an away game on a Saturday then a home game as we have lights.
'It's a 7pm kick-off, which logistically isn't ideal for us with boys finishing work and trying to get p there.
'If you get points on the board it doesn't matter if you're home or away. It's the hand we've been dealt so we'll just have to deal with it.'
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