New signing Saeed set for Freuchie bow in Fife derby

FREUCHIE will take the wrappers off their newly-signed pro when they square up to Falkland in the mid-Fife derby today. Usman Saeed arrived in the country this week and spokesman John Anderson revealed there is a lot of anticipation in the club.

Ahead of the Scroggie Park showdown, he said: “Uzi wasted no time in getting to know his team-mates and acclimatising to the conditions. He came straight off the plane and into the nets!

“He is a top quality batsmen and also a leg-spinner, something we haven’t had here for quite a while. I think he will be a really valuable addition to our squad.”

There is another intriguing derby in the Eastern First Division as Fauldhouse entertain West Lothian.

In the Western Division, Kelburne welcome old rivals Poloc – with both teams determined to bounce back after morale-sapping defeats last weekend by Weirs and Prestwick respectively.

Poloc are boosted by the return of Euan Sheridan, who replaces Elliot Rousen. Spokesman Keith Young said: “Euan will bring good balance to the side. His left-arm spin bowling and technically sound top-order batting adds strength in depth.”

In the other three games in the division East Kilbride, Ferguslie and Renfrew face Prestwick, Weirs and Stenhousemuir respectively.