East of Scotland League: Spartans tighten grip on top spot as rivals falter

Spartans maintained their push for a fourth consecutive Central Taxis Premier Division title with a 3-1 win over Vale of Leithen, while their nearest challengers, Whitehill Welfare and Stirling University, both lost.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th Jan 2012, 03:18 BST

Spartans took an early lead through Robbie Manson before Alasdair MacKinnon and Chris Anderson added further goals, with Jamie Lauder scoring Vale’s consolation. Whitehill lost 3-2 to Lothian Thistle after a stoppage-time goal from Joe Murray. Mike Herd and Willie Kidd struck for Whitehill, with Lothian’s first two coming from Connor McDiarmid and Lloyd Dignan.

Stirling University crashed 4-2 to Civil Service Strollers, with goals from Craig Anderson, Scott Gormley and Craig Dickson (two) while Chris McKee and Danny Denholm netted for the students. Gretna 2008 drew 2-2 with visitors Leith Athletic, while, in the First Division, Coldstream beat Heriot Watt University 3-1 and Easthouses Lily defeated Hawick Royal Albert 3-0.