Largs & Millport Weekly News | Sport Headlines http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:34:28 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 9 Largs & Millport Weekly News | Sport Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ln_logo_500x75.png http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/ Academy hero played against Malaga Striker Euan Lindsay has been given a surprise call up to the first team squad of Hamilton Accies and played in a glamour friendly against Spanish La Liga outfit Malaga on Wednesday evening. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402921-academy-hero-played-against--malaga/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402921-academy-hero-played-against--malaga/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:00 +0100 Sport Thistle win 'friendly' in Greenock clash Largs Thistle, who have a playing pool made up of largely Greenock based players, took on their local side in a so called friendly at Barrfields Park on Saturday. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402918-thistle-win-friendly-in-greenock-clash/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402918-thistle-win-friendly-in-greenock-clash/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0100 Sport Largs Golfers support the Help for Heroes Charity Members played in the National Golf Club charity stableford and a putting competition on Saturday, 24th July, raising funds to send to the Help for Heroes charity. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402933-largs-golfers-support-the-help-for-heroes-charity/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402933-largs-golfers-support-the-help-for-heroes-charity/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Steady Eddie is Thistle Captain Largs friendly fixtures underway as manager Sandy MacLean aims to make new signings. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402693-steady-eddie-is-thistle-captain/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402693-steady-eddie-is-thistle-captain/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0100 Sport Champagne celebration for Lasers victory Finland’s Sari Multala and Poland’s Marcin Rudawski prevailed and were piped up on to the podium as the 2010 world champions. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402616-champagne-celebration-for-lasers-victory/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/402616-champagne-celebration-for-lasers-victory/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Friendly fire for Thistle It is a case of back to the future for Largs Thistle as they currently have FOUR former players training with them this week in a bid to capture the eye of Thistle boss Sandy MacLean. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402364-friendly-fire-for-thistle/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402364-friendly-fire-for-thistle/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Delight as Deas signs up for another season Largs Thistle boss Sandy MacLean has praised midfield dynamo Ryan Deas for his excellent conduct as he has re-signed for the Barrfields Club for another season despite other suitors including Auchinleck Talbot. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402142-delight-as-deas-signs-up-for-another-season/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402142-delight-as-deas-signs-up-for-another-season/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:10:00 +0100 Sport Lauren's bid for success with Lasers Millport teen Lauren Wilkie competes in Lasers championships this week http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402140-laurens-bid-for-success-with-lasers/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402140-laurens-bid-for-success-with-lasers/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Clydeport sponsors Largs Regatta One of Scotland's foremost sailing weekends, the Largs Regatta is to continue to be sponsored by Clydeport http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/05/402032-clydeport-sponsors-largs-regatta/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/05/402032-clydeport-sponsors-largs-regatta/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Largs skipper signs for Clyde Thistle will miss the talent and inspiration of centre half and captain Ross McMillan who has gone senior with Clyde http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/401900-largs-skipper-signs-for-clyde/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/401900-largs-skipper-signs-for-clyde/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:50:07 +0100 Sport Runners-up spot for local swimmers A team of swimmers from North Ayrshire Amateur Swimming Club secured the runners' up spot in the recent final of the 2010 Clyde Coast Mini League held at the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401712-runnersup-spot-for-local-swimmers/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401712-runnersup-spot-for-local-swimmers/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100 Sport Sailing Champs Heading for Largs Largs will host the Laser Radial World Championships next month. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401711-sailing-champs-heading-for-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401711-sailing-champs-heading-for-largs/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100 Sport Largs Skipper to Discuss Future Largs Thistle are locked in talks with skipper Ross McMillan after the defender knocked back an initial offer from Clyde. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401709-largs-skipper-to-discuss-future/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401709-largs-skipper-to-discuss-future/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100 Sport "I don't want England to win World Cup" Largs Thistle boss Sandy MacLean explains why he won't be supporting England in the World Cup this year. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401562-i-dont-want-england-to-win-world-cup/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401562-i-dont-want-england-to-win-world-cup/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:58:05 +0100 Sport Ace promotion for Largs tennis ladies Largs Ladies 1 gained promotion to the First Division after gaining their eighth victory in the Ayrshire Second Division last week against Coylton. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401558-ace-promotion-for-largs-tennis-ladies/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401558-ace-promotion-for-largs-tennis-ladies/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:28:52 +0100 Sport Local views on the World Cup Who is going to win? What do you think of David Cameron putting an English flag on the House of Commons. Largs 'News' asks the public for their views. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401452-local-views-on-the-world-cup/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401452-local-views-on-the-world-cup/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:46:39 +0100 Sport Paddy praises Thistle's 'phenomenal' season Largs Thistle assistant manager Paddy McIlvogue has praised his players for a phenomenal season but is resigned to losing James Marks who seems set to sign for Kilbirnie Ladeside. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401448-paddy-praises-thistles-phenomenal-season/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/401448-paddy-praises-thistles-phenomenal-season/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:54:11 +0100 Sport Fairlie has a pub ... for the World Cup! Fairlie Village Hall to be converted into bar for ten days during World Cup to raise funds. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/10/401293-fairlie-has-a-pub--for-the-world-cup/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/10/401293-fairlie-has-a-pub--for-the-world-cup/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:56:09 +0100 Sport Race is on for Dunfermline half marathon RUNNERS of all abilities have caught the buzz ahead of the race - arguably Britain's best half marathon - to give it the largest number of entrants in recent years. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/10/388387-race-is-on-for-dunfermline-half-marathon/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/10/388387-race-is-on-for-dunfermline-half-marathon/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:30:00 +0100 Sport Senior Sam set to defend title After a good start to the Seniors golf season Sam Torrance is gearing up for a defence of a prestigious tournament. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401288-senior-sam-set-to-defend-title/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401288-senior-sam-set-to-defend-title/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:47:24 +0100 Sport MARKS LEAVES ... MCMILLAN STAYS Latest re-signing news from Barrfields Park http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401246-marks-leaves--mcmillan-stays/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401246-marks-leaves--mcmillan-stays/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:05:39 +0100 Sport "Germans to be shock troops in World Cup" Regular World Cup correspondent Ale Nardini tips the Germans to win the 2010 World Cup. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401243-germans-to-be-shock-troops-in-world-cup/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/401243-germans-to-be-shock-troops-in-world-cup/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:56:03 +0100 Sport Thistle Thrashed at Talbot Injuries and an early red card to Craig Black meant that Thistle faced an uphill challenge and were left with a makeshift defence in the end http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/401159-thistle-thrashed-at-talbot/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/401159-thistle-thrashed-at-talbot/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:23:19 +0100 Sport World class field expected at Dunfermline half marathon THE mesmeric sight of fleet-footed East Africans running into Pittencrieff Park will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of next week's Signplus Dunfermline Half Marathon. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/388386-world-class-field-expected-at-dunfermline-half-marathon/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/388386-world-class-field-expected-at-dunfermline-half-marathon/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:05:00 +0100 Sport Is Marks going to leave Largs? Largs Thistle manager Sandy MacLean has told the 'News' he is still hopeful of re-signing James Marks for next season as negotiations with players get underway. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/400998-is-marks-going-to-leave-largs/ http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/400998-is-marks-going-to-leave-largs/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:24:03 +0100 Sport