Blackburn United: Last News

East of Scotland defenders will no doubt have had enough of the Devine brothers already this season.

Blackburn United got 2023 off to the perfect start with an entertaining 3-2 derby win over Broxburn Athletic.

Mark Campbell insists it’s the right time to step away from the game after calling time on a remarkable 27-year stint at Blackburn United.

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Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Blackburn United's first home Scottish Cup tie ended in heartbreak as they were edged out on penalties by Lowland League side Civil Service Strollers.The two sides couldn't be separated over 120 minutes with Marley Redfern's stunning opener for the hosts just before half-time being answered by Jonathan Moffat shortly after the break for the Strollers.But United manager Mark Campbell said he was 'incredibly proud' of his side as they went down 4-2 on spot-kicks at the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium.He said: "I'm gutted but we've essentially drawn against a side in the league above us.

last term but insists the club are more street-wise heading into the new season. The Burnie were sitting in the relegation zone when the coronavirus pandemic hit and forced the East of Scotland League to end prematurely.League bosses took the decision to scrap relegation so United have been handed a second chance that the long-serving gaffer believes they can grasp - assuming the season goes ahead.Blackburn are due to start their campaign on October 10 at home to Jeanfield Swifts.Campbell said: “We were maybe a wee bit lucky because we were in a relegation fight.“To be honest, there was no way the decision would please every team.