Irvine Vics: Last News

Irvine Vics boss Alan Kelly jokes he’s the Harry Redknapp of non-league football. Now he’s ready to wheel and deal his way to success just like the former Spurs and West Ham gaffer.

Mick McCann hopes his memory for an old face will pay off by providing Glenafton with a natural goalscorer this season.The new Glens boss got his managerial career off to a flier with a 3-1 friendly win over Kello thanks to goals from Sam McKee, Craig Pettigrew and Sean McIlroy.Former Ayr United youngster McKee grabbed the opener and then became the club’s latest signing after the final whistle.Delighted McCann revealed: “He is an exciting prospect with two good feet who can play anywhere up top or wide midfield.“I played against Sam last season when I was at St Cadoc’s and he was at Irvine Vics.

Brian Connor has pledged his immediate future to Irvine Vics following his release from Ayr United.Connor bagged five goals in eight appearances in a loan spell at the Westenders last year before the season was cut short by coronavirus.Boss Brian McLuckie this week revealed the youngster wants to prolong his stay at Vics Park after being let go by The Honest Men.And he reckons Vics fans should enjoy him while they can because he reckons it won’t be long before Senior clubs come sniffing for the frontman.He said: “Brian is a very talented young boy who I believe could easily play at League One level.“At the very least he’s good enough to play in the top division in the West of Scotland League.“He’s happy to play this season with us and take

Irvine Vics boss Brian McLuckie admits he'll have to bide his time for new signings as he looks to get the most out of a shoestring transfer budget.McLuckie is bracing himself for a mini-rebuild in the summer with a raft of loanees poised to return to their parent clubs.Experienced centre-half Michael Holden, 34, has also decided to hang up his boots due to work and family commitments, leaving a notable hole in the Vics defence ahead of the new West of Scotland League season.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you

Irvine Vics boss fears time is running out on hopes to resume the West of Scotland League campaign with a restart date still not in sight.New WoSFL chief Matt Bamford this week admitted they’ve been left with an “almost impossible task” of getting the season to a satisfactory conclusion.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Now McLuckie reckons it's time to start considering alternate

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Neilston are hurtling full speed ahead as they prepare to get back to business on the pitch next month.Despite the current West of Scotland League lockdown, the Farmer’s Boys have sealed the signing of former Renfrew and Irvine Vics striker Darren Jones as they look to strengthen their frontline.With current loanee Adam Forde set to return to parent club Pollok at the end of the season, the Brig O’Lea side are delighted to have clinched Jones on an 18-month contract.Co-manager Chris Cameron said: “I played and coached Darren at Renfrew and we tried to sign him last summer before he moved to Beith.“We’re

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterIrvine Vics boss Brian McLuckie admitted defeat was tough to take after his team of teenagers lost out in seven-goal thriller against Port Glasgow.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterMark McCann reckons the depth and strength of Irvine Vics’ squad means players can no longer afford an off day.The Vics No2 admits he threatened to wield the axe at half-time on Saturday after a lacklustre opening 45 minutes against Lugar.It had the desired effect, with Vics storming back from a goal down to win 2-1 and register their first win in WoSFL Conference B.But McCann - deputising for the absent Brian McLuckie - insists he won’t let victory paper over the cracks of a performance he was far from happy with.And he hopes that having plenty of options to turn to will ultimately keep the players on their toes.He said: “We came away with

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSaint Anthony's edged past Irvine Vics 5-3 on penalties to advance in the Soccer Shop Challenge Cup after a pulsating first round clash in Ayrshire.Ants goalkeeper Sean Patrick was the shoot-out hero - saving from Vics striker Sam McKee before Eva Bembo rattled home the decisive spot kick for the visitors.Defeat was cruel on Vics who had roared back from 3-1 down to take the tie to extra time where they looked the side most likely to grab a winner.But boss Brian McLuckie will be able to take great pride in the character his young side - average age 18 - showed against vastly more experienced opponents.The clash marked the opening day of the

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterIrvine Meadow boss Colin Spence hopes he has unearthed a gem in Connor Boyd.Medda snapped up the 23-year-old striker after he banged in eight goals in two friendlies last week.A 12-minute hat-trick against Irvine Vics and five goals and an assist in the first half of a bounce game 24 hours later convinced Spence to get a deal done.Boyd, a former Killie pro-youth player, spent last season in the amateur ranks with Hurlford Thistle.Spence said: “We brought Connor in for a look and he certainly grabbed his chance with both hands.“That’s the squad pretty much sorted and while there’s no pressure on the lad, hopefully we’ve found a wee gem.”

The heavens opened and it poured from virtually start to finish – but nothing could rain on Irvine Vics’ parade as they ended a decade in the Marymass derby doldrums.

Irvine Vics boss Brian McLuckie wants league chiefs to set a provisional timetable for a return to football.The Westenders gaffer says it’s time for options to be discussed so clubs can plan properly for next season.Vics are set for a debut campaign in the new West of Scotland Football League conferences.But McLuckie claims there’s been radio silence since chiefs unveiled the new set-up in early May.The coronavirus crisis has left football in limbo but with other senior leagues in Scotland exploring possible dates to come back, McLuckie insists it’s time for WoSFL bosses to do the same.He said: “I think we really need to be having conversations about if and when we can start these leagues and how many games we’re going to play.“From my

Ryan Singleton can look back on his eight years at Irvine Vics with enormous pride.