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A sexual predator who committed offences against multiple different women over a 24-year period has been jailed.

Tommy Sloan hailed his Talbot side's appetite to win after they came from behind twice to beat Irvine Meadow and reach the Scottish Junior Cup quarter finals.

Graham Boyd turned in a man-of-the-match performance in his first league start for more than three years as Irvine Meadow mowed down 10-man Glens.

Kyle Faulds’ stoppage-time blunder handed 10-man Blantyre an early Christmas present at Meadow Park.

Irvine Meadow boss Colin Spence hailed his walking wounded after they took care of Penicuik.

Irvine Meadow playmaker Jamie Martin has been ruled out of action until the New Year with a fractured ankle.

Colin Spence revealed Irvine Meadow have their sights set on a top six finish in the West of Scotland Premier Division after bagging a big three points against the Blasties.

Irvine Meadow yesterday.The 'Bot shot-stopper broke Medda hearts with two crucial saves as Talbot came from behind to win 3-1 at Meadow Park and progress to the second round of the competition.Medda co-boss Spence described a first half reflex stop that saw Leishman claw away a Dylan Pooler effort from point-blank range as 'world class.'But he reckons Leishman's second half save with his feet to deny Kyle Faulds - as Meadow led 1-0 thanks to a Mark McLennan penalty - was the turning point in the tie.It certainly seemed that way as 60 seconds later, Gareth Armstrong drilled in an equaliser for the visitors before strikes from Mark Shankland and Keir Samson clinched victory for Tommy Sloan's side.Spence said: "Kyle bursts through and he's

Irvine Meadow were seconds away from executing the perfect game plan against Clydebank.The Ayrshire outfit battled back from a goal down at the break to lead 2-1 in Saturday's West of Scotland League Premier clash at Holm Park.Goals from Mark McLennan and substitute Jamie Martin looked set to hand Meadow their fifth Premier win on the trot.But they had to settle for a point after Bankies skipper Nicky Little fired home a stunning free-kick in the 96th minute.The added time came as a result of a touchline bust-up at the end of the regulation 90 that led to red cards for Clydebank No2 Gary McMenamin and Meadow co-boss James Latta.Spence admitted conceding so late was a bitter pill to swallow.He insisted everything had been going to plan after

Largs last night and claim their fourth league win on the spin.Spence revealed he gave his squad both barrels at the break as they trailed to William Sewell's header.It had the desired effect with Jamie Martin netting an equaliser within 10 minutes of the restart before Mark McLennan put them in front from the penalty spot.The home side went on to dominate the rest of the match, passing up several chances to add to their lead.And Largs' frustration boiled over late on when defender George Sewell was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.Medda co-boss Spence was delighted to see his side eventually turn on the style after insisting he didn't recognise them in the opening 45 minutes.He said: "It's probably the first time this season

Irvine Meadow have finally kick-started their season after a shaky start.Meadow recorded back to back league wins for the first time since last month’s big kick off as Mark McLennan’s penalty and an Andy McLaughlin strike saw off Cumbernauld on Saturday.A first clean sheet also pleased co-boss Spence - who watched his side come from behind to beat Rossvale 3-1 last Wednesday – and he reckons there are signs that his side aren’t far away from hitting their stride.He said: “The results had been a bit up and down but I think the level of performance has been getting better with every game.“We challenged the players to get that first clean sheet and they did it.

Irvine Meadow finally show a ruthless streak as their pre-season campaign got off to an all-action start with a 4-3 win over Fauldhouse United.Meadow roared back from 2-0 down at the break and trailing 3-1 in the second half to claim victory at Park View on Saturday in their first 90 minutes in six months.Jamie Whyte, Mick Wardrope, Mark McLennan and Connor Boyd all found the net with the latter also hitting the woodwork as the visitors really turned the screw late on.And boss Spence is hoping it’s a sign of things to come from his players as he looks to improve on Medda's goalscoring record.He said: “Last season I felt as if we weren’t making enough chances, or maybe scoring enough.

teenager being sexually assaulted in Glasgow are urging witnesses to come forward. The 19-year-old woman was allegedly attacked between 3.15am and 3.45am on Saturday, May 8.

Glasgow. Two men aged 18 and 26, and a 26-year-old woman were arrested by officers on Friday, 28 August.

Irvine Meadow have kick-started their summer recruitment campaign with the signing of striker Dylan Pooler.The 23-year-old  - who was top scorer for the Portland Park side side  last season - becomes  co-managers Colin Spence and James Latta first new additon since taking the reigns in February.Pooler came through the youth ranks at Killie and St Mirren and had a spell at Auchinleck Talbot.Meadow have also re-signed a significant chunk of last season's squad.Forward Andy McLaughlin became the latest player to extend his contract on Monday as co-managers Colin Spence and James Latta shape their squad for next season.His signature comes hot on the heels of defender Calum Gow and utility man Mark McLennan agreeing to stay at the weekend.That