Pollok win could move us up Premier Division, says Gartcairn boss

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Gartcairn boss Mick Dunlop has targeted a win over Pollok on Saturday in a bid to put some daylight between the sides and potentially move up the West of Scotland Premier Division table.The Airdrie side are fifth in the table, a place and two points ahead of their hosts, who have three games in hand.A win could move Gartcairn up to fourth, depending on results elsewhere.Dunlop said: “It’s a chance to get some daylight between the teams.“Ahead of the mini-break before Christmas we’re away to Pollok, a week where we don’t have a game, and away to Auchinleck, so two really good games to look forward to.“Two of the toughest games you could get at this level, too.“But, confidence-wise, the players are in a good spot just now.“Pollok are doing really well, and have dropped down a bit in the league because they’ve got games in hand over teams, but it’s a good chance for us if we can win.“Confidence within the group is good just now.

We’ll train hard, prepare as well as we can and give it our best shot to go there and win.”Gartcairn beat St Cadoc’s 3-2 on penalties after the sides were locked at 1-1 in the West of Scotland Cup third round on Friday night.St Cadoc’s scored first, with recent signing Kieran MacDonald levelling for Gartcairn.Dunlop’s side missed their first two penalties to trail 2-0, but keeper Liam Russell saved three, while Gartcairn scored their remaining spot-kicks to progress.Dunlop said: “It was really good.

It was a big game for the club with all the showcase stuff for their sponsors, they made a big effort with LED scoreboards, fireworks and stuff.“I really like the Friday games, especially if you can win them, because it means you can enjoy your weekend.“I felt in the first half, the first 10-15 minutes