Another victory Saturday’s victory over Kilbirnie Ladeside at Holm Park kept us in third place in the league and helped close the points gap on second placed Irvine Meadow.

It also means that we have now won eight out of our last nine games which suggests that we are in decent shape going into the final part of the season.

Despite not playing as well as we can, I was pleased with the attitude the lads showed in coming back from a goal down at half time.

Our boys started the second half with real purpose and after quickly grabbing an equaliser and then getting our noses in front we never really looked in danger of relinquishing that lead thereafter.

Harvie impact A big factor in our turnaround on Saturday was the introduction of Ross Harvie at half time.

After coming on for the injured Ross McPherson, the change in style seemed to have the desired effect as this gave Kilbirnies defence a hard time with Harvies pace and willingness to run in behind.

Young Harve might have had a few problems since joining us from the amateur ranks (including going through an operation to get his tonsils removed) which also included a spell at loan to Dalry Thistle, but I still have high hopes for him for the future.

I’m glad that he has signed up again for next season and once he get his fitness levels up I’m sure we’ll see a lot more of what he’s capable of.

Neilston then Cumnock This week we face a tricky midweek trip up to Neilston in the third round of the Central Cup before we get back to league duty on Saturday when Cumnock come to visit us at Holm Park.

Some people might look at Wednesday night’s game and think it’s a foregone conclusion but I watched Neilston last week and I’m sure the Central Division One favourites will provide a tough test.

They have a squad full of experience and a few of them are ex-Clydebank players. I think you’ll find that Derek Kennedy, James Lennox and Martin McInnes will all be hoping to put one over on their former club.

Once we get that game out of the way we can look forward to another visit from an Ayrshire oufit in the shape of Cumnock.