Season 1971-1972
Season started with Arniston winning at Peebles by 2 - 0 against the local Rovers in the league. Next match was a Rae Cup game against New Blackburn Athletic, and resulted in a 4 - 2 win for Arniston. Arniston scorers - Gibson, Downie, Gillan and Guthrie. The season progressed with a 4 - 3 win for Arniston over Bathgate Thistle in the St. Michael Cup, achieving the treble over the men from Newtongrange, Arniston beating the 'Star' 3 - 1 at Arniston in the league in August, 4 - 1 over the 'Star' in the league at Newtongrange in September, and 4 - 1 in the Rae Cup at Arniston in November, Arniston scorers - Guthrie 3, Dowds. Arniston team that "dreadful" day - McDonald, Bannon, Chapman, Carnegie, Devlin, Bowmaker, Gillan, Dowds, Flynn, Guthrie, Roseburgh. Sub., Cooper. P.S. As a 'Nitten' man it makes painful writing.
Other good wins during this period, were a narrow 1 - 0 win over Pumpherston Juniors in the St. Michael Cup, 4 - 3 win over Penicuik Athletic in the league, Arniston scorers - Gillan 2, Devlin, Guthrie. 3 - 2 win over Livingstone United in the Scottish Junior Cup,
Arniston scorers - Guthrie 2, Dowds. To continue in the Scottish Junior Cup vein, Arniston again did well, beating Glenafton 3 - 1 in the Scottish Junior Cup at Glenafton.
1972 opened badly for Arniston when they were ousted by Glenrothes by 1 - 0 after a 2 - 2 draw at Arniston. Arniston quickly regained form, and had a string of wins, most notable 6 - 0 over Dalkeith Thistle at Arniston in the league. Arniston scorers - Gibson 2, Guthrie 2, Dowds, Aitchison. In an incident before half-time, Murray of Dalkeith was ordered off and Bannon of Arniston was booked. Another good performance was enjoyed by the Arniston fans with a 5 - 0 win over Musselburgh Athletic in the Rae Cup. Arniston scorers - Dowds, Flynn, Gibson, Falconer, Gillan. March saw Arniston in top form strolling into the Fife & Lothians Cup, beating Oakley Thistle 6 - 0. Arniston scorers - Gillan 3, Aitchison, Dowds, Bowmaker.
Season ended well for Arniston winning the East Region League Championship, after a play-off with Whitburn Juniors. First game at Whitburn ended in a 1 - 0 win to Arniston, second game at Newbyres Park ended in a 0 - 0 draw. Arniston finished the season unbeaten and dropped only three points all season. Arniston also won the Rae Cup, beating Bo'ness United 2 - 1 in the final at Victoria Park, Newtongrange. Arniston team: McDonald, Bannon, Roseburgh, Carnegie, Devlin, Johnstone, Flynn, Aitchison, Guthrie, Gibson, Falconer, (Sub.) Cooper. Arniston scorers - Guthrie, Gibson. Arniston missed three 'sitters' and a penalty kick, Guthrie shooting over from the 'spot' kick.
June, 1972 Arniston were beaten in the Fife & Lothians Cup semi-final by Glenrothes, losing by 2 goals to 1. Aitchison was booked along with Goldie of Glenrothes. Aitchison for some reason left the field, even though the referee did not signal it.
June 22, 1972 also was Arniston's first match in the Drybrough Cup, beating Blairgowrie 2 - 1 at Dundas Park, Bonnyrigg. Arniston scorers - Guthrie (Pen.), Flynn.
Midweek - Second match saw them against Cambuslang Rangers, again played at Dundas Park, Bonnyrigg, and finished in a 1 - 0 win for Arniston (Drybrough Cup semi-final).
June 29 1972 Drybrough Cup final was played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston and ended in a 2 - 0 win for Larkhall, including a Develin (O.G.).
Newspaper Clipping dated 18.11.1971
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RANGERS DESERVED THIS WIN
Arniston Rangers 4 Newtongrange Star 1 An under-strength Arniston Rangers deservedly entered the R.L. Rae Cup quarter-finals, against a disappointing Star side, lacking in finishing power. Wlith the advantage of a strong wind the Star held the advantage in the opening exchanges, but made little headway against the Rangers defence. Arniston gradually came more into the game as an attacking force, and after twenty five minutes play went ahead. Guthrie's soft shot eluding Hogg to slowly enter the net. The Star fought back and although McDonald was the busier keeper, they never looked like equalising. Just on half-time further disaster befell the Star, when the Rangers were awarded a somewhat soft penalty. Guthrie converted to give his side a two-goal interval lead. On resuming, Arniston attacked strongly and after ten minutes play, Dowds, with a powerful shot, added a third Rangers goal. The Star hit back and Sproull reduced the leeway, but any hopes of the Star saving the tie were blasted when Guthrie completed his hat-trick by converting another penalty award Arniston - McDonald, Bannon, Chapman, Carnegie, Devlin, Bowmaker, Gillan, Dowds, Flynn, Guthrie, Roseburgh. (Sub.), Cooper. Newtongrange - Hogg, Knox, Salton, Rennie, Forrester, Anderson, Sproull, Stoddart, Liddle, Prentice. (Subs.), Purcell and McMichael. a Referee: Mr. R. Keggie, Edinburgh.
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January 27 9172 Arniston Rangers v Dalkeith Thistle Edinburgh & District League
Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 6 goals to 0 win for Arniston
Arniston scorers - Gibson 2, Guthrie 2, Dowds, Aitchison
In an incident before half-time, Murray of Dalkeith ordered off and Bannon of Arniston booked
February 17 1972 Arniston Rangers v Tranent Juniors Edinburgh & District League
Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 6 goals to 0 win for Arniston
March 30 1972 Arniston Rangers v Peebles Rovers Edinburgh & District League
Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 3 goals to 0 win for Arniston
Aitchison of Arniston was one of the "Stars" for Junior Scotland against Wales. Result: Scotland 3 Wales 2
May 4 1972 Arniston Rangers v Musselburgh Athletic Edinburgh & District League
Match was played at Musselburgh and ended in a 2 goals to 0 win for Arniston
Arniston scorers - Aitchison, Falconer
June 8 1972 Arniston Rangers v Whitburn Juniors League Championship Play-off, 1st leg
Match was played at Whitburn and ended in a 1 goal to 0 win for Arniston
June 15 1972 Arniston Rangers v Blairgowrie Drybrough Cup
Match was played at New Dundas Park, Bonnyrigg and ended in a 2 goals to 1 win for Arniston
Arniston scorers - Guthrie (Pen.), Flynn
June 22 1972 Arniston Rangers v Glenrothes Fife & Lothians Cup, Semi-final
Match ended in a 2 goals to 1 win for Glenrothes
Arniston scorer - Gibson
Aitchison of Arniston was booked along with Goldie of Glenrothes. Aitchison for some reason left the field even though the referee did not signal it
Midweek Arniston Rangers v Cambuslang Rangers Drybrough Cup, Semi-final
Match was played at Bonnyrigg and ended in a 1 goal to 0 win for Arniston
Arniston scorer - Guthrie
June 29 1972 Arniston Rangers v Larkhall Thistle Drybrough Cup, Final
Match was played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston and ended in a 2 goals to 0 win for Larkhall including a Devlin (O.G.)