Football

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), pictured earlier in the month against Sauchie, cruised to victory against Easthouses Lily last night

Musselburgh Athletic on cloud nine after convincing win

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) face Easthouses Lily at Olivebank tonight

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) face Easthouses Lily at Olivebank tonight

Musselburgh go into midweek cup contest as favourites

There would be no slip ups for Haddington Athletic (maroon) as they overcame Edinburgh University on Saturday

There would be no slip ups for Haddington Athletic (maroon) as they overcame Edinburgh University on Saturday

Haddington Athletic clinch narrow win in league contest

Ellis Notley (left) will be hoping to help Hibs to victory over Hearts twice within a matter of weeks. Image: Michael Hulf – Hibernian FC

Ellis Notley (left) will be hoping to help Hibs to victory over Hearts twice within a matter of weeks. Image: Michael Hulf – Hibernian FC

Notley aiming to help Hibs teach arch rivals a lesson

Four East Lothian football sides are in action this afternoon

Four East Lothian football sides are in action this afternoon

Three cup ties and a league match for East Lothian football sides

Dunbar United are in cup action this evening (Friday)

Dunbar United are in cup action this evening (Friday)

Dunbar United aiming for cup shock in Friday night football

Stevie McLeish is anticipating plenty of ups and downs for Preston Athletic between now and the end of the season. Image: Newsquest/Preston Athletic Football Club

Stevie McLeish is anticipating plenty of ups and downs for Preston Athletic between now and the end of the season. Image: Newsquest/Preston Athletic Football Club

Manager anticipates season will be like a bag of Revels

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) took three important points against Sauchie Juniors

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) took three important points against Sauchie Juniors

Musselburgh Athletic remain top after narrow victory

Grant Thomson has reached an important milestone with Dunbar United. Image: Dunbar United Football Club

Grant Thomson has reached an important milestone with Dunbar United. Image: Dunbar United Football Club

Club legend sets sights on history-making appearance total

Work is now under way to create a new stand at the home of Haddington Athletic

Work is now under way to create a new stand at the home of Haddington Athletic

Fans urged to get behind football club's new stand initiative and sponsor a seat

All six East Lothian sides are in action this afternoon

All six East Lothian sides are in action this afternoon

Preview: All you need to know about this weekend's football

Musselburgh (blue) face an important contest on Saturday afternoon

Musselburgh (blue) face an important contest on Saturday afternoon

Rugby sides ready for league and shield contests

Tranent (maroon) were victorious against Cumbernauld Colts at Foresters Park on Saturday

Tranent (maroon) were victorious against Cumbernauld Colts at Foresters Park on Saturday

Impressive form on lengthy away run puts Tranent in title picture

Haddington Athletic's friendly with Edinburgh South was cut short after Millfield was plunged into darkness

Haddington Athletic's friendly with Edinburgh South was cut short after Millfield was plunged into darkness

Football match abandoned as ground plunged into darkness when floodlights go off

Dunbar United (left), Musselburgh Athletic and Tranent are looking for three points

Dunbar United (left), Musselburgh Athletic and Tranent are looking for three points

Tranent, Dunbar United and Musselburgh Athletic looking for three points

Cora Bell (left) and Gracie Walton were among the mascots for Scotland's clash with Hungary

Cora Bell (left) and Gracie Walton were among the mascots for Scotland's clash with Hungary

County youngsters lead out Scotland team for international clash

Tranent (maroon) enjoyed being back at Foresters Park as they defeated Cumbernauld Colts

Tranent (maroon) enjoyed being back at Foresters Park as they defeated Cumbernauld Colts

Tranent pick up three points in first home game in two months

Guy Kerr has resigned as Ormiston Primrose manager

Guy Kerr has resigned as Ormiston Primrose manager

Football club 'reluctantly' accept manager's resignation

Tranent, Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose are all at home this afternoon

Tranent, Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose are all at home this afternoon

Football sides ready for vital league clashes

Burns’ battling Burgh enjoy famous cup win

Burns’ battling Burgh enjoy famous cup win

Manager hails his battling side after famous Scottish Cup win

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) recorded a memorable Scottish Cup win on Saturday

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) recorded a memorable Scottish Cup win on Saturday

Cup triumph but pointless weekend for county clubs

Musselburgh Athletic kept their Scottish Cup dream alive with victory over Caledonian Braves

Musselburgh Athletic kept their Scottish Cup dream alive with victory over Caledonian Braves

Musselburgh Athletic learn their Scottish Cup third round fate

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), here playing Haddington Athletic earlier in the season, enjoyed a famous Scottish Cup win on Saturday

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), here playing Haddington Athletic earlier in the season, enjoyed a famous Scottish Cup win on Saturday

Musselburgh Athletic make history with stunning win to reach Scottish Cup third round

Only Musselburgh Athletic, Dunbar United and Preston Athletic are in action out of East Lothian's teams this afternoon

Only Musselburgh Athletic, Dunbar United and Preston Athletic are in action out of East Lothian's teams this afternoon

Only three county football sides in action over weekend

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) face Caledonian Braves in the Scottish Cup

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) face Caledonian Braves in the Scottish Cup

Musselburgh Athletic gearing up for Scottish Cup test

A new stand should soon be in place at Haddington Athletic's Millfield

A new stand should soon be in place at Haddington Athletic's Millfield

Work under way on new stand at football club's home

Musselburgh Athletic enjoyed victory over Hutchison Vale to remain top of the East of Scotland Football League

Musselburgh Athletic enjoyed victory over Hutchison Vale to remain top of the East of Scotland Football League

Dunbar United and Musselburgh Athletic only East Lothian winners

Three points are the aim for East Lothian's football sides this afternoon

Three points are the aim for East Lothian's football sides this afternoon

Clubs back on league duty with three home fixtures

Ormiston Primrose are hoping Lady Luck is smiling on them soon

Ormiston Primrose are hoping Lady Luck is smiling on them soon

Manager hoping for a change of luck in promotion bid

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), pictured against Kirkcaldy and Dysart on Saturday, moved top of the league last night (Wednesday)

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), pictured against Kirkcaldy and Dysart on Saturday, moved top of the league last night (Wednesday)

Injury time winner sends Musselburgh Athletic top of the table

Musselburgh Athletic (left, blue) and Tranent (right, maroon) are in action tonight (Wednesday)

Musselburgh Athletic (left, blue) and Tranent (right, maroon) are in action tonight (Wednesday)

Tranent and Musselburgh Athletic looking for three points

Dunbar United (black and white) lost a five-goal thriller to Bonnyrigg Rose

Dunbar United (black and white) lost a five-goal thriller to Bonnyrigg Rose

Penalty shootout triumph puts Tranent through in Scottish Junior Cup

Which East Lothian sides will be celebrating at full time today?

Which East Lothian sides will be celebrating at full time today?

Cup final place at stake in weekend's football matches

Scott Bonar and Drew Donaldson toast Haddington Athletic's success. Picture: Haddington Athletic Football Club

Scott Bonar and Drew Donaldson toast Haddington Athletic's success. Picture: Haddington Athletic Football Club

Scott Bonar's hails his team's big win after demolition job

Uri Geller purchased The Lamb in 2009.

Uri Geller purchased The Lamb in 2009.

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Illusionist Uri Geller congratulates East Lothian footballers on cup success

Haddington Athletic, pictured earlier in the season, had plenty to celebrate at the weekend

Haddington Athletic, pictured earlier in the season, had plenty to celebrate at the weekend

Four wins out of six for East Lothian football sides

Tranent (maroon) face another away trip this afternoon

Tranent (maroon) face another away trip this afternoon

Sixth consecutive away trip for travelling Tranent

How many points will Dunbar United, Ormiston Primrose, Haddington Athletic and Musselburgh Athletic bring back to East Lothian from their away trips?

How many points will Dunbar United, Ormiston Primrose, Haddington Athletic and Musselburgh Athletic bring back to East Lothian from their away trips?

Football clubs on their travels looking for three points

Preston Athletic (blue) are back in action tonight (Friday)

Preston Athletic (blue) are back in action tonight (Friday)

Friday night football for Preston Athletic in league clash

Tranent, pictured earlier in the season, were winners at University of Stirling

Tranent, pictured earlier in the season, were winners at University of Stirling

Five-star Tranent recover from Scottish Cup shock with win

Tranent (maroon) are away to University of Stirling this evening (Wednesday)

Tranent (maroon) are away to University of Stirling this evening (Wednesday)

Tranent out to banish cup shock in midweek league contest

Both Kevin Kyle and Derek Ferguson played for Rangers

Both Kevin Kyle and Derek Ferguson played for Rangers

Former Scotland internationals confirmed for special event in East Lothian

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) came through against Darvel to reach the second round of the Scottish Cup

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) came through against Darvel to reach the second round of the Scottish Cup

Scottish Cup hopes ended for Dunbar and Tranent as Musselburgh progress

Members of Dunbar United Football Club Colts have a trip to Newcastle to look forward to after a successful collection in Asda

Members of Dunbar United Football Club Colts have a trip to Newcastle to look forward to after a successful collection in Asda

Budding footballers raising funds for trip to Newcastle United

Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose (top) have league contests this afternoon while Musselburgh Athletic, Dunbar United and Tranent face Scottish Cup contests

Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose (top) have league contests this afternoon while Musselburgh Athletic, Dunbar United and Tranent face Scottish Cup contests

Clubs ready for Scottish Cup challenge and league ties

Musselburgh Athletic, Dunbar United and Tranent are aiming for a place in the second round of the Scottish Cup

Musselburgh Athletic, Dunbar United and Tranent are aiming for a place in the second round of the Scottish Cup

Three clubs out to continue Scottish Cup adventure

Preston Athletic (blue) continued their fine form under Stevie McLeish with an exciting win over Bo'ness Athletic.

Preston Athletic (blue) continued their fine form under Stevie McLeish with an exciting win over Bo'ness Athletic.

Five-star Musselburgh go second in the league table

East Lothian's six football sides are in action this afternoon

East Lothian's six football sides are in action this afternoon

Four East Lothian football sides in home league games

The match to remember Kieran Cowan (inset) is taking place at Pennypit Park in Prestonpans.

The match to remember Kieran Cowan (inset) is taking place at Pennypit Park in Prestonpans.

Family of Kieran Cowan host events to mark five years since his death

Thomas Payne has been carrying out work at the home of Heart of Midlothian

Thomas Payne has been carrying out work at the home of Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts' historic sign being reinstated by East Lothian signwriter

Musselburgh Athletic (left, in blue) and Preston Athletic (right, in blue) were winners on Saturday

Musselburgh Athletic (left, in blue) and Preston Athletic (right, in blue) were winners on Saturday

Four East Lothian teams knocked out of cup competition

All six East Lothian sides are aiming for the third round of the South Challenge Cup

All six East Lothian sides are aiming for the third round of the South Challenge Cup

Challenge Cup ties for each of county's football sides

Tranent were winners against Civil Service Strollers last weekend

Tranent were winners against Civil Service Strollers last weekend

Jonny Stewart looking to the future after Tranent manager appointment

Preston Athletic, pictured earlier in the season, have appointed Stevie McLeish as their new manager Image: Newsquest

Preston Athletic, pictured earlier in the season, have appointed Stevie McLeish as their new manager Image: Newsquest

New manager enjoying being back in the dugout once again