Brian snaps up chance to bust the Lok; WEST JUNIORS.BRIAN WARDLE admits he'll be a man on a mission today when he lines up for Rob Roy Rob Roy [Scottish Gaelic,=red Rob], 1671–1734, Scottish freebooter, whose real name was Robert MacGregor. He is remembered chiefly as he figures in Sir Walter Scott's novel Rob Roy (1818). against former club Pollok. The 34-year-old defender has rejoined the Adamslie Park Adamslie Park in Kirkintilloch, Scotland is the home ground of Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C. The capacity of this ground is 5,500, standing room only. While the facility is primarily used for football matches, Highland Games were held there in the past and some community events still side after a spell with the Glasgow outfit ended in frustration. Wardle insists he spent too long on the sidelines On the sidelines An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. on the sidelines Of or relating to investors who, having assessed the market, have decided to avoid committing their funds. at Newlandsfield - and is now out to prove a point. He said: "This is a huge game for me because I was recently with Pollok but things just didn't work out. At my age I need to play every week and that wasn't the case. "Ironically, I joined them from Rob Roy as the opportunity was just too good to turn down. But there were five players all vying for the one position and I just couldn't cement a regular start. "I spoke to the manager, Rab Sneddon, who was terrific about my situation and very professional. "It was agreed it would be best for me to leave to start enjoying the game again and I jumped at the chance to get back to Rob Roy for my third spell with the club. Hunger "At 34 I still have the same hunger I did as a teenager and I want to keep achieving things before calling it a day. "Facing Pollok will give us a clear indication of just how well equipped we are to challenge this season." Wardle is adamant his side should be in contention for the major prizes despite a disappointing start to the campaign. He said: "Last season we reached the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup[1], usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national cup knockout competition in Scottish football. The trophy awarded to the winners has the distinction of being the oldest national trophy in the world. and West of Scotland
"We managed to get our first win on the board last weekend and that's something we need to build on. "There's no doubt there's enough quality in our squad to make this a successful season so we must forget about the start we've made and look to keep progressing. "If we can get a result against Pollok it will be another shot in the arm and that's the intention. "I know the players they have better than anyone and they're a terrific side but if we want to be challenging at the top then these are the kind of games we must show we have what it takes to do that." Kevin McGoldrick CAPTION(S): ROB JOY: Wardle's happy to take on his old mates |
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