Davie to rule with Iron hand.THREAVE boss Davie McVitie reckons landing Davie Irons David John Irons (born July 18 1961 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer. His playing career spanned 26 years. He is currently manager of Scottish Premier League club Gretna. is the biggest ever signing in South of Scotland football. McVitie, who has led his side to several championships, has linked up with veteran Irons, who was sacked a week ago by Morton Morton, village (1990 pop. 13,799), Tazewell co., central Ill., in a grain-farming and livestock area; inc. 1877. Food is canned, and tractor parts, washing machines, and pottery are manufactured. . The 48-year-old former Gretna boss made his debut for Threave on Saturday as they crushed Nithsdale Wanderers 5-1 in the South Potts Cup. McVitie said:"This is the biggest signing in the club's history and probably in South of Scotland football." Irons is now set to play a big part in 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. , with Threave in Wednesday's secondround draw after winning last season's South championship. McVitie said:"This is a tremendous signing for us and couldn't have come at a better time. We're nearly halfway through the league programme, we're top of the table and we've got the Scottish Cup coming up." Irons is just glad to be back in football and said: "It beats sitting in front of the TV on a Saturday." |
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