The Vale are finally back playing football. Linton Hotspur were the visitors to Victoria Park in the first pre season friendly of the season, albeit a behind closed doors affair.

The Vale dominated from start to finish, and Michael Robertson got the first goal of the season midway through the first half when a Jonny Grotlin shot was blocked by the keeper only to see Robertson slot home from six yards out.

Linton Hotspur’s only chance of the game came just before half time, when they won a corner on the left hand side, and with the wind picking up, new Vale stopper Ben McGinley was forced to make a great save, tipping the ball over the goal.

The second half continued to see wave after wave of Vale attack and this was rewarded when Brad Rixon fired home from a corner. Manager Chris Anderson almost scored what would have been the goal of the season but his left footed shot flew wide. New midfielder Donovan Ndweni was brought down inside the box, and then converted the penalty.

Full Time: Vale 3 Linton Hotspur 0

Vale of Leithen have launched their new home kit for the upcoming season, thanks to new home kit sponsor BARC Travel.

The new Adidas kit, in traditional dark blue, has been supplied by sports kit supplier Football Nation, and will bear the BARC Travel logo on the front.

John Anderson, Vice Chairman, said: “We would like to thank BARC Travel for their continued sponsorship. They are also our Travel Sponsor, providing mini buses for our away games, and we are delighted they have agreed to also become our home kit sponsor. Support from businesses and individuals are crucial to the continued development of the club.”

Supporters can purchase the new home kit through the club’s online website shop.

Manager Chris Anderson has made two additions to his squad this week.

Forward Reece Wyllie joins the cub having played at Dalkeith Thistle, Haddington Athletic and Newtongrange.

He will be joined by defender Graeme Campbell. Graeme played in the US with St Louis Lions, before returning to Scotland, playing with latterly with Cumnock-based junior side, Lugar Boswell, who have since joined the new West of Scotland League. 

Chris said: ” It’s great to have Reece and Graeme on board, and we all look forward to a successful season ahead.”

The Vale have launched their Sponsorship Brochure for season 2020-21, which includes range of sponsorship opportunities – Home and Away Player Sponsorship, Match and Match Ball Sponsor, pitchside and programme advertising, programme sponsor, as well as bespoke packages. Prices start from £50.

Download the Sponsorship Brochure 2020-21

For bookings or more information, contact a committee member or email valeofleithen2@slfl.co.uk