Match Preview

Written by Stephen Reid

The Rose welcome The Spartans to NDP for this crucial match as we reach the final 3 games of the League season.

The Rose are currently in 8th place in the League and looking to move away from the bottom area of the league with 2 home games still to come. The Spartans are chasing a playoff spot in their first season in the league and currently sit in the final play-off position in 4th.

In our last game at East Fife, the Rose put in a very dominant performance in very tough windy conditions, and controlled the game coming out with a well-deserved 4-1 win. The Rose went behind after 8 minutes but quickly equalised through a Neil Martyniuk header, and went ahead through a Ross Gray shot into the top of the net. After more Rose domination they scored a 3rd goal before half time through Bradley Barrett after a Dean Watson shot had come off the crossbar. In the second half, against the wind, The Rose continued to dominate and were rewarded with a Kerr Young header from a Lee Currie corner to come away with all 3 points and a massive boost as we go into the final 3 games.

The Spartans last time at home to Stranraer drew 0-0 at Ainslie Park in a game of few chances played in difficult conditions.

In the previous match between the sides, that was played on a Tuesday night under the lights at NDP, it ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. The Spartans took the lead on the 20-minute mark and the Rose were able to find the equaliser just before half-time through Keiran McGachie. The Spartans were awarded a penalty at the start of the second half which was converted. The Rose went down to 10 men late on when Neil Martyniuk was sent off but managed to secure a well-deserved point with a late penalty after Bradley Barrett had been fouled inside the penalty area.

The Spartans (previous 5 League results)
13/04/24 The Spartans 0-0 Stranraer
06/04/24 Elgin City 2-2 The Spartans
30/03/24 The Spartans 1-0 Forfar
23/03/24 Clyde 0-0 The Spartans
16/03/23 The Spartans 2-6 Dumbarton

Previous (league meetings this season)
05/03/24 Bonnyrigg Rose 2-2 The Spartans
24/02/24 The Spartans 2-1 Bonnyrigg Rose
30/09/24 The Spartans 2-2 Bonnyrigg Rose

*This weekend the bottom 5 sides in the League are at home against the top 5 sides with only 7 points separating 6th from 10th place.

*Next up (27/04/24) is a trip to Ochilview Park to face League Champions Stenhousemuir.

C'Mon the Rose, Lets Go!

Admission
Saturday's kick off is at 3pm, gates will open at 2pm. Admission is £14 Adults / £9 Concessions / £5 Youths & U12s go free with a paying adult. Cash and card payment available.

Match Programme
Don’t forget to pick up your match programme, brilliantly produced by Jamie McQueen, available to purchase for £2 at all entrance gates and in the club shop. Programmes from our last home match against Peterhead will also be available for purchase following technical issues at the printer on match day. These are also available to purchase online.

Catering
Our refurbished snack bar will be open, as will the snack bar in the away end prior to the game and at half time.

Club Shop
Our club shop will also be open before the game at 2pm, open throughout, and close just after full time. Pop in and have a look at the range of Rose merchandise available as well as being able to purchase a brick for our brilliant supporters. Football shirts now on sale with up to 50% off RPP.

Player of the Year Awards
Ticket for our Player of the Year Awards are also be available to purchase online or in the club shop. The awards will be held on Saturday 4th May 2024 in the Bonnyrigg Rose Social Club. Doors open at 7pm and your ticket will include a buffet and a disco.

Tickets are £10 each and can be bought online here or can be purchased in the club shop on Saturday.

Bonnyrigg Rose Lottery
Over the years the Roses lottery has been a main source of income for the club, an opportunity for our supporters to contribute to the club whilst also having the chance to win a cash prize. We are delighted that our lottery has now gone digital. You can also buy a ticket in person at the match via the club shop.

All the net proceeds from the lottery go towards the continued running of our club. Choose 4 numbers between 1 - 32 and you could win over £4000. Match 3 numbers and win £15. All for £1 per play. n.b. Minimum £5 per play online. Click here to join and pick your numbers.

NDP Guide
Whether this will be your first visit to NDP or even if you’re a regular, please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with our Match Day Guide

Unacceptable Conduct and Behaviour
Supporters are reminded that racist taunts and abusive or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated by the club. Any unacceptable conduct and behaviour will be condemned and reported as such.

Bonnyrigg Rose You Tube Channel
This game isn't available for live stream however highlights will be available on our you tube channel as soon as possible after the game. Access the you tube channel here.

Article Copyright © 2024. Permission to use quotations from this or any article on the website is only granted subject to appropriate source credit and for online use source credit and hyperlink to www.bonnyriggrosefc.co.uk