Cumbernauld United aim to make their mark in West
The first round West of Scotland Cup tie has already been called off twice - it was originally scheduled to be played on November 11 and then rearranged for earlier this month.
Whether it can go ahead this weekend will depend on the elements - but if it does United boss Andy Frame is not expecting anything other than a tough test.
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Hide AdCraigmark play one level below Cumbernauld, in the Ayrshire District League, but are enjoying a decent season and will go into the game - if it is played - with confidence.
Frame said: “They’ve had a great start to the season if you look at their results and we hear that they are quite a decent team.”
In common with the rest of the country’s junior sides, Cumbernauld face a massive backlog of games due to almost weekly call-offs over the past few months.
Cumbernauld are actually unbeaten in the league since September 16, although they have only played five matches since they lost 3-1 to Kilsyth Rangers on that date.
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Hide AdBut with league reconstruction meaning four teams going up to the top flight and two more going into the play-offs, Frame says there is everything to play for once the season does get up and running again.
He said: “It’s been difficult to get into a routine and it’s frustrating.
“But I said at the start of the season that anyone in this league who tells you they are not going for promotion is lying.
“It’s a great opportunity for everybody.”