This week's episode of Murray's Mates is a bit different. Paul and Murray are talking about Celtic and Rangers Colts ("B") teams being invited into the Lowland League.   We are also looking at nine new clubs joining the West of Scotland Football League. Two more clubs, Kilbride Thistle and Stewarton United, could also still join.   By the way, fancy a pre-season friendly in Arran? No, we can only dream. And Murray warns us the boat can be rough 🏝️

Murray meets Iain 'Buchy' Buchan, Largs Thistle's goalkeeping coach, in this week's episode of Murray's Mates.   Buchy talks about: 🧒 Starting in his boy's brigade team; 💛 Signing for Kilbirnie Ladeside, then joining Largs; 🥅 His career in amateur football; 🧤 Training young keepers at Ardgowan Football Development and Greenock Morton; 🤝 Coming to Largs in 2018.   This episode is thanks to Swanson Asset Management, Scotland’s property management experts.

Murray meets Keir Milliken in this week's episode of Murray's Mates.   Keir talks about: 🆙 Starting at Ardrossan Winton Rovers; 💜 Almost knocking Hearts out of the Scottish FA Cup at Auchinleck; 🏆 Winning the league with Beith; ✍🏻 Signing himself in Football Manager; 🤝 Joining his pal, Scott Adam, at Largs Thistle last season.   This episode is thanks to AS Lawn Care, your one-stop for ground and lawn care this summer.

Murray meets Gary Fleming, who talks about - How Largs Thistle changed between 2014 and 2019; His best moments at Barrfields; How much Largs mean to him? Hosted by Murray Grayston and Paul Laing.

Murray meets Kevin Struthers, part 2. This week, Kevin talks about - Being pals with Willie McClure; What brought him back after a spell with Ardrossan Winton Rovers? His part in Mark Millar's big move to Largs Thistle. Hosted by Murray Grayston and Paul Laing.

Murray meets Kevin Struthers. Kevin played for Largs Thistle between 2010 and 2019, where he played in the Scottish Junior Cup final and won the Ayrshire Cup. Hosted by Murray Grayston and Paul Laing.

Murray meets Cory Hughes. Defender Cory, who signed from Kilbirnie Ladeside, has alreadt scored 2 goals in his first season at Largs Thistle. Largs Thistle thankful to Swanson Asset Management Ltd (SAM) for sponsoring this episode of Murray’s Mates. SAM specialise in contract management, regulatory compliance, defect diagnosis, procurement and stock condition surveys.  Hosted by Murray Grayston and Paul Laing.