Pollok scorer: -

Muirkirk scorer: -

Dumbarton scorer: -

Considering the standard of the opponents, the 250-odd crowd probably came more in hope than expectation, and Dumbarton began brightly, with Gordon Herd volleying over in 10 minutes. However, it was Lok who opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a goal that was instigated by Frankie Haggarty, going on a run through the heart of the Dumbarton defence.

His eventual shot didn't test ex-Knightswood and Queen's Park keeper Terry Magennis but from his corner, and a subsequent goalmouth scramble, RAYMOND LOGAN fired in a low shot past the trialist Sons goalkeeper, drafted in to replace crocked No 1 Steve Grindlay.

Martin McLauchlan's turn and shot that went over, a Paul Ronald effort that hit the bar and Jimmy McPhee slicing an attempt on goal wide of target were the other key moments of the opening 45 minutes. Both sides made changes at the break, with Gavin Friels making his first appearance in black and white.

Pollok could have gone further ahead in the 56th minute when Friels laid the ball off for Logan whose on-target shot was blocked, and Chris Sweeney then had two further attempts blocked. Young Lok trialist David Arthur made a very positive impression when he came on upfront and it was the double menace of Friels and Arthur that led to the second Lok goal in the 73rd minute.

Both players closed down Magennis, and as Friels tried to beat him, a break of the ball saw Arthur then having a shot from close in that blocked by a Dumbarton defender though GAVIN FRIELS couldn't be denied from six yards and buried the ball with glee.

Pollok went three goals clear in the 79th minute when Friels dispossessed Magennis and fired towards goal only to see the ball thump back off the post but DAVID ARTHUR had chased the shot up and tapped in from very close range. From a Pollok perspective, it was a fine workout all round then, though Dumbarton were disappointing.

Pollok scorer: Martin McLauchlan (81)

Athletic, bossed by former Brechin City stalwart Harry Cairney, were a bit of an unknown quantity for Pollok as games against Senior non-league opposition are few and far between. The match proved to be quite spirited though, but was spoiled by the strong, swirling wind.

Peter Jordan looked one of Pollok's best players in the early exchanges, but it was Annan who could have gone ahead in the 26th minute but for the sharp reactions of Ian Wilson coming out to block when ex-Queen of the South midfielder Gary Cochrane played in another former Queens youngster Ross Kerr (who's twin Gary, yet another ex-QOS player, was also in the side).

Raymond Logan then headed over the bar from a couple of Tinney crosses as Lok looked to make the breakthough. The first half ended on a slightly sour note when one of Pollok's trialists had to be substituted at the referee's request for making a rash tackle on ex-Rangers kid Chris Jardine. Frankie Haggarty was therefore introduced to the game slightly earlier than planned.

With Rab Sneddon holidaying, Harry Erwin and Jim Friel were taking the team and they decided to bring on McMenamin, Sweeney and Aitchison at the interval for McWilliams, Baker and Gayne. Just after the hour mark, Robert Burns was brought on for Ian Wilson and he immediately was called into action to deal with a long-range shot.

John Tinney then fired in a shot from the left in one of the rare efforts on goal, though Annan nearly took the lead themselves when Gary Kerr missed a good chance. Pollok were not to be denied a third win this season however, as in 81 minutes sub Lorn Gibson's cross-field pass found MARTIN MCLAUCHLAN who delivered a low finish past ex-Craigmark and Nithsdale keeper Derek Gall.

As mentioned above, Annan Athletic's hospitality was second to none and they looked after the travelling party very well indeed. Pollok FC wishes them well for 2004-05, and in particular their quest for Scottish Cup qualification.

Pollok scorer: Kevin Proctor (46)

The team fielded by Rovers youth boss Jimmy Lindsay was very young, with only a scattering of old heads to help them through the game, though they enjoyed the lion's share of the early pressure, and forced the debutant trialist Lok keeper to look busy on more than one occasion. Lok's first chance came from a Baker cross that the Rovers keeper could only knock on towards Proctor who shot over.

Rovers increasingly looked the more likely team to score in the first half, but in 33 minutes, Martin McLauchlan created a chance for Pollok when he broke down the left channel and cut in on the keeper, dragging the ball wide of his diving body, but he was unable to cut the ball in from a narrow angle. Proctor then played in Crozier but the ex-St. Johnstone youngster shot over. In truth, the first half was not something to write home about.

The introduction of Ian Wilson, Martin Nelson and a 19 year old trialist with experience of life in the Engish Premiership as well as a Scottish League side at half time made a difference to Pollok. Derek Paterson also looked more accomplished in central defence, replacing Stevie Gayne.

The second half was seconds old when Lok opened the scoring, and it was KEVIN PROCTOR with a fine individual goal that was cracked in from just inside the area, his third strike in two games.

The introduction of Peter Jordan on the left of midfield heralded some more direct play from Lok, with the former Lok Juvenile looking to get forward and test the Rovers keeper as often as he could. Pollok looked in control of the game though, and Albion Rovers were reduced to shooting from distance themselves. Ian Wilson, who had come on as a substitute at half-time had to make a save five minutes from time to preserve the Lok win.

Pollok scorer: Kevin Proctor (43, 52)