Coldstream eventually got their new season underway when they hosted Lothian Thistle at a dry and sunny Home Park. This was the first competitive game for Mcnulty's new look side and the manager went with a 4-4-2 formation, giving competitived debuts for Doug Brydon, Matt Travis and Craig Tyson.

The visitors were first to settle and passed the ball confidently, whereas Coldstream with several new faces added to the squad made a nervous start.  The first real chance of the game came after 15 minutes ONeill putting the ball over the bar from close range and as the visitors continued to dominate Lothian bought a good save from the home keeper Lumsden. In the next attack Lothian went close to scoring again when his shot was deflected for a corner. By the mid point of the half the home side were starting to enjoy some decent passing and almost scored when Burns raced through the Thistle defence only to have his shot blocked by the keeper. Coldstream continued to test the visitors defence when Simpson set up a chance for James Brydon but his shot was blocked at the near post to leave it goalless at the break. 

Coldstream continued to look the more dangerous of the two sides into the second half as both Bolton and Tyson went close to opening the scoring.  On the hour mark and against the run of play the visitors took the lead through the always dangerous Mark Lothian. The Striker raced through and finished well, but can be thankfull of a delfection off the boot of Gary Renton, which looped the ball over Lumsden into the net.

Lumsden then saved well from an O'Neill snap shot as the visitors looked to kill the game off, but the 'Streamers always looked dangerous on the attack. Coldstream continued to take the game to the visitors and with the aid of substitute Gibbard got their reward in the dying minutes when the substitutes sweet volley left keeper Cadger a mere spectator.  This wasn't the end of the drama however, as deep into added time Coldstream were denied the point they deserved when Black found himself unmarked at the back post to convert a right wing cross to give Thistle all three points.

Teams Coldstream: Lumsden, McNulty, D Brydon, Brown, Renton, Tyson, Simpson, Bolton, Travis, Burns, J Brydon Subs: Agnew, Cowe, Chisholm, Gibbard, Shepherd,  

Coldstream eventually got their new season underway when they hosted Lothian Thistle at a dry and sunny Home Park. This was the first competitive game for Mcnulty's new look side and the manager went with a 4-4-2 formation, giving competitived debuts for Doug Brydon, Matt Travis and Craig Tyson.

The visitors were first to settle and passed the ball confidently, whereas Coldstream with several new faces added to the squad made a nervous start.  The first real chance of the game came after 15 minutes ONeill putting the ball over the bar from close range and as the visitors continued to dominate Lothian bought a good save from the home keeper Lumsden. In the next attack Lothian went close to scoring again when his shot was deflected for a corner. By the mid point of the half the home side were starting to enjoy some decent passing and almost scored when Burns raced through the Thistle defence only to have his shot blocked by the keeper. Coldstream continued to test the visitors defence when Simpson set up a chance for James Brydon but his shot was blocked at the near post to leave it goalless at the break. 

Coldstream continued to look the more dangerous of the two sides into the second half as both Bolton and Tyson went close to opening the scoring.  On the hour mark and against the run of play the visitors took the lead through the always dangerous Mark Lothian. The Striker raced through and finished well, but can be thankfull of a delfection off the boot of Gary Renton, which looped the ball over Lumsden into the net.

Lumsden then saved well from an O'Neill snap shot as the visitors looked to kill the game off, but the 'Streamers always looked dangerous on the attack. Coldstream continued to take the game to the visitors and with the aid of substitute Gibbard got their reward in the dying minutes when the substitutes sweet volley left keeper Cadger a mere spectator.  This wasn't the end of the drama however, as deep into added time Coldstream were denied the point they deserved when Black found himself unmarked at the back post to convert a right wing cross to give Thistle all three points.

Lineup: Lumsden, McNulty, D Brydon, Brown, Renton, Tyson, Simpson, Bolton, Travis, Burns, J Brydon Subs: Agnew, Cowe, Chisholm, Gibbard, Shepherd.  

Coldstream will now open their league campaign at home on Saturday, weather permitting, after the midweek border derby against Peebles was called off due to the wet weather. Once again the 'Streamers squad had to come to terms with the news the game was off while travelling to the venue, something that didn't please some of the players, let alone the manager.

Mcnulty said 'People had to take time off work to travel here (Peebles) when games are getting called off left, right and centre, yet we were re assured our game was on. For the game to be called off at around 5 o'clock when players and coaching staff are on the road is a little disappointing. I realise we cannot predict the weather but surely the game could have been called off earlier? We are frustrated because thats twice this is happened in a few days, but what can you do?'

Coldstream will now face Lothian Thistle at Home Park this Saturday, and finally get the season under way...

Coldstream made the journey to City Park on Saturday for the much anticipated opening fixture of the EOS Premier Division, only for the game to be called off 45 mins before kick off. The Referee deemed the pitch unplayable, although Spartans trained on the park after the game was called off.

Manager Peter Mcnulty wasn't too happy with the decision. 'We play in a semi-professional league, and for this to happen is a bit disappointing. The pitch was deemed playable about 2 hours ago, and i understand weather is unpredictable but i've had a walk on the park and it seemed alright to me, but there is not a lot we can do about it now. I suppose a plus side is we might get to play them (Spartans) when they move into there new ground'.

The 'Streamers now wait till Wednesday evening to begin there league campaign against Border rivals Peebles. Mcnulty added ' they will be up for the game and we need to match them, it should be competetive but i hope we can come away with the 3 points'.

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Coldstream get their league campaign underway on Saturday with a trip to face Spartans. It isn't the first league fixture either team would have liked, both for different reasons after Spartans failed in their League application, but manager Peter Mcnulty is someone who is glad it has come early.

'Its always important to get your league campaign off to a good start, but to be honest no games in the EOS are classed as easy and Saturday certainly won't be. Spartans are the bench mark for all  East of Scotland clubs and they have strengthened since last season. I guess the only way they will get over the disappointment of not getting into the SFL is by dominating EOS football this season'. The gaffer went on to add 'I wont be worried too much about what they do as we know they are a top side, its about what we do and how we conduct ourselves that matters to me. If we compete and give a good performance whatever the outcome i will be pleased. We've got a good young squad with loads of enthusiasm, which we lacked at times last season.'

Mcnulty is looking for an improvement in league postion this season and to be 'more competitive' in games rather than be brushed aside. 'Some games last season we rolled over far too easily, we'd compete untill half time then go out in the second half a totally different side and get turned over by 3 or 4 goals. That isn't acceptable and this season i expect us to battle and compete full the full 90 mins'.

Lets hope this is the case on Saturday...

Kick off is at 2:30 at City Park, Edinburgh.