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2012–13 East Superleague
(27 April 2013) (6 October 2012) (18 May 2013) 10 November 2012 – 11 May 2013 whole season undefeated 2 May 2013 – season end The 2012–13 East Superleague (known as the McBookie.com East Superleague for sponsorship reasons) was the 11th season of the East Superleague, the top tier of league competition for SJFA East Region member clubs.
The season began on 1 September 2012 and ended on 15 June 2013. Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic were the reigning champions.
There was no relegation this season as the Superleague expanded from twelve to sixteen in 2013–14.
Linlithgow Rose won the title on 27 April 2013, becoming the first club to win the East Superleague on three occasions, and also becoming the first team to go the full season unbeaten in the league. As champions they entered the First Round of the 2013–14 Scottish Cup.
Teams
To East Superleague
Promoted from East Premier League
- Sauchie Juniors
- Broxburn Athletic
From East Superleague
Relegated to East Premier League
- Bathgate Thistle In abeyance
- Forfar West End
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Ground | Manager | Finishing position 2011–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo'ness United | Bo'ness | Newtown Park | Allan McGonigal | 4th |
| Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | Bonnyrigg | New Dundas Park | Max Christie | Champions |
| Broxburn Athletic | Broxburn | Albyn Park | Steve Pittman | East Premier League, 2nd |
| Camelon Juniors | Camelon | Carmuirs Park | Danny Smith | 6th |
| Carnoustie Panmure | Carnoustie | Laing Park | Alan McSkimming | 10th |
| Hill of Beath Hawthorn | Hill of Beath | Keirs Park | Jock Finlayson | 2nd |
| Kelty Hearts | Kelty | Central Park | Willie Newbigging | 5th |
| Linlithgow Rose | Linlithgow | Prestonfield | Mark Bradley | 3rd |
| Lochee United | Dundee | Thomson Park | Paul Ritchie | 7th |
| Musselburgh Athletic | Musselburgh | Olivebank Stadium | David McGlynn | 8th |
| St Andrews United | St Andrews | Recreation Park | Jim Hardie | 9th |
| Sauchie Juniors | Sauchie | Beechwood Park | Fraser Duncan | East Premier League, 1st |
Managerial changes
| Club | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo'ness United | Paul Ronald | Sacked | 2 September 2012 | 11th | Allan McGonigal | 29 October 2012 |
| Carnoustie Panmure | Ian Gilzean | Left by mutual consent | 9 March 2013 | 9th | Alan McSkimming | 9 May 2013 |
| Kelty Hearts | Keith Burgess | Resigned | 31 May 2013 | 5th | Willie Newbigging | 2 June 2013 |
| Lochee United | Paul Ritchie | Resigned | End of season | 10th | Steven Leahy | 7 June 2013 |
League table
Results
References
References
- John Gilmour. (28 May 2012). "Deserved plaudits for Bonnyrigg as McKenna’s strike clinches title". [[The Scotsman]].
- (22 June 2012). "Junior Football – PA Friday June 22". [[Perthshire Advertiser]].
- Gilmour, John. (17 June 2013). "Unbeaten Linlithgow Rose building for next year". [[Edinburgh Evening News]].
- John Gilmour. (4 September 2012). "Bo’ness axe Ronald after poor start". [[The Scotsman]].
- Johnston Ralston. (16 March 2013). "End of an era as Gilly bows out". Guide and Gazette.
- Johnston Ralston. (10 May 2013). "New management team settled". Guide and Gazette.
- (31 May 2013). "A New Dawn For Kelty Next Season As Budgie Departs". Kelty Hearts FC.
- Jim Davie. (15 May 2013). "Lochee manager gives interview". Lochee United FC.
- (7 June 2013). "Lochee announce new management". Lochee United FC.
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