Armadale Thistle boss Derek Strickland conceded his side's East of Scotland Conference X promotion hopes are over after they let a two goal lead slip to Whitburn at the weekend, writes Callum McCormack.
Goals from Thomas Murphy and Stuart MacLeod put the Dale two goals up but a late double from Darren Liddell meant it was honours even at Volunteer Park, a result Strickland admitted was fair.
He said: "I think we needed to win. We’re now out of the championship race and I think we’re out of the promotion race.
