SOME of the biggest names in junior football will meet at the Brig O'Lea today (Saturday) for Neilston manager Andy Whiteford's testimonial match.

Seven Scottish Cup winners will grace the occasion, including the likes of Johnny Millar, Kevin O'Neil, Mark Cameron, Steven Nugent, Steven Convery, Gavin Duncan and Steven Mallan.

Ahead of the match, from which all proceeds will be donated to the Brightest Star charity, Whiteford revealed he was honoured to see big names turnout to honour his playing career.

The Farmer's Boys boss also revealed his 10 seasons at the club mean the most to him, despite stints at professional outfits like St Johnstone and Hamilton Accies.

He said: "It is shaping up to be a great day and hopefully we can raise lots of money for charity.

"Football comes second in my eyes, the main thing is raising lots of money on the day.

"The charity, the Brightest Star, is one which means so much to everyone connected with the club, and we hope we can do well for such a good cause.

"Everyone involved wants the day to go well and it really means a lot to me that so many players are turning out for the game.

"There are players playing who have won lots of silverware and I certainly know they all have that competitive edge in them.

"It should make for an enjoyable day, not just for us, but for all the fans." He added: "It is nice to have my time at Neilston as a player remembered, I enjoyed it here.

"Having grown up a Neilston boy, coming down to watch the games and then play for my local side, it has been special.

"Now being the manager, it means even more to me, but as a player, I played for a few teams including Hamilton and St Johnstone, but Neilston always stood out for me." The match will kick-off at 1pm on Saturday, with all proceeds going to the Brightest Star charity.

Tickets for adults cost �3 and all children and OAP's will get in for free.

Junior Select XI squad: Alan Wardlaw (Cambuslang Rangers manager), Keith Ross (ex-Beith and Arthurlie), Willie Paterson (co-manager of Petershill), Scott Smith (co-manager of Petershill), James McKenna (St Anthony's manager), Mark Cameron (Arthurlie manager), David Gumley (Irvine Meadow coach), Roland Fabiani (ex-Arthurlie, Ayr and St Mirren), Johnny Millar (Beith manager), Kevin O'Neil (ex-Pollok, Maryhill and Neilston), David Prow (ex-Arthurlie and Renfrew), Kenny Gillies (ex-Arthurlie and Neilston), Mark Ferris (ex-Kilbirnie), Paul Ferris (ex-Neilston), James Ward (Albion Rovers manager and ex-Arthurlie and Neilston player), Steven Nugent (ex-Arthurlie, Neilston and Renfrew), Gary Sturrock (ex-Arthurlie, Neilston and Pollok), Steven Convery (ex-Arthurlie, Neilston, Hamilton and Clyde), Steven Mallan (ex-Auchinleck Talbot), Bryan Dingwall (ex-Pollok), Martin Hughes (Neilston).

Neilston squad: Brian Hewitt, Gavin Duncan, Lee Martin, Robert Anderson, Dennis Connaghan, David Wilson, Brian Stevenson, Joe Bryers, Gordon Cochrane, Alan McQuade, Danny Goodwin, Michael Fallan, Kevin Lee, James Cannon, Tam Murdoch, Alan Waddle, Robert Downs, Kevin Fraser, Tam Anderson, James McGuire, Derek Kennedy, Andy Whiteford.

Turn to page three for more on the game and the Brightest Star charity.

Copy copy SELECTED: Fallon, Convery, Martin and Downs will play on Saturday