Berwick Rangers boss Kevin Haynes praises players after win against Gala Fairydean Rovers

With large sections of Shielfield Park left solid by the minus temperatures, the game was postponed by officials.

The high-flying visitors had been bringing down two coachloads of supporters with them as both sides looked to kick-off the New Year in style.

“While this is disappointing, the safety of players, officials and supporters comes first,” read a club statement.

The wee ‘Gers had ended the year on a high with a 2-1 success at Gala Fairydean Rovers and were looking to build on the three points against the side placed second in the table.

Goals from Michael Barfoot and Kyle Somers left gaffer Kevin Haynes beaming.

“I thought we were excellent – particularly in the first half,” he told BRTV.

“I thought our patterns of play and the way we moved the ball worked really, really well. I thought our shape was good and we deserved the three points in the end.”

A clever ball over the top by Caelan McCrone put in Barfoot to finish low from an angle under the keeper in the first half to give Berwick the lead at the interval.

Although Gala levelled when Jamie Semple swept in a low corner, Alex Harris threaded through a defence-splitting pass for Somers to slip the ball between the advancing keeper’s legs for the winner in the 76th minute.

“I love midfielders that are going to go and break lines and we’ve got the quality in the team to go and pick the pass.

“The run and the execution of the pass for the second goal was excellent. It was thoroughly enjoyable and I enjoyed both of those goals,” said Haynes.

Berwick, who are in 12th spot, are scheduled back at Shielfield again this Saturday when they take on Tranent – weather permitting.

“The players need to believe in themselves, they need to believe that they’re a good side and they can pass the ball and defend well.

“We should take confidence from the fact we’ve defended well as a team and what we can create.”

“There’s been ups and downs, it’s been difficult but enjoyable. It’s a good club that I’m happy and proud to represent and long may that continue.”