Two goals ruled out as Berwick's stuttering start to the new season continues

A goalless draw at home to Cumbernauld Colts on Saturday represented the Shielfield outfit’s first point of the campaign.

However, there was disappointment that a goal from Graham Taylor was chalked off for a foul in the build-up and then an 88th minute strike from Liam Buchanan was ruled out for offside.

Lewis Allan and Liam Buchanan also saw good chances saved by Colts' keeper Ryan Adamson.

At the other end, Colts skipper O’Neill fired agonisingly wide of Antell’s far post as the visitors began the second half strongly.

But although both sides were combative and hard-working, real quality was lacking.

Malcolm reflected: “I thought both teams huffed and puffed in the first half. In the second half I thought we were the better side and created the better chances.

"We scored two goals and from we were sitting there didn’t seem to be to much in both. We also created two unbelievable chances in the second half that we have to be taking.”

After defeats in the opening two fixtures to Caledonian Braves and Bo’ness United, Malcolm continued: “We’re up and running. The performance was slightly better – still not where we want to be – but I thought when we changed the shape to a 4-4-2 we looked a little bit more of a threat and maybe (it was) more comfortable for the boys.”

Berwick host the University of Stirling at Shielfield on Saturday, August 5.