Andy Malone’s spell as Bathgate Thistle manager got off to the perfect start as they climbed off the foot of the table thanks to a 2-1 derby victory over Fauldhouse United.
The former Jags player and coach took over following the departure of Stewart Devine on Tuesday and the former Livingston United boss picked up the points at Park View as Thistle ran out 2-1 winners in which all three goals arrived in the space of four first half minutes.
Both sides struggled to get going during the opening stages with Thistle’s Brayden Docherty firing over from distance and United’s Grant Mitchell seeing his effort repelled by Sean Brown in the Jags goal the only half chances created by either side.
