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The new strip sponsor for this age group is SB Joiners, two players who have yet to get their photos done are Connor Hibbert and Scott Muchan who were both injured for this game

Date: Saturday 22 August 2009

Barrhead Y (0) v Gleniffer Thistle (4)

First game of the Under 14 season and Gleniffer couldn't have started with a harder one as they were up against last years League and League Cup champions away at Cowan Park, Barrhead.

Gleniffer took control of the game in the first 15 mins and missed some early chances, however the deadlock was broken with a superb strike from Gleniffer's Chris McStay outside the penalty box to be 1-0 up at half time. The second half was similar to the first half and Gleniffer continued to dominate the game and took the chances that were missed first half these goals came from some good work from Midfield and allowed the strikers Mark Russell to score a double and Adam Drummond finalised the game with a late fourth. Gleniffer ran out deserved winners and have now got off to a good start in the League.

Date: Thursday 27 August 2009

Mossend F.C (2) v Gleniffer Thistle (5)

The second league game was held at Hamilton Palace grounds in Hamilton and the team struggled to make the Kick off arranged for 06.30 p.m and subsequently started the game 30 mins late and with a torrential downpour did well to continue

Again Gleniffer started the first 15 minutes well and were 1-0 up due to a well organised corner resulting in Darren Kennedy unleashing a fantastic strike all of at least 30 yards into the opposing teams net, however Mossend took up this challenge and hit back in 30 mins to level the score just before half time 1-1. This made up for a cracking second half and was evenly poised until good work by Chris McStay crossed a good ball across goal for Mark Russell to guide the ball past Mossend keeper, the combination between Mc Stay and Russell was reversed for Gleniffer's third goal as this time good work down the wing and perfect cross for McStay to finish well. The substitutions made throughout the second half also made some telling contributions none more so than Robbie Cameron who scored two goals one of which was a ferocious shot just inside the box, which flew by the keeper, however Mossend were not done and came back with a well taken second goal.

Date: Saturday 29 August 2009

Gleniffer Thistle (11) v Dunoon YFL (1)

Gleniffer started this game missing some early chances and in the first attack Dunoon took advantage of some poor defending and scored, this had an immediate impact with Gleniffer then totally controlling the game and scored 5 goals before half time, goals coming from Mark Russell (3), Chris McStay (1), Dylan McCann (1). The second half was a continuation of the first, which resulted in Gleniffer scoring a further 6 goals coming from Robbie Cameron (3), Connor Hibbert (1), Kerr Hunter (1) and Adam Drummond (1)

Johnstone Burgh (1) v Gleniffer Thistle under 14s (2)

With both teams having good starts in the league this was going to be a cracking cup tie and it turned out to be the case.
Due to the weather the venue was changed late in the week from Thomas Shanks park Johnstone, to Astro turf at Nethercraigs, Pollock.

Gleniffer started the game well and created plenty of scoring opportunities, however it took Glennie until 25 mins in the first half to score and came from a powerful driven shot just inside the 18 yard box by Chris McStay and just 5 mins later Gleniffer scored a second and came from a wonderful overhead kick by Mark Russell to make it 2-0 at half time. The second half seen Johnstone Burgh come more into the game and when they capitalised on a slack pass in defence to score it set the seen for an enthralling Cup tie. The game went from end to end with Johnstone trying to equalise and Gleniffer trying to score a third, however chances were missed by both teams and the game ended with Gleniffer winning 2-1.

Thursday, 10 September 2009 League Game: KGV, Renfrew

Gleniffer Thistle (0) V Dumbarton United (1)

This was Glennie's fourth league game and for the first time the team seemed to have a slow start, which allowed Dumbarton to take control and they were deservedly in front when they crossed a ball across Gleniffer's back line and the only player to go for the ball just inside the box was a Dumbarton player who struck a ferocious shot past the helpless Gleniffer keeper in 15 mins of the first half, the remainder of the half was played with neither team making any real goal threats. The second half started as the first finished, however with only 15 minutes of the game to go Gleniffer started to have a real go and created plenty of goal scoring opportunities, however chances were squandered by Kennedy, Russell and Drummond it was just not going to be Glennie's night and suffered their first league defeat of the season.

Saturday, 12 September 2009 League Game: Inchinnan

Erskine B.C (3) v Gleniffer Thistle (3)

The game started with Gleniffer immediately taking control, however against the run of play and Erskine's first real goal threat came in 17 minutes when slack defending allowed Erskine to score the first goal, the game was stopped numerous times for Glennie players to be judged offside, which to say the least were very controversial decisions. Gleniffer continued to create chances incredibly they only found the net 1 minute before half time with a good run and finish by Darren Kennedy to make the score 1-1 at half time.
The second half was also blighted by other decisions, however on 15 minutes of second half Glennie scored another good goal with a solo run and finish by Mark Russell. Somehow Glennie let Erskine back into the game, which started with a poor pass from Glennie and resulted in Erskine finding the winger free on the left to take advantage and score. Gleniffer once again took the game to Erskine and with 10 mins to go got their reward with another good goal taken by Mark Russell to make it 3-2 to Glennie, however with less than 3 minutes to go Erskine scored an equaliser but Gleniffer officials were incensed that an infringement prior to the goal where 2 Erskine players collided with Aiden Devine who was left injured on the ground that had a direct impact on Erskine scoring was hard for all associated with Gleniffer to take and feel that it is 2 points lost .

Saturday, 19th September 2009 Scottish Cup: - 2cnd Round

Gleniffer Thistle V Aston Villa B.C

Under 14 Scottish Cup 2nd Round

Gleniffer Thistle 2 v Aston Villa B.C 0

This had the making of a cracking cup tie and so it turned out to be
The was a keenly contested game from Kick off with both teams challenging for everything, however Glennie just edged control of the game in the first half although chances to score were rare and the first half ended 0-0 with both teams defences playing well.

The second half was as competitive as the first, however Glennie started to impose more in the game and were pressing for an opening goal, which duly came in 15 minutes into the second half and came about from a corner resulting in the ball being partially headed clear by Aston Villa and fell to Glennie's captain Ross Geddes on the penalty spot who instinctively hit a superb strike which flew into the top right of goal to put Glennie ahead.
This game was far from over as Glennie pushed for the all important second goal and Aston Villa tried to get the equaliser. which nearly came as only 5 minutes later Aston Villa striker made a run going past 3 defenders and luckily for Glennie his shot just went by the post. This had an impact on Glennie and the telling substitutions made also played their part none so more than Adam Drummond, with 10 minutes of the game remaining Adam picked up the ball just outside the 18 yard box, shimmied by the Defender and with still some work to do struck a brilliant low drive shot that hit the inside of the post and scored to make it 2-0 to Glennie and game finished. This was a superb team effort from Gleniffer and all players contributed to this win, however I think it is worth mentioning the excellent defensive display to ensure they kept a clean sheet.

Saturday 26th September 2009: League

Gourock YAC (3) v Gleniffer Thistle (4)

Gleniffer started the game well and had the majority of play in the first half and were unlucky not to be in the lead, however in 20 minutes the best chance fell to Gourock and were denied a goal by Glennie keeper Mark Parsons to keep the score at 0-0. This had an immediate impact on Glennie and they scored in 25 minutes, this was created by Colin Rose's split pass, which was chased by Chris McStay resulting in the Gourock defender being pressurised into making a poor pass back to their keeper, which Chris was first to react and coolly finished to beat the out coming keeper. Three minutes later another telling pass this time by Mark Russell that found Robbie Cameron and with his pace left the Gourock defence and slotted the ball past the Gourock keeper to make it 2-0 Gleniffer and with barely 2 minutes of the half remaining another fine run and finish again resulting in Robbie Cameron scoring his second and Gleniffer's third, 3-0 at half time.

Second half seen Gleniffer make changes and in 11 minutes substitute Dylan McCann put thro a nice pass to Darren Kennedy who raced to goal and hit a low drive just outside the box, which the Gourock keeper could only parry and Mark Russell got to first and shot past the helpless keeper for Gleniffer's fourth goal. Gleniffer however were complacent and with 10 minutes remaining Gourock pulled a goal back, they scored a second thro their striker being allowed a free header with 6 minutes to go and unbelievably with 2 minutes remaining and with Gleniffer switched off scored a late third. The final result was 4-3 to Gleniffer, this should be a lesson that the game is not finished until the Final whistle as this was a game Gleniffer were well on top, which nearly turned into a calamity

Next Game: Saturday 3 October 2009
Gleniffer Thistle v St. Andrews

League Game: - Moredun Playing Fields
Gleniffer Thistle (8) v St. Andrews B.C (1)

With Gleniffer having some players out thro injury this was a good test in finding out the depth and quality of Glennie's squad.

Gleniffer started very well and were unlucky not to be in front in the first 10 minutes, however in the 15th minute a loose ball was collected by Glennie's Dylan McCann who was 30 yards from goal and struck a well placed shot over the St.Andrews keeper to score to put Glennie 1-0 up, Glennie continued to dominate and with some excellent play by Chris McStay down the right he crossed into the box and it was met by Kerr Hunter to head in the second goal in 20 minutes, however less than 3 minutes later the same playmaker and with another fine cross was once again met by Kerr Hunter to put Glennie 3 up with an even better header, however the script got even better as Kerr got his hat trick in 32 minutes when scoring again with his head from a corner to make the score 4-0 at half time.
Glennie made changes at half time and must have wondered if that was right decision as barely a minute had been played when St.Andrews striker made some space unchallenged in Glennie's goalmouth and shot past the keeper. Glennie showed that they were up for this game as 3 minutes later again good work in midfield and a good delivery was again met by Kerr Hunter to score Glennie's fifth and his fourth, with just 15 minutes of second half played another corner was met by Dylan McCann to head a fine goal and make the score 6-1, again there was to be no repeat like last week and Glennie continued to get forward at every opportunity and Mark Russell put a split 30 yard pass right over the St.Andrews defence onto Adam Drummond's path onto goal and with a superb strike just inside the box flew past the disconsolate keeper, however with 5 minutes remaining Glennie again made a telling pass and same player Adam Drummond collected and fired another fine shot past the keeper to make the final score 8-1. It is worth mentioning although every team player played well and did there job there were two players who stood out Dylan McCann and Chris McStay.

Giffnock Thistle 2 v Gleniffer Thistle 2

Again this week Gleniffer were forced to utilise their squad due to holidays and none more crucial than that of playing with outfield player Aiden Devine in goals who didn't let his team mates down.

The game started well with both teams playing good football and keeping possession, however with 15 minutes played Giffnock were first to break the deadlock when their midfield player received a pass and who suprisingly found himself unmarked just inside Glennie's 18 yard box, rifled a low shot past the keeper to go up 1-0. This stirred Gleniffer and in 20 minutes a thro ball by the midfield was collected by Robbie Cameron who outpaced Giffnock's defence and went on to hit a superb strike past the Giffnock keeper to equalise 1-1, the game continued equally poised, however in 27 minutes and from a kick out by Giffnock's keeper, which went straight over and through Gleniffer's central defence and was quickly seized upon firstly by Giffnock's striker who continued to collect and shoot past the advancing Glennie's keeper to make it 2-1 to Giffnock and it stayed that way to half time.
Substitution changes were made at half time and early in the second half along with the change of team formation to be more attacking, Glennie dominated the second half and created many goal scoring opportunities but squandered many chances. With Glennie having so much possession and unable to score it looked like one of those days, however with 8 minutes of the game remaining Darren Kennedy picked up the ball at the outside edge of the box nimbly beat his player and with a good cross found Adam Drummond who superbly steered a diving header past Giffnocks keeper to equalise to make it 2-2, Glennie then continued attacking to win the game but Giffnock held out.

Saturday 24th October 2009

League Game; Moredun Playing Fields, Paisley

Gleniffer Thistle (4) v Drumchapel Amatuers (2)

With Gleniffer still having players unavailable due to illness and injuries, this was another game that utilises and sees what strength and depth is in their squad. On the positive side this week seen the return of two players from injuries, Scott Muchan who was out for two weeks and Connor Hibbert who was out for four weeks.

This was a very competitive game from kick off until the final whistle. Gleniffer showed early on that they were up for this game and in 15 minutes played, Connor Hibbert beat his opponent just inside the box, then from an acute angle rifled his shot past the Drumchapel keeper for Glennie to go ahead 1-0. Gleniffer continued playing good football and were awarded a free kick 25 yards from goal, which Aiden Devine took and although struck it well, Glennie were a bit fortunate in that the opponents keeper was unable to hold for Glennie to go two up in 25 minutes. This goal seemed to rally Drumchapel and in a rare attack in 30 minutes, their player crossed the ball into Glennie's box, which the defence was unable to clear and were punished when the Drumchapel striker shot into the net to make the score 2-1 and remained until halftime.
Both teams started the second half looking to either extend or equalise, Glennie got a third goal in 10 minutes of play and it came from Aiden Devine to score his second and Glennie's third, which he received the ball all of 30 yards from Drumchapel's goal and with a fantastic left foot shot it screamed past the keeper into the top right of goal. Drumchapel were awarded a penalty in 50 minutes, however it came about from a shot that struck a Glennie's defender arm unintentionally, Glennie's keeper Mark Parsons got his hands to the penalty but was unlucky not to keep out. Glennie continued to press for the goal that would see victory and it came in 60 minutes from a cross from Dylan McCann that was not cleared by Drumchapel's defence and Mark Russell was first to react and shot past the keeper to make the score 4-2. Glennie ran out worthy winners and although all of the squad played well, its worth mentioning none more so than Aiden Devine and Colin Rose.

Next Game: Saturday 31 October 2009

Scottish Cup: 3rd Round Away to Condorrat B.C

Saturday 31 October 2009

Scottish Cup Game: 3rd Round, Played at Kilsyth Road, Queenzieburn

Condorrat B.C (0) V Gleniffer Thistle (1)

This was going to be an enthralling game as both teams had been doing well in the league and cup games, also added the fact that Gleniffer's opponents were league and two cup winners last year.

The game started with Gleniffer taking the initiative from kick off and with only 2 minutes played, Darren Kennedy put a through ball, which was for Mark Russell just inside Condorrat's penalty box who inturn hit a first time shot low and into the inside of Condorrat's right hand post to give Gleniffer a teriffic start to go 1-0 up. This did not have the desire effect for Gleniffer and it was Condorrat who after the goal started to slowly but surely started to take control of the first half with there big striker and speedy winger giving Gleniffer's defence problems, they also managed to hit Gleniffer's net twice, however the ref was well up with play to call rightly for offside on both occasions. It remained 1-0 at half time with the last 20 minutes being with Gleniffer's backs against the wall.

Substitution changes were made by Gleniffer both at half time and throughout the second half. The second half started with the opposition changinging their formation to play three up front, however this allowed Gleniffer to take control of the midfield and with their defence playing more solidly they started to create chances throughout the second half and were unlucky not to score on several occasions, firstly by Mark Russell who shot just wide and another couple of fine runs by Chris McStay who's shots went just the wrong side of the goal twice, however the best chance fell to Kerr Hunter who received a good ball on the edge of the opposition box who nicely beat the defender to go through on goal but unfortunately his shot was saved by Condorrat's keeper. This time Gleniffer stood firm and were the better team of the second half and the score remained 1-0 at full time to Gleniffer. This was a cracking Cup tie encounter and with a much better display in the second half by the entire team, however players worthy of mentioning in this encounter are Ross Geddes and Chris McStay who gave everything to ensure Gleniffer are in the draw for the next round.

Next Game: Saturday 7th November 2009

League Game: St.Mirren B.C v Gleniffer Thistle

Venue and Time: TBC

St.Mirren B.C (0) V Gleniffer Thistle (3)

This was going to have the hallmark of a good game as both teams have been obtaining good results in the league.

The opening 10 minutes seen St.Mirren having their best spell of the match without troubling Glennie's goal, however after this Gleniffer started to take total control of the game and were creating chances and the eventual breakthrough came in 20 minutes played when a split pass by Chris McStay was collected by Darren Kennedy and raced in on goal and struck a shot that the St.Mirren keeper could only parry out again Darren Kennedy was first to react and with some work still left to do expertly shot the ball past the keeper to make it 1-0 to Gleniffer, although Glennie pushed for another it remained this score till halftime. Again substitution changes were made at half time and throughout the second half this made no difference to Glennie as they continued to dominate where they left off at half time and created many chances in the first 15 minutes of the second half with Mark Russell beating the defender and his shot at an acute angle hit the post and Chris McStay's solo run and his shot just flew over St.Mirren's bar. With Glennie pushing for there second goal it duly came in 17 minutes when Mark Russell again beat his opponent and ran on goal and cutback a good pass to Darren Kennedy who neatly slotted the ball into the goal for his second goal of the game to make it 2-0. Gleniffer were not finished and pushed for more and again with another fine run by Chris McStay although this time his shot was on target and the St.Mirren keeper although a valiant second attempt could not keep it from crossing the goal line and made the score 3-0 and that was what the final score remained.

Its worth mentioning that this was a very good overall squad performance and another game gone without conceding a goal, a couple of players who gave that bit extra in this game were Scott Muchan and Chris McStay

Next Game: Saturday 14th November 2009
Regional Cup: 1st Round Port Glasgow Red V Gleniffer Thistle

Saturday 28th November 2009

Under 14s, 1st Round West Regional Cup

Venue; St Stephens High School, Port Glasgow (Astro)

Port Glasgow Juniors (0) v Gleniffer Thistle (3)

Gleniffer requested the league match secretary for two cup games to be played in 2 days over this weekend, which meant that Gleniffer started this game by utilising their squad. What was not planned was the call off of Glennie's Keeper Mark Parsons on the morning of the game due to feeling unwell. Gleniffer called upon outfield player Aiden Devine to play this match between the sticks and from the report below he had an instrumental role in this Cup tie.
The game started with both teams struggling early on to come to terms with the 2cnd Generation astro, this was a keenly competitive match with Port only making 2 half chances in the first half, however Glennie created better goal scoring opportunities but their finishing let them down. The score at half time was 0-0 and was about the right result overall between both teams.
Substitution changes were made by Gleniffer at half time, combined with numerous positional changes, which resulted in Gleniffer taking control of the game in the second half and with 10 minutes into play a lay off on the edge of Port's Penalty area was met by Glennie's defender Scott Muchan who struck a fierce left foot shot, which went past their keeper and into the corner of their net for Glennie to go 1-0 up, however Port battled away and only a superb save by Aiden Devine prevented Port from equalising. Glennie continued to dominate and there second goal duly came by a wonderful split pass by Colin Rose over port's defence was latched onto by Glennie striker Adam Drummond who neatly lobbed the advancing Port keeper to make it 2-0. From kick off Port were unlucky in meeting a defiant stand in keeper Aiden Devine who again made an incredible save to keep out what everyone thought was a goal bound strike outside the box. The Cup tie was truly finished with 5 minutes remaining when Port's defence got into a jam and Adam Drummond seized on their mistake only to get pulled back in the box for a penalty, this was taken and scored by Darren Gilmour to make it 3-0 to Gleniffer, which was the final score.

In summary a disappointing first half, but played a lot better football in second half and another game gone without conceding a goal. Overall Glennie can play better, however their stand in keeper Aiden Devine is worth mentioning as he had an outstanding game and our Keeper Mark Parsons is now worried.

Sunday 29th November 2009

Under 14s, 4th Round Scottish Cup

Venue; Ferguslie Sports Centre, Paisley

Gleniffer Thistle (2) v Drumchapel United (2)

This was an evenly matched encounter as both teams although different styles of football have both been having good runs in Cups and respective leagues.
Gleniffer started the game well and within 5 minutes of play were 1-0, which came from a ball sent across Drumchapel's penalty box and collected by Mark Russell who struck a left foot shot onto goal and Drumchapel defender unable to clear off line for goal. This had an immediate impact on Drumchapel and within 3 minutes of restart had equalised to make it 1-1 a through ball split Glennie's defence and their striker neatly scored. The game continued and in 20 minutes played 20 yard looping shot by Glennie's Oliver Lincoln just clipped the crossbar and went over, into 25 minutes of the half Drumchapel made the breakthrough first to score another to make it 2-1, this was from a corner swung in and the Drumchapel striker rose unchallenged to head the ball into Glennie's goal. The score remained this up to halftime.
Change to positions and substitution made immediate impact on how Glennie started to control the second half; however Drumchapel were always dangerous on the counter. Gleniffer continued to create chances throughout this half and were unlucky not to score from a good solo run and shot from Chris McStay, but the Drumchapel keeper saved with his feet, also another fine effort midway through second half when Ollie Lincoln shot from outside the box only to see it rebound off the crossbar and Drumchapel cleared to safety. This was more like Glennie and deservedly the eventually got the equaliser in 25 minutes when a cross ball was whipped in by Robbie Cameron and Drumchapel failed to properly clear and Connor Hibbert struck the ball from six yards out past the defenceless keeper to make it 2-2, with Glennie now pushing for the winner and creating chances, however they could not get that winning goal and the score remained 2-2 and both teams will have to do this all again probably next week. This was a far better team effort from Glennie in the second half and worth mentioning Darren Kennedy's contribution throughout.

Saturday 30 January 2010
League Game: Played at Seedhill Astro, Paisley
Johnstone Burgh B.C 1 V Gleniffer Thistle 2

With both teams playing well and in good positions within the P&D League this had all the hallmarks of being a very good game and all who attended this league fixture were not disappointed with this excellent encounter.

From Kick Off, Gleniffer Thistle showed that they were ready for this game and although they were dominating and controlling the tempo of the game could not find away past a stubborn Johnstone defence, although Glennie created many half chances they could not get the elusive first goal that they deserved for the display in the first half, however the nearest came from a free kick, which came about from Mark Russell as he had a good run across Johnstone's 18 yard box before being taken down. The resultant free kick taken by Chris McStay was sweetly struck knee high and hit Jonstone Burgh's post with the keeper well beaten. Johnstone survived the first half in not conceding a goal and Gleniffer had nothing to show for all their dominance and controlling of the first half (0-0) at halftime.

The second half started with the first 10 minutes being Johnstone Burgh's best spell of the game and started to create some openings, however Gleniffer's defence stood firm and with the game being opened up on both sides, it wasn't long before the first goal came for Gleniffer, it came about from a cross ball and Burgh's defence failed to clear the ball and was then picked up by Darren Kennedy who crossed the ball into the six yard area and was met by Mark Russell to score with his head to make it 1-0 Gleniffer on 17 mins of the second half. To their credit Johnstone battled back and from their goalkeepers kick out, which fell halfway inside Glennie's half its bounce beat the defence and with some work to do Johnstone Burgh's striker hit an unstoppable strike from outside the box which flew past the stranded Gleniffer keeper to make the score 1-1 on the 22nd minute of second half. Was there going to be a winning goal in this thrilling encounter the answer was yes and it quickly came after Johnstone Burgh's equaliser on 25 mins for Gleniffer Thistle, Kerr Hunter crossed the ball on the right, which was only partially cleared by burgh's defence inside their box it fell to Mark Russell who fired in a low shot across Johnstone's six yard area and Chris McStay was first to react and side foot into Burgh's net to make the score 2-1 to Gleniffer Thistle. All credit to both teams in putting on a first class football game, but overall this was a result that on the day Gleniffer were due for their display in all areas of the field.

Next Game: Saturday 6th February

League Game: Away to Dunoon

League Game: Saturday 6th February 2010

Away: Dunoon YFL (0) V Gleniffer Thistle (8)

Gleniffer Thistle started this game utilising their full squad and get everyone match fit and players coming back from injury.

The first half seen both teams trying to break the deadlock, however most of the chances fell to Gleniffer Thistle with the best to Kerr Hunter who shot wide and Connor Hibbert free header also wide of target it took 20 minutes before a ball sent through the right hand side to Robbie Cameron who sped past his defender and neatly slotted the ball past Dunoon keeper to make it 1-0 Glennie, although Gleniffer did get the ball in the net by Hunter this was adjudged to be offside by the referee? Score remained 1-0 at halftime.

The second half seen changes to both Gleniffer's line up and formation, which paid dividends within 5 mins of the second half a thro ball to Adam Drummond and turned his defender and shot past the helpless keeper for Glennie's second. The third goal came from a good solo run and finish by Mark Russell to score Glennie's third,the same player scored his second and Glennie's fourth, next to score again was Adam Drummond with his second and Glennie's fifth. With the team now totally dominating the next goal came from Connor Hibbert fine shot to make it six, again Glennie continued for more and it came via a well taken corner by Darren Kennedy and was met by Mark Russell to head into the net and complete his hat trick and the seventh. With minutes remaining Darren Kennedy made space by shimming his opponent 25 yards out from goal and unleashed a ferocious shot that Dunoon keeper could only look in bewilderment as it flew in for Glennie's eighth. This was a much improved second half and all credit to all the full squad.

Next Game

League Game : St.Andrews B.C v Gleniffer Thistle

Sunday 14th February 2010 at Ferguslie Sports Centre at 09.00 K.O

League Game: Sunday 14th February 2010
Venue: Ferguslie Sports Centre
Away: St.Andrews B.C (1) V Gleniffer Thistle (3)

This game was between two teams at the opposite positions within the P&D League, however anyone at the game can testify to keenly fought encounter and all credit to St.Andrews B.C for this.

The game started lively enough and the first real chance fell to Gleniffer's Robbie Cameron in 5 minutes played his pace took him past two defenders but unfortunately his shot was well saved by St.Andrews keeper. St Andrews made a couple of chances with thro balls over Glennie's defence, however fortunately for Glennie the strikers were off target. The first goal came for Gleniffer on the right hand side of the park and came from Darren Gilmour's cross, the flight of which fooled the keeper and went into the net with 20 minutes played. After the goal Gleniffer started to create chances and the second goal duly came from a terrific thro ball by Glennie's captain Ross Geddes to Mark Russell who beat the defender to get to the ball first and ran into the opponents 18 yard box and coolly slotted past the advancing keeper in 32 minutes of first half to make it 2-0 to Gleniffer and it remained this until halftime.
Gleniffer made many changes at halftime to utilise their squad, however although Gleniffer were in control with 16 minutes played in the second half St.Andrews were awarded a penalty for hand ball, which their player scored from with Glennie keeper no chance. This goal spurred St.Andrews and had by far the best spell for 5 minutes after the goal and started to put Gleniffer's defence under pressure luckily the defence stood firm and in 22 minutes played in the second half got the third goal by slick passing from midfield players to eventual goals corer Adam Drummond who flicked the ball past their keeper to make it 3-1 again chances were made but none taken and the final score remained 3-1 to Gleniffer Thistle and a hard fought 3 points won.

Next Game: Saturday 20 February 2010
Venue: KGV, Renfrew
Kick Off: 09.30 Gleniffer Thistle v Mossend B.C

Saturday 6th March 2010

P&D League Cup Game : Saturday 6th March 2010
Venue: KGV, Renfrew
Home: Gleniffer Thistle (9) v Blackburn Rovers (0)

Gleniffer Thistle utilised their squad as they played two games over the weekend, the first was against opposition from a league lower. From the start Gleniffer controlled how the game was going to be played and kept possession of the ball, but it took 18 minutes of the first half for Robbie Cameron to score Gleniffer's first goal and 3 minutes later the same player scored his and gleniffer's second. The third goal for Glennie was the result of good passing of the ball and a ferocious shot from Ollie Lincoln all of 25 yards that flew into the net in 30 minutes. The score remained 3-0 till halftime.
Gleniffer used all substitutions at halftime and within 1 minute of the second half Gleniffer scored there fourth goal coming from a Chris McStay strike from outside the box, 5 minutes later Robbie Cameron slotted his third goal and Gleniffer's fifth. Gleniffer continued to push and goal six came from another strike from Chris McStay which beat the keeper for his double, however Robbie Cameron wasn't finished and neatly finished past the helpless keeper for his fourth goal and Gleniffers seventh. Goal number eight came from a nicely flighted corner kick taken by Darren Kennedy and defender Grant Cunningham rising above everyone to head into goal to finish game off Mark Russell scored the ninth with a first time shot. Overall a convincing win for Gleniffer to progress to the next round.

League Game: Sunday 7th March 2010
Venue: Ferguslie Sports Centre
Home: Gleniffer Thistle (2) v Mossend BC (2)

This league game was a fiercely contested from the Kick Off, however the first half was controlled by Gleniffer with Mossend using long ball to very quick players upfront to counter attack. Gleniffer created the bulk of the first half chances and with the Mossend keeper making three outstanding saves the first from Robbie Camaron who shot from six yards and saved in 15 minutes, the next was a solo run by Mark Russell and his shot again was goal bound but their keeper put round the post in 20 minutes and the third was a well struck shot outside the box by Ollie Lincoln, however to Gleniffer's dismay again the keeper touched over the bar, the deserved opening goal for Gleniffer came from a good run by Darren Kennedy and crossed an inch perfect cross to Chris McStay who headed in the opening goal in 28 minutes of first half, this score 1-0 to Gleniffer remained till halftime.
The second half seen Gleniffer having more possession but couldn't unlock Mossend's defence to get the second goal, however in 15 minutes of the second half and from a Gleniffer header saved by Mossend keeper he kicked the ball high and long, which had Glennie's defence stretched the Mossend striker was quicker to react and collected the ball first and skipped by defender to slot ball past Gleniffer's keeper to make score 1-1. This seemed to stir Gleniffer and 5 minutes later good work by Mark Russell beating two defenders down the left and running in at an angle to goal cut the ball back in the six yard box and Robbie Cameron shot to score Gleniffer's second goal to make it 2-1, however with 10 minutes remaining Mossend scored an equaliser from an unstoppable shot from outside the box. This triggered Gleniffer to push for winning goal and Ollie Lincoln's shot hit the bar and Mark Russell shot was kicked off the line. The score finished 2-2, however Gleniffer would feel that its two points dropped since their overall performance was good on the night.

Next Game: Saturday 13th March and Sunday 14th March 2010

Saturday 13th March: League Game
Away: Drumchapel Amateurs v Gleniffer Thistle
Venue: To be Confirmed

Sunday 14th March: League Game
Away: Parkmoor BC V Gleniffer Thistle
Venue:Ferguslie Sports Centre KO 16.30