
1996 AGE GROUP
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Dylan McCann Adam Drummond Darren Kennedy Mark Parsons Christopher McStay

Grant Cunningham Ross Geddes Oliver Lincoln Mark Russell Aiden Devine

Colin Rose Darren Gilmour Robbie Cameron Mark Cherry Kerr Hunter

Scott Muchan Connor Hibbert
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)
Saturday 5th September 1st Round Scottish Cup,
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
Saturday 19th September
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.
Under 14 League match
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