Today we have a quick look at the four GCFA clubs recently promoted to the GCFA Premier League — recognising the hard work and commitment behind their success as they step up to the next level.

As Premier League clubs continue their preparations for the start of the 2025/26 season, We runs the rule over the promoted clubs and highlight the players who could have a big impact in the new season.

ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL

Rossvale FC.
Rossvale Huntershill are going into the Premier League at the first time of asking after only joining the GCFA last season.

Thistle made this happen by finishing second the Boca Championship, The club will be slightly disappointed to finish runners up after looking like they would win the league with a storming start to the season.

The new Premier League season looks like it will be highly competitive with so much quality within the division. Rossvale’s entry into the league just takes the competitiveness between the clubs up a notch.

The Premier league new boys have been handed a tough opening schedule of fixtures with games against established teams like Clydeside Athletic and Park Sports Project in their opening three fixtures.

The Huntershill management team will be happy to be playing their football in the Premier League and challenging themselves against some of the best managers in the business.

Key players

Jack Gilmour (MID)

The midfield man is a big player for Rossvale Huntershill and the new season should be no different.

Jacks experience will be vital to the team as he will help the club adjust to their new surroundings and be a pivotal part in help his younger teammates in the opening weeks of the new season.

Kieran Redmond (ATT)

The tricky and ever elusive Redmond is a player who has caught the attention of the social media team on numerous occasions last season.

The winger was arguably Rossvale’s the Man Of The Match in their Jim Harvey Cup final defeat to Toryglen Thistle as he showed his quality many times throughout the game.

The high quality wide man proved a thorn in the side of many Boca Championship defences throughout their impressive 2024/25 campaign. Can Redmond do the same in the Premier League.

GCFA Premier league season 25/26

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Quotes we like

“The Saturday morning GCFA & the Sunday GDSFC are 2 superb examples of the thriving Amateur football scene when leagues are well run .”

~ Player involved in both leagues