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The GCFA Squad of the Week has become part of the Saturday dressing room routine — now four seasons in, it’s stronger than ever. What makes it thrive isn’t just the football, but the effort clubs put into nominating their players and explaining why they stood out. This week’s line-up reflects that, with some brilliant details that bring the performances to life — from penalty saves and tireless shifts, to free-kicks, hat-tricks and leadership at the back.
The clubs say it best: shot-stoppers aren’t just the last line, they’re often the first heroes mentioned. This week’s keeper nomination came with detail that shows exactly why his saves mattered.
GK – Ross Gallacher – CLYDEBANK RED STAR
Some big saves from the man in goal today including a penalty save at 2-2 which was crucial.
Nominations here spoke of composure, leadership, and relentless energy at the back. From aerial duels to overlapping runs, the details highlight how defenders shape results as much as goalscorers.
DEF – Andrew Mulrine – CLYDEBANK RED STAR
A solid performance from Chow today, showing his quality and experience to help the team to a fantastic victory.
DEF – Ben Dickson – GLASGOW MEDICS
Ben lept like a salmon to score the opener and kept it calm and composed at the back all game long. A top performance from the defender.
DEF – Matthew Thom – GLASGOW MEDICS
Matthew was up and down the wing all game while keeping a decent winger in his back pocket.
DEF – Connor Duggan – PARK SPORTS PROJECT
A strong performance from the tough tackling centre back as he helped lead the team to an impressive victory against Knightswood AFC
DEF – Richard Henry – RHU COLTS
Solid performance from Richie in the cup tie. Dealt comfortably with the Ariel threat that our opponents persued throughout the game.
DEF – Matt Gunn – ROSEBANK UNITED
Brilliant from Matt, up and down the pitch from right back all day. Completed a great performance with a goal.
DEF – Christian Barcz – BISHOPTON FC
Christian has been excellent since joining the club. We had to deal with everything Eastwood flung at us and we did so comfortably. Christian was a big part of this, his use of the ball and reading of the game were of high quality on Saturday.
DEF – Kieran Dooley – NETHERTON AFC
MOTM in Scottish cup game with two assists and a strong defensive showing when required as we kept a clean sheet.
DEF – Keiran Ward – NETHERTON AFC
The defender helped his club to a clean sheet and he himself produced an assured performance whilst playing with an injury.
DEF – Aidan Wilkinson – LOKOMOTIV
With lack of numbers, Found himself playing in an unfamiliar role where he performed well. Managed to top it off with a marauding run to assist the second goal.
DEF – Gil McLean – TORYGLEN THISTLE
The full back provided an array of assists in the game and solid defending in the right back position area too.
DEF – ROSS CAMPBELL – GREATER CROFTPARK ROSE
The full back was his ever energetic self throughout this tasty encounter. Ross made a number of unselfish runs for his teammates and more than done his job defensively.
DEF – Aaron McFadyen – CAMBY MILAN
Fudge had an extremely impressive game in central defence up against very physical forward who he kept at bay all morning! He was good on the ball to build play up. Always looked a threat coming forward as well from defence.
Clubs put the spotlight on their engines in the middle — the ones breaking up play, setting the tempo, or delivering moments of quality from range. The notes we received make clear just how influential these shifts were.
MID – David Connolly – RHU COLTS
Topped off a workmanlike performance with the goal of the game when he rattled one in from 30 yards.
MID – James Finan – ROSEBANK UNITED
Worked tirelessly especially after going down to 10 men . Stretched the game, scored 2 good goals and had another 2 disallowed.
MID – Stephen Donald – BISHOPTON FC
Donza filled in at centre half and was solid throughout having to show a different side to his game he was a leader on the pitch and helped along with others keep a clean sheet.
MID – Jordan Grant – PSP
The Park Sports Leader put himself about and controlled the game for his team. Grant also got his name on the scoresheet.
MID – Crawford Kenney – GLASGOW ISLAND
Islands new midfielder had an unbelievable energy in the middle of the park, his willingness to get up and down was a joy to behold.
MID – Ryan Mimnaugh – NETHERTON AFC
Ryan controlled the game from start to finish with a simply outstanding performance in the middle of the park.
MID – Scott hodge – RUTHERGLEN GLENCAIRN AFC
Motm performance from the big fella in middle of park broke up play and was solid in the tackle and came up with an important goal aswell 👏
MID – Jamie macleod – RUTHERGLEN GLENCAIRN AFC
Jmac was excellent in the 10 role making us tick and starting our attacks with his energy and ability scored a brilliant free kick aswell 👏
MID – Robbie Hay – REMO FC
Robbie was quality at the weekend getting himself a goal and warning himself a well deserved MOTM.
MID – Scott Holms – CLYDEBANK RED STAR
The man who came up with the match winning moment. An incredible first touch before rattling the ball into the top corner from 25 yards. Worthy of winning any goal of the season competition.
MID – Jack Caldwell – ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL
Jack scored an incredible 7 goals and we can’t really say anything else or give his performance much higher praise.
MID – Mark Smith – GREATER CROFTPARK ROSE
Mark was superb on Saturday, the dynamic midfielder covered every blade of grass for his club. A top performance from a top player.
MID – Luke Kimmims – ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL
Luke Kimmins scored 5 goals in a very one sided game. Five goals in a game speaks for itself.
MID – Kieran Traynor – CAMBY MILAN
KT was unreal on Saturday and got management man of the match! He was tenacious, direct and won his midfield battle! Topping off his performance with a 35 yard top bins to put us 1-2 up!
MID – Jamie O’Neil – ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL
Jamie came on and scored 2, Rossvale Huntershills answer to James Forrest scoring in every season. Managed to get his goals early this year.
MID – Qaasim Ali – THIRD LANARK
Qaas got us ahead with an excellent left footed finish into the far corner, and him winning his midfield battle was key to us being on the front foot for most of the game.
MID – Kyle Campbell – CAMBY MILAN
Kyle CKyle was again crucial to the teams success on Saturday in the Scottish shown his leadership skills along with his general play being tricky on the ball and getting his team forward in attack! Referees motm!
When strikers get mentioned, it’s never just the goals — though there were plenty of those. Clubs praised work rate, link play, and finishing touches that turned games. Hat-tricks, braces and big moments all came through loud and clear in this week’s write-ups.
STR – Shawn Wallace – RHU COLTS
Another two goals for the big guy, a constant threat to the visitors defence throughout the game.
STR – Nathan Adger – ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL
Nathan played the first half and scored a hat trick, the big man has had a great start on his return
STR – Kevin Smith – LOKOMOTIV
Kevs tireless running, control and ability to hold the ball to bring others into play is a nightmare for all defenders.
STR – Zander Macneil – GLASGOW ISLAND
Xander was another player who worked like a Trojan and was quality throughout this epic game. The striker also scored two outstanding strikes.
STR – Anton DiCristina – GLASGOW ISLAND
huge shift of dirty work on the left for Anton. Stuck to his task doggedly.
STR – Ryan Dickson – CATHCART AFC
Ryan was superb throughout the 90 minutes on Saturday, The big striker caused Bearsden all sorts of problems and scored 4 very good goals.
STR – James McIntyre – CATHCART AFC
James produced a great performance on Saturday against Bearsden, The skilful attacker also got himself on the scoresheet.
STR – Barry Wallace – THIRD LANARK
Barry and Qaasim got the team going with Barry leading the line excellently and giving our scottish cup opponents defence the run around for 90 mins.
STR – Andy Lindsay – TORYGLEN THISTLE
Hat trick on the day. and 2 absolutely brilliant finishes and a tremendous header.
Footy Focus season 25/26 
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