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Where to start? From penalty saves and hat-tricks to tireless shifts in midfield, the GCFA Squad of the Week has captured it all through the clubs’ own nominations. Four seasons on, it’s a Saturday morning staple — and this week it’s gone up a gear. Alongside the official line-up, Hugh Dunnit has stepped in with his own XI, adding even more spark to the debate.
Ask yourself this — does your league give you this?
The clubs say it best: keepers may be forgotten at times, but they’re often the first heroes. This week’s nominations proved exactly why the keepers saves mattere.
GK – Andy Marshall – SOUTHSIDE UNITED
Andy Marshall pulled off several saves but one at the end of the game was unbelievable , getting more confident every week in a Southside shirt and been a good signing so far.
GK – Jack Maclennan – GLASGOW ISLAND
The opposition couldn’t beat him in 90 mins. Saved a pen in the shoot out as well so more than did his job on the day.
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 – Stuart Dunn – GLASGOW ISLAND
Stuart was absolutely fantastic at the back. A Rolls Royce of a players and an all round top tier performance.
DEF – NEIL – BURNHILL FC
A solid performance from the strong centre back today, Neil showed his quality and experience to help the team to a fantastic victory over Queens Park SFC
DEF – Jay McKay – RUTHERGLEN GLENCAIRN AFC
Jay has come in and been a standout performer in his first 2 games dealt with nethercraigs front line really well won almost everything in the air and started the attacks for our first 2 goals brilliant game
DEF – Eamon Moy – Rhu Colts
Another solid game for Eamon, moved to the RB position from his usual spot on the opposite side he never put a foot wrong.
DEF – Nicky Hoggan – BISHOPTON FC
Nicky put in a great shift on Saturday both defensively and got us high up the pitch when we needed to get out of danger solid performance.
DEF – John Rowan – TORYGLEN THISTLE
John controlled the back line great and kept the Clydebank no9 quiet. Another clean sheet and solid performance from the big defender.
DEF – Muir Kirkwood- WESTHILL UNITED
The tough tacking defender was superb on Saturday, He won all his duels and set up two goals.
DEF – Bryan Miller – ROSEBANK UNITED
Another assured performance from Bryan. Continued great form from last season and never stopped working. Moved into midfield late on to help out some tired legs.
DEF – Stephen Byrne – NETHERTON AFC
MOTM and a clean sheet for the big defender, Stephen looks a shrewd signing for the club.
The defender helped his club to a clean sheet and he himself produced an assured performance whilst playing with an injury.
DEF – Aidan Hay – WOODBANK FC
Andy first game back after 3 weeks out he was solid at the back and made a goal bound block at a critical point in the game.
DEF – Kris Gray – GLASGOW ISLAND
Kris capped a second excellent defensive performance by contributing massively to a clean sheet.
DEF – Luke McInally – WOODBANK FC
A brilliant debut from Macca and slotted into the team seamlessly like he’s been playing with us all season , great performance.
DEF – Ryan Whiteside – THIRD LANAK FC
Assured at the back and probably his best game in a thirds shirt since joining in summer. Won his battles and kept opposition chances to a minimum.
DEF – Aidan McAllister – ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL
A solid performance from the big man at the back. Always brings an element of calm and composure to our performances
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 – Leighton McKenna – REMO FC
Leighton was unreal on Saturday winning his defensive duels in the middle of the park and earning a well deserved MOTM . Leighton has settled in the 6 role very well and improving each week.
MID – Liam McGeachey – SOUTHSIDE UNITED
2 headers and another good performance to continue his good start to the season , what he gives us in both boxes can be invaluable , one of the leaders in dressing room too and hopefully he can keep his form up.
MID – Greg mckay – BUSBY AFC
Greg returns to the starting lineup after about his 5th holiday this year good to have him back and looking at his best.
MID – Thomas Halleran – CORINTHIANS
Thomas has been one of the best midfield players in the league for the past 2 seasons. On Saturday he was on a different level and scored 2 absolute screamers. He was man of the match.
MID – Jacob Kane – BANKNOCK AFC
Jacob Kane- scoring his first goal for banknock capping off a great performance especially second half with his ball winning ability’s and playing the ball quickly into forward areas
MID – Ross Henderson – ROSEBANK UTD
He’s had to be patient for his chance and never gives less than 100% when asked. Came on during the 2nd half and was so good he deserved to be mentioned. Topped it off with a brilliant goal to kill the game.
MID – Murdo Burch – RHU COLTS
Murdo was a powerhouse in the middle this week, constantly on the move chasing down every loose ball to get forward to support the forwards.
MID – Jamie Carbin – TORYGLEN THISTLE
Jamie came on at half time and changed the game being direct and setting up Rocco for the 1st goal of the game.
MID – Grant Black – THIRD LANARK
Back in the starting lineup after a lengthy lay off and broke up play, along with scoring the goal of the game in an excellent team move
MID – Craig Shearer – CATHCART AFC
With Shearer sitting at the heart of the midfield, he provided the much needed energy during our victory. Shearer was key to disrupting the opposition’s attacking flow through interceptions & tackles, he was also important to our off the ball press. When on the ball, he kept it simple by keeping the ball moving forward.
MID – Dale Mullen – PORT GLASGOW BOYS CLUB
The tough tackling midfielder put in a battling performance to help see his team through to the next round of the Scottish Cup.
Forwards weren’t just about goals — though there were plenty. Clubs highlighted work rate, link play and the big moments that turned games.
STR – Leroy Smith – RUTHERGLEN GLENCAIRN AFC
Young Leroy was outstanding on the wing he was a menace going forward and worked hard defensively and produced a Motm performance.
STR – Lennon McGuinness – NETHERTON FC
Lennon was superb today and scored two really important goals to help lead the team to victory.
STR – Patrick Foxworthy – BUSBY AFC
Foxy continues to lead the line in absence of the injured fraser morten with another double and great work rate
STR – Kyle MacDonald – WESTHILL UNITED
The Striker was in excellent form on Saturday and scored yet another hat trick, Kyle is proving he is one of the best strikers in the league.
STR – Rizwan – BURNHILL FC
Rizwan produced a great performance, The talented striker led the line expertly and got a well deserved goal in the teams 2-0 win
STR – Volodymyr Kinakh – BISHOPTON FC
Vlod was excellent especially 2nd half his powerful running was rewarded with 2 well taking goals deserving of Other leagues talk a big game… but do they give you this? Thought not. 💥man of the match
STR – Kieran Redmond – ROSSVALE HUNTERSHILL
Kieran Redmond the goal scoring Huntershill winger scored another two goals on Saturday against Knightswood AFC. Redders is on fire just now and is unplayable when he’s like this
STR – Kaiden Graham – CATHCART AFC
With Kaiden, after impressive second half appreance last week he deservedly was part of the starting 11 on Saturday. He returned our confidence in him by scoring twice. He would always look to be direct against his opponent and getting at him, often successful. Off the ball, he worked just as hard as he was part of the front three he was often the first to start the press putting pressure on opponents defense.
STR – Isaa Ali – THIRD LANARK
Two goals & MOTM on sat after a tough game the week previously, bounced back incredibly well.
STR – Ryan Murney – CORINTHIANS
Ryan is consistently our top goal scorer. Saturday was no difference with another goal and an assist.
Other leagues talk a big game… but do they give you this? Thought not. 💥
Footy Focus season 25/26 
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