The first month of the GCFA season is in the books — and what a start it was. August delivered goals, shocks, and storylines across all three divisions, with players and managers already setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling campaign.

Our roving reporter has pulled together the key highlights and award winners from August: the ones who stood tallest, the clubs making waves, and the names you’ll be hearing a lot more of this season.

AUGUST MANAGERS OF THE MONTH

A big shoutout to David Buchanan (Camby Milan), Joe Noon (Bisby AFC), and Harry McKay (Remo FC)! These managers have steered their clubs to fantastic starts to the season, proving they have the skill, vision, and leadership to get the very best out of their squads.

👏 Your hard work and tactical brilliance are making a real difference on the pitch!

AUGUST PLAYERS OF THE MONTH

Our Social Media HQ Player(s) of the Month – Liam Kelly, Kyle MacDonald, and Andy Lindsay – have been outstanding, and their flying start to the season makes them more than deserving of this recognition.

They will be looking for repeat performances in September.

SURPRISE PACKAGE

“Glasgow Ansar on Fire! Only One Defeat in Five Games as New Boss Tany Iqbal Sparks a Stunning Start to the Season”

After struggling last season, Ansar have hit the ground running with two wins and two draws in their first five matches, and the Ansar supporters will be buzzing about the team’s impressive turnaround under Tany Iqbal.

Glasgow Ansar are our surprise package of the season so far.

BEST NEWCOMERS

Netherton have made an impressive entrance into the Glasgow Colleges Football Association. Despite being recent newcomers, they have already secured Championship football and are making strong progress in both the Cinema Cup and the Scottish Cup. Clearly, they are thriving and enjoying life in their new competitive environment.

TOP SCORER PREMIER LEAGUE

Shane Jackson of Nethercraigs has finished August as the Premier League’s top goal scorer.

The penalty-box specialist has made a sensational start to the season, netting five goals in just the opening weeks.

BOCA CHAMPIONSHIP TOP SCORER

Shaun Wallace capped off August as the Boca Championship’s top scorer with an impressive three-goal haul. The ex-St. Pats striker has hit the ground running in his debut season with Rhu Colts.

CONFERENCE LEAGUE TOP SCORER

Despite the Conference League having fewer fixtures than other competitions, Mitchell Clocherty stormed to the top of the scoring charts as August drew to a close.

The FC Remo striker was on fire, netting a brace to help his team continue their impressive start in the GCFA. With performances like this, Clocherty is proving he’s a player to watch this season.

REPORTER OF THE MONTH

We are thrilled to announce that our August Reporter of the Month is none other than Super Jack!

Jack’s dedication, consistency, and exceptional reporting skills have truly set him apart this month. His ability to deliver accurate, engaging, and timely stories has not only strengthened our content but has also made a significant impact on our audience.

The social media team considers themselves extremely fortunate to have Jack on board. His professionalism, creativity, and commitment to excellence elevate the entire team, and his contributions serve as an inspiration to all of us.

Congratulations, Jack, on this well-deserved recognition! Your hard work and talent continue to make a difference, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next on your journey.

August showed us the quality. September will show us the staying power. The race is only just beginning — and the next set of winners are already writing their story.

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~ Player involved in both leagues