Rory Burns’ penalty save, Jay McKay bossing the air, Tahir Bhatti’s postage-stamp free-kick and Ben McAllister’s perfect hat-trick. Add Paton and Smith on trebles and you’ve got a Squad of the Week stacked with big performances.

And we’re not done — Hugh Dunnit’s XI for his Team of the Week lands later. Think we missed someone? Tell us.

Social Media HQ will keep showing what GCFA quality looks like. Strange how the so-called “big” amateur leagues don’t.

GK – Rory Burns – WOODBANK FC

The Woodbank keeper was excellent on Saturday and really helped his team out in a high pressure game. Rory just keeps getting better each game he plays.

GK – Colin Thomas – BISHOPTON FC

Colin was excellent for us on the day it was an excellent goalkeeping performance. Handling, distribution but he produced a big save at 3-2 which helped us take away all 3 points.

Defenders

DEF – Jordan Kinnaird – Park Sports Project 

Great leadership and a solid performance throughout from Jordan was enough to seal him a spot in our squad of the week.

DEF – Nicky Hoggan – BISHOPTON FC

Nicky was impressive at right back for the 2nd week running he’s adding positional awareness to his game he was solid throughout great performance.

DEF – Kieran Tidser  – Netherton AFC 

The left back was the MOTM on the day and he scored the opening goal of the game before producing a couple of nice assists. 

DEF – Lewis Holmes Ruiz – Toryglen Thistle

Lewis made his debut today playing both right back and centre back. Was absolutely solid and composed on the ball.

DEF – Daryl Glancy – Nethercraigs 

The Nerries centre backs 1st game of the season due to injury and he was outstanding at the back topped off with a clearance off the line.

DEF – Jay McKay – Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Jay was outstanding against  Ekrr won everything in the air and started us on the attack with stepping into the midfield

DEF – Muir Kirkwood – Westhill United

The new signing was outstanding again and one of our best players on a day when his club really needed him.

Midfielders

MID – Johny Donald – Nethercraigs 

The vice captain was outstanding today, absolutely bullying players in the middle of the park and being a real leader for his team.

MID – Kenny MacSween – LOKOMOTIV 

Kenny notched his first, second and third goals for the Lokos, Kenny was a threat all game and put in a shift defensively too from left wing. A superb performance from start to finish.

MID – Stewart Ballantyne – BISHOPTON FC

Stewba is a very clever footballer and on the day he popped up with a moment of class firing into the top corner to give us a 2-1 advantage

MID – Ali Naysmith – LOKOMOTIV

Ali Battled hard in midfield and created countless chances on the break, grabbing two assists and several key passes. Outstanding performance from the midfielder.

MID – Daniel Moran – Glasgow Island 

Daniel was probably the MOTM as it was a very tough decision with so many contenders. His performance on the right was a joy to watch.

MID – Declan Wash – Park Sports Project

Declan was the MOTM with two very important goals for his club. The attacking midfielder was tireless troughout the game. Some lovely touches and great support work also from declan

MID – Scott Sneddon – Woodbank FC

Snid was the driving force behind Woodbank’s tremendous form, putting in a great shift against tough opponents and earning Man of the Match

MID – Tahir Bhatti – Glasgow Ansar 

Bhatti got the club’s official man of the match. The midfield maestro was involved in everything good Ansar created, He also held the ball up well and dominated the midfield area before scoring an unbelievable free kick. 

MID – Ross Martin – Westhill United

The Midfielder was superb against Cambria, he absolutely worked his socks off for the team and showed his quality when on the ball.

Mid – Liam Ruddy – Port Glasgow Boys Club

The PG BC MOTM  caused havoc on the right hand side all game long. The St Rochs defence just couldn’t handle him.

MID – Anton Moy – Nethercraigs 

Cheery was key in the way we played dropping into defence and picking the ball up and getting us playing.

Forwards

STR – Scott Paton – Port Glasgow Boys Club

Scott scored a hatrick and assisted the 4th goal of the game, The forward was involved in absolutely everything.

STR – Chris smith – Netherton AFC 

The striker scored his second hat trick on Saturday since joining the club. He looks a quality signing.

STR – Darren Connell – Woodbank FC

Another debutant scoring a double , Darren made both his goals from himself and 2 great finishes. More to come from Darren.👏🏼

STR – Leroy Smith – Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Young Leroy has been excellent for weeks and again on saturday giving the ekrr defence a torrid time with his pace scoring another 2 goals

STR – Patrick Foxworthy: Busby AFC

The man on fire! Patrick Foxworthy’s sensational scoring streak shows no signs of slowing down. The youngster netted a crucial brace this weekend, showcasing his clinical finishing instincts to help the team to another three points.

STR – Zander Macneil – Glasgow Island

Zander has been around for a lot of years now but Zander is like a new player this season. Relishing a free role off the strikers. 

STR – Archie McNichol – Glasgow Island

Not much more can be said that hasn’t been said about Archie, The boy is just an absolutely top striker. 

STR – Andy Lindsay – Toryglen Thistle

Another hat trick of goals and assists for the Toryglen Talisman. Andy was just  unplayable on Saturday giving the defender nightmares with his all round quality.

STR – Fraser Moreton – Busby AFC 

It was an unbelievable comeback for the “wee man” Fraser Moreton, who returned to the pitch after a four-week injury layoff. He didn’t miss a beat, dominating in the midfield and breaking up several key attacks from the opposition. His relentless work rate and smart positioning were instrumental in securing a hard-fought victory.

STR – Ben McAllister – River Nevis

The Striker is a shoo-in for this week’s Player of the Week nominations after a masterful performance for Nevis on Saturday. The forward was in sensational form, scoring a perfect hat-trick with a goal from his left foot, a clinical header, and a right-footed finish.

STR – William stalker – Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Stalker has came back into the team and has been back to his old self great pace direct and some excellent deliveries gave his opponent nightmares all game.

GCFA squad of the week
GCFA squad of the week

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