Another massive weekend of football with standout performances all across the park. From rock-solid defensive displays and match-winning saves, to midfielders running the show and strikers banging in hat-tricks, this week’s squad is packed with quality. Here are the players who rose above the rest and earned their spot in the Team of the Week 👏⚽

🧤 Goalkeepers

Goalkeeper

Daniel Graham – Toryglen Thistle

Daniel produced a few great saves to deny the centre forward and was unlucky not to keep out the penalty.

🛡️ Defenders

Defenders

DEF – Paul Henderson – Knightswood AFC

First clean sheet of the season, largely thanks to Paul. Key in building play from the back.

Drew Niven – Glasgow Island

A solid, no-nonsense display at the back. Growing in stature with every game.

Jay McKay – Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

His composure has taken the team to another level. Saturday’s game was evidence of that.

Ryan Whiteside – Third Lanark

Rock solid throughout. Never gave Southside United a sniff.

Jamie Carbin – Toryglen Thistle

Slotted in at left-back. A constant attacking threat while defending strongly.

Finlay Anderson – Glasgow Island

Tasked with marking big Gal – no easy job. Did it magnificently with a huge performance.

James Traynor – Clydebank Red Star

Composed and resilient. Despite being targeted physically, he kept playing his game superbly.

🎯 Midfielders

Midfielders

Michael McGoldrick – Clydebank Red Star

A top-drawer performance. Covered every blade of grass, crucial with runs into the final third.

Reece Hancock – Kings Park United

Continued his fine form with three goals and two assists this week.

Jake Kilcoyne – Kings Park United

Excellent performance and celebrated with his first goal for the club.

Jordan Grant – PSP

Jordan Grant

Linked defence and attack brilliantly. Always available, drove forward, and created chances.

Jack O’Hagan – Knightswood AFC

A tireless display. Worked both ends of the pitch and set up two goals.

Darren Stevenson Jnr – Port Glasgow BC

A coming-of-age display. Keeps getting better every week.

Lewis Hobbs – Third Lanark

Outstanding passing range. Able to do things with the ball nobody else can.

Gregor Lopez – Third Lanark

First start back from long-term injury. Controlled the game at times and nearly scored.

Dale Mullen – Port Glasgow BC

Gritty, experienced showing. Set the tone for victory and worked tirelessly.

Robin Harvey – Glasgow Island

Last week centre-back, this week centre-forward. Scored a hat-trick including a 30-yard screamer.

Aiden Gallacher – PSP

Endless running and pressing up front. Linked well with midfield and made clever runs.

Ross Campbell – Clydebank Red Star

Strong second-half performance. Always on the ball and finished clinically when the chance came.

⚡ Forwards

Squad forwards

Dylan Henry – Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Another hat-trick for “Goals” Henry. Led the line perfectly with a MOTM display.

Jamie Curran – Port Glasgow BC

The skipper bagged a hat-trick in a dominant showing.

Leroy Smith – Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Had his opponent on toast. Two assists and another goal to his name.

Ross Macdougall – Knightswood AFC

Returned to the lineup with a captain’s hat-trick. A completely different threat when he’s on it.

Barry Waddle – Third Lanark

Tireless pressing and selfless running. Put defenders under pressure all game.

Zander Macneil – Glasgow Island

Energetic and dangerous throughout. Caused endless problems for the opposition.

Conor Aitken – Kings Park United

A hat-trick of assists capped off a superb all-round performance.

That wraps up this week’s Squad of the Week 💪⚽️. A huge well done to every player selected – the performances keep getting better week after week. With so much talent on show, the season is shaping up to be a cracking one. Keep working hard, keep performing, and who knows… you might see your name in next week’s squad! 👏🔥

Squad of the week

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