Hugh Dunnit — Team of the Week Recap (From Oct 25th): Impact, Not Applause

This Team of the Week recap, first published on Oct 25th, included a goalkeeper who swung the game with one moment, defenders who handled their jobs properly under pressure, midfielders who arrived where it mattered, and a front line that turned chances into damage. Add in a bench that changed games and a manager who had his side organised from first whistle to last, and the theme was clear: impact beats noise, every time.

Season So Far — This Hugh Dunnit Team of the Week shows why Squad of the Week nominations matter, and how impact turns into selection.

Thanks to the clubs who sent detailed nominations — they make this sharper every week and give Hugh proper context beyond the scoreline. Keep them coming, with detail, so the moments that actually swing points don’t get missed.

Four seasons in and the Squad of the Week has grown arms, legs, and opinions.

That’s where Hugh Dunnit steps in.

He doesn’t do polite applause — he picks the lads who made things happen: effort, impact, and a touch of grit. No heatmaps. No faff. Just standards.

Hugh Dunnit — GCFA Team of the Week (4-3-3)

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🧤 Goalkeeper

Willie Stirling — Queens Park SFC

First game back after a newborn and straight into it. Penalty save at 3–1 that turned the tide. “That’s a dad save.”

RB — Connor Moan (Remo FC)
Handled his side and hurt teams going forward. Proper modern full-back.

CB — Stu Connelly (Nethercraigs)
Assist inside 30 seconds, then a wall for the next 89.

CB — Sandy Bavington (River Nevis)

Sandy was top notch on Saturday, his best performance in a Nevis shirt. Kept their winger quiet all game.

LB — Marcel (Burnhill FC)
1v1s handled, crisp on the ball, voice constant. Led from the back and front.

Jack Graham — Remo FC
First hat-trick for the club and up to eight in the league. One the game keeps finding.

Gregor Lopez — Third Lanark AFC
Midfield treble. Tidy with it, nasty when needed. Dream mix.

Gary McTavish — Netherton AFC
On after 25′; left with a hat-trick and an assist. Not bad for a “sub”.

🎯 Front Three

RW — Kian Donaghy (Queens Park SFC)
Goal, assist, and their left-back will still be dizzy. Direct and dangerous.

ST — Greame McCallum (Clydebank SMFC)
Another hat-trick. Power, menace, movement. Unplayable used correctly.

LW — Ryan Metcalfe (Southside United)
Two screamers and counting. Big moments, big character.

🔁 Bench

Bradley Robertson (Remo FC) — goal off the bench, instant impact.

Ethan Furze (Bishopton) — another hat-trick; hunger unmatched.

Jamie Curran (PGBC) — two assists and a header; captain’s work.

Archie McNicol (Glasgow Island) — smart link play and a tidy finish.

Manager of the Week — Alan Sharp (PSP)
Built a side that presses high and plays forward early. Everyone looks like they know their job — even off the bench. “Coached, not choreographed.”

“You can keep your fancy stats — these lads made things happen. Goals, graft, and guts. The rest will just have to chew on it.”

Thanks to the clubs who sent detailed nominations — they make this sharper every week and build on Hugh’s touchline viewings. Keep them coming, with context, so we can spotlight the shifts that swung points.

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Seen it different? Nominate your standouts for next week and tell us why the moments mattered — minute, match state, and opposition.

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