As we tuck into the mince pies and pull the crackers this festive season, there is one man at Cathkin Park making the difference. Barry Waddle has emerged as Third Lanark AFC’s Christmas Cracker — known to many simply as the Hi-Hi — delivering a debut Championship season that has quickly caught the eye.

A Scoring Sensation

While the winter frost begins to bite, Barry’s boots have been red hot. Heading into the festivities, he sits proudly as the club’s top scorer with six goals bagged in the first half of the campaign.

It’s not just the quantity of the goals, but the timing. Barry has developed a reputation for being the man for the big occasion, putting together a string of impressive performances that have turned tight games into vital points.

Lifting the Hi-Hi

Third Lanark has high ambitions this year, and Barry’s form has been the engine room of their success. His contributions have helped propel the club into the higher echelons of the Championship table, keeping them well within the hunt for honors as we head into 2026.

“Barry is just new to the GCFA, but he’s playing like a veteran. He’s already building a massive reputation across the league as one of the most dangerous strikers in the game.”

Looking Ahead: A Big 2026

The “New Boy” tag is firmly gone — Barry Waddle is now a marked man for opposition defenders. As the Hi-Hi head into the second half of the season, keeping him firing remains central to their ambitions.