Saturday Standards Are Back ⭐️ | GCFA Squad of the Week Jan 17th

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Saturday Standards Are Back ⭐️

Saturday mornings across the GCFA continue to set the bar.
Week after week, the level, organisation, and commitment on show underline just how strong the association is right now — not in theory, but in what’s happening on pitches across the city.

This week’s Squad of the Week nominations reflect that standard. These aren’t highlight-reel picks or box-score grabs. They’re based on impact, responsibility, and moments that mattered — saves at 1–0, leadership in the back line, midfield control, and goals that shifted games.

Every nomination below comes directly from clubs. That insight is what keeps this feature honest, relevant, and rooted in real Saturday football.

Goalkeepers continue to define fine margins on Saturday mornings.
Across the GCFA this week, matches were shaped by moments at 1–0, one-on-ones turned away, and calm distribution under pressure — the kind of work that rarely grabs headlines but decides outcomes.

The goalkeepers nominated below delivered when it mattered most.

Max Noble — Banknock FC

Important saves at 1–0 to keep the score in Banknock’s favour and record his first clean sheet of the season.

Ross Gallacher — Clydebank Red Star

Outstanding performance. Pulled off a save that will take some topping at this level and earned a deserved clean sheet.

Owen Coyle — Port Glasgow BC

Massive save at 1–0 before Port went up the park to make it 2–0 and effectively seal the game.

Ben Greenaway — Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Commanding display. A couple of strong saves and excellent distribution throughout.

Defenders set the platform on Saturday mornings.

Across the GCFA this week, performances at the back were defined by organisation, leadership, and composure — from experienced captains returning to steady things, to full-backs and centre-halves stepping into unfamiliar roles and delivering.

From Ronald McDonald’s return for Nethercraigs and Jamie Donaghy’s consistency for Clydebank Red Star, to assured displays from Ryan Whiteside, Muir Kirkwood, and Marty McIntyre, these were performances built on responsibility and reliability.

The defenders nominated below delivered the kind of work that allows teams to function properly.

Ryan Whiteside — Third Lanark AFC

Back in at centre-half with an assured performance, winning his individual battles and keeping it simple.

Ronald McDonald — Nethercraigs

The captain returned after not playing since October and immediately made a difference with organisation and leadership.

Mikey McRear — Camby FA

Strong up and down the right side. A goal and an assist, and could easily have added another.

Jamie Donaghy — Clydebank Red Star

Another solid display from the captain. Back to his best and setting the standard defensively.

Muir Kirkwood — Westhill United

Played out of position at right centre-back and looked completely at home for the full 90 minutes.

Kieran McCallion — Clydebank SMFC

Slotted in at right-back and coped well with a dangerous flank. Delivered a pinpoint cross for the opening goal.

Angelo da Silva — Nethercraigs

A strong full-back performance, showing grit and aggression alongside calmness in possession.

Kev Harrity — Southside United

Back from injury and asked to cover multiple positions. Led by example and delivered in every role.

Ben Mitchell — Greater Croftpark Rose

Excellent defensively in a clean-sheet performance and also provided an assist.

Marty McIntyre — Clydebank SMFC

Two trademark goals — a bullet header and a volley from set-plays — while limiting the opposition to few chances.

Lee Gallagher — Westhill United

One of his strongest performances so far. Constant up and down the wing and a goal from long range.

Kit Cummins — Busby AFC

Brought valuable experience to the back line and played a key role in a strong team win.

Paul McLaughlin — Southside United

Dominant at the back, winning aerial battles and showing real determination throughout.

Midfielders set the rhythm on Saturday mornings.

Across the GCFA this week, games were controlled through pressure, discipline, and decision-making — winning second balls, slowing things down when needed, and driving teams forward at the right moments.

The midfielders nominated below shaped matches where it mattered most.

Isaa Ali — Third Lanark AFC

Electric first half down the left and added a goal after the break.

Johnathan Olaghere — Glasgow Medics

Scored the winner and caused constant problems for the opposition full-back.

Conner Wilson — Greater Croftpark Rose

Central to everything positive, dictating play alongside McAloon.

Ryan Bennett — Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Outstanding in the middle of the park, winning battles and controlling tempo. Man of the Match.

Scott Paton — Port Glasgow BC

Referee’s Man of the Match. A constant threat down the left and assisted the second goal.

Luke Baxter — LS Memorial

Played out of position but dominated midfield, scoring with a well-taken half-volley.

Jojo Lang — Rutherglen Glencairn AFC

Covered every blade of grass, breaking up play and keeping things ticking despite not being fully fit.

Leon Power — Busby AFC

Impressed again in central midfield, particularly in the second half, with range of passing.

Sean McBride — Westhill United

A moment of brilliance from halfway set the tone. Two goals and Man of the Match.

Greg Forrest — Clydebank Red Star

Set the standards once again with a commanding midfield display.

Gary McAloon — Greater Croftpark Rose

Returned from injury and slotted straight back in, controlling the game alongside Wilson.

Morgan Sechaud — Busby AFC

High-energy performance, contributing both defensively and with a well-taken goal.

Kian Maclean — Banknock FC

Continued his fine form with another goal and an assist.

Paul Murphy — Glasgow Medics

Controlled the midfield battle and converted the penalty.

Gabriell Currie – Rossvale HuntershillGabriell came off the bench to score an important equaliser. Great time to get first goal

Forwards turned pressure into outcomes on Saturday mornings.

Across the GCFA this week, attacking performances were defined by movement, persistence, and timing — not just goals, but the work that creates them.

From Mark Johnston’s brace for Camby FA and Gregor Lopez’s all-round display for Third Lanark, to composed finishes from Jamie Curran and Ryan Metcalfe, these were contributions that shifted games. Add in Josh Clougherty’s adaptability for LS Memorial, Ryan Rae’s return to form for Nethercraigs, and Patrick Foxworthy’s decisive winner for Busby, and the range of attacking impact on show was clear.

The forwards nominated below delivered when chances arrived — and often created them themselves.