Another busy weekend of football produced several standout individual performances. Big saves, key moments in midfield, and decisive finishing all played their part. Five players have been nominated for Player of the Week after performances that made a real difference for their teams.
It’s impossible to ignore the impact David Kempton had this weekend. After passing a late fitness test following a work accident on Friday, the Busby goalkeeper produced a performance full of determination and quality. Kempton was solid throughout the 90 minutes, but his real heroics came during the penalty shootout where he saved two Southside penalties to send Busby into the next round. A performance full of character and composure under pressure, and a clear contender for Player of the Week.
While McAuley was pulling the strings, Vinny Gillespie was finishing everything that came his way. The striker produced another first-half hat-trick, continuing a red-hot run of form just when his team needed it most. Clinical in front of goal and constantly causing problems for defenders, Gillespie’s ruthless finishing made him one of the standout performers of the weekend.
Ethan Furze was at the heart of everything good Bishopton produced. He had a hand in all three goals, delivering a dangerous cross that forced an own goal before adding two of his own. His second goal was the highlight of the match — a moment of individual brilliance where he twisted the defender and goalkeeper before calmly finishing. A complete attacking performance that earned him a deserved Man of the Match.
Kyle Macdonald once again showed why he’s such a key player for Westhill United. The striker delivered a relentless performance, scoring two goals and providing an assist as he ran the opposition defence ragged. His movement, work rate, and finishing made him a constant threat throughout the match and played a crucial role in Westhill’s attacking success..
Final thoughts
With match-winning penalty saves, hat-tricks, and decisive attacking displays, this week’s nominations once again show the standard being set across a historic, competitive, and thriving league. Each of these players made a real impact for their side, making the race for Player of the Week a tight one this weekend.
Who gets your vote?
Footy Focus season 25/26 
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