WHAT’S NEW

On Glasgow’s holiday weekend, turnout was only three. Colin Day extended his unbeaten run to six games with no goals conceded. He defeated both Martin Phee and Kenny Jones by 2-0. That scoreline suggests an improvement in Jones defensive play and this was confirmed by a 0-0 draw with Phee. In both halves Phee mounted an assault on the Jones goal but with the help of post, bar and an inspired keeper he was kept at bay. Indeed, Jones nearly stole the game with a quick break a couple of minutes from the end.

Day now moves into second place behind Tom Burns, four points adrift but with two games in hand.

Three of the club’s leading players were in action for the first time this season. Andrea Andreoni, after a gap of two years, fared best with two wins against the other two, Dave Houston and Willie Fleming. Two goals down to Tom Burns, Willie Fleming came back to level the match at 2-2. Fleming pulled one back with an acute angle shot which Burns’ keeper should have dealt with.  Burns then could have gone ahead 3-1 but hit the post with the goal gaping.  In his first match Fleming had scored after only 2 minutes against Barry Corr but again the match finished level. Dave Houston suffered 2 defeats but gained a point against Ronnie McKenzie. Houston must feel he deserved more in his game with Dave Gladman. Houston dominated but lost out 2-1.

Corr moved up to third place with Gladman one point behind in fourth. Burns extended his lead over Butler to 5 points but Butler has 3 games in hand.

Dave Butler powered to two 3-0 victories over Barry Corr and Colin Berry. The League Champion now has 5 wins with no goals conceded. Tom Burns remains leader after his win over Ronnie McKenzie. Martin Phee continues to improve with a convincing victory over Baver Bari and a narrow defeat to Colin Berry. Bari had his first victory over John Halpin. The club awaits the return of Willie Fleming and Dave Houston.

It’s a steep learning curve for new members Kenny Jones and John Halpin but it was interesting to see how they would fare when they faced each other tonight. It was honours even as they both got their first point on the table. Dave Butler got his league campaign underway and once again found it difficult against Baver Bari, winning by a single goal. In the absence of Colin Day, Tom Burns extended his lead at the top of the table. Barry Corr moved into third after two comfortable wins.

Tom Burns surged ahead in the league table after gathering seven points tonight. He could only draw, however, with Colin Day who clearly will have a say in this year’s championship. Martin Phee got his first points on the board but only after conceding 10 (ten) to Barry Corr who then went home. Colin Berry is also off the mark and only narrowly lost to Day. John Halpin had his first competitive matches and his first goal! We await the return from injury of Dave Butler and the return of the Fleming number 3 bus!

The new season kicked off with only seven players in attendance. GTSA welcomed Craig Lynch who will play in the Glasgow league this season although still being registered with Hot Club. Last season’s runner-up, Tom Burns went to the top of the league with two victories, one an emphatic win against Baver Bari. In the other Burns had to come from behind against Dave Gladman to win 2-1. Gladman joined Burns on six points courtesy of wins over Martin Phee and an unlucky Craig Lynch. Colin Day is also on six points with no goals conceded after beating Lynch and Ronnie McKenzie. McKenzie had better luck in his second game with a narrow victory over Phee.

League

Martin and Colin, founder members in 1973 and they haven’t changed a bit!

Also present was Zoltan Hegedus. Zoltan won’t be competing in the league this season as he will be leaving Glasgow in a few weeks time. The Club wishes him well for the future!

Don’t be afraid, just flick the figure!

Craig, about to leap over the table…or strangle the referee!

The Association and Glasgow Cups are won

It’s been a season dominated by Glasgow’s top two, Dave Butler and Tom Burns and tonight they shared out the Club’s top two cup trophies. Butler was successful in the Association Cup and Burns in the Glasgow Cup. This was Burns’ first club trophy for over 30 years but it is well deserved after a fine season.

The Glasgow Cup final was hard-fought, there being little between the two players. Burns took the lead in the first half but held it for less than two minutes. There was no further scoring in the second half, nor in extra-time but it was Burns who triumphed 2-1 on shots.

The two semi-finals of the Association Cup were closer than many had expected. Colin Berry led Tom Burns 1-0 at half-time but Burns came back to win 2-1. Dave Houston took Dave Butler to shots after a 1-1 draw and extra-time. Butler came through 2-0 on shots to set up another cup final with Burns.

Butler started the final well and took an early lead. It was only in the last five minutes of the first half that Burns got into the game and had a period of good pressure. In the second half Butler regained the upper hand and it was no surprise when he took a 2-0 lead. It looked like game over but a spectacular strike by Burns reduced the deficit to 2-1. But Butler was able to continue to dominate and retain possession thus denying Burns further opportunities. It was a deserved victory and gave Butler the League and Cup double.

One league match was played, Barry Corr defeating Dave Houston 2-0.