Windlaw GGAFL Update
08 May
Windlaw head to Blairdardie on Saturday to take on Crosslands on what is the final leg of the season with the first of three games in five days that will wrap up the campaign. Having now cemented a finish of no worse than sixth place, the team will be looking to collect as many points as possible from the final matches. George McGregor and Kevin Black are both missing as the squad is again stretched to the full. Kick-off is 2pm and the referee is Jack Magoogan. Crosslands will line up in sky blue and white with Windlaw in all green.
Windlaw SSML Update
05 May
AS Airdrie 5-0 Windlaw
No, this is not a misprint, it was actually 5-0 to Airdrie in what can only be described as the most farcical game ever to take place in the history of the SSMFL. Airdrie led 1-0 after a rare attack but Windlaw were still in the game. That was until McCann was caught with a late tackle and when "referee" Colin Campbell completely lost the plot and conspired to give most decisions against Windlaw. Please do not interpret this as sour grapes, overall Airdrie probably deserved to win the game, but the refereeing certainly helped them on their way. A former league official was at the game and certainly agreed with Windlaw's assessment of Campbell. This was not a 5-0 game by any means. Only 2 of the 5 goals were clearly offside and the foul for the penalty award actually took place outside the box, but let's sweep that under the carpet. Airdrie did score a fine goal to make it 2-0 when a fine corner was bulletted home at the near post. Credit where it's due. Beyond that, it's very difficult to make any further comment without fear of writing anything that could be interpreted as slanderous or libelous. Windlaw will take the matter up privately with the league committee.
Windlaw SSML Update
04 May
Windlaw's proposed Strathclyde Cup Quarter Final tie with St Marys has been rescheduled for a later date after Tynecastle appealed against the result in their earlier match with St Marys. More details to follow once available.
Shawbridge have progressed into the Quarter Final after a 4-1 win over Greenhills Dynamo in East Kilbride. Riverside have progressed to the Semi Final stage for the second consecutive year after a 2-1 win over Kelvinbank Star, as have Clydebank Utd who defeated Victoria Park 4-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in 90 minutes.
Windlaw Tote News
8 April
Just before Christmas, Windlaw informed all tote participants that a rule had been implemented whereby if anyone was more than 3 weeks behind with payments, the person in question would not receive their winnings if their numbers came up. Instead, the player's outstanding debt would be paid off from the prize fund and any remaining prize fund would rollover to the following week. This was the situationwe faced this week, and we have been forced to implement this rule. Therefore, one unlucky player's numbers came up, but he will not receive his winnings.
Let this be a lesson on the importance of keeping up with your tote payments!!
Windlaw 2008 Player Of The Year Dance
6 March 08
The annual awards and fundraising night takes place on Saturday 7th of June at Liptons Social Club in Pollokshaws Rd. This is the third time Liptons has been the venue and the previous two have been excellent nights. Tickets are priced at a very reasonable £3 and all players will be issued with a limited number. Due to the increasing numbers, tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis and all ticked money MUST be handed in by no later than 30th April. Players are also asked for raffle prize donations.
Windlaw Make KitAid Contribution
The club have recently donated their old green and black home kit to KitAid, a registered charity in Hatfield. KitAid do a fantastic job by boxing up kits and delivering them to Developing Countries. Our kit is now due to be dispatched there around February 23rd. Any other clubs wishing to make a similar donation can do so by logging on by clicking on the KitAid link on our homepage.
Castlemilk Football Development Strategy Emerges
The club have been in meetings this week with Glasgow City Council and fellow Castlemilk teams with a view to improving the poor footballing facilities within Castlemilk. The main item discussed was the possible redevelopment of Barlia Sports Complex, hopefully in the near future. Windlaw will continue to be heavily involved in discussions on this subject and hope to be one of the driving forces to improve facilities that the whole Castlemilk community can benefit from. We will post any further news as it develops over the coming months.
Windlaw SSML Mid Season Review
As we reach the midpoint of the season and stop for the christmas period, let's look back at the first half of the season and hopefully get some insight into how the season will unfold.
After a poor pre season with a bare minimal squad, due to the departure of Macky and Benny to the afternoon team and Shug Neeson and Chris Kerr who had decided to move on, it was a transitional period for Windlaw, and expectations were low. However, the competitive season was upon us, and It all started against Airdrie at barlia. After 90 minutes, the teams couldn't be separated after a 2-2 was played out on the first league game of the season. It was a much better showing than anything in pre season and optimism reigned again. The defence of the League cup started well too, with 4-2 and 3-0 wins over Skye Wanderers and Bengal Lancers respectively. August had saw us do well and we took maximum points from Clydebank Thistle and Forest, but were brought back down to earth with a thumping 3-0 defeat to St Mary's in the League Cup. The biggest game of the season followed in September, and a patched up Windlaw side managed a 2-2 draw against Blochairn after Colin Carmichael slid in to secure a late point for the visitors and deal Star's title defence a blow. A run of 5 consecutive league wins followed when Hogganfield (twice), Greenhills Dynamo, Clydebank Utd and Shawbridge all lost to us. Confidence was high and there was a belief that the title was a possibility after getting to December undefeated. Sandwiched in the middle of this run was a home Scottish Cup tie against former quarter finalists Oban Saints. It was a classic cup tie at the maggies, but defensive mistakes and failure to take the chances presented saw Windlaw crash out despite a brave effort against one of the competition dark horses.
December came and so did our first league defeat. A notoriously difficult trip to Tynecastle saw John Lunny red carded after 20 minutes and Windlaw crash to a 2-1 defeat. We did bounce back the following week however, with a comprehensive 5-2 hammering of Greenbank Utd at barlia, in what was our last fixture of the year. We finish the year with an impressive record of played 12, won 9, drew 2 and lost only 1. A big achievement is gettign through "black October" unscathed, a period when Windlaw usually self destruct.
So what lies ahead in the second half of the season? January's performances last season was where Windlaw dropped out of the title race after some disappointing results, so it's important we continue the momentum from this year into next. We face some very hard away games to Greenhills Dynamo, Airdrie and Shawbridge, and equally some difficult home ties against Blochairn Star, Tynecastle and Clydebank Utd. There will be very little room for error because it's anyone from four who can claim the title just now. Blochairn Star are defending champions and an outstanding side and won't give up their league crown without a fight. Tynecastle have assembled their best squad in years, boasting of players like Jordan, Stevenson and Mooney and are genuine title contenders this season. AS Airdrie have had a superb start to the season, losing only once in the league so far. If they win their games in hand, they're right in the thick of it. Also enjoying a prolonged run in the West of Scotland Cup. And then there's Windlaw. Bounced back from a miserable pre-season and the loss of key players and put a good run together to stay in contention for the title.
So where will the title end up? That's the million dollar question! The team who holds their nerve the longest are in the hotseat, no doubt. Windlaw and Blochairn have been over this course before, so may have a slight advantage, but Tynecastle and Airdrie are hungry for the title too. The runners and riders are in position and heading for the finish line, all jockeying for the top spot. If I was a betting man, I'd put my money on a photo finish, that's how tight it is.
| Weekly Diary | ||
| Training | ||
| Tuesday 20 May | ||
| Venue: St Bartholomews | ||
| Time: 18:30 | ||
| Next Match | ||
| Windlaw GGPL | ||
| Date: Sat 10 May | ||
| Opponents: Crosslands | ||
| Competition: League | ||
| Venue: Blairdardie (Location) | ||
| Kick off: 14:00 | ||
| Windlaw SSML | ||
| Date: Sat 10 May | ||
| Opponents: Blochairn Star | ||
| Competition: League | ||
| Barlia Sports Centre | ||
| Kick off: 10:00 | ||
| GGPL League Table | ||
| Team | Pl | Pts |
| Muirend | 24 |
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| Garnock Valley | 20 | 45 |
| Rannoch | 23 | 41 |
| Giffnock SC | 19 | 39 |
| Full Table | ||
| SSML League Table | ||
| Team | Pl | Pts |
| Blochairn Star | 19 | 46 |
| Tynecastle | 19 | 40 |
| Windlaw | 19 | 36 |
| AS Airdrie | 14 | 32 |
| Full Table | ||
| Windlaw Tote | ||
03 May 08 - £250 - no winner |
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| Club Charter | ||
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