Saturday, December 31, 2005
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Goal Scoring To Date After 12 Games
LIAM CRICHTON - 12 GOALS
RYAN KELLY- 12 GOALS
SCOTT MITCHELL - 11 GOALS
SAM HILL - 8 GOALS
JACK KERR - 6 GOALS
DREW WATSON - 5 GOALS
DARREN SMITH - 3 GOALS
THOMAS MCGUIRE - 3 GOALS
ROSS MCDONAGH - 3 GOALS
CAMERON GIBSON - 2 GOALS
GARY MCCULOCH - 1 GOAL
SCOTT GRAHAM - 1 GOAL
DEAN ARROL - 1 GOAL
Played 12 - Won 12 - Lost 0 - Drawn 0 - Scored 68 - Conceded 29
RYAN KELLY- 12 GOALS
SCOTT MITCHELL - 11 GOALS
SAM HILL - 8 GOALS
JACK KERR - 6 GOALS
DREW WATSON - 5 GOALS
DARREN SMITH - 3 GOALS
THOMAS MCGUIRE - 3 GOALS
ROSS MCDONAGH - 3 GOALS
CAMERON GIBSON - 2 GOALS
GARY MCCULOCH - 1 GOAL
SCOTT GRAHAM - 1 GOAL
DEAN ARROL - 1 GOAL
Played 12 - Won 12 - Lost 0 - Drawn 0 - Scored 68 - Conceded 29
Partick Thistle 2 EKYC 4
The match was a 12 o c'clock kick off on the astro grass at the Firhill Complex, Maryhill. The only player missing was John Dingwall who has broken his arm and will be out till into the New Year. Everyone wishes him a speedy recovery.
The game was played in freezing conditions. The pitch was great, but a little frosty down the left hand side.
EKYC started playing some great football, and the passing was great to see. RYAN KELLY scored the opening goal with a great finish, after some nifty footwork down the left hand side. We had Thistle hemmed in their own half, and some poor finishing kept the score down, and in their first attack, which was a long hopeful punt up the park, YC defenders were too slow to react and the centre forward ran through and beat James Kinniburgh with a shot low into the net.
At the end of the first period it was 1-1, and some changes were made replacing Liam Chrichton who had hurt his back with Ross McDonagh, Cameron Gibson on for Darren Smith, Thomas McGuire for Jack Kerr and Lee Elliot for Gary McCulloch.
Within a minute ROSS MCDONAGH had charged down a short back pass to the Thistle keeper and rolled the ball into the net to make it 2-1.
Thistle again pulled a goal back this time from a short kick out by Kinniburgh, the striker took a touch and then fired it high over James' head and into the net.
A couple more changes were made and we continued to press with some good link up play with Ryan Kelly and ROSS McDONAGH resulting in the latter getting his second of the day with a cool finnish.
We then had 2 goals ruled offside, hit the post and the keeper had a great save before ROSS McDONAGH completed his hat trick with a tap in.
This was a great display on a big park, the boys played some excellant football and kept possession well.
We will try to arrange some games during the festive period.
The game was played in freezing conditions. The pitch was great, but a little frosty down the left hand side.
EKYC started playing some great football, and the passing was great to see. RYAN KELLY scored the opening goal with a great finish, after some nifty footwork down the left hand side. We had Thistle hemmed in their own half, and some poor finishing kept the score down, and in their first attack, which was a long hopeful punt up the park, YC defenders were too slow to react and the centre forward ran through and beat James Kinniburgh with a shot low into the net.
At the end of the first period it was 1-1, and some changes were made replacing Liam Chrichton who had hurt his back with Ross McDonagh, Cameron Gibson on for Darren Smith, Thomas McGuire for Jack Kerr and Lee Elliot for Gary McCulloch.
Within a minute ROSS MCDONAGH had charged down a short back pass to the Thistle keeper and rolled the ball into the net to make it 2-1.
Thistle again pulled a goal back this time from a short kick out by Kinniburgh, the striker took a touch and then fired it high over James' head and into the net.
A couple more changes were made and we continued to press with some good link up play with Ryan Kelly and ROSS McDONAGH resulting in the latter getting his second of the day with a cool finnish.
We then had 2 goals ruled offside, hit the post and the keeper had a great save before ROSS McDONAGH completed his hat trick with a tap in.
This was a great display on a big park, the boys played some excellant football and kept possession well.
We will try to arrange some games during the festive period.
Monday, December 12, 2005
EKYC 4 Strathclyde United 3
At last, after 5 weeks of trying, a game on a Sunday morning. Some late call offs from Lee Elliot, Jamie Cunningham and Liam Crichton left EKYC with a pool of only 14 players to pick from. The pitch was heavy and the conditions were very windy.
We started off the game and it was noticeable that the boys had not played for a while, the usual slick passing and movement was not there. We did have Starthclyde Utd penned back in their own half for long periods but could not take advantage of some great work by the tireless Sam Hill.
Eventually, SAM HILL took the matters into his own hands and scored a great individual goal by firing the ball high into the visitors net from outside the box.
Gary McCulloch was the removed from the field after agravating his back injury, which meant some re shuffling of the team.
Going into the second half 3 changes were made and John Dingwall, Thomas McGuire and Cameron Gibson entered the game.
CAMERON GIBSON added to the scoring to make it 2-0,early in the 2nd half.
The boys seemed to tire a little and allowed Strathclyde back into the game, and after slack defending a soft penalty was awarded for a trip by Scott Graham. The United striker made no mistake and hammered the penalty low past James Kinniburgh to his right.
This seemed to give our opposition hope and a couple of minutes later were awarded another penalty after handball from Darren Smith. this time the taker changed sides and equalised by scoring low to James's left.
At the start of the 3rd period, another mistake in the defence this time from a corner led to United taking a 3-2 lead, and at this time there only looked like being one winner with EKYC looking tired and beaten.
On a rare break, and the first piece of football played all day EKYC got the equaliser and good work from Dean Arrol and Scott Mitchell played SAM HILL in and from a tight angle he rolled the ball into the net.
This seemed to give the boys new hope and after some good work down the right Sam Hill crossed the ball deep to the far post for RYAN KELLY to make it 4-3.
The remainder of the match was played in the United half and once again the team showed good charchter to come back from being a goal down, although the defence mistakes will need to be cut out.
Man of the Match went to the tireless SAM HILL not just for his 2 goals but for his all round play.
The team that started was;Kinniburgh,Arrol,McCulloch,Smith,Graham,McDonagh,Kelly,Park,Kerr,Hill and Mitchell.
We started off the game and it was noticeable that the boys had not played for a while, the usual slick passing and movement was not there. We did have Starthclyde Utd penned back in their own half for long periods but could not take advantage of some great work by the tireless Sam Hill.
Eventually, SAM HILL took the matters into his own hands and scored a great individual goal by firing the ball high into the visitors net from outside the box.
Gary McCulloch was the removed from the field after agravating his back injury, which meant some re shuffling of the team.
Going into the second half 3 changes were made and John Dingwall, Thomas McGuire and Cameron Gibson entered the game.
CAMERON GIBSON added to the scoring to make it 2-0,early in the 2nd half.
The boys seemed to tire a little and allowed Strathclyde back into the game, and after slack defending a soft penalty was awarded for a trip by Scott Graham. The United striker made no mistake and hammered the penalty low past James Kinniburgh to his right.
This seemed to give our opposition hope and a couple of minutes later were awarded another penalty after handball from Darren Smith. this time the taker changed sides and equalised by scoring low to James's left.
At the start of the 3rd period, another mistake in the defence this time from a corner led to United taking a 3-2 lead, and at this time there only looked like being one winner with EKYC looking tired and beaten.
On a rare break, and the first piece of football played all day EKYC got the equaliser and good work from Dean Arrol and Scott Mitchell played SAM HILL in and from a tight angle he rolled the ball into the net.
This seemed to give the boys new hope and after some good work down the right Sam Hill crossed the ball deep to the far post for RYAN KELLY to make it 4-3.
The remainder of the match was played in the United half and once again the team showed good charchter to come back from being a goal down, although the defence mistakes will need to be cut out.
Man of the Match went to the tireless SAM HILL not just for his 2 goals but for his all round play.
The team that started was;Kinniburgh,Arrol,McCulloch,Smith,Graham,McDonagh,Kelly,Park,Kerr,Hill and Mitchell.
EKYC Crowd Go Wild As Pitch Is Declared Playable !
EKYC fans emotions boiled over, as the picture above shows as the game against Strathclyde United passes a late pitch inspection.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Friendly Match v Partick Thistle arranged 17/12/05
This Sunday is our last LYFDA fixture before Christmas, so we have arranged a friendly for the following SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER.
The game will be against Partick Thistle and will take place at the Firhill Complex, which is an astro grass pitch, in Maryhill near to Partick Thistle' ground.
We will be meeting in Hairmyres Car Park at 1100 to travel through for a 1200 kick off. Hopefully everyone will be able to make it.
Our last indoor training session of the year is in Clairmont High School on Tuesday 13 December.
We are tring to arrange some games and training venues for during the holidays. It may mean meeting some afternoons at Dunedin Playing Fields if the weather is okay, but we hope to keep the boys ticking over and playing football, so that when the new fixtures for 2006 come in, we are not rusty.
The game will be against Partick Thistle and will take place at the Firhill Complex, which is an astro grass pitch, in Maryhill near to Partick Thistle' ground.
We will be meeting in Hairmyres Car Park at 1100 to travel through for a 1200 kick off. Hopefully everyone will be able to make it.
Our last indoor training session of the year is in Clairmont High School on Tuesday 13 December.
We are tring to arrange some games and training venues for during the holidays. It may mean meeting some afternoons at Dunedin Playing Fields if the weather is okay, but we hope to keep the boys ticking over and playing football, so that when the new fixtures for 2006 come in, we are not rusty.
Monday, December 05, 2005
EKYC at Murray Park - 4th December 2005
This Sunday the boys had thier Christmas treat a wee bit early.The boys were taken to Murray Park the training ground of Rangers. They had a tour of the facility and a 1 1/2 hour training session with a coach on the outside astro grass. Yet again the boys excelled themselves, with a few catching the watching eye of the coach. As always they behaved themselves well and were a credit to the club and their parents.
As well as football coaching, they were giving advice on dynamic warm ups and eating habits.
The session was extremely worth while, as everyone, no matter what team they supported(including Queen of the South!!!), enjoyed it.
Hopefully we can do it again in the near future.
Quarter Atletic v EKYC - Match Cancelled
Due to a waterlogged pitch at Hamilton Palace, Sunday 4th December's match versus Quarter Athletic was called off at the last minute.
This Sunday's match is against Strathclyde United at Ballerup Pitch no 1, with a 1000 kick off. We will be meeting at 0915 to enable nets and and corner flags put up in plenty of time.
This Sunday's match is against Strathclyde United at Ballerup Pitch no 1, with a 1000 kick off. We will be meeting at 0915 to enable nets and and corner flags put up in plenty of time.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Goal Scoring To Date After 10 Games
After 10 games - & LYFDA and 3 friendlies our record is as follows ;-
LIAM CRICHTON - 12 goals
SCOTT MITCHELL - 11 goals
RYAN KELLY - 10 goals
SAM HILL - 6 goals
JACK KERR - 6 goals
DREW WATSON - 5 goals
DARREN SMITH - 3 goals
THOMAS McGUIRE - 3 goals
GARY McCULLOCH - 1 goal
CAMERON GIBSON - 1 goal
SCOTT GRAHAM - 1 goal
DEAN ARROL - 1 goal
Played 10 - Won 10 - Lost 0 - Drawn 0 - Scored 60 - Conceded 24
LIAM CRICHTON - 12 goals
SCOTT MITCHELL - 11 goals
RYAN KELLY - 10 goals
SAM HILL - 6 goals
JACK KERR - 6 goals
DREW WATSON - 5 goals
DARREN SMITH - 3 goals
THOMAS McGUIRE - 3 goals
GARY McCULLOCH - 1 goal
CAMERON GIBSON - 1 goal
SCOTT GRAHAM - 1 goal
DEAN ARROL - 1 goal
Played 10 - Won 10 - Lost 0 - Drawn 0 - Scored 60 - Conceded 24
EKYC 2 Partick Thistle 1
The game was played in freezing conditions, which made the surface very slippy, but we decided to continue with the match to give the boys some much needed match practice.
The game was played over 2 half hours, at 9 a-side on the astro turf at Ballerup.
All the players were given the same play time. The team that started was ;
KINIBURGH, ARROL, McCULLOCH, GRAHAM, CRICHTON, KERR, KELLY, HILL and GIBSON.
The boys struggled to cope with the slippery surface early on and were a goal down within 10 minutes. As they got used to the surface they started to play some good attacking football and some of the passes were great to see. The boys never looked like they had not played for 4 weeks, and were soon keeping Thistle penned in their own half.
After 20 minutes SCOTT MITCHELL was brought on as a sub and with his first touch of the ball he hammered it low past the diving keeper to equalise. Trialist Ross McDonagh was then introduced, and he showed some great touches, and did not look out of place. The half finished with an entirely differant side with the exception of James Kinniburgh in goals.
In the second half, it got colder, if that was possible, and the boys were rotated contstantly. These changes did not alter the flow of the game and DEAN ARROL then scored his first of the season, with a run from his own half, as the defenders backed off, he fired a shot low into the bottom left hand corner.
The remainder of the game was fairly even, and towards the end the ground conditions worsened, but still we tried to play the passing game.
This was a great result considering we had not played for 4 weeks and the conditions.
Hopefully, we will have a game this weekend, weather permitting.
It is a 1000 kick off against Quarter Athletic at Hamilton Palace.
The game was played over 2 half hours, at 9 a-side on the astro turf at Ballerup.
All the players were given the same play time. The team that started was ;
KINIBURGH, ARROL, McCULLOCH, GRAHAM, CRICHTON, KERR, KELLY, HILL and GIBSON.
The boys struggled to cope with the slippery surface early on and were a goal down within 10 minutes. As they got used to the surface they started to play some good attacking football and some of the passes were great to see. The boys never looked like they had not played for 4 weeks, and were soon keeping Thistle penned in their own half.
After 20 minutes SCOTT MITCHELL was brought on as a sub and with his first touch of the ball he hammered it low past the diving keeper to equalise. Trialist Ross McDonagh was then introduced, and he showed some great touches, and did not look out of place. The half finished with an entirely differant side with the exception of James Kinniburgh in goals.
In the second half, it got colder, if that was possible, and the boys were rotated contstantly. These changes did not alter the flow of the game and DEAN ARROL then scored his first of the season, with a run from his own half, as the defenders backed off, he fired a shot low into the bottom left hand corner.
The remainder of the game was fairly even, and towards the end the ground conditions worsened, but still we tried to play the passing game.
This was a great result considering we had not played for 4 weeks and the conditions.
Hopefully, we will have a game this weekend, weather permitting.
It is a 1000 kick off against Quarter Athletic at Hamilton Palace.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Friendly match v Partick Thistle - 29/11/05
On Tuesday 29 November, a friendly has been arranged with Partick Thistle under 12's to be played at Ballerup astro turf between 8pm and 9pm.
Tarining will be as ussual at Clarmont, starting at 6pm but will stop at 7.30pm. We will then travel the short distance to Ballerup for a 8.00pm kick off.
The match will be on a half pitch, and will be 9 a side, with the 7 a side goals. It has been arranged to let the boys get back into playing out doors again, due to the recent matches being cancelled.
If anyone cannot make it then it is not a problem.
Tarining will be as ussual at Clarmont, starting at 6pm but will stop at 7.30pm. We will then travel the short distance to Ballerup for a 8.00pm kick off.
The match will be on a half pitch, and will be 9 a side, with the 7 a side goals. It has been arranged to let the boys get back into playing out doors again, due to the recent matches being cancelled.
If anyone cannot make it then it is not a problem.
Netherton(claret) v EKYC - Sunday 27 November
This Sundays game against Netherton(claret) has been arranged with a 0915 kick off away at Shields Road, Wishaw, which is the pitch we played the Netherton(amber) side on at the rear of Muirhouse flats.
We will be meeting at 0815 at Hairmyres Train Station Car Park. Anyone travelling straight to the ground, be there for 0845.
Hopefully the game will be on, but due to the weather I ask that everyone checks in on Saturday night.
We will be meeting at 0815 at Hairmyres Train Station Car Park. Anyone travelling straight to the ground, be there for 0845.
Hopefully the game will be on, but due to the weather I ask that everyone checks in on Saturday night.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Christmas Night Out
As you will have seen from the recent letter we sent out, the boys will again be attending Murray Park, the training ground of Rangers FC for their Christmas treat. This will include a tour of the facilities and a 1 and a half hour training session with a club coach. It was a great success last year, and I hope everyone will be able to make it again this year.
Matches Cancelled Re Bad Weather
The recent matches against Baillieston Juniors and Claremont AFC were both cancelled due to the frozen state of the pitches at Hamilton Palace and Brancumhall. We have tried to arrange mid week matches but due to block bookings on all the local astro pitches it has proved impossible. The boys must be very frustrated as the past 2 Sundays have been very late call offs.
This week we are due to travel to Netherton to play Netherton(claret). Lets hope the cold snap ends and allows us a match.
This week we are due to travel to Netherton to play Netherton(claret). Lets hope the cold snap ends and allows us a match.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Aston Villa Colts v EKYC - Match Cancelled
Due to the bad weather, this Sundays match against Aston Villa Colts due to be played at Hamilton Palace has been called off. Training will be as usual on Tuesday 6-8pm at Clairmont High School.
Monday, October 31, 2005
STILL GAME
Still Game starring Gary McCulloch as Winston, Sam Hill as Navid, Dean Arrol as Jack and Cameron Gibson as Victor. PURE QUALITY MAN !!
Sunday, October 30, 2005
EKYC 4 Holytown Colts 1
An early 0900 kick off on the synthetic grass at Bent Playing Fields in Hamilton was the order of the day for todays match against Holytown Colts.
Cameron Gibson started partnering Sam Hill up front after his impressive display in last weeks match against Baljaffray.
We were one up straight from kick off, in probably the quickest goal of the season. Holytown took centre and passed back to defense, but the pace of SAM HILL closed the ball down and forced the Holytown player into an error, Sam ran into the box and picked his spot in the bottom corner, one nil after 10 seconds, pretty impressive.
Holytown were penned in their own half for much of the period and our pressure told when Dean Arrol's clearance found CAMERON GIBSON in the clear, his pace outsripped the Holytown defence, and Cameron scored from just outside the box with a powerful finnish. It was 2-0 at the end of the first period.
Thomas McGuire, Lee Elliot and Jamie Cunningham then replaced Cameron Gibson, Gary McCulloch and Chris Park. Holytown started to look a strong team and we could not clear our lines and the ussual good passing moves that have been our trademark this season were missing. We seemed to weather the storm however, and in a rare break away JACK KERR added a third, and performed his ussual jubilant celebration. The third period ended with us 3-0 up.
A couple of more changes were made at the start of the third period and we gained the upper hand again. LIAM CRICHTON finished a great run down the right wing by chipping the out rushing keeper to make it 4-0. Holytown were the awarded a free kick 20 yards from goal which the taker expertly put over the wall and into the net leaving James Kinniburgh with no chance, to make it 4-1.
An injury to Darren Smith weakened the side when he had to limp off, but hopefully it won't be too bad and Darren will be fit for next week. Holytown continued to press until the final whistle but could not add to their tally. At the end it was a hard fought 4-1 victory.
The boys will admit it was not their best performance of the year, however with such an early start and on a surface they don't like, to continue their unbteaten run was impressive.
Next week we have Aston Villa Colts at Hmilton Palace with a 1000 kick off.
Cameron Gibson started partnering Sam Hill up front after his impressive display in last weeks match against Baljaffray.
We were one up straight from kick off, in probably the quickest goal of the season. Holytown took centre and passed back to defense, but the pace of SAM HILL closed the ball down and forced the Holytown player into an error, Sam ran into the box and picked his spot in the bottom corner, one nil after 10 seconds, pretty impressive.
Holytown were penned in their own half for much of the period and our pressure told when Dean Arrol's clearance found CAMERON GIBSON in the clear, his pace outsripped the Holytown defence, and Cameron scored from just outside the box with a powerful finnish. It was 2-0 at the end of the first period.
Thomas McGuire, Lee Elliot and Jamie Cunningham then replaced Cameron Gibson, Gary McCulloch and Chris Park. Holytown started to look a strong team and we could not clear our lines and the ussual good passing moves that have been our trademark this season were missing. We seemed to weather the storm however, and in a rare break away JACK KERR added a third, and performed his ussual jubilant celebration. The third period ended with us 3-0 up.
A couple of more changes were made at the start of the third period and we gained the upper hand again. LIAM CRICHTON finished a great run down the right wing by chipping the out rushing keeper to make it 4-0. Holytown were the awarded a free kick 20 yards from goal which the taker expertly put over the wall and into the net leaving James Kinniburgh with no chance, to make it 4-1.
An injury to Darren Smith weakened the side when he had to limp off, but hopefully it won't be too bad and Darren will be fit for next week. Holytown continued to press until the final whistle but could not add to their tally. At the end it was a hard fought 4-1 victory.
The boys will admit it was not their best performance of the year, however with such an early start and on a surface they don't like, to continue their unbteaten run was impressive.
Next week we have Aston Villa Colts at Hmilton Palace with a 1000 kick off.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Baljaffray BC 6 EKYC 8
A tough friendly match was played today at Bearsden & Milngavie Sports Ground with an 1100 kick off . We kept our winning run going but only just,after our usual slow start, and yet again after only 10 minutes we were 3-0 down.
We stormed back to 5-3 up with 2 goals from SAM HILL, 2 goals from RYAN KELLY and one from LIAM CRICHTON. Our opponents brought it back to 5-5, before another goal each for SAM HILL and LIAM CRICHTON and an eighth from DARREN SMITH made it 8-5. Baljafray then scored a 6th to make it an exciting end to a great game.
Man of the Match was shared by DEAN ARROL and CAMERON GIBSON, the later gave a great performance moving from centre half to centre forward and assisted in at least 4 of the goals.
Next Sunday we are at home to Holytown Colts with a dreaded 0900 kick off on the Bent 3G Astro Turf in Hamilton. Remember only moulded studs and astro trainers are allowed on the surface(NO BLADES).
We stormed back to 5-3 up with 2 goals from SAM HILL, 2 goals from RYAN KELLY and one from LIAM CRICHTON. Our opponents brought it back to 5-5, before another goal each for SAM HILL and LIAM CRICHTON and an eighth from DARREN SMITH made it 8-5. Baljafray then scored a 6th to make it an exciting end to a great game.
Man of the Match was shared by DEAN ARROL and CAMERON GIBSON, the later gave a great performance moving from centre half to centre forward and assisted in at least 4 of the goals.
Next Sunday we are at home to Holytown Colts with a dreaded 0900 kick off on the Bent 3G Astro Turf in Hamilton. Remember only moulded studs and astro trainers are allowed on the surface(NO BLADES).
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Friendly match arranged for Sunday 23 October
A friendly has been arranged for Sunday 23 October 2005 away to Baljaffray Boys Club in Milngavie. We will be meeting at Hairmyres Station at 0945 to travel to Milngavie for a 1100 kick off. Baljaffray have arranged for refreshment for parents and anyone wishing to stay behind after the game.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Goal Scoring To Date After 6 Games
Liam Crichton - 9 goals
Ryan Kelly - 8 goals
Scott Mitchell - 7 goals
Drew Watson - 5 goals
Sam Hill - 4 goals
Jack Kerr - 4 goals
Thomas McGuire - 2 goals
Gary McCulloch - 1 goal
Played 6 - Won 6 - Lost 0 - Scored 40 - Against 14
Ryan Kelly - 8 goals
Scott Mitchell - 7 goals
Drew Watson - 5 goals
Sam Hill - 4 goals
Jack Kerr - 4 goals
Thomas McGuire - 2 goals
Gary McCulloch - 1 goal
Played 6 - Won 6 - Lost 0 - Scored 40 - Against 14
Lawhill United 4 EKYC 7
A very entertaining and hard fought game resulted in us keeping our unbeaten record in tact... but only just. James Kinniburgh returned in goals, allowing other players to return their natural positions. A tanned Thomas McGuire returned from 2 weeks in Mallorca, and special mention must go to Drew Watson, who travelled all the way from Dumfries to take part in the game.
The game kicked off in blustery conditions and inside 10 minutes we found ourselves 3-0 down. Lawhill were playing some great attacking football and along with some poor defending and some great finishing, particularly from Lawhill's no 7 Aiden Nohar, we found ourselves struggling.
Eventually our boys managed to string some passes together and after some strong running from LIAM CRICHTON, a Lawhill defender helped the ball into his own net to make it 3-1. We went with an unchanged team in the 2nd third, and some amazing misses and good goalkeeping kept us at bay. RYAN KELLY added a second to bring us back into it but no matter how hard we pressed we could not find a way through. The impressive Darren Smith was then switched from centre half to centre midfield, with Cameron Gibson going to centre of the back four. Darren's tough tackling and good passes created more chances but still we could not get level. At the end of the second period, it was 3-2 to our opponents.
The third period started with JACK KERR netting an impressive equaliser and then substitute THOMAS MCGUIRE latched onto a great through ball, he then rounded the keeper and from a tight angle put us 4-3 up. The lead did not last for long with Lawhill scoring a fourth from over 30 yards out which James misjudged and rocketed into the net.
EKYC then rolled up there sleeves, JACK KERR and RYAN KELLY then both added their second goals of the day with great individual goals with great finishes. The final goal was scored by the tireless SAM HILL, who after missing a few chances kept his head up and kept running at the defence, he rounded the keeper to make it 7-4.
It was a very hard fought but fair game, and we showed great fight to come back from 3 down so early on. Lets hope it keeps up.
The game kicked off in blustery conditions and inside 10 minutes we found ourselves 3-0 down. Lawhill were playing some great attacking football and along with some poor defending and some great finishing, particularly from Lawhill's no 7 Aiden Nohar, we found ourselves struggling.
Eventually our boys managed to string some passes together and after some strong running from LIAM CRICHTON, a Lawhill defender helped the ball into his own net to make it 3-1. We went with an unchanged team in the 2nd third, and some amazing misses and good goalkeeping kept us at bay. RYAN KELLY added a second to bring us back into it but no matter how hard we pressed we could not find a way through. The impressive Darren Smith was then switched from centre half to centre midfield, with Cameron Gibson going to centre of the back four. Darren's tough tackling and good passes created more chances but still we could not get level. At the end of the second period, it was 3-2 to our opponents.
The third period started with JACK KERR netting an impressive equaliser and then substitute THOMAS MCGUIRE latched onto a great through ball, he then rounded the keeper and from a tight angle put us 4-3 up. The lead did not last for long with Lawhill scoring a fourth from over 30 yards out which James misjudged and rocketed into the net.
EKYC then rolled up there sleeves, JACK KERR and RYAN KELLY then both added their second goals of the day with great individual goals with great finishes. The final goal was scored by the tireless SAM HILL, who after missing a few chances kept his head up and kept running at the defence, he rounded the keeper to make it 7-4.
It was a very hard fought but fair game, and we showed great fight to come back from 3 down so early on. Lets hope it keeps up.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Lawhill United FC v EKYC - Sunday 9 October
This Sunday we travel to Law to play what will undoubtedly be our toughest test to date. We will be meeting at 09.15 am at Hairmyres Station to travel through to Law, where we are playing at Law Recreational Parks with a 1030 kick off.
With the return of goalkeeper James Kinninburgh and Sam Hill, it looked like we would be able to field our strongest team for the first time this year, but news that goal machine Scott Mitchell has broken his wrist, and will be out for up to 8 weeks, means that more changes will be made. Everyone wishes Scott a speedy recovery.
Lawhill are in a rich vain of form having scored 18 goals in there last 2 games, so we will need to be at our very best to take anything from the game. It promises to be a cracker.
With the return of goalkeeper James Kinninburgh and Sam Hill, it looked like we would be able to field our strongest team for the first time this year, but news that goal machine Scott Mitchell has broken his wrist, and will be out for up to 8 weeks, means that more changes will be made. Everyone wishes Scott a speedy recovery.
Lawhill are in a rich vain of form having scored 18 goals in there last 2 games, so we will need to be at our very best to take anything from the game. It promises to be a cracker.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Sunday 2 October 2005
Is this the reason that Gary & Dean looked so tired at training this morning.
They have taken to wearing yellow marigolds and look like a couple of old wummin.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
EKYC v Mossend BC - Match Cancelled
This Sundays match versus Mossend BC, due to be held at Bent Playing Fields has been cancelled due to our opponents not fullfilling there fixtures in our association.
We have asked LYFDA to arrange another fixture for us, but at such short notice this is unlikely.
We have managed to book Ballerup Astroturf Pitch between 1000 and 1100 for a training session. Please be at Ballerup for 0950 to allow us to start on time.
We have asked LYFDA to arrange another fixture for us, but at such short notice this is unlikely.
We have managed to book Ballerup Astroturf Pitch between 1000 and 1100 for a training session. Please be at Ballerup for 0950 to allow us to start on time.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Monday, September 26, 2005
EKYC Penalty Kick Competition
The East Kilbride Youth Club Penalty King Competition took place at Ballerup on Sunday. In our age group DARREN SMITH scored a perfect 10 out of 10 penalties, edging out his close friend Ryan Kelly who managed 9. Darren went into the final against all the winners from all age groups and after a strong start, scoring his first 2 penalties, he fell away, which he blames on the state of the pitch. Shane Perry from the under 13 side was the out right winner.
The event was attended by over 150 players and will no doubt have raised great funds for the club. The prizes were presented by BRIAN McGINTY of St. Mirren who kindly gave up his time to do so.
I would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the event.
The final scorings from the 1994 age group were :-
Darren Smith - 10 goals
Ryan Kelly - 9 goals
Dean Arrol - 7 goals
Jack Kerr - 7 goals
Gary McCulloch - 6 goals
Lee Elliot - 6 goals
Scott Graham - 5 goals
Cameron Gibson - 5 goals
Christopher Park - 5 goals
John Dingwall - 5 goals
Liam Crichton - 5 goals
Drew Watson - 4 goals
Sunday, September 25, 2005
EKYC 5 Villa Park 2
A home game at Ballerup Pitch 1 saw us entertain Villa Park, a team we had never played before. With the continued absence of James Kinniburgh through illness, a late call off from Sam Hill and Thomas McGuire & Jamie Cunningham being on holiday, we were down to only 13 players, and no goalkeeper, for the 4th week in a row.
Jack Kerr started in goal, but his influence in midfield was missed from the start and our boys struggled against a well organised Villa Park side.
We went a goal down after a long kick from the opposition keeper was missed by everyone in defence and the forward ran from the half way line to open the scoring.
This was a test of our character as we have not been a goal down since the opening game of the season, but after some good work on the wings, we were soon pressing Villa back. SCOTT MITCHELL scored the equaliser after a goal mouth scramble, after which the ref awarded a goal, although it was dubious as to whether the ball crossed the line.
At the end of the first twenty minutes it was 1-1.
A change was required and Cameron Gibson took over in goal, allowing Jack Kerr into midfield. We soon went 3-1 up through goals from SCOTT MITCHELL and DREW WATSON. At the start of the 3rd period Dean Arrol was making some great runs and passes down the right, but poor finishing led to the score staying the same.
Another break away led to our opponents getting a free kick near our corner flag, which from the resultant cross was headed in to make it 3-2.
Again the boys regrouped and SCOTT MITCHELL completed his hat trick to make it 4-2, with a great run from the half way line. The scoring was finished when Darren Smith delivered a great free kick for SCOTT MITCHELL to head his fourth goal of the game, a tally which would have won him man of the match, were it not for the performance of Dean Arrol at right back.
In the end it was a hard fought 5-2 victory. Hopefully, next week we will be able to field a full strength team for the first time this season with the antcipated return of James Kinniburgh in goals.
Jack Kerr started in goal, but his influence in midfield was missed from the start and our boys struggled against a well organised Villa Park side.
We went a goal down after a long kick from the opposition keeper was missed by everyone in defence and the forward ran from the half way line to open the scoring.
This was a test of our character as we have not been a goal down since the opening game of the season, but after some good work on the wings, we were soon pressing Villa back. SCOTT MITCHELL scored the equaliser after a goal mouth scramble, after which the ref awarded a goal, although it was dubious as to whether the ball crossed the line.
At the end of the first twenty minutes it was 1-1.
A change was required and Cameron Gibson took over in goal, allowing Jack Kerr into midfield. We soon went 3-1 up through goals from SCOTT MITCHELL and DREW WATSON. At the start of the 3rd period Dean Arrol was making some great runs and passes down the right, but poor finishing led to the score staying the same.
Another break away led to our opponents getting a free kick near our corner flag, which from the resultant cross was headed in to make it 3-2.
Again the boys regrouped and SCOTT MITCHELL completed his hat trick to make it 4-2, with a great run from the half way line. The scoring was finished when Darren Smith delivered a great free kick for SCOTT MITCHELL to head his fourth goal of the game, a tally which would have won him man of the match, were it not for the performance of Dean Arrol at right back.
In the end it was a hard fought 5-2 victory. Hopefully, next week we will be able to field a full strength team for the first time this season with the antcipated return of James Kinniburgh in goals.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
EKYC Penalty King Competition
The East Kilbride Youth Club sponsored penalty kick competition takes place this Sunday 25th September on pitches 3 and 4 at Ballerup Playing Fields, East Kilbride.
WE ARE MEETING AT 1345( 1/4 to 2 in old money) at Ballerup. All players should make every effort to be there.
The format for the event is that all age groups from under 8's through to under 19's attend, and each player will take 10 penalties into their own goalkeeper. The person who scores the most penalties at their own age group will be crowned the PENALTY KING and receive a trophy.
All the winners from the age groups go into a grande final, and will take a further 10 penalties into their own goalkeeper in a goal the size that they are used to.
The overall winner will be crowned EKYC PENALTY CHAMPION.
The amount of penalties saved is also recorded, and the keeper saving the most will receive a trophy.
Al boys are asked to obtain as much sponsorship as they can, as all the money goes to club funds which in the end is returned to the boys.
WE ARE MEETING AT 1345( 1/4 to 2 in old money) at Ballerup. All players should make every effort to be there.
The format for the event is that all age groups from under 8's through to under 19's attend, and each player will take 10 penalties into their own goalkeeper. The person who scores the most penalties at their own age group will be crowned the PENALTY KING and receive a trophy.
All the winners from the age groups go into a grande final, and will take a further 10 penalties into their own goalkeeper in a goal the size that they are used to.
The overall winner will be crowned EKYC PENALTY CHAMPION.
The amount of penalties saved is also recorded, and the keeper saving the most will receive a trophy.
Al boys are asked to obtain as much sponsorship as they can, as all the money goes to club funds which in the end is returned to the boys.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Goal Scoring To Date After 4 Games
Liam Crichton 8 goals
Ryan Kelly 6 goals
Drew Watson 4 goals
Scott Mitchell 3 goals
Sam Hill 3 goals
Jack Kerr 2 goals
Thomas McGuire 1 goal
Gary McCulloch 1 goal
Played 4 - Won 4 - Lost 0 - Scored 28 - Against 8
Ryan Kelly 6 goals
Drew Watson 4 goals
Scott Mitchell 3 goals
Sam Hill 3 goals
Jack Kerr 2 goals
Thomas McGuire 1 goal
Gary McCulloch 1 goal
Played 4 - Won 4 - Lost 0 - Scored 28 - Against 8
EKYC 10 (ten) Yett Farm 1
We welcomed back Sam Hill for today's game at Hamilton Palace, and he went straight into the starting line up alongside Scott Mitchell up front. With the continued absence of goalkeeper James Kinniburgh, Cameron Gibson took his turn at deputising in goal, alllowing Dean Arrol to return to his normal right back position.
The boys started well and within a minute had taken the lead through SAM HILL, after good work from Ryan Kelly and a great cut back from Scott Mitchell.
Further goals from SCOTT MITCHELL and SAM HILL put us 3-0 up at the end of the first period.
We were playing some great flowing football with Ryan Kelly at the heart of all the moves.
Any attacks Yett Farm did have were broken down by the impressive Scott Grahsm.
At the start of the second third, we made five changes bringing on Drew Watson, Thomas McGuire, Lee Elliot, Jamie Cunningham and John Dingwall. The boys continued to play some great passing football down both wings and 2 goals from LIAM CRICHTON, RYAN KELLY and DREW WATSON pput us in a 7 goal lead. JACK KERR then scored the goal of the game with a great run and finish, and his celebration was something special aswell.
Yett Farm scored a consolation goal from a great strike from a free kick from outside the box which Cameron Gibson could do nothing to keep out.
In the final third we made more changes and went 3-4-3, scoring twice more through SCOTT MITCHELL and SAM HILL. We had the ball in the net 2 more times for it be chopped off for offside, and miss of the season from Gary McCulloch kept the score at ten.
We could not award a man of the match as every boy played well.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Netherton (amber) 3 EKYC 6
Another away game, and a very early start, combined with the continued absence of goalkeeper James Kinniburgh through illness, and Sam Hill, through injury combined to make this a difficult match.
Our boys started slowly as usual and at the end of the first third were leading through a goal from LIAM CRICHTON.
Kicking down the hill in the second third, the team soared into a 4-0 lead with another goal from LIAM CRICHTON, the first of the season from SCOTT MITCHELL, which I am sure will be the first of many, and Thomas McGuire adding the fourth.
We then stopped playing, and the boys learned a hard lesson to play the referees whistle, when everyone stopped and claimed hand ball, for the Netherton forward to continue and fire the ball into then net. This gave Netherton hope and they scored a couple of quick goals to bring it back to 4-3, and with the way things were going, we were lucky to have the whistle to bring the third to an end, as Netherton looked like adding another.
At the start of the final third, the boys recomposed themselves, and started to play some football, up the slope. LIAM CRICHTON added a fifth, to secure his second hat trick of the season, and man of the match RYAN KELLY completed the scoring.
It was not our best performance of the season and hopefully James and Sam will be back soon. Next week we entertain Yett Farm, at Hamilton Palace Pitch 2 with a 1000 kick off.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Netherton(amber) v EKYC
This Sunday we have a 0915 kick off away at Netherton, Motherwell. We will be meeting at 0815 at Hairmyres Railway Station.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Goal Scoring To Date After 2 Games
Ryan Kelly 4 goals
Drew Watson 3 goals
Liam Chrichton 3 goals
Gary McCulloch 1 goal
Jack Kerr 1 goal
Played 2 - Won 2 - Scored 12 - Conceded 4
Drew Watson 3 goals
Liam Chrichton 3 goals
Gary McCulloch 1 goal
Jack Kerr 1 goal
Played 2 - Won 2 - Scored 12 - Conceded 4
Mill United 1 EKYC 6
A visit to Mill Utd only 2 games into the season is not the easiest game in the world, but it was made even more difficult with injuries to Sam Hill and Lee Elliot, and illnesses keeping goalkeeper James Kinniburgh and John Dingwall out. We travelled with only 13 players, and had to play Dean Arrol in goal, but the boys rose to the challenge.
Dean had two or three good saves in the first third keeping the score at 0-0.
At the start of the second period, Mill Utd took the lead after a quick break up field and indecision in our defence. The boys rallied well and almost immedately RYAN KELLY equilized after a Scott Graham shot was blocked. DREW WATSON then added a second with a great individual goal which resulted in him firing the ball high into the roof of the net.
In the final period the boys dug deep and penned Mill United in their own half, some of the best football we have played resulted in both MAN OF THE MATCH DREW WATSON and RYAN KELLY completing their hat tricks.
Every player played fantastic and rose to the challenge, and any one one them could have taken the Man of the Match award, but DREW WATSON edged it for his important and well taken goals.
Dean had two or three good saves in the first third keeping the score at 0-0.
At the start of the second period, Mill Utd took the lead after a quick break up field and indecision in our defence. The boys rallied well and almost immedately RYAN KELLY equilized after a Scott Graham shot was blocked. DREW WATSON then added a second with a great individual goal which resulted in him firing the ball high into the roof of the net.
In the final period the boys dug deep and penned Mill United in their own half, some of the best football we have played resulted in both MAN OF THE MATCH DREW WATSON and RYAN KELLY completing their hat tricks.
Every player played fantastic and rose to the challenge, and any one one them could have taken the Man of the Match award, but DREW WATSON edged it for his important and well taken goals.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Mill Utd v EKYC, Sunday 4th August 2005
The match against Mill Utd this Sunday has been arranged for an 1100 o'clock kick off away at Hamilton. It is not the usual pitch we have played on the last three occassions.
We will be meeting at Hairmyres Car Park at 1000. Anyone travelling direct to Hamilton, let me know. I will give you directions to the changing facilities.
We will be meeting at Hairmyres Car Park at 1000. Anyone travelling direct to Hamilton, let me know. I will give you directions to the changing facilities.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
EKYC 6 Calderwood Blue Star 3
The first LYFDA game of the season was played at Ballerup Playing Fields, Pitch number 6, today, Sunday 28 August. The weather conditions were terrible with a strong wind blowing from one end of the pitch to the other.
The conditions spoiled a good game but we tried to play football. The only goal of the first period was scored by captain for the day JACK KERR after good work on the left wing by Ryan Kelly.
At the beginning of the second period five changes were made, and we were playing into the strong wind. The conditions got the better of us and at the end of the 20 minute period we the score had been turned over to be 3-1 to Blue Star.
At the start of the final period, the team resorted to the 11 players who started the match and the decission was taken to play 2 ten minute halves because of the wind. RYAN KELLY pulled a goal back to make it 3-2 going into the last 10 minutes, into the wind. The boys dug deep and played some tremendous passing football keeping Blue Star penned in their own half. Man of the match LIAM CRICHTON then added a hat trick of goals from inside the penalty are to give us a 5-3 lead. We pressed forward to the final whistle and in the last minute GARY McCULLOCH added a sixth goal to complete the scoring.
The boys did well to come back from being 3-1 down, and played some impressive football in the final third period in difficult weather conditions, earning praise for their performance from the Blue Star coaching staff.
Next week we travel to Mill Utd and the boys will need to keep up the standards they set in this game to achieve a result.
The conditions spoiled a good game but we tried to play football. The only goal of the first period was scored by captain for the day JACK KERR after good work on the left wing by Ryan Kelly.
At the beginning of the second period five changes were made, and we were playing into the strong wind. The conditions got the better of us and at the end of the 20 minute period we the score had been turned over to be 3-1 to Blue Star.
At the start of the final period, the team resorted to the 11 players who started the match and the decission was taken to play 2 ten minute halves because of the wind. RYAN KELLY pulled a goal back to make it 3-2 going into the last 10 minutes, into the wind. The boys dug deep and played some tremendous passing football keeping Blue Star penned in their own half. Man of the match LIAM CRICHTON then added a hat trick of goals from inside the penalty are to give us a 5-3 lead. We pressed forward to the final whistle and in the last minute GARY McCULLOCH added a sixth goal to complete the scoring.
The boys did well to come back from being 3-1 down, and played some impressive football in the final third period in difficult weather conditions, earning praise for their performance from the Blue Star coaching staff.
Next week we travel to Mill Utd and the boys will need to keep up the standards they set in this game to achieve a result.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
LYFDA Fixtures 2005-2006
28/08/05 v Calderwood Blue Star(h) Ballerup Pitch 6, 1000 ko
04/09/05 v Mill Utd(a) TBA
11/09/05 v Netherton(amber) (a) TBA
18/09/05 v Yett Farm(h) Hamilton Palace Pitch 2, 1000 ko
25/09/05 v Villa Park FC(h) Ballerup Pitch 1, 1000 ko
02/10/05 v Mossend BC(h) Bent 3G Astro, Hamilton, 0900 ko
09/10/05 v Lawhill Utd(a) TBA
30/10/05 v Holytown Colts(h) Bent 3G Astro, Hamilton, 0900 ko
06/11/05 v Aston Villa Colts(a) Hamilton Palace Pitch 2, 1000 ko
13/11/05 v Baillieston Juniors(h) Hamilton Palace Pitch 1, 1000 ko
20/11/05 v Claremont AFC(a) Brancumhall Pitch 2, 1000 ko
27/11/05 v Netherton(claret) (a) TBA
04/12/05 v Quarter Athletic(a) Hamilton Palce Pitch 3, 1000 ko
11/12/05 v Strathclyde United(h) Ballerup Pitch1, 1000 ko
04/09/05 v Mill Utd(a) TBA
11/09/05 v Netherton(amber) (a) TBA
18/09/05 v Yett Farm(h) Hamilton Palace Pitch 2, 1000 ko
25/09/05 v Villa Park FC(h) Ballerup Pitch 1, 1000 ko
02/10/05 v Mossend BC(h) Bent 3G Astro, Hamilton, 0900 ko
09/10/05 v Lawhill Utd(a) TBA
30/10/05 v Holytown Colts(h) Bent 3G Astro, Hamilton, 0900 ko
06/11/05 v Aston Villa Colts(a) Hamilton Palace Pitch 2, 1000 ko
13/11/05 v Baillieston Juniors(h) Hamilton Palace Pitch 1, 1000 ko
20/11/05 v Claremont AFC(a) Brancumhall Pitch 2, 1000 ko
27/11/05 v Netherton(claret) (a) TBA
04/12/05 v Quarter Athletic(a) Hamilton Palce Pitch 3, 1000 ko
11/12/05 v Strathclyde United(h) Ballerup Pitch1, 1000 ko
Monday, August 22, 2005
EKYC 7 Calderwood Blue Star 3
We kicked off our first friendly of the season against the impressive Calderwood Blue Star at Ballerup on Sunday morning. It was a warm sunny day and from the start our boys were up for the challenge. All 18 boys were involved and had at least 30 minutes each.
The match was played over 3 seperate 20 minute periods.
Almost immediately our boys took the upper hand and soared into a 3-0 lead with 2 goals from Scott Mitchell and a penalty from Darren Smith.
At the start of the second third the changes unsettled the team a little and Blue Star pulled it back to 3-2, before Man of the Match Scott Graham scored after great work from a corner restoring the 2 goal advantage.
In the final third, the formation was changed to a 3-4-3, more attacking style, and Blue Star were penned in their half for most of the 20 minutes. Another penalty from Darren Smith and a great individual goal from Scott Mitchell, gave him his hat trick and a 6-3 lead. The team made another 7 changes with Thomas McGuire moving up front. The game was finished with Thomas taking the ball 20 yards out and crashing a shot into the net which the diving keeper could not keep out.
Overall it was a fantastic display from the boys and if they continue to play like this and improve then it should be succesful season.
The match was played over 3 seperate 20 minute periods.
Almost immediately our boys took the upper hand and soared into a 3-0 lead with 2 goals from Scott Mitchell and a penalty from Darren Smith.
At the start of the second third the changes unsettled the team a little and Blue Star pulled it back to 3-2, before Man of the Match Scott Graham scored after great work from a corner restoring the 2 goal advantage.
In the final third, the formation was changed to a 3-4-3, more attacking style, and Blue Star were penned in their half for most of the 20 minutes. Another penalty from Darren Smith and a great individual goal from Scott Mitchell, gave him his hat trick and a 6-3 lead. The team made another 7 changes with Thomas McGuire moving up front. The game was finished with Thomas taking the ball 20 yards out and crashing a shot into the net which the diving keeper could not keep out.
Overall it was a fantastic display from the boys and if they continue to play like this and improve then it should be succesful season.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Season 2005/2006
The new season is due to start next Sunday 28th August 2005. As yet we have not received our fixture list, but as soon as we do it will be published here.
This year we will be playing non competative 11 a sides. The matches will be on full size pitches, with official referees and will consist of 3 x 20 minute periods.
I would like to welcome Tom Elliot along, and thank him for the time he has given with the coaching over the summer, particularly because of the injury he has at present.
The boys have looked good in training and we have a friendly arranged for Sunday 21 August at Ballerup Pitch no 1 with a 10 o'clock kick off against Calderwood Blue Star. It should be a good test to see how we are shaping up for the coming season.
Could ask that parents arrive early for matches to assist with putting up nets and corner flags, leaving Tom and I time to get the boys ready.
Looking forward to a succesful season. Andy
This year we will be playing non competative 11 a sides. The matches will be on full size pitches, with official referees and will consist of 3 x 20 minute periods.
I would like to welcome Tom Elliot along, and thank him for the time he has given with the coaching over the summer, particularly because of the injury he has at present.
The boys have looked good in training and we have a friendly arranged for Sunday 21 August at Ballerup Pitch no 1 with a 10 o'clock kick off against Calderwood Blue Star. It should be a good test to see how we are shaping up for the coming season.
Could ask that parents arrive early for matches to assist with putting up nets and corner flags, leaving Tom and I time to get the boys ready.
Looking forward to a succesful season. Andy
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