Strathclyde United v EKYC, Sunday 26 March 2006

This Sundays game is against Strathclyde United at the Priory Pitches in Blantyre with a 1000 kick off. We are meeting at Hairmyres at 0900 or 0915 at the pitch. Let's hope we can play as well as we did on Sunday against Aston Villa Colts, as that has been the best performance by far all season.

Kits for Kids Update Tuesday 21 March 2006

After the first 10 days of collecting we have surpassed all expectations. So far we have collected 2145 tokens .
We are well on the way to our target of 6000, and must be high up on the list of collectors, the highest of which gets to play at Hampden.
So don't let up . Keep them coming !!!!
As we stated earlier the boy who collects the most will get a prize.
The standings to date are :

Dean Arrol - 616
James Kinniburgh - 249
Thomas McGuire - 215
Jack Kerr - 159
Liam Crichton - 152
Gary McCulloch - 121
Sam Hill - 108
Lee Elliot - 106
Cameron Gibson - 100
Ryan Kelly - 65
Graham Baillie - 59
Jamie Cunningham - 56
Darren Smith - 54
Christopher Park - 44
John Dingwall - 30
Bobby Barclay - 11

EKYC Reach 100 Goals So Far This Season

Goal Scoring To Date After 19 Games

RYAN KELLY - 18 GOALS
LIAM CRICHTON - 17 GOALS
SAM HILL - 15 GOALS
SCOTT MITCHELL - 12 GOALS
JACK KERR - 6 GOALS
THOMAS MCGUIRE - 6 GOALS
DREW WATSON - 5 GOALS
CAMERON GIBSON - 5 GOALS
SCOTT GRAHAM - 4 GOALS
DARREN SMITH - 3 GOALS
DEAN ARROL - 3 GOALS
ROSS MCDONAGH - 3 GOALS
GARY MCCULLOCH - 1 GOAL

Played 19 - Won 18 - Lost 1 - Drawn 0 - Scored 100 - Conceded 37

Aston Villa Colts 2 EKYC 9

A break in the weather saw us visit Aston Villa Colts at the Priory Pitches in Blantyre. Our opponents had been on a good run of results prior to the break for the bad weather. The continued absence of Scott Mitchell meant a re-shuffle of the pack.
Dean Arrol moved into centre midfield, Gary McCulloch to right back, Christopher Park to left back, Darren Smith to centre half and Cameron Gibson to centre forward.

The changes worked almost immediately with Sam Hill bringing out a great save from the opponents keeper. From the corner Ryan Kelly swung the ball in and again the kepper had a great save. We kept up our early pressure and played some great passing football, probably the best all season, but some great goalkeeping kept us out for 10 minutes.

The breakthrough came after some quick thinking between Ryan Kelly & Dean Arrol who whipped the ball in for CAMERON GIBSON to head home. Our pressure was constant and again Dean ran beyond the defence to fire a ball across goal that RYAN KELLY finnished off at the back post.

There was no break in the pressure and in almost a carbon copy move CAMERON GIBSON added a third. With the end of the period approaching DEAN ARROL got his reward with a chipped cross from the left which went over the line before Cameron Gibson made sure. The ref gave the goal to Dean, probably to stop him moaning !!!!!

At the start of the second period, John Dingwall, Thomas McGuire and Jamie Cunningham came on. Almost immediately we were five up when a Ryan Kelly cross into the box was missed by everyone, but fired into the net by an unfortunate Colts player.

SCOTT GRAHAM added a sixth with a great header from another corner.

At the end of the second period it was 6-0, and more changes were made bringing on trialists Graham Baillie and Bobby Barclay.

Due to the changes Colts came into it and scored a good goal on the break to make it 6-1.

LIAM CRICHTON added to his seasons's tally before CAMERON GIBSON completed his hat trick to make it 8-1. Colts then scored another after James Kinniburgh had made a great save from a free kick, but the rebound broke to a Colts player who made it 8-2.

Word then spread throught the team that the next goal scored would be our 100th of the season, and it was no surprise when left winger RYAN KELLY finished the scoring to make it a resounding 9-2 win.

Man of the Match was awarded by the Aston Villa Colts manager to DEAN ARROL for his tireless performance, having a hand in at least 5 of the goals.

The team that started was:
Kinniburgh, McCulloch, Park, Smith, Graham, Kerr, Arrol, Kelly, Hill, Gibson & Chrichton. Subs: McGuire, Cunningham, Dingwall, Baillie & Barclay.

Daily Record Kits for Kits

As you will all be aware, the promotion is now well up and running.
Everyone should ,make every effort to obtain as many tokens as they can.
I will collect the tokens on a weekly basis at Training on a Tuesday, and the boy who has collected the most over the 8 week period will receive a prize.

Aston Villa Colts v EKYC, Sunday 19 March

This Sundays game is against Aston Villa Colts and is due to be played at the Priory Pitches, Blantyre with a 1000 kick off. We are meeting at Hairmyres at 0900 or the pitch at 0915. Please check this website or phone Andy to see if the game is on.

EKYC v Strathclyde United, Match Cancelled

Todays game against Strathclyde United has been cancelled due to the heavy snow fall in East Kilbride. Training is at Clairmont on Tuesday 6-8pm.

Kit for Kids Collection Starts Today

The Daily Record/Sunday Mail Kit for Kids promotion starts today.Remember, we need to collect 6000 tokens in 8 weeks, so get collecting. Ask your friends, neighbours, grannies, mums & dads workplaces, schools, everyone you can think of to help us meet our total. The more tokens we get the more kit we get, and don't forget that chance to play at Hampden. There are 2 tokens in todays paper, so start today.
EVERYONE GET COLLECTING !!!!!!

EKYC v Strathclyde United, Sunday 12 March

This Sunday's match is against Strathclyde United at Brancumhall. The kick off is changed to 1030 at the referees request. Lets hope the weather clears up and we can get another game under our belt.

Training Tuesday 7th March

Training this Tuesday returns to Clairmont High School and will be between 6pm and 7.30pm due to Champions League football. Anyone with Bolton money or quiz sheet money outstanding, please bring it with them.

Netherton Claret v EKYC, Match Cancelled

Tomorrows game against Netherton Claret in Mothwerwell has been cancelled due to a frozen pitch. It is hoped it will be arranged in mid week later in the year.

Netherton Claret v EKYC, Sunday 5 March

This Sundays game is away against Motherwell side Netherton Claret. We are meeting at Hairmyres at 0930 to travel to Motherwell for a 1030 kick off. The pitch is being inspected on Friday, but due to the frost we might not know if the game is on/off til the last minute. Please phone to check on Saturday night.

Daily Record - Kit For Kids Collection

We have succesfully registered in the Daily Record - Kit For Kits promotion.
If you are not aware what it is all about, every day from Saturday 11 March the Daily Record and Sunday Mail will print tokens for collection towards kit for the team. The promotion will run for 8 weeks.

The target limits are ;

Rain Jackets - 1200 tokens - 1 token a day for 8 weeks per player

Strips - 3600 tokens - 2 tokens a day for 8 weeks per player

Track suit and Strips - 4800 - 3 tokens a day for 8 weeks per player

Rain Jackets, Strips, Track suits - 6000 - 4 tokens a day for 8 weeks per player


We are initially going for the rain jackets, but we can upgade our application if we are reaching our goal quickly.

Can I ask everyone to participate in this promotion - Parents, Grandparents, Neighbours, Friends, Work Colleagues, Local Shops to meet the required amount.

I have already taken steps to arrange a collection box in the Spar, Gardenhall and am going to approach Mossneuk Primary to do the same.

As well as team kit, the team who collect the most tokens get to play at Hampden Park, which is a great experience for any youth footballer.

SO COME ON, GET COLLECTING, GET YOUR FRIENDS COLLECTING AND LETS MEET OUR TARGET !!

Training Tuesday 28th February

Due to exams at Claremont, this Tuesday's training has been moved to Jackton Police College and will be from 6pm til 7pm.

Squad for Claremont Game

Claremont AFC 1 EKYC 2

The local derby between Claremont and YC took place in perfect playing conditions at Ballerup Playing Fields. An injury to Scott Mitchell ruled him out of contention, and he may be missing for a couple of weeks. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Our boys started the game well and had Claremont penned into their own half for the first ten minutes. Our pressure resulted in some great play from Ryan Kelly feeding the tireless SAM HILL who ran through on goal and put the ball into the net with the outside of his right foot.

Claremont came storming back and a full length diving save from James Kinniburgh kept us in front. The game was end to end at this time and a very enjoyable spectacle. Sam Hill then turned provider after some good link up play down the right, he swung over a deep cross which RYAN KELLY left foot volleyed high into the net to give us a 2-0 advantage.

We were unlucky not to add to the lead just before half time after a great cross from the right evaded everyone and ran out for a bye kick.

At half time Bobby Barclay replaced Thomas McGuire up front, and Christopher Park replaced Darren Smith in midfield.

Our opponents came out with all guns blazing at the start of the second half and continued the pressure until the final whistle. James Kinniburgh earned his Man of the Match award with some great saves, and being quick off his line to rush the forwards into shooting.

Claremont pulled a goal back with 5 minutes to go when a shot from the right bounced awkwardly in from of James Kinniburgh who could not hold the ball and the striker forced it home, to lead to a chaotic last 5 minutes. Our boys were really under the cosh and Claremont were unlucky not to equalise late on, however our boys hubng on well for a well fought win.

Man of the Match was James Kinniburgh.

The team that started was:
Kinniburgh, Arrol, McCulloch, Gibson, Graham, Crichton, Smith, Kerr, Kelly, McGuire, Hill. Subs; Park, Barclay, Rankin, Elliot & Dingwall.

Claremont AFC v EKYC, Sunday 26 February

This Sunday's game is another local derby against Claremont AFC with a 1000 kick off at Ballerup. We are meeting at the pitches at 0915. If you have not yet paid your Bolton money, please bring your permission slip and money with you.

Training Tuesday 21st February

Training this Tuesday returns to Clairmont High School and will be from 6pm til 7.30pm due to Champions League football being on the television.

EKYC v Baillieston Juniors, Match Cancelled

This mornings game against Baillieston Juniors was called off at the last minute due to a frozen pitch.

EKYC v Baillieston Juniors, Sunday 19th February

This Sundays game is against Baillieston Juniors at Kirkland Park, Strathaven. We are meeting at 0845 at Hairmyres Train Station. If travelling straight to the pitch let me know, and be there for 0915. Due to the rain, the game may be in doubt,so remember to phone and check on Saturday night if the game is on.