The reincarnation of the Scottish National League gave the club the opportunity to cross swords with players from across the nation. Due to circumstances, the intention to enter Division one was thwarted and two of our regular members, Iain McHarg and Billy Patterson signed up to play in Division 2.
The standard was high throughout the season. Although Aberdeen fielded a different team every weekend. Unfortunately, we came up against their strongest outfit and suffered the only 6-0 defeat we had.
2 wins, a draw and 3 defeats left us in 5th place out of 8. Above Stirlingshire 1, Murrayfield 2 and Triangle. (Another team that fielded their strongest team of the season against us).
The competion was excellent experience for our players who have all advanced in standard as a result. Many thanks to George Johnson, who we signed as reserve at the start of the season and who filled in for Billy in the final match. Next seaon's form have already arrived. It should be just as interesting, especially as the juniors of Sterlingshire 2, Blair Fowler, Christopher Wheeler and Co. are promoted from Div 3 having dropped just 5 points the whole of last season.
Monday, April 25, 2011
End of Season Report - Division 1
South Ayrshire’s D1 team finished a mid-table 5th in what was a challenging season. With the demise of the West of Scotland Premier Division, many teams strengthened their squads with former premier players. In the end it was as 2 horse race between Drumchapel A and Knightswood A with Drumchapel’s strength in depth prevailing in the end to win by 3 points.
We had a disappointing run in both cup competitions having to concede in the Division Cup 2nd round due to lack of players. We were pipped by 1 point in the first round of the Handicap by Drumchapel B.
Highlights of the season:
Being one of only 2 teams to beat Knightswood A.
Roy Claxton winning leading player of the year with an average of 86%. The highest average for a player who played in more than 2/3 of matches.
Gary maintained his 41% average in what was a stronger league this season.
Pierre had a disappointing season by his standards falling to 26%.
Special thanks to Chris Main who joined the squad for 2 matches this season.
All in all a controversial season with the range in ability increasing due to ex-premier players filtering down to D1. This led to many one-sided matches and several disgruntled players. The West AGM on May 15th should be quite interesting!
Gary McAlpine
Club Sectetary
We had a disappointing run in both cup competitions having to concede in the Division Cup 2nd round due to lack of players. We were pipped by 1 point in the first round of the Handicap by Drumchapel B.
Highlights of the season:
Being one of only 2 teams to beat Knightswood A.
Roy Claxton winning leading player of the year with an average of 86%. The highest average for a player who played in more than 2/3 of matches.
Gary maintained his 41% average in what was a stronger league this season.
Pierre had a disappointing season by his standards falling to 26%.
Special thanks to Chris Main who joined the squad for 2 matches this season.
All in all a controversial season with the range in ability increasing due to ex-premier players filtering down to D1. This led to many one-sided matches and several disgruntled players. The West AGM on May 15th should be quite interesting!
Gary McAlpine
Club Sectetary
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