Royal Albert away on November 19th
Forth will play Royal Albert at Gasworks Park on Saturday November 19th 2pm ko.
Forth at home to Maybole in 2nd round of WOS Cup
Forth have been given another home draw in the 2nd round of the West of Scotland Cup. The Wanderers will take on Maybole Juniors, currently top of the Ayrshire District League with 8 wins out of 9, at Kingshill on a date to be arranged.
Their website can be found here.
Their website can be found here.
Blantyre Victoria 1 Forth Wanderers 2
A thoroughly deserved victory for the Wanderers at Castle Park yesterday although the 2-1 margin didn't reflect the overall superiority of the Forth.
A goal in each half from Kenny Wright ensured the points went back to Kingshill and despite the Vics pulling a goal back, Forth were under more threat from the fog causing an abandonment.
Forth opened brightly and could've been ahead in the first minute when a fine move ended with the Vics keeper blocking a shot from Bryan Felvus with his legs. The Wanderers continued to dominate and it was no surprise when they took the lead. Kenny Wright seized upon a mistake from a Vics defender and fairly leathered the ball past the helpless keeper. The same player went close with a chip shot and also hit the woodwork minutes from the break. Gordon Murphy, playing in a more advanced role than of late, was also causing the Vics defence problems as was Bryan Felvus. Blantyre didn't show much in the first half mainly due to an excellent team performance from the Wanderers, who closed them down quickly and denied them space.
The second half began with Forth again on the front foot and they were handed a further advantage when the Vics were reduced to 10 men on the hour mark. However, just after this, the Vics created an opening which was screwed wide by their number 11. Forth then went two up through a Kenny Wright penalty and the same player had the opportunity to bag another hat-trick when Forth were awarded another penalty. However, this time his weak kick was saved by the Vics keeper.
By this point the fog was beginning to engulf parts of the ground, raising unfounded fears of an abandonment and during this time the Vics pulled a goal back although how and by whom I've no idea as it was lost in the fog. Forth had further chances notably from Craig Crawford who had an excellent free kick well saved by the home keeper. The same player had earlier had three attempts to beat the Vics keeper who did well to block the first two but his third effort appeared to be heading in before Kenny Wright took a touch in an offside position. Mr Wright was insistent it was going wide but I'm not so sure.
Overall, another great three points for the Forth on their travels although their play merited a bigger winning margin. A great team effort in which everyone played their part and sets us up nicely for a vital game away to league leaders Carluke next Saturday.
'Mon the Forth
Forth team : Clark,Napier,Gemmell,McKinlay,Grant,Stevenson,Canning,McGroarty,Wright,
Felvus(Crawford),Murphy
A goal in each half from Kenny Wright ensured the points went back to Kingshill and despite the Vics pulling a goal back, Forth were under more threat from the fog causing an abandonment.
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| Kenny Wright breaks for goal. |
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| Gordon Murphy attempts to block. |
By this point the fog was beginning to engulf parts of the ground, raising unfounded fears of an abandonment and during this time the Vics pulled a goal back although how and by whom I've no idea as it was lost in the fog. Forth had further chances notably from Craig Crawford who had an excellent free kick well saved by the home keeper. The same player had earlier had three attempts to beat the Vics keeper who did well to block the first two but his third effort appeared to be heading in before Kenny Wright took a touch in an offside position. Mr Wright was insistent it was going wide but I'm not so sure.
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| Craig Crawford's goalbound shot is about to be converted by an offside Kenny Wright. |
'Mon the Forth
Forth team : Clark,Napier,Gemmell,McKinlay,Grant,Stevenson,Canning,McGroarty,Wright,
Felvus(Crawford),Murphy
Blantyre Vics Preview
Forth take on the Vics for the second time this season, at Castle Park, Blantyre on Saturday.
The Vics have amassed 11 points so far in the league, starting strongly by inflicting Carluke's only defeat on the opening game of the season by 6 goals to 4. In their 8 games they have scored 19 goals and conceded 20 including 4 to Maryhill in their last league match. However, they had an excellent result in the Junior Cup last week knocking out Jeanfield Swifts by two goals to one and I believe there have been some changes to the squad which faced Forth back in September.
That match ended in a 4 nil victory to the Wanderers, with Kenny Wright and Bryan Felvus both notching doubles, and resulted in Vics manager Alan Shields describing his team as "hopeless" on the Pie and Bovril Junior Forum. He also commented that "the park is a shithole", referring to Kingshill, so I'm sure the Forth lads will be relishing the opportunity to play on, what one would assume to be, a bowling green like surface on Saturday ...
Forth manager Jamie McKenzie has injury doubts over Chris McGroarty and Martin Harty while Marc Napier may also be unavailable. Goalkeeper Glenn Weir returns to the squad.
McBookie Odds :
Blantyre 5/4
Draw 7/2
Forth 6/5
On a final note, I know the scheduling of Junior matches is no picnic, but after playing the Vics for the second time, we're due to face Carluke for the second time despite still having to play Lesmahagow, Wishaw, Royal Albert and Rossvale. Surely there must be a better way ?
'Mon the Forth
The Vics have amassed 11 points so far in the league, starting strongly by inflicting Carluke's only defeat on the opening game of the season by 6 goals to 4. In their 8 games they have scored 19 goals and conceded 20 including 4 to Maryhill in their last league match. However, they had an excellent result in the Junior Cup last week knocking out Jeanfield Swifts by two goals to one and I believe there have been some changes to the squad which faced Forth back in September.
That match ended in a 4 nil victory to the Wanderers, with Kenny Wright and Bryan Felvus both notching doubles, and resulted in Vics manager Alan Shields describing his team as "hopeless" on the Pie and Bovril Junior Forum. He also commented that "the park is a shithole", referring to Kingshill, so I'm sure the Forth lads will be relishing the opportunity to play on, what one would assume to be, a bowling green like surface on Saturday ...
Forth manager Jamie McKenzie has injury doubts over Chris McGroarty and Martin Harty while Marc Napier may also be unavailable. Goalkeeper Glenn Weir returns to the squad.
McBookie Odds :
Blantyre 5/4
Draw 7/2
Forth 6/5
On a final note, I know the scheduling of Junior matches is no picnic, but after playing the Vics for the second time, we're due to face Carluke for the second time despite still having to play Lesmahagow, Wishaw, Royal Albert and Rossvale. Surely there must be a better way ?
'Mon the Forth
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