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'Mon the Forth !
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'Mon the Forth !
Forth Wanderers news,match reports,photos etc. can now be found over at www.forthwanderers.com.
'Mon the Forth !
Forth Wanderers 0 Maryhill 3
The Wanderers lost 3-0 to Maryhill this afternoon at the John Cumming Stadium in Carluke. The visitors raced into a 3-0 lead by the interval after an excellent first half performance and although Forth had more of the game in the second half they couldn't breach the 'Hill defence.
Forth welcomed back striker Kenny Wright, making his second debut, in place of the injured Martin Harty while Stephen McQuade and Gordon Murphy came in for Craig Crawford and Chris McQuade.
Maryhill, with the wind at their backs in the first half, started in a determined manner and fashioned several attacks in the opening 5 minutes. Forth created their first chance on 6 minutes when a Jamie McKenzie free kick found Gordon Murphy in the box, but his shot was deflected for a corner. The 'Hill continued to cause the Forth defence problems with their high tempo attacks and David Grant did well to deflect a netbound shot for a corner on 8 minutes. Maryhill then created a further couple of chances but on both occasions shot wide from good positions.
The Wanderers responded when good work from Kenny Wright and Jamie McKenzie released Marc Howson on the right and he beat his man and fired in a dangerous cross which was cleared for a corner. The corner was played to Jamie McKenzie on the edge of the box but he was fouled before getting his shot away. From the resultant free kick, Chris McGroarty brought out a smart save from the visiting keeper.
Maryhill continued to attack at every opportunity and took the lead on 21 minutes when a cross from the right was expertly dispatched by Alan Murray at the near post. The visitors had the opportunity to extend their lead a mere four minutes later when awarded a penalty after a rash David Grant challenge. Ryan Scobie took the kick but JC Hutchison in the Forth goal was equal to it, diving to his right to make a tremendous save. However, Scobie was not to be denied and popped up after 29 minutes to neatly finish a cross from the right to make it 2-0. To make matters worse for the Wanderers, Scobie broke through a minute from the interval and finished well past Hutchison to make it 3-0 at the break.
Jamie McKenzie brought out a save from the 'Hill keeper as Forth began the second half looking to reduce the deficit but the visitors were soon on the offensive and Forth keeper Hutchison had to look lively on several occasions keep the score at 3-0. The Wanderers brought on all three substitutes in an attempt to get back into the game and as the second half progressed began to exert some pressure of their own.
Craig Crawford went close with a shot before a perfectly flighted McKenzie free kick picked out Kenny Wright in the box, but the striker headed over with the goal at his mercy. Barry Canning then headed over from a Wright cross and Chris Gordon also fired narrowly wide. Maryhill continued to look dangerous whenever they attacked but despite the best efforts of both sides the score remained 3-0 at the finish.
A proverbial bad day at the office for the Wanderers against an impressive Maryhill side. We'll dust ourselves down, move on and look forward to what should be another tough encounter with Johnstone Burgh next week.
'Mon the Forth
Forth team : Hutchison,Howson,McQuade(Storrie),Grant(Crawford),Gibb,McKenzie,
Canning,McGroarty,Wright,Gordon,Murphy(Traynor)
Forth welcomed back striker Kenny Wright, making his second debut, in place of the injured Martin Harty while Stephen McQuade and Gordon Murphy came in for Craig Crawford and Chris McQuade.
Maryhill, with the wind at their backs in the first half, started in a determined manner and fashioned several attacks in the opening 5 minutes. Forth created their first chance on 6 minutes when a Jamie McKenzie free kick found Gordon Murphy in the box, but his shot was deflected for a corner. The 'Hill continued to cause the Forth defence problems with their high tempo attacks and David Grant did well to deflect a netbound shot for a corner on 8 minutes. Maryhill then created a further couple of chances but on both occasions shot wide from good positions.
The Wanderers responded when good work from Kenny Wright and Jamie McKenzie released Marc Howson on the right and he beat his man and fired in a dangerous cross which was cleared for a corner. The corner was played to Jamie McKenzie on the edge of the box but he was fouled before getting his shot away. From the resultant free kick, Chris McGroarty brought out a smart save from the visiting keeper.
Maryhill continued to attack at every opportunity and took the lead on 21 minutes when a cross from the right was expertly dispatched by Alan Murray at the near post. The visitors had the opportunity to extend their lead a mere four minutes later when awarded a penalty after a rash David Grant challenge. Ryan Scobie took the kick but JC Hutchison in the Forth goal was equal to it, diving to his right to make a tremendous save. However, Scobie was not to be denied and popped up after 29 minutes to neatly finish a cross from the right to make it 2-0. To make matters worse for the Wanderers, Scobie broke through a minute from the interval and finished well past Hutchison to make it 3-0 at the break.
Jamie McKenzie brought out a save from the 'Hill keeper as Forth began the second half looking to reduce the deficit but the visitors were soon on the offensive and Forth keeper Hutchison had to look lively on several occasions keep the score at 3-0. The Wanderers brought on all three substitutes in an attempt to get back into the game and as the second half progressed began to exert some pressure of their own.
Craig Crawford went close with a shot before a perfectly flighted McKenzie free kick picked out Kenny Wright in the box, but the striker headed over with the goal at his mercy. Barry Canning then headed over from a Wright cross and Chris Gordon also fired narrowly wide. Maryhill continued to look dangerous whenever they attacked but despite the best efforts of both sides the score remained 3-0 at the finish.
A proverbial bad day at the office for the Wanderers against an impressive Maryhill side. We'll dust ourselves down, move on and look forward to what should be another tough encounter with Johnstone Burgh next week.
'Mon the Forth
Forth team : Hutchison,Howson,McQuade(Storrie),Grant(Crawford),Gibb,McKenzie,
Canning,McGroarty,Wright,Gordon,Murphy(Traynor)
New Year Draw Winners
The Forth Wanderers New Year raffle was drawn this afternoon and the winners are shown below. Many thanks to all those who bought tickets and contributed valuable funds to the Wanderers.
£100 - JP Innes
£50 - Jimmy Lindsay
£25 - Liza Mutch
£25 - A. Mooney
Glenmuir Sweater - Susan Robinson
Malt Whisky - David Cairns
Tullamore Dew - Tam Lindsay
Baileys - Mary McCue
Port - Ethan Boyd
Red Wine - Sasha Jack
Red Wine - Martin Paul
Red Wine - Bobby McDonald
White Wine - Willie McLeod
White Wine - Dougie Brodie
Maryhill Match Moved to Carluke
This Saturday's match with Maryhill has been moved to the John Cumming Stadium in Carluke. Please note, the game will now kick off at 15:00 instead of 13:45
Rutherglen Glencairn 2 Forth Wanderers 2 (5-4 pens)
Forth lost on penalties to Rutherglen Glencairn at the Clyde Gateway Stadium after fighting back from 2 goals down. The Wanderers goals were scored by Gordon Murphy and Martin Harty.
Great credit has to go to the Glens ground staff for actually getting the match on despite the recent weather and the pitch didn't detract from an entertaining cup tie.
The Wanderers selected the same starting line up as at Yoker back on the 17th of November, but it was the home side who started the brighter. A couple of early chances were spurned, one fired straight at keeper Hutchison before Agnew beat the Forth offside trap only to screw the ball wide. In reply, Chris McQuade found himself in a good position but blasted high and wide. The home side were dominant at this stage and it was no surprise when they took the lead on 22 minutes when a corner from the right was met by the head of Agnew, who narrowly beat Hutchison to the ball and headed home from a couple of yards. Martin Harty was next to try his luck for Forth but although his shot beat home keeper Montgomery it was also wide of the post.
Just after the half hour, Jamie McKenzie was booked for a foul on Agnew as he ran through on goal and from the resultant free kick McAlpine gave Hutchison no chance, finding the net via the inside of the post with the keeper rooted to the spot. The home side then tried to make the tie safe with a string of chances but Hutchison was in excellent form and was equal to whatever the Glens could throw at him. Forth went close just prior to half time when a Craig Crawford free kick had Montgomery scrambling across his line but it ended just the wrong side of the post.
The Glens began the second half again on the front foot but the Wanderers gradually worked their way back into the game aided by a couple of substitutions. Stephen McQuade came on for Crawford, and slotted in at left back allowing Scott Gibb to move to his favoured position at centre back and Jamie McKenzie to move into midfield. Gordon Murphy had also come on for Chris McQuade and it was Murphy who reduced the deficit on 67 minutes with a sublime chip. A McKenzie free kick into the box was only half cleared and fell to Murphy who made space for himself and then deftly chipped the ball into the corner of the net giving Montgomery no chance. Just prior to this Martin Harty had gone close from a Chris Gordon cross and two minutes after the goal,Chris McGroarty was presented with an opportunity following another Gordon cross but fired wide.
Forth were playing with far more confidence now and a good run from Tony Traynor saw him elect to pass when a shot looked like the better option and the chance was gone. Chris Gordon then just failed to connect with a great Murphy cross as the Wanderers went all out for an equaliser. Agnew could however have confirmed victory for the home side in the dying minutes but despite rounding Hutchison, the keeper managed to get back and block for a corner. Forth were not to be denied though and a cleverly weighted ball from McKenzie found Harty in the box and his accurate header found the corner of the net for the equaliser. Penalties it was.
Glencairn scored first before McKenzie missed for Forth. Hutchison saved the next Glens penalty allowing Harty to even things up. The home side then scored their third before Murphy missed for Forth. Incredibly, the next Glens kick came off the bar and McGroarty restored parity. The next five penalties were scored, Gordon and Traynor netting for Forth, before David Grant struck the final penalty high over the bar giving Glencairn the victory, 5-4 on penalties.
Considering the long lay off and the fact that Glencairn are two divisions above the Wanderers, Forth can take a lot of positives into the next match at home to Maryhill.
Some further photos can be found here.
Forth team : Hutchison,Howson(Traynor),Gibb,McKenzie,Grant,Crawford(S.McQuade),Canning, McGroarty,Harty,Gordon,C.McQuade(Murphy)
Great credit has to go to the Glens ground staff for actually getting the match on despite the recent weather and the pitch didn't detract from an entertaining cup tie.
The Wanderers selected the same starting line up as at Yoker back on the 17th of November, but it was the home side who started the brighter. A couple of early chances were spurned, one fired straight at keeper Hutchison before Agnew beat the Forth offside trap only to screw the ball wide. In reply, Chris McQuade found himself in a good position but blasted high and wide. The home side were dominant at this stage and it was no surprise when they took the lead on 22 minutes when a corner from the right was met by the head of Agnew, who narrowly beat Hutchison to the ball and headed home from a couple of yards. Martin Harty was next to try his luck for Forth but although his shot beat home keeper Montgomery it was also wide of the post.
Just after the half hour, Jamie McKenzie was booked for a foul on Agnew as he ran through on goal and from the resultant free kick McAlpine gave Hutchison no chance, finding the net via the inside of the post with the keeper rooted to the spot. The home side then tried to make the tie safe with a string of chances but Hutchison was in excellent form and was equal to whatever the Glens could throw at him. Forth went close just prior to half time when a Craig Crawford free kick had Montgomery scrambling across his line but it ended just the wrong side of the post.
The Glens began the second half again on the front foot but the Wanderers gradually worked their way back into the game aided by a couple of substitutions. Stephen McQuade came on for Crawford, and slotted in at left back allowing Scott Gibb to move to his favoured position at centre back and Jamie McKenzie to move into midfield. Gordon Murphy had also come on for Chris McQuade and it was Murphy who reduced the deficit on 67 minutes with a sublime chip. A McKenzie free kick into the box was only half cleared and fell to Murphy who made space for himself and then deftly chipped the ball into the corner of the net giving Montgomery no chance. Just prior to this Martin Harty had gone close from a Chris Gordon cross and two minutes after the goal,Chris McGroarty was presented with an opportunity following another Gordon cross but fired wide.
Forth were playing with far more confidence now and a good run from Tony Traynor saw him elect to pass when a shot looked like the better option and the chance was gone. Chris Gordon then just failed to connect with a great Murphy cross as the Wanderers went all out for an equaliser. Agnew could however have confirmed victory for the home side in the dying minutes but despite rounding Hutchison, the keeper managed to get back and block for a corner. Forth were not to be denied though and a cleverly weighted ball from McKenzie found Harty in the box and his accurate header found the corner of the net for the equaliser. Penalties it was.
Glencairn scored first before McKenzie missed for Forth. Hutchison saved the next Glens penalty allowing Harty to even things up. The home side then scored their third before Murphy missed for Forth. Incredibly, the next Glens kick came off the bar and McGroarty restored parity. The next five penalties were scored, Gordon and Traynor netting for Forth, before David Grant struck the final penalty high over the bar giving Glencairn the victory, 5-4 on penalties.
Considering the long lay off and the fact that Glencairn are two divisions above the Wanderers, Forth can take a lot of positives into the next match at home to Maryhill.
Some further photos can be found here.
Forth team : Hutchison,Howson(Traynor),Gibb,McKenzie,Grant,Crawford(S.McQuade),Canning, McGroarty,Harty,Gordon,C.McQuade(Murphy)
Game On !
After a 9am pitch inspection, today's game against Rutherglen Glencairn is on.
Amazed but delighted !
Tomorrow's Game
I was down at the Clyde Gateway Stadium this morning and had a chat with the Glencairn secretary, Alex Forbes, who invited me to take a walk on the pitch and see conditions for myself. Currently sodden with small patches of surface water so, unless the rain ceases and the wind gets up, it's looking like another blank Saturday for the Wanderers.
Away to Rutherglen on Saturday 29th
The West of Scotland Cup tie away to Rutherglen Glencairn will now take place this Saturday, 29th December, at the Clyde Gateway Stadium ko 13:45. This replaces the scheduled league match away to Cambuslang.
Glencairn Game Off
Today's game with Rutherglen Glencairn has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Johnstone Burgh at home on 12th January
Forth will play Johnstone Burgh at Kingshill Park on Saturday 12th January 2013 ko 13:45.
Weather permitting of course ...
Weather permitting of course ...
Vale of Leven Game
Kingshill Park is still frozen, see photos below, and it looks certain that the game against Vale of Leven tomorrow will be postponed. Official confirmation of the postponement will be given once received.
New Year Draw Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now available for the Forth Wanderers New Year draw and can be obtained from any of the committee. The recent lack of home games and resultant income means that this is a welcome source of revenue for the club and all tickets purchased are greatly appreciated.
Central League Cup Draw
The Wanderers have been drawn at home to Lanark in the first round of the Central League Cup. The winners are away to Renfrew in the second round. Dates to be announced.
First Fixture of 2013 Announced
The Wanderers will play Maryhill at Kingshill Park on Saturday 5th January 2013 ko 13:45.
Forth v Maryhill - Game Off
Today's game against Maryhill, due to have been played in Carluke, has been called off as the park is virtually a solid sheet of ice.
Maryhill Match - Venue Switch
Saturday's match against Maryhill has been moved from Kingshill Park to the John Cumming Stadium in Carluke, kick off 13:45.
New Fixtures
Forth v Maryhill Saturday 8th December 13:45 ko
Forth v Vale of Leven Saturday 15th December 13:45 ko
Maryhill Game Switched to Lochburn Park
Saturday's match against Maryhill has been switched to Lochburn Park with Kingshill unplayable. The game going ahead is obviously weather dependent although the park was playable last night. Updates when we get them.
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