The 1st XI have their final training session tomorrow before the trip through to Pollock on Saturday.  Co-managers Mike Lawson and Sam Lynch have both watched our opponents and have certainly been impressed.  Dan Gerrard, Kenny Young and Struan Preston are likely to be in the squad after being missing last Saturday, skipper Stewart Fowlie also made training last night and may also return.  

There are still a couple of spaces on the team bus and for those travelling by car/rail the following directions have been copied from the Pollock FC website.

A big crowd is expected so be early for the 3pm kick off.

How to get to Newlandsfield Park:

By Car: Newlandsfield Park is located just off Kilmarnock Road in Shawlands, Glasgow. Parking isn’t normally a problem in the streets near the ground. If you are coming from Glasgow city centre, head straight out of the city Southwards then once in Shawlands, turn right into Newlandsfield Road which is straight after Pollokshaws East station.

If coming from the M77, exit Junction 2 and follow the B762 through Pollok Country Park (back across the motorway if you’re coming from the South, otherwise a left turn at the top of the ramp). Pass under a railway bridge and at roundabout ahead take the 2nd exit into Nether Auldhouse Road. Take 3rd left into Auldhouse Road and follow to end. At end of Auldhouse Road, turn left onto Kilmarnock Road then left at the lights into Newlandsfield Road. The stadium is now visible.

By Train: Pollokshaws East station is adjacent to the park. Alternate services from Glasgow Central to Newton stop here among others, journey time is 10 minutes.

The 2nd XI beat Gala Fairydean 2 – 0 last night at Netherdale in a friendly before both teams play in their respective Scottish Cups on Saturday – goals scored by Nick reid and Steven Malin 

We lost 1- 0 down at Coldstream today to a goal scored just after the hour mark.  On the day we missed a few chances but so did Coldstream. 

We now need to focus on the Scottish Cup game next saturday against Pollock who drew 2- 2 with Arthurlie today.

The 2nd XI and 3rd XI games were postponed today.

the Spartans Coaches golf day is taking place on Friday 3 October at Prestonfield golf club. 1st tee off time 1.30 (Texas scamble format). All adults teams represented with hopefully a sponsors team as well as a Jimmy Murray select team.

The day will start with meeting at Max Preston’s hotel for a roll and coffee at 12.30, round of golf and then back to the hotel for some food and refreshments. Cost for the day £30. There will be a few prizes up for grabs. it has been a very enjoyable experience since it started 2 years ago.

Spartans carried out a demolition job on Berwick Rangers in their first round clash in this season’s SFA Youth Cup at City Park and the Capital combine had virtually booked their place in the draw for the second round by leading 6-1 at half-time! This game on a very heavy pitch with sludge and rubbish stewn around the railings that mark off the playing field at City Park was quite exceptional at the start, with both teams playing impressive football, but the home side gradually took command with Bradley Snodgrass in tremendous form in the midfield for Spartans.

The attacks on the Berwick goal increased with Dale Murray looking exceptional on the right wing. The Spartans No 7 was one of the star performers in the home side’s attack force in the first half, along with Chris Smith and Steven Philp. Berwick were pushed back as the intensity of the Spartans attacks built up and when the impressive Dale Murray on the right turned the Berwick inside out before delivering a great ball across for Michael Fruish to open the home side’s account in the 7th minute, the Berwick side looked to be struggling to hold back the tide. (more…)

Just a reminder that the club will run a supporters bus to Pollock for the Scottish Cup game a week on Saturday.  The bus(es) will leave the centre of Edinburgh at 12 noon (venues tba).  As before the club will subsidise the cost.  It will cost £7 for adults and £5 for concession.  To book you space on the bus please email Cameron  on: Cameron_hobbs@blueyonder.co.uk.  Cameron’s mobile is 07962 353645 to book by phone.

The bus is filling up nicely and if you want to guarantee your seat we would advise contacting Cameron a.s.a.p. to guarantee your place.

Due to the monsoon conditions the game tonight away to Preston Athletic has been postponed.  The rearranged date will be announced soon.