OVER 35'sCHALLENGE CUP FINAL

Friday 12th October 2018Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie

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As President of the Scottish Amateur FootballAssociation, I amdelighted towelcomeyouall toThe Excelsior Stadium for tonight’s final of theOver 35’s Challenge Cup.

Wewould all like to congratulate Possil YMAFCand Cumbernauld Colts A.F.C. for reaching thefinal.

We are sure it will be a great spectacle for over 35’s football with bothteams hoping to go on and win the trophy, which of course was wonlast year by one of tonight’s competing teams, Possil YM AFC.

I would also like to thanks Chris Wilson the 35’s match Secretary forall his work and organisation in bringing the competition to itsconclusion tonight, no easy task as I’m sure Chris would agree!

It would be remiss of me not to thank everyone involved withAirdrieonians Football Club, and in particular Scott Hetherington, forallowing us to use this great stadium to stage the Final, and further fortheir outstanding commitment to Amateur Football which I hope andtrust will continue for a long time to come.

In conclusion, I would like to thank all who have been involved in thecompetition, be it players, management or committees, yourdedication, no matter how small is a credit to you, and is very muchappreciated.

I hope you all enjoy this evening’s game, and may the best team onthe night come out triumphant.

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This evening is the culmination of my first season as Match Secretaryand Iwould like to thankall the teamswhoentered this year’s competitionfor their help in getting us to the final. I would also thank all the matchofficial who have officiated in all the round of cup, like themor loath them,without them we would have no football.

Can I also thank the Thomas, Stephen, Mary and George of the SAFAfor their help and advice in the administration of the tournament. Can Ithank all at Airdrie Football Club for allowing us to host the final again thisyear.

Congratulations to both clubs Possil YM and Cumbernauld Colts havingwon through five rounds to reach this year’s final from 63 competingclubs to play here at tonight’s final. Can I also congratulate our matchofficials tonight Referee James Gallacher, Assistant referees RickyCrowe and Ian Hamilton, Fourth Official Raymond Patterson.

The final is a special occasion for both the clubs and match officials andI hope they all enjoy their evening. Having watched a few games inprevious rounds and both semi-finals I am looking forward to an excitingfinal which I am sure will promote over 35s football.

Finally can I wish all involved in tonight’s gameall the very best and hopeeveryone enjoys the occasion.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to allsupporters and in particular to both supporters,player and mangers of both Possil YM andCumbernauld Colts, to Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie,who are playing in tonight’s final for the Over 35sScottish Cup Final.

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Frank ‘the cat‘ Roy (37) - GoalkeeperDon't be fooled be appearance he's usain bolt when the van comes.Scott McLay (43) - DefenderLoves the 35s for the first time everyone is at his pace.William 'nudenut' McKellar (39) - DefenderQuality player when he is allowed out to play.Paul Marshall (35) - Defender‘Rolled ‘ out of retirement but could play another 10 years.Jimmy 'Essex' Rogers (47) - DefenderWhatever the result will be found swinging from a pole dancing pole.David dj Forbes (44) - MidfielderThe Peter pan of football , hopefully he doesn’t need to run away to work tonight.Stevie 'marathon man' Gilmour (45) - MidfielderHas the africa sunset hair and probably done a 10k before kick off.Graeme ‘dragy’ Dragsnes (39) - MidfielderWill be here if rangers don't have a friendly or queen the musical isn’t on.Clint ‘Eastwood ‘ Maxwell (37) - ForwardBetter at shooting than his namesake.David ‘Murphy ‘ Hough (38) - ForwardTop heavy.Jonny 'flash' Gordon (37) - MidfielderNot had a carb since 1989 and occasionally seen since then in a ym strip.Donnie McDonald (39) - ForwardSon in law of the year, hope it’s not his mother in laws birthday tonight.James Mclay (38) - MidfielderOnly stops running when he gets a call out at work.Brian Miller (39) - MidfielderSays he will definitely be match fit this time next year.Nicholas Thomson (35) - DefenderWill last 90 if his teammate stop kicking him.Paul ‘Macca ‘ McIlroy (35) - ForwardNever been this reliable at turning up all his career, long may it continue.Derek ‘20 minutes‘ Walker (37) - DefenderAny longer on the park and we will need an ambulance.David ‘2 buses’ Mills (36) - DefenderThe type of guy every team needs.Kevin ‘the mouth’ McDonnell (38) - Player/ ManagerNo description needed probably just ear plugs.Marc ‘samaras’ McDonnell - (35)Stuart Mitchell (47) - MidfielderSeen in more films than games this year.Paul Donnelly (35) - MidfielderLike all postman, always late but delivers.

GoalkeepersFrank Roy

DefendersScott McLayWilliam McKellarPaul MarshallJimmy RogersDavid ForbesNicholas ThomsonDerek WalkerDavid Mills

MidfieldersStevie GilmourGraham DragsnesJohn GordonJames McLayBrian MillerStuart MitchellPaul Donnelly

ForwardsClint MaxwellDavid HoughDonnie McDonaldPaul McIlroyKevin McDonnellMarc McDonnell

Management TeamKevin McDonnell(Manager)

Derek Rodden(Assistant Manager)

Charles Gourlay(Secretary)

Chris Cartwright(Coach)

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GoalkeeperStuart Kirkwood

DefendersJames OrrIan MaxwellMario PacittiJames LoganNick Heggie

MidfieldersDavid Rowson

Kevin McKendryCraig Logan

Paul FinniganStephen Kerr

Jordan CranstonBilly Ratcliffe

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ForwardsGavin ForsythGordon MoffatStu Carslaw

Gary GranthamGrant Carr

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Stuart Kirkwood (46) – GoalkeeperExcellent goal keeper, with one-on-ones / penalty saves his speciality.James Orr (46) – DefenceCame initially as a RB / CH but developing well as a overlapping full-back, attacking winger.Ian Maxwell (43) – DefenceMainstay of defence for many years but due to a recent job change has not been able to get to playas much recently.Mario Pacitti (41) – DefenceNo nonsense defender and Pollok legend.James Logan (38) – DefenceA revelation at right back and excellent man marker who loves a battle and will run all day for histeam.Nick Heggie (38) - DefenceA newcomer this year and always done well when played.David Rowson (42) - MidfieldSettled well into the o35s - respectful and unassuming off the pitch.Kevin McKendry (39) – MidfieldDangerous from all over the park and a dead-ball specialist.Craig Logan (35) – MidfieldAggressive and very versatile. Can play Midfield or in Defence.Paul Finnigan (39) – MidfieldHas (finally) found his scoring boots in recent months and scoring freely. Biggest game sincehis MoTM performance at the 2012 Junior Scottish Cup Final.Stephen Kerr (35) – MidfieldSettled well into the team.Jordan Cranston (38) – MidfieldBilly Ratcliffe (43) – MidfieldOn his day, a matching winner.John Kerr (38) – MidfieldLong-term targets of the manager for many years.Gavin Forsyth (42) – ForwardDue to experience tending to drop deeper these days to allow our attacking CHs to bomb forward.To many teammates, an inspiration both on and off the pitch.Gordon Moffat (35) – ForwardStu Carslaw (40) – ForwardMatch winner for the Colts so many times over the years. Using his experience more these days andlearning when to conserve his energy and not run as much.Gary Grantham (42) – ForwardThe Thinking Man's Footballer and our very own Frank Lampard. Times his runs perfectly and hasscored many an important goal for the Colts over the years.Grant Carr (35) – ForwardJunior Mendes (42) - ForwardOnce scored a worldy for St Mirrin against against Dunfermline which secure promotion to PremierLeague for the Buddies and will be looking to replicate that feeling again.

Paul Harris (47) – Player \ ManagerA manager staring into the abyss having not won the league in a couple of years.

Possil YM AFC

1st RoundNorthside AFC 2

Possil YM AFC 6

2nd RoundCorkerhill AFC 1

Possil YM AFC 1

(2 – 3 Penalties)

3rd RoundPossil YM AFC 4

Eastercraigs AFC 0

Quarter FinalEasthall Star AFC 1

Possil YM AFC 3

Semi FinalPenilee AFC 3

Possil YM AFC 7

Cumbernauld Colts AFC

1st RoundCumbernauld Colts AFC 5

St Peters Paisley AFC 1

2nd RoundCumbernauls Colts AFC 6

Clyde Valley Rovers (Vets) AFC 3

3rd RoundCumbernauld Colts AFC 0

Viewfield AFC 0

(7 - 6 Penalties)

Quarter FinalBishopton AFC 1

Cumbernauld Colts AFC 5

Semi FinalStenhousemuir AFC 2

Cumbernauld Colts AFC 4

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Final-ExcelsiorStadium,Airdrie

Hon. President : Stuart UrquhartHon. Vice President : Iain CowdenHon. Treasurer : George Dingwall

National Secretary : Thomas McKeownOver 35's Challenge Cup Match Secretary : Chris Wilson

Referee : James GallacherAssistant Referee : Ricky CroweAssistant Referee : Ian Hamilton4th Official : Raymond Patterson

The Scottish Amateur F.A. will not tolerate any form of unacceptableconduct within the stadium. Any persons committing unacceptableconduct and or any person who assists another or others to commitunacceptable conduct, may be refused entry to, or removed from thestadium and banned from future matches of the Scottish Amateur F.A.

If you witness any form of unacceptable conduct, please advise asteward.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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