GHA U18 Awards Night -The end or the beginning? (More Photos from the Night)

by Peter Mathieson on Monday July 13, 2009
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For the first time in a fair number of years the senior section of the club will have significant rise in its playing number as the U18s graduate, with honours, from junior rugby. The squad came together 11 years ago and still contains 5 of its original members Gordon Adams, Daniel Clafferty, David Stoddart, Scott Mathieson & Jamie Auld along with the one of the original coaches Disco Boab Auld.

Throughout its term this squad has had numerous successes, both district & national, including

U15 - Glasgow Cup winners,

U16 & U18 - Semi finalists Scottish Cup

U18 - Glasgow League winners

The recent awards night was hosted by Alex Millar, a long term supporter of the Junior section and recently retired Club President. In the first of the post dinner speeches the squad was formally handed on to the senior section by team manager Peter Mathieson and they were accepted by first team coach Paul Tyler who recognised their potential and benefit they will bring throughout the senior teams.

Team captain, Euan Greer, then reviewed the recent season including consoling David Stoddart who had been feeling baa’d recently. Chief coach Iain Biggin responded in his own inimitable manner by highlighting not only the step up required but the benefits gained from being part of the senior section.
In addition the following players were recognised

Most Improved Player- Matt Kidd (Horse)

Squad Player & “Poser of the year award”- Boris Boum(Poser)

Player’s Player- David Stoddart (Baa Baa)

Coaches Player- Gordon Adams(Birthday Boy)

Outstanding Achievement- Euan Greer(Captain Courageous)


The evening and the life of this squad was rounded off in suitable fashion with the presentation of the U18 Glasgow League Trophy to the squad by Alex Millar who also welcomed the squad to the senior section.


Click on Trophy Image for Image Gallery of the night.
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3 Comments


alex millar - June 17th, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Peter

A thoroughly enjoyable evening with a super squad It should be our aim to ensure that as many of these young rugby players continue to enjoy the sport at GHA they were and are a credit to the club and look forward to many more coming up through our ranks
Alex

ian robin - June 19th, 2009 at 5:57 AM
it seems the future of the gazelles is in safe hands as these guys have great team spirit...long may it continue!
all the best guys, and well done to all the coaches and backroom boys for their efforts over the years.
TJ Lefty


JIM DOUGLAS - June 22nd, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Thanks for inviting me to the awards evening Peter. I really enjoyed watching the under 18's throughout the year.

I will watch with interest as the individuals progress through the senior ranks.

Jim


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