This first edition features one of the oldest clubs in amateur football, Weirs Recreation AFC. With some inside help I have pulled together some information on this historic club.

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Founded – 1919

Nickname – Weirs

Home Park – Albert Park, Glasgow, G43 3HR (named after Prince Albert who officially opened the ground during the clubs year of forming in 1919)

How They Began – Weirs started out as a group of colleagues from a major industrial concern called Weir Pumps near to Hampden Park who wished to form their own football team. The company pulled funds together to provide their employees with a park in Newlands where several sports including football, cricket, tennis and bowling could be enjoyed. Both football parks are located in the picturesque surroundings of the River Cart with the bigger of the two being identical in size to Hampden, the national stadium. The ground remains the home of Weirs to this day.

Manager – Martin “Gus” Guthrie

League – Caledonian League, Division 1A. Weirs were founding members of “The Cale” at its inception in 1983.

Current League Position – 7th

Club Honours –

Scottish Cup 1958

West of Scotland Cup 1977

Scottish Amateur Football League Div 1, 1950, 1958, 1978, Div 2, 1957, Div 3,
1938, Reserve Div 1, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, Reserve Div 3, 1981

Coronation Cup 1956, 1957, 1960

Hall Cup 1955, 1957, 1973

Ball Trophy 1957, 1964, 1968, 1969

Greater Glasgow Premier League Cup 1994

Finest Hour – Winning the Scottish Amateur Cup in 1958

Players To Watch – Ryan Bayless 17 year old Midfielder, Ross Barr 17 year old Attacking
Midfielder, Stuart Collins 18 year old Goalkeeper, Dean McGinnity 24 year old Attacking Midfielder, Tony Stirling 25 year old Striker.

Sponsors – Hairstop, Guthrie Landscapes

Social Media Accounts – Facebook Weir Recreation Afc Twitter @weirs_rec

All Time Top Scorer – Ross Wilson (tbc) who has contributed over 150 goals.

Favourite Away Day – Rothesay Brandane

Rivals – Muirend, Giffnock North

Number 1 Fan – Marion Cartwright who has been supporting the club for over 30 years and who is now a life member.

Famous Players – Davie Hay, Tommy Sheridan