Next’s
The last 12 months have certainly been eventful for the IFA League side that came just hours from disbanding early last season. Pather man Fraser has been pivotal in the transformation from no hopers to league leaders. However, it has taken time to change the side’s fortunes. Fraser’s first win took five months but since then form has improved dramatically culminating in a fantastic showing at the WorldNet tournament in Leeds which saw Motherwell’s representatives reach the quarter finals. Last weekend saw the team pick up its first silverwear by winning the Scottish Supporters Masters tournament.
‘Absolute nightmare’ and fortieth choice left back Philip Speedie assumes control for this friendly match and will preside over a large squad which includes eight of the nine players who triumphed in Falkirk, this means Graeme Farmer will return in goals after missing out against the Harry Wraggs. He’ll be joined by Dave Hendry should also make the starting line up after his absence. Scott Mullen will also get his first action of the season.
Defender Graeme Ramage is unavailable while midfield man Darryn Alexander has been banned by manager Fraser after allegations that his goal celebrations against PTFC.net were woefully short of the standard he expects. Ross Mitchell (liver and kidneys) and Chris Miller (ankle) both face late fitness tests.
Expected Squad
Graeme Farmer |
Ross Mitchell |
Malcolm Boyd |
Gavin Hepworth |
John Hendry |
Ross Cunningham |
Tony O Neill |
David Hendry |
Ross Galloway |
Joe Lynas |
David Wyper |
Philip Speedie |
Chris Miller |
Mark Gardiner |
Ross Clark |
Scott Mullen |
Last Starting 11
Ross Clark |
Ross Mitchell |
Gavin Hepworth |
John Hendry |
Ross Cunningham |
David Fraser |
Graeme Ramage |
Derek Wilson |
Ross Galloway |
Joe Lynas |
Philip Speedie |
Leading Scorers
David Hendry | 6 |
Joe Lynas | 6 |
Craig Pettigrew | 3 |
Darryn Alexander | 2 |
Mark Gardiner | 1 |
Chris Miller | 1 |
Derek Wilson | 1 |
Appearances
Ross Mitchell | 4 |
Gavin Hepworth | 4 |
Ross Galloway | 4 |
Joe Lynas | 4 |
Ross Cunningham | 3 |
Yellow Cards
Ross Mitchell | 1 |
Form
Away v Harry Wraggs | 0-0 D |
Home v Arab FC | 4-0 W |
Home v PTFC.net | 6-1 W |
Home v Parcelona | 11-1 W |