Sue Denim Posted August 3, 2023 Report Posted August 3, 2023 Great start to the season for Paisley’s other 2 senior clubs - after 2 matches in the West of Scotland 4th Division, Glenvale are top and St Peter’s are second on goal difference I was there last night to see Glenvale beat Barry McLaughlin’s Thorn Athletic 4-3 in an end to end local derby. Unfortunately, neither club is actually playing in Paisley at the moment! 😆 Glenvale usually play out if Ferguslie Sports Centre but it’s getting a refit. On a temporary basis, they are playing at St Anthony’s McKenna Park in Cardonald until the refit is complete. St Peter’s meanwhile have been playing at Renfrew Juniors for the past couple of years. Not sure if they’ll ever be back in Paisley? You’d think that maybe Seedhill would be suitable? Morar playing fields would have them in Glenburn, where they originated, but I’d imagine that would cost a few bob to get up to senior football scratch. Looking forward to getting to as many Glenvale matches as possible. Promotion to the 3rd Division would be an amazing achievement. Quote
HSS Posted August 3, 2023 Report Posted August 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Sue Denim said: Morar playing fields would have them in Glenburn, where they originated, but I’d imagine that would cost a few bob to get up to senior football scratch. Where are the Morar playing fields? Quote
Slarti Posted August 3, 2023 Report Posted August 3, 2023 Where are the Morar playing fields?Think he means Moredun. Quote
linwood buddie Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Slarti said: 2 hours ago, HSS said: Where are the Morar playing fields? Think he means Moredun. Is Moredun still being used when I went passed it last week looked nothing like the place I remember , even the changing room looked quite forgotten about. Quote
Slarti Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 Is Moredun still being used when I went passed it last week looked nothing like the place I remember , even the changing room looked quite forgotten about.I don't think it is but not 100% sure. Still think that's where he was referring to, though. Quote
HSS Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, linwood buddie said: Is Moredun still being used when I went passed it last week looked nothing like the place I remember , even the changing room looked quite forgotten about. The changing rooms were demolished last year!!! Quote
SamSmith99 Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) I think St Peter’s long term plan is to use Moredun but I’m not sure when they’ll start the work on it to make it a proper venue for that level. Edited August 4, 2023 by SamSmith99 Quote
linwood buddie Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 7 hours ago, HSS said: The changing rooms were demolished last year!!! Well they are definitely forgotten about now , no idea what made me think they were still standing. Quote
shull Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 56 minutes ago, linwood buddie said: Well they are definitely forgotten about now , no idea what made me think they were still standing. My daughter's team play a few of their matches at Moredun. There are portacabins available for changing and storing equipment like goalposts and nets. Portacabins also at The Marshes for equipment. Quote
shull Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 Governments, the Council and maybe Sponsors could help fund a new Stadium , similar to Renfrew's within the Paisley area. It could then be leased and shared by Glenvale and St Peter's . Outwith their matchdays, other youth teams in Renfrewshire and beyond could hire the facility. Could be built at the Marshes , Moredun , Seedhill or Ralston Penilee Road . Quote
shull Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 Alternatively, convert St Mirren Park to AstroTurf and allow Glenvale, St Peter's and other Clubs to play at our home, for reasonable rental fees . Quote
Cookie Monster Posted August 4, 2023 Report Posted August 4, 2023 One of the problems with Moredun is that it is used as a flood prevention measure. Not sure how regularly it gets used but I'd rule it out in that case for a Senior clubs use. Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 4, 2023 Author Report Posted August 4, 2023 19 hours ago, HSS said: Where are the Morar playing fields? 18 hours ago, Slarti said: 19 hours ago, HSS said: Where are the Morar playing fields? Think he means Moredun. Yeh, Moredun, had Morar Drive in my head for some reason! Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 4, 2023 Author Report Posted August 4, 2023 15 hours ago, HSS said: The changing rooms were demolished last year!!! They’ve got some containers there now which I think are being used as changing rooms now. Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 4, 2023 Author Report Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: One of the problems with Moredun is that it is used as a flood prevention measure. Not sure how regularly it gets used but I'd rule it out in that case for a Senior clubs use. Yeh, i can’t see them being able to use it. The only other venue, other than Ferguslie, I can think of that might be suitable is Seedhill? Or rent the pitch at Glennifer High School? 😆 Edited August 4, 2023 by Sue Denim Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 4, 2023 Author Report Posted August 4, 2023 5 hours ago, shull said: Governments, the Council and maybe Sponsors could help fund a new Stadium , similar to Renfrew's within the Paisley area. It could then be leased and shared by Glenvale and St Peter's . Outwith their matchdays, other youth teams in Renfrewshire and beyond could hire the facility. Could be built at the Marshes , Moredun , Seedhill or Ralston Penilee Road . Seedhill already has an Astro pitch, enclosed, with floodlights and changing facilities. Not sure if there is something about it not being suitable Glenvale only supposed to be at St Anthony’s until Ferguslie has been refitted but a quick google suggests it won’t be complete until April The problem with St Anthony’s is that it’s not Astro and doesn’t have floodlights, so at the mercy of not too many games being cancelled and then having to wait until lighter nights to fit in postponed matches. Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 5, 2023 Author Report Posted August 5, 2023 Glenvale away to 3rd placed Eglinton at Kilwinning today. Unfortunately not able to make it. Been following in Twitter though and Glenvale 4-1 up with 20 mins to go and Eglinton now down to 10 men This is a cracking start to the season! Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 5, 2023 Author Report Posted August 5, 2023 5-1 win away to 3rd placed Eglinton today for Glenvale to maintain a perfect start to the season and remain top of the league Unfortunately wasn’t able to make it but will be having a few celebratory beers this evening with someone who was there 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 Very winnable home game against Royal Albert next week too! Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 5, 2023 Author Report Posted August 5, 2023 Hearing that Barry McLaughlin has left the Thorn…. Quote
shull Posted August 5, 2023 Report Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Sue Denim said: Hearing that Barry McLaughlin has left the Thorn…. Out with a victory Thorn 5 Lugar Boswell Thistle 1 Quote
shull Posted August 5, 2023 Report Posted August 5, 2023 Result Easterhouse FA 1 St Peter's 7 (seven) Quote
Sue Denim Posted August 5, 2023 Author Report Posted August 5, 2023 St Peter’s top of the league on goal after putting 7 past Easterhouse away today Barry forced out by the old guard at the Thorn, he pulled out a resignation letter Eglinton tried to wind up Glenvale with “burgh rejects” taunts today, backfired big time Absolutely no one considered Glenvale to be contenders this season. Quote
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