Edinburgh University aim to upset league leaders Glynhill Kelburne

 

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League leaders Glynhill Kelburne will look to maintain their six point lead at the top of the Aberdeen Asset Management National League Division One with a win against Edinburgh University on Saturday.  Whilst they sit comfortably at the top of the table, Ralph’s men have shown some vulnerability at times this season.  The students have players that are capable of troubling the Paisley side if they can execute their game plan successfully.  For Moodie’s men to prevail they will have to contain the Christie brothers and internationalists Lee Morton and Michael Bremner.
A Dundee derby this weekend as we see Dundee’s top two teams, Dundee Wanderers and Grove Menzieshill, clash on Tayside.  Menzieshill will start the match as favourites having gotten back to winning ways in a crucial match against PSL Team Sports Clydesdale last weekend.  Dundee Wanderers by contrast have only picked up one win this season, over Grange back in September.  Despite their low points tally, Wanderers are a difficult team to beat and will be keen to have the bragging rights over their city rivals come full time.  A closer encounter than earlier in the season where Menzieshill prevailed 6-2, but a win for Anderson’s men nonetheless.
At the top end of the table second placed Hillhead travel east to face fifth placed Grange in what promises to be a classic encounter.  Grange will be keen to avenge a 4-1 defeat to Hillhead earlier in the season, a scoreline symptomatic of a slow start by the Stags.  Grange have recovered their form since then and with games in hand can go level on points with their opponents if results go in their favour.  Hillhead coach Keith Joss is happy with his team’s form going into the match; “Grange will be a stern test but I have been happy with recent performances and I am confident that we have the players to win the match.”  A win for Hillhead would see them continue to pressure leaders Glynhill Kelburne and maintain their push for the play offs.
Aberdeen welcome Western Wildcats to Counteswells on Saturday.  Whilst on paper a win for Western may seem like a formality, it will be far from easy.  Gordonians have been unlucky not to add to their points tally this season with six matches lost by a single goal, the highlight a thrilling 5-4 loss to Glynhill Kelburne.  These close fought matches are testimony to the young side’s discipline and resolve.  Both teams can score goals, so the key battle will be in defence.  Western Captain Peter Martin is aware of the challenge facing his side. “Gordonians are a better team than their league position suggests so we know it will be a difficult game.”  A tight match which could go either way.
PSL Team Sport Clydesdale face an on form Inverleith at Titwood on Saturday, only to aware that a win is a must if they are to maintain their hopes of a top four finish this season.  John McKnight’s men have failed to win in their last five outings, with draws particularly damaging to their points tally.  Inverleith by contrast have recaptured some form, undefeated in their last three matches with wins against Edinburgh University and Gordonians as highlights.  Although a top four finish is beyond them, Inverleith will be keen to continue to their recent return to form with the indoor season only weeks away.  Another closely fought match in which Clydesdale’s greater need for a win may prove decisive.
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With a place in the top four out of reach for both GHK and Watsonians, both team’s attention will now turn to  improving their performances and building up confidence as they prepare for the challenges of a relegation pool.  Of the two teams, both of whom were promoted from National League Two last season, GHK have been the most successful in terms on points on the board, with three wins.  Watsonians, however, have demonstrated real grit in recent weeks with close fought defeats against higher placed opposition.  This promises to be a very closely fought match, for which the winner will take huge confidence looking forward.
Life does not get any easier for Grange ladies who are once again marooned at the bottom of the table having been deducted three points for an administrative misdemeanour.  They do, however, have an opportunity to jump up to as high as eighth if they can beat Western Wildcats at home on Saturday.  The last time the two sides met Western were comfortable winners 3-1 at Auchenhowie.  Grange have recovered their form since then and with home advantage will be looking for a result in this bottom of the table clash.
If Glynhill Kelburne are to make an unlikely charge for the top four they must win at home to Edinburgh University on Saturday.  Twelve points adrift with five games remaining, it is still mathematically possible for the Paisley outfit to make the play offs. Edinburgh University meanwhile will be looking to pressure the second place currently occupied by Milne Craig Clydesdale Western, and will be confident of three points having beaten Glynhill Kelburne  4-0 in Edinburgh earlier in the season.
At the top end of the table fourth placed Dundee Wanderers welcome title challengers Milne Craig Clydesdale Western to Mayfield.  Other than defeats to top side Grove Menzieshill and points dropped against Edinburgh University, both sides have been on a good run of form and will go into Saturday’s fixture with confidence.  Earlier in the season Western were comfortable 5-2 winners in Glasgow.  Winning in Dundee may be less straightforward for Neil Menzies’ team though, as they look to keep in touch with high flying Grove Menzieshill.
The final match of the weekend pits last season’s champions and runaway leaders Grove Menzieshill against CALA Edinburgh.  CALA Edinburgh side have seen massive improvements in the last month climbing from the lower reaches of the league to mid table with wins against Western Wildcats and Glynhill Kelburne worthy of note.  Whilst they are resigned to the relegation pool, a good performance against Grove Menzieshill will be in their sights as they focus on challenges ahead.  Menzieshill, by contrast will be looking to add to their impressive goal tally, with anything short of three points seen as a failure for the rampant Dundee side.

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League leaders Glynhill Kelburne will look to maintain their six point lead at the top of the Aberdeen Asset Management National League Division One with a win against Edinburgh University on Saturday.  Whilst they sit comfortably at the top of the table, Ralph’s men have shown some vulnerability at times this season.  The students have players that are capable of troubling the Paisley side if they can execute their game plan successfully.  For Moodie’s men to prevail they will have to contain the Christie brothers and internationalists Lee Morton and Michael Bremner.

A Dundee derby this weekend as we see Dundee’s top two teams, Dundee Wanderers and Grove Menzieshill, clash on Tayside.  Menzieshill will start the match as favourites having gotten back to winning ways in a crucial match against PSL Team Sports Clydesdale last weekend.  Dundee Wanderers by contrast have only picked up one win this season, over Grange back in September.  Despite their low points tally, Wanderers are a difficult team to beat and will be keen to have the bragging rights over their city rivals come full time.  A closer encounter than earlier in the season where Menzieshill prevailed 6-2, but a win for Anderson’s men nonetheless.

At the top end of the table second placed Hillhead travel east to face fifth placed Grange in what promises to be a classic encounter.  Grange will be keen to avenge a 4-1 defeat to Hillhead earlier in the season, a scoreline symptomatic of a slow start by the Stags.  Grange have recovered their form since then and with games in hand can go level on points with their opponents if results go in their favour.  Hillhead coach Keith Joss is happy with his team’s form going into the match; “Grange will be a stern test but I have been happy with recent performances and I am confident that we have the players to win the match.”  A win for Hillhead would see them continue to pressure leaders Glynhill Kelburne and maintain their push for the play offs.

Aberdeen welcome Western Wildcats to Counteswells on Saturday.  Whilst on paper a win for Western may seem like a formality, it will be far from easy.  Gordonians have been unlucky not to add to their points tally this season with six matches lost by a single goal, the highlight a thrilling 5-4 loss to Glynhill Kelburne.  These close fought matches are testimony to the young side’s discipline and resolve.  Both teams can score goals, so the key battle will be in defence.  Western Captain Peter Martin is aware of the challenge facing his side. “Gordonians are a better team than their league position suggests so we know it will be a difficult game.”  A tight match which could go either way.

PSL Team Sport Clydesdale face an on form Inverleith at Titwood on Saturday, only to aware that a win is a must if they are to maintain their hopes of a top four finish this season.  John McKnight’s men have failed to win in their last five outings, with draws particularly damaging to their points tally.  Inverleith by contrast have recaptured some form, undefeated in their last three matches with wins against Edinburgh University and Gordonians as highlights.  Although a top four finish is beyond them, Inverleith will be keen to continue to their recent return to form with the indoor season only weeks away.  Another closely fought match in which Clydesdale’s greater need for a win may prove decisive.

 

 

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With a place in the top four out of reach for both GHK and Watsonians, both team’s attention will now turn to  improving their performances and building up confidence as they prepare for the challenges of a relegation pool.  Of the two teams, both of whom were promoted from National League Division 2 last season, GHK have been the most successful in terms on points on the board, with three wins.  Watsonians, however, have demonstrated real grit in recent weeks with close fought defeats against higher placed opposition.  This promises to be a very closely fought match, for which the winner will take huge confidence looking forward.

Life does not get any easier for Grange ladies who are once again marooned at the bottom of the table.  They do, however, have an opportunity to jump up to as high as eighth if they can beat Western Wildcats at home on Saturday.  The last time the two sides met Western were comfortable winners 3-1 at Auchenhowie.  Grange have recovered their form since then and with home advantage will be looking for a result in this bottom of the table clash.

If Glynhill Kelburne are to make an unlikely charge for the top four they must win at home to Edinburgh University on Saturday.  Twelve points adrift with five games remaining, it is still mathematically possible for the Paisley outfit to make the play offs. Edinburgh University meanwhile will be looking to pressure the second place currently occupied by Milne Craig Clydesdale Western, and will be confident of three points having beaten Glynhill Kelburne  4-0 in Edinburgh earlier in the season.

At the top end of the table fourth placed Dundee Wanderers welcome title challengers Milne Craig Clydesdale Western to Mayfield.  Other than defeats to top side Grove Menzieshill and points dropped against Edinburgh University, both sides have been on a good run of form and will go into Saturday’s fixture with confidence.  Earlier in the season Western were comfortable 5-2 winners in Glasgow.  Winning in Dundee may be less straight-forward though, as they look to keep in touch with high flying Grove Menzieshill.

The final match of the weekend pits last season’s champions and runaway leaders Grove Menzieshill against CALA Edinburgh.  CALA Edinburgh side have seen massive improvements in the last month climbing from the lower reaches of the league to mid table with wins against Western Wildcats and Glynhill Kelburne worthy of note.  Whilst they are resigned to the relegation pool, a good performance against Grove Menzieshill will be in their sights as they focus on challenges ahead.  Menzieshill, by contrast will be looking to add to their impressive goal tally, with anything short of three points seen as a failure for the rampant Dundee side.

 

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