Greystone Rovers 2011’s

🔴⚪ FULL TIME | NITHSDALE WANDERERS 3–5 GREYSTONE ROVERS 2011’s ⚪🔴

A brilliant second-half response from the Greystone boys today as they came from 3–1 down to run out 5–3 winners against Nithsdale Wanderers. 👏⚽

Greystone were very much on top throughout the first half, creating a number of good chances and restricting Nithsdale largely to their own half. The breakthrough eventually came midway through the half when some good attacking play saw Moaz Elsaghier deliver the ball into the area for Liam Hunter, who was there to finish and give Greystone a deserved lead.
Right on the stroke of half-time, Nithsdale were awarded what looked a very dubious penalty. From our point of view, it appeared the initial foul may actually have gone the other way, but the decision stood and Nithsdale converted to send the teams in level at 1–1.

The second half was a completely different story early on. Nithsdale came flying out, putting the Greystone defence under real pressure and creating a number of chances. Within the opening stages of the half, the home side had turned the game around and suddenly Greystone found themselves 3–1 behind.

But what followed showed the character, togetherness and determination within this group. 💪🔴⚪

The boys refused to let their heads drop, worked their way back into the game and gradually began to take control again. Greystone scored four unanswered goals, turning a 3–1 deficit into an excellent 5–3 victory.
The pick of the goals was undoubtedly Greystone's fourth — a fantastic strike from Struan Bell — before Struan added another from the penalty spot to complete the scoring.
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GREYSTONE GOALSCORERS
Liam Hunter
Zak Malin (pen)
Moaz Elsaghier
Struan Bell
Struan Bell (pen)

A really positive result, but perhaps even more pleasing was the reaction when the boys found themselves two goals behind. Nobody gave up, nobody stopped working, and they found a way back into the game together.

Nithsdale Wanderers 3–5 Greystone Rovers 2011’s

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Lee Robertson, James Hunter

🔴⚪️⚽️ MATCHDAY 2 | DGYFA U17 LEAGUE ⚽️⚪️🔴

After a disappointing opening result against St Cuthbert Wanderers, the boys are back in action this Sunday as we make the trip to Sanquhar to face Nithsdale Wanderers.

📅 Sunday 30 August
🏟️ Lorimer Park, Sanquhar
⚽ Nithsdale Wanderers v Greystone Rovers 2011’s
⏰ Kick-Off: 14:00

Last weekend wasn’t the start to the league campaign we had hoped for however we move quickly on to the second league fixture of the campaign. Again we know Sunday will be another tough game and Nithsdale will provide a strong test on their own park following a good opening day victory over Gretna 2011’s, but the focus for us is very much on ourselves, competing for every ball, working for one another, being brave in possession and reacting positively when things don’t go our way.

One result doesn’t define a season. What matters is how you respond to it.

Time to get back out there and show that response. 💪🔴⚪️

C’MON GREYSTONE!

🔴⚪️ **FULL TIME | GREYSTONE ROVERS 2011’s 1–4 ST CUTHBERT WANDERERS** ⚪️🔴

A disappointing start to the league season for the Greystone boys today, with St Cuthbert Wanderers running out 4–1 winners in a game where the final scoreline perhaps didn’t fully reflect how competitive the match was.

It was a frantic opening, with both sides struggling initially to get a foot on the ball and settle into any real rhythm. Saints struck first following a corner in what was a difficult moment for Greystone. The ball came back off the post amid a crowded six-yard box and, despite Greystone feeling there had been a foul in the build-up and some uncertainty over whether the ball had crossed the line, the referee awarded the goal. Sometimes those decisions go your way and sometimes they don’t, and we had to get on with the game.

Greystone responded positively and began to push Saints back. Some good work down the left created an opening inside the box and, when the clearance dropped to **Zak** on the edge of the area, he showed great composure to calmly slot the ball home and make it 1–1.

From there the game settled, with Greystone arguably creating the better opportunities before half-time. Saints’ goalkeeper produced an excellent save from Olly to keep the scores level going into the break.

**HT: Greystone 1–1 St Cuthbert Wanderers**

The second half followed a similar pattern early on. Greystone created a number of very good opportunities, but the Saints goalkeeper was in excellent form, producing two or three important saves when it looked like we might take the lead.

As the half progressed, Saints began to have more influence on the game and regained the lead from a set piece to make it 2–1. Greystone continued to push and never stopped competing, but chasing the game inevitably created spaces and a couple of mistakes were punished, allowing Saints to add two further goals and give the final scoreline a more comfortable appearance.

**FT: Greystone 1–4 St Cuthbert Wanderers**

Credit to St Cuthbert Wanderers, who took their opportunities when they came and defended well when under pressure. On another day, particularly if a couple of our chances had gone in when the game was finely balanced, the outcome could have looked very different.

There were plenty of positives for our boys. We knew stepping into an U17 league would bring a significant challenge, particularly against dual-band squads containing older players, but physically the boys competed extremely well across the park and showed that they are more than capable of competing at this level.

We are still a very new squad, with several boys only having played a handful of games together, and that understanding will continue to develop.

Heads up, boys. The result is disappointing, but the performance gives us plenty to build on.

**We learn together. We improve together. We go again together.** 🔴⚪️⚽️

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Lee Robertson, Arran Lawrie, Andrew Brown, Natalie Malin, Claire Torrance

⚽ DGYFA U17 LEAGUE – OPENING DAY! 🔴⚪️

After several weeks of preparation, pre-season is now complete and the boys are ready to get back to competitive football!

It’s been a really positive few weeks for the squad, with games against Mids, Auchenleck Talbot, Nithsdale Wanderers and Dumbarton FC giving the boys a variety of challenges and allowing the coaches to assess the squad ahead of the new season.

We’ve also welcomed a number of new boys into the squad, and the impact has been clear to see. The additional players have strengthened the squad considerably, adding both quality and depth across the pitch. In fact, the increased competition for places has given the coaches a bit of a headache but it’s exactly the kind of headache every coach wants!

Performance levels have continued to improve over the last 3–4 weeks, with the boys looking sharper, more competitive and increasingly confident as a group. Most importantly, there is a real eagerness within the squad to get started and test themselves in competitive football again.

Our opening league fixture sees us welcome St Cuthbert Wanderers to Dumfries High School 3G. We’re expecting a really good game and know the visitors will provide a stern test. Saints have traditionally had strong squads with plenty of strength and depth, and we expect this year’s side to be no different.

It’s finally time to get the season underway. The hard work starts now! 💪⚽

🔴⚪️ Greystone Rovers 2011 v St Cuthbert Wanderers
🏆 DGYFA U17 League – 2026/27
📅 Sunday 23 August
⏰ Kick-off 13:00
📍 Dumfries High School 3G

C’MON GREYSTONE! 🔴⚪️