Greystone Rovers 2016/17s

🌧Dreek day but Dynamo shine bright☀️

A minimal squad of 8 headed to Thornhill to play in a festival hosted by Morton Thistle Juniors 2017s, and joined by Queen of the South Community Trust and Nithsdale Wanderers Youth Football Club

With the weather cold and wet, the kids used this to their advantage and zipped the ball around, pulling opponents out of position and pushing into those forward spaces with some great moves, and team goals 👏

Isaac learned new parts to his trade as a goalkeeper in the slippery conditions, by using his fists to punch the ball when unsure of catching 🙌

Todays Captain Carter, was utilised in various positions and stuck to task and never stopped driving his team forward or defending with all he had. Carter passed the armband onto today's PotD, Reidy, who as Carter said 'His dribbling was awesome and some great goals'. Couldn't have said it better Carter. Well done Reidy 👏

Onto the next 🔴⚪️⚫️🟢⚽️

🎵When you hear the noise of the Greystone Rover Boys (and Girls)🎵

💥Rovers 2016s & 2017s see Impact💥

Greystone Rovers 2016s hosted multiple teams at the new DKC 3g today with the 2016s Rovers being joined by their 2017 Greystone Impact counterparts, Carlisle Galaxy, Annan Athletic 2016s, Dalbeattie Star 2016s and two Heston Rovers 2016's teams.
Both teams had a successful day for the vast majority.
The 2016s Rovers came out the blocks flying in their opening four games, a series of top energetic performances across the board, smart passes, fantastic flair and nice finishes gaining the outcomes deserved. A flat footed game five was quickly forgotten as the tempo returned in the final game. A top morning with outgoing captain Thomas D selecting selecting Harry as PotD after some resilient pressing, strong finishing and big back tracking.
The 10 kids from the 2017 Impact side stepped up to face the stern 2016s opposition across 6 fixtures and it was a pleasure to see the football they produced. Both equal measures of fight and determination with a good dose of crisp passing moves. Everyone delivering individual performances to be rightfully proud of!
Impact PotD went to Archie from today’s captain Grierson. Archie didn't stop all day in the middle of the park and delivered at both ends of the pitch. The highlight being a stint up top in 1 game and dragging the Impact from behind with a sublime hattrick 🧢💥
Good luck to our 2016 kids Robbie, Jack, Harry & Lucas playing up a year to assist our Greystone 2015s tomorrow down at Gretna.

And a Well Done to Alfie, who made his debut for Greystone Impact today. Glad to have you on board and excited to see what you bring to the team 🙌

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Our 2017 Finlay 'Reidy' Reid has represented Dumfries Swimming Club throughout this year, on top of his footie appearances with Greystone.

This past Friday, Reidy attended the club's awards night and scooped

9 & under Butterfly Champion

&

Overall Club Champion for his age group!

Some dedication to be a huge success a multiple sports, all while having a big smile on his face!

Superb young man 👏 🥇🏆

Weekend fixture ahead for our 2017s 🔴⚪️⚫️🟢⚽️

⚽️Goals Galore at Moffat⚽️

Our 2017s were at Annanside, Moffat hosted by Upper Annandale FC - Juniors, and also played against stern Morton Thistle Juniors 2017s Queen of the South Community Trust and Heston Rovers teams.

1 squad made the journey, with no designated keeper, so the kids all took their turn in nets 🥅🧤 Each player put in great performances between the sticks 🙌

Outfield, resilient in the tackle, courageous on the ball, and positive decision making were the directions pre game and the kids carried these tasks out to a tee. The heart, desire, and willingness to run for each other was 2nd to none, and showed with the goals being shared by the 10 players that made the journey 👏

PotD - EVERYONE 💪

Well done today team........Onto the next

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Our 2017s start their League action again after Summer of Festivals 🥇🏆

🏫 And BACK TO SCHOOL WE GO 📚

Just like that, the summer holidays are over ☀️

We hope all our players and siblings had a great 1st day back learning 👓 ✍️

🔴⚫️Greystone Gallus in Glasgow!🟢⚫️

Both our 2016s and 2017s headed to Glasgow Green Football Centre this morning to take part in the Glasgow Cup. Both years were represented by two teams, the Greystone Redwings and Blackhawks took to the field for the 2016s whilst the 2017s had the later start with their Impact and Dynamo teams.
The Blackhawks played some good stuff in the opening two games but a mixture of missed chances, big saves and metal work kept them at bay. As soon as the first goal hit the net though, the floodgates opened and this saw solid performances in games 3,4 and 5 produce the results the kids desired.
The Redwings similarly started slow but did find the net in game one in a tense 1-1 tie. They then put in two workmanlike efforts from which one fell short and one seen a warranted result in their favour. Game four saw an unbelievable display by OtB Oleks however despite their dominance, a coupe of lovely goals were executed by the Redwings. The last game of the day saw a real effort all round. An early Redwings goal then saw a defensive clinic by the team to see out the result in their favour.
Blackhawks player of the day seen Jack take the honours as voted by outgoing captains Freddie and Jensen.
Redwings player of the day went to Robbie who excelled in positions outwith his defensive wheelhouse but also in defence when needed.

The 2017s Impact took on a series of top tier teams. After an opening victory which saw them break down their opponent for late counters, their second game saw an impressive Ultimate Soccer outfit work superbly to gain an upper hand. The final three games seen tight tense affairs against very good oppositions but none were able to outgun the Impact.
Captain Quinn passed on the armband to the days player of the day Grierson who was a wall at the back but in truth Team Impact left everything they had, and more, at Glasgow Green today. Brave, ferocious, intense as well as some balling along the way. A few tired legs tonight thats for sure.
The Dynamo work rate today was superb with each and every one of them emptying the tank across 4 hard fought games. Sadly the fifth game was not to be with the final opponent not showing up however that did mean that the 4th and final game was the best performance of the day - lots of tackles, a good dose of fight and getting involved in more of the physical side of the game. The desire to give their best was evident between every young player.
Dynamo player of the day seen Captain Carter pass the armband too Brodey for a never say die effort throughout.

What a fantastic turn out for Greystone Rovers AFC Footy Taster Session, at the Crichton on Tuesday & Thursday.

It was great to meet new faces of varying ages, and give them the opportunity to kick a ball, whether it was their 1st time or extra practice, it was filled with smiles, laughter, and fun from start to finish.

Thanks to all that signed up and came along, and keep an eye on the various Greystone Rovers Social Media Platforms for more events

And a huge Thanks to our volunteer coaches for putting these sessions on 🙌

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Greystone Rovers 2013 Football Team

On the road again for our 2nd Year at Glasgow City Cup International Youth Football Tournament making fun, Football memories