ShireShug1890

First post on here so hello

The Glasgow Perthshire is the team i will most talk of on here.Possils Black and Whites

The weekend brought another hard earned victory over a stuffy defence orientated performance

from St Anthony's which is understandable given league position.Falling to a sloppy first and giveaway second

it took oor Smiddy to haul us back into match before the firsty halfs last whistle.The half seemed to fly past with ourselves passing up a few opportunities which are normally taken.We went for the jugular by playing 3-4-3 trying to blow the Ants away...it didn't quite pan out that way and when a long direct launched effort from the Ants keeper was allowed to bounce it fell to the striker who only had to make minimal contact to redirect the ball into the net.

Here we are chasing the title and falling 2 goals behind...surely not another Royal Albert collapse???

Nope....to be fair it was fairly one way traffic with the Shire pushing on at every opportunity...Ryan and Jordans effort and endeavour ensured we maintained the brunt of the ball with the skill and experience of Andy Gibson becoming more potent in this second half.The equaliser duly came from a nice Shire move worked its way to Scott Forrester on the right touchline where he took alovely first touch passing through the legs of the Ants No 7(much to his annoyance having had a wee spat with young Scott minutes earlier )then whipping a beautiful cross cum shot to the back post beating the keepers right handed effort and into the top corner.

A piece of brilliance from Scott who has been immense throughout the season whether in defence or attack.

This sent the ardent travelling support wild but it was only a taste for what lay ahead in the final minute.

With relentless pressure on a now 10 man Ants due to a wreckless challenge the tide of the match finally turned when a lovely ball over the top was met by JP Craig to simply catch the ball as it dropped and guide into the corner despite the keeper throwing his right hand at it.A final score of 3-2 was merited for Shires

persistence and endeavour.

It really was party time on the touchline for the Black and White footsoldiers and soldieresses lol.

Another hard earned win on the road for oor gaffer Billy.

Many thanks to St Anthonys for their hospitality and for me the best pitch our boys have played on this season...made me want to get the boots on again.All the best to the Ants.

MON THE SHIRE.....THE JUNGLE JUVENTUS