Bromac Ladies 1s Win Promotion back to Division 1

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Bromac Kelburne Ladies have won promotion back to National League Division 1 with some fantastic attacking performances, culminating in 2 victories on the final day to secure the Division 2 title. With a very young squad with only really 3 players who had indoor experience they completely dominated the league apart from one weekend, where results went against them. After going the full 1st half with an 100% record, they recovered well from dropping points in the opening weekend of the 2nd half to win all the remaining games. 

Commenting on the success coach Adam Bain said: 

"Captain Emma Barlow led by example and played some of the best indoor I've seen from her. and Molly Godfrey found her scoring form at the best time.  Natalie MacKinnon produced some solid performances in goal and in the last weekend really upped her game under the guidance of Rory Kerr.

It has been a real team effort, Cath McLaughan and Olivia Ritchie who were a really strong pairing at the back and gave the forwards confidence to play. Imogen Davies, Rach Bain, Kath Meenan and Ellise Berry all impressed in their first real season of having more pressure placed upon them. All played extremely well.

New indoor players Iona Grant and Marie Kolasinski played a big part in keeping the squad fresh and entertained, as well as Outdoor captain and vice Stephanie McInally and Ellie Halliday who both stepped in at times to ensure the squad was never under strength.

The girls are looking forward to playing in Division 1 next season and testing themselves at that level"

A great effort by all involed to win the league and congratulations from all at Kelburne! 

Weekend Results

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MEN 

Bromac Men's 1s 10-3 Grange

Bromac Men's 1s 13-5 Uddingston

Q-Bikes Men's 2s 10-14 Harris 

Q-Bikes Men's 2s 6-6 Clydesdale

LADIES

Bromac Ladies 1s 4-0 Clydesdale Western  

Bromac Ladies 1s 9-5 Dundee Wanders 

Bromac Ladies 1s win league and promoted to National League Division 1.

Pro-Life Fitness Ladies 2s  3-3 Stirling Wanderers

Pro-Life Fitness Ladies 2s 2-17 Grange 

Pro-Life Fitness Ladies 3s 2-2 Loch Lomond

Pro-life Fitness Centre New Year Joining Offer

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All members of Kelburne and families can benefit from our partnership with Pro-Life Fitness Centre with discounted rates. 

The gym currently also has an offer of 5 free one-to-one training sessions and a personalised eating plan to help you kick start the new year. This is in addition to the fantastic facilities on offer. The gym has also recently undergone a refit to its strength area.

Took take advantage of the fantastic offer contact the gym on 0141 889 5027 and mention you are a member of Kelburne  

Alan Forsyth Selected in GB Squad for Tokyo 2020 Programme

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The club are delighted to see that Alan Forsyth has been selected in the new GB Men's central programme who will be coming together to prepare for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. 

Alan joined the programme in the build up to last years Rio Olympics but was unable to break into the final squad despite an impressive season which saw him named player of the year and also top the scoring charts in England. Alan is joined in the squad by fellow Scot Chris Grassick and both will be working hard over the coming years to make the final squad in 3 years time. 

Alan is a fantastic role model for all at Kelburne, having worked his way through the ranks from jockey hockey, making his 1st team debut at 14, before going on to play a key role in a number of league and cup victories for the Men's 1st team, with the most memorable being scoring the winner against Grange to win the Scottish Cup with 2 seconds left in the game. 

Although based in Surbiton, Alan is a regular at club events when he returns to Scotland and is a great example of hard work paying off, he has come a long way since his days on the grass at Whitehaugh and all at the club wish him well in his quest for selection.  

Christie on fire as Bromac Kelburne retain top spot.

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Veteran sharpshooter Johnny Christie was again in top form as Bromac Kelburne retained their place at the top of the National League yesterday scoring 9 times in victories over Grange and Hillhead. Christie has now amassed an incredible 29 goals in 7 games this year, showing why he can still lay claim to be the best goalscorer in the country. 

Christie may be the finisher, however he is well supported by a strong squad who have performed consistently well this year under the guidance of Jeff Cairns. Missing Scotland Senior players Lee Morton, Michael Bremner and goalkeeper Rory Kerr, the depth of the squad was evident as Jonas Nommensen, Jack McKenzie, Adam Bain, Craig Morton and Iain Scholefield all claimed goals in addition to Christie's haul. With the squad also containing Josh Cairns, Gary Maitles, Nick FInlayson and Chris Nelson, there is a growing confidence within the group that they can have a successful season. 

The squad now moves onto the split looking to consolidate their position in preparation for the crossover games on the 28th. Full report from Scottish Hockey. 

http://www.scottish-hockey.org.uk/2017/january-2017/men%E2%80%99s-indoor-national-league-back-in-action---kelburne-maintain-pole-position.aspx

 

Bromac Men's 1s players head for Spain.

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Bromac Men's 1s players Rory Kerr and Lee Morton have been selected for the Scotland squad as they head to the warmer climates of Spain for a training camp to play 3 matches against Russia this weekend.

Morton has previous experience within the group and he will be looking to cement his place within the squad for the upcoming challenges of the World League and EuroHockey Championships. For Rory Kerr, this will be his first experience at this level and is reward for a string of fine displays since joining the club in the summer.

The duo will have a number of familiar faces within the team as ex Burne stars Alan and David Forsyth, Willie Marshall, Ed Greaves and Michael Bremner form the back bone of the squad. Good luck to all involved this weekend.

On the domestic front, the Men's 1s will look to continue their strong start to the Indoor campiagn when they face Grange and Hillhead. Kerr and Morton will be absent but the squad is boosted by the inclusion of Jack McKenzie and veteran indoor specialist Chris Nelson.

On Sunday, the Ladies 1s will continue their quest for promtion to division 1. Coach Adam Bain has selected a strong squad and will be keen to get the second half off to a strong start.

Good Luck to all playing this weekend.    

Bromac Men's 1s Top Indoor League

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The Bromac Men’s 1s squad have made an impressive start to the 1st half of the Indoor season and sit top of the league at the halfway stage. Under the guidance of Jeff Cairns the squad have produced some strong performances and are keen to push on in the 2nd half to secure the clubs first Indoor title.

Notice was served in the first game of the season. Armed with strong squad including the returning Josh Cairns as well outdoor stars Johnny Christie, Iain Scholefield and Lee Morton, and backed by some different tactics from Coach Cairns, the team were able to upset defending champions Inverleith to win 8-4, with Christie leading the way with a hat trick.

In game 2 the team faced another league challenger in Menzieshill and again persisted with the tactic of playing 6 outfield players. Again a positive result was achieved in the form of a 4-4 draw, although both teams had chances to win the game. Scorers in the game were a Christie Hat Trick and Gary Maitles.

Game 3 was a goal glut for the team and the strength of the Indoor squad was shown to the full as Uddingston were demolished 12-1 with a display of powerful attacking hockey, with several fantastic team goals scored. Christie continued his scoring spree, this time with 4, German Jonas Nommensen grabbed three, Craig Morton and Adam Bain bagged doubles and Josh Cairns rounded of the scoring.

In week 2, the team were boosted by the return to the club of Michael Bremner, who has rejoined for the Indoor season, but were hampered by injuries to Cairns and Nick Finlayson. Again the team was able to produce some good attacking hockey to win both games relatively comfortably.

First up was Clydesdale, who were dispatched 9-4. Goals coming from Christie 4, Nommensen 2, Lee Morton 2 and Finlayson. The second game belonged to veteran striker Christie who put local rivals Western Wildcats to the sword with a double hat-trick, taking his total to 20 from 5 games so far. The team were 5-1 up at the interval with a Christie hat trick complimented by goals from Bain and Lee Morton. The second half produced a procession of goals with 3 from Christie to complete his haul as well 2 from Bremner and 1 a piece from Bain and Maitles.

A fantastic year for the squad comes to an end and they will be recharging the batteries in preparation for the upcoming battles in 2017 on both the Indoor and Outdoor front.   

(Photo by Duncan Gray)

 

Mens' 3s West District Indoor League - Win vs Glasgow Uni

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Kelburne Mens' 3s in West District Indoor League - Beat Glasgow Uni - 4.12.16

A solid and committed performance from the 3rd XI Squad today in beating Glasgow Uni with a small squad this week. 

Scoreline of 5-3 to Kelburne with the

Goals coming from:  Niall Taylor (2), Billy Anderson, Alan Ralph

and a "Senior debut" indoor goal from Young Gary Brolly.    A committed performance from the Kelburne team with Lochlan in full control of his D with some great stops, Alan and Niall in defence and tireless work in midfield and up-front from Steven Robbie, Ciaran Willcox, Gary Brolly and Billy Anderson.  Great all-round performance from the young squad.

Next week's league match is at 2.30pm against Uddingston
 

Mens' 2s National Indoor League - 2 Wins for Kelburne!

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Q Bikes Kelburne Mens' 2s Indoor National League - Bells Sports Centre, Perth - 3.12.16

Kelburne faced 3 Teams today and put in a strong performance throughout. 2 wins puts Kelburne in second position after the first round of games.

Team: Lochlan Morris (GK), Andrew Duff (Captain), Fraser Hutchison, Miles Goldie, Neil McIntyre, Ross Wallace, Niall Taylor & JG Shepherd.

Game 1 - Kelburne Won 11-2 vs Stepps 1s

Game 2 - Kelburne Won 7-5 vs MGM Monarchs 1s

Game 3 - Kelburne Lost 10-3 vs Inverleith

Scorers: Andrew Duff, Niall Taylor, JG Shepherd, Ross Wallace, Neil McIntyre, Fraser Hutchison

 

 

 

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Mens' West District Indoor League - Kelburne's Flying Start vs UWS

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Mens' West District Indoor League - Kelburne Beat University of West Scotland - 26.11.16

Match took place at the Lagoon Paisley - PB 09.30

A Comfortable start to the league against a UWS team playing their inaugural WD Indoor match, unfortunately without a GK today in first WD indoor league game.

12-1 victory for KHC

Goals from Finn Halliday (5), Niall taylor (3), Ryan (2), Billy Anderson (2). 

Indoor debuts for Lochlan Morris and Gary Brolly, both doing very well.
 

 

Bromac Kelburne Mens 1s Finish with a Win vs Watsonians

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Bromac Kelburne 1s Finish the first half of the Season with a Win vs Watsonians - 26.11.16

Kelburne were looking to finish off the 1st half of the outdoor season with a win through in Edinburgh, on a cold afternoon at Peffermill, which would keep them at the top of the league going into the winter break.

It took time for Kelburne to get going and the 1st 20 minutes were below the standards expected but they were still able to find themselves 2-0 up at half time through New Zealander Nick Finlayson and the talented Jack Mckenzie. 1st coming from a short corner deflection and secondly quick thinking of a rebound to put the ball into the roof of the net.

At half time coach Shepherd had a few harsh words to say to rally the boys for the 2nd half and deservingly so as the impact was noticeable from the restart. There was more pace and energy throughout the team resulting in a better all round performance. 
A further 2 goals from Jack Mckenzie to complete his hat trick and one from Jonas Nommensen concluded the scoring. Kelburne had numerous chances to score but for some fine goalkeeping keeping the score down.

Kelburne will be happy going into the break on a positive note but there is still a lot of hard work to do on the resuming of the outdoor leauge in February.

Kelburne 5-0 Watsonians

Kelburne Ladies 2s Beat Grange

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ProLife Womens 2s Win vs Grange on 19.11.16

Kelburne went a goal down within the first few minutes! This made kelburne switch on and our first goal was from a deflection. Followed by a goal scored from a well receieved short corner. From good play around the D Another goal. Kelburne being 3-1 up at half time then went on to score 3 more goals one from a short corner.

Final Score 6-1

Bromac Kelburne Mens 1s Convincing Win vs Edinburgh Uni

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Bromac Kelburne Mens 1st Beat Edinburgh University - 19.11.16

Bromac Kelburne Men’s 1st XI took advantage of postponed matches to move into pole position of Men’s National League 1 with only one game to go before the move to the indoor season. At an extremely cold and frosty Glasgow Green the Kelburne men started the brighter with a glorious chance for Lee Morton in the middle of the circle within the first minute. With the Paisley team looking to exert their authority early on in the game they continued their pressure with some flowing play. This pressure paid off after only five minutes into the game with a superb goal from veteran striker Johnny Christie, who drilled a reverse stick shot home from an impossible angle on the baseline. The students from Edinburgh replied quickly as they found their feet in the game with Ross Jamieson’s shot finding the woodwork. Bromac Kelburne soaked up all the pressure from the Edinburgh side and limited them to only half chances. They retook control of the game and doubled their lead after clever work from Adam Bain down the right hand side with his cross finding Ryan Holding unmarked at back post. The Australian making it two goals from his last two games. The third goal of the game came after a rocket of shot from Kiwi star Nick Finlayson. He had picked the ball up in the crowded midfield, drove strong into the circle and fired a reverse stick shot low and hard into the bottom corner. Edinburgh Uni came out the brighter team early in the second half, pushing hard to get back into the game. Forcing Kelburne deep into their own half and creating a number of turnovers. The visitors got their reward when a well worked penalty corner was deflected by Kelburne goalkeeper Rory Kerr. Any hint of come back was stifled by two goals in quick succession from the reigning champions. Firstly, from the set piece expect Josh Cairns who found the bottom left corner with a precise and hard drag flick. Then Lee Morton fired the ball high into the top of the circle. Kelburne shot stopper Rory Kerr kept the students score down to one with a superb save from a penalty stroke. Managing to palm the ball onto his own post with the ball then traveling back across the goal line.

Final Score 5-1

Bromac Kelburne are looking to take their fine run of form into next week's away game vs newly promoted Watsonians. After scoring a total of thirty goals over the last three games the team will definitely be looking to extend this goal scoring form. Bromac Man of the Match: Ryan Holding