The official club Twitter account of Neilston FC, a semi-professional club competing in the West of Scotland Football League at tier 7 of the SFA pyramid.
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The club is deeply saddened with the passing of supporter Gordon Sheach at the end of yesterday's match. We wish to thank everyone from Neilston &
@pollokfc
, including both physios, who tried so hard to help Gordon. Our sincerest condolences go to Gordon's wife, family & friends.
We are deeply saddened to hear that Nairn Manson has passed away after an illness today. Nairn was a true Farmerโs Boy both home and away. He loved his football and he will be greatly missed by all at Brig O'Lea. We send our condolences to Amelia and all his family. RIP Nairn.
There were many great goals not filmed during the decade but surely none were as good or as important as this one scored by Darren Christie on the night of 14th May 2014 when we beat Shettleston 2-1 at Brig O'Lea to be the Central District 1st Division Champions! At no.1 it is...
A massive well done to this squad of players who become only the 4th ever Neilston side to reach the quarter finals of the Scottish Junior Cup where we join Auchinleck Talbot, Beith, Broughty Athletic, Darvel or Petershill, Hurlford Utd, Kello Rovers & Pollok in the draw. MTFB!
We're very excited to reveal next season's new away shirt, a 75th Anniversary special edition which features the names of virtually every player who's ever played for us. Sizes from 2 years old to 4XL-5XL. Adult ยฃ40, child TBC. Send message for details.
@OfficialWoSFL
The club is delighted to announce that Derek Carson and Chris Cameron have been appointed co-managers of Neilston Juniors FC and joining Derek and Chris in a coaching capacity will be David Gordon. All three have strong ties with Neilston Juniors and we wish them every success.
The club was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Neilston Juniors striker Ryan MacDonald. Ryan was with us for several seasons in the early 2000's. Our condolences go to Ryan's family, friends and former teammates. Always a Farmerโs Boy. RIP.
Congratulations to all at
@pollokfc
and good luck in the semi finals. The boys battled well today against a top level side in horrendous conditions, well done guys in getting to only our 4th Junior Cup quarter final in our history. Onwards & upwards.
#monthefarmersboys
The club is deeply saddened to hear that honorary life member Hugh Blair passed away peacefully last night. Hugh had been on our committee for 65 years. His knowledge of Neilston Juniors was second to none and will be missed. Our sincerest condolences to Hugh's family and friends
Delighted to confirm the committee have signed a revised lease on Brig O'Lea Stadium until 2045. We now look to upgrade facilities at Brig O'Lea via community funding. Thanks also to Councillor Paul O'Kane for his support in helping us secure this lease. Mon the Farmer's Boys!
Thank you to
@pollokfc
and
@DalryThistle
for taking the time to remember Gordon Sheach and Stuart Byars today. We will be able to do likewise at Brig O'Lea next Saturday.
The club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former team manager Alex Gourlay. Alex will always have his place in the Neilston Juniors story. Always a Farmer's Boy. Our sincerest condolences to Alex's wife, family and friends.
We are hearing that club legend big Nairn is having a wee spell in hospital after being unwell. Everyone at Brig O'Lea wishes him a speedy recovery. See you soon Nairn! ๐ต๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ต๐ช
Club captain Allan Diack will be leaving next month with his family for a new life in Australia. Co-manager Derek Carson and club president Graham Walker presented him with a pewter quaich tonight before our Christmas raffle draw. All the best in Oz mate!
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Neilston 8 Glasgow Perthshire 0
Paul Doyle 4
Darren Jones 2
Kieron Maxwell
Olly Smith
You wait 53 years for an 8-0 league win and two come along in a week.
We thank the supporters of Neilston,
@clydebankfc
& neutrals who gave so generously to Down's Syndrome Scotland today. Also a massive thanks to Clydebank and the WoSFL who donated their share of the gate along with ourselves. And thanks to the match officials for their donations
We are delighted to announce the signings of (from L to R) striker Mark Archdeacon and midfielder Kyle Cumming from Dalry Thistle, keeper Kyle Pirie from Glencairn u21's and former Glenafton, Pollok and Petershill midfielder Jamie Hay. Welcome to Brig O'Lea all!
It's with great sadness we've been informed that supporter Stuart Byars has passed away. Our sincerest condolences go to John & Cathy Byars, Dougie & Carolyn Droy & all Stuart's family & friends. The Neilston Juniors family have lost two good Farmerโs Boys this weekend. RIP.
In 2nd place in our Goal of the Decade is Dylan Fletcher's acrobatic effort against Lesmahagow at Brig O'Lea Stadium in a Central District 1st Division match on the 18th November 2017.
A special presentation was made last night, at our Sportsman's Dinner, to Neilston Juniors committee man and ex Celtic, St Mirren, Morton and Clyde keeper Denis Connaghan. Massive thanks to
@CelticFC
legend Packie Bonner who made the trip out just to do the presentation.
Delighted to announce the signing of Kilbirnie Ladeside and Clydebank defender Robbie Halliday. He joins Arthurlie's Mark Blakey as one of the new faces at Brig OโLea as we build in preparation for the season ahead in the new West Region Championship. Welcome to the club Robbie
Before today's match there was an impeccably observed minute's silence from the players and supporters of both Neilston and Lesmahagow to remember Mark McCuish. RIP Cuish.
@SaintAnthonysFC
The club is delighted to announce the signing of Kieran Brophy from Greenock Morton. Kieran had been attracting the interest of many clubs but we are delighted he has chosen to come to Brig O'Lea.
Players and management of Neilston Juniors who did the club proud this season outside the Killoch Bar tonight. We look forward to next season in the West Region Championship and we thank the Killoch Bar for looking after both us and visiting teams this season
#monthefarmersboys
We are delighted to announce the signing of former Barrhead YFC, Beith and Ardrossan Winton Rovers midfielder Peter Haggarty. Welcome to Brig O'Lea Peter!
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Cumbernauld United 0 Neilston 1
Ciaran Friel
The Farmer's Boys are safe, well done Kevin and the whole management team and all the players tonight who left nothing on the park! The Nairn Manson Facebook Man of the Match chosen by Connor Durie is Sam Ballantyne ๐ต๐ช
The club would like to thank
@RearoLimited
and Graham Mercer for their generosity in supplying wet wall panels for our refurbished home dressing room. And to vice president Steven Galbraith and the committee men and fans who all mucked in to get the job done.
#monthefarmersboys
We are pleased to confirm all under 16's will get free entry to the Neilston v Pollok Macron Scottish Junior Cup Quarter Final. Hope to see all the
@neilstonjya
there shouting on The Farmer's Boys! Thank you to
@pollokfc
for agreeing to this.
We are delighted to announce that the following players have all re-signed for next season -
Euan Clark
Daryl Convery
Allan Diack
Stephen Docherty
Paul Doyle
Dylan Fletcher
Cammy Haddow
Robbie Halliday
Chris McLaughlin
Craig O'Brien
Scott Robson
Paul Stewart
We are delighted to announce that after impressing manager Kevin Muirhead and his team over recent weeks, Ross Cabuk will be the next player to make the step up from the Neilston u20's to the first team next season. Well done Ross! ๐ต๐ช
And a wee
#ThrowbackThursday
bonus with a look at the goals from Darren Christie and Paul Young that won the Central District 1st Division League Championship on the 14th May 2014.
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The club is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Michael MacNeil from Arthurlie. Michael had recently joined Arthurlie from the Arthurlie u21's where he was captain.
The club is delighted to announce the signing of former Rangers, Stranraer, Morton and Stenhousemuir midfielder Stephen Stirling. Welcome to Brig O'Lea Stephen!
Euan Clark scoring in the 71st minute to secure a 1-1 draw and a 5-4 aggregate win over Arthurlie in the Kenny Hay Memorial Trophy at Dunterlie.
@EuanClark1993
@OfficialWoSFL
Congratulations to club treasurer and Farmer's Boy Steven McAllister, his wife Hayley and young Nile on the birth of twins Rowan and Benni earlier today. Looking forward to seeing the double pram up at Brig O'Lea!
Good news during these tough days, congratulations to Stephen & Emma Docherty on the birth of Nola on 4th March and Stephen & Emma Stirling on the birth of Stephen last night. Gaffer's concerned that with a lock down, there may be a lot more tweets like this come December ๐ถ๐ป๐
There'll be a minute's silence before tomorrow's match against Auchinleck Talbot. This will allow us to remember our supporters, former players, former committee men and family members that we lost during the past 15 months and were unable to pay our respects due to the pandemic.
We are delighted to announce the Farmerโs Boys who have committed to the club for next season's West of Scotland Football League starting with the club captain...
#ThrowbackThursday
to the 26th August 2000 & a 2-1 defeat to Pollok in the Sectional League Cup at Brig O'Lea. Our goal from Gary Sturrock is one of the legendary Farmer's Boys goals of all time....as he reminded us when he popped up for the Yoker game last Saturday!
@gsturrock11
We reach the Christmas break with 8 wins out of 8 and 31 goals scored. Monumental effort! The boys now get a well deserved break until January 9th. Mon the Farmerโs Boys!
Not the result we hoped for but well done to all the boys for getting us there. Onwards and upwards guys! Thanks to
@OfficialWoSFL
for looking after everyone and congratulations to
@DrumchapelUWOS
on their win.
We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Nathan Brown from Johnstone Burgh. Nathan was a youth player at St Mirren and Queen's Park before being with Stranraer and Stirling University. Welcome to Brig O'Lea Nathan.
There will be a minute's silence observed before tomorrow's match with Darvel in memory of Hugh Blair. Hugh joined our committee aged 19 and served our committee for 65 years. A Farmerโs Boy legend.
@darvelfc
We wish to announce that Club Captain Stephen Stirling will be moving on to new things next season. Steff joined us just over 3 years ago and his experience and contribution will be sorely missed at Brig O'Lea. We'd like to wish Steff all the best for the future.
The club is delighted to announce the signing of former Arthurlie defender Mark Blakey. Mark also had a short spell at Beith. Welcome to Brig O'Lea Mark.
The club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of
@pollokfc
's long serving match secretary Franny McNeil. Another stalwart of the game lost. Condolences from all at Brig O'Lea to Franny's family, friends and all our friends at Newlandsfield. RIP.
We are delighted to announce that defender Dom Reilly is stepping up from our U20's squad to the first team squad for next season. Dom featured in 10 competitive first team games this season from the u20's. It's great to see the young guys coming through, well deserved Dom!
Dylan Fletcher, Cammy Haddow, Robbie Halliday, Ross MacKinnon, Craig Patterson, Paul Stewart and Stephen Stirling. We are also delighted to announce that Connor Bolger and Robert Wilson have also signed from Neilston u19's. Welcome to Brig O'Lea guys!
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The club is saddened to hear that lifelong supporter John Gebbie has passed away after a long illness.
John's family continue to be involved with the club and we offer our deepest condolences to Ann and all his family and friends.
We will observe a minute's silence on Saturday.
The club is delighted to announce that Euan Clark, Martin Curren, Allan Diack, Dylan Fletcher, Simon McBryde, Craig Patterson, Robert Payne, Paul Stewart, Robert Tiropoulos and Paul Young have all agreed to stay at Brig O'Lea for season 2018/19.
#monthefarmersboys