catcoach Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 GARY HAMILTON, former assistant manager with the national squad, has left Weir A.F.C. Their scheduled West of Scotland Cup tie also never went ahead yesterday. Despite working hard to try and bring in new players during the summer, the team was forced to pull out of a cup section fixture at Giffnock North on the opening day of the season (August 13). The Caledonian League gave them a two-week break to try and improve matters, and during that time there was progress with some new signings showing up well against a couple of Under-21 teams. However, Gary, a former player at the club, has sadly departed after devoting countless hours to the task in hand. I know from a coaching point of view exactly how hard he worked to try and turn things around. Weir A.F.C., founded in 1919, have a tremendous facilities set-up. I don't personally know if they will continue to run with two teams - they also have a side in the Greater Glasgow Premier League - but I would like to wish Gary the best of luck at his next club. I am sure he won't be short of offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco30 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Will their cally team fold or their ggpl team go in there ? Sad to see long running respected teams struggling these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Hamilton Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Cheers for the nice words, I've really tried to get the club going, I can walk away knowing I've given 110%. The president at the club Eddie Malloy has been a tower of strength and very supportive and I hope that he finds someone to take the club forward as he puts some amount of work into the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBallsPlease Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Went to the dogs last year when the sold their soul to a shower of neds, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxiola Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Did a recent friendly for them and thought they would pick up. Hopefully club keeps going. Too many Southside clubs struggling just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budandavodka Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Really sorry to hear this, Gary worked very hard to take the Club forward. Best wishes for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughheffner69 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Think they were talking a merging with a few teams , which didn't come off ashvale being one who have now folded, merging with nia-roo didn't work out either I take it with there games getting cancelled they are struggling player wise, and in danger of folding then. Does there 2nd team not have players that can make the numbers up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBallsPlease Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I see the Weir Greater Glasgow team has withdrawn from the league and become the Caledonian team, lock stock and barrel. Hopefully this and committed management sorts their issues out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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