Clydebank 3
Forfar Ath 0
League (Division 2)

Match Report

The mood at Kilbowie Park has transformed! Fans are abuzz after Clydebank's emphatic 3-0 victory over Forfar last Saturday – their first home league win of the season!

This wasn't just any win, it was a dominant display. Young Alan "Chaser" Munro stole the show. In his debut season at Kilbowie, the towering blonde forward has become a force to be reckoned with. He's a relentless goal machine, chasing down every loose ball and unleashing shots from any angle. Munro's blistering pace keeps him ahead of defenders, and his height makes him a menace in the box. Here's hoping to see much more of him in the first team!

This Clydebank side looked a completely different beast compared to their lacklustre performance against Queen's Park. Wingers Ian Hawkshaw and Jimmy Caskie added a much-needed spark to the attack, while Dick Madden provided a safe pair of hands in goal.

The pressure on Forfar began early, and their defence crumbled within 10 minutes. After relentless bombardment, Tommy McGhee whipped a low cross across the goalmouth. Alan Munro, a blur of blond hair, almost slid in but still managed to slam the ball past a hesitant Phillips, who could have done better.

Clydebank pressed on, with Hawkshaw, McGhee, Caskie, McMillan, and Munro all coming close. Forfar were reduced to desperate defending, only mustering the occasional attack when Clydebank momentarily switched off.

Disaster nearly struck three minutes before halftime when Munro and Phillips collided in the box. Both players lay writhing with what looked like leg injuries. Thankfully, after a tense couple of minutes, the trainers gave them the all-clear to continue.

Clydebank had a nasty habit of letting leads slip in the second half, but not this time. This team was on fire! Their teamwork was immaculate, the passing crisp and precise, and even the usually busy Dick Madden found himself with little to do.

The second goal arrived 15 minutes into the second half after another near miss. Hawkshaw's high lob found Phillips, who got a fingertip to it, sending the ball ballooning upwards. It bounced off the bar and landed precariously close to the goal line. Phillips and Munro both lunged, but Munro won the race, nodding the ball past the helpless goalkeeper.

Forfar resorted to desperate tactics, bringing on substitute Davis for Dick. However, it was all in vain.

The final goal was a solo effort from the impressive McGhee. He barged into the Forfar box and unleashed a powerful shot that Phillips completely misjudged, allowing the ball to squirm under him and into the net.

This was undeniably one of Clydebank's finest performances of the season, rivalled only by their display at Boghead. If this team can stay together and maintain this level of play, there's no stopping Clydebank!

Match report written by and adapted by Stuart McBay