Brechin City 2
Clydebank 4
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Tony Moy continued his impressive goalscoring form, netting twice to lead Clydebank to victory at Brechin. This brings his tally to five goals in the last two games.

Brechin took the lead in the first half through an unfortunate own goal by Frank McAleer. However, Clydebank responded well and equalised through Eddie Moore, making his return from injury. Moore replaced the injured Eddie Rutherford in the starting lineup.

John Boyd, the Clydebank right back, emerged as an unlikely hero with a spectacular 35-yard free kick that left Brechin's substitute goalkeeper Hamish Ritchie red-faced. The ball squirmed through his grasp and into the net, giving Clydebank the lead.

Two opportunist goals by Tony Moy in the second half capitalised on defensive errors by Brechin, putting the visitors firmly in control. Brechin did manage a consolation goal near the end from a left-footed drive by Thomson.

Clydebank announced the departure of two players. Frank Russell left at his own request and signed for Alloa, making his debut against Cowdenbeath. Harry Rutherford also left the club on a free transfer.

In a bizarre incident, Frank McAleer lost four front teeth during the match after colliding with Davie Mitchell. Mitchell, however, came away with a souvenir – teeth marks on his shoulder! McAleer will be back playing next week, although Jack Steedman joked that "he won't be as handsome!"

With a depleted squad of just 14 players, Clydebank are likely to field the same starting lineup for their upcoming match against St Mirren, who are already strong favourites for promotion.

The club is actively looking to bolster their squad with young talent. Last week, they signed three promising youngsters: Jimmy Caskie (son of former Rangers winger David Caskie), David Beckett, and Alan Munro (from Clydebank Strollers). Both David and Jimmy are former youth players.

These new signings are all aged 15-16 and are either still in school or working. They will train with the first team and could be called upon in the future. Clydebank are also interested in several other young players and are expected to make further signings soon.

Match report written by Adapted by Stuart McBay