Category Archives: GAFC Feature

Sammy Conn

Posted on August 19, 2014 by flowgently

Glenafton Athletic were saddened to learn of the passing of former assistant manager Sammy Conn on Sunday last, following a lengthy illness with Motor Neurone Disease. Sammy played for Polkemmet Juniors before stepping up to the seniors with Falkirk in … Continue reading →

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Jackie Harris

Posted on July 28, 2014 by flowgently

It is with deep sadness and regret that Glenafton Athletic have learned of the passing of life long Glens Supporter Jackie Harris from Drongan . Jack had been battling a illness which finally got the better of him. He was a much loved supporter … Continue reading →

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Moaners and Groaners

Posted on June 24, 2014 by flowgently

General maintenance work has started for next season with various projects in place. Also remedial works to playing surface is ready to be started. If you can spare some time then why not come along to Loch Park and join … Continue reading →

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A Letter from Sandy

Posted on June 14, 2014 by flowgently

The club received a letter from former Glenafton goalkeeper Sandy Selkirk addressed to the Glenafton players following their recent excellent run in the Scottish Junior Cup. Sandy signed up as goalkeeper for Queen of the South in 1956/57, sadly however … Continue reading →

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Scottish Junior Cup Final Photos

Posted on June 1, 2014 by flowgently

Barr Scottish Junior Cup Final Sunday 1st June 2014, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock Glenafton Athletic 0 Hurlford United 3 Mr John Vass a regular visitor to Loch Park with his wife Violet kindly provided the following cup final photographs. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Nicola fae New Cumnock / Different Class

Posted on May 29, 2014 by flowgently

I Love NC/DC Nicola Murdoch (Murray) was born and bred in New Cumnock and although she now lives and works in Colombia, South America, her wee village is never far away. Recently she has been ‘buzzing’ about Glenafton’s success on … Continue reading →

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Glenafton Athletic POTY 2013/14

Posted on May 24, 2014 by flowgently

Glenafton Athletic Player of the Year Awards Glenafton Athletic’s Player of the Year award saw club captain Craig Menzies honoured for a fantastic season in winning three awards – Supporters Player of the Year, Committee Player of the Year and … Continue reading →

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Scottish Junior Cup Semi-Final draw

Posted on March 27, 2014 by flowgently

Scottish Junior Cup Semi-final draw Camelon Juniors or Whitletts Victoria v Glenafton Athletic Irvine Meadow or Bo’ness United v Hurlford United Games played over two legs in the weekend of 12th / 13 th April and 19th / 20th April … Continue reading →

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Who’s still in the hat?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by flowgently

The draw for the Scottish Junior Cup semi-final will take place tomorrow, Thursday 27th March, at 6:30pm on th ‘Peter Martin and Alan Rough’ show on Central FM. Glenafton Athletic and Hurlford United have already booked their place in the … Continue reading →

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Glenafton on the Heritage Trail

Posted on December 15, 2013 by flowgently

The New Cumnock Liaison Group’s “Auld Kirk and Village Heritage Trail” project is making good progress. and a heritage trail of a number of information panels has now been established along the length of the Castle. ( See more about … Continue reading →

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