Category Archives: GAFC Feature

Davie MacFarlane (1967-2013)

Glenafton Athletic were saddened to learn that former midfielder Davie MacFarlane passed away today. ‘Mighty Mac’  was a member of the great Glens side of season 1992/93 that won the Scottish Junior Cup, Ayrshire League Championship and Ayrshire Cup . … Continue reading

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Glens and Lugar meet again in Scottish – after 40 years!

On Sunday Glenafton Athletic travel to face Lugar Boswell Thistle in the Scottish Junior Cup 2nd round. Incredibly, it is only the second time the two clubs have met in the competition, the first some 40 years ago, also in … Continue reading

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Moaners and Groaners Club

By request we have started a club for all retired, semi retired and any Glenafton supporters or members to head to Loch park every Tuesday to get involved in some ground works & maintenance etc. It will be every Tuesday … Continue reading

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Rae of sunshine !

Manager with Tommy Bryce with lifelong Glenafton supporter John Rae after the Glenafton win over Inverness City in the Scottish Junior Cup. John kindly donated the management team tops. Thanks John.

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Happy Birthday Bill

Manager Tommy Bryce hands over a signed Glens top to Bill Morran as part of his 60th birthday celebrations organised by his family. The presentation took place in front of the Mick Morran Stand, named in honour of Bill’s late … Continue reading

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Richie for Rosey

Following lengthy discussions with Richie McKillen in an attempt to have him stay at Loch  Park the club has reluctantly conceded to his transfer request and he has  joined East Region champions Linlithgow Rose. Richie first signed for the Glens, … Continue reading

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Loch Park looking the part.

Strathclyde Sportsturf Management have transformed the Loch Park playing surface with superb renovation work over the close season. Here are some photos courtesy of SSM Verti-drained Sanding 60 tonnes of washed dune sand applied by SSM and supplied by Hugh … Continue reading

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New Cumnock Community Charity Fun Day

Come along and have a great time and help raise money for a great cause New Cumnock Ladies Taking part in the charity football match will be the New Cumnock Ladies football side formed specifically for the day and comprising … Continue reading

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Season’s Greetings

Irvine Meadow’s 4-1 defeat of Shotts Bon Accord at Hannah Park, formally brought the West Region Premier Division campaign to a close. Glenafton’s season concluded last Saturday with the winning of the West of Scotland Cup to top off a … Continue reading

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Youth on our side

Glenafton Athletic called up two youth academy players Danny Naismith and Josh Blackwood for the Ayrshire Weekly Press Cup match away at Dalry Thistle yesterday. Both came off the bench to give a good account of themselves. Team-mate and goalkeeper … Continue reading

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