Monday 20th April
A good home win in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup against Queens Park. A few 1st team players unavailable, so thanks to Nick Renier, Peter Stewart , John Slack and of course myself for stepping up to the plate and bringing home the win along with Scott Bolling and Dave Evans. Next round match, Monday 27th April away to Kirkhill. Good luck guys.
Tuesday 21st April
The 1st league match of the summer saw a great win for Jon Wilkie and his 4th team away to Hillhead 2. Captains report - Ian cov, and Graham Hood narrowly losing 2-1 at 1st couple and both John Wlike, Mark McDermott and Ian Smith and Justin Notley winning 2-1 to secure a tightly contested 5-4 win. I believe that if any other team are playing away to Hillead this season, you can enjoy excellent home backing in a posh restaurant. (Eds note – John Wilkie are you really easily pleased and great to get off to a winning start)
Friday 24th April
After being relegated last season, it was imperative that the 1st team got off a quick start which they duly did in an away match v Drumchapel. Captains report – I feel that I am taking the place of Bill Leckie. Dark, wet and overcast night. Must be the start of the tennis leagues. First major shock of the night, Nicol Smylie turned up not only on time but early. A Clarkston 6-3 away win to Drumchapel. All sets one at 2nd and 3rd couple, well done to Andrew Raitt and Nicol, and David Evans and Derek walker. 3rd couple played a match in darkness due to no floodlights. With the help of passing car headlights, they did well to battle for a 3 set win. A triumphant and welcome return to 1st team tennis, Derek Walker. (Eds notes – great start guys and that was without our club champion)
3rd team – Captains report
On a damp evening, we the 3rd team really now know that we have stepped up a level with a narrow 9-0 loss!!!! Thorn Park 2nds were a very strong team and will no doubt be strong promotion contenders and have a very young team with an average age under 25. Gregg and I (Jon Slack) were up against one of the club coaches and a player who is in the top 5 in Scotland for his age group. Outclassed! William Steven and Ross McWhiter managed to win 1 less game when compared to Jon and Gregg and yet were on court for 20 minutes longer so proof enough that they put in a battling performance. Thanks also to Graham Hood and Mark McDermott for stepping. Onwards and Upwards. (Eds note – after securing promotion last season, this season will mean a battle for every game and set to ensure survival)
6th Team – Captains report
A 6-3 loss at home to Whitecraigs 6th team despite a battling performance from all 3 couples. Great to see one of our new recruits winning at 1st couple, Micheal Glennon alongside the ever reliable Kenny Hunter and securing a 2 sets to 1 win after losing the 1st set. Little and Large (Alan King and Jaspar Lages) suffering a 2-1 sets loss although was a hard fought match and Ross McGhee and Callum Steel losing 3-0 in sets although again battled well and lost 6-3, 6-3 7-5. Better luck next time guys.
Gregg McGeoch
