Glory for Glens in 2019
Silverware success during the year
and for educating kids on the dangers of alcohol and smoking, • Promising Cambuslang boxer Gary Ducie took another step forward in his career after signing a professional contract with Sam Kynoch’s Boxing Promotions Company. • Rutheglen boxing club Durie’s ABC had a terrific month, as two of their fighters landed gold medals at the Scottish Open, held in the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. was selected to take part in the Special Olympics, playing basketball for Great Britain.
Scottish Six road relay championship. •Rutherglen footballer Craig Howie helped his team East Kilbride to the league title – and was voted player of the season too.
• Footballer Kenny McLean was on a high after securing promotion with club side Norwich – just weeks after scoring his first goal for Scotland. • O’Neil’s boxing club in Cambuslang won five gold medals at the Box Cup in Penrith. • Glencairn secured a return to the junior top flight as they won the SJFA West Region Championship with a 6-2 win over Dalry Thistle. • And the Glens under-21’s added further success, lifting the SFYA Scottish Cup by bearing Barrhead 2-0.
• Cambuslang netball player Bethan
Goodwin was selected to represent Scotland at the World Cup. •Rutherglen High pupil Jay Dignall won two bronze medals at the Scottish Track and Field Championships. •Croftfoot Muay Thai fighter Keith McLachlan lifted gold on a Rebellion card in Blackpool – just hours after his son Corey scooped the Celtic Challenge British Pro Am title.
Rutherglen footballer Craig Howie helped East Kilbride to the league title