It's time for Scottish Sunday Cup action! - The Build Up

A big report ahead of this weekends, RJM Sports Sunday Trophy fixtures, including Sunday Central League sides. I personally can’t wait for it to begin, it has been a great response from everybody from the last report, and it has been great speaking to you all and getting to know you. Please drop me a message and don’t forget to follow on twitter on @__SportCentral. Once again, thank you very much for the support. A huge weekend, and the last one, before we are able to get underway in both Premiership and Championship action. It truly has been the magic of the cup that has touched us all, and we are ready to get underway. 

Albion vs. Longstone United The Sunday Cup side, Albion are at home to Longstone United, a side that enjoyed a brilliant season last time out. Albion came third in their league and will be raring to go again this year, first stop is the Scottish Cup. Bathgate vs. East Lane East Lane, a Sunday Central Football League team, will be excited to start their Sunday Cup, they travel to Bathgate, and will want to come back with their ticket to the next round of the Sunday Cup. Blantyre Albion AFC (SCAFL) v Queens Bar AFC (DSAFL) Championship division 2 club Blantyre Albion are at home in their RJM Sports Sunday Trophy fixture, they are going to be up for their match against Queens Bar of the DSAFL. Blantyre will be up this one and wanting to progress into the next round of the cup. Bengal Lancers vs. Calderside An all Sunday Central League class this weekend, the two sides will know a bit about each other. They’ll not only be playing for the Sunday Cup, but for local bragging rights, they will be want to get a good start to the season. Calderside will be travelling to Bengal Lancers for this one, both sides will be excited for this fixture. Bo'Ness AFC (WLSAFL) v Gorbals United AFC (SCAFL) Premier League division 3 club Gorbals United, and they are on the road this weekend, they travel to Bo'Ness AFC of the WLSAFL, Gorbals United are an entertaining side, they didn't draw a game in the league all last season, and they also won as many as they lost, showing a really give it everything you can attitude, a great one to watch. Burnside Athletic AFC (WLSAFL) v New Stevenston United AFC (SCAFL) New Stevenston United, have secured their place in the top division of the Championship, in the Sunday Central League, but first thing is first and they have Sunday Trophy action to attend to, they travel to Burnside Athletic of the WLSAFL, a game that they will be up for. Cambuslang Football Academy AFC (SCAFL) v East Lothian Thistle AFC (LEAFA) A big weekend in store for the Cambuslang Football Academy as they host East Lothian Thistle, a team that normally play in the LEAFA. A massive game for the club, they will be positive and ready to get underway on Sunday, and end the week in style, a great game to come from Cambuslang. 

We spoke to Cambuslang Football Academy this week, and they said, "Looks like we will be at full capacity for our tie on sunday. Looking to go one better than last season and reach the 5th round this year after a poor defeat last season by Coatbridge United in the 4th Round. East Lothian look like they are on a good run with some impressive results over last few games however we will be determined to stop that and we will take the game to them. We have our targets this year and we are determined as ever to achieve them".  Castlemilk Dynamo AFC (SCAFL) v Minto Lounge AFC (FSAFL) The Sunday Central AFL side, Castlemilk Dynano, are ready for cup action, they will have a strong side and will be ready to host the Minto Lounge. Castlemilk Dynamo have a lot of attacking threat going into this one, players such as Alan Semple, who has been prolific infront of goal in the Greater Glasgow League. The home club will be excited to get going in Sunday Cup action. Colquhoun United AFC (SCAFL) v Cranhill United AFC (SCAFL) An all Sunday Central League clash in this fixture of the Sunday Trophy. Colquhoun United will host Cranhill United, and Colquhoun will enter as the underdogs, but as everyone knows, league positions and what league you play in, means nothing when it comes to the magic of the cup. On Sunday, it will be 0-0 and 90 minutes remaining, that's all that will matter, a good game in store. Crownpoint United AFC (SCAFL) v Carron Valley AFC (WLSAFL) Last season, Crownpoint United were brilliant, they scored 74 league goals, and only let 23 in, a brilliant performance, and they will look to carry their form into the Sunday Trophy. They will hope to be in the usual clinical goal scoring form. Duddingston Athletic AFC (LEAFA) v HSV AFC (SCAFL) Championship club HSV will be travelling to Duddingston Athletic, and they will be looking to progress into the next round. The magic of the Cup should touch HSV to pick up an important win away from home. Dunfermline United AFC (FSAFL) v Glasgow Star AFC (SCAFL) The Sunday Central League club Glasgow Star will be travelling to Dunfermline United and they are going to be ready for this one, they will hope to start in lively fashion, they will be ready for this fixture, a great chance for the club to progress through to the next round. Glasgow Irish AFC (SCAFL) v Lanarkshire Forrest AFC (A&CAFL) Another enjoyable side is Glasgow Irish, who last season scored as many as they conceded. They scored 40 goals from their 14 games, a great statistic for the club, showing a do or die mentality, an exciting game is in store for us this Sunday, as they host Lanarkshire Forrest of the A&CAFL, a club that used to play in the Sunday Central League. Glasgow Rovers AFC (SCAFL) v Craigentinny AFC (LEAFA) It is sure to be exciting in Glasgow this weekend, as the Glasgow Rovers never fail to excite. Last season they scored 74 goals, a brilliant effort in just 24 games, and they also conceded 72. As we all know, last season does not have an impact on Sunday's game, they will be ready to play their enjoyable brand of football. Greenhill Thistle AFC (FVAFA) v Gartferry AFC (SCAFL) Premier League division 2 club Gartferry will be on the road to Greenhill Thistle, and they will be confident, having scored 69 goals the season before, a brilliant achievement. Gartferry are excited to get into action in the Sunday Trophy. Haghill AFC (SCAFL) v Bo'Ness Athletic AFC (FVAFA) The Sunday Central League side, Haghill will be up for the challenge of the Scottish Sunday Cup against Bo’Ness Athletic of the FVAFA league and they will want to bring home the glory and pick up a victory this weekend. Haldane United AFC (SCAFL) v Brunswick AFC (SCAFL) An all Sunday Central League clash, as they Brunswick, travel to Haldane United. These two side will know plenty about the other, and it is an important game for the outstanding league. A game I hope is played with great spirits as the excellent Haldane, take on the brilliant Brunswick. A weekend where all league action can be put a side, and the Sunday Cup, is all that matters, a great opportunity to mount a brilliant cup run, for both sides. Hole in the Wa AFC (DSAFL) v Glasgow Athletic AFC (SCAFL) Glasgow Athletic, will have made sure that they have not got any, ‘hole’s in the defense’ against their opposition, DSAFL team Holme in the Wa. Glasgow Athletic will feel confident as they travel on the road to Hole in the Wa. Lesmahagow AFC (A&CAFL) v Bardykes Rovers 2016 AFC (SCAFL) It is the Sunday Central League side that are on the road this weekend, as Bardykes Rovers 2016 travel to Lesmahagow, and they will be fully supported, a side that is going to be ready to go and going to give it everything they have away from home. Lochore Castle AFC (FSAFL) v Polonia Glasgow AFC (SCAFL) The excellent Premier League side Polonia Glasgow, are ready to travel to Lochore Castle, a team that play in the FSAFL, and they will be looking to continue from the league form that they finished up with last season. Polonia Glasgow have a big season ahead of them, and they would love to start it off with a great win in the Sunday Cup. Nethercraigs United AFC (SCAFL) v Normandy Star AFC (DSAFL) A big day for Nethercraigs United of the Sunday Central League, a side that are going to be going into this fixture with confidence as they play against Normandy Star of the DSAFL. Northend AFC (SCAFL) v Armadale Thistle AFC (WLSAFL) They have been excellent in the group stages of the league this season and in form Northend will be ready to host Armadale Thistle. Northend have once again, been in outstanding goal scoring form and will want to continue that into their match this Sunday. Northend came second in the top division last season, something they can take as confidence into the Sunday Cup. Overlee Partizans AFC (SCAFL) v West End Bar AFC (FSAFL) The Overlee Partizans of the Sunday Central League, will be ready to go in the Sunday Cup. They will feel very confident going into the fixture, against West End Bar. Overlee Partizans won the top division last year and were excellent and they have been so far this season. Last time out they scored 85 goals and conceded just 25, a brilliant effort. Overlee Partizans will want to take that fine goal scoring form into this Sunday. Rosehill Athletic AFC (A&CAFL) v Eastwood Mearns AFC (SCAFL) This Sunday, Eastwood Mearns of the Sunday Central League travel to Rosehill Athletic, a huge game fo rth eclub and they are ready to go. They will be ready for the challenge and they are feeling upbeat. I managed to speak to the club this week, and they said, “It's been a busy week for the club. I'm absolutely delighted we've secured a place in Championship Division 1 which is a great achievement for us but that's at the back of the mind and all focus is on Sunday's Scottish Cup tie. I need to be honest I don't know much about our opponents but for me regardless of form etc it all goes out the window when it's the Scottish. For me no matter what level you are at the Scottish always has that special buzz about it and if you can't motivate yourself for it then you are in the wrong game. The lads have worked extremely hard in training this week and there's a great feel amongst them which is always good to see. We've got a few missing through work and injury but I'm lucky I've got a good sized squad to choose from so ultimately it'll be down to whoever I choose to do what they can to get our name in the hat for the next round”. Rumours AFC (SCAFL) v Palmerston Colts AFC (DSAFL) Rumours AFC will hope to be running rampant this weekend against Palmerston Colts, of the DSAFL, and they will want to ensure they win on their home ground in the Sunday Trophy. Rumours are going to give it their all, a cracking game in store and ready to go. South Edinburgh AFC (LEAFA) v Carluke Thistle AFC (SCAFL) A strong Carluke Thistle team are ready to go and they will be looking forward to this one. They play South Edinburgh, and I managed to speak to assistant manager of Carluke Thistle, Scott Parry, who stated, “Playing South Edinburgh this Sunday in the 2nd round of the Scottish Sunday Trophy. They’re currently sitting bottom of the LEAFA Sunday Morning 2nd Division having played 4 games with 3 losses & 1 Draw.” He continued to say, “We’ll be hoping to advance & currently have 17 confirmed players so looking good at the moment although things can change from now till then. We won’t take anything for granted against our opposition & will be looking to visit the capital & produce a good performance to progress. The lads are looking forward to the away day”. Sporting Pumas AFC (SCAFL) v Coltness United AFC (A&CAFL) After last seasons outstanding unbeaten season, the Sporting Pumas, are on the hunt for gold. They start in the Sunday Cup, a cup they will want to take hold of, and try and pass thorugh to the next round. The Sporting Pumas, did not lose a single league game last season, they will want to take that confiidence into the Sunday Cup. Station Bar AFC (ASAFA) v Rutherglen Burgh AFC (SCAFL) Rutherglen Burgh are travelling to Station Bar, in the Sunday Trophy, they are ready to go and get a good cup run under their belt. They will be looking forward to getting under way. Steadings AFC (FSAFL) v Eastend Tower AFC (SCAFL) Eastend Tower of the SCAFL will be travelling this weekend as they face Steadings. Eastend Tower will be hoping for a good start this season, a good game is in store. They will take a lot of confidence into this one, and be ready to get going. Weir Recreation AFC (SCAFL) v Drumchapel United AFC (SCAFL) An all Sunday Central League clash in this one, Weir Recreation play host to Drumchapel United. The two sides will be familiar with each other. A great game is to come from this one, I am looking forward to it. Weir Recreation have said ahead of this one, “Weirs welcome Drumchapel United to Albert park in a massive Scottish Cup game for both sides! In what is possibly our biggest challenge yet we have a few boys out injured but are sure we have strength in the squad that are up to the challenge!!!”  

Drumchapel United have said this week, "It's a tie the boys are relishing and the Sunday trophy is always a special occasion. We have a few boys missing due to injuries, work and holidays but we have a great squad and look forward to kick off on Sunday. 

We have never faced Weirs before but expect a really tough game as they have had some good results and topped their group section".  

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