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Sunday Central League Preview: Another Big Weekend of Football To Come To End November.


With the player of the month poll, just around the corner, the last weekend of November, promises excellent football in the Sunday Central, as per usual.

West of Scotland Cup (Round 2)

•Budhill United vs. The Burgh AFC

West of Scotland Cup action for Budhill United this weekend, and the spotlight is on them as this weekend, they are the only Sunday Central club in the cup action. The two sides are going to give their everything this weekend, they will be up for the clash with The Burgh AFC. This is going to be a big contest and a huge chance for Budhill United to progress through to the next round of the West of Scotland Cup.

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•Eastfield Star vs. Polonia Glasgow

The hosts, Eastfield Star set out this weekend, in search of picking up their first win of their league campaign, and they are against Polonia Glasgow. The visitors picked up an excellent win in the cup last Sunday and will hope they can translate that into a successful cup win. They will be up for this one, and this will be a highly competitive contest.

•Haghill vs. Cranhill United

Coming off another excellent win, Haghill will be up for their upcoming game with Cranhill United, another side that have started their league campaign in excellent form. This is going to be a fantastic game between two sides coming off good win last weekend. High flying Haghill will be up for this game, and home to continue to drive for the top of the table, they are a side in dangerous form, they are a club to watch.

I caught up with Paul Hughes, manager of Haghill this weekend, and he said, "Back to league action for haghill after last weeks west of scotland win. This week host former scottish cup winners cranhill no strangers to the boys at haghill so they know as do the haghill coaches how difficult this game will be our last league game seen us loose so looking for the win to get back on track with the top placed teams in the division looking forward to it all way a good tough encounter with cranhill should be a good game."

•Castlemilk Dynamo vs. Eastend Tower

Two of the Premier 1's unbeaten sides are set to go head to head in a huge clash this Sunday. Castlemilk Dynamo have been in exceptional form in the league and they remain unbeaten, and clinical in front of goal. Eastend Tower have been no different, and they want to keep their unbeaten run going. They picked up and emphatic cup win last weekend, scoring in double figures. They will be delighted, and this is going to be an excellent league game. Neither side is going to want to let their current unbeaten league run slip, this is a huge match for both clubs, and for the Sunday Central.

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•Castlemilk United vs. Haldane United

A good game in store for us, from Premier 2 this weekend, as Castlemilk United are on the hunt for their first win of the season, they are going to be hungry for it and ready to go, at home against Haldane United. Haldane United have picked up points in the league, and this Sunday they look to build on it, and look to pick up a win a start a run in the league. This will be a good game, and an important one, for both clubs.

•Carluke Thistle vs. Brunswick

Two unbeaten sides are going to give their everything in this match, they have both been on fire. Carluke Thistle have played two games at the start of the season, and they have won their two opening games. They are at home to Brunswick, an excellent team that have been in exceptional form this season, they have won 4 games out of 4, an excellent start and they are in fine form. They have scored 19 goals in their opening 4 games. Brunswick are on fire, and will be up for this huge game with Carluke Thistle. Top of the table Brunswick are in for an excellent form, Carluke Thistle a side that will hope to keep their unbeaten run going. They have been in excellent, this will be a brilliant match.

I managed to speak to Grant Woodburn of Brunswick this weekend, and he has said, "Looking forward to a tough test against an extremely strong Carluke who have started the season well, we snuck by on penalties in the cup in a great game last season so hoping for another great game on sunday against Scott and our friends from Carluke."

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•Red Staars Baagrade vs. Glasgow Irish

Glasgow Irish are up for their first win of the season against 5th placed Red Staars Baagrade, and they will be hoping to register that first win of the season. Red Staars Baagrade are playing well this season, and they will be hoping they can beat Glasgow Irish. Red Staars Baagrade will want this Sunday to kickstart another string of victories for them.

•Sauchie vs. Carluke Victoria

The hosts, Sauchie are in. inspired form and last weekend, they had a free week from action, a chance to rest up and catch a break, and allowed any aches or pains to heel. This Sunday they are back and will be hoping they can get back to where they left off and continue their fine form. They are going to be expecting the visit of Carluke Victoria, a side just 2 points ahead of Sauchie, but they will be aware of their fine form as of late. Carluke Victoria are a good side, and the two clubs will be looking forward to colliding this Sunday.

This week, I caught up with Sauchie, and they have said, ahead of this weekend's clash, "We are at home to a strong Carluke Victoria . We are looking to continue our good results after our last couple of games . Few players are missing but it will give the rest of players a chance to come in and hopefully do the job."

Cutting Edge Engravers Championship 1

•Eastend Rovers vs. HSV

The unbeatens HSV have been brilliant in their two opening games this season, and they remain unbeaten, and will be up for this tough test on the road this weekend. They are visiting Eastend Rovers, who are a good side that have been in excellent form. They currently sit a place and a point ahead of HSV, making this game have added importance. Eastend Rovers picked up an excellent 6-1 away from home, so they will take a great amount of confidence and positives into this game.

I caught up with Stephen Hill, of Eastend Rovers this week. He has said, "Looking forward to the weekend. We know we as in for a tough game but no game in this league has or will be easy. Feeling confident after a strong week of training from the boys again."

•Rumours AFC vs. Provanmill Thistle

Two teams that are going to be looking to progress up the table this weekend. Rumours AFC are going to be hoping to pick up their first win of the season, and they are at home to Provanmill Thistle, a side that have picked up a win, but will be hoping to double the win tally this weekend, and climb the table. This is going to be a good match, important game for both clubs.

•Weir Recreation vs. EK Athletic

The unbeaten EK Athletic have started in excellent form, they have proven week after week why they should be top of the table. They sit 5 points clear, but this weekend, they have a very tough match in store. They have an away day at Weir Recreation. They will get to play at some excellent facilities of course, but Weir Recreation have been in brilliant form themselves, winning 3 out of their first 4 games and currently sit third. A win for Weir Recreation can put them in reach of EK Athletic, with two games in hand, which makes this game, all the more important. Both games will know the importance of this game, it is going to be excellent contest!

I had chance to speak to EK Athletic this weekend, and they have said, "Another tough game for us this Sunday away to weirs. Last week we just scraped past rumours and we know that we’ll need to be on our A game to get the three points and maintain top spot."

Cutting Edge Engravers Championship 2

•Bengal Lancers vs. Broadwood Clyde

In Championship 2 this weekend, Bengal Lancers are up against Broadwood Clyde in a huge and important league clash. Broadwood Clyde came very close last weekend, just a goal in the game and they will be hoping to do one better and pick up a win this weekend. The Bengal Lancers are a dangerous side however, they have started the season brilliant, winning matches and also coming from behind to pick up some dramatic win in the league and cup. This is going to be a huge game between two good clubs.

•Newmains United vs. Rutherglen Burgh

A couple of good wins in a row for Newmains United, who find themselves in exceptional form as of late. Paul McMahon's men are rolling, and flying high, sitting 3rd in the table. They are going to be hoping to make it another win, they have lost just once this season, and a league campaign they have started brilliantly. Taking on the in form Newmains United will be Rutherglen Burgh, and they are sitting 6th and will be a good challenge for Newmains United. This should be a brilliant match, one that will be in good spirits and a great contest!

Cutting Edge Engravers Championship 3

•Colquhoun United vs. Eastwood Mearns B

These two clubs are going to be fighting it out, to pick up a win and climb the Championship 3. Colquhoun United are yet to register their first win of the season in the league, but they have come close on many occasions. They are playing host to Eastwood Mearns B, and they will be up for this contest. Eastwood Mearns B have picked up a massive victory recently, and will be ready to get started and hope to get another win on the board.

•Summerston Amateurs vs. Nethercraigs

Nethercraigs are flying high in the league and they have won 3 out of their first 4 league games, and they will be up for this one in the road. Despite not having a game in the league last weekend, they did face Northend in a friendly, and will be raring to go in this match. Summerston Amateurs are the hosts and they will be hoping to post their first win of the league campaign. They have come close every week, and are just looking for that change in luck and fortune, and it will be a major statement if they can beat one of the most in form clubs in the league. This should be an entertaining and good match.

I spoke to Summerston Amateurs and they have said, "Still hungry for that first win and its gotta be this weekend if we hope to have any chance of being near the top of the table and hopefully lucks with us for yet another tough game."

I have also had chance to speak to Nethercraigs, and they have said, "after a week away from league duties the lads are all ready go get back in to the competitive action. We have had a good run of wins that we are looking to build on after a shaky start and the group have really came together and are willing to fight for one another until the final minute as has been evident in the way in which we have came from being behind in games to win comfortably. We have a solid defensive unit an energetic midfield and sharp attacking players who all work hard to win games. We know summerston have begun to look like they are getting some decent performances but we will concentrate on our own game and look to try assert our dominance from the first whistle and give a complete team performance. Summerston will be no pushovers and there are no easy games but the team are fired up and motivated to win and keep improving as we head into the christmas period."


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