The strength of the Glasgow Association and its members was highlighted this week with a raft of high profile appointments which show how well our referees are developing.

Don Robertson has been appointed as the man in the middle for this season’s Scottish Junior Cup Final – between Auchinleck and Shotts – at Livingston’s Almondvale Stadium.  He will be ably assisted by Colin Steven.

Meanwhile, Alan Frame, Matthew Denne and David Roome were the refereeing team for this season’s Scottish Youth Cup Final at Under 17s level between Ayr United and Livingston at Somerset Park.

And the team that will represent Scotland at this year’s European Championships – which includes Glasgow’s Willie Collum and Derek Rose – were appointed to the Scottish Cup Final.

The Association is, as always, delighted and proud of these appointments and would like to wish Don, Colin, Willie and Derek all the best for these high profile matches.

Glasgow members Kevin Nolan and Jamie Cotton were appointed as Assistant Referees for this year’s West of Scotland Amateur Cup Final between Dumbarton Academy FP and Colville Park.  The game took place last weekend at New Douglas Park, Hamilton.

Jamie told the website that it was a very good game and a great experience to be involved in one of the biggest games in the amateur calendar.  He added that he felt himself and Kevin had done the Association proud.

Congratulations to Kevin and Jamie on the appointment.

The Glasgow Association Charity Cycle Just Giving page has been set up and can be accessed here

we also have a sponsorship form - Glasgow Referee Assoc

This will allow members to support the chosen charity, which is St Margaret of Scotland Hospice. This  is Scotland’s oldest and largest Hospice providing 30 beds for care of older adults with special medical, nursing and palliative needs – 27 for palliative care, 3 for exceptional cases, providing the highest standard of care for patients and carers through multi-professional team working

Members are reminded that the May meeting of the Association takes place this Friday, May 11th, in the Graham Hills Building of Strathclyde University, starting at 7.30pm

Glasgow member Graeme Robertson yesterday was Fourth Official at the Sunday Scottish Cup Final between Finnart and Geet, which was held at Almondvale Stadium in Livingston.

Meanwhile, James Jamieson followed up his appointment as Referee at the East of Scotland Cup Semi Final by being named as Assistant Referee at the West of Scotland Cup Semi Final which involved amateur giants Colville Park.  The match was held at Fir Park, Motherwell.

Congratulations to both Graeme and James on their superb appointments.

The Annual Referees Golf Outing will take place on Wednesday the 20th. of June at Whitecraigs Golf Club.

Tee Times 13.00 to 14.00 (Check in 12.30)

All inclusive cost is £27 .This includes  your round of golf,meal ,sweep and the opportunity to win many

excellent prizes.

Some tee times  will be available on the day if you are unable to enter at this point due to  family or work commitments.

If you wish to take part please contact Robert Cruickshank  (Home Tel. 0141 586 7331   Mob. 07900 576045) or  Stuart McLachlan  (0141 637 8493.)

The route will be Edinburgh / Linlithgow toGlasgow

For those interested in Linlithgow toGlasgow, the meeting point will be Lock 27, just up from Anniesland Cross train station.

Departure will be at 10am and transport will be provided to Linlithgow. This route is approximately 30miles.

The Edinburgh to Glasgow meeting point will be Queen Street Station at approximately 8:30am.

The route fromEdinburghis just over 50miles.

Both groups should meet between Linlithgow and Falkirk Wheel. The finishing point for both routes is at Lock 27. We should arrive for 4pm.

Please can anyone interested in participating contact either Stuart Hodge or Steven Reid in advance in order that we can ensure that there is adequate transport provision on the day.

The charity will be confirmed within the next couple of days and sponsorship sheets circulated to all participants thereafter

Please note Glasgow South training this Wednesday (11th April) wil be at John Wright Sports Centre, East Kilbride at 7.00pm.  The following week it returns to Willaimwood High School as normal