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03/06/2026

🔥 ALMOND STAR FIVE-A-SIDE – LAST FORTNIGHT UPDATE (2026) 🔥

Missed last week, so here’s the latest from the last fortnight…

📈 Dave Ritchie extends his lead at the top to TEN points over second-placed Matt Tildesley!

🥉 Big move into 3rd as Dee McGonigal overtakes Stu Gillespie in the standings.

⚽ It’s getting seriously tight in the middle of the table – just TEN points separate Stu McLeary in 10th and Mikey Leggett in 17th… with retired stars Sean Moran and Rael Mason somehow still right in the mix 👀

🔥 STILL UNDEFEATED IN 2026 🔥• Dean Crabbe• Ciccio• Liam Griffin• Lewis McGonigal• Liam K• Gav• Gus Robson

⭐ PLAYER OF THE WEEK ⭐

Stuart Mclellan’s pick this week goes to Paul Middleton 🤝

“I’ve been massively impressed with Paul. The lad has got a lot fitter over the last few years and is playing with real confidence and skill. Definitely proving ex-Kirky gaffer Greig ‘Mourinho’ wrong in this form! Still no way a centre-back with the skill he’s shown in recent weeks. Well done mate – legend.” 👏💙

🎂 Also, a huge Happy Birthday to Almond legends Scott Butler and Rob Worsley (belated!) 💙

22/05/2026

🌟 Almond Star Fives & Seven-a-Side – Week Ending 22/5/26 🌟

📈 David Ritchie extends his lead at the top with a win on Monday night and now sits seven points clear of second place Matt Tildesley.

🥈 Matt Tildesley remains second, while 🥉 Stu Gillespie stays third on 42 points.

🚀 Scott Butler climbs into fourth place after a win and MOTM performance on Tuesday night. The guy’s unbelievable! 👏

👋 We also welcomed three new faces this week, taking our total player tally to 53.
A big welcome to Dean Crabbe, Jordan McKenzie and Ciccio 🤝

🔥 PLAYER OF THE WEEK 🔥

🏅 Dee McGonigal

Voted by Matt this week:

“Hard to choose one from Monday because it was so competitive. But Dee suffered a twisted knee early on and, unlike some other players, battled on playing both outfield and in goals for the duration.” 👏⚽

Fancy a game? Contact the page or PM Stuart or Matt — all levels welcome 🫡

16/05/2026

🔥 ALMOND STAR FIVE-A-SIDE – WEEKLY TOP 15 (2026) 🔥

David Ritchie stays top of the pile:
🏟️ 33 played | ✅ 17 wins | ❌ 16 losses | 🤝 2 draws
⭐ 1 MOTM
📊 51 points

Chasing him in 2nd is Matt Tildesley on 47 points
👉 Just 4 points between the top two…

Player of the week ⚽️✨

Was Matt Tildesley time to pick

“I think Joe, turns up every week, gets on with everyone and probably needs cheering up after the Pars went out”

Mooreinho Jose well deserved buddy 💙⚽️🫡

💪 Paulo Cee on fire:
🔥 4 games, 4 wins – still unbeaten!

📊 It’s tight in the middle:
Only seven points seperate Danny Casement in 16th and Stuart Mcleary in 9th

⚽ Fancy a game? Get involved – drop a message to the page or speak to Stuart Mclellan & Matt Tildesley

10/05/2026

Happy Birthday Dave Bradshaw 💙

Dave joined the club back in 2022 with the Over 35s and has since become a massive part of Almond Star, now pulling on the boots for the Sunday amateurs as well as being a regular in the Tuesday fives group.

A brilliant guy on and off the pitch, respected and loved by everyone at the club.

Record appearance holder. Club legend. Top man.

Have a great day, Dave! 💙⭐

07/05/2026

🔥 ALMOND STAR FIVE-A-SIDE – WEEKLY TOP 15 (2026) 🔥

David Ritchie stays top of the pile:
🏟️ 33 played | ✅ 17 wins | ❌ 14 losses | 🤝 2 draws
⭐ 1 MOTM
📊 51points

Chasing him in 2nd is Matt Tildesley on 47 points
👉 Just 4 points between the top two…

👋 New additions to the squad:
Paul Middleton who is our 50th player in 2026 🤝🎉

Player of the week ⚽️✨

This week it does to Kristian Bell. Improving every week and always plays with a smile on his face. Popular guy with all the Tuesday boys 🤝

💪 Paulo Cee on fire:
🔥 3 games, 3 wins – still unbeaten!

📊 It’s tight in the middle:
Only 8 points separate Greig Stanners (14th) and Daniel Mcgonigal (9th)

⚽ Fancy a game? Get involved – drop a message to the page or speak to Stuart Mclellan & Matt.

29/04/2026

🌟 Almond Star Fives & Seven-a-Side – April Update 🌟

🏆 Player of the Month – April

🥇 David Ritchie – 51 points
A brilliant month sees David take the top spot and deservedly claim April’s Player of the Month!

🥈 Matt Tildesley – 44 points
🥉 Stu Gillespie – 35 points

📈 Daniel Mcgonigal climbs two places in the rankings after a standout MOTM performance on Tuesday night – great effort!

💯 Special mention to Paulo Cee, who holds a perfect 100% record, winning 2 out of 2 games 👏

😔 Unfortunately, February’s Player of the Month, Sean Moran, has had to retire due to injury. Sean was a hugely popular member of the group, and he’ll be missed by everyone involved. Wishing you all the very best, mate 🤝

🔥 **Player of the Week **

Dan McGonigal

An outstanding performance on Tuesday night and a top lad in the group – like a young Hasney Aljofree! 👏⚽

22/04/2026

🔥 ALMOND STAR FIVE-A-SIDE – WEEKLY TOP 15 (2026) 🔥

David Ritchie stays top of the pile:
🏟️ 31 played | ✅ 16 wins | ❌ 13 losses | 🤝 2 draws
⭐ 1 MOTM
📊 48 points

Chasing him in 2nd is Matt Tildesley on 41 points
👉 Just 7 points between the top two…

👋 New additions to the squad:
• Arran Menzies
• Aliy Strickland
• Paulo Cee (ex Over 35s manager & captain)

📈 Player count now up to 49!

💪 Colin Dudgeon on fire:
🔥 4 games, 4 wins – still unbeaten!

📊 It’s tight in the middle:
Only 9 points separate Dee J Mcgonigal (4th) and Greig Stanners (13th)

⚽ Fancy a game? Get involved – drop a message to the page or speak to Stuart Mclellan & Matt.

16/04/2026

⚽ Almond Star Fives Update ⚽

David Ritchie leads the way at the top with a strong 42 points 💪

It’s tight just behind him, with only 4 points separating:
🥈 Matt Tildesley
🥉 Stu Gillespie

6️⃣ points separating Dee J Mcgonigal in fourth and Greig in twelth.

4️⃣6️⃣ players have took part in both games so far! 🎉

🔥 Big shoutout to Greig Stanners, who had one of the performances of the year last Monday. Scoring a great solo goal to add to his 20 plus on the night. A very popular lad in the group also! Well done mate!

Plenty more games to come! 🔥⚽

08/04/2026

⚽ Almond Star Fives Update ⚽

David Ritchie leads the way at the top with a strong 42 points 💪

It’s tight just behind him, with only 4 points separating:
🥈 Matt Tildesley
🥉 Stu Gillespie

👏 Welcome to our two new players this week:
👉 Gordon Edgar
👉 Krasimir Marinov

🔥 Big shoutout to Danny Casement, who breaks into the Top 15 after a great win and a Man of the Match performance on Monday night!

⸻

🐐 Current Best Player:
👉 R Worsley

🎯 Most Clutch:
👉 S Butler

🔋 Most Important Over Time:
👉 D Ritchie

🎲 Wildcard:
👉 G Robson (needs more games)

⸻

Plenty more to come — it’s heating up! 🔥⚽

01/04/2026

🌟 March Monthly Awards 🌟

Player of the Month 🏆

David Ritchie – A top lad in the group who turns up week in, week out. Consistent, committed, and fully deserves it. Congratulations mate 👏

Moment of the Month 😂

Laird, turning up 10 minutes late (after heading to the wrong RBS instead of East Calder)… and still going on to win the game. Some going Lairdy boy!

Goal of the Month 🚀

Stuart Mcleary – What a goal

Outmuscled big Lee in the corner with no passing option, jinked one way then the other, then with his right foot flicked it round the back of his left leg, megged him, squeezed between him and the board, chased it down and calmly tucked it away in the bottom corner. Unreal finish 👏🔥

Best Average 📈

Ryan Hedges – 3 wins from 3 games 🙌

Well done to all the boys 🤝⚽👏

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