Those Involved

Main Organiser


Stevie Morton
Born - 4/3/1959
Coaching Experience - SFA C CERTIFICATE & CHILDRENS LEVEL 1 & 2
Age Group - Delegates between all
Little Known Fact - Works as a full time electrical engineer in his spare time!!

Child Protection Officer


John Carolan
Born - 21/05/70
Coaching Experience -  Children’s level 1,2,3, Goalkeeping level 1&2, going for goalkeeping basic license in September.
Age Group - Goalkeeping coach of all ages
Little Known Fact -  In the early 80’s John was allowed into Shawfield pre-match to get autographs at the dressing rooms. Being a keeper his hero was Scotland ‘keeper, Alan Rough. Clyde were topping the 2^nd and Partick Thistle (Alan’s club at the time) were struggling in the Premier in season 1981-82. John knows that he’ll eventually get to meet Alan Rough if Clyde go up and Thistle come down. This duly happens. Clyde’s first home match against Thistle is in November 1982. The day before the game, Alan Rough transfers to Premier league Hibs….

Coaches


Chris Dewar
Born - 29/01/1993
Coaching Experience - Graduate with HND in Sports Coaching with Sport Development, SFA Youth Level 3 certificate, been with the SOF since 2009
Age Group - 2000's
Little Known Fact - To underline the loyalty, Chris has the Clyde badge engraved for life..he also speaks a fair amount of Ukrainian..

Antonio Ventre
Born - 31/08/1991
Coaching Experience - Graduate with HND in Sports Coaching with Sport Development, SFA Youth Level and Child's Level 3 certificate, been with the SOF since 2010
Age Group - 2000's
Little Known Fact - Perhaps fairly obvious, but Tony is half Italian. So you can rely on him for technique training!!

Mark McLean
Born - 16/01/1990
Coaching Experience - Graduate with HND in Sports Coaching with Sport Development, SFA Youth Level 3 certificate, been with the SOF since 2011
Age Group - 2000's
Little Known Fact - Mark is perhaps the most Scottish person on the planet..

John McCone
Born - ?
Coaching Experience - ?
Age Group - 2001's
Little Known Fact - ?

Douglas Dunn

Born - 08/01/1973

Coaching Experience - First coaching role. Preparing to undertake certificates.

Age Group - 2001's

Little Known Fact - Dougie has played for; Clydebank FC, Queen's Park, Hamilton Accies, East Stirlingshire, Vale of Clyde, Glencairn Juniors and Largs Thistle.

Andy Brown

Born - ?

Coaching Experience - ?

Age Group - 2002's

Little Known Fact - ?

Robert Sweeney

Age - 52 

Coaching Experience - SFA Level 1 Early Touches. 

Age Group - 2002's

Little Known Fact - Rab is Enhanced Disclosure checked, First Aid trained and also a Child Protection Officer

Stephen Muckult

Born - ?

Coaching Experience - ?

Age Group - 2003's

Little Known Fact - ?

Information

Here's a few quick points about the School.

Where?: We train at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Toryglen, in the southside of Glasgow (across the road from Hampden Park at Aitkenhead Road). The league matches are also played here unless stated otherwise.

When?: Training takes place on Friday nights from 6pm-8pm. Coaches like to start sharp so we'd appreciate that good timekeeping is noted. League games take place on Sunday mornings unless stated otherwise, times are varied each week so please be sure to check the updated fixtures here on this blog. We also ask for the children to be there at least 15 minutes before kick off, this gives the coach time to take a small warm up and also a team talk. We may arrange friendly games against teams at other venues, again we'll keep you updated both in person and on the blog.

What?: The club-training strip must be worn at all training sessions. The reason for this is that it actively breaks down barriers and empowers our young people with a sense of pride, identity and belonging to our club. It also projects a good professional image of our organisation, which will help promote us in and around the local community. Club rain jackets are also available at an additional cost which is applicable at the time of purchase. For further details or to order a training kit please phone or text Stevie on 07931149621. Size’s are as follows, (MB 28/30, LB 30/ 32, Y 32/34).


Who?: Our school is open to children ages 7-11 years (03's - 00's)

Cost?:  The first session is free of charge as an introductory offer. Thereafter, membership cost’s £25 where your child receives a full training strip and one further free session. The cost per session then is £4 on a pay as you play basis. There is no cost to participate in the league, however places are limited and inclusion depends on achieving certain criteria.

Who to see?: The main organiser of the School is Stevie Morton. His contact details can be found on the official Clyde FC Website and also on the coaches section on this blog. Again, if you need to contact a specific coach then the coaches section will direct you there.

Why Clyde?: At the present moment the Clyde FC first team may be at the depths of Scottish Football. While everyone will blame finances, we are still proud to work under the name of Clyde and we expect that everyone who pulls on a Clyde jersey to share the same enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to play with self-pride. We appreciate we may not be the best, however we are all human beings at the end of the day and everyone here pulls together and strives to make success. We have a great record in producing players who later join various pro youth sides and we aim to maintain this and who knows, perhaps one day YOUR child may pull on the Clyde jersey for real and compete at the top level.

Testimonials

Don't take our word for it; here you can check recognition of us from others:

www.clydefc.co.uk

The youngsters at the Southside Branch of the Clyde FC School of Football were celebrating on Friday night as the Supporters Trust presented them with a cheque for £1000.

As the Bully Wee looks to strengthen its links within the wider community, the success of the Southside Branch has been celebrated by all involved with the club. Director Gordon Thomson echoed this:-

“The trust is delighted to support the coaches and kids involved with the Southside School of Football. We must not be complacent in recognising the contribution that Football Schools like this have to kid’s week in, week out. It is great to see all the young guys in Clyde jerseys. We are delighted with the support the coaches have received from parents. Long may it continue.”

Started in September 2008 by Clyde fan Stevie Morton, the Southside Branch of the School of Football aims to provide something fun and engaging for young people in Clyde’s historical home of the Southside. Stevie commented on how the sheer demand for the School took everyone by surprise.

“We wanted to provide something in the community for the kids. When we started we were looking for around 25-30 kids. 70 turned up. By March we had 85!”

Training every Friday at the in-demand Toryglen Regional Football Centre, the world renowned Coerver coaching system is employed by the coaches to help develop the youngster’s ball control and skill, making them technically proficient from an early age.

The coaching seems to be working. In their first game, the boys suffered a 20-0 defeat. However, after a few months and some effective coaching, the same team were defeated 7-1!

“We can see already that a few of the boys that are showing real potential to be great players and they are improving every week. There are scouts down here all the time and we look to link in with Clyde’s Pro-Youth system wherever possible.”

Just as important as the coaching, the School provides a platform to get the players and fans of tomorrow involved and aware of Clyde FC. At a time where Scottish football is somewhat monopolised by two clubs, it is vital that the other 40 look to the grassroots to secure their future. All the youngsters involved with the School of Football are given official Clyde FC training tops and tracksuits to replace their Old Firm ones, while the organisers ensure that the values of Clyde FC as a community club are at the heart of the School.

With this commitment from the organisers, coaches and parents, and the support from the club and fans, there is little reason why success of the Southside Branch of the Clyde FC School of Football can’t continue and help secure Clyde FC’s future as a true community club.

If you are interested in the Clyde FC Southside Branch, please contact Stevie Morton 

Gala Day - Broadwood Stadium, 7th May 2011

The yearly event took place a couple of weeks ago and it was another major success. Credit must go to Stevie who organised the event and also all the coaches who assisted in making it a fantastic day for all involved. We would also like to thank Burnside and Calderwood Primary Schools, East Kilbride Boys Club and Celtic Boys Club who all came along and enjoyed the great occasion with us. In total, more than 100 children took part in a day that will live long in the memory. 


Below you can see the entry made by the official Clyde FC website, and also some photos of the day itself.


http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2011/05/22/3884/

Clyde FC's status as a community club was enhanced last weekend as it's South Side School of Football held their community football day at Broadwood Stadium.

Burnside and Calderwood Primary Schools, East Kilbride Boys Club and Celtic Boys Club all visited Cumbernauld and teamed up with The Bully Wee's South Side School of Football kids to give over 100 young people a day out that they will never forget!

All aged between 7 and 11, the excited youngsters used the first team changing rooms, walked on to the pitch through the tunnel before lining up on the pitch as their names were read out over the tannoy to the cheers of the support in the stands.

The excitement of all boys and girls involved was visible as they displayed their footballing skills on the same turf that Manchester United, Everton, Rangers and Celtic have all played on in recent years. On arrival at the stadium each player was given a full VIP tour of the stadium, post match every player was presented with a special Clyde badged medal and a goodie bag.

With Clyde now officially a community interest club, organiser Stevie Morton stressed the importance of maintaining links within the club's traditional heartland:-

"We aim to promote Clyde within the community to help make youngsters and their parents aware of the club whilst providing them with a great day out that they will not forget for a long time.

"The chances are that most of these youngsters will be Rangers or Celtic supporters but we want to be the club actively providing alternative opportunities for them in their community.

"Hopefully the experience of the day might just encourage some to become Clyde supporters in the future. It's also possible that through our involvement with the local community we might just unearth potential talent for our pro-youth system and possibly even a future Clyde star!"

Douglas Morton recently apppointed Head of Community Football added “This was my first ‘official’ function and what a wonderful occasion it was. It was great to see so many youngsters in Clyde strips joined by others from across the community playing football at Broadwood.  I also have to say that the standard of football demonstrated by the Clyde players showed just how high the standard of coaching is at Southside.  If we add in the positive reaction from the parents and relatives etc. who accompanied the players then Southside have made a massive contribution to the reputation of Clyde in the Community, and by association, to the reputation of Clyde FC.  Stevie and the others did a marvellous job.  It was a privilege to be a small part of it.”

Stevie also gave thanks to the many people who helped make the day a fantastic success for both Clyde and the community which includes; John Carolan, John McCone, Stephen Muckalt, Robert Sweeney, Andy Brown, Chris Dewar, Tony Ventre, Douglas Dunn, Gordon and Maureen Nisbet, David Alexander, Andy Muir and of course new community manager Douglas Morton who presented the kids with their medals.

FIXTURES - 5TH JUNE

Subject to change up to Wednesday as per League Secretary!!

              AGE GROUP        OPPONENT          TIME        PITCH

	00’S A	CROFTFOOT	1100	B
	00’S A	ABERDEEN (PRO-YTH)	1130	B
	00’S B	PARK VILLA B	1000	B
	00’S B	POLLOK UNITED	1030	C
	01’S	BROOMHILL COLTS	1200	C
	01’S	HAMPDEN WHITES	1230	C
	02’S	BROOMHILL	0900	B
	02’S	CELTIC	0930	C
	03’S	HAMPDEN	1000
	03’S	NO GAME AT MOMENT	1025

Welcome

Hello and welcome to this brand new blog, all about the wonderful Clyde FC School of Football, based in Glasgow's Southside.  We have a wonderful reputation as a group of volunteers who strive to make our great football club look after it's youth footballers from the area of where Clyde FC were first ever founded.

All information regarding the School of Football you will find here, including: Those involved, details of how to get involved, current goings on, updates regarding events, training info, game info and much more.

Here at Clyde FC Southside we care about our youth. With over 60 players of various ages and footballing ability being provided coaching by our team of enhanced disclosure checked coaches every week, we never fail to deliver in giving your child the football s/he needs.

Feel free to explore the rest of this blog, more and more details will be added in future as the site begins to grow.

Chris Dewar
Southside 2000's Coach