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Dominant Strathclyde side overpowered GUFC Men’s 1s to win 6-0

27th October 2023

Strathclyde defeated GUFC 6-0 on 25 October resulting in one of Glasgow’s biggest defeats in the season so far. Another Wednesday, another Aldi Cup match for Glasgow University Football Team Men’s 1. Held at Garscube Sport Complex, this week’s opposing team was Strathclyde Men’s first team. The two teams were tied for second place on ...


GUFC Men’s 1s draw 0-0 with Aberdeen

14th October 2023

After last week’s defeat to Edinburgh, Mark Adams’s side needed to prove themselves against a strong Aberdeen side.  After a disappointing match last week against Edinburgh Men’s First team, resulting in a 5-1 loss, Glasgow University Football Club (GUFC) set out to play their second match in the Aldi Men’s Scottish Cup, Tier 1. GUFC ...


The English ‘Super League’

14th October 2023

In recent times, the English Premier League has begun to pull away from the pack, emerging as the most popular destination for players, and the home of the biggest spenders in the market. The English Premier League, or the Premier League as it is most commonly known, is the most popular football league globally. In ...


Appin Warriors Premier League fostering support for men’s mental and physical health through football

9th October 2023

Gary Thorn, A.W.P.L Founder and Chairman of a division in Scotland’s Amateur Football, proudly says his league is the sole initiative in the country that is dedicated to supporting players both physically and mentally. Content warning: Mental Health After the creation of the Warriors Premier League (WPL), the sports brand Appin has partnered with the ...


Scotland’s Euro2024 campaign so far

9th October 2023

With their next fixture looming against Spain, Steve Clarke’s men have shown some top performances in qualifying for the 2024 European Championships that have restored faith and excitement among many Scots. I, like many of my fellow Scots I’m sure, despaired when I first saw Scotland’s qualifying group for Euro 2024. Okay, there will always ...


GUFC’s 1s suffer home defeat against Edinburgh in their first BUCS fixture

5th October 2023

After suffering defeats in other competitions, GUFC had their work cut out for them against a strong Edinburgh side. On Wednesday 4 October, GUFC’s Men’s 1 headed to Garscube to kick off their first match in the BUCS Aldi Men’s Scottish Tier 1 ladder tournament. They faced age-old rivals Edinburgh in a late-afternoon kick-off.  The ...


The legacy of Celtic and Champions League hopes

29th September 2023

Can Celtic create opportunities in Europe to go beyond the treble they snatched last year?  The UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club football competition, is back with all its glory. And this time fans get to witness the competition in its current format for the final time. The first matchday saw some thrilling results. ...


Spanish Football President’s Behaviour highlights the Seriousness of Sexism in Women’s Football

22nd September 2023

Following a non-consensual kiss between the Spanish football president and the women’s team captain, the former was suspended from his position. However, his actions merely demonstrate the high degree of sexism, rife in women’s football. The date was 20 August 2023. It was supposed to be a momentous occasion for the Spanish women’s team. They ...


Your comprehensive guide to sport in Glasgow

7th September 2023

Whether you’re new to Glasgow or not, here is a guide to all the best sporting activities on offer in the city. Glasgow is infamous for its notoriety in Scottish football. It’s also becoming one of the most attractive places to hold international competitions, exemplified by the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 UCI Cycling ...


GUFC suffer 4-0 defeat against Kilwinning Rangers FC ending Scottish Cup hopes

4th September 2023

Hopes of repeating last year’s Scottish Cup success have been quashed for GUFC after being defeated in preliminary round two by Kilwinning FC. Travelling away to an unusually sunny Buffs Park in Ayrshire on Saturday, 2 September, GUFC’s first XI faced Kilwinning Rangers in the second preliminary round of the Scottish Cup. The home side, ...