
Welcome to the web site of Gleniffer Thistle

Scottish Football Association Accredited
telephone 0141-884-1008
This site was last updated on
27/01/12

At Hampden Park on Tuesday the 6th of December the club were awarded the next level of the SFA club accreditation scheme. Club President, Billy Hassan would like to thank everyone who worked very hard to make this happen. In the picture are Stuart Reagan, Steven Sweeney and Gary Hucknall from the SFA and Wullie Logue, Billy Hassan & George Edgar. A big thanks to former player Craig Williamson who took all the photos on the night.
The 1999 age group have a new strip sponsor. James Fisher Defence will be sponsoring the team in the new year, this global company has taken the time to get involved with the team and we are very grateful.
The next meeting will take place on Sunday 29th of January 2012 7.30pm.
All age groups must be represented at this meeting.
Founded in Paisley, Scotland in the year
1972 with only one age group Gleniffer Thistle has grown both in size and
stature in the clubs 38 year history, we now have 12 age groups ranging from
under 5s all the way up to under 19s playing football in the West of Scotland.
Within this umbrella is the small sided section of the club where over 150
children aged between 4 and 11 years are coached and encouraged to play football
in a non competitive league and you will see that we are developing the skills
of over 200 young people in the area. The reputation of this club within senior
football is second to none, and this is something we at Gleniffer are proud of.
Gleniffer Thistle have coached and nurtured the talents of many young
footballers who have gone on to play at the highest level, have a look around
the site we hope you like what you see.
The committee are looking for a gang of trailed mowers for Abbotsinch playing fields. If anyone knows where we can obtain this item please email us at the above address.
At Gleniffer Thistle we are committed to starting up a girls / ladies section, as part of our ongoing SFA club accreditation. This section and all coaching matters will be the responsibility of Lynn Matthews who will oversee all coaching for these sections. If you wish to get involved with the section then please contact us on 0141-884-1008, please leave your details and we will contact you with further information.
We are now holding trials for the following age groups,
1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006,
Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Billy Hassan on 0141-884-1008
or e-mail us at the e-mail address at the top of the page.
The club are seeking to recruit more coaches, assistance is required at most age groups. If you are over 16 and interested in getting involved please contact us at gleniffer_thistle@hotmail.com
The next meeting will take place on Sunday 29th of January 2012 7.30pm.
All age groups must be represented at this meeting.
Paisley / Johnstone and District YFL
What's on at Abbotsinch. Always check pitch availability before arranging games.
| 28/01/12 | Opponents | Venue | Competition | Kick Off | |
| Age Group | |||||
| 1999 | Away | No Game | T.B.C. | League | 9.30am |
| 1997 | Home | Giffnock | T.B.C. | League Cup | 2.00pm |
| 1996 | Away | Johnstone Burgh | T.B.C. | League | 2.00pm |
| 1995 | Away | Helensburgh | Helensburgh | League | 2.00pm |
| 1993 | Home | St. Mirren | Bishopton | West Cup | 1.30pm |
| 04/02/12 | Opponents | Venue | Competition | Kick Off | |
| Age Group | |||||
| 1999 | Away | No Game | T.B.C. | West Cup | 9.30am |
| 1997 | Away | Giffnock | T.B.C. | League Cup | 2.00pm |
| 1996 | Away | Barrhead | T.B.C. | League | 2.00pm |
| 1995 | Home | Barrhead | T.B.C. | League | 2.00pm |
| 1993 | Home | St. Mirren YFC | T.B.C. | League Cup | 2.00pm |
| 11/02/12 | Opponents | Venue | Competition | Kick Off | |
| Age Group | |||||
| 1999 | Away | Port Glasgow | T.B.C. | League | 9.30am |
| 1997 | Away | Rangers SABC | T.B.C. | West Region | T.B.C. |
| 1996 | Away | Gourock | T.B.C. | League | T.B.C. |
| 1995 | |||||
| 1993 | Home | Everton | T.B.C. | League Cup | 2.00pm |
The next meeting will take place on Sunday 29th of January 2012 7.30pm.
All age groups must be represented at this meeting.
The club are seeking to recruit more coaches, assistance is required at most age groups. If you are over 16 and interested in getting involved please contact us at gleniffer_thistle@hotmail.com
Office Bearers : Club President Billy Hassan Jnr: Vice President William Logue: Secretary Willie Logue: Treasurer George Edgar:
All Gleniffer Thistle photographs and club crest are copyright of Gleniffer Thistle Boys Club 2012.