The Men's 1st Team have enjoyed an excellent start to the season with four wins from four games. On Saturday, however, they face inarguably their biggest test thus far with the visit of Grange to Auchenhowie.
Western lead the Chaps only on goal difference and this one really could go either way. Our boys famously denied Grange last year's league title with a stunning comeback at Fettes on the final day of the season and the Edinburgh side are sure to want a measure of revenge. On the other hand, and with Western at home, does that dramatic 3-2 win give Western a psychological edge?
Harry touched on this in his pre-match comments. "The games between us and Grange can be unpredictable. I suppose this is what happens when you have two big clubs with high expectations facing each other - each is capable of hurting ther other. We are really excited about the game and are looking forward to it. Playing at home is always great because of the backing we get from the crowd. We're well up for it and will work hard for the three points."
It should be a fascinating encounter and one definitely not to be missed. It's a 1400 start at Auchenhowie. Be there if you can.
The Women's 1s also play Grange at Auchenhowie (1530). Fireworks are perhaps a little less likely in this one with our girls proudly atop the Divsion 1 table and the visitors with only one win from four games. That said, Wildcats are making narrow victories a feature of their season so far. We would, of course, prefer a more comfortable scoreline and one that sets them up well for their trip to Clydesdale Western the following week.
The Auchenhowie undercard could be interesting for those who like to spend their entire day at the club rather than swan over five minutes into the first team game (you know who you are). At 1100 the Men's 2s host Watsonians 2s, a team with a very similar record to themselves. After them the infuriatingly inconsistent Men's 3s take on newly promoted GHK 2s (1230). The 4s are away to Greenock 2s.