The Men's 1st Team picked up an important three points on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Edinburgh University at Peffermill. Scott McCartney (2) and Ian Moodie did the damage in the first half. Western had chances to add to their lead after half-time but failed to take any of them.
An understrength 2s battled their way to a victory over Edinburgh University 3s. They were 2-1 down at one point but fought back for the win and had Murray McDiarmid to thank for the type of performance that enhances his reputation as a future first team goalkeeper.
The 3s fought their way to yet another league win with a 3-1 defeat of Clydesdale 3s. Clydesdale were apparently missing players (or so we were told before the game in classic get-your-excuses-in-early fashion) but Western still had to work hard. Goals from Andrew Benson, Ally Reid (pen) and Andrew McConnell - enjoying a battlefield promotion from the 4s - made the difference. Western are now eight points clear at the top of the table.
The 4s game was postponed due to a mix-up over the start time. The 5s won 6-1 at Hillhead 7s.
The Women's 1s' good run of results ran out after they lost 3-2 to MCC Western. Wildcats were drawing 2-2 with ten minutes to go thanks to goals from Rachel Houghton and Kirsty Howe but couldn't hold out. Dundee Wanderers' win against Kelburne means that the girls slip back into fifth place.
The 2s had another good result winning 3-0 at Ayr. Iona McIntyre-Beon and Amy Mills (2) did the damage.