Ashfield F & A C Squad - 2007 / 2008 Season with the Central League Division 2 Trophy - 2006/2007

(Top - L-R, Thomson, Smith, McGovern, Miller and Tartaglia. Middle - L-R, Garscadden, Tolland, Reilly, O`Donnell, Martin, Gault, Cross, Passmore and Andrews. Front - L-R, Chalmers, Robertson (Secretary), Stevenson (Coach), Murphy (Capt), Rankin (Manager), McKinnon (Coach) and Gumley. - missing, Maxwell, McKnight and Aitchison )






Welcome to the Ashfield A & FC website. Ashfield are one of the oldest Scottish Junior Football Clubs in Scotland, established in 1886 and are the first Junior Team to win 100 Trophies. Our home has been Saracen Park, Glasgow since 1937 and is one of the few Junior Grounds to have a Stand. Please have a look around this site, we hope you enjoy it!

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Latest News from Saracen Park:-
An awesome Second Half performance from Ashfield this afternoon at Tinto Park, Govan, netting 6 goals and finishing up winning 7-2 against a very determined Benburb Team. A Hat-Trick from Craig Smith, 2 goals from Darren O`Donnell and goals from Martin Gault and MarkThomson completed the rout. Match report and Pics now on:- Benburb v Ashfield Match Report


Ashfield suffered a heavy defeat tonight (4-0) in the Semi-Final of the Sectional League Cup at Saracen Park. Ashfield created plenty of chances but could not find the net. Paul Maxwell was also taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle to cap a miserable night for the 'field'. Shotts, to their credit, played very well and deserved to win this encounter with some clinical finishing. Match Report and Pics now on:
Ashfield v Shotts Match Report


Ashfield won an amazing rollercoaster of a Match by 4-3 against Maryhill at Saracen Park this afternoon. Trailing 3-1 at the start of the 2nd half, Paul Maxwell completed a superb double to ensure the three points remained at Saracen. Match report & pics now on. Ashfield v Maryhill Match Report


Ashfield won on penalties (4-3) this evening against Glencairn after a 1-1 draw. Paul Maxwell scored the winning penalty to take the `field into next week`s Semi Final against Shotts Bon Accord at Saracen Park (3/9/08). A fantastic achievement from the `field and this is the first time since the 1984-85 Season that Ashfield have reached this stage.Match Report and Pics now on Ashfield v Glencairn Match Report
Glasgow Evening Times Match Report: http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2434911.0.0.php



Ashfield overcame a very determined Yoker Athletic this evening at Saracen Park to win the League Cup Section for the first time since the 1988-89 Season. An excellent achievement ! Martin Gault was the Ashfield goalscorer on 20 minutes and Ashfield now welcome Glencairn on Wednesday night (27/8/08) in the Quarter Finals. Match Report and Pics now on: Ashfield v Yoker Match Report



Ashfield lost 1-0 today against Glencairn at New Southcroft Park in the First League Match of the Season. Ashfield squandered numerous chances and were denied an absolute 'stonewaller' of a penalty midway through the Second Half against a very good Glencairn Team. The Referee was the only person in the ground who did not see this as a penalty and his performance undermined the high level played by both teams today. Match Report now on and pics now on: Glencairn v Ashfield Match Report


Ashfield produced an excellent attacking Second Half Performance to win 3-1 at Lochburn Park, Maryhill for the first time in 19 seasons.Two goals from Alistair Martin and a goal from Craig Smith sealed the victory. Match report and Pics now on. Maryhill V Ashfield Match Report


Ashfield lost narrowly this evening to Clydebank by 1-0. A 5th Minute goal was enough to seal the points for the Bankies, however Ashfield will be wondering how they lost this one. An excellent performance by the `field which had everything apart from Goals. Match Report and Pics now on. Clydebank V Ashfield Match Report


Ashfield defeat Glasgow Perthshire 4-0 this evening (06/08/08) at Saracen Park in the Sectional League Cup. A very competitve Match with Ashfield showing clinical finishing against a very impressive `shire Team. Match Report now on! Ashfield v Perthshire Match Report


An excellent performance from Ashfield this afternoon at Davie Park, Blairgowrie to complete their Pre-Season. A 5 Star Performance from the `field winning 4-0 against the East of Scotland Super League Team. Blairgowrie v Ashfield Match Report


Glasgow Evening Times article with an interview with Gaffer Stevie Rankin - http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2412022.0.0.php

Ashfield travelled to Western Park this evening (30/7/08) to take on Renfrew F C in a Pre-Season Friendly. Despite a well taken goal from Darren O`Donnell shortly after Half-Time, Ashfield lost a very competitive Match by 2-1. Match report now on the following link Renfrew Ashfield Match Report


Ashfield overcame an excellent St Mirren X1 at Saracen Park this afternoon (26/7/08) by 3-2 in what was a very good Pre-Season Friendly Match. Two goals from Paul Maxwell and a winner from new signing Craig Smith sealed the victory. Match report now on!!! please click the following links. Ashfield St Mirren Match Report or go to the Fixtures & Match Report section 2008/2009

Ashfield defeat Chryston Amateurs 3-1 in their 2nd pre-season friendly. Goals from Craig Smith, Ryan Cairley and Davie Gumley secured the win.

Ashfield lost their 1st pre-season friendly on Saturday 19th July against Knightswood Amateurs. Plenty of chances were created and the team played well with recent signing Craig Smith grabbing the goal for Ashfield.

New Signings, Players released and Re-Signed Players for next season can be seen at the 'Inside the Dressing Room' section, Please Click

Central League Division 1, Sectional League Cup & West of Scotland Cup fixtures have been announced. See 'Next Game' section to view fixtures.

Interview with Manager Stevie Rankin in the Glasgow Evening Times (20/06/08) can be seen in the News Articles section. Please Click

Ashfield held their Annual End of Season Presentation Night at Firhill Stadium on Saturday Night (7/6/08). Mark Thomson was the Website Player of the Year and attached are photos from what was a memorable evening. PLEASE CLICK FOR PHOTOS

Ashfield are knocked out of the League Cup at the Third Round Stage this evening(23/05/08) on penalties by Shotts Bon Accord. An excellent Match (0-0), saw both teams miss chances and inevitably the match went to Penalties with Shotts winning 5-3. Match Report Now On, Please Click

Ashfield narrowly lose out on Promotion today (17/05/08) as Port Glasgow are crowned Champions by beating Dunipace 3-0 whilst Lanark United join Port Glasgow in the Super League for next season by defeating Glencairn 4-0. However, A FANTASTIC SEASON FOR ASHFIELD, WELL DONE LADS!.

Ashfield are victorious against Dunipace (1-0) this evening at Saracen Park. A thumping header from Paul Maxwell two minutes before Half Time sealed the three points in a tough encounter. Match Report now on Please Click





5 Star performance from Ashfield this afternoon at Larkhall (03/05/08). A Hat trick from Darren O`Donnell helped towards Ashfield`s biggest victory of the season, 5-0. This result keeps the `field` in the `mix` for promotion with one game left. Outstanding display - Match Report now on.


A bullet header 8 minutes from time from Mark Thomson secured all three points for Ashfield at Saracen Park this evening (28/04/08) against a very spirited St Roch`s side. Match Report now on Please Click

Ashfield inflict the 1st league defeat of the Season to high flying Lanark Utd today (26/04/08) at Moor Park, Lanark. A fantastic performance saw O'Donnell score early in the 2nd half with Chalmers doubling the lead midway through the half to secure a brilliant 3 points. Match Report now on Please click

Glencairn dent Ashfield`s Promotion hopes winning 2-1 at Fullarton Park, Home of Vale of Clyde this evening. Paul Maxwell scored Ashfield`s goal in the First Half. Match Report now on Please Click

Ashfield defeat Dunipace F.C. 4-2 tonight (18/04/08) at Saracen Park in the Central League Cup 2nd Round. Goals from Tolland, O'Donnell, Maxwell and Chalmers send the 'field' into the hat for the 3rd round. Match report and pics now on!. Match Report Please Click

Ashfield grab a vital 3 points tonight (15/04/08) after defeating Cumbernauld Utd 2-1 at Saracen Park. Martin Gault struck twice in the 2nd half to seal the points which keeps 'the field' in the hunt for Promotion. Match Report and Pics now on. Match Report please click

Ashfield score in injury time to secure a 2-2 draw today (05/04/08) against Port Glasgow at Saracen Park. Mark Thomson and a first ever Junior goal for Jamie Reilly were the Ashfield scorers in a bad tempered affair which ended with both sides finishing with 10-men. Match Report and Pics now on. Port Glasgow Match Report

Ashfield narrowly lose 2-1 this afternoon (29/03/08) against Yoker Athletic at Holm Park. Ashfield trailed 2-0 at the Interval, however pulled a goal back early in the 2nd half through Martin Gault (Photo below). Ashfield piled on the pressure & missed a string of chances to equalise & it was Yoker that held on for the vital 3 points. Match report and pics now on!!! Click on Yoker match report below.
Yoker Match Report


Ashfield defeat Benburb 4-2 at Tinto Park this afternoon and move into 2nd Place in the League (15/03/08). A fabulous match, with Ashfield coming from behind twice to maintain their promotion challenge. Goals from Maxwell, Gault, Chalmers and Miller sealed the victory. Match report and pics now on!!.

There was an Ashfield F & A C Display running the month of November 2007 at the Scottish Football Museum, Hampden Park, Glasgow.




More information on the Exhibition can be found at www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk. Many thanks to Kenny Strang at the Scottish Football Museum for sending through the pictures. The Museum at Hampden is opened 10-5 Mon-Sat. and 11-5 on Sundays.





`The History of Ashfield F.C. - 1886/87 - 2006/07` by Club Historian Charlie McCulloch has just been released for Sale.