Clydebank 0
Hamilton Accies 4
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Clydebank's poor run of form continued in emphatic fashion on Saturday as they were soundly beaten 4–0 by a slick and well-drilled Hamilton side at Kilbowie Park. In truth, the margin of defeat could have been even greater, with Accies dominating from start to finish and only some last-ditch defending keeping the scoreline respectable.

The Bankies offered little in attack, with the forward line struggling badly throughout. Tony Moy came closest to finding the net, forcing Lamont into a couple of decent saves with headers, but it was slim pickings on an otherwise frustrating afternoon.

At the back, Clydebank missed the calming presence of centre-half John McGill, who failed a late fitness test. In his absence, Ernie Collumbine and Dave Mitchell were left to shoulder much of the defensive burden, but they were overrun by Hamilton’s sharp, incisive play.

There could be few complaints about the result. Bankies were simply outclassed.

The scoring began in the 35th minute when Horn latched onto a Thomson cross and rifled the ball past MacLachlan. Just five minutes later, Vint doubled the lead after good work by Horn, who turned provider.

Clydebank's hopes of a comeback were extinguished early in the second half when MacLachlan fumbled a routine ball, presenting Vint with an easy opportunity to bundle home his second and Hamilton’s third.

The visitors rounded off the scoring two minutes from time when Hunter netted their fourth, capping off a one-sided display.

A sobering afternoon for Clydebank, who now need to rediscover their early-spring form to avoid ending the season on a whimper.

Match report written by Stuart McBay