Clydebank 4
Jordanhill TC 1
League (Combined Reserve League - 1st Series)

Match Report

Clydebank marked their first home game at the new Kilbowie Park with a comfortable and convincing 4–1 win over Jordanhill Technical College. A crowd of around 400 witnessed the Bankies open their account in the Combined Reserve League with a performance full of attacking intent and flashes of genuine promise.

The result rarely looked in doubt. From the first whistle, Clydebank seized control and maintained it with little difficulty. The same forward line that had misfired a week earlier at Methil returned unchanged, but this time found their rhythm, constantly pressing the visitors' goal and giving the crowd little reason to complain.

Much of the early frustration was down to Jordanhill's goalkeeper, Will, whose superb reflexes kept the Bankies at bay during the opening half-hour. However, his resistance was broken in emphatic fashion by Andy O’Brien. The nippy left winger enjoyed a two-minute spell of brilliance, netting twice in the 36th and 37th minutes with fine solo efforts that left the visiting defence stunned. Both goals were self-made, showcasing O'Brien's pace, close control, and composure.

Clydebank's defence—anchored by the imposing John McGill, a recent signing from Stirling Albion—was rarely troubled. Alongside him were two ex-St Mirren men: right-half Tony Moy and goalkeeper Brown. The back line dealt comfortably with Jordanhill’s occasional forays, which were often snuffed out before they could develop.

The second half offered a late flurry of action. Jordanhill pulled one back in slightly farcical fashion, a deflected own goal off left-back Wark giving them a lifeline. But the Bankies responded swiftly. McLeish restored the two-goal cushion on 76 minutes before Willie Munro added a fourth just four minutes later to seal the win.

In the final stages, Clydebank laid siege to the Jordanhill goal, but once again Will proved difficult to beat. He drew appreciative applause from both sets of fans for a series of fine saves that prevented an even more emphatic scoreline.

This result gave Clydebank their first two points of the campaign and a solid foundation as they continue their journey in the Combined Reserve League. With former league men like McGill joining the ranks, the Bankies continued to carry themselves with the confidence and ambition of a club aiming higher—despite the uncertainty surrounding their long-term future. Next up is a more formidable test in the form of Airdrie’s reserve side, many of whom featured regularly for their first team last season.

Match report written by Stuart McBay