Reserve News

Nicholas FauldsCeltic Reserves 5-0 Gretna Reserves

Monday, March 24th 2008

Gretna’s young reserve side suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of their more experienced counterparts as Celtic eased to victory at the Excelsior Stadium. The Black and Whites, with an average age of just 18, found themselves four down at the break but improved as the game wore on.

Henry MakinwaDundee United Reserves 4-1 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, February 26th 2008

Gretna slipped to the bottom of the Reserve League table after a crushing defeat to rivals Dundee United. The game, played in atrocious conditions at North End Park, saw a welcome return from injury for Steven Hogg and Abdul Osman but both will be disappointed with the result.

Nathan FisherKilmarnock Reserves 3-0 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, February 19th 2008

A youthful Gretna side paid the price for missed opportunities as their clinical Kilmarnock counterparts secured victory in the Reserve League. The Black and Whites, with ten academy players in the squad, deserved more for their efforts at Rugby Park although ultimately left empty-handed.

Andy SmithGretna Reserves 0-1 Rangers Reserves

Monday, February 11th 2008

A last-minute winner from Steven Lennon handed a youthful Rangers side victory over Gretna in the Reserve League at Raydale. The match looked to be heading for a draw when debutant keeper Arthur Krysiak saved a penalty from the Scotland U21 International before he struck in the 89th minute.

Brendan McGill in actionGretna Reserves 2-5 Hibernian Reserves

Tuesday, November 27th 2007

Hibernian completed a Reserve League double over Gretna this afternoon following a clinical display at Raydale. Andy Smith’s side finished the game with ten-men after Polish keeper Steffan Rajovic was forced to leave the field of play with his tooth in hand after an aerial collision with Gray.

Brendan McGill and Erik PaartaluFalkirk Reserves 3-2 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, November 20th 2007

Falkirk snatched victory from the hands of Gretna after an extraordinary finale to the match at Westfield. The home side took advantage of a controversial decision by referee Gary Hilland and a missed penalty from the Black and Whites to win the game two minutes from time.

Henry MakinwaRangers Reserves 2-2 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, November 13th 2007

A late leveller from new-boy Henry Makinwa earned Gretna a share of the spoils against a strong Rangers side at Broadwood. The Nigerian striker struck with three minutes remaining to rescue a point against Ian Durrant’s side, who finished the game with ten-men.

Brendan McGillGretna Reserves 1-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle Reserves

Tuesday, November 6th 2007

A second-half header from Dan Robinson handed Gretna a much deserved victory over Inverness Caley Thistle in a one-sided game at Raydale. Andy Smith's side dominated the game but had to settle for a narrow win after passing up several good opportunitites.

Joe HughesSt Mirren Reserves 0-0 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, Ocotber 30th 2007

The Reserve side earned a creditable draw with table-toppers St Mirren following a hard-fought match at Love Street. And they will feel disappointed not to have taken the three points after creating several good chances throughout the game.

Tony CaigMotherwell Reserves 4-0 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, Ocotber 23rd 2007

Following the postponement of the scheduled game against Celtic, Motherwell kindly agreed to bring this February fixture forward. But they weren’t so considerate on the pitch as two goals in each half condemned Gretna to a crushing defeat.

Colin McMenamin is congratulatedAberdeen Reserves 1-1 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, Ocotber 16th, 2007

Colin McMenamin was on target for Gretna as they secured a well deserved point against a strong Aberdeen side in the SPL Reserve League. Both teams searched for a winner throughout the second-half but had to settle for a point in a tight game at Brechin City’s Glebe Park.

Fraser McLarenGretna Reserves 2-0 Dundee United Reserves

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Gretna secured their first win the SPL Reserve league after a dominant display against Dundee United. Second-half goals from Steven Hogg and Fraser McLaren won the points for Andy Smith’s side at Raydale Park. 

Ryan McGuffieGretna Reserves 0-1 Kilmarnock Reserves

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

A second-half strike from Aime Koudou handed Kilmarnock victory over a youthful Gretna side in SPL Reserve League. In a close game at Raydale Park, both teams enjoyed plenty of possession but it was the visitors who had the cutting edge in the final third.

Steven HoggGretna Reserves 1-5 St Mirren Reserves

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Gretna suffered their third defeat in the SPL Reserve League as St Mirren ran-out convincing winners at Raydale Park. The fixture was brought forward from March 18th as both teams scheduled opponent’s, Rangers and Celtic, were in Champions League action.

Erik Paartalu in action against HeartsHearts Reserves 3-1 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Gretna suffered their second defeat by an Edinburgh side in seven days as Hearts overcame the Black and Whites at Stirling’s Forthbank Stadium. Both teams fielded strong sides with several players having also featured in the 1-1 draw at Tynecastle three days earlier.

Fraser McLarenHibernian Reserves 4-1 Gretna Reserves

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Scotland U21 International Ross Campbell scored a hat-trick as Hibernian outgunned Gretna in the opening Reserve League game of the season. It was a tough start for a young Gretna side who paid the price for not making the most of their opportunities at Almondvale.