General news from the club
Waverley 4 13-8 Galashiels Andrew Dowlen-Gilland 3-0 John Allan John Allan was a last minute call up for Waverley, as the city side had to change their team several times due to injuries, this meant he was coming in cold and not mentally attuned to the task. Gala’s Sir Andrew proved to be too strong …
Gala 17-6 Bridge of Allan 3 Fraser Forrest 2-3 William Rea Fraser, who was making he debut for Gala in this tie came out the blocks running and stormed to a 7-0 lead in the first game with some big serves before William could get to grips with the ball, Fraser maintained his lead and took …
Galashiels 6-11 Watsonians 4 Ruaridh Kohler 3-0 Charlie Hill Ruaridh Kohler started off the 2nd half of the season with a massive victory over Charlie Hill. Ruaridh ran away with it 15-8, 15-9, 15-8. Ruaridh’s fitness proved key as Charlie found himself lacking the extra yard needed to reach the ball and Ruaridh’s trademark front …
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 Andy Gill successfully defended his Club Championship title at the Gala Squash Club last night, the now 3-time champion triumphed 3-1 over 2013 Champion John Sharratt. Andy was in amazing form and hardly missed a shot while in contrast John had an out of sorts performance and lost several points with loose …
LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Rachel McAleese 3-0 Jane Logan (9-6, 9-3, 9-4) For the second year in a row Rachel triumphed over Jane in the ladies final, more ladies entered this time for many years and it had concluded in a repeat of last years final. Rachel found it slightly more straight forward this time but …
Alex Doherty memorial Shield Final: Andrew Dowlen-Gilland 3-1 David Burnie (8-15, 15-11, 16-14, 15-9). Sir Andrew triumphed in the inaugural season for the Shield Tournament. This was a new tournament for the players that lost in the first round of the club championship. Alex Doherty was a long, loyal member of the club and for several …
Craigshill Xcite 15-6 Galashiels Ruaridh Kohler 0-3 Brian Chapman Ruaridh ran into an on form Brian Chapman , although Ruaridh was up for this and had his eye in he wasn’t quite a match fitness or skill wise for the Livingston teams opener. Brian took the tie 15-5, 15-8, 15-6 although Ruaridh put up a …
GALA 11v7 WAVERLEY 4 Ruaridh Kohler 3-0 Brian Scott Gala Secured the first points of the match fairly quickly, Ruaridh, who wanted to make up for his 16-14 defeat in the deciding game in his last match for Gala, was focussed form the start. He swept aside Brian Scott, Waverley Seniors Champion, 15-13, 15-8, 15-12. …
In their latest match in the East of Scotland Squash League, Gala Squash Club travelled up the M9 to Bridge of Allan. Several key players called off due to other commitments and the Gala team was thin to the ground. So Gala took on Bridge of Allan 3: RACHEL McALEESE 0v3 KYLE PENMAN Bridge of …
Gala Squash Club’s baptism into the East of Scotland Leagues proved a tough one. Entering into League 5 for the first time in many years, Gala opened with a trip to Watsonians Squash Club in Edinburgh. The Gala players were excited for this new challenge and were ready and on court sharp. Due to holidays …