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SAFA Select - Player Profiles for Match V Leinster FL, Ireland

 

David McEwan
Goalkeeper

Senior experience with Hamilton Accies, Alloa Athletic, Livingston and Dumbarton. A commanding presence in the penalty box and excellent shot stopper.

Age: 33
Club: Southside AFC

Kieran McWilliams
Goalkeeper

First season with the Select. Young keeper who has proved himself a reliable all rounder. Good in the air and brave.

Age: 18
Club: New Farm Loch AFC

Michael Brown
Usually plays in one of the full back positions, but equally comfortable anywhere along the backline. Experienced internationalist, pacy and loves to surge forward.

Age: 30
Club: Colville Park AFC

 

Robbie Peebles
Experienced internationalist. An attacking full back. Equally comfortable in midfield role. Strong in the tackle and another who likes to support the attack.

Age: 24
Club: Wellhouse AFC

 

Scott Wightman
Scott broke into the international side last season and made the left back position his own. Cultured left foot. Calm under pressure. Strong in the tackle and surges forward at every opportunity.

Age: 22
Club: Strathclyde University AFC


Michael Oliver
Central defender.

Calm and composed on the ball. Strong aerial presence, both in defence and attack. Reads the game well and tackles strongly. Threat at set pieces.

Age: 25
Club: Harestanes AFC

Mark Shanta
Central defender.

Quick and strong in the tackle. Composed on the ball. Strong aerial presence both in defence and attack. Reads the game well.

Age: 30
Club: Giffnock North AAC

Steven McDevitt
Centre midfield.

Experienced internationalist. Sitting midfielder. Marshals those around him. Hugely composed under pressure. Mighty and commanding midfield presence. Always a threat at set pieces.

Age:30
Club: Colville Park AFC

 

Gary Currie
Midfield.

Now in his second season as a member of the Select. Highly skilful and pacy. Comfortable in centre out in wide position. Excellent scoring record with late runs into box.

Age: 22
Club: Bannockburn AFC

Kenny McLellan

Centre Midfield

In his first season with the Select. Calm and composed under pressure. Strong in the tackle and can spray passes from deep positions.

Age: 31
Club: Bannockburn AFC

 

Fraser Moncrieff
Forward

First season with the Select. Powerful presence when leading the line. Excellent at linking play with a keen eye for goal. Strong in the air. Lightning quick in the box makes him a constant threat.

Age: 20
Club: Greig Park Rangers AFC

 

John Paul Grant
Forward.

A goal scorer, JP pesters defences with his non-stop running and an assured finisher, comfortable with both feet and a good header of the of the ball.

Age:27
Club: Colville Park AFC

Paul McAulay
Forward.

Another with a real goal threat. Loves nothing better than to drift in from a wide area. Skilful dribbler whose close control often creates openings for those around him. Confident finisher with great energy.

Age: 26
Club: Colville Park AFC

David Swan
Forward

Another diminutive powerhouse and a natural finisher. Comfortable operating on the flank or through the middle. Incredibly strong in the tackle and a permanent threat for any defence. Electric pace and composed. Dribbling and finishing skills second to none.

Age: 22
Club: Craigshill Thistle AFC

Jamie Broadfoot
Midfield

Another experienced internationalist with dynamic energy and powerful running. Strong in the tackle. Creative passer, always willing to support the attack. Poses a real goal threat with his surging, late runs.

Age: 29
Club: Harestanes AFC

George McGregor
Midfield/Central Defence.

Relatively late to the international scene. A commanding presence in both centre midfield and defence. Commanding aerial presence and a real danger with distance shooting.

Age: 33
Club: Craigshill Thistle AFC

Sean Heaver
Midfield/Forward.

Another newcomer. Lightning quick. Loves to attack at pace. Skilful dribbler with a powerful shot.

Age: 22
Club: Doune Castle AFC

 

Steven Greenlees
Central defender.

Late arrival on the international scene. Calm and composed on the ball. Strong aerial presence both in defence and attack. Reads the game well and tackles strongly.
Age: 24
Club: Greenock HSFP AFC

 

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