Shoot To Thrill (Part Two)

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Saints hit a century of league and cup goals in season 2013 - 14. Thirteen different scorers plus one own goal make up the sharp shooters total. Part One of the summary of goal scorers left off with Ross Maitland as the best of the rest. Here in Part Two it's the big guns!

4th =
Lewis Cameron

League                         3
Jimmy Marshall Trophy  2
Scottish Amateur Cup    4
West of Scotland Cup    1
Total                            10

A thorn in the side of every defence Saints faced throughout the season Lewis provided 19 assists on top of his own 10 goal haul. Surprisingly Lewis managed only 3 league goals all of which came in the 7 - 1 away win at Kilbowie Union on 14th May. On top of league and cup double medals Lewis was rewarded for an excellent season with the man of the match award in Saints 2 - 0 Jimmy Marshall Trophy final victory over Inverclyde. His efforts were further rewarded with call ups to the SAFL select squad and by reaching the latter stages of the selection process for the national amateur squad. 

Lewis skips through the Finnart defence to set up Mattie Rippon for Saints third goal in the 3 - 0 home league victory on 26th April

Lewis makes it 2 - 0 to clinch Saints first ever Jimmy Marshall Trophy

Lewis receives the Jimmy Marshall Trophy final man of the match award from SAFL President Frank McCann

4th =
Mattie Rippon

League                         9
Jimmy Marshall Trophy  1
Scottish Amateur Cup    0
West of Scotland Cup    0
Total                            10

Playing mostly on the right hand side of midfield 9 league goals from 15 appearances is a decent scoring ratio from Mattie. Significant contributions from him included the final goal of the season to clinch the league title against Haldane United and his explosive two goal impact as a 58th minute substitute to seal victory in the home game against Finnart. Mattie's only goal in the cup competitions was also to prove crucial as it was the equaliser in the Jimmy Marshall Trophy semi-final against Thorn Athletic, Saints had gone two goals down inside 30 minutes but goals from Paul Kerr just before half time and Mattie's superb second half 25 yard free kick around the Thorn wall brought Saints level and forced the tie to a penalty shoot-out in which Saints eventually prevailed.  

Mattie Rippon secures the SAFL Premier Division title for Saints against Haldane United

Mattie fires home an unstoppable shot to cap a magnificent rampaging run through the Finnart defence

Lewis Cameron congratulates Mattie as Peter MacCallum dances a jig of delight on the touchline

3rd Craig MacEwan

League                         6
Jimmy Marshall Trophy  2
Scottish Amateur Cup    9
West of Scotland Cup    1
Total                            18

A thumping left foot finish into the roof of the net helps Saints to a 6 - 1 Scottish Amateur Cup 3rd round victory over Rosyth

Until the intervention of injury and suspension Craig's spectacular goal scoring feats from left midfield had him firmly on course to top the Saints goal scoring charts. However if you ever wondered why Snowboarding doesn't feature high on the list of recommended holiday pursuits for footballers Craig's broken rib and fractured collar bone sustained on just such a holiday will tell you all you ever needed to know. Surprisingly overlooked until now Craig's excellent form was finally rewarded with a long overdue call-up to the SAFL Select squad for the annual match against the Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur Football League Select. Craig joined SAFL Select regulars Donald Campbell, Myles McAuley and Lewis Cameron and marked his debut with a goal.

With everyone (including the dozy cameraman) anticipating a pass, this stunning 25 yard shot from Craig earned Saints a late league victory at Thorn Athletic

Craig draws Saints level in the SAFL Premier Division decider against Haldane United

Craig takes on the Busby full back as Saints Ball Boy Angus MacDonald looks on

2nd Donald Campbell

League                          10
Jimmy Marshall Trophy    3
Scottish Amateur Cup      6
West of Scotland Cup      0
Total                             19

Several eyebrows were raised at the start of the season when season 2012 - 13 top scorer Donald Campbell was redeployed in central midfield for the new campaign. The departure for pastures new of Keith Millar and the return of centre forward Allan Mackay gave Saints Manager Iain Jackson a chance to shuffle the pack and he couldn't have wished to have been dealt a better hand. With 19 goals and numerous game changing contributions Donald has been a revelation in his new position totally vindicating the Manager's decision. Along with team mates Marc MacCallum, Myles McAuley and Lewis Cameron Donald was a regular throughout the season for the SAFL select and reached the latter stages of the selection process for the national squad to compete in the amateur equivalent of the European Championships. 

Donald's 19th and final goal of the season was the opener in a tense 2 - 0 home win over Inverclyde in Saints penultimate league game

This incredible 35 yard effort was Saints fifth goal to complete the comeback from a 3 -1 half time deficit at Alba Thistle

Donald Campbell, Myles McAuley, Marc MacCallum and Lewis Cameron with the Scottish Amateur Football League Select

1st Allan Mackay

League                          14
Jimmy Marshall Trophy    2
Scottish Amateur Cup      5
West of Scotland Cup      1
Total                             22

Saints 2013 - 14 top scorer Allan Mackay with Finnart's Andrew Barnes in close attendance

After making his return from a sixteen month injury lay off in the final game of the 2012 - 13 season, and coming through the pre-season schedule unscathed, Allan hit the ground running by scoring the first of Saints 100 competitive goals in the season curtain raiser against Kilbowie Union at Glencruitten. Looking as though he had never been away Allan quickly slotted back into his accustomed centre forward role and formed a very effective partnership with Lewis Cameron. 22 goals from 27 appearances is a decent return but with some better fortune in front of goals that tally could have been doubled.. Hopefully Allan can kick on next season and hit the 30 mark.

Allan sends keeper Danny Moy the wrong way to draw Saints level for the first time in a hard fought draw against Busby

Allan nets a dramatic 88th minute equaliser against Busby from his preferred distance of 6 yards after a fantastic run and cross from Donald Campbell

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