“We came in six weeks ago and the fitness levels of the boys immediately stood out as something we could improve. “The boys executed the plan we had at half-time perfectly and I’m delighted we played for 65 minutes with 10 men and still won what was a very important game.

We put Lewis Warnock on to man mark him and that worked brilliantly. “We had to change the shape completely and did so again at half-time to mark their number 10 out of the game. It was a frustrating one because Lewis is a lot taller than the other boy, who has stooped down to try and head the ball. “We went ahead but the sending off changed the dynamic of the game completely. The first 20 minutes were definitely edgy but eventually we settled down and started playing how we wanted. He told Renfrewshire Live Sport: “It certainly wasn’t a good game for the nerves. James Scott kept out a late penalty for Rob Roy as Arthurlie picked up a precious three points, with manager Reilly delighted his players’ hard work in the gym and on the training ground paid off on the pitch when it mattered. Gary Carroll first capitalised on some poor defending to slot past the keeper, before Jordan Leydon added a third from the penalty spot to give the hosts some breathing space.

The Barrhead club knew a win against Kirkintilloch Rob Roy on Saturday afternoon could be pivotal to staying in the WoSFL Premier Division.Īfter an edgy opening 20 minutes at Dunterlie Park, the hosts took the lead as Gary Smith netted his 99th goal for the club from the penalty spot.Ī spanner was quickly thrown in the works, with Lewis Magee harshly handed a straight red for a high boot while trying to clear a long ball.ĭespite reshuffling the team and looking like they’d hold on until half time, Rob Roy levelled just before the break through Derek McNab’s close-range header.Įven though they were down to ten men, it was hard-working Arthurlie that dominated the second half and retook the lead. Arthurlie boss Colin Reilly believes his side’s improved fitness levels were crucial to moving a huge step closer to top flight survival.

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