Glasgow Mets Volleyball Club

Both Mets sides drew their South Ayrshire counter-parts in the 1st round proper of the Scottish Cup.

Mets first team managed to overcome South Ayrshire I by 3 sets to nil despite an ankle ligament injury sustained to outside hitter Alan Milton. With no substitutes this saw Mets effectively play with 5 players for 3 sets - no mean feat against a South Ayrshire team who have been performing well in their first year in the premier division.

Mets second team, playing against third division opposition South Ayrshire II made hard work of their victory with signs of complacency from the outset after their 5 sets to nil victory over Belshill II.

A dogged performance by the Ayrshire side saw them push Mets to a fifth set. The fifth set was a bridge too far as Mets ran out 15-3 winners to seal a spot in the quarter finals of the cup.

A happy new year from everyone at Glasgow Mets!

Mets got off to the best possible start with the first team overcoming a potentially tricky obstacle in the form of Bon Accord in Aberdeen. Running out 3-0 winners, in arguably their best performance of the season, was just the start the doctor ordered for 2012.

Mets second team put the worry of relegation almost out of their mind with a 5-0 victory over title contenders Belshill Cardinals at Wishaw Sports Centre.

The highlight of the weekend however was a man of the match performance from Andy Fleming who has been missing from the game for over a year due to an ankle injury. He was untouchable playing in the off-setter position and it was a real testament to his desire to return from such a serious injury.

21 years ago Brian Taggart, a player and friend of a number of ex Mets players, was killed in a tragic road accident.

(Almost) Each year since Brian McDougall has arranged a tournament in his honour. This trim tournament (with specially adapted rules) sees 2 men and 2 women compete for the honour of holding the coveted trophy with all money raised from the entry fee and raffle going towards charity.

This year, on the 8th January, saw the side 'Still Game' (which included ex-Mets players Stevie Mitchell and Scott Collins) run out victorious (yet again!).

The tournament is run in the first couple of weeks of the new year so if you're interested in playing next year be sure to keep your Sundays free in the new year.

A big thanks to Brian McDougall for arranging the tournament every year and to Glasgow City Council for their continued support of the event.

Mets II took a huge step towards securing their second division status in the early match on Met's promotional day. Despite playing well within themselves Mets ran out comfortable winners with Greg Forrest by far and away the man of the match.

After some local kids took part in the 'come and try' session which saw the stripes beat the spots 12 points to 10 we came to the highlight of the day as Mets I took on Kilmarnock I.

The title contenders match however did not live up to it's billing with Kilmarnock comfortable 3 sets to nil victors. Mets put up a fight in the first with the set going to 32-30 but were powerless to resist Kilmarnock in the second and third sets.

The loss, whilst being disappointing, is unlikely to damage Mets chances of qualifying for the play-offs come the end of the season.

This Saturday sees a full day of volleyball at Holyrood Sports Centre with the opportunity for you to join in!

The action starts with Mets II facing off against Kilmarnock II in a huge match which will go a long way to deciding the relegation dogfight in the second division - first ball at 9:45.

After the match there will be an exclusive opportunity for the supporters (and especially the kids) to experience coaching from the Scottish Champions - an opportunity not to be missed! Make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity by being at Holyrood by 12:00pm.

To round off a great day current champions Mets will take on arch rivals Kilmarnock - these matches have been a tasty affair over the last few years and this year promises to be no different - first ball at 13:30 - get along early to get your seat.

As well as all of this there will be an opportunity to win some prizes through the raffle, beat the Libero and other competitions - don't miss out!