Mets I had a comfortable 3-0 victory over Troon, Prestwick and Ayr. With Miguel Cogorro missing Mets were down a bare 7 players but had more than enough to see off the Ayrshire side.
Mets II, missing Stevie Baird and Craig Girvan went down 4 sets to 1 to Dundee, despite the result Mets performed admirably and pushed Dundee all the way during the first 4 sets with the only difference between the sides being a higher level of consistency from the Dundee side.
Update: 22/11/2011
Mets I v Troon Match Report
Mets II v Dundee Match Report
With Mets II having a free weekend Bon Accord visited Glasgow for the second time this season to meet Mets I in the Top Teams Cup.
Second team player Greg Forrest came into the first team which was just reward for a committed and strong start to the season with the second team.
Mets ran out comfortable 3-1 winners. The only sour note was the injury sustained by Bon Accord's ex-Mets player Alan Cuthbert in the 4th set - this not only put paid to Bon Accord's hopes of winning as they lost their most consistent player but also created a worried atmosphere in the hall as Alan is such a liked figure in both clubs.
It was joy for Mets first team as they rebounded from a defeat against City of Edinburgh to record a straight sets victory over Su Ragazzi
Despite not being at their best they managed to close out the match 3 sets to nil putting them in a commanding position as they look to defend their first division title
Mets seconds lost in controversial fashion against Su Ragazzi II - a refereeing performance littered with errors saw the Su side win 3 sets to nil with the final 2 sets going to a depleted Mets side missing 2 regular starters in the form of Craig Girvan and Scott Montgomery.
This result leaves Mets in with the chance of being dragged into a relegation dogfight in the 7 team second division.
On Saturday, both Mets sides travelled to Queensferry High School in Edinburgh to face their Edinburgh counterparts.
The first match of the day say Mets seconds up against City of Edinburgh seconds. Mets were quicker out the block but were quickly pegged back by a young, and very consistent, Edinburgh side. Strong serving throughout made it difficult for Mets to establish any kind of successful hitting pattern and the Edinburgh side ran out comfortable 5 sets to nil winners.
Mets first team also fell to a 3 sets to 1 defeat at the hands of City of Edinburgh first team. Mets weren't up to their usual standards and with CoE, boosted by the signing of Niall Collins from Dundee, were firing on all cylinders and ran out clear and deserved winners.
Despite missing 2010/11 player of the year Alan Krawczyk Mets first team continued their winning start to the season with a 3 sets to nil victory over Edinburgh Jets.
A depleted Mets 2nd team, missing middle-hitter Stevie Baird through injury with captain and setter Gordon Laughland deputising in the first team for Alan Krawczyk, overcame Edinburgh Jets II 3 sets to 2 in a hard fought match to record their first win of the new campaign.
Both Mets sides returned to action after an international break meant this was the first match since 8th October.
Mets first team overcame Troon, Prestwick & Ayr in the first match in the Top Teams Cup 3 sets to nil. Mets handed a debut to new signing Miguel Cogorro in place of missing ex-Troon player Daryl McFarlan and his first match for Mets was an assured one in an unfamiliar, middle-hitting, position.
Mets seconds at times struggled against Troon, Kyle and Carrick but eventually managed to produce a straight sets victory against their 3rd division counterparts giving them a good chance of qualifying for the cup proper.
Despite missing 2010/11 player of the year Alan Krawczyk Mets first team continued their winning start to the season with a 3 sets to nil victory over Edinburgh Jets.
A depleted Mets 2nd team, missing middle-hitter Stevie Baird through injury with captain and setter Gordon Laughland deputising in the first team for Alan Krawczyk, overcame Edinburgh Jets II 3 sets to 2 in a hard fought match to record their first win of the new campaign.
Mets 1st team kicked off the defence of their 1st division title with a hard-fought 3 sets to 1 victory over Aberdeen side Bon Accord at St Mungo's Academy.
A depleted Mets 2nd team put up a good showing in their first match since gaining promotion from the 3rd division but unfortunately were overcome by Belshill Cardinals 3 sets to 2.
Update 4th October 2011: Mets I v Bon Accord match report now available
Glasgow Mets are hosting a poker night with a view to raising funds for the club.
The competition will take place at 5pm (first deal at 6pm) on Friday 14th October at Bothwell Park Farm Cottage, Bothwell Park Road, Glasgow, G71 8AH.
Registration is £15 for 3,000 chips with £10 re-buys within the first hour.
For further details or if you're interested please in coming along please get in touch with the club.
Registration fee must be paid prior to competition.
Glasgow Mets will take 30% of tournament takings
With pre-season training well underway Glasgow Mets have learned their opponents for the start of season 2011/12.
Glasgow Mets first team will open their defence of the Scottish Championship against Bon Accord, a team who knocked Mets out of the Scottish Cup last year, putting paid to their hopes of a 'perfect' season.
Mets second team will start their season against Belshill Cardinals as they look to establish themselves in the seven team second division after promotion from the third division last year.
On the 5th, 6th and 7th of August 15 teams from across the globe descended on Wishaw Sports Centre for the International Childrens Games 2011.
Glasgow Mets members were on hand to ensure the whole thing ran smoothly...
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Training will restart on Tuesday 23rd August at 7pm.
Glasgow Mets, having been located at Holyrood Sports Centre for the past 7 years are relocating. This decision was not taken lightly but due to the financial costs associated with remaining in Glasgow City Council gyms it was an inevitable move.
The move will see Glasgow Mets end it's partnership with Glasgow City Council (which was one of the main reasons for the relocation from Blantyre back in 2004) and the club would like to thank the council for the support it has received over the years.
Looking forward Mets have secured a modern facility - this will secure the club's future financially whilst providing a consistent venue for training and matches alike.
Glasgow Mets held it's Awards Night at Goals Soccer Centre in Shawlands.
The night was a huge success and provided an opportunity for the team to celebrate the successes of season 2010/11 as well as to recognise the key players in the squads.
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