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The annual First Touch golf day takes place over Greenock GC on Friday 17th May. All kids should now be in possession of two books of raffle tickets, if you don’t have any please speak to one of your coaches … Continue reading →

It was the turn of the 2001 and 2002 age groups to run out on the hallowed turf of Cappielow Park on Sunday. Around 120 kids from 12 teams took part, with players coming from East Kilbride, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and … Continue reading →

This Sunday sees our 13th Cappielow Tourney featuring our 2001 & 2002 squads. We are delighted and enormously grateful to have been given the opportunity to host today’s event at Cappielow Park for a 13th time and wish to thank … Continue reading →

Three ex First Touch stars featured in the Glasgow Rangers Under 17 squad versus Glasgow Celtic in this seasons Glasgow Cup Final. Lewis Morgan, Jamie Mills & Ryan Sinnamon were victorious by 3-2 after coming back from 1-0 down, at … Continue reading →

Today at Cappielow Park home to Greenock Morton FC sees the 12th First Touch Football Festival. The tourney kicks off at 11am and will run until approx 3.30pm. Teams taking part include Port Glasgow BC, Port Glasgow Juniors, St Andrews, … Continue reading →

On Sunday, all members of the 2002 squad that weren’t still on their Easter holidays travelled to Helensburgh to take part in the annual Ardencaple Tournament. The morning competition got underway in terrible conditions with driving rain and gale force … Continue reading →

2004 squad made the short trip to Helensburgh for the Ardencaple Toyota tournament, the boys started with a win (2-1). The second game wasn’t one of the best game the boys have played and were beaten. The final game saw … Continue reading →

Almost a year ago we featured the debut of Robbie Crawford in the Glasgow Rangers first team when he played against Northern Irish opposition Linfield. On Wednesday evening against the same opposition at Ibrox Stadium, it was the turn of … Continue reading →

Looking for something to do during the school holidays ….then why not try your hand at golf???? Greenock Golf Club are offering a years junior membership for £99, this includes five free lessons from Pro Kevin Campbell. The 9 hole … Continue reading →

As you are well aware First Touch was formed in August 2003 and this year we celebrate our tenth anniversary. Pictured below are a number of ex-players from our first group of 1992 kids, through to the current crop…do you … Continue reading →