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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
East Kilbride YM join West of Scotland Fourth Division to set up derby with EK Thistle next term
The club now has opportunity to reach the professional ranks after being voted in at the WOSFL AGM Long-established Amateur side East Kilbride YM will make the step up to the West of Scotland Football League next season after being voted into the Fourth Division for the 2025/26 campaign. In a huge development for the Kirktonholme side, it means the town's oldest football club - formed in 1921 - are now part of the Scottish football pyramid system and have the opportunity to climb their way into the senior ranks in the future. The club were voted in at the West of Scotland Football League AGM this afternoon and their under-19 side will compete in the West of Scotland Development League. The news comes just weeks after East Kilbride FC won promotion to play in the senior ranks in SPFL League Two next season. And YM's inclusion in the West of Scotland Fourth Division next term also means they will play a derby with the town's other major side, East Kilbride Thistle, who finished seventh in that league last season. YM won the Caledonian Premier Division - the Scottish Amateur top flight in the region - this season and also reached the final of the West Cup, so this marks a huge step up but it is one boss Graeme Robertson believes the club are ready for. He said: "East Kilbride YM FC are delighted to announce that at this afternoon's West of Scotland Football League AGM we were voted into the WoSFL for this coming season. "This is a culmination of a lot of hard work behind the scenes by the YM Committee which now provides a player pathway from EKYC into EKYM and the opportunity to play in a Senior Professional League which is part of the SFA Pyramid System. "The very succesfull YM Under 19s, who were an excellent EKYC team prior to last season, will move to become the EKYM WoSFL Development team playing in a professional Development League. "This is a crucial part of the whole project as it is the YM's intention to promote players from within the club to the Professional Senior side in the WoSFL. "With several players in the Senior side having came through the YC Youth setup, it highlights the success of the partnership with our good friends at YC within EK United, a true Community Club. "I would just like to thank everyone from the YM and YC who played their part in making today happen."
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Wishaw tradesmen wanted to help restore one of town's famous old buildings
Members of Wishaw YMCA are asking for the community's help to restore the old YM building in the town's Main Street. Wishaw tradesmen and builders are wanted to help restore one of the town's famous old buildings to its former glory. Members of Wishaw YMCA are asking for the community's help to restore the old YM building in the town's Main Street. The YM was forced to close its doors in November 2018 after an unexpected visit from Scottish Fire and Rescue who deemed the building unsuitable. Before then it was a hub of the community for decades and now the current YMCA committee hope to restore the building. In a lengthy social media post, Wishaw YMCA state: 'The old Wishaw YMCA building has stood closed for too long. Once a hub of opportunity, connection, and support, it's now a space the community can't use — just when we need it most. 'For the past few years, we've explored every avenue to restore and renovate the building. Over the past 18 months, our hope was that a phased development would attract funding and allow us to gradually bring it back to life. 'But the reality has been harder than we imagined. 'The financial climate has shifted. Capital funding is increasingly limited. And yet — the need for accessible, neutral community space is greater than ever. 'So here's our new approach. We're putting full-scale renovation aside for now. Instead, we're focusing on what's achievable right now. 'That is making the building safe in its current layout; adding accessibility improvements like ramps and a compliant toilet and developing a plan that meets Building Standards and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service requirements. 'To do that, we're inviting local builders, tradespeople, contractors, and suppliers to join us in shaping a realistic, collaborative plan for getting the doors open. 'We're not asking for commitments — we're starting with a conversation. We want your ideas, your knowledge, and your support in helping us take practical next steps. 'Wishaw YMCA has always believed in serving the community, and this building is part of that promise. It was gifted to us by the town — and we feel a deep responsibility to bring it back into use. 'But we also know this won't succeed unless the community is part of the journey.' The YM will be hosting a builder and trades planning session at the group's current base in Quarry Street on Saturday, June 8. The YMCA added: 'We believe this building has a future — but only if it's shaped by those who will use it, support it, and take pride in it. 'We envision a space where youth programs can thrive; people can gather, learn, and grow; where local organisations can deliver services and the town can once again take ownership of this shared space. 'Your input can help us make smart decisions that move us forward. Whether you have time, experience, materials, or ideas to share — your voice matters. 'Let's figure out what's possible, and build something for Wishaw.' The YM has a range of activities taking place at its current base including its well-established esports academy, camera club and WYTV which gives youngsters the chance to become content creators. However, Wishaw YM chair Mary Jean Ferguson is keen to continue the momentum the group has built up over the past few years. She said: 'Any help or advice we can get from local builders will really help us moving forward. 'It's not just about the YMCA it's about the whole town. The YM building was gifted to us by the community and I think we have a duty to get it back open and give it back to the community.' You can join the builder and trades planning session at the YMCA base in Quarry Street, on June 8 starting at 3pm. If you would like more information then email info@ or find out more at the Wishaw YMCA Facebook page.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Moody's debt downgrade, Trump tax bill, Nvidia: 3 Things
Stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are falling in Monday's pre-market trading while Treasury yields (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) shoot higher in response to Moody's downgrading its credit rating on US debt. President Trump's tax bill received approval from a key House committee while still awaiting to secure a full House vote before moving onto the Senate. At the 2025 Computex conference in Taiwan, Nvidia (NVDA) unveiled its newest technology, from robotics to its NVLink Fusion program for semi-customizable AI CPUs. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
East Kilbride YM make history with league title as side now bid for double
The amateur side are celebrating after winning the Premier Division for the first time East Kilbride YM clinched the Caledonian League Premier Division title for the first time in their history last week - and immediately set their sights on making it a trophy double. The Kirktonholme club got their hands on the trophy with two games to spare, hammering title rivals St Joseph's 4-1 on home turf last Tuesday night to be crowned champions in the Scottish Amateur top flight. YM were 3-1 up at the break thanks to an early Ross McDonagh strike and a double from Kyle Rankin, before Diarmid McCreadie's strike on the hour mark put some gloss on the scoreline. And that allowed club skipper Barry Russell, the former East Kilbride and Albion Rovers defender, to lift the trophy in front of friends and family at their Kirktonholme ground. YM enjoyed the celebrations on Tuesday night but now have the chance to add to their silverware collection tomorrow night when they face St Patrick's at New Douglas Park in Hamilton for the West Cup. YM coach Graeme Robertson said their historic win - a first for an EK club - has been many years in the making and hopes they can end a memorable campaign with another prize. He told Lanarkshire Live Sport: 'It is a great opportunity for us to do the double now. 'This season has been quite a journey for the boys because a lot of them have been with us since they were 17, 18-years-old and now they are 30. 'It has been a long journey but it has eventually come to fruition. Now we go into Friday night on a high and looking for another trophy.' On the challenge facing them from St Patrick's, Robertson added: 'St Pats have proven over the years how good a side they are. 'They've won the West and Scottish Cups before, so they've shown they are one of the best teams in Scotland. 'It will be a really difficult game for us but I am hopeful that our boys will turn it on like they did last Tuesday night against St Joseph's and get us the victory.' Kick-off on Friday at New Douglas Park is 7.30pm and all are welcome to go along and support the team.
