2011 Scottish Youth Cup Final
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The 2011 Scottish Youth Cup Final was the final match of the 2010–11 Scottish Youth Cup
, the 27th season of the Scottish Youth Cup
. It was played by the U19 sides of Old Firm
rivals Celtic and Rangers.
Celtic entered the competition in the third round. They began their campaign against Dundee
winning 6–1 at Lennoxtown, thanks to goals from Patrik Twardzik, Callum Bagshaw, Callum McGregor, Stephen O'Donnell and Liam Gormley (2). Celtic then played Airdrie United
again at Lennoxtown. Goals by James Keatings, Callum McGregor, Filip Twardzik, Patrik Twardzik and Liam Gormley gave The Bhoys a comfortable 5–1 win. In the quarter final, Celtic played Stenhousemuir
again taking place at Lennoxtown. It took Celtic until the 43rd minute to break the deadlock through James Keatings, the other goals came from Filip Twardzik, Liam Gormley and Bahrudin Atajić therefore Celtic ran out 4–0 winners. Celtic then took on Livingston in the semi-finals, yet another home match, however, this time the match took place at Celtic Park
with Celtic running out 3-0 winners courtesy of goals from Filip Twardzik and James Keatings (2).
This Youth Cup final was the 15th in Celtic's history. They had won 10 of them prior to this final, the last in 2010, which means Celtic are the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
Rangers entered the competition in the third round. They began their campaign against Deveronvale
emphatically winning 13–0 at Murray Park
, thanks to goals from Max Wright (4), Kal Naismith (4), Rhys McCabe (3), Robbie Crawford and Darren Cole
. Rangers then played Hamilton Academical
again at Murray Park
. Goals by Kane Hemmings (2) (1st pen.
), and Max Wright gave The Gers a 3-2 win. In the quarter final, Rangers played Ayr United
, this time it was an away match, taking place at Somerset Park
. Rangers eventually won 6-2 after being 2-1 down at half-time, scorers for Rangers were Andy Mitchell (2), Kal Naismith, Kyle McAusland, Rhys McCabe and Dylan McGeouch. Rangers then took on Hibernian
in the semi-finals, another home match, however, this time the match took place at Ibrox
with Rangers running out narrow 1-0 winners courtesy of a goal from Chris Hegarty.
This Youth Cup final was the 13th in Rangers' history. They had won 5 of them prior to this final, the last in 2008, which means Rangers are the second-most successful team in the history of the tournament.
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RANGERS:
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GK
44
Gary Inglis
RB
56
Kyle McAusland
CB
47
Chris Hegarty
CB
45
Darren Cole
LB
80
Robbie McIntyre
RM
62
Adam Hunter
CM
71
Gregor Fotheringham
CM
46
Gordon Dick
LM
48
Kane Hemmings
(c)
CF
51
Rhys McCabe
CF
52
Kal Naismith
Substitutes:
GK
43
Wayne Drummond
MF
50
Andrew Mitchell
MF
54
Kamil Wiktorski
MF
70
Robbie Crawford
DF
63
Ewan McNeil
Manager:
Billy Kirkwood
2010–11 Scottish Youth Cup
The 2010–11 Scottish Youth Cup is the 28th season of Scotland's annual competition run by Scottish Football Association. The holders Celtic defeated Rangers 2-0 in last season's final.-Calendar:-Format:...
, the 27th season of the Scottish Youth Cup
Scottish Youth Cup
The Scottish Youth Cup is an annual Scottish football competition run by the Scottish Football Association for under-19 teams...
. It was played by the U19 sides of Old Firm
Old Firm
The Old Firm is a common collective name for the association football clubs Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow, Scotland.The origin of the term is unclear. One theory has it that the expression derives from Celtic's first game in 1888, which was played against Rangers. However, author,...
rivals Celtic and Rangers.
Celtic
Celtic entered the competition in the third round. They began their campaign against Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
winning 6–1 at Lennoxtown, thanks to goals from Patrik Twardzik, Callum Bagshaw, Callum McGregor, Stephen O'Donnell and Liam Gormley (2). Celtic then played Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
again at Lennoxtown. Goals by James Keatings, Callum McGregor, Filip Twardzik, Patrik Twardzik and Liam Gormley gave The Bhoys a comfortable 5–1 win. In the quarter final, Celtic played Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
again taking place at Lennoxtown. It took Celtic until the 43rd minute to break the deadlock through James Keatings, the other goals came from Filip Twardzik, Liam Gormley and Bahrudin Atajić therefore Celtic ran out 4–0 winners. Celtic then took on Livingston in the semi-finals, yet another home match, however, this time the match took place at Celtic Park
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
with Celtic running out 3-0 winners courtesy of goals from Filip Twardzik and James Keatings (2).
This Youth Cup final was the 15th in Celtic's history. They had won 10 of them prior to this final, the last in 2010, which means Celtic are the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
Rangers
Rangers entered the competition in the third round. They began their campaign against Deveronvale
Deveronvale F.C.
Deveronvale F.C. are senior football club currently playing the Highland Football League in Scotland. They were founded in 1938 and play their football at the Princess Royal Park in the town of Banff, , Scotland. The club was formed in 1938 when Deveron Valley and Banff Rovers joined together...
emphatically winning 13–0 at Murray Park
Murray Park
Murray Park is the training ground of association football team Rangers F.C. Located in Auchenhowie, Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow.- History :...
, thanks to goals from Max Wright (4), Kal Naismith (4), Rhys McCabe (3), Robbie Crawford and Darren Cole
Darren Cole
Darren Cole is a Scottish association footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers.-Career:Born in Edinburgh, Cole signed a two-year contract extension with Rangers on 2 December 2010 and made his first-team debut five days later against Turkish side Bursaspor in Rangers' final...
. Rangers then played Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
again at Murray Park
Murray Park
Murray Park is the training ground of association football team Rangers F.C. Located in Auchenhowie, Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow.- History :...
. Goals by Kane Hemmings (2) (1st pen.
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
), and Max Wright gave The Gers a 3-2 win. In the quarter final, Rangers played Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
, this time it was an away match, taking place at Somerset Park
Somerset Park
Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland.It has been the home of Ayr United since they were founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr F.C.. It currently has a capacity of 10,185 of which 1,597 is seated, making it one of the largest capacity...
. Rangers eventually won 6-2 after being 2-1 down at half-time, scorers for Rangers were Andy Mitchell (2), Kal Naismith, Kyle McAusland, Rhys McCabe and Dylan McGeouch. Rangers then took on Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
in the semi-finals, another home match, however, this time the match took place at Ibrox
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium located on the south side of the River Clyde, on Edmiston Drive in the Ibrox district of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Rangers and has an all-seated capacity of 51,082...
with Rangers running out narrow 1-0 winners courtesy of a goal from Chris Hegarty.
This Youth Cup final was the 13th in Rangers' history. They had won 5 of them prior to this final, the last in 2008, which means Rangers are the second-most successful team in the history of the tournament.
Match details
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| GK |  Nick Feely |
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| RB | 45 | Lewis Toshney Lewis Toshney Lewis Toshney is a Scottish footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic.-Career:Toshney made his debut for Celtic on 1 February 2011, coming on as a substitute for Scott Brown in 3-0 league win over Aberdeen.... |
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| CB | 43 | Kieran Brennan |
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| CB | Matty Hughes (c) |
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| LB | Stephen O'Donnell |
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| RM | Callum Bagshaw |
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| CM | Jackson Irvine |
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| CM | 53 |  Patrik Twardzik |
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| LM | 43 | Greig Spence Greig Spence Greig Spence is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Hamilton Academical, on loan from Celtic, as a striker.-Career:Spence started his career at Alloa Athletic breaking into the first team at the age of 15... |
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| CF | 56 | Filip Twardzik |
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| CF | Callum McGregor |
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| CF | Liam Gormley |
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| GK | Robbie Thomson |
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| CF | 35 |  Bahrudin Atajić |
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| DF | 42 | Marcus Fraser Marcus Fraser (footballer) Marcus Fraser is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Celtic as a defender.-Celtic:Fraser joined Celtic when he was eight progressing through the youth ranks signing a three year professional contract in the summer of 2010... |
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| CF | 57 | Islam Feruz |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Stephen Frail Stephen Frail Stephen Frail is a Scottish football manager and former player. He is currently the Celtic under-19s coach.-Playing career:... |
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Gary Inglis Kyle McAusland Chris Hegarty Darren ColeDarren Cole
Darren Cole is a Scottish association footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers.-Career:Born in Edinburgh, Cole signed a two-year contract extension with Rangers on 2 December 2010 and made his first-team debut five days later against Turkish side Bursaspor in Rangers' final...
Robbie McIntyre Adam Hunter Gregor Fotheringham Gordon Dick Kane HemmingsKane Hemmings
Kane Hemmings is an English assocation footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers.-Career:Hemmings is the son of former professional footballer Tony Hemmings. Hemmings had trials at Midlands clubs, including Derby County and Birmingham City...
(c)
Rhys McCabe Kal Naismith Wayne Drummond Andrew Mitchell Kamil Wiktorski Robbie Crawford Ewan McNeil Billy KirkwoodBilly Kirkwood
Billy Kirkwood is a Scottish former football player. He is currently a Rangers youth coach.- Playing career :Kirkwood made his name with Dundee United, where over 400 appearances saw him clinch the Scottish Premier Division title and two League Cup wins, alongside five domestic cup runners-up...
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