Inside Verdict — Jamie Morrison: How Woodhill Came Together

Woodhill showed their quality at Scotstoun with a 9–1 Champions Cup win over Lomond Thistle Colts. A meeting between the leaders of Divisions Four and Three looked a tricky tie on paper, but Woodhill took control from the start.

Afterwards, chairman and goalkeeper Jamie Morrison explained how a Sunday conversation in the pub helped turn a long-running idea into the club we watched.

A Sunday conversation in the pub helped turn a long-running idea into Woodhill AFC.

Following their Champions Cup win over Lomond Thistle Colts at Scotstoun, chairman and goalkeeper Jamie Morrison explained how the club came together.

“The idea was floating around for a few years, but we just thought it would be too much work,” he said.

“We tried to enter the season before but underestimated how much needs done.”

When a few of the boys finally sat down and talked it through, they realised it was possible. Jamie became chairman to help organise the team and give everyone a good setup.

“Someone had to take responsibility, so I thought I’d step up, and so far it’s been pretty good.”

Having played in goals for nearly his whole football career, Jamie also took his place between the posts. He plays on Saturdays too, making Euan Hope’s arrival a welcome addition.

“We’ve got a brilliant keeper to help out with Euan, who’s been brilliant for us since he came in.”

Jamie describes running Woodhill as a team effort, with everyone contributing. Manager Jed Connell gets particular credit — alongside a friendly dig for sleeping in and nearly missing Sunday’s game.

“He’s usually the one giving me the biggest hand, so I’d definitely say he deserves a mention.”

The ambition is to keep building a team capable of challenging for silverware, taking each game as it comes. Enjoyment remains central to that.

“We’ve tried to create a good environment where the boys enjoy turning up each week and playing football, and hopefully it continues.”