Riverside Plate FC

Formed in season 2009/10 they finished bottom of the pile in their first season, however they landed the first piece of silverware defeating Club 83 2-1 in the final of the memorial cup. In 10/11 they narrowly missed out on promotion to the top flight, finishing a commendable 4th place. Plate couldnt retain their trophy, losing in the 1/4 finals to Ferry Mechanics on penalties. They also reached the Semi final of the Balgay Bar Cup, again losing on penalties to Springfield. in 2011/12 the team missed out on a semi final spot, going out of the balgay bar cup on goal difference to two of the 3 teams who would be promoted, including the eventual league winners. In 2012/13 the club got off to a slow start after looking so promising in pre-season. The slow start would prove costly and they had to settle for a place in the 1st division for the 2013/14 season. They bowed out at the Semi Final stage of the Balgay Bar Cup, losing 3-1.

Riverside Plate FC squad

Darren Melville

Michael Lamb

Sean Dawson

Iain Maciver

Christopher Bannan

Canada Helali

The Riverside Plate FC Home Pitch

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