The Paisley Pirates have celebrated a triumphant weekend, scoring a staggering 25 goals in back-to-back victories over Kilmarnock.
These wins secured four crucial league points for the Pirates, who displayed great teamwork throughout both matches.
On Saturday, the Pirates claimed an emphatic 18–1 victory over Kilmarnock at Braehead Arena, controlling the game from the outset and showcasing their "speed, structure, and commitment".
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Ryan Parkin's performance earned him Man of the Match, as he contributed significantly both offensively and defensively.
Building on their Saturday success, the Pirates secured a confident 7–1 win on Sunday against Kilmarnock Thunder.
Goals from Bradley Annan, Garry Simpson, Aiden Wilson, Olly King, Ryan Parkin, and Marcus Murdoch demonstrated the team's depth.
Both Pirates goalkeepers played across the weekend, with Callum even recording an assist on Sunday, which was met with loud cheers from the fans.
Returning forward Garry Simpson, in his first home game back with the Pirates, was named Man of the Match for his two goals and energetic play.
Despite the overwhelming scoreline, credit was given to Kilmarnock Thunder's goalkeeper, Matthew Reid, who made several exceptional saves and faced 55 shots.
Head coach Ian Turley expressed satisfaction with the results and acknowledged the resilience of the opposition.
He said: "Yeah, happy with the result.
"Credit to Kilmarnock … after last night and coming out and giving us a bit of a game.
"They could have lay down."
Turely also noted the importance of the weekend in building chemistry within the team, which has seen several recent additions.
He said: "It’s important.
"We’re not quite set.
"We’ve had a few additions over the last couple of weeks … it’s okay adding the pieces, but if we’ve not been playing together, we don’t have that chemistry."
Highlighting the strong culture within the squad, Turley praised captain Chris Wilson for voluntarily sitting out on Sunday to let a younger player step in.
He said: "We’re in a fortunate position where we have a big squad … and that means some weeks certain guys won’t play.
"Chris offering to sit to give someone else an opportunity — great credit to him."
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Turley went on to confirm that line combinations are still fluid, with the coaching staff continuing to evaluate the best fit.
He said: “Nothing you’ve seen tonight is set in stone. We’re still trying some things, and with guys not in the lineup tonight as well, there’ll be further changes.”
Looking ahead, the Paisley Pirates are preparing for another important double-header next weekend against the Whitley Warriors, with full game information to be released soon.
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