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Friday saw Stirling’s 1st team end their Winter League 1st Division campaign with a well-earned 4-0 victory against Linlithgow. This was the perfect end to the season, with Stirling finishing on five wins and one draw out of their six matches. Such a strong performance should be enough to secure the 1st Division title.

Stirling’s winter success has been built on excellent performances from both established and new pairings. Nicola Illingworth and Tom Cunningham renewed their partnership to devastating effect in victory over local rivals Livilands, Lindsay Pollock and Marcus Ziaja continued to impress together in the crucial win against Killearn, with Janet Brown and Gordon Bruce leading the way in Stirling’s first victory against Bridge of Allan. Ian Hanley was a notable success playing alongside Illingworth and, latterly, Pollock, with Sally Fulton and Ziaja working well in their first appearance together. The influence of non-playing reserve Ian Carmicheal was clear to see from the quality tennis Stirling produced.

Winter League success brings a very successful ‘off-season’ for Stirling to a close. The 1st team also won the 2nd Division of the Autumn League and can look forward to competing in the 1st Division again this year. Hopefully this momentum can be carried through to the summer campaigns!

The courts have recently undergone a ‘rejuvenation’ which should improve the playing experience and lengthen their playing life. Stirling continues to welcome new members of any ability to a friendly and increasingly successful club.

Match results

Date	Opponent	Result
21 January	Falkirk	Drew 2-2
4 February	Bridge of Allan	Won 3-1
18 February	Dollar	Won 3-1
27 February	Killearn	Won 3-1
11 March	Livilands	Won 3-1
20 March	Linlithgow	Won 4-0