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Robert Love, fresh from his exploits in Spain the previous week, took the plaudits at this years Nationals in the unrecognisable luxury of the recently refurbished Shortlees Community Centre. The former British Junior Champion showed the sort of form that makes him a real contender for next years British despite having lifted the previous week for the British squad in Sunny Spain. Robert posted a superb 740-kilo total in España and at his home fixture, opposed by only (not merely) the injured Stevie Cumming, took the 90's title and Best Lifter trophy with a very confident 730 kilos.

Andy Clegg had lit up the forums in the run up with his concern about the number of lifters who would be making the journey. Despite the smallish turnout the quality was evident and the numerous spectators gave the occasion a bit of "atmosphere". The standard of lifting at times was superb; Maxwell’s comeback continued with some very respectable numbers at just over 60 kilo's, Mary Anderson astonished us with another deadlifting master class, comfortably pulling 215 kilos only to fall foul of the 3 wise men who red lighted her for bent knees? Andy Clegg and Alex MacNamara had a real ole tussle at 75’s with a delighted Andy putting up his best numbers in a decade to take the class. Another highlight was the sublime benching on the second flight with Cumming, Crichton, and Steven Mullen all nudging the 200 barrier from 90’s and 100’s respectively. Steven Mullen continues to astonish, he has only lifted for about three years but almost took his first Scottish title losing out on the very last lift of the competition.



Scottish Seniors 2009 Robert Love, fresh from his exploits in Spain the previous week, took the plaudits at this years Nationals in the unrecognisable luxury of the recently refurbished Shortlees Community Centre. The former British Junior Champion showed the sort of form that makes him a real contender for next years British despite having lifted the previous week for the British squad in Sunny Spain. Robert posted a superb 740-kilo total in España and at his home fixture, opposed by only (not merely) the injured Stevie Cumming, took the 90's title and Best Lifter trophy with a very confident 730 kilos. Andy Clegg had lit up the forums in the run up with his concern about the number of lifters who would be making the journey. Despite the smallish turnout the quality was evident and the numerous spectators gave the occasion a bit of "atmosphere". The standard of lifting at times was superb; Maxwell’s comeback continued with some very respectable numbers at just over 60 kilo's, Mary Anderson astonished us with another deadlifting master class, comfortably pulling 215 kilos only to fall foul of the 3 wise men who red lighted her for bent knees? Andy Clegg and Alex MacNamara had a real ole tussle at 75’s with a delighted Andy putting up his best numbers in a decade to take the class. Another highlight was the sublime benching on the second flight with Cumming, Crichton, and Steven Mullen all nudging the 200 barrier from 90’s and 100’s respectively. Steven Mullen continues to astonish, he has only lifted for about three years but almost took his first Scottish title losing out on the very last lift of the competition.

Scottish Seniors 2009