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The Broch Aberdeenshire Cup Winners 2014-15 Official Match Programme £2.00 Fraserburgh v Buckie Thistle Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh Saturday 15th August 2015. Programme Kick-off 3.00 pm £2.00 Official Matchday Programme Vol 6. No. 5 CCLLUUBB IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN Fraserburgh Football Club (Formed 1910) Manager: Mark Cowie Bellslea Park, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9BB, Tel No. 01346 518444 Assistant Manager: James Duthie Chairman/Secretary: Finlay Noble Coaching Staff: Alex Mair, Stevie Doak Vice Chairman: Peter Bruce Brent Bruce, Antony Sherlock & Charles West Directors: Peter Bruce, Peter Cowe, Robert Cowe, Community Coaches: Shelley Sutherland & Paul Finne James Gibb, David Milne, Calvin Morrice, Kit Man: Jordan Buchan Ewan Mowat, Jason Nicol & Finlay Noble Team Captain: Russell McBride Treasurer: Stephen Sim Club Physio: Ross Cardno Youth Co-ordinator: Alex Mair Assistant Physio: Leanne Reid Web Master: Finlay Noble Club Doctor: Dr Michael Dick Committee Members: Club Honours Mike Barbour, Angela Chegwyn, Stuart Ellis, Highland League Champions: 1932/33, 1937/38, 2001/02 Frank Goodall, Sam Mackay, Iain Milne, League Cup Winners: Lewis Milne, Craig Mowat, Alex Noble, 1958/59, 2005/06 Stephen Sim, Mark Simpson & Colin West Qualifying Cup Winners: 1957/58, 1995/96, 2006/07 Programme Contributors: Mark Simpson (Editor) Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: Finlay Noble 1910/11, 1937/38, 1955/56, 1963/64, Barry Walker (Photographer) 1972/73, 1975/76, 1996/97, 2012/13, 2014/15 Email: [email protected] Aberdeen Charity Cup Winners: 1911/12, 1913/14, 1921/22, 1926/27 Web: www.fraserburghfc.co.uk Aberdeenshire Shield Winners: 1991/92, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1999/2000, 2011/2012 Fleming Shield Winners: 1919/20 Bells League Cup Winners: 1972/73, 1973/74, 1975/76, 1976/77, 1978/79 Aberdeenshire League Winners: 1994/95, 1995/96, 1997/98 Front Cover: Action from the midweek Aberdeenshire Cup victory over Deveronvale. Dean Highland Youth League Champions: Cowie challenges for aerial supremacy as he makes 1992/93, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2003/04 his first appearance since his return to the Broch. Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme CCHHAAIIRRMMAANNSS WWEELLCCOOMMEE Today we welcome the players, management, officials and supporters of Buckie Thistle to Bellslea Park for our Press & Journal Highland League match. The past seven days have been good in that we picked up victories against Rothes and Deveronvale but also the fact that in doing so we gave debuts to three of our U17 squad, Bailey Simpson, Bruce Mair and Kane McCrory. Further to that we seen Dean Cowie make his first appearance of the I have no doubt the game today will be a cracking season after successful knee surgery during the summer. affair. It normally is and the two teams have a fantastic history of great matches against each other Our victory over Deveronvale on Wednesday gains us a over the years. Both league games last year finished 2- semi-final tie against Cove Rangers here at Bellslea Park. 2 and I imagine it will be just as tight again today. The game should actually be Cove’s home match but as Hopefully it is the Broch who sneak the points. they are without a ground this season they have agreed to play all their cup matches away from home. That should I would like to end my notes by congratulating Graham be a cracking match and is due to take place on Johnston on his 150thgoal for the club on Wednesday. Wednesday 16th September. Very well deserved. Our visitors today had a poor result last week against Come awa the Broch Brora and by all accounts were unlucky to be behind by so much at half time. It looks like Brora are going to be again Finlay the team to fear this season and so far have been ruthless. Graeme Stewart was a winner when he played and will be the same as a manager so he and his players will be coming here today with plenty to prove so it’s just our luck that it will be against us. That was really a freak result which happens from time to time and we all know that Buckie are a decent side so we will need to be at our very best to get something from the game. Contents Club Information 2 Chairman’s Welcome 3 Manager’s Notes 4 Today’s Teamlines 5 Match Sponsorship 6 Club Sponsors 7 Today’s Visitors – Buckie Thistle 8 & 9 HFL Match Centre 10 & 11 Season by Season 1958/59 & 1959/60 12 & 13 Supporters Club News/Club News 14 Club Sponsor – Cheers Café Bar 15 Fraserburgh Stats 16 & 17 Club Sponsor - McWilliam (Abdn) Ltd 18 Commercial Page 19 Club Sponsor - PBP Services 20 & 30 HFL Stats 21 Highland League Preview 22 Fraserburgh FC Player Profiles 23 & 24 HFL Midweek Round-Up 25 Deveronvale Match Report 26 Deveronvale Match Action 27 Player Sponsors 28 & 29 Aberdeenshire League/Under 17’s 31 Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme MMAANNAAGGEERR’’SS NNOOTTEESS You recorded a great victory against Deveronvale in the Aberdeenshire Cup what pleased you most about the performance? Obviously the result was the most pleasing thing. Cup games are all about results and progressing to the next round but I must say the effort and work rate that the players applied to the game was great. This game was more like a Broch performance where we worked hard and as a team and helped our team mates out. I have told the guys that we need to make sure we work hard at closing players down and winning the ball back as our ability will then show once we have the ball. Overall I think we deserved the win as we were the more dominant side. I don't think Joe had to make a save so I am happy with the clean sheet and we move on to the Dean Cowie made a return from injury in the second next round which will be another tough test but to win half. How important will his ability and experience in trophies you have to beat the best teams. the middle of the park be for the team? It is no doubt that Dean has ability as he has played at a Once again you were forced to play some of the young players with Aidan Combe contributing for the much higher level. He brings an energy and drive to the winning goal and Bailey Simpson impressing midfield which will push us forward. He has been around throughout. How do you protect these players from for a wee bit now and can pass on his experience quite a some of the exposure they will start to receive? bit to the younger guys. I have been eager to get him back but have to be mindful of not pushing him in too Aidan has been with us for a few years now and you early. He feels fine after the game so now it's just a case forget how young he is. Being honest we all knew how of getting minutes under his belt and I am sure he will show how big of a player he is once he is fully match fit. much natural ability he has but we only saw it in bursts. I have asked him to be more consistent and to be fair to the lad that's 2 games now where I feel he has been one Looking forward to today's game, Buckie Thistle have of our better players. I am delighted he has grabbed the had a difficult start to the season. Does that make chance given to him and it just goes to show that we them even more dangerous opponents? have a good squad. Aidan didn't feature much in the first few games but then has been given a chance and Buckie have been one of the top sides for many years grabbed it with both hands so I am delighted for him. now and you don't become a bad side overnight. They Bailey is an exciting prospect, as are a lot of the under have had a tough start with having played Cove and 17's team. I had reservations of putting him in to such a Brora already so it's unfair to judge them so early. I am sure that this will be another tough game where we will big game from the start but a wise old head once told me that you won't know if players are ready until you have to be at our best if we are to get something from play them. I think he did really well and almost got a the game. Graeme has a good mix of youth and goal. He has a bright future if he continues to work hard experience at both ends of the park so we must be and show the right attitude and desire. That's my job as prepared for the challenge both physically and mentally. manager. I have to man manage these players and make sure that I protect them but I have faith in my ability All the best, and I am sure I will be able to nourish the young talent we have. Mark. Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme TTOODDAAYY’’SS TTEEAAMMLLIINNEESS Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme MMAATTCCHH SSPPOONNSSOORRSSHHIIPP Package Details Hosted by one of the Directors of the Club. Arrival Drinks, Three Course Lunch, Wine & Liqueurs at a nearby restaurant. Complimentary pre & post match refreshments. Pre & post match tannoy announcements. Half Time pies, sandwiches, tea and coffee. Complimentary Matchday Programme and Team Lines.