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Fraserburgh v Formartine United Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh, Saturday 16th January 2016. Kick-off 3.00 pm Official Matchday Programme, Vol 6. No. 15
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 &
Graeme Noble 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 Highland League Champions: Mike Barbour, Angela Chegwyn, Stuart Ellis, 1932/33, 1937/38, 2001/02
Frank Goodall, Sam Mackay, Iain Milne, League Cup Winners: 1958/59, 2005/06 Lewis Milne, Craig Mowat, Alex Noble, Qualifying Cup Winners:
Stephen Sim, Mark Simpson & Colin West 1957/58, 1995/96, 2006/07
Programme Contributors: Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: Mark Simpson (Editor) 1910/11, 1937/38, 1955/56, 1963/64, Finlay Noble 1972/73, 1975/76, 1996/97, 2012/13,
Barry Walker (Photographer) 2014/15, 2015/16
Email: [email protected] Aberdeen Charity Cup Winners: 1911/12, 1913/14, 1921/22, 1926/27
Web: www.fraserburghfc.scot
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: Russell McBride tussles with Eric Watson during the Cove Rangers game at Bellslea Highland Youth League Champions: which saw the Broch veteran turn the clock back 1992/93, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2003/04
as he played as a striker to great effect.
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Today we welcome the players, management, officials and supporters of Formartine United to Bellslea Park for our Pres s & Journal Highland League tie.
An extra special welcome to the guys who all left the Broch last season to go to Formartine United who will be making their first official appearance back at Bellslea since then. To Kris, Mike, Scott, Eck, Duncan and Paul it will be good to see you all again. Whether it would change should we do it I don’t really
know. I can’t see it changing anytime soon to be The last couple of weeks have seen us being idle on the honest. field due to our games against Clach and Nairn County being postponed but it has been a busy time off the field. Our last match was nothing short of being a cracker.
The 4-2 victory was fully deserved and it was great to We have brought in Paul Campbell from Maud who I am see the Bellslea back to its rocking best. There is sure will be a great addition to the club and look forward certainly something special about the Bellslea at that to seeing him in a Black & White shirt. Adam Clark and time of the year. Here’s hoping for more of the same Ben Hastie have moved on the Keith and Buchanhaven today. Hearts respectively and I speak for everyone at the club when I wish them the very best of luck with their new Finally, congratulations to Bruce of the Broch for clubs. winning the Best Football Pie in Scotland Award again
this week. Anyone who samples his pies on our With the deluge of rain we have seen over the past Boardroom and Hospitality will know that the award is fortnight there have been the usual calls for summer well deserved. I am looking forward to half time football which I am sure divides opinion but from our clubs already!! Well done to Alistair and all his staff. You point of view it wouldn’t be a good thing at our level. are a credit to the town. There are far too many other things going on in the summer to compete with and I know from gate receipts Come awa the Broch, and hospitality takings that the summer months of August and September make for poor return. Gates go up and the Finlay hospitality gets popular once the clocks change and the dark nights come in.
Contents
Club Information 2 Chairman’s Welcome 3
Manager’s Notes 4 Today’s Teamlines – Formartine United 5
Match Sponsorship 6 Club Sponsors 7
To day’s Visitors – Formartine United 8 & 9 Match Report – Cove Rangers 10
Match Action – Cove Rangers 11 Supporters Club News/Club News 12
Club Sponsor – Cheers Café Bar 13 Fraserburgh Stats 14 & 15
Club Sponsor - McWilliam (Abdn) Ltd 16 Commercial Page 17
Aberdeenshire League/Under 17’s 18 HFL Stats 19
FFC History - Season 1969/70 20 & 21 Fraserburgh FC Player Profiles 22 & 23
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Club Sponsor - PBP Services 27 SHFL Sponsor – Press & Journal 28
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The matches against Keith and Brora Rangers saw the team suffer disappointing defeats. How did you view the performances?
I told the guys that the performances against Keith and Brora were not to the standard I expect from them. They let themselves down, especially against Keith. We simply did not turn up, however that said we created more than enough chances that day to win the game comfortably. Brora was a different story, they were simply clinical, 8 attempts on goal with 6 going in. Their two wide players were both on form and we struggled to cope. A learning curve for me as well as the guys that if we want to ever compete then that's the standards we must meet week after week. Today's game is just another game. Yes there is some history with Kris and his coaches coming back but that's That was followed by one of the best performances of football. Managers come and go and Kris made a the season against Cove Rangers which also saw decision last year to move on so he went with all our Russell McBride feature as a striker. How pleased best wishes but the club had to move on. We couldn't sit were you with his contribution and the whole team back and allow all his good work go to waste. I had to effort? build on it and add my ideas to the team and I think now we are starting to see the rewards. We will approach the After the heavy defeat up at Brora, it would have been game like every other. We want to win the game and for easy to lose confidence and go on a bad run but the 90 minutes we will be competing against each other but team is full of characters and they turned things around after the game I’m sure we can mix and have a beer or in some style. It was a very good team performance two. where we deservedly won and in fact if anything it could have been by a bigger margin. I thought up at Brora, we As you look back on your first 7/8 months of struggled to keep the ball up front so we know what being Fraserburgh manager how do you feel about the Russell's strengths are so we took a gamble and luckily it progress you have made and what are you looking for paid off. He was superb and held the ball in which let over the rest of this season? our midfield get further up the park. His link up play was also very good and he was a nuisance to Cove the I think I am starting to settle in a bit more now and the whole game. He is a very clever player who can adapt to team are starting to buy in to my ideas more. I have play at the back or up front if required. All the players enjoyed every second of this and hope to be involved for turned up that day and that's why we won the game many years to come. We want to be challenging every year and I believe we as a club have the base to do so. Saturday sees you face up against former manager Kris We have moved some players on and also brought new Hunter and Formartine United. Is there any extra faces in and I feel we now have a young group of lads pressure on the guys to do well in the match or will who want success, with a couple of older heads in there you be approaching it like any other game? too, whom are essential to the club going forward.
There is never any pressure on the guys, well certainly All the best, Mark. not from me. All I ask is that they work hard.
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Today’s visiTors – formartine united Fc Andy Reid, Age: 30. SignedCove a three yearrangers deal in the summer -Jamie match Michie, Age; 24. action Another of Manager Kris Hunter’s from Local Rivals Inverurie Loco Works after handing in a summer signings from rivals Inverurie Loco Works. Jamie’s Transfer request at Harlaw Park having spent 7 years at the signed a three year contract and will be looking to make the club. Started his playing career at Nottingham Forest before Right Back position his own. spells at Motherwell, Hibernian, Montrose and Forfar. Also had a loan spell at Turriff United in 2012. Stuart Axten, Age; 27. Stuart signed a three year contract in the summer having moved to the North East from England due Stuart Smith, Age: 26. Signed from Peterhead during the to work. The former Isthmian League Premier Division player summer of 2011 on the recommendation of both Neale and with Bognor Regis Town will be vying with McKeown and Neil Cooper, Stuart has been Formartine’s Mr. Consistency Crawford for a central defensive berth. over the past four seasons, starting 151 out of a possible 168 games to set a club appearance record since stepping up to Paul Lawson, Age 31. Another summer signing by the club the senior ranks. Stuart’s consistency and achievements were and probably the highest profile arrival, Paul began his career rewarded with an Aberdeenshire Cup Winners Medal as well as at Celtic where he was captain of the reserves side, and was a club honours with Player’s Player; Supporters Player and regular for the Scotland national under-21 football team, Committee’s Player of the year accolades. Stuart brings making ten appearances for his country between 2004 and strength the left side of defence as he quietly and efficiently 2005. During his three years at Parkhead Paul made three first goes about his duties. Having started his career at Aberdeen, team appearances and had loan spells at St. Johnstone and St Stuart permanently signed for Peterhead in January 2009 Mirren. In 2007 Paul signed for Ross County where he went on following two loan spells from the Dons, establishing himself to make 145 appearances over six seasons scoring 11 goals as the first-choice left back during his time at Balmoor, but and winning both the Scottish First and Second Division has also provided cover in the centre of defence. From his 151 Championships as well as appearing in the 2010 Scottish Cup appearances, Stuart has chipped in with 5 goals as well as Final. The last two seasons have been spent at Motherwell having worn the captain’s armband. where a further 20 appearances were made including his debut in the Europa league qualifier against the Russians from Jonathan Crawford, Age 25. Johnny started his career at Kuban Krasnodar. Aberdeen, making his first team debut in 2009 against Hamilton Academical. A loan spell at Peterhead followed in Neil McVitie, Age: 26. Tough-tackling midfielder arrived at 2010 where he made 14 appearances before an initial loan North lodge in the summer of 2011 and recently signed a new spell at Montrose led to a permanent move in 2010. Johnny three year contract through to 2018. Neil initially joined established himself in the heart of the Gable Endies defence Peterhead on loan from Aberdeen in January 2008, with the making 111 appearances, scoring 4 goals. A versatile player, move made permanent at the end of that season. The equally comfortable at right back, centre half or midfield, his midfielder was a regular in the middle of the Peterhead SPFL experience is sure to make him a valuable asset at North midfield. Still only 26, “Biscuits” is a great ball winner and a Lodge. Whilst at Pittodrie Jonathan was called in the Scotland good passer with good mobility and good awareness, an ideal under 19 squad. Signed a three year deal in the summer and player for the holding midfield role making 117 appearances started the season forming a central defensive partnership (plus 5 appearances from the bench) in his four seasons at with Craig McKeown. North Lodge, scoring 21 goals. Sure to form a formidable midfield partnership the Captain Stuart Anderson, Graeme Craig McKeown, Age: 30. Craig returned to North Lodge in Rodger and Paul Lawson. the summer having gained a Highland League Championship medal with Brora Rangers during the second half of last Graeme Rodger, Age; 24. Another of the summer North season. The Former Club Captain has returned to the heart of Lodge revolution, joining from Highland League rivals the North lodge defence and will once again be a major Deveronvale on a three year deal. influence within the Formartine team. In his previous three year spell Craig made 101 appearances and bagging 18 goals Calum Bagshaw, Age: 23. Calum is now in his second spell from set pieces utilising the skills he gained as a professional with United having played the majority of the 2011-12 season. with Dundee, Dunfermline Athletic and Clyde. Having played After seeking a full time club during the 2013 summer he junior football for Formartine, the Tarves lad came through rejected the chance to join Bradford City re-signing for the youth system at Dunfermline. He spent time on loan at Formartine. Is a major influence in the Formartine midfield
Berwick Rangers and when he left the club joined Clyde. He where he adds skill and aggression. Calum has made 101 starts scored his first Clyde goal with the last kick of the season and for United, plus 35 from the subs bench, scoring 24 goals. was part of the best defence in the league the following year.
With him at the heart of the defence Clyde only conceded 35 Gary Wood, Age 27. Signed in the summer from Montrose, league goals. During his final season with Clyde although he Gary started his career at Elgin City in 2004, making 24 missed a lot of the season through injuries he still managed to appearances (1 goal), before joining Inverness Caledonian make 18 appearances and score 3 goals. He signed a pre Thistle in 2006. Gary made his senior début in 2008 having contract agreement with Dundee half way through the season been in the Youth team, scoring his first senior goal against and joined up with the club in the summer of 2008. Further Arbroath in the League Cup and his first SPL goal against injury problems kept him out for a spell in his first year at Celtic. He spent part of the season on loan at Montrose,
Dens but after a short loan spell at Stirling Albion he has been scoring 11 goals in 28 appearances in the Third Division. After a regular in the Dundee side where he formed a solid central being released by ICT in the summer of 2009, Gary had two defensive pairing with Rhys Weston which helped Dundee seasons at Ross County, scoring 14 in 33 appearances before retain their 1st division status despite a 25 point deduction. making a permanent move to Montrose in 2012 scoring a Craig made 69 appearances for Dundee before leaving the further 23 goals in 105 games for the Gable Endies. Also had a club to join Formartine in 2012. brief loan spell at Peterhead while at Dingwall.
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Max Berton, Age; 20. CoveSigned in the summerrangers on a three year contract - match from Banks O Dee theaction former Cove Rangers youngster will be vying for a wide left berth and is one to watch with his pace and trickery.
Stuart Anderson, Age; 29. The former Southampton, Blackpool and Peterhead player has extended his contract through to the summer of 2018. Newly appointed club captain the former Brechin City central midfield playmaker is sure to continue to be a major influence at North Lodge, having made 38 appearances last season, his first in the Highland League, scoring 9 goals.
Camm y Keith, Age 28. The striker was one of the big summer transfers in 2013 moving from Keith where he had played since he was 15, amassing 182 goals in 222 appearances. Cammy won one Highland League, two Highland League Cups, two Aberdeenshire Shields, two Highland League Player of the Year Awards, one Highland League Young Player of the Year award, three Highland League top scorer awards and playing and scoring for the Scotland semi-pro team in the four nation’s tournament. All topped off by captaining the team this season and scoring the winning goal and lifting the trophy in the Highland League Cup final. Cammy has continued his prolific scoring record over the past couple of seasons at North Lodge scoring 65 goals in 73 starts (plus 8 from the bench) including five hat-tricks and a double hat-trick against Huntly towards the end of the 2013-14 season.
Neil Gauld, Age 28. Returning to North Lodge after nearly a decade At Inverurie Loco Works. The striker was top scorer in the Highland league in 2013-14 with 43 goals and has the record of scoring the fastest recorded Scottish Cup hat-trick. Sure to form a formidable partnership with Garry Wood.
Calum Dingwall. Age 22. Signed by United in the summer of 2012, after two years with the Inverness Caledonian Thistle under 19’s. Local lad from Pitmedden Calum has made 34 starts with a further 44 from the bench scoring 14 goals in his three seasons at North Lodge. Signed a contract extension in 2014 summer having returned to North Lodge at the start of 2015 after a successful six month loan spell at Keith where he scored 10 goals.
Scott Barbour, Age 24. One of Kris Hunters first summer signings; having had the striker at former club Fraserburgh. The prolific goal scorer bagged 102 goals in his 158 Broch appearances over two spells. Scott has also played for Buchanhaven Hearts. “Fig” has twice been voted the Highland League Young Player of the year award, most recently in 2013. Scott has everything a forward needs, trickery, strength to hold off an opponent, pace and agility as well as an eye for goal. Started the season playing wide left in the Formartine starting eleven.
Formartine United FC - Brief History Formartine United were formed on the 15th of March 1948 after a meeting at the school in Pitmedden and played their home matches at Hotel Park in Udny Station, approximately 3 miles from our current location at North Lodge Park in Pitmedden. The new club was formed after the local team called Pitmedden played in the local Buchan amateur league. Formartine played in the Aberdeenshire amateur league between 1948 and 1960 when they were voted into the North of Scotland Junior ranks. They continued to play at Hotel Park, Udny Station, moving to their current ground, North Lodge Park on the outskirts of Pitmedden village in 1974.
Formartine played mainly in the second tier of the North Junior until 1995 when they were promoted after finishing runners in the league. Their stint in the first division was short lived, as they were relegated the following season, only to be promoted once again in 1997 after winning a play off, against Aberdeen East End, to secure promotion having finished 3rd in the League. After finishing a respectable 8th in 97-98 things, changed dramatically at North Lodge following the appointment of Dave Cormie as Manager. In Cormie’s eight years at Formartine, they became one of the real forces in the North Region Super league, winning the title in 2002 after a final day victory at home to Sunnybank and finishing runners up and third on several occasions. In addition, they became a team of cup specialists winning 7 cups in 8 seasons, with one of the most memorable being the Cable cup win at Pittodrie in 1998, defeating local rivals Inverurie Loco Works 3-2.
Formartine applied for SHFL membership in December 2008 and were voted in along with Strathspey Thistle and Turriff United in February 2009. The Club has made major investment in the North Lodge facilities installing two 150 seat stands, two sections of terrace area, corporate facilities as well as major improvements in the playing surface and floodlighting which were first utilised on the 10th of August 2009 during the Aberdeenshire League match against Fraserburgh. Having finished runners up in the Highland League in 2013, Formartine secured their first senior honour last season with a 3-2 victory against local rivals
Inverurie Loco Works at a rain soaked Bellslea Part at Fraserburgh, coming back from two down with a Michael Ewen last minute header securing the trophy.
Famous players that have worn the red and white stripes include Aberdeen stalwart of the 60’s Ally Shewan as well as former
Dundee United and Dunfermline Athletic player Hamish French. More recently former Dons players Phil McGuire and Jamie
Winter have worn the red and white stripes along with Inverness CT and Dundee stalwart Bobby Mann, Celtic and Dundee
United’s David Hannah, former Dundee goalie Derek Souter and most recently former Hearts, Raith Rovers and Livingston midfielder Joe Hamill.
The summer of 2015 has seen the next revolution begin at North Lodge with new Manager, Kris Hunter, replacing the departing Steve Paterson and immediately ringing the changes in the playing staff bringing in 13 new signings and only retaining 7 of the 2014 -15 squad. The manager also instigated refurbishment of the club dressing rooms in order to provide a more professional surrounding for the new squad as he attempts to bring the success the club is seeking.
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Fraserburgh v Cove Rangers The Broch made it 3-1 on 53 minutes when a corner by Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Ryan Cowie to the back post was headed back by th Sunday 27 December 2015 Christie and only half cleared to Marc Lawrence who Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh saw his acrobatic effort creep into the net despite the attempts by McKenzie to claw the ball out. The Broch started well and a long ball forward by Willie West was nodded down by stand-in striker Russell Cove tried to push for an instant reply and came close McBride to Dean Cowie whose shot went over the bar. through Nicol’s free kick which clipped the top of the crossbar and went over. The same play came close again
On 10 minutes Stuart Walker tried his luck for the on 61 minutes when he cut inside Ryan Cowie before visitors but his effort was charged down by West. firing over the bar.
The Broch took the lead on 11 minutes when Grant The Broch had a great chance to stretch their lead when Noble and Ryan Cowie combined on the left wing to set a through ball by Dean Cowie saw Noble one on one with up a chance for John Chalmers and his drive from the the keeper but McKenzie closed him down and saved the edge of the penalty area flew past Stuart McKenzie into striker’s effort. the roof of the net to give the Broch a deserved lead. Daniel Park’s corner to the back post on 68 minutes was
The Broch continued to press for a second goal and Dean headed across the six yard box by Yule but Jamie Watt Cowie beat his marker and tried an effort which couldn’t keep his shot down and the ball went well deflected off a Cove defender for a corner. over.
Dean Cowie and Chalmers worked an opening for Ryan The Broch sealed the points on 74 minutes when Cowie and his cross from the left was met by Noble but Dickson’s through ball found McBride alone on the right he could only direct his header straight at McKenzie. side he drove forward into the box and tried to dink McKenzie but the keeper blocked the effort only to see Cove did manage to fashion an effort at goal after a the ball run to Noble who fired home from close range. corner kick was returned back into the Broch six yard area but Eric Watson’s header was easily saved by Joe It was almost 5-1 on 83 minutes when McBride crossed Barbour. and substitute Courtney Cooper headed wide.
The Broch doubled their lead on 29 minutes with a Cove made it interesting in the last few minutes when stunning move. After keeping possession for a number of Park saw one free kick saved by Barbour before curling passes Ryan Christie swept the ball out to the left to home another effort from the left of the penalty area. Chalmers who played it to Ryan Cowie and the full He was thwarted by Barbour again in injury time as the back’s cross was met in the six yard area by Marc Broch keeper saved with his legs.
Dickson who bulleted a diving header past the helpless McKenzie. Full Time: Fraserburgh 4-2 Cove Rangers
A minute later Cove equalised in lucky fashion when Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Marc Dickson, Russell Daniel Park’s harmless shot to a wicked deflection off McBride, Ryan Cowie, Ryan Christie, Bryan Hay, John West and looped over Barbour into the net. Chalmers (Michael Rae 60), Willie West, Dean Cowie, Mark Lawrence (Courtney Cooper 81), Grant Noble The Broch almost regained their two goal lead when (Bailey Simpson 75). Subs: Stuart Taylor, Cameron Ryan Cowie and Chalmers worked an opening for the Buchan, Kane McCrory, Edward Flinn. former to cross into the box and when the ball broke for Scorers: John Chalmers, Marc Dickson, Marc Noble his shot was blocked before McBride saw his effort Lawrence, Grant Noble from the rebound cleared off the line. Cove Rangers: Stuart McKenzie, Alan Redford, Stuart Dickson was obviously buoyed by his earlier goal and he Walker, Blair Yule, Eric Watson (Stuart Duff 70), tried his luck from distance but his effort was deflected Darryn Kelly, Sam Burnett (Jamie Watt 56), Daniel straight at the Cove keeper. Park, Daryl Nicol, Connor Scully (Dean Donaldson 15). Subs: Jonathan Smith, Harry Milne, Dean Lawrie, John Daryl Nicol had an effort just before the break for Cove McCafferty. which was deflected over for a corner. Scorers: Blair Yule, Daniel Park
Half Time: Fraserburgh 2-1 Cove Rangers Referee: Mark Stewart
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We welcome everyone involved with Formartine United Breedon Aggregates Highland League Cup Draw to the Bellslea for today’s Highland League match and The draw for the preliminary and first rounds of the we hope they had an enjoyable Christmas and wish them Breedon Aggregates Highland League Cup has been a happy and healthy New Year. made with the Broch receiving a bye. They will face Lossiemouth in the first round proper scheduled to take Formartine have secured a very impressive 56 points place on Saturday 6th February 2016 at Grant Park, from 22 games played and they are in 3rd place in the Lossiemouth with a 3.00pm kick off. league table. The full draw is as follows :- Preliminary Round Last season the game against Formartine United ended Clachnacuddin v Deveronvale, Wick Academy v Rothes in a 3 – 0 victory for the Broch, Graham Johnston scored (ties to take place on Saturday 23rd January 2016) a brace and Scot Barbour the other. 1st Round Clachnacuddin/Deveronvale v Strathspey Thistle Our last home game ended in a fantastic 4 - 2 victory Nairn County v Keith, against Cove Rangers, it was a game with some great Cove Rangers v Wick Academy/Rothes goals and the big crowed were entertained from start to Forres Mechanics v Fort William finish. Brora Rangers v Inverurie Loco Works Buckie Thistle v Formartine United Last Saturday we were supposed to be at Nairn but a Lossiemouth v Fraserburgh. Turriff United v Huntly frozen pitch on Saturday morning put that game off (ties to take place on Saturday 6th February 2016) early on. Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield Draw Formartine were supposed to be involved in arguably The revised draw for the semi finals of the Morrison their biggest game of the season at home to Brora but it Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield. also fell foul of the weather. It will be a difficult task Inverurie Loco Works v Fraserburgh for Formartine to overtake the defending champions as Cove Rangers v Formartine United Brora have been on a great run of form, but Nairn The ties will be played on dates to be arranged proved that Brora are not invincible and the remaining games should make for an exciting end to the season. Player News – Transfer movements at Bellslea Striker Paul Campbell has joined the Broch from Maud We will not be running a supporters bus to the Fort and we are delighted to welcome him to Bellslea Park. William game on Saturday 23rd of January. As part of the deal Ryan Smart and Hamish Burr have We hope to attract new members to the supporters club gone on loan to Maud for the remainder of the season. as we have kept our membership and bus prices at the Paul (23) has been on the scoresheet regularly in the same cost as last year. Non members are also very junior ranks over the past two season at Stoneywood welcome to travel to games but they will have to pay an and then Maud and hopefully that continues here at the extra £2. Our bus info page will tell you the cost and Broch. Leaving Bellsea Park are Adam Clark, who has times of bus travel, we leave for home right after the been transferred to Keith FC and Ben Hastie who has final whistle. gone to Buchanhaven Hearts. We would like to take this opportunity to thank both Adam and Ben for their time The Supporters Club slot on Kinnaird Radio is back on at the Broch and wish them well for their new clubs. and is broadcast live on most Thursday nights at 9.30pm. Tune in to Kinnaird Radio on 96.7fm or the Postponed Matches radio show is now available wherever you live around With all the bad weather around over the past few the world as long as you have a computer with Internet weeks this has led to the inevitable postponement of access. The URL for any radio show on Kinnaird Radio is matches throughout the Highland League. The Broch www.kinnairdradio.co.uk tune in and join in with the have not been immune from this so below is a list of predictions and the live phone in on 01346 512010 matches which will have to be rearranged at some point. Please check the club website Visit FFCSC online at http://www.fraserburghfcsc.co.uk www.fraserburghfc.scot and the local press for full details of dates and kick off times. Ten Nil
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Bruce Buchan Lounge Tickets arriving at Bellslea 1. £5 per month entry with a monthly draw to take one hour prior to kick off, complimentary pre place on the first weekend of each month. match drinks, team lines, half time pies, sandwiches, tea and coffee, complimentary post 2. Main Prize of 50% of the monthly takings. match refreshments. 3. 2nd Prize of Two Tickets for the Sponsors Lounge Cost is £600.00 + VAT per season or single games (1 game). are available at £60.00 + VAT per person. 4. 3rd Prize of Two Complimentary Tickets for any If you are interested in coming to our lounge then Home game (Entry to match only). contact Finlay Noble on 07852 178634 This January lottery was drawn by Mark Cowie Club Shop last Saturday. The winners of the draw are; 1st Prize £362 - No 91 Mark Cruden Season Tickets for 2014-15 are now on Sale priced 2nd Prize Hospitality for 2 at Bellslea Park - No at 84 Elizabeth Dunbar Ground - Adult £112.00 Kids/OAP’s £56.00 and 3rd Prize Match tickets for 2 to an SHFL game at Stand Adult - £126.00 Kids/OAP’s £70.00. Bellslea - 118 Martin Duthie Season tickets will be available throughout the Congratulations to all our winners. Many thanks season on a Pro Rata Basis. for you continued support.
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Our U20 side play in the SFA Youth Cup and also the Aberdeenshire & District League. The SFA Youth Cup is strictly for players born on or after the 1st January 1995. The Aberdeenshire & District League is predominantly made up of players born on or after the 1st January 1994 although three over age players can be listed in the pool of 16.
Fraserburgh Fixtures 2015-16 Sunday 23rd August 2015 Inverurie Loco Works 2 -5 Fraserburgh (Little Big Shot Scottish FA Youth Cup) Friday 18th September 2015 Aberdeen 6-1 Fraserburgh (Little Big Shot Scottish FA Youth Cup) Monday 21st September 2015 Fraserburgh 4-1 Aberdeen University Monday 12th October 2015 Inverurie Loco Works 4 -5 Fraserburgh
Monday 19th October 2015 Turriff United 0-0 Fraserburgh nd Monday 2 November 2015 Fraserburgh 2-2 Banks O’ Dee th Monday 16 November 2015 Buckie Thistle 2-4 Fraserburgh Monday 30th November 2015 Fraserburgh 1-3 Cove Rangers Monday 7th December 2015 Formartine United 4-3 Fraserburgh Monday 21st December 2015 Fraserburgh 1-3 Huntly Sunday 10th January 2016 Keith P-P Fraserburgh Monday 25th January 2016 Fraserburgh v Deveronvale
Fraserburgh FC take part in the SHFL U17 Youth Development League where no scores are taken and the games are purely for the development of young talent from the area. Please check local press for match details.
Fraserburgh Fixtures 2015-16 Tuesday 25th August 2015 Inverurie Loco Works 1 -1 Fraserburgh Monday 31st August 2015 Fraserburgh 10-1 Turriff United Monday 14th September 2015 Banks O’ Dee 3-0 Fraserburgh Monday 28th September 2015 Fraserburgh 3-2 Cove Rangers Monday 9th November 2015 Formartine United 5-2Fraserburgh
Monday 23rd November 2015 Keith P-P Fraserburgh th Monday 14 December 2015 Fraserburgh P-P Huntly Monday 18th January 2016 Huntly v Fraserburgh
Monday 1st February 2016 Fraserburgh v Keith Monday 8th February 2016 Fraserburgh v Formartine United Monday 15th February 2016 Fraserburgh v Cove Rangers Monday 22nd February 2016 Fraserburgh v Banks O’ Dee Monday 29th February 2016 Turriff United v Fraserburgh Monday 7th March 2016 Fraserburgh v Inverurie Loco Works
GPH Builders Merchants Aberdeenshire & District League Monday 21ST December 2015, Fraserburgh v Huntly, Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh
The Broch took an early lead after Ryan Smart picked up a loose ball at the edge of the box and curled the ball home from 10 yards. Next to try his luck was Courtney Cooper who fired in a drive from 25 yards which the Huntly keeper did well to save. Huntly had a chance to level on 25 minutes but their player headed over from close range. A minute later Duguid shot from 25 yards but Edward Flinn did well to save the effort. Hamish Burr then waltzed through the Huntly defence only to see his shot deflected wide. On 34 minutes Aidan Combe cut in from the left and shot towards goal which the Huntly keeper saved. Just before the break Kane McCrory crossed into the box for Ryan Smart but his shot went past the post. Half Time: Fraserburgh 1-0 Huntly Huntly equalised on 60 minutes when Felipe Da Silva cut in from the right wing and fired a shot past Flinn from 12 yards. Ten minutes later the Broch almost regained the lead when Adam Clark’s long free kick into the box just evaded Murray Maitland’s late run at the back post. Two minutes later Maitland was the provider for Cooper but he shot over the bar. Huntly went ahead on 76 minutes when their striker struck with a close range finish. Two minutes later Flinn came to the rescue for the home side when he saved from Duguid after the Huntly player broke through the middle. The reprieve was short lived as Huntly scored a third on 80 minutes from inside the box to seal all three points from the match. Full Time: Fraserburgh 1-3 Huntly Fraserburgh Team: Edward Flinn, Courtney Cooper, Cameron Buchan, Adam Clark, Stuart Taylor, Hamish Burr (Ben Hastie 65), Bailey Simpson (Blair Fraser 75), Aidan Combe, Kane McCrory, Ryan Smart (Bruce Mair 50), Malcolm Maitland. Next match against Deveronvale on Monday 25th January, Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh, kick off 8.00pm Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme
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* Buckie Thistle deducted 3 points for fielding an
ineligible player.
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Brora Rangers P-P Fort William
Clachnacuddin P-P Nairn County Cove Rangers P-P Wick Academy Forres Mechanics P-P Lossiemouth Fraserburgh v Formartine United Huntly P-P Buckie Thistle Inverurie Loco Works P-P Deveronvale Keith P-P Turriff United Strathspey Thistle P-P Rothes
Fixtures Saturday 23rd January 2016 Breedon Aggregates Highland League Cup Preliminary Round Clachnacuddin v Deveronvale Wick Academy v Rothes Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Buckie Thistle v Strathspey Thistle Fort William v Fraserburgh Huntly v Keith Lossiemouth v Inverurie Loco Works Nairn County v Cove Rangers Turriff United v Brora Rangers
Fixtures Saturday 30th January Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Brora Rangers v Huntly Clachnacuddin v Fort William Cove Rangers v Deveronvale (match being played at North Lodge Park, Pitmedden) Forres Mechanics v Buckie Thistle Fraserburgh v Turriff United Inverurie Loco Works v Rothes Nairn County v Formartine United Strathspey Thistle v Keith Wick Academy v Lossiemouth
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Fraserburgh FC Results 1969/70 The Broch were well on top and it was no surprise when Highland League Ally Fordyce put us 1-0 up after 25 minutes. Duthie
Opponents Home Away made it 1-1 four minutes later and then Christie put the Brora Rangers 0-2 1-5 home side in front 4 minutes before half time. After the Buckie Thistle 0-0 3-0 break Bruce hit the woodwork, as did former Peterhead Clachnacuddin 4-3 0-3 winger Malcolm McRae before Gordon Davidson score a Deveronvale 3-3 0-2 deserved equaliser. McNeil made it 3-2 to the home side Elgin City 1-1 1-3 on 80 minutes and that’s how it finished. The feeling in Forres Mechanics 2-4 3-6 the Broch camp was that they had a great chance in the Huntly 4-1 4-3 2nd leg, but the committee decided to change the team Inverness Caledonian 1-2 1-5 around and when it was announced the crowd piped up
Inverness Thistle 6-0 1-9 “Hey Broon did you pick the team out of a hat?” A large Keith 0-3 0-3 crowd turned up for the game hoping to see the Broch Lossiemouth 3-3 0-1 retrieve the tie, but Brian Third made sure there would Nairn County 2-1 2-3 be not shock with a double on 15 and 29 minutes to put Peterhead 1-4 0-5 the game beyond the Broch. Christie added a third goal Ross County 0-0 0-9 and out only reply was from John Ogston on 71 minutes. Rothes 1-1 5-2 That put Peterhead into the semi finals 6-3 on aggregate. Highland League Cup 1st Round 1st Leg vs. Peterhead (a) L 2-3 It was back to league business then with the Broch st nd Highland League Cup 1 Round 2 Leg looking for their first win of the season having lost 5-1 at vs. Peterhead (h) L 1-3 Caley in between the Peterhead games with Jimmy Noble scoring for the Broch. High flying Inverness Thistle Qualifying Cup North 1st Round were the visitors but the Broch put them to the sword. vs. Nairn County (a) D 1-1 Big Dod Bruce had one of those days scoring a hat-trick Qualifying Cup North 1st Round Replay with Ally Fordyce, Syd Reid and Malcolm McRae adding vs. Nairn County (h) D 2-2 the others. The only disappointment was that Charlie Qualifying Cup North 1st Round 2nd Replay Duncan wasn’t playing!! The next match was a 3-0 vs. Nairn County (n) W 2-1 reverse at Clach but that was tempered with the news nd Qualifying Cup North 2 Round that we had drawn Nairn County away in the Qualifying vs. Brora Rangers (a) L 0-3 Cup. It turned out to be a marathon tie. Sim put Nairn 1- 0 up before Ally Fordyce levelled the tie on 72 minutes Aberdeenshire Cup 1st Round to force a replay at Bellslea. A Gordon Davidson double vs. Peterhead (h) L 2-3 on 12 and 14 minutes put the Broch into a comfortable lead which the held at half time. Nairn hit back though The close season was another one of change at Bellslea through Munro on 52 minutes and Thom scored a late with Johnny Massie finishing playing the Broch were on equaliser to set up a second replay which would be held the lookout for another keeper. Brian McCann had gone at Boroughbriggs in Elgin the following Wednesday. The to Peterhead so we were short in numbers. As the game had a sensational start as Hogg brought down season drew closer Ally (Pop) Fordyce was signed from Munro and Smart made no mistake from the spot to put Caley, John Ogston from Deveronvale and finally John Nairn 1-0 up. George Bruce left three defenders trailing Pirie, a former Keith goalkeeper arrived. in his wake before sending a screamer from 18 yards into the top corner to level the score and Ally Fordyce made When the Broch ran out for the first league game against it 2-1 to the Broch. Big Dod Bruce smashed another Rothes what a shock the crowd got. Gone were the rocket that hit the woodwork with the keeper rooted to famous black and white stripes, replaced with a white the spot but there was no more scoring and the Broch shirt with two black circles around the neck, black were through to the next round where they would face a shorts and red socks. It took a bit of getting used to!! difficult away tie at Brora Rangers. It turned out to be a The team that lined up that day was Pirie, Roger, Hogg, real disappointment as a Tommy Reid hat-trick sent the McDonald, Milne, Morrison, McRae, Noble, Fordyce, Broch packing. Davidson, Reid. A 1-1 draw at home was not the best of starts. The only highlight apart from Gordon Davidson’s Some sad news came with the passing of Broch legend goal came from two dogs who disrupted the game, much John (Chiel) Duthie, aged 66. He spent ten years in to the amusement of the crowd. Next up was a trip to English football with Hartlepool, QPR, Crystal Palace, recreation Park for the 1st leg of the League Cup. Norwich & Crewe before becoming our trainer. A bucket
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o f cold water and a sponge was all he used and I can still “He’s the bus driver” Jimmy replied. The Broch were see him yet giving the players a rub down with the pipe severely censured. still in his mouth. st On a sadder note on 21 January, tragedy struck the Another goalkeeping crisis erupted that season, when whole community of the Broch, when the Fraserburgh Pirie was set to leave due to work commitments which lifeboat, “The Duchess of Kent” was lost at sea with only left the club trying to find a keeper in the middle of the one survivor. The weather was not that bad onshore, but season. It looked like the Broch would have to scour the out at sea a real storm was brewing and the boat hit a amateur leagues or the juniors. My mate Gordon Bisset wave of water and capsized. If you were a Brocher, was playing for St. Modans at the time and didn’t realize everyone knew one of the crew, even if it was just a that the Broch were watching him. After a match he was hello in the passing. It was a very sad time. At the end approached by a Broch official and asked if he would of the season Celtic agreed to come to the Bellslea to sign for the club which he duly did completing the form play in aid of the lifeboat disaster fund, just before they behind the changing rooms. He would stay for a season were due to play Feyenoord in their second European before having to choose between badminton and Cup Final in Milan. I was all systems go for this game. At footba ll. As he was one of the top players in the North the time it was 2/6d (25p) or 3/6d (35p0 to watch the East he chose badminton and went back to playing Broch but for that game the prices at the ground were amateur football. By that time we had signed Bob Elrick 7/6d and 15/- for the stand (75p). The attendance was who came from Mintlaw. Another couple of young 6,000 a throwback to the old days. Celtic won the match players Bellslea bound were Willie Bruce and John 7-0 and Ian Stephen said he was chasing shadows all
Duth ie, none other than “Tosie” a real character who night and never felt so knackered after a game in his wore his heart on his sleeve. Brian McCann didn’t last life. The teams were: Broch – Elrick, Roger, Stephen, long at Peterhead. They were on their way to play Brora McCann, Milne, Malley, Fordyce, Duthie, Noble, W, one week when he found out he wasn’t playing, even Bruce, Reid. Subs: G. Bruce, Forsyth, McDonald, though they had been thrashed the previous week. He Anderson. Celtic – Williams, Craig, Hay, Murdoch, got off the bus at Elgin, saying he was unwell, when it McNeil, Brogan, Johnstone, Lennox, Wallace, Auld, just so happened the Broch were playing at Nairn that Hughes, Subs: Hood, Callaghan, Chalmers. The scorers day, so he went to watch them and got a lift home. He were Milne (og) 16 mins, Wallace 26 mins, Craig 53 mins, was spotted by a reporter, so Peterhead found out and Hughes 55 mins & 67 mins, Auld 61 mins & Hood 71 he was soon on his way back to the Broch (there’s no mins. The referee was L.K. Bain, Bankhead. place like home!!). As the season drew to a close the Broch were still On the field results were mixed after the Qualifying Cup leaking goals and drubbings at the hands of Ross County exit. Of the 13 league games played between the end of 9-0, Inverness Thistle 9-1 and Brora Rangers 5-1 saw the September and Christmas the Broch won 3 – 4-1 and 2-1 Broch finish up in 12th position. Spare a though for poor at home to Huntly and Nairn County as well as a 5-2 win Buckie Thistle who managed 5 draws and 25 defeats and at Rothes. Syd Reid scored a hat-trick in the match conceded 146 goals. Elgin City were Champions again. against Huntly. There were three draws all at home against Lossiemouth (3-3), Deveronvale (3-3) and Elgin City (1-1). Of the seven defeats the worst was probably the derby at Recreation Park where Peterhead thrashed the Broch 5-0.
That year saw a really harsh winter with several games cancelled in January, February and March. On one Saturday the weather wasn’t too bad further north whereas it was a white out in the Buchan area. Everything had ground to a halt and the Broch were due to go to Inverness but it was impossible to get as far as the “Broad Mile Steen” at New Pitsligo and Parker, the bus operator, wouldn’t let his bus go. The Broch didn’t check that the game was off and they were called to a special meeting to explain their non attendance. Jimmy Broon stood up and said “Parker widna let ane o his drivers take the Broch to Inverness as I’ve got another ane stuck in a sna drift” The meeting was brought to a halt and Mr Broon was asked “Who the hell is Parker?”
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Paul Leask, Goalkeeper, Age 26: ball winning and passing ability and pops up with the
This is Paul’s seventh season with the club taking over odd goal as well. Marc has now made over 350 the No 1 shirt when Billy Gordon retired. Has now made appearances for the club. over 200 appearances for the club and is an excellent Appearances: 355; Goals: 15 shot stopper. Signed from Peterhead Paul was the Players Player of the Year in 2011. Out injured all of last Courtney Cooper, Defender, Age 21: season but back to his best in his few appearances this Courtney burst into the 1st team five seasons ago season. making his debut at Rothes and hasn’t looked back. He Appearances: 218 can play at full back or in midfield, composed on the ball & a good passer. Courtney’s opportunities have
Joe Barbour, Goalkeeper, Age 22: been limited this season due to work commitments but
Joe is a local loon with a lot of promise. He has made he has scored some crucial goals for the club and several first team appearances and has also been loaned clocked up over 150 appearances. out at Junior level to gain valuable experience. He Appearances: 156; Goals: 26 played an integral part in winning the Aberdeenshire Cup in the last two seasons and now vies for the No.1 Brian Hay, Defender, Age 26: spot with Paul Leask. Another young Broch loon who has become an invaluable Appearances: 31 member of the first team. Bryan is still relatively young but is very assured on the ball and calm under pressure Edward Flinn, Goalkeeper, Age 17 and has the pace to keep up with most forwards. Been
A young goalkeeper who joined the club last season with the club for 9 years and has amassed over 250 th having been on the books at St. Johnstone. Ed is likely appearances and notched his 11 goal against Turriff in to feature at U20 level this season. the League match at the Haughs. Appearances: 280; Goals: 11 Cameron Buchan, Defender, Age 20: Cammy is in a similar position to Joe having made Ryan Cowie, Defender, Age 24: severa l first team appearances but mostly loaned out to Ryan has been with the club for three seasons now Juniors clubs. He is very composed on the ball and good having been signed from Turriff United. He is the in the air and is an excellent dead ball taker. younger brother of Mark and Dean Cowie and has a
Appearances: 18; Goals: 0 bright future ahead of him. He can play wide on either flank but was used more often at left full back last Russell McBride, Defender/Striker, Age 37: season. His delivery from the left and from corners and Signed for the Broch 19 years ago but spent two seasons free kicks cause many dangerous situations for at Elgin City between that time. As club captain Russell opponents and led to the winner against Turriff in the is a great leader and one who the younger lads look up Scottish Cup tie this season. to. A tough tackling defender Russell is also very skilful Appearances: 126; Goals: 10 and chips in with the odd goal at set pieces. Has now clock ed up over 550 appearances and lifted the Stuart Taylor, Defender, Age 22:
Aberdeenshire Cup at Christie Park this season where he One of Mark Cowie’s close season signings Stuart has was name man of the match. previously played for Peterhead and Turriff United. Appearances: 554; Goals: 92 Mainly operates as a right back although he can play at centre half as well. Stuart has already impressed with Ryan Christie, Defender, Age 30: his defensive qualities and sure to feature prominently Ryan rejoined the club when Kris Hunter took over as in the first team this season manager and brings a wealth of experience and skill to Appearances: 13; Goals: 0 the centre of defence/midfield. He suffered a serious injury two seasons ago and slowly made his way back to John Chalmers, Midfielder, Age 21: fitness playing twelve times last season. His thunderbolt Johnny has made over 100 competitive appearances for against Inverurie Locos put the Broch on their way to the first team now and is fast developing into a key victory in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final this season. member of the team. He has a good range of passes and Appearances: 271; Goals: 36 not afraid to get stuck in despite coming up against more experienced opponents in the midfield engine Marc Dickson, Defender, Age 28: room. He is also handy from the penalty spot scoring Peterhead lad, Marc is one of the most senior players at some crucial goals for the Broch. the club now. He is regarded as one of the best full Appearances: 130; Goals: 9 back/defensive midfield players in the league with his
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William West, Midfielder, Age 28: side having captained the juniors at Maud. Made a scoring Willie is an assured midfield player with an eye for goal debut against Rothes in his second spell with the club. having notched 17 last season from an advanced role Appearances: 12; Goals: 1 behind the strikers. He is another player who despite his young age has amassed over 400 appearances for the Steven Davidson, Forward, Age 20: c lub. He has also scored over 100 goals for the club Steven actually made his debut against Nairn four seasons during that time. He has a great range of passing and is ago scoring in that game. He was farmed out to the excellent in the air can also adapt to a defensive role if Juniors to continue his development. Scored eight times required. last season from 27 appearances, he is good in the air and
Appearances: 412; Goals: 111 has a great shot on him as he has demonstrated notching several important goals none more so that the second goal Dean Cowie, Midfielder, Age 28: in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final this season. Scored his first Experienced campaigner Dean has rejoined the club hat-trick for the club against Rothes recently. after three seasons with Peterhead the last of which Appearances: 75; Goals: 17 was blighted by injury. Dean has a great array of passes and his all action style and experience will be vital as Paul Campbell, Forward, Age 23: Paul is a forward and has the Broch look to challenge for more honours. On his joined the Broch from Maud. He has been on the da y there is not a better midfielder in the Highland scoresheet regularly in the junior ranks over the past two
League. season at FC Stoneywood and then Maud and hopefully Appearances: 47; Goals: 8 that continues here at the Broch.
Marc Lawrence, Midfielder, Age 17: Aidan Combe, Forward, Age 18: Marc has joined the club on loan from Peterhead until Joined the club last summer having previously played for January 2016 and has made an immediate impression Keith at under 17 level. It was during a match against the being thrown in against Brora Rangers and acquitting Broch where he came to the Broch’s attention with his himself very well. Scored twice in the Scottish Cup attacking wing play and pace causing all sorts of problems match against Dalbeattie Star and has since scored in for the Bellslea side. Scored his first goal for the club at each of the other Cup games against Turriff & Falkirk. Keith last April and notched his first goal at Bellslea Park Appearances: 24; Goals: 7 against Rothes this season which was also the club’s 7000th. Graham Johnston, Forward, Age 29: Appearances: 37; Goals: 2 Graham played for Scotland Schoolboys and has the capability to play in any position. One of the Broch’s Jordi Walker, Forward, Age 18: and the Highland League’s best players on his day. Jordi made his debut as a substitute in the match against Graham is the leading scorer at the club and has a Deveronvale at Bellslea Park last season. He has earned happy knack of notching vital goals just like his double this on the back of some impressive performances in the in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final victory over Buckie Aberdeenshire League and will look to push for a more Thistle last season. He is the Broch’s main threat from regular first team slot this season. set pieces setting up Steven Davidson’s clincher against Appearances: 11; Goals: 0 Locos in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final. Appearances: 414; Goals: 155 Mark Cowie, Manager, Age 30: Mark took over as manager of the Broch when Kris Hunter Grant Noble, Forward, Age 28: decided to move to pastures new in April. His experience Former Deveronvale and Turriff United player Grant and calmness from his playing days will be of great joined towards the tail end 2012/3 season. Despite assistance to the younger members of the playing squad. injury problems he featured on a regular basis last He is sure to bring fresh ideas to the team whilst staying season scoring 3 times. He will be remembered for the true to the club’s philosophy of bringing through young vital winner against Montrose in the Scottish Cup two talent. years ago. Grant has played a prominent role in the Appearances: 242; Goals: 25 Broch’s fine start to the season scoring a belter at Turriff in the League match. Mark is ably assisted by James Duthie who has a wealth of Appearances: 76; Goals: 13 experience at Highland League level, Alex Mair who has been on the Broch’s coaching staff for several years now Michael Rae, Midfielder, Age 27: and new faces Steve Doak goalkeeping coach, Brent
Michael has rejoined the club from Maud Juniors Bruce fitness coach, Ross Cardno club physio and re cently having been at Fraserburgh as a youth. He has Leanne Reid assistant physio. There are also two been instrumental in Maud’s challenge for honours in community coaches Shelley Sutherland & Graeme Noble recent season and will bring experience to the Broch who play a tremendous role with the young age groups.
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