The Broch, Aberdeenshire Cup Winners 2015-16
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The Broch, Aberdeenshire Cup Winners 2015-16 Official Match Programme £2.00 Fraserburgh v Forres Mechanics Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh, Saturday 19th March 2016. Kick-off 3.00 pm Official Matchday Programme, Vol 6. No. 19 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 Brent Bruce, Antony Sherlock & Charles West Vice Chairman: Peter Bruce Community Coaches: Shelley Sutherland & Directors: Graeme Noble Peter Bruce, Peter Cowe, Robert Cowe, Kit Man: Jordan Buchan James Gibb, David Milne, Calvin Morrice, Team Captain: Russell McBride Ewan Mowat, Jason Nicol & Finlay Noble Club Physio: Ross Cardno Treasurer: Stephen Sim Assistant Physio: Leanne Reid Youth Co-ordinator: Alex Mair Club Doctor: Dr Michael Dick Fitness Coach/Sports Science: David Boor Web Master: Finlay Noble Club Honours Committee Members: Highland League Champions: 1932/33, 1937/38, 2001/02 Mike Barbour, Angela Chegwyn, Stuart Ellis, League Cup Winners: Frank Goodall, Sam Mackay, Iain Milne, 1958/59, 2005/06 Lewis Milne, Craig Mowat, Alex Noble, Qualifying Cup Winners: 1957/58, 1995/96, 2006/07 Stephen Sim, Mark Simpson & Colin West Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: Programme Contributors: 1910/11, 1937/38, 1955/56, 1963/64, Mark Simpson (Editor) 1972/73, 1975/76, 1996/97, 2012/13, Finlay Noble 2014/15, 2015/16 Barry Walker (Photographer) Aberdeen Charity Cup Winners: Email: [email protected] 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: Aidan Combe in action against Clachnacuddin in the 4-1 victory last week with Highland Youth League Champions: two goal Dean Cowie looking on in the background. 1992/93, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2003/04 Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme Today we welcome the players, management, officials and supporters of Forres Mechanics FC to Bellslea Park for our Press & Journal Highland League tie. Last week we had a hard fought win over Clach and its fair to say that the two late goals put a different completion on the result but by the same token the young goalkeeper for the visitors had some cracking saves in the first half. The down side was Willie West getting sent off but the None of this stupid minute’s applause because let’s be conditions didn’t help and he was very unlucky. There was honest, the applause isn’t to celebrate or appreciate a no real argument about the two bookings but neither was life it’s to drown out the halfwits who cannot behave dangerous. for 60 seconds. It is a shame that football has had to go down that route. Thankfully at our level we still On Sunday I watched my first live rugby match when I have the decency to be able to show respect in the went down to see Scotland defeat France in the six form of being silent for a minute. Yes, the experience nations and it was a different experience and one that I was good and enjoyable but despite some of its failings quite enjoyed. There were a few things I noticed that the I wouldn’t swap fitba for anything. rugby fraternity does better than us, all of them off the park, that football could possibly incorporate. For the Hopefully the pitch has recovered in time for the game amount of places selling alcohol within the ground it was today as it took a fair hammering last Saturday but surprising to see nobody drunk. Fully 90 minutes before given the amount of rain that has fallen recently it is kick off the place was heaving with plenty to do for all the no wonder. family. Alcohol was sold in a controlled manner and throughout the match I didn’t hear any foul and abusive Back to the game today, it is strange to say but this is language directed at any players or match officials. There our first meeting of the season with Forres Mechanics was polite booing for any perceived refereeing errors and but nevertheless it will be a tough encounter. We have no aggression shown towards any opposition supporters. It still to travel to Mosset Park but should concentrate in might have been a one off but I really don’t think so. making sure the three points remain here at Bellslea. The other thing they did well was the minute silence Come awa the Broch, Finlay before the game to commemorate the Dunblane tragedy of 20 years ago. 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 – Forres Mechanics 8 & 9 Match Report – Clachnacuddin 10 Match Action – Clachnacuddin 11 HFL Match Centre 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 Aberdeenshire League/Under 17’s 20 HFL Stats 21 William West Testimonial Dinner 22 William West Testimonial Dinner 23 FFC History - Season 1972/73 24 &25 Fraserburgh FC Player Profiles 26 & 27 SHFL Team News/Preview 28 Player Sponsors 29 & 30 Club Sponsor - PBP Services 31 Fraserburgh FC Official Matchday Programme The winning margin against Clachnacuddin was decisive in the end but they made things very difficult until the last few minutes. How pleased were you with the performance on the day? I think over the 90 minutes we did more than enough to merit the win. We had the perfect start and went ahead in the first minute and then looked to kick on from there. We created more chances but unfortunately we couldn't take them. Then one long ball up the park caught us out and they managed to get an equaliser. Second half we came out with a desire to win the game and credit to the guys as we managed to get the important next goal and go 2-1 up with Dean getting a couple of late goals to put the game to bed. On the whole I was happy with what I got. The park did cut up will do our best to get him on board. I am still looking at quite bad so it was not the place to try and play slick possibly taking one if not two players in for next season. passing on but we managed to get the ball forward and Marc Lawrence is doing well at Peterhead so it is then took the chances which came our way. Clach are a unlikely that he will return on loan. Johnny Chalmers is good young side so to take 6 points off them this season now in Australia and could be there until after is very pleasing. Christmas. That plus at least two more players going to be missing large chunks of the season due to work You said in your last programme notes that some of commitments means that I must look to bringing other the fringe players in the first team squad would get a players in. I will look around other clubs to see what is chance to stake a claim for a more regular spot. Stuart available but I also have a great crop of young players Taylor and Aidan Combe both started the game, will coming through so do not be surprised if you see some of others like Cameron Buchan and Steven Davidson see them in my squad for next term more game time as the season draws to a close? Football is a squad game and everyone will play a part This is the first match of a double header against at some stage in the season so you have to take your Forres Mechanics. How difficult is it playing the same chance when it is given to you. Aidan Combe has not team back to back and what type of a game are you been a regular starter this season but he has scored 3 expecting against Charlie Rowley's side? goals in 4 appearances so he has earned his right to I do not particularly like playing the same team two play. The other guys will get their chance too as there weeks in a row because it is very rare that one team are always injuries and suspensions which are part of the wins both games and takes 6 points. There is nearly game. We have our fixtures now until the end of the always a different outcome in each game. Forres are a season, which include a couple of Wednesday night strong physical team which has been one of their games, so we will need everyone to pull together to get strengths for years, however do not be fooled by this the results. At this stage of the season, players will start because they have plenty of players who on their day to get tired so it is my job to gauge each player and can play as good football as anyone. I am a fan of Liam then pick a team based on who is at their best. Baxter and feel that he has been a very good striker for a few years now. He will certainly be one whom I tell With the addition of Jamie Beagrie to the squad for the lads to try and keep quiet.