Bellslea Bulletin The Broch Monthly Magazine Season 2022-2023 November 2022
Fraserburgh Football Club (Formed 1910) Bellslea Park, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9BB
Manager: Mark Cowie
Tel No: 01346 518444
Coaching Staff: Alex Mair, Antony Sherlock & Paul Swanston
Email: fraserburghfc@highlandleague.com Chairman/Secretary: Finlay Noble Vice Chairman: Peter Bruce Directors: James Adams, Robert Cowe, David Milne, Calvin Morrice, Ewan Mowat, Jason Nicol & George Thom Treasurer: Stephen Sim Web Masters: Finlay Noble & Mark Simpson
Assistant Manager: James Duthie
Fraserburgh FC U18 Coaches: Dean Cowie & Graham Johnston Will Ramsay & Andrew Dunbar Kit Men: Derek Strachan & Scott Murray Club Captain: William West Club Physios: Sarah Robertson & Emma Thoirs Club Doctor: Dr Michael Dick Club Honours
Committee Members: Gavin Bruce, Elizabeth Dunbar, Stuart Ellis, Frank Goodall, William McKenzie, Iain Milne, Nathan Mowat, Stephen Sim, Mark Simpson & Ian Smith Fraserburgh FC in the Community: Claire Batty & Graeme Noble Magazine Contributors: Mark Simpson (Editor) Finlay Noble Barry Walker (Match Action) Duncan Brown (Match Action) Web: www.fraserburghfc.scot
Highland League Champions: 1932/33, 1937/38, 2001/02, 2021/22
Highland League Cup Winners: 1958/59, 2005/06 Qualifying Cup Winners: 1957/58, 1995/96, 2006/07 Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: 1910/11, 1937/38, 1955/56, 1963/64, 1972/73 1975/76, 1996/97, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2022/23 Aberdeen Charity Cup Winners: 1911/12, 1913/14, 1921/22, 1926/27
Front cover: Photos by Barry Walker Connor Wood celebrates the winning goal against Stranraer in the Scottish Cup Round Two match. Connor has netted in each of our Scottish Cup ties since joining from Aberdeen East End in August. You can read an in depth interview with him in this issue.
Aberdeenshire Shield Winners: 1991/92, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97 1999/2000, 2011/12, 2015/16, 2019/20 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
Highland Youth League Champions: 1992/93, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2003/04
FROM THE CHAIRMAN FINLAY NOBLE Welcome to issue three of our monthly Magazine. I hope you enjoying these and please remember, if you have any suggestions or comments please let us know. October was a reasonably good month both on and off the pitch. We have a very successful Business Lunch earlier in the month where a great afternoons entertainment was had by all. Many thanks the Matthew West and Mark Cowie for doing all the hard work in getting it arranged and also to Amber Innes and Nicole Shand for the excellent job with the raffles and auction. The speakers, Tam Cowan and Dick Campbell were top class and as always, the event was superbly hosted by the Marcliffe Hotel. Lastly, a huge thanks to Ian Thain for his superb work as MC and auctioneer. On the park, we had a brilliant victory over Stranraer in the Scottish Cup in what was a day to be remembered for all of a Broch persuasion. This is only the fifth time we have beaten Scottish League opposition in the Scottish Cup. East Stirlingshire (1954), Dundee (1959), Clyde (1997) and Montrose (2013) being the other occasions, all at Bellslea. It sets us up with a cracking tie here at Bellslea with Arbroath on 26th November. It is disappointing that the BBC didn’t feel that it was an attractive enough tie to show live on TV but that is up to them and there is no input from the SFA on which game gets shown. Maybe the ex Ayrshire Junior clubs are the flavour of the month at the moment, or more likely the road north appears to be considerably longer than the road south !! The youngster weren’t so fortunate in the Scottish FA Youth Cup tie here against Ayr United, losing out 2-1 on the day to a decent Ayr Utd side. Maybe we showed them too much respect early on but the lads did really well and with a bit of luck could have got more out of the game. Ayr Utd have an exceptionally well run Youth Academy and we wish them well in the rest of the tournament. As I have said on many occasion, if you are free on a Monday evening you should come along to our U18 and U21 games. They are normally decent games and a great opportunity to hopefully see the Broch players of the future. Unfortunately since our last issue, there was an alleged incident involving a supporter and some unsavoury comments I would like to remind everyone who attends our games that abuse of any sort is not acceptable. We know that football is an emotive sport but there are lines we shouldn’t cross and when behaviour enters into the area of personal abuse or vile threats then we won't accept that at Bellslea Park. We all moan and shout at football matches and on many occasions these are done in jest with a hint of humour, or banter as it tends to be known and that is accepted as such. However, not everyone can see the humour and we need to be mindful of that. I like the fact that Bellslea Park can be seen as a hostile place, where the supporters can be like an extra man but by the same token I don’t like it when it boils over into something more serious. Please let’s all be vigilant and remind those around us if we feel it might be getting over the top. Tickets are currently on sale for the Arbroath match so please keep an eye on social media for any updates on where and when they are on sale. Please also be mindful that the people at the club are part time volunteers and it might not be possible to answer emails within ten minutes of being received. All our Supporters Club Members and Season Ticket Holders will be catered for, and I am sure there are plenty tickets to satisfy the needs of all regular attenders to our games. I hope you continue to enjoy the magazine, and as already mentioned, we are fully open to suggestions or improvements. Come awa the Broch.
FROM THE MANAGER MARK COWIE It has been a relatively successful October for my the first team. We have managed to pick up some good wins whilst also coming away with a deserved point from a tricky away game to Banks o Dee. All in all, our form has been the same as the rest of the season where we have described it as “patchy”. In spells of games, we have been very good and controlled but in other spells we have been sloppy and a bit lethargic in our play. It is something we are working hard to resolve as we know as a team that we must be at our best each week to give ourselves the best chance of winning matches. In amongst those league matches was a somewhat important game in the shape of a second-round tie of the Scottish Cup against Stranraer. There is something about the Scottish cup and Fraserburgh as the town comes alive for these games. We were going into game as underdogs, with us being a league below our opponents, but there was a sense of something could happen when the game came along. We always back ourselves in our own patch no matter who the opposition is. We had to defend resolutely, and we did with our back four standing up to the challenge. Joe Barbour also pulled off a couple of top class saves to keep them out which allowed us to be always in the game. We were clinical at the other end where we only had a couple of really good chances but managed to convert them both. We were under a bit of pressure in the later stages, but we held firm and managed to get the win which in turn gives us a lucrative tie at home to Arbroath of the championship. In terms of personnel, unfortunately we have had to lose a couple of players since the start of the season in the form of Jordan Guild and Aidan Combe. Jordan came in over the summer after impressing in a few trials he had. He was thrown into the deep end with games against the likes of Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle etc but I felt he did well. That was never going to be the games he would be judged in, and we knew the league would be more important. Ultimately after taking some time out to contemplate it all, he advised me that he wanted to return to Fraserburgh United. Your time playing football is short so we made sure Jordan could return to his old club quickly without any fuss so he could start enjoying it again and we wish him every success and thank him for his time at the club.
Also moving on is Aidan Gombe who was transferred to Formartine United. Aidan has been at the club for quite a few years and had almost become part of the furniture. Being an Aberdeen based lad, it is even more admirable of him to commit for as long as he did to the club which involved countless hours of travelling to games and training. Aidan had a work-related accident which held him back a bit as he needed time to recover and get his strangely again. He worked really hard to get back and that is testament to him. After a long think he felt that he needed a new challenge and although it was disappointing to let him go, we had to respect his wishes. Again, we weren’t difficult to deal with and made sure the move went through so Aidan could try and get his career back on track at his new employers. We wish Aidan success and hope it all works out for him, however we won’t be giving him any special treatment or favours when we face them in the future. The support the club has received from the fans of late is truly second to none so from the bottom of my heart and from all the players and coaches, I thank each and every one of you for your efforts over the last while and hope you are enjoying watching us play. Take care Mark
Breedon Scottish Highland Football League, Turriff United v Fraserburgh, The Haughs Wednesday 5th October 2022 An early mistake in the Turriff defence saw Ryan Sargent win the ball back and cross into the penalty area for Logan Watt to nod home on 3 minutes. At the other end Joe Barbour had to react smartly to deny Rory Brown. There was no let up to a frantic start with Ross Aitken crossing and Scott Barbour heading just wide. Aitken then set up Paul Campbell on 8 minutes only for Tim Findlay to produce a fine save to deny the Broch striker. The visitors did double their lead a minute later when Watt regained possession and squared the ball for Barbour to tap into an empty net. Bryan Hay then tried his luck on 19 minutes latching onto a Watt cross that had been cleared but his effort was blocked. Turriff thought they had pulled a goal back in the 23rd minute when Reece McKeown controlled a long ball forward and slotted the ball past Barbour, however the assistant referee flagged for offside. A Barbour corner was met by the head of Kieran Simpson but cleared off the line by James Chalmers. It wasn’t all one-way traffic though, Hay’s attempted clearance fell to Jack McKenzie who fired wide. On 31 minutes Sargent set up Barbour who rolled his defender and fired a shot just wide of Findlay’s far post. The Broch striker had another effort three minutes later after Paul Young won the ball back, but Findlay was able to make a good save. Young then had a go himself after Watt set him up, the midfielder’s effort went fizzing wide of the goal. Half Time: Turriff United 0 Fraserburgh 2 A minute after the break Turriff pulled a goal back when Murray Cormack broke through two tackles and fired past Barbour to notch his first goal for the club. A minute before the hour Watt brought the house down when his acrobatic overhead kick from Hay’s cross flew past a bewildered Findlay into the Turriff net. Sargent then went close with a shot on 60 minutes, before Barbour did enough to deny both Jordan Cooper and McKenzie as the home side searched for a quick response. Aitken came close to his first goal for the Broch firing over from a good position after 76 minutes. With three minutes left Hay picked the ball up 30 yards out and fired a howitzer past Findlay to seal the points for the visitors. Right at the death Young rattled the crossbar from a Sargent lay-off. Full Time: Turriff United 1 Fraserburgh 4 Turriff United: Tim Findlay, Owen Kinsella, Rhys Clark, James Chalmers, Dylan Stuart, Liam Strachan (Keir Smith 69), Jack McKenzie, Jordan Cooper, Aaron Reid (Murray Cormack 24), Rory Brown (Ewan Clark 69), Reece McKeown. Subs not used: Ethan Smith, Liam Cheyne, David Dey. Goalscorer: Murray Cormack (46). Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ross Aitken, William West, Bryan Hay, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Logan Watt (Jamie Maclellan 90), Jamie Beagrie, Paul Campbell (Connor Wood 63), Ryan Sargent, Scott Barbour (Zane Laird 81). Sub not used: Lewis Davidson, Sam Inglis. Goalscorer: Logan Watt (3 & 59), Scott Barbour (9), Bryan Hay (87). Match Officials – Referee: Graham Beaton, Assistant Referees: Lewis Brown & Graeme Jack.
Fraserburgh FC Supporters Club November News Congratulations to Scott Barbour who played his 300th game for the Broch away at Turriff United, Scott is second in the all-time goals charts with 215 goals, Michael Stephen is first with 237. Congratulations must also go to Kieran Simpson who played his 100th game for the Broch last month against Banks O’ Dee, Kieran has scored 7 goals for the Broch. Kieran has developed into one of the best young centre halves in the Highland League, his display in the second half against Stranraer in the 2nd round of the Scottish Cup was superb. Aidan Combe has left the club and signed for Formartine United, Aidan has had injury problems over the past few years and we all hope they clear up and he gets his career going again, Aidan has appeared 179 times for the Broch and he has scored 27 goals for the club, all at the Broch Supporter’s Club wish Aidan all the very best for the future and thank him for his contribution in the Broch’s success over the past few years. Early last month we were away to Banks O’ Dee on a Friday night, a late Bryan Hay header managed to salvage a point in the last minute of normal time. The under 18’s played against Ayr United in the 2nd round of the Scottish Youth Cup, Ayr went 2 goals to nil up in the first half, a goal from Adam Henderson in the second half for the Broch was not enough to win the tie. The 2nd round Scottish Cup tie against Stranraer was another great moment in the Broch’s history, Scott Robertson had a mix up with Luke Scullion at the back for The Blues, Greg Buchan nipped in and poked the ball into the empty net from 6 yards out, Stranraer levelled before half time, before a bit of magic from Connor Wood who took a great first touch, he then turned and fired a right foot shot low into the bottom left-hand corner of the net from 10 yards out, this along with some great saves from Joe Barbour was enough to win the tie and send the Bellslea faithful into dreamland. The under 21’s played Keith in the Aberdeenshire League, they won the game by 2 goals to 1, a brace by Zaine Laird helped to secure all 3 points and keep them at the top of the League. The draw for the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup has taken place and we have been given a home tie against Arbroath who play in the Scottish Championship, Arbroath play their home games at Gayfield Park and they were formed in 1878, at present Arbroath are in 10th place in the League with 10 points from 13 games played. Arbroath hold the record for the biggest victory in the Scottish Cup, they defeated Aberdeen Bon Accord by 36 goals to 0 on the 12th September 1885. We have played them twice in the past in the Scottish Cup, firstly on Saturday 8th January 2000, we drew that game with neither team scoring, the Broch played with 9 men after James Geddes and Kris Hunter were sent off, in the replay in front of a bumper Bellslea crowd, The Red Lichties won the game by 3 goals to 1, Michael Stephen scored the Broch’s only goal of the game. Last Saturday 2 very late goals from Paul Campbell were enough to bag the points as we defeated Rothes in the League. Last Monday the under 18s came from 3 goals down to win at the death by 4 goals to 3 against Deveronvale, Callum Kelly scored a brace, other goals were from Vinnie Ingleby and a last minute header from Ross Taylor to win the match. A reminder that Bryan Hay’s testimonial game has been arranged and will take place against St Johnston on Sunday 4th December with a 2pm kick-off, let’s hope that a bumper crowd turns out for it as he certainly deserves it. Bryan has now played 489 games for the Broch which has put him into 10th place in the Broch all time appearances, he is now 1 ahead of Kevin Norris 488 and 1 behind Brian Sim 490.
We will be running a bus to the Huntly game on Wednesday 2nd November which will leave the Elizabethan at 6:15pm, the cost of travel is £10 for adults and £5 for others. We will also be running a bus to the Forres Mechanics game on Saturday 5th November which will leave the Elizabethan at 12:15pm, the cost of travel is £18 for adults and £10 for others. Please note that all seats on all buses must be booked by contacting Kenny McDonald at the supporter’s club, details can be found on our web pages. We hope to attract new members to the supporter’s club as we have kept our membership and bus prices at the same cost as last year. Non-members are also very welcome to travel to games but they will have to pay an extra £2. Our bus info page will tell you the cost and times of bus travel, we leave for home right after the final whistle. Visit FFCSC online at http://www.fraserburghfcsc.co.uk
IN TOWN TODAY, SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER INVERURIE LOCO WORKS History Rising up from successful years in junior football, in 2001 the Locos applied for membership of the Highland League and were successful. In the 2003–04 season, the Locos came second in the league, they then went a further two seasons in a row in second place. In 2005, they first got their hands on silverware by winning the Scottish Qualifying Cup, then repeated the feat the next year. They also won the Aberdeenshire Shield after being runners up three times before winning the trophy. Then they won the Fosters Cup (League Cup) twice in two years, in 2007–08 and 2008–09. They also won the SFA North Region Challenge Cup in 2008–09. In the 2008–09 Scottish Cup, the club were paired with Scottish Premier League side Motherwell at home. They reached the fourth round of the competition that season. After four postponements, the match was finally played at the fifth time of asking. Despite a capacity crowd watching, the Highland League outfit could not prevent a 3–0 loss to their top-flight opponents. Honours - Senior Highland League Cup Winners: 2007–08, 2008–09 Aberdeenshire Shield Winners: 2003–04, 2013–14, 2016–17 Scottish Qualifying Cup (North) Winners: 2004–05, 2005–06 SFA North Region Challenge Cup Winners: 2008–09 Aberdeenshire League Winners: 2018–19, 2019–20 Junior North East Junior League Champions: 1992–93, 1995–96, 1997–98 Aberdeen & District League Champions: 1924–25, 1925–26, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1942–43, 1945–46, 1954–55, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62 North East Regional Cup Winners: 1995–96, 2000–01 Aberdeen & District League Cup Winners: 1927–28, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1931–32, 1945–46 North East League Cup Winners: 1986–87, 1988–89, 1991–92 McLeman Cup Winners: 1928–29, 1951–52, 1968–69 Archibald Cup Winners: 1928–29, 1932–33, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1954–55, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1968–69, 1980–81, 1999–2000 North Drybrough Cup Winners: 1968–69 Duthie Cup Winners: 1928–29, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1935–36, 1939–40, 1960–61 Aberdeen County Trophy Winners: 1912–13, 1913–14, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1939–40, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1954–55, 1960–61, 1961–62 Jimmy Gibb Memorial Trophy Winners: 1995–96, 1997–98 Broch v Locos in the Highland League Cup 2003-04 - Inverurie Loco Works 1-4 Fraserburgh - Broch Team: Gordon, Milne, N. Main, Clark, McBride, Fleming, Norris, Bisset, I. Murray, Wemyss, M. Stephen. Subs: S. Main, Cowie, Christie. Goalscorers: N. Main, I.Murray, Wemyss, Bisset. 2008-09 - Inverurie Loco Works 2-1 Fraserburgh - Broch Team: Leask, Milne, McBride, Dickson, Hay, N. Main, Beagrie, West, Hale, Johnston, S. Main. Subs: Garden, Conway, Wemyss. Goalscorer: McBride 2011-12 - Inverurie Loco Works 2-0 Fraserburgh - Broch Team: Leask, Hay, S. Main, Dickson, Christie, D. Cowie, Morrice, West, Conway, Chalmers, Barbour. Subs: Johnston, M. Cowie, Garden.
IN DISCUSSION WITH - CONNOR WOOD You seem to have made the transition from playing in the Juniors to the Highland League with relative ease. What do you put your good form since signing for the club down to and do you feel you can get even better? I think the fact that everyone involved with the club, from the players and staff to the fans, have made me feel so welcome has helped a lot. Of course, there’s always room for improvement. I’m still quite young and still learning a lot so I’ve just got to put in the hard work. Since joining from East End you have scored four times in fourteen appearances, netted in the never-ending penalty shootout against Inverurie Loco Works and picked up a winners' medal in the Aberdeenshire Cup. Do you have to pinch yourself about how well things have gone so far? Yeah, it’s been a good start but there’s a lot more to come, I think with having had so much football recently, most weeks playing every 3/4 days helped in a way. Obviously winning the cup was brilliant for everyone. Your performances in the Scottish Cup in particular have been very good with a goal in the victory over Civil Service Strollers and the winner against Stranraer. What is it about the competition that has brought out the best in you? It’s been great to get on the scoresheet but the most important thing is to win the match, you always want to test yourself and this competition is perfect for that. You are fast turning into a bit of a fans favourite at the club and are also sponsored by the Supporters Club. How welcome have they made you feel since your transfer? Everyone has made me feel very welcome and I can’t thank them enough. It’s really helped me settle in. Finally, what are your aspirations for the remainder of the season and beyond? At the moment it’s just to win one game at a time and hopefully by the end of the season have a few more trophies.
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Breedon Scottish Highland Football League, Fraserburgh v Clachnacuddin, Bellslea Park Saturday 8th October 2022 A youthful Clach side made the trip south to the Bellslea and nearly found themselves a goal down in 3 minutes when Scott Barbour’s cross just evaded the outstretched leg of Zane Laird. Six minutes later a driving run by Greg Buchan released Connor Wood inside the box who saw his shot save by Daniel Rae. Barbour then curled in a free kick which William West headed wide. The home side took the lead on 19 minutes when Barbour’s cross was deflected into the path of Ross Aitken who knocked the ball home at the back post from close range for his first goal for the club. Four minutes later a Barbour free kick from the left was met by the head of Bryan Hay only for Rae to make a good save down to his right. Clach’s first venture up the field saw Robbie Thompson fire in a 25 yarder which Joe Barbour pushed away, Alisdair Riddle retrieved the ball and crossed for James Anderson who headed straight at Barbour. Barbour then latched onto a mistake by Gary Warren but he could only screw his shot wide. Alasdair Gillies then shot wide after being set up by Lewis Mackenzie on 34 minutes. A minute later Wood drove down the right and crossed for Barbour who headed wide of Rae’s goal. Thompson then tried his luck from a free kick but Barbour pulled off a routine save on 41 minutes. Half Time: Fraserburgh 1 Clachnacuddin 0
The home side had obviously been given a rocket at the break as within six minutes the doubled their lead. Greg Buchan managed to find space on the right and cut the ball back for Logan Watt to rifle the ball home from ten yards. Five minutes later Watt had a go from 25 yards which produced a good save from Rae. The third goal duly arrived on 58 minutes when Barbour held off his defender before crossing for Aitken to nod home at the back post. Sean Butcher crossed for Ryan Sargent who saw his first time effort deflected wide. It was 4-0 on 76 minutes when substitute Butcher got on the end of West’s square ball to tap the ball home. Two minutes later Warren was penalised for handball inside the penalty area. Aitken surprisingly stepped up but his tame effort was easily saved by Rae to deny the full-back his hat-trick. The fifth goal was only delayed by a minute when Paul Campbell raced onto a short back-pass by Gillies and rounded Rae to slot the ball into an empty net. Three minutes from the end Paul Young fired in a shot which whistled wide. Full Time: Fraserburgh 5 Clachnacuddin 0 Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ross Aitken, William West, Bryan Hay, Paul Young, Logan Watt, Jamie Beagrie, Connor Wood (Paul Campbell 71), Greg Buchan, Scott Barbour (Sean Butcher 71), Zane Laird (Ryan Sargent 71). Sub not used: Kieran Simpson, Sam Inglis. Goalscorers: Ross Aitken (19 & 59), Logan Watt (51), Sean Butcher (76), Paul Campbell (79). Clachnacuddin: Daniel Rae, Shaun Sutherland, Alisdair Riddle, Ben Cormack, Gary Warren, Alasdair Gillies, Lewis Mackenzie (Connor Bunce 70), Martin Callum, James Anderson, Robbie Thompson (Blair Lawrie 76), Ross Logan (Kieran Chalmers 66). Subs not used: Owen Galbraith. Match Officials – Referee: Joel Kennedy, Assistant Referees: Caryl Potten & Andy Stephenson.
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IN TOWN TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY The University Club was formed in 1872 and became members of the SFA in 1904. Aberdeen University has made three appearances in the Scottish Cup competition. In 1907, Aberdeen University lost 5–1 to Raith Rovers at Kirkcaldy whilst in 1925 the Club travelled to Dundee United only to go down 5–1 in the first Round. The only home tie played by the Uni was in 1913 when the visitors were Peebles Rovers. In front of 2000 spectators, Aberdeen University lost 3–0. In season 1963–64, the University clinched the prestigious local amateur knockout competition, the Bowie Cup, for the very first time. The following season saw the University enter the Scottish Amateur Cup for the very first time only to suffer defeat in the first Round at the hands of Doune Castle. Their defence of the Bowie Cup came to an end against Cove Rangers. At this time a great rivalry existed between the University and, at that time, fellow amateurs Cove Rangers. The 1960s were a prolific time for the University led by coach Tudar Hale who later left to take up an appointment in England. In 1969 Dr Eric Farr took over as Coach and led the University to further success at SUSF and Amateur level. Key players of the era were captain John McGrory, vice-captain Dave McWilliam, Alex Ingram, Phil Williams, Roy Pilgrim, Norrie Stuart and Robin Mitchell, all of whom were University internationalists. In 1969, the club was also awarded the Allender Memorial Trophy as the most outstanding Club within the Athletic Association. Aberdeen came close to regaining the Queen's Park Shield in the early-1980s but the real highlight of these times was the University's victory over Deveronvale in an Aberdeenshire Cup replay which set up a clash with a strong Aberdeen side. This was the year Aberdeen went on to win the European Cup Winners Cup and almost 1000 turned out at Kings to see the University suffer a narrow 2–0 defeat. The Aberdeen team included Bryan Gunn in goal, Willie Falconer and Andy Watson. The previous year Aberdeen had again lost out narrowly to Peterhead who had a certain Joe Harper leading the line. There was some success at Universities level with the Uni second team claiming the Paterson Trophy for the first time in 1982-83. In 1987–88, an Aberdeen side coached by former players, Craig Graham and Mark Stewart, finally reclaimed the Queen's Park Shield as SUSF Champions. Four Aberdeen players – Mark Thomson, Dave Lewis, Ali Bryce and Gavin Dennis went on to represent Scottish Universities with Bryce and Dennis picking up caps for the British Uni's team as well. The following season Steve Laing was picked as a member of the SUSF team. Honours - Senior Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: 1920–21 Amateur Aberdeenshire AFA Division Two Champions: 1976–77 Aberdeenshire AFA Division Two (East) Champions: 2003–04 North of Scotland Amateur Cup Winners: 1950–51, 1958–59, 1967–68 Aberdeen F.C. Trophy Winners: 1966–67, 2008–09 Aberdeenshire AFA Premier Trophy Winners: 2003–04 University BUCS Scottish Division 2A Champions: 2011–12, 2018-19 BUSA Shield Winners: 1999–00 Queen's Park Shield Winners: 1921–22, 1922–23, 1927–28, 1929–30, 1932–33, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1940–41, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1987–88, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1962–63, 1965–66, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1987–88 Conference Cup Winners: 2018-19 Broch v Aberdeen University recent matches: 1974-75, Aberdeenshire Cup, Fraserburgh 3-0 Aberdeen University – Broch Team: Forsyth, Cardno, Roger, McKenzie, McCann, J. Duthie, Fraser, Noble, Hunter, Stephen, Bowie. Subs: Gammack, Esslemont. Goalscorers: Bowie, Hunter, Noble 1976-77, Aberdeenshire Cup, Aberdeen University 0-5 Fraserburgh – Broch Team: Gray, McKay, Cardno, McKenzie, Roger, J. Duthie, Fraser, Crawford, Hunter, Scott, Bowie. Subs: Watson, Sharp. Goalscorers: Bowie, Crawford, J. Duthie, Fraser, Hunter. 1984-85, Aberdeenshire Cup, Aberdeen University 0-5 Fraserburgh – Broch Team: Clark, Whyte, Sim, Beagrie, Young, Catto, Cruse, Duncan, Robertson, West, Taylor. Subs: Thomson, Gordon. Goalscorers: West (3), Thomson, Taylor. 2013-14, Aberdeenshire Shield, Aberdeen University 2-6 Fraserburgh – Broch Team: Cowe, Clark, McBride, Fowlie, Hay, M. Cowie, R, Cowie, Chalmers, Bruce, Noble, Z. Davidson. Subs: Barbour, S. Davidson, Willox. Goalscorers: Bruce, M. Cowie, Noble, McBride, Barbour, Willox. 2021-22, Aberdeenshire Cup, Fraserburgh 6-0 Aberdeen University – Broch Team: Flinn, Cairns, Sargent, Simpson, Christie, Duncan, Butcher, West, Campbell, Harris, Barbour. Subs: Beagrie, Morrison, Smith. Goalscorers: Butcher (2), West, Campbell, Sargent, Harris.
Morrison Motors Turriff Aberdeenshire Shield 1st Round, Fraserburgh v Banks O’ Dee, Bellslea Park Tuesday 11th October 2022 Banks O’ Dee took the lead after 9 minutes when Neil Gauld got on the end of a flick and forced the ball home. The Broch responded on 22 minutes after Paul Campbell and Ross Aitken combined on the right wing with the latter crossing for the home striker to sweep the ball home from 10 yards. Gauld tried his luck again five minutes later but was thwarted by Joe Barbour in the Fraserburgh goal. At the other end Butcher and Paul Young worked well together to create a chance for Campbell who saw his shot blocked. Mark Gilmour then set up Gauld on 35 minutes, however the Dee striker screwed his shot wide. Two minutes later Campbell raced away from Jason Selbie and as the young full back tried to recover he could only clip the Broch striker from behind. Campbell got up and calmly stroked home the resultant spot-kick. Two minutes before the break it was the visitors’ chance to level from the spot after referee Scott Donohoe adjudged Ryan Sargent had impeded Lachie Macleod. Gauld stepped up and dispatched the penalty past Barbour. Half Time: Fraserburgh 2 Banks O’ Dee 2 Five minutes into the second half a driving run by Greg Buchan almost ended with the Broch retaking the lead but Selbie redeemed himself by clearing the ball away from goal. Just after the hour Gauld completed his hat-trick when he stabbed the ball home from close range to put Dee ahead. The Broch brought on reinforcements in the shape of Connor Wood and Scott Barbour and it was the latter who rifled a Campbell lay-off towards goal only to see his effort deflected wide. Barbour would not be denied long however as a Buchan free kick on 80 minutes was headed down by Kieran Simpson and the Broch’s top scorer rammed the ball home from close range. Barbour almost turned provider two minutes later by Simpson’s header was deflected wide. The home side were pushing for the winner and Sargent’s cross was met by an acrobatic attempt by Barbour which flew wide. Wood latched onto a Barbour lay-off with four minutes remaining but his shot was blocked away for a corner. Full Time: Fraserburgh 3 Banks O’ Dee 3 Both sides traded their first two penalties with Jack Henderson and Lachie Macleod scoring for Dee and Kieran Simpson and Paul Campbell replying for the home side. Hamish Macleod saw his penalty stopped by Joe Barbour before Scott Barbour netted at the second time of asking after Ross Salmon was adjudged to have stepped off his line too early when saving the Broch striker’s first penalty. Matthew Wallace and Marc Young netted for Dee and with Ryan Sargent having scored for the Broch it was left to Bryan Hay to thunder the winning penalty high into the net to send Fraserburgh through to a home quarter final against Aberdeen University. Penalty Shootout: Fraserburgh 5 Banks O’ Dee 4 Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ross Aitken, Bryan Hay, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Greg Buchan, Logan Watt (Connor Wood 72), Ryan Sargent, Paul Campbell, Sean Butcher (Scott Barbour 64), Jamie Beagrie. Sub not used: Zane Laird, Sam Inglis. Goalscorers: Sean Butcher (22), Paul Campbell (37, pen), (Scott Barbour (80). Banks O’ Dee: Ross Salmon, Alasdair Stark, Jason Selbie, Marc Young, Neale Allan, Kane Winton (Kacper Lewecki 46), Mark Gilmour (Hamish Macleod 64), Matthew Wallace, Neil Gauld (Jack Henderson 64), Lachie Macleod, Lewis Crosbie. Sub not used: Robert Armstrong, Paul Lawson, Andrew Shearer. Goalscorer: Neil Gauld (9, 43, pen & 62). Match Officials – Referee: Scott Donohoe, Assistant Referees: Kevin Murray & Dave McLaren.
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SEASON 2022/2023 PLAYER APP GOALS Ross Aitken 26 2 Joe Barbour 23 0 Scott Barbour 25 15 Jamie Beagrie 13 0 Greg Buchan 11 1 Sean Butcher 24 10 Paul Campbell 21 9 Aidan Combe 13 1 Ryan Cowie 2 0 Lewis Davidson 0 0 Lewis Duncan 4 0 Edward Flinn 0 0 Connor Grant 4 0 Jordan Guild 12 0 Bryan Hay 23 2 Callum Kelly 1 0 Zane Laird 15 1 Paul Leask 3 0 Jamie MacLellan 6 0 Scott Murison 1 0 Ryan Sargent 23 4 Kieran Simpson 24 1 Ethan Sutherland 2 0 Ross Taylor 2 0 Logan Watt 21 4 William West 24 3 Connor Wood 15 4 Kyle Wood 1 0 Paul Young 26 2 Own Goals 3
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Breedon Scottish Highland Football League, Banks O’ Dee v Fraserburgh, Spain Park Friday 14th October 2022 Dee and Broch met for the second time in three days this time in the Highland League with both sides looking for three points to climb the table. Neil Gauld flicked the ball onto Lachie Macleod but the striker fired his shot over the crossbar. On 9 minutes Ryan Sargent cross was only cleared as far as Greg Buchan who saw his first time shot fly wide. A minute later Dee took the lead when Lewis Crosbie latched onto the ball after a mistake in the visitor’s defence and dispatched the ball past Joe Barbour into the net. The Broch almost levelled on 12 minutes when Sargent found Scott Barbour with a flick and the forward brought out a great save from Andy Shearer who tipped the ball round the post. Kane Winton was then booked for simulation before he found space midway through the half before firing well over. On 32 minutes Robert Armstrong forced Barbour to punch away a free kick. At the other end Sargent passed up a great opportunity after Connor Wood had slipped him through, sliding the ball wide of Shearer’s right hand post.
Buchan then set up Barbour in the 37th minute but once again Shearer did well to tip the shot over. Dee almost snatched a second when Macleod’s cross fell to Gauld who fired wide. Just before the break Neale Allan was yellow carded for almost cutting Sean Butcher in half. Half Time: Banks O’ Dee 1 Fraserburgh 0 A minute after the break Wood burst onto a William West pass only to see his net-bound shot deflected wide. Barbour then crossed for Sargent but once again his effort from a header drifted wide of target. Dee almost made it 2-0 on 51 minutes when Winton headed towards goal but Paul Young was on hand to clear off the line. It was end to end fare with Young setting up Barbour for the visitors, however once again the Dee defence stood firm blocking the Broch striker’s effort. Winton then passed to Mark Gilmour who could only watch as his shot crept wide. Butcher then found his way into the referee’s notebook, getting a yellow card for a foul on Winton. The Broch goal had a huge let off on 81 minutes when a driving run by Winton ended with Craig Macaskill seeing his shot blocked before Lachie Macleod lashed the rebound over. Hamish Macleod then saw another shot tipped over by Barbour as Dee tried to seal the points. The Broch levelled on 87 minutes when Barbour’s corner was powered into the net by Bryan Hay. Full Time: Banks O’ Dee 1 Fraserburgh 1 Banks O’ Dee: Andrew Shearer, Neale Allan, Marc Young, Lewis Crosbie (Hamish Macleod 75), Kacper Lewecki, Kane Winton, Jack Henderson (Craig Macaskill 75), Mark Gilmour, Neil Gauld (Matthew Wallace 67), Lachie Macleod, Robert Armstrong. Subs not used: Darryn Kelly, Paul Lawson, Jason Selbie, Ross Salmon. Goalscorer: Lewis Crosbie (10). Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Bryan Hay, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, William West, Ryan Sargent (Paul Campbell 68), Scott Barbour, Greg Buchan (Logan Watt 81), Sean Butcher, Connor Wood (Zane Laird 84), Ross Aitken. Subs not used: Sam Inglis. Goalscorer: Bryan Hay (87). Match Officials: Referee: Dan McFarlane, Assistant Referees: Owen Lawrence & Kevin Murray.
IN TOWN TODAY, SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER BUCKIE THISTLE Buckie Thistle Football Club are a senior football club based in the town of Buckie, Moray, who currently play in Scotland's Highland Football League. Founded in 1889, they are also known as The Jags and play their football at Victoria Park, Buckie. Full name: Buckie Thistle Football Club Nickname: The Jags Founded: 1889; 133 years ago Ground: Victoria Park, Buckie Capacity: 5,000 (400 seated) Chairman: Garry Farquhar Manager: Graeme Stewart League: Highland League, 2021–22: 2nd of 18 Club honours Highland Football League Champions: 1919–20, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1933–34, 1936–37, 1953–54, 1956–57, 1957–58, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2016–17 Highland League Cup Winners: 1953–54, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1979–80, 1986–87, 2011–12 Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: 1936–37, 1938–39, 1945–46, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1984–85, 1986–87, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2016–17 Aberdeenshire Shield Winners: 1992–93, 2007–08 Scottish Qualifying Cup (North) Winners: 1952–53, 1953–54, 1958–59, 2003–04 Aberdeenshire League Winners: 1923–24, 1924–25, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1945–46, 1949–50, 1951–52, 1952–53, 2002–03, 2003–04 Elgin District Cup Winners: 1901–02, 1912–13, 1913–14 Broch v Buckie Highland League results last 10 years 2011-12 Buckie Thistle 4-0 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 1-0 Buckie Thistle 2012-13 Buckie Thistle 1-3 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 2-0 Buckie Thistle 2013-14 Buckie Thistle 2-1 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 5-2 Buckie Thistle 2014-15 Fraserburgh 2-2 Buckie Thistle, Buckie Thistle 2-2 Fraserburgh 2015-16 Fraserburgh 1-2 Buckie Thistle, Buckie Thistle 2-2 Fraserburgh 2016-17 Buckie Thistle 1-1 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 2-5 Buckie Thistle 2017-18 Buckie Thistle 4-1 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 2-2 Buckie Thistle 2018-19 Fraserburgh 2-1 Buckie Thistle, Buckie Thistle 1-4 Fraserburgh 2019-20 Buckie Thistle 1-3 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 3-2 Buckie Thistle 2020-21 No matches played due to Covid interrupted season 2021-22 Buckie Thistle 2-2 Fraserburgh, Fraserburgh 1-3 Buckie Thistle
Scottish FA Cup 2nd Round, Fraserburgh v Stranraer, Bellslea Park Saturday 22nd October 2022 Stranraer made the long haul north for the Scottish Cup second round match and almost fell behind early on when Paul Campbell’s long throw broke to Kieran Simpson who saw his shot blocked. The reprieve only lasted a minute though, Greg Buchan chased down a backpass to Luke Scullion and as the Stranraer keeper dallied the Broch midfielder nipped in to poke the ball into an empty net. The visitors responded on 9 minutes when James Hilton got on the end of a cross only to see his header flash wide. Paul Woods then went on a driving run two minutes later before shooting wide of Joe Barbour’s far post. Sean McIntosh was next to try his luck but he screwed his shot wide after getting the break of the ball. On 14 minutes Scott McLean managed to wriggle free inside the box but Barbour did well to hold onto the striker’s shot. Stranraer levelled on 21 minutes when Woods free kick was nodded home by Kyle Girvan. Scott Barbour tried his luck from a free kick but shot well over, whilst Sam Ellis and Anthony Brady has their names taken for fouls on Campbell Half Time: Fraserburgh 1 Stranraer 1 Six minutes into the second half McLean latched onto a through ball but Barbour was out smartly to block the forward’s effort. On 57 minutes Bellslea went wild when a defensive clearance found Barbour on the left, he played the ball into Connor Wood who took his time and swept the ball past Scullion with a composed finish to restore the Broch’s lead. Campbell was booked for a foul on Girvan and Stranraer made several substitutions to try and change the game. Sean Butcher saw a header from Barbour’s corner cleared away on 72 minutes and a minute later he was yellow carded for a foul. Matthew Grant swung in a dangerous cross and Salim Kouider-Aissa made good contact but Barbour was in the right position to claw the ball away. Logan Watt who had only just replaced Butcher was booked for pulling back a Stranraer player on 83 minutes. The visitors were frantically looking for an equaliser but Barbour pulled off a magnificent save on 83 minutes to tip over a 25 yarder from Ellis. Stranraer had one last chance with three minutes remaining but Kouider-Aissa headed wide and the Broch held on to record a famous victory. Full Time: Fraserburgh 2 Stranraer 1 Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Bryan Hay, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, William West, Paul Campbell, Scott Barbour (Callum Kelly 90), Connor Wood (Zane Laird 86), Greg Buchan, Sean Butcher (Logan Watt 76), Ross Aitken. Sub not used: Lewis Davidson, Kyle Wood, Paul Leask. Goalscorers: Greg Buchan (6), Connor Wood (57). Stranraer: Luke Scullion, Scott Robertson, Sam Ellis, Kyle Girvan, Anthony Brady (Grant Gallagher 71), James Hilton (Josh Walker 61), Paul Woods, Dean Hawkshaw (Salim Kouider-Aissa 61), Scott McLean (Matthew Grant 61), Dylan Forrest, Sean McIntosh. Subs not used: George O’Connor, Luke Watt, Ikechi Eze. Goalscorer: Kyle Girvan (21). Match Officials – Referee: Alastair Grieve, Assistant Referees: Scott Leslie & Lewis Brown.
Scottish Highland Football Under 18 League - East, Fraserburgh v Inverurie Loco Works, Bellslea Park Monday 3rd October 2022 The young Broch made a customary fast start on 8 minutes when a corner was cleared straight to Stuart Laird who curled a magnificent effort into the top corner past Archie Stephen.
The lead didn’t last long when Blair Smith went on a driving run six minutes later which ended with him tucking the ball into the far corner past Daniel Cummings. The home side were forced into an early change when captain Ross Taylor went off injured on 24 minutes being replaced by Joshua Hawkins. Half Time: Fraserburgh 1 Inverurie Loco Works 1 Locos were adapting to the poor weather conditions better than the home side and Smith brought out a good save from Cummings on 55 minutes. Two minutes later Laird’s ball forward to Lennon Hastie saw the Broch youngster screw his shot wide. On the hour Fraser Reid headed over from a good position for the visitors. Locos did take the lead midway through the second half though when Stephen Peters got on the end of a back post corner to nod home. Morgan Conway stung the hands on Cummings in the home goal late on as the Harlaw Park men looked for a third goal. Full Time: Fraserburgh 1 Inverurie Loco Works 2
Fraserburgh: Daniel Cummings, Cameron Robertson (Kyle Wood 46), Flynn McKay (Nicol Dall 60), Adam Henderson, Dylan Robertson, Ryan McLean, Ross Taylor (Joshua Hawkins 24), Ben Riddell, Callum Kelly (Lennon Hastie 46), Ricky Milne, Stuart Laird. Sub not used: Aaron Miller. Goalscorers: Stuart Laird (8). Inverurie Loco Works: Archie Stephen, Stephen Peters, Alfie Brock, Lucas Whyte (Kai Halliday 57), Sam Walker, Drew McDermid (Innes Duncan 57), Mackenzie Taylor (Finn Sibson 75), Morgan Conway, Fraser Reid (Jamie Moir 80), Blair Smith, Jamie Thompson. Subs not used: Ross Stark. Goalscorers: Blair Smith (14), Stephen Peters (67). Match Officials – Referee: Lewis Brown, Assistant Referees: Martin Bridger & Alan Gray.
FOR THE RECORD Season 1924/25 Highland League v Inverness Thistle (h) D 1-1 Highland League v Inverness Thistle (a) L 2-3 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Hutchison (2)) Highland League v Elgin City (h) D 0-0 Qualifying Cup R1 v Keith (a) L 0-1 Highland League v Keith (h) W 4-1 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: McKay (4)) Highland League v Inverness Citadel (h) W 1-0 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Ironside) Highland League v Aberdeen (h) D 0-0 Highland League v Clachnacuddin (a) L 1-6 Highland League v Nairn County (a) L 0-2 Highland League v Forres Mechanics (a) L 1-3 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Samuel) Aberdeenshire Cup R2 v Aberdeen (h) L 0-1 Highland League v Nairn County (h) W 5-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Samuel, Birnie, G. Bain, Ironside, Hutchison) A'shire Charity Cup R2 v Aberdeen University (h) L 2-3 Highland League v Buckie Thistle (h) L 1-4 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Turner) Highland League v Keith (a) W 3-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Samuel, Scott, McKay) Highland League v Inverness Citadel (a) L 1-3 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Crawford) Highland League v Elgin City (a) L 1-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Watt) Highland League v Clachnacuddin (h) W 1-0 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Birnie) Highland League v Inverness Caledonian (h) W 1-0 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: G. Bain) Highland League v Buckie Thistle (a) L 1-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Birnie) Highland League v Aberdeen (a) L 0-1 Highland League v Inverness Caledonian (a) L 1-3 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Crawford) Highland League v Forres Mechanics (h) W 5-0 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Crawford (2), Bruce, Samuel, Sim) Season 1925/26 Highland League v Keith (h) W 4-0 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Sim (2), McRobbie, G. Bain) Highland League v Elgin City (h) W 4-1 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Parker (2), Turner (2)) Qualifying Cup R1 v Buckie Thistle (h) L 0-2 A'shire Charity Cup R2 v Peterhead (a) L 1-3 Highland League v Keith (a) W 8-1 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Sim (2), Parker (2), J. Davidson (2), Mearns, Watt) Highland League v Inverness Caledonian (h) L 2-4 Aberdeenshire Cup R2 v Aberdeen (a) L 0-3 Highland League v Forres Mechanics (a) L 2-9 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Parker, Watt) Highland League v Inverness Caledonian (a) L 1-6 Highland League v Buckie Thistle (h) W 4-1
Highland League v Nairn County (h) W 4-1 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Sim (3), H. McCann) Highland League v Buckie Thistle (a) L 1-3 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Sim) Highland League v Inverness Thistle (h) L 1-4 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Buchan) Highland League v Nairn County (a) L 1-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Watt) Highland League v Forres Mechanics (h) W 3-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Scott, Hutchison, Henderson) Highland League v Elgin City (a) D 2-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Birnie, Bruce) Highland League v Inverness Citadel (h) W 3-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Scott, Hutchison, Henderson) Highland League v Clachnacuddin (h) D 2-2 (Fraserburgh Goalscorers: Bruce, Finnie) Highland League v Clachnacuddin (a) L 1-6 (Fraserburgh Goalscorer: Birnie) Highland League v Inverness Thistle (a) L 0-4 Highland League v Inverness Citadel (a) L 0-4 Season 1926/27 (Fraserburgh did not take part in the Highland League) Qualifying Cup R1 v Keith (h) W 3-0 Qualifying Cup R3 v Huntly (a) D 2-2 Qualifying Cup R3(R) v Huntly (h) W 4-3 Qualifying Cup R4 v Forres Mechanics (h) L 2-3 Aberdeenshire Cup R1 v Ellon United (a) W 9-5 (Fraserburgh Team: W. Gibb, J. McRobbie, G. Bain, J. Stephen, G. Scott, H. McCann, A. Watt, Henderson, J. Davidson, J. Bruce, Hendry) Scottish Cup R1 v Buckie Thistle (a) L 1-2 Aberdeenshire Cup SF v Turriff United (h) W 7-0 A'shire Charity Cup SF v Aberdeen University (h) W 2-1 A'shire Charity Cup F1L v Huntly (h) W 7-0 A'shire Charity Cup F2L v Huntly (a) L 0-1 (Fraserburgh win 7-1 on aggregate) Aberdeenshire Cup F1L v Aberdeen (h) W 1-0 Aberdeenshire Cup F2L v Aberdeen (a) L 0-8 (Fraserburgh lose 1-8 on aggregate) Season 1927/28 (Fraserburgh did not take part in the Highland League) Qualifying Cup R1 v Buckie Thistle (h) W 3-0 A'shire Charity Cup R1 v Peterhead (h) W 5-2 Qualifying Cup R3 v Keith (h) W 1-0 Aberdeenshire Cup R1 v Ellon United (a) D 1-1 Aberdeenshire Cup R1(R) v Ellon United (h) W 4-1 Qualifying Cup R5 v Forres Mechanics (a) L 1-2 Aberdeenshire Cup R2 v Peterhead (h) W 2-0 A'Shire Charity Cup SF v Aberdeen University (h) L 1-2 Scottish Cup v Alloa Athletic (a) L 0-2 Aberdeenshire Cup SF v Keith (a) D 1-1 Aberdeenshire Cup SF(R) v Keith (h) W 2-1 Aberdeenshire Cup F1L v Aberdeen (h) W 2-1 Aberdeenshire Cup F2L v Aberdeen (a) L 1-7 (Fraserburgh lose 3-8 on aggregate)
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COMPETITION Scottish League Cup Scottish League Cup Scottish League Cup Scottish League Cup League Aberdeenshire Cup League League Scottish Challenge Cup Highland League Aberdeenshire Cup Round 2 Highland League Highland League Aberdeenshire Cup Semi Final Highland League Scottish Cup Round 1 Highland League Aberdeenshire Cup Final Highland League Highland League Aberdeenshire Shield Round 1 Highland League Scottish Cup Round 2 Highland League Highland League Highland League SHFL League Cup Round 1 Aberdeenshire Shield Round 2 Highland League Scottish Cup Round 3 SHFL League Cup Round 2 Highland League Highland League Highland League Highland League Highland League Highland League Highland League Scottish Cup Round 4 Highland League Highland League Highland League Scottish Cup Round 5 Highland League Highland League Pick Up Fixture SHFL League Cup Semi Final Highland League Scottish Cup Quarter Final Highland League Highland League SHFL League Cup Final Highland League Pyramid Semi Final 1st Leg Scottish Cup Semi Final Pyramid Semi Final 2nd Leg Pyramid Final 1st Leg Pyramid Final 2nd Leg Scottish Cup Final Highland League Highland League Highland League
Joe Barbour
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Paul Leask
FIXTURES & RESULTS
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FIXTURES & RESULTS U18 & U21
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Paul Leask
Jake Garden
Daniel Cummings
Logan Watt
Ben Riddle
Vinnie Igleby
Flynn McKay
Zane Laird
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Jamie MacLellan
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Aaron Miller
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Lennon Hastie
Kyle Wood
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Nicol Dall
Ricky Milne
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Ross Taylor
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Stuart Laird
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Ethan Sutherland
Adam Henderson
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Ryan McLean
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Callum Kelly
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Joshua Hawkins
COMPETITION OPPOSITION H/A SCORE Aberdeenshire League Inverurie Loco Works A 4-2 P Aberdeenshire League Turriff United H 3-2 P Aberdeenshire League Huntly A 4-4 P Aberdeenshire League Deveronvale H 4-1 P Aberdeenshire League Hermes H 8-1 P Aberdeenshire League Keith A 2-1 Aberdeenshire League Dyce A Aberdeenshire League Formartine United A Aberdeenshire League Stonehaven H
Dylan Robertson
Sam Inglis
DATE Mon 08 Aug 2022 Mon 22 Aug 2022 Mon 12 Sep 2022 Mon 26 Sep 2022 Mon 10 Oct 2022 Mon 24 Oct 2022 Mon 21 Nov 2022 Mon 05 Dec 2022 TBA
Cameron Robertson
U21 GPH Builders Merchants Aberdeenshire League
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Sam Inglis
Stuart Laird
Cameron Robertson
Kyle Wood
Joshua Hawkins
Nicol Dall
Dylan Robertson
Adam Henderson
Ryan McLean
Aaron Miller
Lennon Hastie
Jamie Rennie
Ross Taylor
Flynn McKay
Ethan Sutherland
Ben Riddle
Callum Kelly
Vinnie Ingleby
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Daniel Cummings
Ethan Sutherland
Vinnie Ingleby
Flynn McKay S S S P S S
Ben Riddle
Lennon Hastie
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Nicol Dall
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Aaron Miller
Ricky Milne
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Kyle Wood
Callum Kelly
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Stuart Laird
Ross Taylor
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Ryan McLean
Dylan Robertson
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Adam Henderson
OPPOSITION H/A SCORE Hermes A 3-0 Turriff United A 1-2 P Turriff United A 2-0 P Inverurie Loco Works H 1-2 Ayr United H 1-2 P Deveronvale H 4-3 P Huntly A Hermes H Turriff United H Dyce A Inverurie Loco Works A Formartine United H Deveronvale A Huntly H Formartine United A Dyce H
Cameron Robertson
COMPETITION Highland Youth League Highland Youth League SFA Youth Cup Round 1 Highland Youth League SFA Youth Cup Round 2 Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League Highland Youth League
Joshua Hawkins
DATE Mon 29 Aug 2022 Mon 05 Sep 2022 Fri 16 Sep 2022 Mon 03 Oct 2022 Wed 19 Oct 2022 Mon 31 Oct 2022 Mon 14 Nov 2022 Mon 28 Nov 2022 Mon 12 Dec 2022 Mon 16 Jan 2023 Mon 30 Jan 2023 Mon 13 Feb 2023 Mon 27 Feb 2023 Mon 13 Mar 2023 TBA TBA
Sam Inglis
U18 Highland Youth League & Scottish FA Youth Cup
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Ricky Milne
Daniel Cummings
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FRASERBURGH FC GROUND REGULATIONS Copies of these Ground regulations are posted in areas of the Ground so as to be easily accessible and visible to spectators 1. All persons entering the Ground are admitted subject to the following Ground Rules and to the Rules and Regulations of the SFA and the SHFL. Entry to the Ground shall be deemed to constitute unqualified acceptance of all these Rules and Regulations. 2. All persons entering the Ground are admitted subject to the condition that they may be required to submit to search to prevent dangerous articles being brought into the Ground which might be used to cause injury or damage to persons or property. 3. Spectators are asked, in the interests of public safety and good order, to comply with all instructions issued by Police, Stewards or designated agents of the Club. 4. All matches are played in accordance with the Rules of the Scottish Football Association, the Scottish Highland Football League and, where applicable, the Regulations of U.E.F.A. competitions. 5. Play cannot be guaranteed to take place on any particular day or at any particular time and the Club reserves the right to change its advertised fixtures without prior notice and without liability. 6. On no account will admission be granted to a person who is subject of a current Football Banning Order. 7. Tickets allocated by this Club are issued on the express condition that no holder shall sell or transfer the ticket for a larger price than face value. In the event of any breach of this condition Fraserburgh F.C. reserves the right to cancel the ticket and retain the money paid. 8. At all times, the right of admission is reserved by the Club Management and unless specifically authorised no transfers betwe en Stands are allowed. Spectators found in the wrong area amid opposing fans may be ejected. 9. When a match is abandoned before the expiry of the first half, admission vouchers for the rearranged fixture will be issued to spectators. That arrangement does not however preclude spectators from seeking a cash refund from the Club on presentation of that voucher. The arrangements in cases where the match is abandoned after the expiry of the first half shall be a matter for the reasonable discretion of the Club. 10. In the event of an all ticket match being postponed for any reason, the ticket can be retained and will be valid for the rescheduled fixture. Alternatively spectators will be entitled to a refund. 11. Children over the age of 13 entering the Ground, must pay for admission or hold a valid ticket. Children 12 and under shall be admitted free of charge provided they are accompanied by an adult. 12. Unauthorised persons are not permitted to enter upon the field of play or the perimeter track. Failure to comply may result in arrest or removal from the stadium, application of a stadium ban and/or instigation of Football Banning Order procedures. 13. It is an offence under the terms of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, as amended by the Crime and Disorder Act, 1998 to make any remarks of a racist nature. Any breach of this offence may result in arrest and instigation of Football Banning Order procedures. 14. It is an offence under the Public Order Act 1986 for any person to enter, or attempt to enter the Ground: • whilst in possession of any article or substance whose main function is the emission of a flare for the purposes of illuminating or signalling (as opposed to igniting or heating) or the emission of smoke or visible gas, and in particular includes distress flares, fog signals and pellets and capsules intended to be used as fumigators or for testing pipes. • with any article which is a firework. • and subsequently activate smoke canisters and/or pyrotechnics, which can endanger the safety of spectators 15. It is an offence under the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 to enter or attempt to enter the Ground: • Whilst in possession of a controlled container which is or was capable of holding liquid and which, if thrown would be capable of causing injury to another person • Whilst in possession of alcohol • Whilst drunk 16. The use of threatening behaviour, foul or abusive language is strictly forbidden. Racial, sectarian, homophobic or discriminatory abuse or chanting is also forbidden and is considered as unacceptable conduct and may result in arrest and/or instigation of Football Banning Order procedures. 17. Persistent standing is forbidden in seated viewing areas. Anyone who continues to stand after having been requested not to, may be removed from the stadium and be subject to a ban. 18. Under no circumstances is it permitted to throw any objects whether on to the pitch or track or otherwise. 19. Club flags and banners, as well as any official national flag are permissible, provided they do not carry any additional religious, racist or other derogatory messages. Flags/banners must not interfere with the viewing capabilities or safety of other Specta tors. In addition, flags and banners must not be allowed to obstruct advertising boards or directional signage. Small flags can be mounted on garden canes provided the canes measure less than 100cms in length. 20. Unnecessary noise such as from the use of radio sets and behaviour likely to cause confusion, annoyance or nuisance of any kind, is not permitted in any part of the Ground. 21. With the exception of authorised Media representatives holding accreditation issued by the club/event organiser, the taking o f photographs or filming by any means inside the Ground is prohibited. In addition, no transmission or reproduction, in whole or in part, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise is permitted save with a special authorisa tion in writing by the club/event organiser and, where appropriate, the prior consent of the Scottish Football Association, the Scottis h Highland Football League or appropriate body. 22. Only persons specifically authorised in writing by the Club are permitted to offer Newspapers, Periodicals or any other Articles for sale in the Ground and any charitable collection will only be permitted within the ground with prior written consent of the Club. 23. The Club reserves the right for its servants and agents and for members of Police Forces to remove from this Ground any person who does not comply with these Ground Regulations and with the Rules and Regulations of the SFA, SHFL. and/or where applicable, the regulations of U.E.F.A. Competitions or, whose presence in the Ground is, or could reasonably be construed as, constituting a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to other Spectators. 24. CCTV cameras may be in use and recordings could be used in any proceedings. 25. The Club operates a Protocol Agreement with Police Scotland whereby the details of individuals who have been ejected or arrested at matches involving Fraserburgh F.C. either home or away, is shared with the Club. On examination of this information the Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban the individual from Bellslea Park and from purchasing tickets for away matches from the Club’s Ticket outlets. 26. In compliance with Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005, and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Act 2006, smoking is permitted within areas designated for that purpose within the stadium. Failure to comply with this legislation will see the individual ejected from the Stadium and, where appropriate, issued with a fixed penalty ticket by the Police. 27. Use of umbrellas – fans can bring collapsible umbrellas into the stadium and retain them but cannot use them during the game. Fixed umbrellas (of the type which have pointed metal ends) are not permitted into the stadium, per SFA ground rules.
CLUB NEWS Saturday 15 October 2022 Congratulations to Kieran Simpson on his 100th appearance for the club last night in the 1-1 draw at Banks O Dee. Kieran made his debut on 10th February 2018 in a Leaue Cup tie at home to Fort William. He also scored that day in the 9-0 win. He has scored a total of seven goals in his 100 appearances. Monday 24 October 2022 Former Scotland and Hearts defender Christophe Berra returned to Hampden Park this afternoon as he made the draw for the Third Round of the 2022/23 Scottish Cup. Berra, who announced his retirement from football in the summer, joined host Gordon Duncan to make the draw for Round Three which will be contested over the weekend of Saturday, 26 November. With the Third Round seeing the introduction of sides from the Championship and League One, Berra’s former side Raith Rovers enter the competition and they will entertain Auchinleck Talbot, who reached the Fourth Round in last year’s Scottish Cup. Championship table-toppers Inverness Caledonian Thistle will host Stirling Albion, and Fraserburgh also have a home tie as they are rewarded for their fine win over Stranraer with a match against Dick Campbell’s Arbroath. Falkirk face a trip up north to face Wick Academy, while Drumchapel United – playing in the Scottish Cup for the first time – play host to FC Edinburgh. Full Third Round Draw Albion Rovers v University of Stirling Ayr United v Pollok or Annan Athletic Clyde v Dumbarton Cove Rangers v Dunipace Drumchapel United v FC Edinburgh Dundee v Airdrieonians Dunfermline Athletic v Forfar Athletic Formartine United v Stenhousemuir Fraserburgh v Arbroath Greenock Morton v Queen of the South Hamilton Academical v East Kilbride Hill of Beath Hawthorn v Elgin City
Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Stirling Albion Linlithgow Rose v Sauchie Juniors Montrose v Darvel Open Goal Broomhill v Alloa Athletic Partick Thistle v Kelty Hearts Peterhead v Queen’s Park Raith Rovers v Auchinleck Talbot Wick Academy v Falkirk Ties to be played over the weekend of 26 November Monday 24 October 2022 Fraserburgh Football Club can confirm that Aidan Combe has left to join Formartine United for an undisclosed fee. The attacking midfielder/winger who joined the Broch from Keith’s youth team made 179 appearances scoring 27 times, including the club’s 7000th competitive goal in the match at home to Rothes in December 2015. Aidan made an immense contribution during his time at Bellslea being part of the Highland League winning squad last season and being involved in 5 Aberdeenshire Cup winning finals and two Aberdeenshire Shield winning teams. He was a popular figure in the dressing room and will be hugely missed around the club, everyone at the club would like to wish him all the best for the future. Thursday 4th November 2022 Congratulations to Logan Watt who made his 50th appearance for the club in the 4-1 victory against Huntly on Wednesday night. The former Aberdeen Youth player who made his debut for the club against Wick Academy in July 2019 has featured regularly this season and has notched 8 goals in total including two in the League win at Turriff in October, one of which was a superb acrobatic effort. Logan who is only 19 has a great future ahead of him and hopefully many more appearances/goals in a black and white shirt. Also belated congratulations to Callum Kelly who made his first team debut for the Broch in the recent Scottish Cup win over Stranraer, as a late substitute. Callum, who only turned 17 last month, has joined up with the first team squad after impressing in the U18s and U21s this season. The former Montrose Youth player has been banging in the goals with increasingly regularity and notched another brace in the 4-3 comeback win over Deveronvale U18s last Monday night. I’m sure it won’t be long before he gets his first goal at senior level.
GPH Builders Merchants Aberdeenshire & District League, Fraserburgh v Hermes, Bellslea Park Thursday 13th October 2022 The young Broch started brightly and Zane Laird gave the home side an early lead netting after 5 minutes. Callum Kelly doubled the lead on 18 minutes thundering home a shot via the crossbar. Eight minutes later Zane Laird latched onto a Flynn McKay through ball to make the score 3-0. The Broch striker, who has been featuring for the first team this season completed his hat-trick on 33 minutes firing home after a corner kick broke kindly for him. Just on the half time whistle Hermes pulled one back when Brunon Paszkiewicz curled a free-kick past Sam Inglis in the home goal. Half Time: Fraserburgh 4 Hermes 1 Just as they did in the first half the home side started with a bang, substitute Vinnie Ingleby racing onto a long through ball to score past keeper Callum Duncan. It was 6-1 on 56 minutes when Adam Henderson saw his header from a corner deflect in off a Hermes defender. The Broch extended their lead on the hour when McKay got on the end of a sweeping move to net from close range. The home side were rampant now and another half-time substitute Jake Garden volleyed home a corner kick which had been cleared into his path. Hermes almost pulled another goal back on 80 minutes when Gafar Abari released Jack Booth but Daniel Cummings who had earlier replaced Inglis did really well to save with his feet. Full Time: Fraserburgh 8 Hermes 1 Fraserburgh: Sam Inglis (Daniel Cummings 60), Kyle Wood, Cameron Robertson, Adam Henderson, Dylan Robertson, Ryan McLean, Zane Laird (Vinnie Ingleby 46), Jamie Maclellan (Lennon Hastie 56), Callum Kelly (Ben Riddell 56), Flynn McKay, Stuart Laird (Jake Garden 46). Goalscorers: Zane Laird (5, 26 & 33), Callum Kelly (18), Vinnie Ingleby (46), Own Goal (56), Flynn McKay (60), Jake Garden (76). Hermes: Callum Duncan, Charlie Henderson, Ryan Bruce (Dhani Walker 51), Kieran Hurley, Zander Caizley, Jamie Evans (Gafar Abari 67), Jay Biggerstaff, Branden Fullerton, Callum Parker (Tyler Reid 67), Brunon Paszkiewicz (Jack Booth 67), Kieron Wood (Junior Chinedu Emea 67). Goalscorers: Brunon Paszkiewicz (45). Match Officials – Referee: Graeme Smith, Assistant Referees: Alan Gray & Pauline Ruszniak.
IN DISCUSSION WITH - JOE BARBOUR You are having something of an Indian summer with the club, having taken over as the regular number one on the teamsheet. What do you put the change in your fortunes down to over the past year or so? I would say going on loan at the start of last season was a major factor as this gave me confidence with playing games and then when the opportunity came up to play near the end of the season I think my performances merited my place in the team. You first signed for the club way back in 2009, making your debut against Cove Rangers at Allan Park in 2011. What do you remember from that night (we lost 1-3)? Erm, I don’t remember much to be fair but what I do recall was the fact it was at Allan Park and as most will know it was a tight park and they just kept lumping the ball in the box trying to hit their striker so was a difficult game but a great experience. Several loan spells followed as well as some time away from the club, but you returned and have added a Highland League title to your medal haul which also includes 3 Aberdeenshire Cup winners medals and an Aberdeenshire Shield winners medal. What do these successes mean to you especially being a local lad? I think if you asked the fans if they got the opportunity to play for the Broch they would jump at it so for me being a young lad and going to the games from an early age with my dad then you can guess how much the medals mean to me. This season you have been involved in three penalty shootouts, how nerve-wracking are they to take part in and how do you approach facing different penalty kick takers? I am actually quite relaxed when it comes to penalties as I back my ability, but I will say is against Locos in the cup when I had to take a kick that was completely different! Especially considering Andy got a hand to it and hit the post so felt like it took an age to hit the net, so respect to the lads who take them.
Finally, what does the future hold for Joe Barbour at the Broch? I hope to continue playing games and adding more medals to the collection.
Breedon Scottish Highland Football League, Fraserburgh v Rothes, Bellslea Park Saturday 29th October 2022 The Broch had an early chance when Logan Watt and Paul Campbell combined to set up Greg Buchan in the first minute, who shot narrowly wide. Two minutes later Buchan closed down Rothes keeper Sean McCarthy with the ball rebounding off the Broch midfielder just wide of goal. Rothes almost took a shock lead when Jack Maley’s pass behind the home defence found Aidan Wilson who saw his shot cannon off the post. On 9 minutes William West found Campbell on the edge of the box, he laid the ball off to Sean Butcher with McCarthy making a good save from the striker’s effort. Six minutes later Alan Pollock tried his luck from the right side of the penalty area which Joe Barbour saved comfortably. Campbell did well to win the ball back on 17 minutes and fed Butcher but McCarthy closed down the angle and blocked the shot with his legs. Ten minutes after that chance Watt played the ball to Butcher who crossed to the back post where Ross Aitken headed it towards goal with McCarthy once again in the right place to save. Just before the break Butcher picked up a yellow card for a foul. Half Time: Fraserburgh 0 Rothes 0 Two minutes into the second half Watt tried an acrobatic effort from Buchan’s cross which flew over the crossbar. On 62 minutes the pair combined again this time Watt heading over from Buchan’s cross to the back post. Paul Young was then booked for dissent before the Broch midfielder saw a shot well saved by McCarthy after Watt had set him up. Substitute Scott Barbour tried to break the deadlock on 72 minutes firing in a shot which went just wide of goal. Three minutes later Barbour and Campbell combined to set up Watt who curled an effort just wide. At the other end Matheus Machado went on a driving run which ended with his shot going just wide of the far post. Young saw a thunderbolt from 25 yards on 78 minutes cannon off the crossbar and Campbell’s effort from the rebound was blocked. Tempers were getting frayed and Buchan and Wilson were yellow carded for pushing on 80 minutes before Pollock was booked for a shocking challenge on Campbell as the Broch striker raced away from him. Aitken was booked for his reaction to the tackle. Right on time Zane Laird was upended by Bruce Milne inside the box and Campbell swept home the resultant spot kick. Three minutes into injury time Campbell rifled home a second after Laird had set him up. The Broch striker almost netted a third two minutes later but his shot was blocked. Full Time: Fraserburgh 2 Rothes 0
Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ross Aitken, William West, Bryan Hay, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Logan Watt, Connor Wood (Scott Barbour 61), Greg Buchan, Paul Campbell, Sean Butcher (Zane Laird 88). Sub not used: Kyle Wood, Callum Kelly, Paul Leask. Goalscorers: Paul Campbell (90, penalty & 90). Rothes: Sean McCarthy, Ryan McRitchie, Michael Finnis, Gary Kerr (Jake Thomson 90), Bruce Milne, Fraser Robertson, Jack Maley, Alan Pollock, Greg Morrison, Aidan Wilson, Matheus Pires Machado. Subs not used: Shane Harkness, Ewan Neil, Ben Johnstone, Ben Williamson, Gregg Main, Charlie Christie.
Match Officials – Referee: Joel Kennedy, Assistant Referees: Daniel Donohoe & Brian Fowlie.
Scottish FA Youth Cup 2nd Round, Fraserburgh v Ayr United, Bellslea Park Wednesday 19th October 2022 The youngsters from Ayr made the perfect start when Lyall Holding forced the ball home from a fifth minute corner. Ten minutes later a Callum Kelly cross found its way to Stuart Laird who fired in a shot just off target. Disaster struck the home side on 24 minutes when Adam Henderson fouled Jason Campbell inside the penalty area and the Ayr striker dusted himself off to net from the spot kick. Brook Dreghorn tried his luck from outside the box on 40 minutes but Sam Inglis did well to save. Two minutes later John West and Lewis Allan had efforts blocked for the visitors. Half Time: Fraserburgh 0 Ayr United 2 Ayr kept pressing and had the first chance of the second half when CJ Johnston saw his shot fly just off target. On 51 minutes Inglis did well to tip away a drive by Dreghorn. A series of bookings and substitutions for both sides saw a scrappy spell in the match before Dreghorn once again saw a shot fly just over the crossbar on 71 minutes.
The Broch were starting to exert some pressure and Kelly brought out a good save from Ollie Ecrepont two minutes later. On 75 minutes the home side were back in the match when Henderson bulleted home a header from close range. With three minutes remaining Ricky Milne found Flynn McKay who saw his shot well saved by Ecrepont. A minute later Kelly raced onto a through ball and shot wide under a challenge by Lyall Holding who received a second yellow card for unsporting behaviour, reducing the visitors to ten men. As the Broch pushed for an equaliser tempers became frayed with several player being yellow carded as the game came to a conclusion. After the final whistle Cameron Robertson was red carded for insulting behaviour towards the referee. Full Time: Fraserburgh 1 Ayr United 2 Fraserburgh: Sam Inglis, Cameron Robertson, Joshua Hawkins, Kyle Wood, Adam Henderson, Ryan McLean, Jake Garden (Flynn McKay 57), Dylan Robertson, Callum Kelly (Ben Riddell 90), Ricky Milne, Stuart Laird (Nicol Dall 70). Sub not used: Jamie Rennie, Daniel Cummings. Goalscorer: Adam Henderson (75). Ayr United: Ollie Ecrepont, Dylan Watret, CJ Johnston, John West, Lyall Holding, Lewis Allan, Jonathan McPhee (Aaron Weir 70), Bruce Strachan (Shaun Donnelly 60), Jason Campbell (Harry Simpson 81), Scott Tomlinson, Brook Dreghorn (Brett Galvin 81). Subs not used: Derren Fairns. Goalscorers: Lyall Holding (5), Jason Campbell (24, penalty). Match Officials – Referee: Owen Lawrence, Assistant Referees: Lewis Brown & Martin Bridger.
GPH Builders Merchants Aberdeenshire League, Keith v Fraserburgh, Kynoch Park, Monday 24th October 2022 Callum Kelly had the Broch’s first attempt at goal on 9 minutes which went wide. Nathan McKeown then tested Paul Leask with an effort on 20 minutes which the veteran keeper did well to save. Three minutes later Flynn McKay saw a shot tipped away by Matthew Cook in the Keith goal. After McKay and Jake Garden were booked in quick succession, Logan Watt saw a free kick deflected wide. Ethan Sutherland replaced the injured Ricky Milne on 41 minutes and almost scored immediately nodding over Zane Laird’s cross. A minute later the Broch did take the lead when Laird raced onto a short backpass to round Cook and score. Half Time: Keith 0 Fraserburgh 1 Laird went close again on 48 minutes, this time Cook did well to save. The Keith keeper could do nothing on 56 minutes however when Laird’s thunderous effort crashed in off the keeper’s hands. Both team made substitutions before Laird went close again taking a pass from Jamie Maclellan in stride before seeing his net bound shot deflected wide. Watt and Sutherland were both booked as the game ebbed and flowed. Liam Duncan went close for the home side with a free kick on 75 minutes and two minutes later he converted a penalty after Leask had fouled inside the penalty area. Duncan went close again on 86 minutes but Leask saved comfortably and Cory Booth had the final chance for an equaliser but pulled his shot wide on 87 minutes. Full Time: Keith 1 Fraserburgh 2 Keith: Matthew Cook, Josh Anderson, Lewis Coull, Arron Christie, Kian McCredie, Michael Ironside, Liam Duncan, Nathan McKeown, Cory Booth, Finlay Milton, Aiden Collin. Subs not used: Aedan Gray, Ryan Morrison, Elliot Wills. Goalscorer: Liam Duncan (77, penalty). Fraserburgh: Paul Leask, Jake Garden, Joshua Hawkins, Kyle Wood, Dylan Robertson, Jamie Maclellan, Ricky Milne (Ethan Sutherland 42), Logan Watt (Kai Benson 70), Callum Kelly (Nicol Dall 81), Flynn McKay (Stuart Laird 59), Zane Laird. Sub not used: Daniel Cummings Goalscorer: Zane Laird (45 & 56). Match Officials – Referee: Stewart Riddoch, Assistant Referees: Will McKay & Stuart Garden.
IN TOWN TODAY, SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER ARBROATH Arbroath Football Club is a semi-professional Scottish football club based in the town of Arbroath, Angus. They currently play in the Scottish Championship. The club was founded in 1878 and plays home matches at Gayfield Park. They play in maroon strips and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide fishing boats back from the North Sea to the Burgh's harbour. The Red Lichties share a long-standing and fierce rivalry with local neighbours Montrose, as well as with fellow local sides Forfar Athletic and Brechin City. Club Honours Level 2 (Scottish Division Two, Scottish B Division, Scottish First Division, Scottish Championship): Runners-up: 1934–35, 1958–59, 1967–68, 1971–72, 2021–22 Level 3 (Scottish Division Three, Scottish C Division, Scottish Second Division, Scottish League One): Winners: 2018–19 Runners-up: 2000–01, 2011–12 Level 4 (Scottish Third Division, Scottish League Two): Winners 2010–11, 2016–17 Runners-up: 1997–98, 2006–07 Play-off winners 2007–08 National cup competitions Scottish Cup Semi-finalists: 1946–47 Scottish League Cup Semi-finalists: 1959–60 Scottish Challenge Cup Semi-finalists: 2012–13 Scottish Youth Cup Semi-finalists: 2001–02 Scottish Qualifying Cup: Winners 1903 Runners-up: 1899, 1912 Minor Reserve League Cup 2003, Combined Reserve League 1964, Northern League 1891–92, Forfarshire County League (joint) 1908–09, Dewar Shield 1937–38 Arbroath were the first winners of the Forfarshire Cup in 1883 and have won the trophy 17 times since then. Winners in: 1883–84, 1887–88, 1889–90, 1892–93, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1906–07, 1913–14, 1920–21, 1923–24, 1933–34, 1935–36, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1957–58, 1993–94, 1995–96 Full name: Arbroath Football Club Nickname(s): The Red Lichties Founded: 1878 Ground: Gayfield Park, Arbroath Capacity: 6,600 (861 seated) Chairman: Mike Caird Manager: Dick Campbell League: Scottish Championship, 2021–22, 2nd of 10
We've met before - Broch v Arbroath Scottish Cup 1999-2000 (a) Saturday 8th January 2000 0-0 – Broch Team: Gordon, Milne, Geddes, McBride, Fleming Wemyss, Norris, B. Thomson, I. Murray, Hunter, M. Stephen. Subs: Martin, Young. Note: This was Finlay Noble's first match as club secretary. (h) Saturday 15th January 2000 1-3 – Broch Team: Gordon, Milne, Fleming, McBride, A. Stephen, Mackie, Norris, B. Thomson, I. Murray, Wemyss, M. Stephen. Subs: Martin, Young, McLaren. Goalscorer: M. Stephen
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HIGHLAND LEAGUE ROUND UP RESULTS Wednesday 2nd November 2022 RESULTS Keith 1-5 Buckie Thistle Saturday 8th October 2022 Brora Rangers 0-3 Brechin City Buckie Thistle 2-2 Banks O' Dee Deveronvale 0-1 Rothes Formartine United 2-0 Forres Mechanis Fraserburgh 5-0 Clachnacuddin Huntly 3-1 Nairn County Keith 6-1 Strathspey Thistle Turriff United 1-2 Lossiemouth Wick Academy 1-2 Inverurie Loco Works Friday 14th October 2022 Banks O' Dee 1-1 Fraserburgh Saturday 15th October 2022 Brechin City 5-0 Keith Clachnacuddin 2-1 Lossiemouth Forres Mechanics 4-1 Deveronvale Inverurie Loco Works 0-0 Huntly Nairn County 0-4 Brora Rangers Rothes 2-4 Buckie Thistle Strathspey Thistle 1-6 Turriff United Wick Academy 0-3 Formartine United Saturday 22nd October 2022 Brora Rangers 4-1 Forres Mechanics Deveronvale 3-3 Clachnacuddin Inverurie Loco Works 3-2 Lossiemouth Nairn County 4-2 Strathspey Thistle Rothes 3-0 Keith Saturday 29th October 2022 Brora Rangers 5-2 Inverurie Loco Works Buckie Thistle 2-0 Forres Mechanics Fraserburgh 2-0 Rothes Keith 1-1 Nairn County Turriff United 1-4 Brechin City GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup Preliminary Round Strathspey Thistle 2-3 Lossiemouth Wick Academy 0-2 Formartine United Wednesday 2nd November 2022 Clachnacuddin 0-2 Strathspey Thistle Deveronvale 0-3 Formartine United Huntly 1-4 Fraserburgh
Nairn County 3-0 Wick Academy Rothes 2-0 Banks O' Dee Saturday 5th November 2022 Brechin City 5-0 Clachnacuddin Formartine United 1-2 Buckie Thistle Forres Mechanics 1-1 Fraserburgh Huntly 1-3 Brora Rangers Inverurie Loco Works 2-0 Keith Nairn County 2-1 Turriff United Rothes 3-1 Lossiemouth Strathspey Thistle 0-7 Banks O' Dee Wick Academy 2-1 Deveronvale
FIXTURES Saturday 12th November 2022 GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup First Round Brechin City v Rothes Brora Rangers v Banks O' Dee Deveronvale v Buckie Thistle Fraserburgh v Inverurie Loco Works Huntly v Formartine United Keith v Forres Mechanics Lossiemouth v Nairn County Turriff United v Clachnacuddin Saturday 19th November 2022 Banks O' Dee v Inverurie Loco Works Brechin City v Forres Mechanics Clachnacuddin v Huntly Fraserburgh v Buckie Thistle Keith v Wick Academy Lossiemouth v Deveronvale Rothes v Nairn County Strathspey Thistle v Formartine United Turriff United v Brora Rangers Saturday 26th November 2022 Brora Rangers v Clachnacuddin Buckie Thistle v Lossiemouth Deveronvale v Strathspey Thistle Forres Mechanics v Nairn County Huntly v Banks O' Dee Inverurie Loco Works v Rothes Keith v Turriff United
Scottish Highland Football Under 18 League - East, Fraserburgh v Deveronvale, Bellslea Park Monday 31st October 2022 Vale youngsters took the lead in the second minute when Sam Inglis misjudged a cross from Jake Watt which dropped into the net. It got worse for the home side on 8 minutes when Jack Sutherland hammered home a shot from 35 yards which flew past Inglis into the top corner. On 21 minutes it was 0-3 when Taylor Barron raced onto a through ball behind the Broch defence and fired home via the post. Callum Kelly pulled a goal back five minutes later curling the ball beyond Curtis West in the visitors goal. Two minutes before the break Vinnie Ingleby swept home a Stuart Laird free kick from the right to reduce the deficit further. Half Time: Fraserburgh 2 Deveronvale 3
The young Broch picked up from where they left off with Ricky Milne seeing his 25 yarder deflected wide. Three minutes into the second half Laird was tripped inside the box and Kelly made no mistake from the spot kick to level the score. On 68 minutes Dylan Robertson went close to giving the home side the lead with a 25 yarder which flew just wide. With a minute left the home side completed a fantastic comeback when Ross Taylor headed home Flynn McKay's corner. In injury time Ethan Durno went close with a free kick which Inglis watched fly past his left hand post. Full Time: Fraserburgh 4 Deveronvale 3 Fraserburgh: Sam Inglis, Jake Garden, Joshua Hawkins, Ben Riddell, Kyle Wood, Ethan Sutherland (Cameron Robertson 78), Vinnie Ingleby (Ross Taylor 65), Dylan Robertson, Callum Kelly, Ricky Milne (Lennon Hastie 78), Stuart Laird (Flynn McKay 78). Sub not used: Daniel Cummings. Goalscorers: Callum Kelly (26 & 49, penalty), Vinnie Ingleby (43), Ross Taylor (89). Deveronvale: Curtis West, Aiden Robertson, Leo Davidson, Lucas Fleming, Keiran Anderson, Ethan Durno, Jake Watt, Jack Mitchell (Lewis Burnett 75), Jack Sutherland (Alexander Mackie 59), Taylor Barron (Kyle Reid 88), Taylor Smith (Lucas Mair 87). Subs not used: Grant Taylor. Goalscorers: Jake Watt (2), Jack Sutherland (8), Taylor Barron (21). Match Officials – Referee: Graeme Smith, Assistant Referees: Paul Hendry & Martin Bell.
Become a Referee Referees are a vital part of football and as the Scottish FA seeks to continually grow and develop the Scottish game, there is a constant need to recruit and develop referees. The minimum age to become a qualified referee in Scotland is 16. Refereeing can be a highly rewarding challenge, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle as well as significantly contributing to the development of the game. Referees operate at all levels– from grassroots football right through to the Scottish Professional Football League and international matches.
Introductory Referee Course The Introductory Referee Course is delivered on behalf of the Scottish FA by the 12 Referees’ Associations throughout the country. Course fee £35 (includes the first season’s membership fee) £15 for concessions (students and unemployed persons) The course length is generally between eight and 10 weeks for two hours per night. The courses are held twice a year in the January to March and September to December periods. Other courses may be held outside this schedule depending on local circumstances and demand. There are two parts to the Introductory Course. The first is classroom-based learning on the Laws of the Game with an exam in the final week. The exam is conducted on computers at the course venue and involves multiple choice questions, report writing and assessing match incidents on video. The second part involves officiating a match under the guidance of a more experienced referee. Once part two is completed, candidates are able to join the local Referees’ Association and become a Scottish FA registered referee. Support is given to new referees by their Referees’ Association and a mentor will be arranged to provide guidance in the early stages of their refereeing careers. Direction will also be given on suitable leagues to commence refereeing. Contact Roddy Cobb on H: 01224 729610 or M: 0782 535 0962 E-mail: aberdeenrefereeonline@outlook.com Website: www.aberdeenanddistrictreferees.co.uk See the Scottish FA Refereeing Page for further information or to take a Laws of the Game quiz.
Scottish FA Referee Online Course This course is delivered over 5 modules, with a law of the game test at its completion, the required pass mark is 80%. The course can be completed within the candidates own time scale and in their own environment. The course is conducted remotely but with full support from the referee operations department within the Scottish FA. At the start of the course the candidate will be given the choice of, one of the 12 referee associations from which to join. Although the course is conducted remotely, there is a compulsory requirement for the candidate to have a LOTG Q&A session with a coach from their chosen referee association before they can sit the LOTG game, mock & actual exams. Course fee £35 (includes the first season’s membership fee)
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