Bellslea Bulletin - Issue 8

BELLSLEA BULLETIN

THE BROCH ONLINE MAGAZINE

ISSUE 8: OCTOBER 2023

Broch Directory

Fraserburgh Football Club, Bellslea Park, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9BB

Telephone 01346 518444

Email fraserburghfc@highlandleague.com

Website www.thebroch.online

Address Book

Chairman/Secretary

Vice Chairman

Directors

FINLAY NOBLE

GEORGE THOM

JAMES A ADAMS

JAMES G ADAMS

ROBERT COWE

DAVID MILNE

EWAN MOWAT

JASON NICOL

Treasurer STEPHEN SIM

Webmasters

Committee

FINLAY NOBLE

MARK SIMPSON

GAVIN BRUCE

ELIZABETH DUNBAR

STUART ELLIS

FRANK GOODALL

WILLIAM McKENZIE

STEPHEN SIM

MARK SIMPSON

IAN SMITH

NICHOLAS FORMAN

FFC in the Community CLAIRE BATTY

Magazine Contributors

GRAEME NOBLE

MARK SIMPSON

FINLAY NOBLE

BARRY WALKER

DUNCAN BROWN

MIKE McLEAN

MARTIN MOIR

STEVE DICKIE

8 The Manager

4 The Chairman

Football Department Manager

Assistant Manager

Coaches

U18 Coaches

Kitmen

MARK COWIE

JAMES DUTHIE

ALEX MAIR

ANTHONY SHERLOCK

EDDIE FLINN

DEAN COWIE

GRAHAM JOHNSTON

WILL RAMSAY

ANDREW DUNBAR

DEREK STRACHAN

ZANDER SMITH

SCOTT MURRAY

Captain WILLIAM WEST

Physios

SARAH ROBERTSON

EMMA THOIRS

Club Doctors DR MICHAEL DICK

DR GAYLE NOBLE

Highland League Cup 1958/59, 2005/06

Qualifying Cup 1957/58, 1995/96, 2006/07

Aberdeenshire Cup 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 1911/12, 1913/14, 1921/22, 1926/27

Aberdeenshire Shield 1991/92, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1999/2000, 2011/12, 2015/16, 2019/20, 2022/23

Fleming Shield 1919/20

Bells League Cup 1972/73, 1973/74, 1975/76, 1976/77, 1978/79

Aberdeenshire League 1994/95, 1995/96, 1997/98, 2022/23

Highland Youth League 1992/93, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2003/04

Cover Star

Our front cover this month features Logan Watt. Logan made his debut back in 2019 before a loan move to Keith during the 2020/21 season brought valuable Highland League experience.

Comfortable in a range of midfield positions, Logan also carries a significant goal threat as shown by his recent scoring streak of 10 goals in 7 games (incl. 3 in 3 for the First Team and 7 in 4 for the Under 21s).

16 The Head of Youth

12 The Captain

50 Question & Answer

THE CHAIRMAN FINLAY NOBLE 4

Welcome to issue two of our Monthly Magazine for season

2023-24 and I hope all our readers are well. It doesn’t seem like a month since our last magazine but it does seem like I’ve spent every waking hour on the team bus !!

It’s been a strange run of fixtures, but they’ve been certainly successful for us. It will be good to see the Bellslea again on Wednesday for the Formartine Utd game.

We have progressed in both the League Cup and Scottish Cup with some excellent results. Hopefully that continues this weekend where we have a very difficult away tie in the League Cup Semi Final at Brechin City. It has been a long time since we have done anything worthwhile in this competition and to change that we will need to be at our best to get to the final.

The Scottish Cup campaign started last weekend at Caledonian Braves where we were worthy winners despite the close scoreline.

That shows how football can be, especially in cup ties, and if you don’t get the goals your play deserves it can get pretty nervous towards the end where anything can happen. However, we seen the game out to come away with the win on a surface which wasn’t the best, being a 3G pitch, albeit an old one but it didn’t make for a good spectacle. I’m not a fan of 3G pitches but we probably need to get used to them as they are becoming more common. From a community perspective and a revenue stream there is a very good argument for having one and the standard of them has vastly improved while at the same time the cost is coming down.

Our victory yesterday has set up a tasty tie here at Bellslea Park against Bonnyrigg Rose on Saturday 28th October. We have a recent history with them so it is a tie we will all be looking forward to.

play East Fife here at Bellslea on Sunday 15th October.

You will see elsewhere in the magazine an old article from the Highland Football & Sport Magazine from 1990 where we were looking forward to getting our floodlights erected and the benefits they would bring. It doesn’t seem like 33 years since we got lights, but we are about to upgrade the current lights to LED. That will be a savings boost to our electric bill but more of that in later magazines.

The one thing with all these away games is you get to see what a fantastic travelling support we have and none more so than at Caledonian Braves last Saturday. The players and management certainly appreciate the support.

Come awa the Broch Finlay

It is not only the senior Scottish Cup we have made progress in, we are also through to Round 2 of the Scottish FA Youth Cup and will

Highland League Fixtures 2023/24

Saturday July 29 2023

Fraserburgh v Lossiemouth

Saturday August 5 2023

Inverurie Loco Works v Fraserburgh

Saturday August 12 2023

Fraserburgh v Buckie Thistle

Saturday August 19 2023

Fraserburgh v Deveronvale

Saturday September 2 2023

Clachnacuddin v Fraserburgh

Saturday September 16 2023

Wick Academy v Fraserburgh

Wednesday September 27 2023

Keith v Fraserburgh

Wednesday October 4 2023

Fraserburgh v Formartine United

Saturday October 7 2023

Huntly v Fraserburgh

Saturday October 21 2023

Fraserburgh v Brora Rangers

Saturday November 4 2023

Banks o’ Dee v Fraserburgh

Saturday November 11 2023

Fraserburgh v Nairn County

Saturday November 18 2023

Rothes v Fraserburgh

Saturday November 25 2023

Brechin City v Fraserburgh

Saturday December 2 2023

Fraserburgh v Strathspey Thistle

Saturday December 9 2023

Lossiemouth v Fraserburgh

Saturday December 16 2023

Fraserburgh v Inverurie Loco Works

Saturday December 23 2023

Buckie Thistle v Fraserburgh

Saturday December 30 2023

Fraserburgh v Keith

Saturday January 6 2024

Deveronvale v Fraserburgh

Saturday January 13 2024

Fraserburgh v Clachnacuddin

Saturday January 20 2024

Turriff United v Fraserburgh

Saturday January 27 2024

Fraserburgh v Wick Academy

Saturday February 3 2024

Fraserburgh v Forres Mechanics

Saturday February 10 2024

Formartine United v Fraserburgh

Saturday February 17 2024

Fraserburgh v Huntly

Saturday March 2 2024

Brora Rangers v Fraserburgh

Saturday March 9 2024

Fraserburgh v Banks o’ Dee

Saturday March 16 2024

Nairn County v Fraserburgh

Saturday March 23 2024

Fraserburgh v Rothes

Saturday April 6 2024

Fraserburgh v Brechin City

Saturday April 13 2024

Strathspey Thistle v Fraserburgh

To be rearranged: Fraserburgh v Turriff United (postponed due to HFL Cup R2)

Forres Mechanics v Fraserburgh (postponed due to HFL Cup SF)

THE MANAGER MARK COWIE

I don’t think I have ever experienced a month of games as we have over the course of September 2023.

A total of 10 games across the club and only one of them at home. 4 consecutive Saturdays away from Bellslea but not just any old away games. In these last 5 weeks we will have travelled to Inverness to play Clach, Grantown-On-Spey to play Strathspey Thistle, then the annual trip up to Wick to play the Academy, a Scottish Cup first round tie away to Caledonian Braves at North Lanarkshire, and finally a semi final trip to Brechin.

We started of the month with a commanding victory up at Clach where we played well again and won the game convincingly 6-2. Going forward we continued our form with some good link up play but we were disappointed at the manner of the goals we lost as they were both avoidable. We’ve never had it easy up there so to come away with this result was pleasing.

We then moved on to the second round of the League Cup with an away trip to

Strathspey Thistle. Again somewhere where we have always had a tough game. We mixed it up a bit to freshen up the squad and although always in control, it took us a while to get going. A great strike from Josh Bolton gave us a lead in the first half before a 20 minute blitz at the start of the game seemed to put the game to bed through a Sean Butcher penalty and a Fig lob. We conceded again another poor goal and then almost lost another straight from kick off which would have made for a close finish but thankfully we held it out and managed to progress to the semi finals.

Seven days later we had the mammoth trip to Wick to play up there. Again we controlled the game and were never really in any trouble. We scored early through Ryan Sargent before Logan Watt continued his goal scoring form to make it 2-0 with Paul Young getting a third before half time. We did get a scare just before the whistle when Wick were awarded a soft penalty in my eyes however they failed to convert so the score line finished the half at 3-0. We were a bit reserved in the second half

knowing we had a commanding lead. We wanted to focus on not giving anything away and we did that. Wick didn’t really manage to create much and we seemed to control the tempo. Nothing changed and the full time score ended 3-0 in our favour.

Our Scottish Cup adventure then started with an away trip to Caledonian Braves. We played this team a few years ago but under the name of Eduaport Academy as they were called at the time. We did our homework and got as much info on our opponents as we could. We even had Matthew West go down to watch them in action against Bo’ness where he compiled a very detailed report on how they performed. All the info gathered allowed us to put a plan in place and thankfully it paid off. We were good on the day but the plastic pitch didn’t really help us. We had all the ball first half and should have went in at HT in the lead but we couldn’t convert any chances. Second half was much and such the same where we continued to probe but nothing would fall for us. It was beginning to look like being one of those days but thankfully Paul Young used his energy to get in to a position in their box which led to him being fouled for a penalty kick. Ryan Sargent managed to put it in and then scored again shortly afterwards which seemed to be enough. They scored from a corner late on but couldn’t muster any more chances and the final whistle went meaning we were in to round 2 where we have a home tie against our old foes Bonnyrigg Rose.

To finish the month we have a league game against Keith and a semi final against Brechin both of which I look forward to. The league game is a catch up from a previous one missed so it will get our games back up to the same as those around us. The semi final will be a very

tricky tie but it’s a one of game and gives both teams the chance of reaching a final this early in the season.

In terms of players we have some good and some not so good news.

Grant Campbell has picked up an injury and may be out for some time. Just one of those things which happens in football where he twisted the wrong way and felt a pain in his knee. He is taking some time out to try and rest and rehabilitate and then we will take it from there.

On a more positive note Jamie Beagrie’s work situation has changed slightly for now which will see him be available for the remaining games this season as he will be working onshore for a period of time. This will hopefully work for Jamie and who knows may be a long term thing.

We are in discussions with players as we speak so fingers crossed in next month’s notes we will be celebrating some contract extensions as we look to tie players up to the club for the longer term.

FRASERBURGH

v. FORMARTINE UNITED MATCH PREVIEW

Breedon Highland League | Wednesday 4th October 2023 | Bellslea Park

Manager: Stuart Anderson

Captain: Graeme Rodger

HFL Record Last 5 seasons*

Highland League results since 2015/16:

2022/2023

Fri 30 Dec Fraserburgh 2-2 Formartine United

Fri 23 Dec Formartine United 0-1 Fraserburgh

2021/2022

Wed 16 Mar Formartine United 0-2 Fraserburgh

Sat 24 Jul Fraserburgh 3-0 Formartine United

2020/21

*No fixtures

*Covid-interupted seasons not included

Top Scorer 22/23: Julian Wade (19)

Last 5 HFL matches:

Sat 16th Sep: Clachnacuddin 0-5 Formartine United

Sat 9th Sep: Formartine United 5-0 Deveronvale

Sat 2nd Sep: Keith 2-3 Formartine United

Sat 19th Aug: Formartine United 1-1 Buckie Thistle

Wed 16th Aug: Inverurie Locos 1-2 Formartine United

Broch’s all-time record v. Formartine United

2019/2020

Sat 30 Nov Fraserburgh 1-1 Formartine United

Sat 03 Aug Formartine United 1-2 Fraserburgh

2018/2019

Sat 09 Feb Fraserburgh 2-1 Formartine United

Sat 29 Sep Formartine United 2-0 Fraserburgh

2017/2018

Wed 04 Apr Fraserburgh 0-1 Formartine United

Wed 02 Aug Formartine United 1-0 Fraserburgh

2016/2017

Sat 01 Apr Fraserburgh 0-1 Formartine United

Sat 05 Nov Formartine United 4-0 Fraserburgh

2015/2016

Sat 16 Jan Fraserburgh 1-1 Formartine United

Sat 19 Sep Formartine United 1-0 Fraserburgh

Record win: 4-0 at North Lodge Park, League, 7th April 2010

Record defeat: 0-4 at North Lodge Park, 5th Nov 2016

0-4 at North Lodge Park, 4th October 2017

Please note all fixtures are subject to change, check the Club’s social media channels or https://www.thebroch.online for latest updates.

THE CAPTAIN WILLIE WEST

September has been a good month for our group with four wins from four at the time of writing which allows us to keep challenging on all competitions. But we still aspire to do better, improve on our overall performance levels and reduce our goals against.

First up was Clach, which is always a difficult place to go but I felt we got them at a good time where their confidence was low and we were able to win 6-2 with some great goals from Logan Watt, Sean Butcher and Scott Barbour. I wouldn’t be surprised if 3 of the goals are contenders in goal of the season. The Highland League Cup 2nd

round was next and we progressed via a 3-1 win away to Strathspey. Josh Boulton’s first touch and finish for his goal was a different level and he deserved it with his performances in training and the under 21s.

Another long journey to Wick Academy was next where we progressed with a 3-0 win. We were quite comfortable throughout the game minus a dubious penalty that was awarded prior to the end of the 1st half but thankfully the penalty flew over the bar. It was good to see the game out with a clean sheet for Joe Barbour.

Lastly Scottish Cup duty and a

2-1 win over Caledonian Braves was enough to see us through although I thought our first half performance deserved us to be a couple of goals ahead at half-time. They had some giants in their team but Keezo and Beags managed to limit their aerial threat for the most part of the game. Great to see Sargent getting a double and hopefully he can build on those goals in the days ahead.

With all the long away journeys I might have had a funny story to let you in on but as is the professionalism of the group, there’s not much to tell! The odd game of S & C on the bus and some blasting of ‘Walking’ and Newton Faulkner being

the highlights of our journeys thus far.

The October period will challenge us all as a squad with not only the number of games but the quality of opposition with nearly 2 games per week.

It is great to have Jamie Beagrie’s experience back from offshore at the perfect time to supplement the squad. However, possibly the most important member of the squad in October will be our very own Sarah Robertson to ensure everyone stays fit and healthy for as much as possible.

Annual Golf Day

The Club would like to thank all our Sponsors, Advertisers, Supporters and Friends for their support and generosity in making our day such a success.

We enjoyed an afternoon of tremendous weather with the course in tremendous condition.

Congratulations to our winners Score Group, runners up VT WealthFinancial Planning

Specialists and 3rd Place Gray & Adams who picked up the prizes in an 18 strong field.

The Club would also like to thank Fraserburgh Golf Club, the Greenkeepers, Bar and Restaurant Staff for all their efforts in making the day run so well.

Special thanks to Davie and Janette Milne for organising our day, Joe Barbour for helping on the day and Malcolm Smith for supplying the fish.

Last, but not least, a big thank you to Barry Walker for capturing some of the moments at our Annual Golf Day.

Top: Score Group, winners of the 2023 Golf Day

Middle Left: VT Wealth, Runners-up. Middle Right: Gray & Adams, Third Place

Bottom Left: FFC Director and Organiser, Davie Milne and Team. Bottom Right: The FFC representatives

THE HEAD OF YOUTH

MATTHEW WEST

It's been another busy Month for all involved within the youth. The group have displayed really entertaining matches and trained well.

It was great to get the chance to take in a number of local Junior games, a chance to see our loan players first hand and see how they have adapted to Junior football. This is a vital stage within our development pathway towards the 1st team and we are pleased to see the guys continue to get gametime on a Saturday.

Our eagerly awaited season opener for U18s would end in a narrow and spirited defeat at hands of Dyce. With much of the team making their debuts. The lads gave themselves a mountain to climb going 2 goals behind early on, but credit to them they fought hard and showed incredible resilience to fight back and, on the night finished well, rueing

missed chances preventing a more favourable result.

Trailing 2-0 at half time our U21s did remarkably well to fight back with 3 goals after the break which despite a rallying effort was only enough for a point with a wonder strike further increasing the challenge, they had set themselves. Some fantastic goals and play throughout the game between 2 very talented young teams.

Our focus then turned to Scottish Cup action for the U18s as we played Keith and despite a rather underwhelming performance, we progressed to the next round of the cup.

Amid all the youth action Cameron Robertson come off bench at Strathspey to make first appearance for the first team a welcomed boost and reward for his dedication and commitment. Cammy skippered U21s

a week later as they returned to winning ways with a dominate display at Buckie.

Our U18s were grateful for club legend Russell McBride to host us at College park last week for a Friendly against his Fraserburgh Utd Junior outfit. A 4-2 defeat on the night was nothing to be ashamed of, our youngsters stood up to the challenge posed by a strong super league team. It was brilliant experience for the squad and will definitely benefit them as they develop with us.

Our U18s performed well on Monday night in an eventful match up at Banff. The lads showing huge character to see out the game having been reduced to ten men.

Off the park U21s gaffer Dean Cowie become a father for the second time with the arrival of baby Daughter Payton Maria Cowie on 3rd September. Deano enjoyed some time off supporting his family and is now back helping us prepare for a tricky run of games.

In particular East Fife, who travel to the Broch in the next round of the U18s Scottish Cup. A challenge we are really looking forward too. With the date for this one confirmed for Sunday 15th October at 14:00 – we hope you can come along and support the Team.

Thanks – Matthew.

HUNTLY v. FRASERBURGH MATCH PREVIEW

Breedon Highland League | Saturday 7th October 2023 | Christie Park, Huntly

Manager: Allan Hale

Captain: Michael Clark

HFL Record Last 5 seasons*

Highland League results since 2015/16:

2022/2023

Sat 04 Feb Fraserburgh 3-0 Huntly

Wed 02 Nov Huntly 1-4 Fraserburgh

2021/2022

Sat 22 Jan Huntly 1-2 Fraserburgh

Fri 03 Sep Fraserburgh 4-0 Huntly

2020/21 No fixtures

2019/2020

*Covid-interupted seasons not included

Top Scorer 22/23: Andy Hunter (10)

Last 5 HFL Results:

Sat 16th Sep: Deveronvale 0-6 Huntly

Sat 2nd Sep: Buckie Thistle 3-0 Huntly

Wed 19th Aug: Inverurie Locos 2-3 Huntly

Wed 16th Aug: Huntly 2-1 Lossiemouth

Sat 5th Aug: Huntly 2-2 Brechin City

Broch’s all-time record v. Huntly

Wed 11 Mar Fraserburgh 7-0 Huntly

Sat 01 Feb Huntly 2-2 Fraserburgh

2018/2019

Sat 02 Mar Fraserburgh 7-1 Huntly

Sat 27 Oct Huntly 2-2 Fraserburgh

2017/2018

Sat 23 Dec Fraserburgh 7-0 Huntly

Wed 30 Aug Huntly 0-2 Fraserburgh

2016/2017

Sat 22 Apr Fraserburgh 2-0 Huntly

Wed 14 Sep Huntly 2-4 Fraserburgh

2015/2016

Sat 05 Mar Huntly 2-2 Fraserburgh

Wed 14 Oct Fraserburgh 6-0 Huntly

Record win: 10-0 at Bellslea Park, Aberdeenshire Cup, 20th Jan 1923

Record defeat: 2-7 at Christie Park, League Cup, 27th Aug 1952

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BROCH MAGNETS

"Hands off" signs are going up in Fraserburgh. The bright form shown by their young side has been like a magnet to rival Highland League clubs as well as Scottish League scouts.

But player-manager Charlie Duncan reveals: "My local lads are all retained and there will be no bargains from Bellslea. I'm looking to add to my pool rather than subract from it. The days of us being a nursery for other teams are gone."

Adds Charlie: "It is nice to hear so many people pay compliments about my youngsters. But we've done nothing yet - and the best is yet to come."

Broch may have five teenagers in their side - but they also continue to have the league's oldest signed player. None other than Charlie himself, 41 years young and with no plans to retire!

DOZY BROCH!

Fraserburgh will do better next season - "because our players won't be half-asleep", says manager Charlie Duncan.

No, he's not being disparaging about Broch's bright young teamhe's referring to the fact that the club is due to install new floodlights before the start of the season.

This means no more 1.30pm kickoffs next winter at Bellslea... and the Black and Whites are convinced they don't play at their best when there is an early kick-offs.

The Broch biorhythms, it appears, are geared towards a 3pm start. "That's the time to play football, and our results have suffered from early starts", inssists Charlie Duncan.

"Players cannot work Saturday mornings and arrive at the ground half-asleep and not mentally tuned up. I think we will now be able to attract players who didn't fancy coming to us because it would cost them too much in lost wages through losing Saturday morning shifts."

Alan Thomson, the 21-year-old midfielder, has gone through an operation for a cartilage tear and with Doug Ellis and Richard Gordon both suffering long-term injuries, Duncan feels he needs to add to his squad to cover the possibility of all three not being ready for August.

"ROBBO” STAYS

Five teenagers played in the side which faced Fort William recently - but 31-year-old striker David Robertson is certainly in the boss's future plans.

"Dave missed a few games through injury but still managed 16 goals", says Charlie. "The young lads will run all day but they have not improved their scoring rate as time has gone on.

"Our midfield, too, has played well but not scored enough goals.

Goalkeeper Billy Gordon came back from loan to Longside to play very well and the manager adds that Mike McCafferty has had a "super season".

Broch have retained all their staff but right back Henry Michie is going off to Australia for a year. Charlie reports that Brian Sim, who had an excellent season, may not be available regularly next season through promotion in his job at St Fergus.

Fraserburgh's fine form has won them friends - but realistic Duncan wonders: "Have we gone far enough for a local side? I don't know if it is possible to bring them up further against sides with a far bigger choice and more resources. That has to be my nagging doubtbut we'll certainly give it a go."

MATCH ACTION

A review of September’s fixtures as The Broch fight on three fronts - the continutation of the Highland League and Highland League Cup along with commencing the Scottish Cup campaign.

Fraserburgh beat Clachnacuddin with a clinical display of finishing at Grant Street Park.

Sean Butcher got the scoring started on six minutes with a wonderful 25-yard free kick into the top left-hand corner of Daniel Rae’s goal after Scott Barbour was fouled by Ben Cormack.

Four minutes later Barbour beat the Clach custodian direct from a corner from the right wing to double the visitors lead. The home side pulled a goal back on 18 minutes when Harry Nicolson collected a pass from Zack Macphee and fired it into the net from 18 yards.

The Broch restored their two-goal lead four minutes later when Scott Barbour’s corner was nodded back by Bryan Hay to Logan Watt who found the net with a controlled volley.

They extended their lead two minutes after the break when Nicolson felled Ryan Sargent inside the box and the Broch striker got up and smashed the spot kick into the centre of the goal.

The Lilywhites weren’t finished yet though and pulled back to 2-4 down on 59 minutes when

The match was finished as a contest on 70 minutes when Butcher nodded the ball down to Scott Barbour who found the net from 8 yards out. Right at the death the visitors notched a sixth when Watt tapped home from almost on the goal line after Scott Barbour had set him up.

Broch manager Mark Cowie said “we are playing well just now and we were ruthless. We went 2-0 up early on and that settled us but then we gave away a cheap goal, which we could have defended better.”

“Then we got another with a wonder strike from Logan, which gets us into a good position at half time. We scored again early in the second half and you think we’d be comfortable, but again a lapse at the back and we lose another cheap goal.”

“However, we finished strongly with Scott Barbour and Logan Watt wrapping things up.”

Full Time: Clachnacuddin 2 Fraserburgh 6

Calum Ferguson found Lewis Mackenzie in space inside the penalty area and the Clach player finished with a right footed shot.

Breedon Highland League| Saturday 2nd September 2023

Logan Watt smashes it home to take the score to 3-1

Clachnacuddin: Daniel Rae, Donald Morrison (Kieran Chalmers 46), Calum Black, Ben Cormack, Sam Morrison, Shaun Sutherland (Rorie Macleod 54), Calum Ferguson, Martin Callum, Harry Nicolson, Lewis Mackenzie (Troy Cooper 82), Zach Macphee.

Subs not used: Alisdair Riddle, Lewis Mitchell, James Anderson, Finlay Mackenzie, Robert Urquhart, Reid Peterkin.

Goalscorers: Harry Nicolson (18), Lewis Mackenzie (59).

Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Lewis Davidson (Ryan Cowie 65), Bryan Hay, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, William West (Ross Aitken 65), Ryan Sargent (Zane Laird 87), Scott Barbour, Logan Watt, Greg Buchan, Sean Butcher (Josh Bolton 78).

Subs not used: Connor Wood, Cameron Robertson, Edward Flinn.

Goalscorers: Sean Butcher (6), Scott Barbour (10, 70), Logan Watt (22, 90), Ryan Sargent (47 (pen)).

Referee: Robert Mackinnon, Assistant Referees: Colin Macdonald & Malcolm Macleod.

Above top: Scott Barbour’s corner evades keeper Rae to make it 2-0

Above left: It’s Barbour again as he slides in the Broch’s fifth of the day

Above right: Logan Watt prepares to tap home for his second

STRATHSPEY THISTLE 1-3 FRASERBURGH

Highland League Cup R2| Saturday 9th September 2023

Fraserburgh advanced to the semi-finals but were made to fight all the way by a determined Strathspey Thistle side who put in a grandstand finish.

Josh Bolton scored the only goal of a first half lacking excitement, his 20-yard angled shot from the left beating Callum Ligertwood high into the top right-hand corner after Kieran Simpson’s switch to him.

Two goals after the break looked to have killed the game. Scott Barbour was fouled inside the penalty area by Liam Grant and up stepped Sean Butcher to net from the spot.

Barbour then edged closer to Michael Stephen’s all-time goalscoring record for the Broch, when he raced onto a Bryan Hay through ball and lobbed the goalkeeper from just inside the box for his 235th club goal, just two shy of the record.

The Strathy Jags pulled a goal back on 75 minutes when Daniel Whitehorn’s downward header from

For Broch boss Mark Cowie the main priority was getting the job done and earning a place in the final four of the GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup.

He said “We expected a tough game, our opponents have not been getting the results, but showed they are not playing that badly. We had chances in the first half but were never hitting the heights that we can, however we thought we had blown them away with two quickfire goals early in the second half.”

“They came back at us, got a goal and for a we while we were all over the shop. We were a bit lighter for team selection choices but will have a few faces back next week. A real bonus for us was young Cammy Robertson making his debut late on, he kept it simple while others were at times too ambitious.”

Full Time: Strathspey Thistle 1 Fraserburgh 3

Owen Paterson’s free kick found the bottom left corner of Joe Barbour’s net.

Josh Bolton (left) watches his shot sail over Ligertwood for the opener

Strathspey Thistle: Callum Ligertwood, Owen Paterson, Liam Grant, Alan Kerr, Daniel Whitehorn, James McShane (Owen Loveland 45), Jack Davidson, Jack Mackay, Iain Ross, Ross Logan (Caelan Mutch 63), Michael Mackenzie. Subs not used: Joe Cuthbert, Seamus McConaghy, Jack Gilliland, Robert Flett.

Goalscorer: Daniel Whitehorn (74).

Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Bryan Hay, Ryan Cowie (Connor Wood 75), Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Scott Barbour (Cameron Robertson 83), Logan Watt (Zane Laird 64), Josh Bolton (William West 75), Greg Buchan, Sean Butcher (Ryan Sargent 64), Ross Aitken. Subs not used: Edward Flinn.

Goalscorers: Josh Bolton (20), Sean Butcher (56 (pen)), Scott Barbour (59).

Referee: David Alexander, Assistant Referees: Megan McKay & Davy Robertson.

Top left: Sean Butcher prepares to net for an eighth match in a row.

Top right: Scott Barbour’s lob makes it 3-0

Middle: A welcome return to the starting eleven for Ryan Cowie

Bottom: Cameron Robertson makes his first team

The Broch made it seven wins out of eight in all competitions this season by beating Wick Academy 3-0 at Harmsworth Park.

All the goal action came in the first half with Ryan Sargent netting on 6 minutes to give the visitors an early advantage.

Logan Watt doubled the lead on 22 minutes and five minutes before the break Paul Young notched a third to give the Broch some breathing space.

Just before the break Gordon Macnab had a great chance to bring Academy back into the game from the spot, but he missed the target.

There were no more goals as the second half as Wick tightened things up and the Broch couldn’t find a way through the home defence.

Mark Cowie was chuffed to leave Caithness with all three points. He said “I’m delighted with the win, and to keep a clean sheet as I’ve wanted us to keep more of them. We’ve got good options going forward, Scott Barbour and Sean Butcher didn’t score, but other boys stepped up.”

“Logan Watt has got a great knack of scoring goals, Ryan Sargent has been a wee bit frustrated in front of goal, so it was good for him to score from open play and Paul Young is capable of, and should be scoring more goals, so hopefully that’s him off and running again.”

Full Time: Wick Academy 0 Fraserburgh 3

Joe Barbour - another clean sheet

Wick Academy: Graeme Williamson, Alan Hughes, Ryan Campbell, Owen Harrold, Robert McLean, Marc Coghill, Gary Pullen, Gordon Macnab, Richard Macadie (Conor Farquhar 79), Ross Gunn, Kyle Henderson (Matthew Aitkenhead 85).

Subs not used: Gary Manson, Alan Farquhar, Billy Miller.

Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ross Aitken (Lewis Davidson 84), Bryan Hay, Ryan Cowie, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Ryan Sargent (William West 84), Scott Barbour (Connor Wood 68), Logan Watt (Josh Bolton 68), Greg Buchan, Sean Butcher (Zane Laird 68).

Subs not used: Cameron Robertson, Edward Flinn.

Goalscorers: Ryan Sargent (6), Logan Watt (22), Paul Young (40).

Referee: Joel Kennedy, Assistant Referees: Stephen Tait & Christopher Taylor.

The goalscorers from the trip to Wick.

Top: Ryan Sargent

Middle: Logan Watt

Bottom: Paul Young

Ryan Sargent’s brace helped the Broch to a 2-1 first round victory against Caledonian Braves at Alliance Park.

There was little to choose between the two sides in an uneventful first half, although Fraserburgh had the bulk of possession and scoring chances.

Midway through the second half Paul Young burst into the penalty area where he was fouled by Harvey Moyes. Ryan Sargent coolly slotted home the resultant spot kick.

With three minutes remaining the same player got on the end of a Sean Butcher knock down to fire the ball into the bottom right-hand corner of the net past the helpless Bernard White.

The Braves kept fighting and pulled a goal back on 89 minutes when Jack McDowall headed home a Matthew Collins corner from close range.

The visitors held on comfortably to set up a home tie with old foes Bonnyrigg Rose in round 2.

Fraserburgh manager Mark Cowie said, “We’re delighted to be in the next round, we should have put the game to bed in the first half with some of the chances we had.”

“I thought it might be one of those days, but we got the goals and they threw everything at us. We stood up to the pressure and managed to get over the line.”

Full Time: Caledonian Braves 1 Fraserburgh 2

Caledonian Braves: Bernard White, Christopher Inglis, Cameron Breadner, Jack McDowall, Daniel Martins, Harvey Moyes (Joshua Gemmell 76), Blair Hill (Louis Thompson 63), John Guthrie, Jamie Watson, Kristian Gkegka, Matthew Collins. Subs not used: Jack Brown, Robbie Stewart, Aiden Clocherty, Jacob Long, Adam Brown.

Goalscorer: Jack McDowall (89).

Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ryan Cowie, Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Jamie Beagrie, Ryan Sargent, Scott Barbour (Josh Bolton 73), Connor Wood (Sean Butcher 68), Logan Watt (William West 82), Greg Buchan, Ross Aitken. Subs not used: Bryan Hay, Zane Laird, Edward Flinn.

Goalscorer: Ryan Sargent (67 (pen), 87).

Referee: Jamie Wilkie, Assistant Referees: Greg Millar & Peter Laing.

Top: A rare call to action for Joe Barbour as he turns it round the post

Middle: Ryan Sargent celebrates his opener

Bottom: Sean Butcher flicks on to send Sargent away for his second

Keith and Fraserburgh played out an entertaining 2-2 draw despite the best efforts of Storm Agnes.

The first chance fell to the Broch on five minutes when a Sean Butcher free kick dipped just over the crossbar. Ryan Sargent created a chance for himself on 20 minutes but Craig Reid was down smartly to save at his near post.

Kieran Simpson tried his luck from a short free kick on 26 minutes, but his 30-yard effort flew just wide. Keith had a great chance on 31 minutes when Liam Duncan’s corner was met by Michael Taylor but Paul Young was on hand to clear off the line. Minutes later Butcher headed into the net but the assistant referee flagged for an infringement.

Just before the half time break a Jamie Beagrie diving header from Ross Aitken’s cross flashed just over.

Josh Bolton picked out Sargent on 56 minutes but his effort from 10 yards was

deflected wide. Four minutes later Sargent’s long-range shot was deflected into the path of Butcher but Reid pulled off a great save.

Half time substitute Scott Barbour tried his luck from just outside the box but his effort flashed across goal as the visitors stepped up the pressure. Keith took the lead on 66 minutes when Duncan crossed from the left and Taylor headed past Joe Barbour from 10 yards.

Three minutes later the Broch levelled when Sargent fired the ball across the face of goal and Liam Cheyne turned the ball into his own net. The home side retook the lead on 83 minutes when the Broch failed to clear Cheyne’s corner and Michael Ironside forced the ball home.

Four minutes later Keith conceded a penalty for handball and Sargent converted at the second attempt after Reid saved the initial spot kick. Butcher and Sargent went close for the Broch in the final minutes but goalkeeper Reid denied them with some vital saves.

Breedon Highland League| Wednesday 27th September 2023

Keith: Craig Reid, Joseph Wilson, Liam Cheyne, Adam Morrison (Lewis Coull 74), Ryan Robertson, Craig Gill, Nathan McKeown (Michael Ironside 74), James Brownie (Jordan Cooper 80), Connor Killoh, Michael Taylor (Matthew Tough 80), Liam Duncan (Murray Addison 84). Subs not used: Kieran Yeats, Jordan Lynch, Ethan Smith, Connor Macleod.

Goalscorers: Michael Taylor (66), Michael Ironside (83).

Fraserburgh: Joe Barbour, Ross Aitken, William West (Ryan Cowie 72), Kieran Simpson, Paul Young, Jamie Beagrie, Ryan Sargent, Zane Laird (Scott Barbour 46), Josh Bolton (Connor Wood 72), Logan Watt, Sean Butcher. Subs not used: Bryan Hay, Greg Buchan, Edward Flinn.

Goalscorers: Own Goal (69), Ryan Sargent (87).

Referee: Kevin Buchanan, Assistant

Referees: Rhys Jones & John Falconer.

Photos: The Broch goals at a wet and blustery Kynoch Park

Top: Reid and Morrison are crestfallen as Cheyne turns in the own goal

Middle: Ryan Sargent’s pen is well saved by Reid…

Bottom: … but the Keith stopper is powerless to prevent the follow-up

Zane Laird in action during the recent 3-1 victory at Strathspey

FRASERBURGH

Back (left to right): Scott Murray (Kitman), Connor Wood, Aidan Sopel, Ryan Cowie, Josh Bolton, Edward Finn, Bryan Hay,

Front (left to right): Greg Buchan, Zane Laird, Grant Campbell, James Duthie (Assistant Manager),

FRASERBURGH FC 2023/24

Hay, Joe Barbour, Lewis Davidson, Sean Butcher, Logan Watt, Greg Aitken, Sarah Robertson (Physio), Alex Mair (Coach) Manager), Willie West, Mark Cowie (Manager), Ryan Sargent, Paul Young, Scott Barbour

MATCH PREVIEW

ABERDEEN v. FRASERBURGH

Aberdeenshire Shield R1 | Wednesday 11th October 2023 | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen

Meetings since 1982

01/05/1982 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP FINAL

FRASERBURGH 0 - 4 ABERDEEN

Fraserburgh: Clark; Middleton, Sim, Gordon, Slavin, Scott, Grant, Davidson, Robertson, Gibson, Beagrie

Subs: Gammack, Yule

Aberdeen: Gunn, Dornan, Hamilton, Porteous, Mitchell, Cowan, Lyons, McIntyre, Jarvie, Falconer, Hewitt

Sub: Muir

25/04/1983 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP FINAL

ABERDEEN 1 - 0 FRASERBURGH

Aberdeen: Leighton, Tweed, McIntyre, Mitchell, Robertson, Hamilton, Cowan, Lyons (Gray), Falconer (Muir 75), Angus, Porteous

Fraserburgh: Clark, Young, Sim, Yule, Gordon, Beagrie, MacKenzie (Maver 71), Davidson, Robertson, Gibson, Grant

17/03/1990 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

FRASERBURGH 1 - 1 ABERDEEN

Fraserburgh: W. Gordon; Michie, B. Sim, Young, Duthie, S. Sim, McCafferty, McCreedie, Robertson, Thomson, R. Gordon

Subs: Smith, Keith

Aberdeen: Watt, Wright, Harvie, Ferguson, Thomson, Jess, Gardner, Booth, Watson, Gibson

Subs: Dickson, MacLeod

26/03/1990 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL REPLAY

ABERDEEN 4 - 1 FRASERBURGH

Aberdeen: Watt, Wright, Robertson, Watson, Watson, Miller, Jess, Gardner, Booth, Simpson, Roddie. Subs: Ferguson, MacLeod

Fraserburgh: W. Gordon; Michie, B. Sim, Young, Duthie, R. Gordon, McCafferty, McCreedie, Robertson (Keith), Thomson, S. Sim (Smith)

06/03/1991 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

ABERDEEN 6 - 0 FRASERBURGH

Aberdeen: Watt, McKimmie, Winnie (Gibson), Robertson (Watson), Thomson, Watson, van de Ven, Robertson, Jess, van der Ark, Roddie

Fraserburgh: W. Gordon; Young, B. Sim, A. Thomson, Duthie, Ellis (Lavelle), R. Gordon, McCredie, J. Thomson, Keith (S. Sim), Smith

07/03/1992 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP SEMI FINAL

ABERDEEN 5 - 0 FRASERBURGH

Aberdeen: Stillie, McAnespie, Humphries, Ferguson, Winnie, Watson, Mason, van de Ven, Gibson, Ten Caat, Gillhaus.

Unused Subs: Roddie, MacRonald

Fraserburgh: Doak; Clark, Sim, Young, Thomson, Sim, Thomson, McGruther (Michie 57), Lavelle, Alexander, Murray (Robertson 75)

01/09/2004 ABERDEENSHIRE CUP FINAL

FRASERBURGH 1 - 4 ABERDEEN

Fraserburgh: Gordon, Milne, Geddes, McBride, Christie, Wemyss (McLaren 65), Norris, Mackie, Murray (Cowie 91), Main (Johnston 83), Stephen

Aberdeen: Esson, Buckley (Donald 77), Considine, Tiernan, O'Leary, Hart, McInnes (John Kiely 46), Foster, Mackie (Bruce 77), Stewart, Muirhead.

Scottish Cup action from August 2012 as The Broch ease past Coldstream by four goals to nil thanks to strikes from Ryan Christie (above), Mark Cowie (next page top), Scott Barbour (next page bottom), and Graham Johnston.

FRASERBURGH v. BRORA RANGERS MATCH PREVIEW

Breedon Highland League | Saturday 21st October 2023 | Bellslea Park

Manager: Ally MacDonald

Captain: Martin MacLean

HFL Record Last 5 seasons*

Highland League results since 2015/16:

2022/2023

Sat 11 Feb Brora Rangers 0-1 Fraserburgh

Sat 24 Sep Fraserburgh 2-2 Brora Rangers

2021/2022

Wed 23 Mar Brora Rangers 0-2 Fraserburgh

Sat 07 Aug Fraserburgh 6-2 Brora Rangers

2020/21 No fixtures

*Covid-interupted seasons not included

Top Scorer 22/23:Andy MacRae (28)

Last 5 HFL Results:

Sat 16th Sep: Keith 0-1 Brora Rangers

Sat 2nd Sep: Brora Rangers 1-1 Inverurie Locos

Sat 19th Aug: Lossiemouth 1-1 Brora Rangers

Wed 16th Aug: Brora Rangers 3-1 Strathspey Thistle

Sat 2nd Aug: Brechin City 2-1 Brora Rangers

Broch’s all-time record v. Brora Rangers

2019/2020

Sat 22 Feb Fraserburgh 1-2 Brora Rangers

Sat 12 Oct Brora Rangers 0-1 Fraserburgh

2018/2019

Sat 22 Dec Brora Rangers 2-0 Fraserburgh

Sat 11 Aug Fraserburgh 2-1 Brora Rangers

2017/2018

Wed 18 Apr Brora Rangers 1-3 Fraserburgh

Sat 26 Aug Fraserburgh 1-1 Brora Rangers

2016/2017

Sat 28 Jan Fraserburgh 2-0 Brora Rangers

Sat 01 Oct Brora Rangers 2-0 Fraserburgh

2015/2016

Sat 19 Dec Brora Rangers 6-0 Fraserburgh

Record win: 8-0 at Dudgeon Park, League, 25th Oct 2003

Record defeat: 0-6 at Dudgeon Park, League, 19th Dec 2015

Sat 29 Aug Fraserburgh 1-2 Brora Rangers

FRASERBURGH FC SUPPORTERS CLUB NEWS

At the start of September, we were on our travels to Grant Street to play Inverness Clachnacuddin, this is a fixture which has been a struggle in the past, Sean Butcher scored a beauty from a free kick in the 5th minute and it was pretty much plane sailing from then on, Scott Barbour then scored direct from a corner in the 10th min, Clach got a goal back before Logan Watt fired in a screamer to end the scoring in the first half, Ryan Sargent scored the 4th goal 1 minute into the second half from the penalty spot, Clach scored their second soon after, Scott Barbour and Logan Watt grabbed their seconds of the game to complete the scoring.

The under 21’s were at home to Formartine United on the Monday night, things did not go to plan as defensive mistakes meant that we were 2 nil down at half-time, an Aaron Miller cross and a Logan Watt header in the 50th minute got us back into the game, in the 58th minute the Broch were back level, Aiden Sopel sent in a cross from the left and Aaron Miller headed home at the back post, the away side went back ahead with the goal of the game, in the 70th minute Logan Watt scored direct from a corner, no more goals were scored and the match finished as a 3 all draw.

We were on our travels to Grantown-on-Spey for the Quarter finals of the GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup, in a poor first half we went into the break 1 nil up after Josh Bolton curled a cracker into the top corner from 20 yards out, 2 quick goals at the start of the second half eased any pressure in the game, Strathspey got a goal back which ended the scoring.

Well done to Cameron Robertson who came off the bench to make his debut for the Broch, lets hope he has many more games to come.

The under 18’s were drawn away at Keith on the Wednesday night in the SFA Youth Scottish Cup 2nd round, the lads got off to the perfect start when Evan Anderson tucked the ball into net after only

3 minutes from 12 yards out, Stuart Laird doubled our advantage from the penalty spot in the 21st minute, we were 3 goals up in the 39th minute when Stuart Laird blasted the ball home from the edge of the box, the Broch made it 4 nil on the 45th minute when Evan Anderson rolled the ball into an empty net after a mistake by the Keith defence, in the 54th minute Keith got a goal back, the Broch scored a 5th goal in the 71st minute when Adam Henderson powered in a header from a Stuart Laird corner, Flynn McKay tapped home in the 90th minute to give the Broch a win by 6 goals to 1.

The long haul up to Wick was next for the team, an early Ryan Sargent goal in the 6th minute got us off to the best of starts, Logan Watt doubled our advantage in the 23rd minute and then Paul Young completed the scoring just before half time. It’s a lot happier return journey home when you have 3 points in the bag.

The under 21’s were away to Buckie on the Monday night, Callum Kelly stroked home in the 23rd minute to get us going, Logan Watt doubled our advantage after 29 minutes, Zaine Laird put us 3 nil up on the stroke of halftime, Aaron Miller came on for the second half and stroked home on the 53rd minute, Buckie got a goal back from Hamish Munro, he hit a long range shot which Sam Inglis was unable to keep out, on the hour mark Logan Watt headed home from an Aaron Miller cross, Logan grabbed his hattrick on the 80th minute, Cameron Robertson completed the scoring in the 84th minute.

This 7 – 1 victory keeps the under 21’s undefeated in the Aberdeenshire League, they sit in second place in the League with Turriff United 2 points clear at the top.

The draw for the 1st round of the Scottish Cup took place, it is always a really exciting time for the fans as we get to play someone different

from the norm, we were drawn away to Caledonian Braves, they play in the Lowland League at Alliance Park which is located in Strathclyde Park, at the time they were 3rd bottom with 8 points from 10 games played.

We played them back in October 2018 at Galabank Stadium in Annan, at that time they were called Edusport, we won the game by 2 goals to 1 with Willie West and Greg Buchan scoring the goals.

On our way to the game, we were able to take on essential liquids at Dalzell Bowling club, a great time was had by all, we were made to feel very welcome at the club, it sits in the shadow of Fir Park which is the home of Premier League team Motherwell.

The game was played on a plastic pitch which was older than some of our supporters, two goals from Ryan Sargent were enough for the Broch to progress to the 2nd round of the Scottish Cup, it was a tight first half which saw the teams unable to break the deadlock, a late goal by the Braves made it a nail-biting end to the match.

The 2nd round draw then took place for the Scottish Cup, we have been drawn at home to Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, “do you remember them?”, the tie is due to take place on the 28th October and is sure to be a cracker.

The under 18’s were away from home to Deveronvale on the Monday night, Flynn McKay got the scoring going with a penalty in the 33rd minute, the second was goal of the season, several one touch passes and Will Sim stroked it home in the 40th minute, Hamish Gordon sent us into the break 3 nil up in the 42nd minute, Vale got a goal back mid-way thru the second half and then made it a nervy finish as they scored again in the 88th minute, the Broch held on to claim all 3 points.

We were supposed to be away to Keith in the League on Wednesday 16th of August, Keith have had new floodlights installed so the game has been rearranged for Wednesday 27th September with an 8pm kick-off.

We will be running a bus to the Keith game on Wednesday 27th September which will leave the

Elizabethan at 6:15pm, the cost of travel is £10 for adults and £5 for others.

We have been drawn away to Brechin City on Saturday 30th September for the Semi-final of the GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup

We will be running a bus to the Brechin game on Saturday 30th September which will leave the Elizabethan at 11:00am, the cost of travel is £20 for adults and £12 for others. Please note that this bus is full.

We will be running a bus to the Huntly game on Saturday 7th October, the bus will leave the Elizabethan at 12:45pm, the cost of travel is £10 for adults and £5 for others.

We have been drawn away to Aberdeen in the preliminary round of the Morrison Motors Aberdeenshire Shield, the game will be played on the 11th October at Pittodrie Stadium with a 7:30pm KO.

Bus details for this game will be sent out at a later date.

Please note that all seats on all buses must be booked by contacting Barry Walker at the supporter’s club.

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.

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QUESTION & ANSWER GREG BUCHAN

Where did you grow up?

Grew up in Macduff. Normally out and about kicking a ball with my pals.

Team supported as a boy?

Everton, still do unfortunately! Got my Dad to blame for that. Love going down as much as I can even though the result’s normally not a positive one. Normally get to a few Aberdeen games in a season aswell.

First game you remember watching?

Live was Aberdeen v. Bayern Munich 2-2 I’m sure, Pittodrie was rocking! First Everton game I remember was on the TV, Dan Gosling scoring in extra time to beat Liverpool in the cup. Probably about the last time we beat them!

First game you can remember playing in?

Playing for Macduff Lions. Galas were always quality to play in.

Who do you sit next to on the bus?

Rossco normally. Or wherever there’s a seat, as long it’s not beside Aidan!

The boots you wore for your last game?

Nike Tiempos.

Best moment on a football pitch?

Probably beating Buckie in the Shield Final last season. It was a really tough game and you can’t beat a late winner in a final.

Favourite goal you have scored?

Goal against Locos in a cup game. Few years back now but it went to extra time. We ended up winning 2-0. I scored a decent goal then Butch scored a belter a few minutes later.

Favourite goal you have seen?

Last minute winner down at an Everton game against Arsenal a couple seasons ago. Demarai Gray scored a belter.

What’s your favourite movie or TV series?

Don’t really watch much films or series. Prefer sport. Football, Golf, NFL.

Favourite band or artist?

Sam Fender.

Who has the worst taste in music in the dressing room?

Aidan’s not gotten on the boombox yet but I’ve heard his tunes in my car and they're brutal.

Best player played against?

Stuart Anderson. Gave me the biggest run around I’ve had. It was against Formartine when I was a young lad at Vale, pretty sure we lost 8-1 that day.

Best player played alongside?

Fig. When he’s on it Saturdays are normally easier!

Funniest thing you have seen in a dressing room?

Probably one of the lads at Huntly trying to rap in the changing room after a game.

Any pre-match rituals or special routines?

None really. Try eat the same things but that’s about it.

Which player in history would you like to play alongside?

Paul Scholes.

If you had the power, which one thing would you change about football?

Liquidate Liverpool!

How do you relax away from football?

Play a lot of golf although sometimes it can be more frustrating than relaxing.

If you could have the opportunity to give another sport a go on a national level, which sport would that be?

Golf.

What do you love most about playing football?

Winning on a Saturday. Makes or breaks your weekend. Can’t beat the feeling after a big win!

top : a first Broch goal, August 2016 v. Cove

bottom:

celebrating Greg’s opener v. Stranraer in the Scottish Cup 2022/23

PLAYER & STAFF

MEMORY

MEMORY MATCH

FRASERBURGH CUP CRACKER

FRASERBURGH 3-2 PETERHEAD

FRASERBURGH super-sub Paul Keith's 76th minute wonder winner at Recreation Park ended the Bellslea side's 21-year wait to get their name back on the Jarlaw Aberdeenshire Cup.

The Broch goal hero, left out of the starting line-up because of a knee injury, floored Peterhead with a brilliant 20-yard volley seconds after he came off the bench with a superb cup tie balanced on a knifeedge at 2-2.

But Keith revealed it is likely to be his last contribution to a season which has seen cup specialists Fraserburgh stick two trophies on the sideboard for a second successive season. He said: "I'll be lucky to kick a ball again this season. I was sitting on the bench with a knee injury and it went again the minute I hit the winner, so that's it for me until preseason training starts in three months."

back, picked my spot, and hit the ball when it dropped the way I would in any practice game and it just sailed into the top corner. Ivor Pirie had no chance."

A gashed leg in a chainsaw accident, a broken foot, fractured ribs which punctured a lung and his current knee injury have seen the highly-rated Broch hitman miss more games than he has started over the last four years.

Delighted Broch manager Charlie Duncan said: "Paul finished off a great contest with a marvellous goal and that was what it was always going to take to finish off a very good Peterhead side."

The Blue Tooners, out to avenge their 6-3 Aberdeenshire Shield final defeat last November, were well worth their 2-1 half-time lead, recovering superbly after Jim Geddes fired the Broch in front with a blistering 15th-minute free kick.

Of the goal, he said: "I just leaned

Two goals from striker Colin Milne -

the first a low shot on the turn which left Gordon helpless - came within a minute of Geddes's opener. Milne's second goal, a 26th-minute diving header from Scott Brown's pinpoint cross, appeared to have Broch on the back foot.

Half-time

Fraserburgh 1-2 Peterhead

But Ian Murray stabbed home a quickly-taken free kick from Geddes three minutes into the second half and a final which kept a 1,500 crowd enthralled was back on the boil until Keith settled the issue.

The quality of Broch's winner proved little comfort to Peterhead manager Dave Watson, who said he would be giving his future with the Recreation Park club a lot of thought this week.

He said: "We went into Saturday's final in great shape and in the right sort of form. In the first half, we ran the show and all I asked the players to do at half-time was to pick up where they left off in the first half and they didn't do it.

in front and you simply canoot do that against Fraserburgh in a cup final.

"I've had more than my fair share of cup final disappointments over the last dozen years or so. Every defeat takes something out of you and I'm beginning to wonder whether it's worth all the blood, sweat, and tears."

Goalscorers

Fraserburgh: Jim Geddes (15'), Ian Murray (48'), Paul Keith (76')

Peterhead: Colin Milne 2 (16', 26')

FRASERBURGH: Billy Gordon, Derek Milne, Henry Michie, Scott Clark, Andrew Stephen (Jimmy Young), Clark Killoh, James Geddes (Paul Keith), Ian Murray (Mike McCafferty), Russell

McBride, Kris Hunter, John Thomson

PETERHEAD: Pirie, Watson, Cheyne, King, Simpson, Bridgeford, McKenzie (Buchan), Yule, Milne, Brown, Smith

Referee: Mike Pocock (Aberdeen)

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"We were caught asleep for the equaliser and then we missed a couple of good chances to go back

Attendance: 1,572

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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 between 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 Spectators. 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 of 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 authorisation in writing by the club/event organiser and, where appropriate, the prior consent of the Scottish Football Association, the Scottish 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 ProtocolAgreement 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.

First Team Stats and HFL Table

2023/24

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Table as at Friday 29th Sept.

FIRST TEAM FIXTURES & RESULTS 2023/24

Sep Brechin City A Highland League Cup SF

Wed 4 Oct Formartine United H Highland League

Sat 7 Oct Huntly A Highland League

Wed 11 Oct Aberdeen A Aberdeenshire Shield R1

Sat 14 Oct Bonnyrigg Rose H Scottish Cup R2

Sat 21 Oct Brora Rangers H Highland League

Sat 4 Nov Banks o' Dee A Highland League

Sat 11 Nov Nairn County H Highland League

Sat 18 Nov Rothes A Highland League

Sat 25 Nov Brechin City A Highland League

Sat 2 Dec Strathspey Thistle H Highland League

Sat 9 Dec Lossiemouth A Highland League

Sat 16 Dec Inverurie Locos H Highland League

Sat 23 Dec Buckie Thistle A Highland League

Sat 30 Dec Keith H Highland League

Sat 6 Jan Deveronvale A Highland League

Sat 13 Jan Clachnacuddin H Highland League

Sat 20 Jan Turriff United A Highland League

Sat 27 Jan Wick Academy H Highland League

Sat 3 Feb Forres Mechanics H Highland League

Sat 10 Feb Formartine United A Highland League

Sat 17 Feb Huntly H Highland League

Sat 2 Mar Brora Rangers A Highland League

Sat 9 Mar Banks o' Dee H Highland League

Sat 16 Mar Nairn County A Highland League

Sat 23 Mar Rothes H Highland League

Sat 6 Apr Brechin City H Highland League

Sat 13 Apr Strathspey Thistle A Highland League

TBA Turriff United H Highland League

TBA Forres Mechanics A Highland League

Substitutes

Under 21 Round Up

Monday 4th September 2023

Fraserburgh vs. Formartine United

GPH Builders Merchants

Aberdeenshire League

Fraserburgh: Sam Inglis (Liam Gordon 87), Cameron Robertson (Ben Riddell 75), Joshua Hawkins, Ross Aitken, Dylan Robertson, Ethan Sutherland Callum Kelly 66), Aaron Miller (Stuart Laird 75), Logan Watt, Zane Laird, Josh Bolton, Aidan Sopel (Ricky Milne 66).

Goalscorers: Logan Watt (50, 70), Aaron Miller (58).

Formartine United: Jake Ritchie (Archie Mackay 46), Aaron Angus, Josh Proctor, Grant Moroney, Lucas Smith, Scott Spark (Brandon Beaton 60), Mitchell Watson (Nathan Burnett 60), Aarron Buckle, Brody Alberts, Kooper Richardson, Arran

Paterson (Sam Thomson 84). Sub not used: Connor Newlands.

Goalscorers: Brody Alberts (13), Kooper Richardson (28), Brandon Beaton (66).

Match Officials: Referee: Owen Lawrence.

The Broch and Formartine played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in the Aberdeenshire League at Bellslea Park.

The visitors took the lead in the 13th minute through Brody Alberts and Kooper Richardson made it 2-0 on 28 minutes to give the Pitmedden side the advantage at the break.

Logan Watt reduced the lead five minutes after the break and Aaron Miller levelled the scores on 58 minutes.

United retook the lead midway through the second half through substitute

Brandon Beaton, but Watt scored his second of the night on 70 minutes to complete the scoring.

Full time:

Fraserburgh 3 Formartine United 3

Monday 18th September 2023

Buckie Thistle vs. Fraserburgh

GPH Builders Merchants, Aberdeenshire League

Buckie Thistle: Euan Storrier, Ben Smith, Findlay McKay, Hamish Munro (Joe Reid 70), Josh Imlach (Lewis Murray 52), Blair Campbell, Marcus Goodall, Jo Marandola, John Macleod, Jordan Tallis, Ross Fiske.

Subs not used: Joseph Graham, Scott Smith, David Preston.

Goalscorer: Hamish Munro (52).

Fraserburgh: Sam Inglis (Liam Gordon 80), Lewis Davidson, Joshua Hawkins, Cameron Robertson, William West, Ethan Sutherland (Jake Garden 54), Ricky Milne (Aaron Miller 46), Logan Watt, Callum Kelly (Flynn McKay 72), Josh Bolton, Zane Laird.

Subs not used: Stuart Laird.

Goalscorers: Callum Kelly (24), Logan Watt (30, 55, 80), Zane Laird (45), Aaron Miller (51), Cameron Robertson (84).

Match Officials: Referee: Dave McLaren, Assistant Referees: John Falconer & Davy Robertson.

The young Broch were in seventh heaven after a dazzling display at Victoria Park in Buckie. They took the lead on 24 minutes through Callum Kelly and six minutes later Logan Watt doubled the lead. It was 3-0 just before the break when Zane Laird netted.

There was no let up after the break with half time substitute Aaron Miller netting six minutes after coming on.

Hamish Munro reduced the leeway a minute later but Watt restored the fourgoal advantage on 55 minutes.

The same player completed his hat-trick with ten minutes remaining and Cameron Robertson, who was captaining the visitors, put the icing on the cake with a seventh Broch goal on 84 minutes.

Full time: Buckie Thistle 1 Fraserburgh 7

Under 18 Round Up

Wednesday 13th September 2023

Keith vs. Fraserburgh

Scottish FA Youth Cup 2nd Round

Keith: Charlie Gray, Liam Urwin (Kenzie Meldrum 78), Ben Fettes, Aiden Russell (Ellis Wright 61), Boyd Watson (Dylan Robertson 46), Riley Simpson, Michael Maver, Kaiden

Cumming (Finlay Murray 46), Rio Clark, Jack Milne (Finlay Clark 78), Mackie Hendry. Subs not used: Finlay Ross, Matthew Scott.

Goalscorer: Michael Maver (53).

Fraserburgh: Sam Inglis, Adam Henderson (Ethan Sutherland 73), Joshua Hawkins, Ben Riddell, Dylan Robertson, Ricky Milne (Theo Watt 64), Aaron Miller (Kai Benson 64), Max Wiseman (Hamish Gordon 73), Evan Anderson, Flynn McKay, Stuart Laird (Jake Garden 73).

Subs not used: Corin McDermott, Liam Gordon.

Goalscorers: Evan Anderson (3, 45), Stuart Laird (22 (pen), 39), Adam Henderson (72), Own Goal (90).

Match Officials: Referee: Kevin Buchanan, Assistant Referees: Jeremie Fernandes & Andy Ewen.

Fraserburgh almost took the lead with their first attack of the match when Flynn McKay saw his shot tipped over by Charlie Gray. From the resultant corner the ball broke to Max Wiseman but his effort was cleared by the home defence.

There was nothing Gray could do two minutes later when Evan Anderson found himself free in front of goal to tap home from close range. Midway through the half Stuart Laird was tripped inside the box and calmly stroked home the spot kick.

The young Broch made it 3-0 six minutes before the break when Laird blasted the ball high into the net from 12 yards. It was all oneway traffic and Adam Henderson found Aaron Miller with a diagonal switch but the Broch winger saw his half volley go just over the bar.

Just before the break Anderson capitalised on a mistake in the home defence to make the half time score 4-0 to Fraserburgh.

Keith got back into the match on 53 minutes when Michael Maver found time and space to tap the ball home. Four minutes later Laird had a chance for his hat-trick after being

fouled inside the box but his penalty kick was saved by Gray.

On 72 minutes Laird’s corner from the right was met by the head of Henderson who powered a header into the net. With the last action of the game Flynn McKay’s effort was deflected into his own net by Dylan Henderson.

The young Broch will now have a home tie against East Fife in the next round.

Full time: Keith 1 Fraserburgh 6

Monday 25th September 2023

Deveronvale vs. Fraserburgh

SHFL Under 18 League - East

Deveronvale: Cameron Reid, Aiden Robertson, Leo Davidson, Alfie Wood, Lucas Fleming, Jack Sutherland, Grant Taylor, Jack Mitchell, Taylor Barron, Vinnie Ingleby, Alexander Mackie.

Subs: Evan Gray, Nicol Gray, Nathan Watt, Syzmon Kwiatkowski, Kai Gray.

Goalscorers: Jack Sutherland (66), Alexander Mackie (85).

Fraserburgh: Daniel Cummings, Will Sim, Jake Garden, Findlay Stephen, Adam Henderson, Callum Robertson, Owen Pearson, Max Wiseman, Evan Anderson, Hamish Gordon, Flynn McKay.

Subs: Corin McDermott, John Adams, William Jones, Stuart Laird, Theo Watt.

Goalscorers: Flynn McKay (33 (pen)), Will Sim (41), Hamish Gordon (43).

Match Officials: Referee: Dave McLaren, Assistant Referees: Andy Ewen & Martin Bell.

The young Broch were in action for the second time this season in the Highland Youth League – East section at Banff. They took the lead after 33 minutes through a Flynn McKay penalty and soon added to the lead with further goals from Will Sim on 41 minutes and Hamish Gordon two minutes before the break.

Deveronvale got a foothold into the game midway through the second half when Jack Sutherland netted and were aided further on 79 minutes when the Broch’s William Jones was sent off for two yellow cards in the space of a minute. Alexander Mackie reduced the deficit with five minutes remaining but the visitors held on for the victory.

Full time: Deveronvale 2 Fraserburgh 3

DEVELOPMENT TEAM FIXTURES & RESULTS

P: Played from the start

S: Came on as a substitute

*Numbers alongside signify goals scored in match

Two-goal hero Ryan Sargent in action during the recent Scottish Cup tie with Caledonian Braves

Scottish Cup Round 2 | Saturday 28th October | Bellslea Park

Bonnyrigg Rose squad

Scottish League Two table

FAN FOCUS BRUCE WHYTE

When did you start watching Fraserburgh and why? Can you remember your first game?

It would've been 1980 or 1981. I was 4 years old, and my Grandfather took me to an away game up at Buckie.

Which part of the ground do you go in and why? Any friends you want to mention?

I stand behind the goals at Garage End. I go to the games with my Cousin when he can make it.

Best game and why?

Broch v. Rangers in the 2018 Scottish Cup. Apart from the Broch, Rangers are the other team I support and making it to the Fourth Round was a great achievement too.

Worst game and why?

Losing 3-1 at home to Buckie in the 2021/22 season. Fortunately it never made any difference to the final positions and we still won the League.

Favourite Fraserburgh player of all time and why?

Too difficult to pick between them so I’m going to go with Neil Clark and Scott Murray. Loved watching both of them play.

above: Neil Clark

Favourite current player?

Scott Barbour aka Fig. Great player and some amount of goals.

If you could sign one HFL player for the Broch who would it be?

I’d bring Paul Campbell back from Formartine. I thought he was brilliant for the Broch and I’d have him back here in a heartbeat.

Thing you like best about the Club?

It’s my home town club. It’s as simple as that.

Favourite Highland League ground apart from Bellslea?

Always enjoy a visit to Christie Park, Huntly.

One thing you'd like to change about football?

I would change the way the leagues are structured and would go for two-up/two-down from the Junior Leagues.

Any other club you support?

Rangers FC

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Your all-time Fraserburgh XI?

Neil Clark

Brian Sim

Bryan Hay

John Chalmers

Marc Dickson

Gavin Wemyss

Russell McBride

Michael Stephen

Scott Murray

Scott Barbour

Ian Murray

Who's going to win the league this season?

Got to say Fraserburgh!