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The Broch - Aberdeenshire Cup Winners 2014-15

Fraserburgh v Fort William Press & Journal

Scottish Highland Football League Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh Saturday 3rd October 2015.

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Fraserburgh Football Club (Formed 1910) Bellslea Park, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh,

Aberdeenshire, AB43 9BB, Tel No. 01346 518444

Chairman/Secretary: Finlay Noble Vice Chairman: Peter Bruce

Directors:

Peter Bruce, Peter Cowe, Robert Cowe,

James Gibb, David Milne, Calvin Morrice,

Ewan Mowat, Jason Nicol & Finlay Noble

Treasurer: Stephen Sim

Youth Co-ordinator: Alex Mair

Web Master: Finlay Noble

Committee Members:

Mike Barbour, Angela Chegwyn, Stuart Ellis,

Frank Goodall, Sam Mackay, Iain Milne,

Lewis Milne, Craig Mowat, Alex Noble,

Stephen Sim, Mark Simpson & Colin West

Programme Contributors: Mark Simpson (Editor)

Finlay Noble Barry Walker (Photographer)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.fraserburghfc.scot

Manager: Mark Cowie

Assistant Manager: James Duthie

Coaching Staff: Alex Mair, Stevie Doak

Brent Bruce, Antony Sherlock & Charles West

Community Coaches: Shelley Sutherland & Graeme Noble

Kit Man: Jordan Buchan

Team Captain: Russell McBride

Club Physio: Ross Cardno

Assistant Physio: Leanne Reid

Club Doctor: Dr Michael Dick

Club Honours

Highland League Champions: 1932/33, 1937/38, 2001/02

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

Aberdeen Charity Cup Winners:

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

Aberdeenshire Shield Winners: 1991/92, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97,

1999/2000, 2011/2012

Fleming Shield Winners: 1919/20

Bells League Cup Winners: 1972/73, 1973/74, 1975/76,

1976/77, 1978/79

Aberdeenshire League Winners: 1994/95, 1995/96, 1997/98

Highland Youth League Champions:

1992/93, 1993/94, 2001/02, 2003/04

Front Cover: Ryan Cowie tries to beat his opponent in last Saturday’s 3-2 win over Dalbeattie Star in

the Scottish Cup 1st Round match.


Today we welcome the players, management, official and supporters of Fort William to Bellslea Park for our Press & Journal Highland League match. Firstly I have to congratulate everyone at Fort William for their fantastic result last week down at Preston Athletic. It was their first ever Scottish Cup victory so I am sure the bus journey home was less than quiet! Last weekend we had a decent result ourselves with the 3-2 victory over Dalbeattie Star. It was nerve-racking in the second half after they scored twice in as many minutes early in the second half but we got through in the end. The draw on Thursday wasn’t overly kind with a trip to Turriff United in the 2nd Round. It is always good to avoid the SHFL teams but we can’t complain too much. At least we know that for the same reason Turriff United won’t be too happy with the draw either. The main thing is that we are in the competition and we know the opposition well so no need for a spying mission. Especially as we are there on Wednesday. On an unhappier note it was sad to learn of the passing of Graeme Hadden who died last week. He was affectionately known in the front of the stand as the

Happy Haddock and was never short of a word or even a piece of advice. Graeme was an avid Broch fan and very rarely missed a game when he was at home from the sea. He will certainly be missed around the grounds of the Highland League. We have a busy week coming up with the midweek match at Turriff United on Wednesday and then the Aberdeenshire Cup Final on the Saturday. Firstly we will need to concentrate on the match today and fingers crossed the points remain in the Broch come the full time whistle. Come awa the Broch Finlay

Contents Club Information 2 Chairman’s Welcome 3 Manager’s Notes 4 Today’s Teamlines 5 Match Sponsorship 6 Club Sponsors 7 Today’s Visitors – Fort William 8 & 9 Fraserburgh FC strips in Uganda 10 HFL Match Centre 11 & 12 Highland League Preview 13 Supporters Club News/Club News 14 Club Sponsor – Cheers Café Bar 15 Fraserburgh Stats 16 & 17 Club Sponsor - McWilliam (Abdn) Ltd 18 Commercial Page 19 Club Sponsor - PBP Services 20 HFL Stats 21 Season by Season 1963/64 22& 26 Fraserburgh FC Player Profiles 23 & 24 Dalbeattie Star Match Report 25 Fraserburgh Match Action 27 Player Sponsors 28 & 29 Fraserburgh FC in the Community 30 Aberdeenshire League/Under 17’s 31


Last week's game against Dalbeattie Star in the Scottish Cup must have been one where the emotions were a bit like a roller coaster. How did you see things and do you think there was a bit of complacency in the second half? We played well in the first half and deservedly went in front. 3-0 was a fair result at half time as I felt we were in total control. Marc Lawrence got himself a couple of goals again and is starting to find his feet in this league. Second half for whatever reason we didn't turn up. We stopped battling and pressing them and allowed them back in to the game. We should have been able to press on and get a couple more goals instead of holding on like we did. But the cup is all about the result and progressing in to the next round which we have so we now have Turriff United away in round 2 which will be a very tough tie. Moving onto to today's game Fort William will be on a high after their excellent victory in the Scottish Cup against Preston Athletic. What danger will Ally Ewen's side pose? Fort William have come on leaps and bounds over the last few years and credit to them. They have turned themselves in to a good side who are difficult to beat. They managed to score 3 goals against Brora the other week and I don't think many teams can say that. Their main threat is the boy McLeod who is bang on form and scoring plenty goals. We will have to be in our toes with him around. Like every other game we must be at our best to win

Looking a little ahead you have a very busy schedule coming up with midweek League matches against Turriff United and Huntly either side of the Aberdeenshire Cup Final against Inverurie Loco Works. How much will that stretch your young squad? With such a hectic period there is little doubt that we pick up the odd bump and bruise here and there. We will just have to manage each player individually and make sure everyone is treated where need be. I have a good squad where players who haven't had much of a chance will more than likely be involved at some point over the next 4 games that said you would rather play than train so we will prepare for each game carefully and try and manage the players so we have everyone in good shape All the best, Mark.

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Today’s visiTors – Fort William fc Full Name: Fort William FC Nickname: The Fort Founded: 1974 Ground: Claggan Park, Fort William Club Colours: Home Kit – Amber Shirts, Black Shorts & Amber Socks. Capacity: 1,800 (seated 140) Chairman: Ronnie MacLean Manager: Ally Ewen League: Scottish Highland Football League A Brief History Fort William Football Club was established in 1974 and gained entry to the Scottish Highland League for the 1985/86 season. Fort William F. C. is the only team in the Scottish Highland League from the West Highlands of Scotland. Fort William F.C. draws its players from Lochaber, Skye, Oban, Inverness and Speyside with matches and training taking place at Claggan Park, Fort William. Claggan Park, which is leased from Highland Council, has two enclosed stands accommodating up to 140 spectators, and is regarded by many as one of the most scenic grounds of all clubs in the Highland League. Our Social Club is situated adjacent to Claggan Park and is open to members and their guests on match days. I first became involved with the Club in May 2012 and was elected Chairperson at the AGM in May 2013. At the AGM in May 2013 some prominent local business people also joined the Club Committee, and they, along with myself and Mike Maceachen, the team coach, have now become Directors of the new Fort William Football Club C.I.C. As well as their considerable business acumen and contacts, these new Directors have transformed the corporate management of the club – and invested some of their own money – so that the Club is now on a better financial footing and starting to be able to bring in new playing staff to bolster the squad. In addition to the Board of Directors there is a hard working Management Committee who run the day to day administration of the club. The effects of the transformation will not happen overnight, but we would love to see more supporters come to our matches to see what we have already done and where we hope to take the Club. The players really need your support and encouragement to help them achieve better results. Having a team in the Scottish Highland League is something that everyone in Fort William and Lochaber should be really proud of. We look forward to welcoming you to Claggan Park. Ronnie Maclean, Fort William Football Club Chairperson

Fort William FC Results/Fixtures 2015-16 Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League 25/07/2015 v Strathspey Thistle (h) L 1-2 01/08/2015 v Forres Mechanics (a) L 0-6 08/08/2015 v Inverurie Loco Works (h) L 0-4 15/08/2015 v Wick Academy (a) L 1-8 22/08/2015 v Deveronvale (h) W 2-1 29/08/2015 v Lossiemouth (a) L 1-2 05/09/2015 v Rothes (a) W 3-0 09/09/2015 v Buckie Thistle (h) L 1-3 12/09/2015 v Keith (a) L 0-1 19/09/2015 v Brora Rangers (h) L 3-5 03/10/2015 v Fraserburgh (a) 07/10/2015 v Clachnacuddin (h) 10/10/2015 v Nairn County (a) 17/10/2015 v Formartine United (h) 31/10/2015 v Turriff United (a) 07/11/2015 v Huntly (h) 14/11/2015 v Strathspey Thistle (a) 21/11/2015 v Forres Mechanics (h) 28/11/2015 v Inverurie Loco Works (a) 05/12/2015 v Wick Academy (h) 12/12/2015 v Deveronvale (a) 19/12/2015 v Lossiemouth (h) 26/12/2015 v Rothes (h) 02/01/2016 v Buckie Thistle (a) 09/01/2016 v Keith (h) 16/01/2016 v Brora Rangers (a) 23/01/2016 v Fraserburgh (h) 30/01/2016 v Clachnacuddin (a) 13/02/2016 v Nairn County (h) 20/02/2016 v Formartine United (a) 19/03/2016 v Cove Rangers (a) 02/04/2016 v Turriff United (h) 16/04/2016 v Huntly (a) TBA Cove Rangers (h) Menzies Distribution North of Scotland Cup 18/07/2015 v Rothes (a) L 2-3 William Hill Scottish Cup 26/09/2015 v Preston Athletic (a) W 3-2 24/10/2015 v Cove Rangers (h) Breedon Aggregates Highland League Cup 06/02/2016 v Opponents TBC About Fort William Football Club CIC is a community interest company with a Board of Directors and a Management Committee. Membership of Fort William Football Club CIC is open to all residents of Lochaber and to anyone with an interest in the Football Club. The annual membership fee is £10. Directors of Fort William FC CIC Marie McMillan (Secretary), Gerald McIntyre Michael MacEachen, Stewart Leitch Ronnie Maclean, Stewart Maclean FCMA. MCMI. CGMA (Financial Manager)


Fort william player profiles Robin Harvey - 18 year old Goalkeeper, signed from Ross County, who is developing into a real star. Now in 2nd senior season with Fort William FC Iain Foggo - right back and Mr Fort William having played almost 200 games for the club, local lad and still on 21 Lewis Campbell - left back who has come through the FWFC youth system, waited for his chance and has certainly grabbed it, great prospect for the future. David Moffat - centre back with pace to burn, joined FWFC from Muir of Ord Rovers FC and impressed in his debut season, not missing a single game. Andrew MacPherson - centre back signed from Hilton FC having impressed as a trialist. Good in the air and solid in the challenge. Darren Quigg - centre midfield, last seasons runner up for player of the year, local lad Darren has everything to his game and is blessed with a heart of a lion. Scott White - Right Midfield - former Rangers youth player, Scott has devastating pace, full of tricks and has a keen eye for a goal. Duncan Lamont - Centre Midfield - debut season in the HL, Duncan is one who will go far in football, real battler who is quick and full of skills, one to watch. Danny Mackintosh - Striker - Another product of FWFC youth system, Danny has everything, good pace, strong and knows where the goal is. John MacLeod - Striker - former Clach striker recently impressed as a trialist. Bags of pace and capable of scoring from anywhere. Arguably one of the best strikers in the league. Alan Gray (Spud) - Assistant Manager Alan , better known as ‘Spud’, joined the coaching staff of FWFC prior to the record breaking four in a row run last season and has now stepped up to the position of assistant manager this year to aide Ally. Having coached for Clachnacuddin FC Youth Development and FC America (Orlando, FL) Spud brings experience, knowledge and an enthusiasm which is invaluable to the club. Well liked and respected by the players and coaching staff alike Spud gets the best out of the players and, along with the over members of the coaching staff, he is working to raise the level of professionalism within the playing squad.

Callum Browett - Left Midfield - second spell at FWFC having returned north from working in England, hardworking and honest player, who can score as well as create goals. Kieran Forbes - RM/RB - former Caley Thistle youth player making his debut in the HL. Kieran is one to watch, strong, comfortable on the ball and enjoys a goal too. Craig Mainland - CM/LB - former Ross County youth player in second season with FWFC, strong, powerful player with a trick or two up his sleeve and lightening pace. Peter Laing - CM - recent recruit promoted for FWFC youth system and making his debut in the HL. Shinty background has helped Peter's strength and fitness levels. Nick Stein - Striker - last seasons top scorer has it all, bags of pace, strength and ability to score goals. Had an excellent debut season for FWFC. One to watch. Tony Miller - Left Midfield - debut season in the HL having joined from Inverness Central FC. Caithness lad Tony looks set to impress, lightening quick and full of skills with a keen eye for the goal too. Farquhar MacRae - Centre Back - debut season in HL, local lad Farquhar has given up a promising boxing career to concentrate on football. Tough, no nonsense defender, who is as comfortable on the ball as he is off it. Robert Lewandowski - GK - our reserve GK comes from Poland and is regarded as our very own "holy goalie". Had an excellent game last season v Nairn County and is very capable when called upon. Ally Ewen - Manager Ally joined FWFC in 2014 as Assistant Manger to former FWFC Manager, Calum MacLean . Ally joined from North Caledonian League side Muir of Ord Rovers FC, whom he had managed successfully for a number of years. In the season 2014/15 Calum and Ally led FWFC to their highest league finish for 24 years and collected the Simon Shields Memorial Trophy for the first time beating Clachnacuddin FC 2-1, this win also gave FWFC their first ever 4-wins-in-a-row in the Highland League. Ally was appointed Manager of FWFC after Calum MacLean stepped down in June 2015.Former Inverness Thistle and Ross County youth player, Ally has been coaching and managing for 12 years, winning a staggering 16 trophies in his time before joining the Fort, including 5 league titles.


FFc strips welcomed in uganda

Fraserburgh FC’s kit has found its way to Uganda thanks to the Assembly of God in Fraserburgh

“We are delighted that our old playing kit has gone to good use and it is quite humbling to think of something that we have basically thrown away has given so much pleasure to someone else.” Derek Watt of the AOG said, “In 2009 the first team of 10 of us visited Kampala Uganda Africa after listening to the Watoto children's choir singing at AOG central Fraserburgh. We felt called to build a home for the Orphaned and abandoned children that Watoto were looking after. This was the start of what has now been 5 trips to Uganda where a house, classroom, teachers Accommodation block, children's church and the latest Worship Academy have been built or funded. “Excellence" is imprinted upon everything Watoto does and during a visit to their Sustainability Farm we learned they had a Football team. Now upon meeting the team we discovered they had no kit and the football they were using was just a joke. Deciding to help out we got a collection together and bought Uganda football tops from the local market to give them a sense of excellence and team spirit we also gave them some Footballs. But during preparing for this 2015 trip Andrew was gifted the FFC kits and he knew exactly where to distribute these at. We had the great pleasure of providing the Watoto Farm team with a complete kit they now had new tops, shorts and socks something they never had. It’s something we take for granted we play the game discard the kits and replace them when we need to but to these guys you would think we had given them the world. Football is loved all over the world and to be able to let these guys look like a team and have the footballs to train like a team was a great thing to be able to do. We cannot Thank FFC enough for the kit that brought such smiles to guys that I suppose dream like we all did of being the next Ronaldo or Messi. At least with the new kits they are a step closer.


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Saturday 19th September 2015 Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Buckie Thistle 4-3 Huntly Buckie Thistle came from behind on to defeat Huntly in a seven-goal thriller, thanks mainly to a hat-trick from Kevin Fraser. Fraser put Buckie ahead with the opening goal in the 19th minute and 10 minutes later the Jags striker grabbed his second of the afternoon with a deflected shot. Iain Cruickshank pulled one back for the visitors shortly afterwards and just before the break he struck again to level things up at half-time. The Huntly comeback continued seven minutes into the second half, striker Dean Donaldson firing home to put them ahead for the first time in the match. Five minutes later it was all square once again when Shaun Carroll slotted home from the penalty spot. More drama was yet to come and Chris Hegarty saw his penalty saved by Fraser Hobday in the 84th minute, only for Fraser to complete his hat-trick in injury time and snatch victory for the home side. Formartine United 1-0 Fraserburgh A late winner from substitute Cammy Keith secured a vital three points for title-challenging Formartine, as boss Kris Hunter put one over his former charges Fraserburgh. A first half of few chances saw Neil Gauld volley just wide early on and Graeme Rodger’s header well saved by Paul Leask. Craig McKeown produced another excellent stop from Leask in the 54th minute with a superb side-foot effort. Broch missed the best chance of the match in the 66th minute, Steven Davidson somehow managing to fire straight at Andy Reid from only two yards out. Formartine won it three minutes from time when Rodger put substitute Keith through on goal and he slotted past Leask despite the best efforts of Russell McBride on the line. Fort William 3-5 Brora Rangers A hat-trick from Paul Brindle inspired Brora to victory at Claggan Park, in an eight-goal thriller. Brora started well and Brindle fired home the opener in the eighth minute after a long ball was flicked on by Steven Mackay. A cross from Zander Sutherland was headed back across goal by Mackay and Brindle headed home at the far post for his and Brora’s second on 22 minutes. The visitors went three up three minutes from the break, when an unmarked Mackay headed home from eight yards. Fort fought their way back into the match with two excellent strikes from John McLeod. A great ball in from Danny Macintosh picked out McLeod and he sent a superb header from 15 yards looping over Malin in the 50th minute. Shortly afterwards, McLeod gathered the ball 40 yards out, ran forward and sent a 25-yarad screamer beyond Malin. Ten minutes later a cross from Brindle evaded everyone and went straight into the far corner to restore Brora’s two-goal lead. Sutherland’s corner was then headed in by Grant Munro for number five. McLeod wasn’t done yet and he crashed a drive home from 18 yards in the 90th minute to complete his own treble and there was still time for him to see his penalty saved by Malin in injury-time.

Lossiemouth 0-2 Forres Mechanics Forres scored a comfortable win over Lossiemouth at Grant Park, with a goal in each half from striker Liam Baxter. The visitors went ahead in the seventh minute with their first chance of the game. A poor headed clearance fell to Liam Baxter and he smashed the ball low into the net. Ryan Green missed a good chance to level when he dragged his shot wide after good work from Tony Ross and Joao Rodrigues in the 25th minute. Forres keeper Stuart Knight saved well from Shawn Scott before the break and it remained 1-0 to the visitors at half-time. Lee Fraser almost found his own net with a mistimed header that went just past the post. Forres sealed the win when McGovern played Baxter through and he chipped Darren McConnachie for his and the visitors' second goal. Turriff United 6-1 Keith Nick Gray’s hat-trick helped Turriff earn a thumping win over Keith. United keeper Kevin Main saved a penalty from Kris Duncan early on and Gray opened the scoring just before the break, having latched on to a pass from Aaron McKenna. Cammy Bowden powered in a header on the hour mark, then Gray completed his hat-trick with two goals in the space of nine minutes. Allen MacKenzie got on the end of a cross from Andrew MacAskill to score Turriff’s fifth goal of the game and although Matthew McDonald hit a consolation for Keith, MacKenzie had the final say with a blistering strike. Rothes 1-3 Strathspey Thistle Josh Peters hit a double as Strathspey won at Rothes. The visitors broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Peters cut inside from the right-hand side and his shot flew through the legs of Matthew Mackie. Strathspey doubled their lead early in the second half after Rothes only managed to clear a corner to the edge of the box and Jordan Wardrope fired in a low drive. The hosts were reduced to 10 men when Mateusz Bobrowski was sent off following his second caution and shortly afterwards, Peters rounded Mackie to score. Liam Paterson pulled a goal back late on for Rothes with a neat finish following a corner. Nairn County 4-3 Clachnacuddin A hat-trick from talisman Conor Gethins gave Nairn a win over Clach at Station Park. The opening goal came in the 24th minute when Gregg Main hit the crossbar and Gethins was on hand head home. It was 2-0 just three minutes later, Robbie Duncanson finding Alan Pollock and he placed his shot in the bottom right-hand corner. Clach pulled one back when Michael Morrison headed past his own goalkeeper and soon afterwards they levelled through Blair Lawrie's superb chip. The visitors completed the turnaround in the 63rd minute, substitute Colin Maclean slotting the ball home from the penalty spot to put them in front. Nairn levelled again from another penalty, Gethins blasting home the equaliser eight minutes from time and he completed his hat-trick from the spot after Calum Macdonald's hand ball to snatch all three points for the Wee County.


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Wick Academy 0-1 Cove Rangers Cove maintained their 100% record in the Highland League by edging out Wick. The hosts threatened in the 25th minute when Steven Anderson Harrison’s shot was well saved by Stuart McKenzie. Connor Scully then came close to scoring for Cove, only to see his effort cleared off the Wick goal-line by Grant Steven. The only goal of the game arrived in the 70th minute when Scully latched on to a throw-in from Harry Milne to score. Daryl Nicol then twice hit the woodwork, first with a header and then a chip, as Cove emerged victorious. Saturday 26th September 2015 William Hill Scottish Cup First Round Nairn County 5-1 Selkirk Nairn County: Alan Pollock (21, 56), Conor Gethins (55), Sam Urquhart (77, 87) Selkirk: Jack Hay (14) Preston Athletic 2-3 Fort William Preston Athletic: Juan Belope (48) Reece Cochrane (87) Fort William: Donald MacPhee (10), John McLeod (47, 60) Strathspey Thistle 1-2 Edinburgh University Strathspey Thistle: Josh Peters (39) Edinburgh University: Jack Guthrie (56, 76) Wick Academy 2-2 Whitehill Welfare Wick Academy: Gary Weir (34), Steven Anderson Harrison (90+2) Whitehill Welfare: Callum Connelly (25), Andy Martin (90+4) Keith 1-5 Inverurie Loco Works Keith: Craig Cormack (54 pen) Inverurie Loco Works: Andy Hunter (12, 27), David Ross (31 pen, 51), Colin Charlesworth (90) Lossiemouth 1-4 Forres Mechanics Lossiemouth: David Chambers (21) Forres Mechanics: Craig McGovern (13), Dachi Khutsishvili (15), Lee Fraser (48), Liam Baxter (51 pen) Banks O’ Dee 2-3 Cove Rangers Banks O’ Dee: Eric Watson (45 og), Craig Duguid (55) Cove Rangers: Daniel Park (13), Jonny Smith (19), Roy McBain (88) Buckie Thistle 7-0 Rothes Buckie Thistle: Chris Angus (11, 13), Dennis Wyness (16, 41), Lewis Mackinnon (45), Robert Scott (65), Donnie Munro (86) Rothes:

Deveronvale 0-5 Clach Deveronvale: Clachnacuddin: Blair Lawrie (39, 73), Scott Davidson (75), Martin Callum (79), Daniel Maclennan (90) Formartine United 3-1 Gretna 2008 Formartine United: Scott Barbour (12), Johnny Crawford (59), Garry Wood (83 pen) Gretna: Dean Smith (42) Fraserburgh 3-2 Dalbeattie Star Fraserburgh: Graham Johnston (19 pen), Marc Lawrence (34, 37) Dalbeattie Star: Lewis Sloan (60), James McHarrie (63) Hawick Royal Albert 0-3 Huntly Hawick Royal Albert: Huntly: Gary McNamee (11), David Booth (24, 90+2) Wednesday 30th September 2015 Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield 1st Round Huntly 0-2 Cove Rangers Cove Rangers moved into the second round of the Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield with a comfortable victory over 10 man Huntly at Christie Park. Gary Davidson was sent off just before the hour mark after receiving his second yellow card and Cove took full advantage with Daryl Nicol netting on 72 minutes and Connor Scully sealing the win on 88 minutes. Turriff United 4-0 Banks O’ Dee Turriff United cemented their place in round two with a comprehensive victory over junior side Banks O’ Dee at the Haughs. Gary McGowan fired in a first half double with goals on 35 & 42 minutes. The home side extended their lead on 75 minutes thanks to Cammy Bowden’s powerful header and Jamie Beagrie finished matters off with a close range finish on 81 minutes. Thursday 1st October 2015 Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield 1st Round Deveronvale 4-0 Aberdeen University Managerless Deveronvale progressed to Round Two of the Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield, where the will have a home tie against Formartine United, with a relatively comfortable win over the young Varsity side. Connor Rennie gave the home side a slender first half lead netting after 26 minutes and Gary Harris doubled the lead on 69 minutes. Two late goals from Michael Ironside (88) and Michael Ross (90) gave the impression of an easy win for the Highland League side but the Uni boys gave as good as they got for long spells but couldn’t find a way through a resolute home defence.


William Hill Scottish Cup First Round Replay Whitehill Welfare v Wick Academy Wick make the long trip to Midlothian after the Lowland League side grabbed an injury time equaliser at Harmsworth Park last weekend. The visitors would face another cup tie against Nairn County in the Second Round if they can win the replay at Ferguson Park. Prediction: Away Win Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Brora Rangers v Turriff United Brora host Turriff at Dudgeon Pak in a top of the table clash, with only one point and one place separating the two sides in the league table. Brora have a full squad to choose from, while Turriff travel without Stuart Cumming, James Chalmers, Chris Herd and Kenny Mair. Prediction: Score Draw Clach v Formartine United Clach take on table-toppers Formartine at Grant Street, full of confidence after their crushing win at Deveronvale in the cup. They will be missing Jamie Doran who has returned to Ireland, while Calum Macdonald, Martin Callum and Ian Penwright are all unavailable. Gordon Morrison and Colin Maclean return to the squad. Formartine could hand a debut to new signing Jamie Masson, the former Dons midfielder joining the club this week on a short-term deal. Prediction: Score Draw Cove Rangers v Nairn County Cove have a 100 percent record in the league to protect against Nairn at North Lodge Park. Daniel Park and Roy McBain are back in the squad, but Dean Lawrie is unavailable. Nairn recorded an excellent cup win over Selkirk last week and will hope to continue that form tomorrow. Gregg Main and Calum Antell are out through suspension for this one. Prediction: Home Win Fraserburgh v Fort William The Broch are in good form at home and will look to continue that against Fort William at Bellslea. Aiden Combe is their only absentee tomorrow. Fort will be

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minus the services of vice-captain Iain MacLellan with an ankle injury and Lewis Campbell is on holiday. Danny Mackintosh, Ryan MacDonald, Matthew Grant, Andrew Hardwick and Scott Chisholm all return to the squad. Forres Mechanics v Rothes Home side Forres have Duncan Jones and Aaron Mclellan unavailable for the visit of Rothes. Scott Moore and Stuart Soane return to the squad and Chris Blackett could be involved after joining on loan from Caley Thistle. Simon Allan will have a late fitness test. Rothes will be without Mateusz Brobowski through suspension in their first outing since the resignation of Co-Managers Paul Lamberton and Willie Duncan. Committee members Russell Anderson and Derek Thomson take charge for the trip to Mosset Park. Prediction: Home Win Inverurie Loco Works v Lossiemouth Locos are in fine form, scoring nine goals in away wins at Keith and Deveronvale in their last two outings. Mark Souter is suspended for the home clash with Lossiemouth. The Coasters are without Tony Ross, Shawn Scott and Ryan Green through injury, while Willie Mathers and Kevin Duguid are offshore. Prediction: Home Win Keith v Huntly Keith have a doubt over Greg Smith for the visit of local rivals Huntly, as they look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Locos in the cup. Huntly’s Murray McCulloch is also doubtful after taking a knock on Wednesday, while Neale Davidson and Thomas Johnstone remain out. John Urquhart returns to the squad after being on holiday. Prediction: Away Win Strathspey Thistle v Buckie Thistle Jordan Wardrope is Strathspey’s only absentee as they look to bounce back to form at home to Buckie. Buckie have won 8 of their last 9 matches and still have Andy Burr, Andy Low and Kai Ross out injured. Sean Carroll comes back into the squad. Prediction: Away Win


Fraserburgh FC Supporters Club News We welcome everyone involved with Fort William to the Bellslea for today’s Highland League match. All at the supporters club were saddened by the sudden death of Graeme Hadden last week. Graeme was a regular both home and away with the Broch when he was at home from sea and will be greatly missed. We would like to express our condolences to his family and friends. He may be gone now but the “Happy Haddock” will never to be forgotten. Fort will be full of confidence after their fine 3 – 2 win away from home to Preston Athletic last week in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup. Fort William sit in 17th place in the league with 6 points from 10 matches played. In the corresponding fixture from last season the Broch won the game by three goals to nil, Scott Barbour grabbed 2 goals and William West the other. Last Saturday we won at home in a nail biting finish to Dalbeattie Star in the 1st round of the Scottish Cup. After scoring 3 unanswered goals in the 1st half of the game we looked as though we were on easy street, but the Star scored two early goals in the second half and we were unable to convert any of our chances. Let’s hope that both Fort and ourselves have a favourable draw in the 2nd round of the competition. We will be running a supporters bus to the Turriff game this Wednesday 7th of October which will leave from the Elizabethan Bar at 6:45pm. Bus prices are £8 for adults and £5 for others. We will also be running a supporters bus to the Aberdeenshire Cup Final on Saturday the10th October which will leave from the Elizabethan Bar at 12:30pm. Entry to the bus will be by ticket only and they will be on sale at today’s game, bus prices are £10 for adults and £5 for others. We hope to attract new members to the supporters 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. The hospitality raffle has been selling well and it will be drawn towards the end of the year. Tickets are on sale costing £2 a ticket with two winners enjoying some refreshments at a home game of their choice. Our bus info page will tell you the cost and times of bus travel, we leave for home right after the final whistle. The Supporters Club slot on Kinnaird Radio is back on and is broadcast live on most Thursday nights at 9.30pm. Tune in to Kinnaird Radio on 96.7fm or the radio show is now available wherever you live around the world as long as you have a computer with Internet access. The URL for any radio show on Kinnaird Radio is

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Scottish Cup 2nd Round Draw The draw for the second round of the William Hill Scottish Cup was made on Thursday 1st October and the Broch came out of the hat away to Turriff United. The tie is scheduled to take place on Saturday 24th October at The Haughs with a 3.00pm kick off. It will be the second time the clubs meet at Turriff this month with the Press & Journal Scottish Highland League match taking place on Wednesday 7th October at 8.00pm. The full draw is as follows Inverurie Loco Works v Edinburgh University Nairn County v Wick Academy or Whitehill Welfare Cumbernauld Colts v BSC Glasgow or Auchinleck Talbot University of Stirling v Queen's Park Turriff United v Fraserburgh Edinburgh City v Buckie Thistle Formartine United v Clyde Elgin City v Spartans East Kilbride v Forres Mechanics Brora Rangers v Arbroath Annan Athletic v Berwick Rangers East Fife v Stirling Albion Huntly v East Stirlingshire Lothian Thistle HV v Montrose Clachnacuddin v Linlithgow Rose Fort William v Cove Rangers Ties are due to be played on Saturday 24th October. Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield Draw The revised draw for the second round of the Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield. The ties are as follows: 2nd Round (to be played 28th October 2015) Keith v Cove Rangers Buckie Thistle v Fraserburgh Deveronvale v Formartine United Turriff United v Inverurie Loco Works Semi-finals (ties to be played TBA) Turriff United/Inverurie Loco Works v Buckie Thistle/Fraserburgh Keith/Cove Rangers v Deveronvale/Formartine United Re-arranged matches Fraserburgh’s home match against Huntly which was postponed due to the clubs involvement in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final next Saturday has been re-arranged for Wednesday 14th October kick off 8.00pm. There are no new dates yet for the matches at Cove Rangers and Forres Mechanics.

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Fixtures Saturday 3rd October 2015 William Hill Scottish Cup 1st Round Whtehill Welfare v Wick Academy Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Brora Rangers v Turriff United Clachnacuddin v Formartine United Cove Rangers v Nairn County (match being played at North Lodge Park, Pitmedden) Forres Mechanics v Rothes Fraserburgh v Fort William Inverurie Loco Works v Lossiemouth Keith v Huntly Strathspey Thistle v Buckie Thistle Fixtures Wednesday 7th October 2015 Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Buckie Thistle v Forres Mechanics Deveronvale v Cove Rangers Formartine United v Nairn County Fort William v Clachnacuddin Huntly v Brora Rangers Keith v Strathspey Thistle Lossiemouth v Wick Academy Rothes v Inverurie Loco Works Turriff United v Fraserburgh


The back pages showed there was still much uncertainty at the start of the 1963/64 season as to whether or not the Broch would continue. The Herald wrote “What’s a Town without a Team?” Just round the corner there came a saviour. Mr Peter Cameron, an Aberdeen businessman, was ready to back the Broch. Suddenly things didn’t look so bad. A couple of big names arrived, Tommy Ring (ex Clyde), Jimmy Milne (signed from Forfar and was with Hearts for a while) and Johnny Allen ex Dunfermline and Aberdeen. Has the dark clouds lifted enough for the Broch to turn the corner? Another team was elected to the Highland League, Brora Rangers from the far north of Scotland. With the Bellslea getting a makeover, we waited in anticipation for the start of the season. A 6-1 win in a friendly v Banks O’ Dee was a good start. The Broch team that day was: Stephen, Russell, MacLean, Brown, Milne, Smith, Allen, McDonald, Ingram, Christie, Ring. This whetted the fans appetite and the following Wednesday the Broch put 9 past the Toolies with Allen scoring 4, Ring (2), Summers (2) and Brown. On Saturday August 10th we played at home to Huntly in the League Cup. The queue to get into the Bellslea stretched along to the corner of the street, something that hadn’t been seen for a long time. The game started in sensational style. Young of Huntly hit the byline and crossed to Christie who flashed the ball past Thom to put Huntly 1-0 ahead in just 30 seconds. A Ring free-kick resulted in the Broch’s Christie heading home to make it 1-1. Allen made it 2-1 for the Broch on 27 minutes but Byers equalised for Huntly on the stroke of half time. There was no more scoring and the game ended 2-2. The attendance was estimated at nearly 2,000 proving that if there was a competitive team the crowds would come out. A 4-0 defeat at Peterhead followed with Billy Weir hitting a hat-trick. The next outing was a 3-1 home win against the Vale with Ewen grabbing a hat-trick. The reverse fixture saw the Broch win 3-2 at Banff with new signing George Kelly netting twice and James Ingram also on the scoresheet. The group finished though with a 5-0 drubbing at Huntly quickly followed by a 4-1 home defeat to local rivals Peterhead saw the Broch eliminated from the competition and Allen’s goals was just a consolation. It was back to League business. I though that the days of getting a tanking were past but the scoreline from Clach came through saying the Broch had lost 8-2!! Had the bubble burst? With a home tie the following week against Peterhead in the 1st Round of the Qualifying Cup it was a must win game to kick start the season. The match was played on 7th September and Peterhead took the game to the Broch and were 3-0 up after half an hour. The Broch looked dead and buried but Allen reduced the leeway before half time to give the home side hope. Kelly made it 3-2 on 48 minutes and they Broch were awarded a penalty on 73 minutes from which Meldrum gave Wood no chance. The Broch’s tails were up now and it was no surprise when Beattie gave the home side the lead on 80 minutes. It stayed that way and the Bellslea erupted with strains of come awa the Burgh. It had been a long time since the fans had invaded the pitch at the Bellslea. The next round saw a visit to Rothes and Kelly gave the visitors the lead on 31 minutes with Allen tapping into an empty net on 70 minutes to make it 2-0. Despite a late consolation the Broch had qualified for the quarter finals where they were drawn away to Brora.

Fraserburgh FC Results 1963/64 Highland League Cup Section matches Opponents Home Away Deveronvale 3-1 3-2 Huntly 2-2 0-5 Peterhead 1-4 0-4 Highland League Opponents Home Away Brora Rangers 4-1 0-4 Buckie Thistle 1-3 3-2 Clachnacuddin 0-3 2-8 Deveronvale 1-3 2-3 Elgin City 1-2 5-4 Forres Mechanics 1-1 0-3 Huntly 3-3 0-3 Inverness Caledonian 1-4 0-4 Inverness Thistle 2-3 2-5 Keith 3-2 1-0 Lossiemouth 3-3 2-7 Nairn County 1-6 1-3 Peterhead 0-0 0-2 Ross County 3-1 3-5 Rothes 4-1 3-1 Aberdeenshire Cup First Round vs Keith (h) W 3-2 Aberdeenshire Cup Semi Final vs Deveronvale (h) D 1-1 Aberdeenshire Cup Semi Final Replay vs Deveronvale (a) W 2-1 Qualifying Cup North 1st Round vs Peterhead (h) W 4-3 Qualifying Cup North 2nd Round vs Rothes (a) W 2-1 Qualifying Cup North Quarter Final vs Brora Rangers (a) W 4-1 Qualifying Cup North Semi Final vs Forres Mechanics (h) L 3-4 Scottish Cup 1st Round Vs Dunfermline Athletic (a) L 0-7


Marc Dickson, Defender, Age 27: Peterhead lad, Marc is one of the most senior players at the club now. He is regarded as one of the best full back/defensive midfield players in the league with his ball winning and passing ability and pops up with the odd goal as well. Marc has now made over 300 appearances for the club. Appearances: 338; Goals: 14 Courtney Cooper, Defender, Age 21: Courtney burst into the 1st team five seasons ago making his debut at Rothes and hasn’t looked back. Courtney can play at full back or in midfield, composed on the ball & a good passer. He has already racked up over 100 appearances for the club scoring a number of crucial goals. Appearances: 149; Goals: 25 Brian Hay, Defender, Age 26: Another young Broch loon who has become an invaluable member of the first team. Bryan is still relatively young but is very assured on the ball and calm under pressure and has the pace to keep up with most forwards. Been with the club for 9 years and has amassed over 250 appearances. Appearances: 264; Goals: 10 Ryan Cowie, Defender, Age 24: Ryan has been with the club for three seasons now having been signed from Turriff United. He is the younger brother of Mark and Dean Cowie and has a bright future ahead of him. He can play wide on either flank but was used more often at left full back last season. His delivery from the left and from corners and free kicks cause many dangerous situations for opponents. Appearances: 109; Goals: 7 Stuart Taylor, Defender, Age 21 One of Mark Cowie’s close season signings Stuart has previously played for Peterhead and Turriff United. Mainly operates as a right back although he can play at centre half as well. Stuart has already impressed with his defensive qualities and sure to feature prominently in the first team this season Appearances: 5; Goals: 0 John Chalmers, Midfielder, Age 21: Johnny has made over 100 competitive appearances for the first team now and is fast developing into a key member of the team. He has a good range of passes and not afraid to get stuck in despite coming up against more experienced opponents in the midfield engine room. Has also taken over penalty kick duties for the club. Appearances: 114; Goals: 8

Paul Leask, Goalkeeper, Age 26: This is Paul’s seventh season with the club taking over the No 1 shirt when Billy Gordon retired. Has now made over 200 appearances for the club and is an excellent shot stopper. Signed from Peterhead Paul was the Players Player of the Year in 2011. Out injured all of last season. Appearances: 211 Scott Cowe, Goalkeeper, Age 23: Scott rejoined the club in 2013 after a couple of years away. He commands his penalty area very well and can be heard barking out orders to his teammates from far afield. Good in one on one situations Scott shared the goalkeeping duties with Joe Barbour last season. Appearances: 51 Joe Barbour, Goalkeeper, Age 22: Joe is a local loon with a lot of promise. He has made several first team appearances and has also been loaned out at Junior level to gain valuable experience. Played an integral part in winning the Aberdeenshire Cup last season. Appearances: 20 Edward Flinn, Goalkeeper, Age 19: Young goalkeeper who joined the club last season having been on the books at St. Johnstone. Ed is likely to feature at U20 level this season. Cameron Buchan, Defender, Age 19: Cammy is in a similar position to Joe having made several first team appearances but mostly loaned out to Juniors clubs. He is very composed on the ball and good in the air and is an excellent dead ball taker. Appearances: 15; Goals: 0 Russell McBride, Defender/Striker, Age 37: Signed for the Broch 19 years ago but spent two seasons at Elgin City between that time. As club captain Russell is a great leader and one who the younger lads look up to. A tough tackling defender Russell is also very skilful and chips in with the odd goal at set pieces. Has now clocked up over 500 appearances and lifted the Aberdeenshire Cup last season at Kynoch Park. Appearances: 538; Goals: 92 Ryan Christie, Defender, Age 30: Ryan rejoined the club when Kris Hunter took over as manager and brings a wealth of experience and skill to the centre of defence. He suffered a serious injury two seasons ago and slowly made his way back to fitness playing twelve times last season and should make an impact again this season. He is a regular scorer from set pieces and penalty kicks. Appearances: 253; Goals: 32


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William West, Midfielder, Age 27: Willie is an assured midfield player with an eye for goal having notched 17 last season from an advanced role behind the strikers. He is another player who despite his young age has amassed over 350 appearances for the club. Scored his 100th goal for the club in the victory over Strathspey Thistle last season. He has a great range of passing and is excellent in the air can also adapt to a defensive role if required. Appearances: 397; Goals: 105 Dean Cowie, Midfielder, Age 28: Experienced campaigner Dean has rejoined the club after three seasons with Peterhead the last of which was blighted by injury. His experience will be vital as the Broch look to challenge for more honours and on his day there is not a better midfielder in the League. Appearances: 30; Goals: 8 Grant Thomson, Midfielder, Age 20: Grant joined the club three seasons ago from Ross County and has mainly played for the Aberdeenshire League side where he has excelled. Now a permanent fixture in the first team squad where he has impressed from a central midfield role. Appearances: 18; Goals: 0 Marc Lawrence, Midfielder, Age 17: Marc has joined the club on loan from Peterhead until January 2016 and has made an immediate impression being thrown in against Brora rangers and acquitting himself very well. Scored the winner against Nairn County on Saturday Appearances: 6; Goals: 3 Adam Cross, Midfielder, Age 17: Adam is similar to Hamish in build and looks like he will turn into a classy wide player. He has plenty of pace and is skilful on the ball. Likely to feature regularly for the U20s this season. Appearances: 2; Goals: 0 Graham Johnston, Forward, Age 29: Graham played for Scotland Schoolboys and has the capability to play in any position. One of the Broch’s and the Highland League’s best players on his day. Graham is the leading scorer at the club and has a happy knack of notching vital goals just like his double in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final victory over Buckie Thistle last season. He is the Broch’s main threat from set pieces. Appearances: 404; Goals: 152 Grant Noble, Forward, Age 28: Former Deveronvale and Turriff United player Grant joined towards the tail end 2012/3 season. Despite injury problems he featured on a regular basis last season scoring 3 times. He will be remembered for the

vital winner against Montrose in the Scottish Cup two years ago. Grant will be looking to fill the void left by Scott Barbour’s departure. Appearances: 59; Goals: 10 Peter Alexander Bruce, Forward, Age 25: P-A signed for the Broch on a permanent basis from Peterhead FC at the start of 2013/14 season having had several loan spells with the club. He is a tricky player, with two good feet and plenty of pace. He has a great shot on him and has found the net 38 times including the winner in the Aberdeenshire Cup Final last season. Appearances: 96; Goals: 38 Steven Davidson, Forward, Age 20: Steven actually made his debut against Nairn four seasons ago scoring in that game. He was farmed out to the Juniors to continue his development. Scored eight times last season from 27 appearances, he is good in the air and has a great shot on him as he has demonstrated notching several important goals. Appearances: 63; Goals: 12 Aidan Combe, Forward, Age 18: Joined the club last summer having previously played for Keith at under 17 level. It was during a match against the Broch where he came to the Broch’s attention with his attacking wing play and pace causing all sorts of problems for the Bellslea side. Scored his first goal for the club at Keith last April. Appearances: 26; Goals: 1 Jordi Walker, Forward, Age 18: Jordi made his debut as a substitute in the match against Deveronvale at Bellslea Park last season. He has earned this on the back of some impressive performances in the Aberdeenshire League and will look to push for a more regular first team slot. Appearances: 9; Goals: 0 Mark Cowie, Manager, Age 30: Mark took over as manager of the Broch when Kris Hunter decided to move to pastures new in April. His experience and calmness from his playing days will be of great assistance to the younger members of the playing squad. He is sure to bring fresh ideas to the team whilst staying true to the club’s philosophy of bringing through young talent. Appearances: 242; Goals: 25 Mark is ably assisted by James Duthie who has a wealth of experience at Highland League level, Alex Mair who has been on the Broch’s coaching staff for several years now and new faces Steve Doak goalkeeping coach, Brent Bruce fitness coach, Ross Cardno club physio and Leanne Reid assistant physio. There are also two community coaches Shelley Sutherland & Graeme Noble who play a tremendous role with the young age groups.


Dalbeattie Star match report

William Hill Scottish Cup 1st Round Saturday 26th September 2015 Fraserburgh v Dalbeattie Star, Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh Fraserburgh forced the first chance of the game when the ball broke to John Chalmers after Willie West’s shot was blocked but the young midfielders effort went well over the bar. Dalbeattie then created a chance when Greig Thorburn’s cross was headed over by Craig Fergusson. Tommy Muir then got clear of the Broch defence and found Lewis Sloan who crossed into the box for Justin Nicholl but he headed wide from a good position. On 10 minutes Ryan Cowie received a pass from his brother Dean and hammered in a shot from distance which went just wide. A dangerous cross into the middle by Graham Johnston went a begging as Willie West just failed to get on the end of the ball. The Broch took the lead on 19 minutes when Richard Maxwell handled a cross from Ryan Cowie in his box and Graham Johnston stepped up to hammer the ball into the bottom right corner past Darren Martin. A few minutes later a long free kick by Ryan Christie found West in the box but his header was saved by Martin. The Broch doubled their lead after 34 minutes after a period of pressure. Johnston’s effort was parried before Ryan Cowie saw his follow up blocked and Grant Noble then had his shot tipped over the bar for a corner. The kick to the back post by Ryan Cowie was headed home by Marc Lawrence for his second goal since joining on loan from Peterhead. The lead was increased to 3-0 on 37 minutes although it could have been so different after a stramash in the Broch penalty area somehow saw the ball ricochet off the bar to safety. The clearance fell to Grant Noble who fed Johnston and his cut back to the edge of the box found Lawrence who swept home his second of the match. The visitors must have felt hard done by after giving so much to get back into the game and they had one final chance in the first half when a mistake in the Broch defence saw James McHarrie set up Tommy Muir but his effort went side of the post. Half Time: Fraserburgh 3 Dalbeattie 0

The second half started with the Dalbeattie trying to get back into the game and James McHarrie crossed from the left into the six yard box to Tommy Muir but he couldn’t hit the target. A minute later the ball broke for Craig Neill but his shot cracked against the post and went wide of the goal. Star were doing all the pressing and another good chance passed by when a free kick by Justin Nicholl was cleared to James McHarrie but he shot wide. The Broch’s attacks were becoming sporadic but a good move between Ryan Cowie and Willie West released Graham Johnston on the left and he cut inside his marker and curled a shot just wide of the post. A minute later the Broch had another chance when Scott Cowe’s long clearance fell to West but the Dalbeattie keeper blocked. On 60 minutes Dalbeattie got back into the game when Noble gave away a free kick on the edge of the box and Lewis Sloan curled home a beauty from 20 yards. Three minutes later it was 3-2 when a ball down the right wing found James McHarrie who shot at Cowe and despite initially saving the effort the ball squirmed away from him and into the net. Dalbeattie were searching for an equaliser and Cowe had to be sharp to save from Justin Nicholl with McHarrie failing to capitalize from the rebound. Marc Dickson then crashed a shot off the woodwork at the other end before Cowe saved well from Thorburn. Full Time: Fraserburgh 3 Dalbeattie Star 2 Fraserburgh: Scott Cowe, Stuart Taylor, Russell McBride, Ryan Cowie, Ryan Christie, Dean Cowie, John Chalmers, Willie West, Marc Lawrence (Courtney Cooper 66), Graham Johnston, Grant Noble (Marc Dickson 66). Subs: Cameron Buchan, Steven Davidson, Jordi Walker, Joe Barbour. Scorers: Johnston (19 pen), Marc Lawrence (34 & 37) Dalbeattie Star: Darren Martin, Richard Maxwell, Greig Thorburn, Lewis Todd (Dean Fyfe 46), Stuart MacPherson, Craig Neill, Justin Nicholl (Graeme Bell 78), Craig Fergusson, Tommy Muir, Lewis Sloan, James McHarrie. Subs: Jonathan Baxter, David Proudlock, Lee Wells, Alistair Cathro. Scorers: Lewis Sloan (60), James McHarrie (63) Referee: Liam Duncan


What a journey this would be at that time the bus would leave at 6am!! There was no Kessock Bridge in those days, just straight up the Struie and keep going. It was worse if you were up there in early December as no floodlights meant a 2 0’clock kick off!! The match was played on 5th October and the Broch took the lead from John Kane’s strike on 30 minutes and he added a second, Doshie Noble who had sustained an injury but kept playing got a third and John Allan added a fourth for the Broch. McRae scored a consolation for Brora late on but the Broch had triumphed 4-1 which meant a place in the Scottish Cup with the dream of a tie against Rangers or Hibs to come. It was back down to earth the following Saturday though as the Burgh lost 4-1 at home to Caley. The team knew they would have to buck up their ideas in the semi final which would be at home to Forres mechanics on Saturday 19th October. The game was also to be televised although in those days it was black and white. Forres’ strip was all white with a yellow and chocolate hoop on the shirts. The teams were: Broch Curran, Russell, Carroll, Brown, Milne, Smith, Davidson, Fowler, Allan, Kane, Meldrum. Forres: McDonald, Cochill, Noble, McIvor, Nisbet, Main, Shaw, Beveridge, Cormie, Roy, Dingwall. Referee – Mr J P Barclay (Kirkcaldy). Forres won the toss and elected to kick into a stiff breeze. The Broch kicked too many long balls which the wind simply caught and went out for goal kicks. Tragedy struck the Broch after 7 minutes when a Russell pass back slipped past Curran’s reach and rolled into the net to make it 1-0 to Forres. On 18 minutes Dingwall doubled Forres’ lead but Allan pulled one back on 26 minutes and Meldrum hit the net to make it 2-2 at half time. Roy put Forres 3-2 up on the hour mark but Allan restored parity on 70 minutes for the Broch. Shaw scored on 73 minutes for Forres to settle the tie with the final score in a pulsating game Broch 3 Forres Mechanics 4. The Can Cans went on to lift the trophy by beating Buckie Thistle 8-4 over two legs. A season ticket at the Bellslea at that time cost £2.5/-. You’re lucky if you get a pint these days for that money. The amateur league was also in full swing. Sandhaven topped the league with Pittulie, Toolies, Lads Club, Inver St Cairn chasing, with a new up and coming side, while St Modans were making heavy weather of it. One score was Pittulie 10 St Modans 3 with a young George Malley scoring. There weren’t many young teams willing to have a go in the amateur league but St Modans developed into a household name in the local game. A string of their players progressed to play for the Broch – George Malley, Nigel Hunter, Davie Anderson, Robbie McDonald to name but a few. Back to league business and after a 3-2 win over Buckie Thistle with Kane grabbing a couple and Brown also scoring the Broch got ready for the visit of new boys Brora to the Bellslea on 2nd November. The pace of the game was too much for Brora. Broch went 1-0 up after 21 minutes, Allan added his second on 30 minutes to put the Broch 2-0 up and Kane made it 3-0 after 38 minutes. Ingram completed the first half scoring with a goal 5 minutes before the break. The Broch eased off during the second half and Reid pulled a goal back for the visitors to make the final score Broch 4 Brora 1. The Scottish Cup draw was made and the Broch were drawn away to Jock Stein’s Dunfermline Athletic side what a tie!!

The following week Broch fans were greeted with the headline “Broch sign ex Celtic star Fernie”. He lined up against Keith on Saturday 7th December and despite putting through his own goal Allan scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 win for the Black and Whites. Fernie only stayed on for a couple of games as he was looking for a managerial job. The Following week it was the return fixture at Keith. The Broch won 1-0 thanks to a goal from George Noble. The Broch lost their next 4 games though including a 6-1 reverse at home to Nairn before the Scottish Cup tie loomed at East End Park. On Saturday 25th January 1964 the Broch set off for Dunfermline. The teams were – Dunfermline: Herriott, W. Callaghan, Lunn, Smith, McLean, Miller, Wilson, Peebles, Dickson, Kerry, T. Callaghan. Broch: Curran, McCann, Forrest, Bruce, Milne, Carroll, Davidson, Kane, Allan, Fowler, Ewan. As everyone suspected the Broch were on a hiding to nothing. The final score was 7-0, with Dickson (5), Kerry and Peebles scoring. Brian McCann was a shock choice at right back as he had been out injured for a few weeks. Since both teams played in black and white a change of strip was required. As the Broch didn’t have a second kit they played in the Toolies kit, white shirts with a blue collar and blue shorts. After the game it was decided that the club would adopt an all local policy (seems familiar) with eleven players being put up for sale including Tommy Ring and George Kelly. The next game was a home to Keith in the Aberdeenshire Cup. This saw a 3-2 win for the Broch with Allan scoring twice and Ewen netting as well. A home tie against Deveronvale followed in the semi finals. With six home grown players in the team there seemed to be a bit more fight. On 25 minutes the Vale took the lead when Curran kicked a clearance against McDonald and the ball rebounded into the net. Allan salvaged the tie for the Broch though with a penalty. The replay started in sensational fashion with Vale taking the lead after 30 seconds. Forsyth equalised after 16 minutes and Eddie Noble scored a tremendous solo goal going on a mazy run and beating three defenders before crashing the ball into the net to put the Broch in the final. Allan scored another hat-trick in the 4-1 win against Rothes to set things up nicely for the re-arranged game against Peterhead. However the weather took its toll with lashing rain and high winds and a half time score of 0-0 saw the game abandoned at that point. The local lads were doing the club proud but after a 3-3 with Lossiemouth four away defeats on the trot against Brora (0-4), Forres (0-3), Inverness Thistle (2-5) and the Lossiemouth (2-7) the team were brought back down to earth. The final home game of the season saw a 3-1 win over Ross County with two goals from Allan and a piledriver from Noble. As for the Aberdeenshire Cup Final that was a long story but to keep things short Buckie Thistle scratched and the cup was awarded to the Broch without kicking a ball. So another season had come and gone. The club had made it through a bit of a struggle at times with survival still not guaranteed. The Broch finished in 13th place or fourth bottom if you prefer however the Mogganers were 14th so that was something to cheer us up.


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Mascot for the Dalbeattie Star match Jamie Geddes with Russell McBride, match referee Liam Duncan and Dalbeattie Star captain Richard Maxwell. Jamie’s favourite Broch player is Willie West.

Brian Hay pictured above with some of the Broch stars of the future. The youngsters are taking part in the Matchday Community activities which are arranged by Community Coach Shelley Sutherland.


Our U20 side play in the SFA Youth Cup and also the Aberdeenshire & District League. The SFA Youth Cup is strictly for players born on or after the 1st January 1995. The Aberdeenshire & District League is predominantly made up of players born on or after the 1st January 1994 although three over age players can be listed in the pool of 16. Fraserburgh Fixtures 2015-16 Sunday 23rd August 2015 Inverurie Loco Works 2-5 Fraserburgh (Little Big Shot Scottish FA Youth Cup) Friday 18th September 2015 Aberdeen 6-1 Fraserburgh (Little Big Shot Scottish FA Youth Cup) Monday 21st September 2015 Fraserburgh 4-1 Aberdeen University Monday 12th October 2015 Inverurie Loco Works v Fraserburgh Monday 19th October 2015 Turriff United v Fraserburgh Monday 2nd November 2015 Fraserburgh v Banks O’ Dee Monday 16th November 2015 Buckie Thistle v Fraserburgh Monday 30th November 2015 Fraserburgh v Cove Rangers Monday 7th December 2015 Formartine United v Fraserburgh Monday 21st December 2015 Fraserburgh v Huntly Sunday 10th January 2016 Keith v Fraserburgh Monday 25th January 2015 Fraserburgh v Deveronvale Fraserburgh FC take part in the SHFL U17 Youth Development League where no scores are taken and the games are purely for the development of young talent from the area. Please check local press for match details. Fraserburgh Fixtures 2015-16 Tuesday 25th August 2015 Inverurie Loco Works 1-1 Fraserburgh Monday 31st August 2015 Fraserburgh 10-1 Turriff United Monday 14th September 2015 Banks O’ Dee 3-0 Fraserburgh Monday 28th September 2015 Fraserburgh 3-2 Cove Rangers Monday 9th November 2015 Formartine United v Fraserburgh Monday 23rd November 2015 Keith v Fraserburgh Monday 14th December 2015 Fraserburgh v Huntly Monday 18th January 2016 Huntly v Fraserburgh Monday 1st February 2016 Fraserburgh v Keith Monday 8th February 2016 Fraserburgh v Formartine United Monday 15th February 2016 Fraserburgh v Cove Rangers Monday 22nd February 2016 Fraserburgh v Banks O’ Dee Monday 29th February 2016 Turriff United v Fraserburgh Monday 7th March 2016 Fraserburgh v Inverurie Loco Works

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