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2018 COVE RANGERS FC
MATCH PROGRAMME 2017/18
ISSUE 10 - £1.50
COVE RANGERS v ROTHES
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Saturday 24th February 2018 - Kick off 3pm
BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE CUP
FIRST ROUND
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SECRETARY’S REPORT Today it gives me pleasure to welcome everyone from Rothes FC to Harlaw Park as we begin the defence of the Breedon Cup. Rothes are having a really good Season and we know we will have to be at our best this afternoon to get through to the next Round. Whilst we were cantering to a 5-0 win at Keith last Saturday they were part of a ten goal thriller at Lossiemouth coming out on top by 6-4. Tuesday saw us lift the Morrison Motors ( Turriff ) Aberdeenshire Shield with a 5-2 win over Banks O’ Dee at Inverurie. As expected the Dee came out of the traps flying and gave us a scare early on but once we settled into our rhythm there was only ever going to one winner. Goals from Mitch Megginson (2), Ryan Stott, Nick Gray and an own goal saw us lift the Trophy for the fourth time. Now it is back to the small matter of defending the Breedon Cup which we won against Formartine United at the Bellslea in April last year. This won’t be easy as we try to juggle this trophy in amongst the twelve league matches we still have to play. It will be horses for courses as they say and john will have to make changes game by game to keep players fresh. One or two picked up niggling injuries on Tuesday night so there could be quite a few changes to the side today as we look ahead to Wednesday night when we face Brora Rangers who are still on the fringes of the title race. Next Saturday we face Rothes again at Inverurie but this time on league business before Nairn County come calling the following Wednesday night. Enjoy today’s match. Duncan Little Club Secretary
FIXTURES / TABLE Saturday 24th February 2018 - Kick off 3pm Breedon Highland League Cup Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Brora Rangers V Turriff United Buckie Thistle V Inverurie Locos Cove Rangers V Rothes Fraserburgh V Lossiemouth Forres Mechanics V Deveronvale Keith V Nairn County Strathspey Thistle V Huntly Wick Academy V Clachnacuddin SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON 2017/18 CLUB P W D L GF GA GD PT Cove Rangers 22 20 2 0 91 13 78 62 Fraserburgh 24 17 4 3 84 26 58 55 Inverurie Loco Works 25 17 3 5 73 29 44 54 Formartine United 25 17 1 7 85 37 48 52 Forres Mechanics 24 14 3 7 60 40 20 45 Buckie Thistle 26 13 4 9 64 44 20 43 Brora Rangers 21 13 2 6 62 25 37 41 Rothes 25 12 4 9 67 52 15 40 Huntly 26 12 3 11 52 63 -11 39 Deveronvale 25 11 2 12 55 59 -4 35 Nairn County 23 11 2 10 43 55 -12 35 Clachnacuddin 26 9 6 11 40 49 -9 33 Wick Academy 20 7 6 7 39 35 4 27 Turriff United 22 7 3 12 30 46 -16 24 Lossiemouth 26 4 2 20 36 90 -54 14 Keith 27 3 2 22 33 80 -47 11 Strathspey Thistle 24 3 1 20 16 90 -74 10 Fort William 21 0 2 19 19 116 -97 2 COVE RANGERS UPCOMING FIXTURES: Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Wednesday 28th February 2018 - Cove Rangers V Brora Rangers K.O. 8pm Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Saturday 3rd March 2018 - Cove Rangers V Rothes K.O. 3pm
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JOHN’S VIEWS
Today we welcome Rothes to Harlaw Park as we commence our journey in the Breedon
Highland League Cup.
I must start by reflecting on our Scottish Cup game against Falkirk in the William Hill Scottish
Cup. Although we lost the game, what a day for the club with a near 1700 spectator turn
out. It certainly whets the clubs’ appetite to progress further within the Scottish Leagues.
After losing a goal within the first two minutes, we managed to get ourselves back in the
game a minute later through a superb Mitch Megginson goal. We lost two goals in the first
three minutes of the second half but the boys showed tremendous character and effort
throughout. At halftime, Falkirk would have been delighted with the score even. As you
step up the divisions, finer margins separate games and it was a case of Falkirk capitalising
on the chances they were presented with. That game was never going to define our season
so it’s back to domestic duty today and another tough League Cup encounter. Since the
Falkirk game, we’ve managed to navigate a good victory against Keith in the league last
Saturday where a great second half performance provided a five-goal victory. On Tuesday
night at Harlaw Park, we managed to win the Aberdeenshire Shield by defeating Banks O
Dee 5-2. The game itself was tight in spells but overall, we were worthy winners. It’s great
to get our first piece of silverware this season also.
Please get behind the players today as usual.
John
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VIEW FROM THE BOARDROOM Today we welcome all directors, committee, players and supporters from Rothes to Inverurie for our scheduled home tie in the Breedon Highland League Cup. Having held our board meeting last week, a big topic of reflection was on our William Hill Scottish Cup game against Falkirk. Although we ended up losing the game 3-1, the entire match day experience was something we can truly learn from. After weeks of preparation, meetings with the police and Inverurie Locos, the final plan was put in place. The game was in a bit of doubt on Friday night and even into Saturday morning but thankfully it was given the green light after an early morning pitch inspection. The level of match day operation for a game such as that is alien to all clubs at our level. However, it does illustrate the work required to put a game of that magnitude on. The policing, stewarding, turnstile operations, fan segregation and boardroom protocol certainly moves up several notches. General feedback from the game itself was very positive from the police and all concerned in terms of ensuring the match day experience was as seamless as possible. I think the majority of the near 1700 crowd certainly enjoyed the day. Although we lost the game, it’s an experience that will definitely stand us in good stead going forward. Last Saturday we were in action against Keith in the league. After a cagey first half where both teams failed to score, John made two substitutions at halftime which certainly sparked a level of performance in the second half we are more used to. Having eventually managed to win the game 5-0, it was great to see five different goal scorers also courtesy of Mitch Megginson, Ryan Strachan, Ryan Stott, Jamie Masson and Jonny Smith. Last Tuesday night we contested the Morrison Motors (Turriff) Aberdeenshire Shield final against Banks O Dee. After a sluggish start to the game where we went 1-0 down after two minutes, Mitch Megginson equalised on the half hour mark before Ryan Stott netted just before the break. Banks O Dee managed to level the score five minutes into the second half but further goals from Mitch Megginson, an own goal from Liam McCall and a Nicky Gray strike two minutes from time sealed a superb 5-2 victory to claim our first silverware of the season. I’m sure most of you will have seen significant progress on the new stadium with recent photos released on social media. It’s great to see things finally taking shape as the floodlights are now installed and with pitch preparation works nearly complete. There’s been a couple of additions to the stadium which I’m sure will lead to supporters enjoying the match day experience even more. Once we are in a position to convey more details on this, we’ll share what we can with the supporters group. You’ll see on the back of today’s programme our next dinner at the Marcliffe on Friday 20th April 2018 will be headlined by Gary Lineker. Again, it’s another admirable speaker we’ve managed to land in terms of his footballing and media career. Please get it touch should you require a table booking as the event will sell out quickly. Looking ahead to the season end, we still have a number of really important games to play. This is the time of the season where pitches are heavy, suspensions kick in and injuries can mount. We just hope that the games continue to get played as planned to avoid any more fixture pile ups. Enjoy today’s game. CRFC Board of Directors
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
Stuart McKenzie - Goalkeeper. Age 29, born Aberdeen. Signed for Cove in May 2015 after spending
two years at Montrose. As everyone knows from both his spells with the Club he commands his box
well and is a great shot stopper.
John McCafferty - Goalkeeper. Age 32, born Dundee. Signed in July 2015 having previously played
with Montrose alongside Stuart Mckenzie. He continues to put pressure on Stuart for the No. 1 spot
and keep him on his toes. Also acts as our Goalkeeping Coach.
Grant Campbell - Defender. Age 27, born Wick. Signed for Cove in December 2015 from Wick
Academy. A top-class defender who can also play in midfield. Has a tremendous commitment
to the game as was proved when he travelled weekly from his home in Cove to turn out for the
Scorries. Sponsored by: Aberdeen Audi
Dean Lawrie - Defender. Age 28, born Aberdeen. Formerly with Cove Boys Club, Dean has
performed consistently well over the past nine Seasons after his promotion from the Under 19 side.
He is comfortable playing in any left sided position and is an important member of the side.
Darryn Kelly - Defender. Age 29, born Greenock. Signed from Culter JFC in July 2014 where he won
every local Junior honour. Has established himself in the heart of the Cove defence and hopefully
will remain there for many years to come. Voted Players Player of the year last Season.
Eric Watson - Defender. Age 35, born Dundee. Signed in July 2007 from Tayport Juniors having
previously played with Montrose Roselea. A strong player with terrific pace and good distribution
of the ball. Has a tremendous goal scoring rate for a defender. He drives the team forward at every
opportunity. Sponsored by: George Stewart
Alan Redford - Defender. Age 37, born Aberdeen. Signed for Cove in July 2010 having previously
played with Huntly. A versatile player who can perform highly in any defensive role. Looking to
continue his good form of last Season into this one.
Harry Milne - Defender. Age 20, born Aberdeen. Signed for the Club in September 2014 and was
loaned out to Culter Juniors in his first Season. Has now established himself in the side and will be
looking to push on this Season.
Sponsored by: Red Evolution
Scott Ross - Defender. Age 26, born Aberdeen. Signed for the Club in September 2017 from
Peterhead FC. A strong tackling player with a good turn of pace who has slotted straight into the
side and looks like staying there for many years to come.
Daniel Park - Midfield/Forward. Age 27, born Aberdeen. Signed in June 2014 from Formartine
United. Now in his second spell with the Club, Daniel has just signed a new three year contract and
is looking to gain a permanent place in the side. Has terrific pace and is a dead ball specialist.
The opportunity is available to sponsor a first team pool player and members of the management team for the
entire playing season. Cost: £120 + VAT per season.PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
Sam Burnett - Midfielder. Age 20, born Aberdeen. Signed in September 2014 having previously
been with Arbroath. Was a regular in our Aberdeenshire League winning side in Season 2014/15 but
has now established himself at First Team level.
Jamie Masson - Midfield. Age 24, born Aberdeen. Signed in July 2017 having previously played with
Formartine United. Has proved to be one of the SHFL’s top players over the past few Seasons and
we all look forward to this continuing as we try to regain the Title.
Sponsored by: Aberdeen Audi
Ryan Strachan - Midfield. Age 27, born Aberdeen. Signed in June 2017 having previously played
with Peterhead FC. A versatile player who can also play in defence. His experience will prove
invaluable to the side and he will be a huge influence on those around him.
Sam Robertson - Midfield. Age 20, born Aberdeen. Signed in July 2017 having previously been full-
time with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Prefers to play on the right side. Has a great turn of pace and
delivers a superb cross.
Ryan Stott - Striker, Age 28, born Aberdeen. Signed for a 2nd spell with the Club in June 2016. Has
a great turn of pace and can unleash a great strike on goal with his left foot.
Jonny Smith - Striker, Age 28, born Wigan. Signed for Cove in December 2013 from Keith FC.
Previously played for Peterhead in Scottish League after moving north. A prolific goalscorer who
fitted into our style of play quickly and it is hoped he will continue to find the net on a regular basis
now his injuries of last Season have cleared up.
Mitchel Megginson - Striker. Age 25, born Aberdeen. Signed for Cove in June 2016. His SPFL
experience with Aberdeen, Dumbarton, Raith Rovers and Alloa Athletic proved invaluable to the
side and he finished our top Goalscorer last Season. More of the same will do nicely this Season
Paul McManus -Striker. Age 34, born Kirkcaldy. Signed for Cove earlier this year having previously
played for a host of SPFL Clubs. He holds the ball up well and is a proven goalscorer who will be
invaluable to us this Season.
Sponsored by: Uac Studios
Connor Scully - Striker. Age 24, born Aberdeen. Signed for Cove in June 2012 from Dee Boys Club.
Had loan spells with Dyce Junior and Banchory St. Ternan but was recalled four Seasons ago and
quickly established himself in the 1st team Squad. Now looking to push on and gain a permanent
starting place.
Nicky Gray - Striker. Age 25, born Aberdeen. Signed for the Club in March 2017 from Turriff United.
Previously with Banks O’ Dee. Will add extra firepower up front as the Club attempts to regain the
Title.
The opportunity is available to sponsor a first team pool player and members of the management team for the
entire playing season. Cost: £120 + VAT per season.FIXTURES & TEAMLINES
DATE OPPOSITION GAME H/A F A GROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
29.07.17 Huntly SHFL H 5 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson1 D.Kelly D.Park
02.08.17 Strathspey Thistle SHFL A 8 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson1 D.Kelly D.Park3
05.08.17 Fort William SHFL H 8 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie G.Campbell1 H.Milne R.Strachan1 E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park1
12.08.17 Inverurie Locos SHFL A 2 1 - S.McKenzie G.Campbell •H.Milne R.Strachan A.Redford D.Kelly D.Park
15.08.17 Stenhousemuir IBC A 2 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly •D.Park
19.08.17 Fraserburgh SHFL H 1 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie •A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park
23.08.17 Huntly AC A 3 0 - S.McKenzie R.Strachan D.Lawrie S.Burnett E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson
26.08.17 Forres Mechanics SHFL A 2 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan •E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park
30.08.17 Deveronvale SHFL H 4 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Burnett3 H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson
02.09.17 Hamilton U20 IBC A 3 1 - S.McKenzie A.Redford •H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park
06.09.17 Keith AC A 3 0 - J.McCafferty S.Burnett H.Milne G.Campbell S.Ross D.Kelly S.Robertson
09.09.17 Clachnacuddin SHFL A 4 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford •H.Milne R.Strachan1 E.Watson •D.Kelly D.Park
13.09.17 Turriff United SHFL H 5 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Burnett H.Milne2 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park1
16.09.17 Nairn County SHFL A 8 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne1 R.Strachan1 E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park2
30.09.17 Wick Academy SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSPTONED DUE TO WICK ACADEMY’S INVOLVEMENT IN WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP REPLAY
30.09.17 Formartine United SHFL A 4 0 - S.McKenzie S.Burnett1 H.Milne1 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park1
04.10.17 Deveronvale AC A 5 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford1 H.Milne1 R.Strachan S.Ross D.Kelly C.Scully2
07.10.17 Crusaders IBC H 0 3 Forfar S.McKenzie •S.Ross •H.Milne R.Strachan •E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park
14.10.17 Nairn County SC A 2 1 - S.McKenzie A.Redford •H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park
18.10.17 Buckie Thistle SHFL H 7 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne1 S.Ross •E.Watson D.Kelly C.Scully
21.10.17 Keith SHFL H 6 2 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Burnett H.Milne1 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson
25.10.17 Rothes SHFL A 1 1 S.McKenzie S.Ross A.Redford R.Strachan1 •E.Watson D.Kelly C.Scully
28.10.17 Lossiemouth SHFL H 2 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park
04.11.17 Formartine United AC - 0 1 PETERHEAD S.McKenzie S.Ross •H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson •D.Kelly S.Burnett
11.11.17 Huntly SHFL A 3 1 - S.McKenzie A.Redford •H.Milne1 G.Campbell •E.Watson •S.Ross •D.Park
18.11.17 Airdrie SC A 3 2 - S.McKenzie •A.Redford H.Milne2 R.Strachan •E.Watson S.Ross1 S.Burnett
25.11.17 Fort William SHFL A - - - MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH
29.11.17 Strathspey Thistle SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
02.12.17 Inverurie Locos SHFL H 4 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford D.Lawrie S.Ross E.Watson H.Milne R.Stott1
09.12.17 Fraserburgh SHFL A - - - MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH
16.12.17 Forres Mechanics SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO FROSTBOUND PITCH
20.12.17 Formartine United AS A 3 2 - S.McKenzie A.Redford •H.Milne R.Strachan S.Ross •D.Kelly C.Scully
23.12.17 Deveronvale SHFL A 3 2 - S.McKenzie S.Burnett H.Milne R.Strachan1 E.Watson S,Ross J.Masson1
30.12.17 Buckie Thistle SHFL A 2 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford S.Ross •R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson1
13.01.18 Turriff United SHFL A 4 0 - S.McKenzie G.Campbell A.Redford •S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly •C.Scully
27.01.18 Turriff United AS A 4 0 - S.McKenzie A.Redford D.Lawrie R.Strachan S.Ross D.Kelly •S.Robertson
27.01.18 Wick Academy SHFL A - - - POSTPONED DUE TO WICK ACADEMY PLAYING IN BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE CUP
30.01.18 Formartine United SC A 2 0 - S.McKenzie S.Ross A.Redford R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson
03.02.18 Formartine United SHFL H 3 2 ILWFC S.McKenzie •S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan1 E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson
10.02.18 Falkirk SC H 1 3 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross A.Redford R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson
14.02.18 Clachnacuddin SHFL H - - ILWFC POSTPONED DUE TO FROZEN PITCH
17.02.18 Keith SHFL A 5 0 - S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan1 D.Lawrie D.Kelly C.Scully
20.02.18 Banks O Dee AS - 5 2 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan •E.Watson D.Kelly •D.Park
24.02.18 Rothes HLC H - - ILWFC - - - - - - -
28.02.18 Brora Rangers SHFL H - - ILWFC - - - - - - -
03.03.18 Rothes SHFL H - - ILWFC - - - - - - -
07.03.18 Nairn County SHFL H - - ILWFC - - - - - - -
SHFL League Cup
10.03.18 Semi Finals
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24.03.18 Lossiemouth SHFL A - - - - - - - - - -
SHFL League Cup
31.03.18 Final
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14.04.18 Brora Rangers SHFL A - - - - - - - - - -
APPEARANCES & GOAL SCORERS
GK GK DF DF DF DF DF DF DF/MF DF/MF MF
Player: S.McKenzie J.McCafferty A.Redford D.Lawrie E.Watson D.Kelly H.Milne S.Ross G.Campbell R.Strachan S.Burnett
Apps: 35 1 25 14 31 33 34 24 31 36 26
Goals: 0 0 1 0 2 0 11 1 1 9 5APPEARANCES & SCORERS
8 9 10 11 SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB
G.Campbell P.McManus1 J.Smith3 C.Scully S.Burnett7 N.Gray9 R.Stott11 M.McDonald D.Lawrie S.Robertson J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson2 C.Scully R.Stott1 •D.Lawrie5 S.Burnett M.McDonald S.Robertson10 J.Masson1 7 - J.McCafferty
S.Burnett1 M.Megginson3 J.Masson1 R.Stott C.Scully11 A.Redford D.Lawrie5 P.McManus S.Robertson6 M.McDonald J.McCafferty
•S.Burnett M.Megginson C.Scully1 R.Stott J.Masson10 N.Gray D.Lawrie8 S.Robertson M.McDonald9 - J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson1 P.McManus J.Masson R.Stott10 C.Scully S.Burnett8 D.Lawrie7 N.Gray M.McDonald J.McCafferty
•G.Campbell M.Megginson1 J.Masson R.Stott C.Scully P.McManus7 D.Lawrie11 N.Gray S,Burnett10 S.Robertson J.McCafferty
C.Scully P.McManus1 J.Masson N.Gray2 M.Megginson11 D.Park9 H.Milne A.Redford G.Campbell H.McLeod7 J.McCafferty
•G.Campbell M.Megginson1 C.Scully J.Masson1 P.McManus7 S.Burnett8 N.Gray D.Lawrie S.Robertson11 H.McLeod J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson1 P.McManus C.Scully J.Masson11 D.Park7 N.Gray10 A.Redford H.McLeod - J.McCafferty
•G.Campbell M.Megginson2 P.McManus J.Masson1 C.Scully9 N.Gray7 S.Robertson S.Burnett10 - - J.McCafferty
J.Masson1 M.Megginson N.Gray1 C.Scully D.Park1 10 R.Strachan3 A.Redford E.Watson H.McLeod7 - S.McKenzie
G.Campbell •M.Megginson2 P.McManus J.Masson1 C.Scully10 S.Burnett3 N.Gray S.Robertson H.McLeod9 D.Lawrie J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson R.Strachan J.Masson2 C.Scully9 D.Lawrie5 S.Robertson7 N.Gray H.McLeod A.Redford J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson3 J.Masson S.Burnett S.Ross6 C.Scully1 10 S.Robertson P.McManus2 D.Lawrie H.McLeod J.McCafferty
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G.Campbell M.Megginson1 R.Strachan J.Masson C.Scully9 A.Redford4 P.McManus7 R.Stott S.Robertson D.Lawrie J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson1 S.Burnett J.Masson D.Park E.Watson R.Stott4 D.Lawrie6 S.Robertson N.Gray9 J.McCafferty
•G.Campbell M.Megginson S.Burnett J.Masson C.Scully4 A.Redford7 P.McManus R.Stott11 D.Lawrie N.Gray9 J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson1 C.Scully J.Masson1 P.McManus11 S.Burnett7 S.Robertson S.Ross R.Stott10 J.Smith J.McCafferty
R.Strachan M.Megginson3 J.Masson1 S.Burnett J.Smith10 P.McManus2 9 S.Robertson R.Stott11 H.McLeod - J.McCafferty
R.Strachan1 M.Megginson2 J.Masson1 R.Stott1 C.Scully10 P.McManus9 A.Redford D.Lawrie3 - - J.McCafferty
H.Milne M.Megginson J.Masson S.Burnett D.Lawrie R.Stott11 N.Gray3 J.Smith S.Robertson7 - J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson1 S.Burnett •J.Masson1 P.McManus10 C.Scully7 S.Robertson J.Smith R.Stott11 N.Gray J.McCafferty
•G.Campbell M.Megginson J.Masson C.Scully D.Park7 A.Redford P.McManus11 J.Smith R.Stott6 N.Gray J.McCafferty
R.Strachan M.Megginson1 J.Smith •C.Scully J.Masson1 10 D.Kelly5 P.McManus N.Gray S.Burnett11 D.Lawrie J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson J.Masson C.Scully P.McManus J.Smith7 R.Stott11 N.Gray S.Robertson D.Lawrie J.McCafferty
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•G.Campbell M.Megginson2 R.Strachan J.Masson C.Scully 6
J.Smith9 P.McManus11 S.Burnett N.Gray S.Robertson J.McCafferty
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•G.Campbell •M.Megginson1 R.Stott1 D.Lawrie •N.Gray 7 P.McManus1 2 S.Burnett 3 - - - J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson R.Stott1 D.Lawrie D.Kelly A.Redford 2 C.Scully 9 P.McManus 11 J.Smith N.Gray J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson1 C.Scully R.Stott D.Lawrie P.McManus 7 H.McLeod - - - J.McCafferty
R.Strachan1 M.Megginson1 •J.Masson1 R.Stott H.Milne 10 P.McManus1 9 D.Lawrie N.Gray 7 J.Smith - J.McCafferty
H.Milne1 N.Gray P.McManus1 R.Stott C.Scully 7 M.Megginson2 9 J.Masson 10 D.Park - - J.McCafferty
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G.Campbell M.Megginson 1
H.Milne R.Stott1 C.Scully 11 P.McManus 7 D.Lawrie S.Robertson N.Gray 9 D.Park J.Smith
•G.Campbell M.Megginson2 P.McManus R.Stott J.Masson A.Redford C.Scully 10 J.Smith 7 N.Gray D.Park 9 J.McCafferty
•G.Campbell M.Megginson1 •H.Milne R.Stott C.Scully 3 P.McManus D.Park 11 J.Smith N.Gray S.Robertson J.McCafferty
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G.Campbell M.Megginson1 D.Park R.Stott1 E.Watson 5
J.Masson1 7 P.McManus N.Gray J.Smith 1 9
S.Burnett J.McCafferty
G.Campbell M.Megginson2 J.Masson R.Stott1 C.Scully 11 D.Lawrie J.Smith 7 N.Gray1 9 S.Robertson A.Redford J.McCafferty
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S.Robertson H.McLeod D.Park C.Scully R.Stott J.Masson J.Smith M.Megginson P.McManus N.Gray
11 3 24 34 26 33 8 35 23 12
0 0 9 4 8 17 4 40 7 4ROTHES PLAYERS
Robert Donaldson Position: Centre Mid
Age: 24 Nickname: Maley
Nickname: Roj Date Signed: January 2017
Born: Inverness
Previous Clubs: ICT, Clach, Fort William, Strathspey, Spey Dan Moore
Valley Age; 28
Position: Goalkeeper Born: Inverness
Date Signed: June 2017 Previous Clubs: Ross County, Elgin City, Nairn County
and Peterhead
Darren McConnachie Position: Midfield
Age: 33 Date Signed: May 2017
Born: Maryhill
Previous Clubs: Elgin City, Deveronvale and Lossiemouth Kris Duncan
Position: Goalkeeper Age: 27
Nickname: Mini Born: Elgin
Date Signed: June 2017 Previous Clubs: Deveronvale, Forres Mechanics, Keith,
where it all began the mighty Rothes
Chris Brown Position: Forward
Age: 20 Nickname: Baker
Born: Inverness Date Signed: June 2017
Nickname: Breezy
Previous clubs: Inverness Caledonian Thistle James Lee Fraser
Position: Right back Age: 27
Date signed: June 2017 Born: Inverness
Previous Clubs: Inverness Caley, Inverness Clachnacuddin
Blair Macdonald and Buckie Thistle
Age: 24 Position: Striker
Born: Montrose Date Signed: June 2017
Previous Clubs: Dufftown, Islavale
Position: Defender Paul Macleod
Date Signed: November 2015 Age: 28
Born: Inverness
Steven Rennie Previous Clubs: Inverness Caley and Nairn County
Age: 20 Position: Defender
Born: Inverness Nickname: Macloor
Previous Club: ICT Date Signed: May 2017
Position: Defender/Midfield
Nickname: Rendog Blair Maclennan
Date Signed: June 2017 Age: 20
Born: Inverness
Dale Wood Previous Clubs: Inverness Caley
Age: 20 Position: Midfield
Born: Elgin Date Signed: August 2017
Previous Clubs: Elgin City, Dufftown
Position: Fullback/Centre Mid Jaime Wilson
Date Signed: June 2017 Age: 20
Born: London
Craig Cormack Previous Clubs: Inverness Caley
Age: 21 Position: Striker
Born: Keith Date Signed: August 2017
Previous Clubs: Keith, Islavale
Position: Midfield/Striker Bruce Milne
Date Signed: June 2017 Age: 28
Born: Aberdeen
Dale Gillespie Previous Clubs: Forres Mechanics, Inverness Clachnacuddin
Age: 28 and Keith
Born: Inverness Nickname: Brucie
Previous Clubs: ICT, Elgin City, Nairn County and Brora Position: Defender
Rangers Date Signed: August 2017
Position: Midfield
Nickname: Daley G Scott Davidson
Date Signed: June 2017 Age: 23
Born: Inverness
Jack Maley Previous Clubs: Inverness Clachnacuddin, Forres Mechanics
Age: 20 and Fort William
Born: Glasgow Position: Striker
Previous Clubs: ICT, Inverness Clachnacuddin and Date Signed: September 2017
Strathspey ThistleSECRETARY’S REPORT
On This Day in Scottish Football
24th February
IT HAPPENED TODAY
1872 A “Scotland” eleven was beaten 1-0 by England in the fifth, and final 1968 Scotland and England drew 1-1 at Hampden Park in the final Home
unofficial international before the countries contested the world’s first International fixture of the season, brought forward from the traditional
football international in Glasgow later that year. The February match was April date to accommodate the European Championship competition.
played at The Oval Cricket Ground, Kensington, London, and was won by That, and the previous season’s Home International series was used as
a a goal from Charles Clegg of Sheffield Wednesday, later President of a qualifying group, which England won, thanks to avoiding defeat in
the Football Association. As in the previous four matches, Scotland were front of 134,000 at Hampden. Martin Peters opened the scoring in 20
represented by London-based players, who plated for Oxford University, minutes, and John Hughes equalised 19 minutes later. The Scotland team
Harrow Chequers, Civil Service, Old Carthusians, Royal Artillery, Royal was: Ronnie Simpson and Tommy Gemmell (Celtic), Eddie McCreadie
Engineers, Charterhouse School, Wanderers and Cambridge University. (Chelsea), Billy McNeill (Celtic), Ron McKinnon and John Greig (Rangers),
Charlie Cooke (Chelsea), Billy Bremner (Leeds United), John Hughes and
1883 Pollokshields lost 1-0 to Dumbarton at their home ground in a Scottish Cup Bobby Lennox (Celtic) and Willie Johnston (Rangers).
semi final, watched by 7,000. They protested about crowd encroachment
during the match, and the SFA ordered that the match be replaced, which 1970 Ian Crawford, East Stirling’s manager of three-and-a-quarter years, stood
Dumbarton won 5-0. They beat Vale of Leven 2-1 in the final, after a 2-2 down to be (eventually) replaced by Jim Rowan.
draw, Vale of Leven drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock Athletic at Alexandria in the
other semi final, watched by 4,000. Vale won the replay in Kilmarnock. 1971 Scotland Under 23s drew 2-2 with England at Hampden Park, watched by
13,839. Their goals were scored by Eddie Kelly of Arsenal and Aberdeen’s
1900 Rangers and Celtic drew 2-2 in a Scottish Cup semi final at Ibrox Park, Davie Robb. Larry Lloyd and Tony Currie scored for England.
watched by 30,000. Celtic won the replay at Parkhead by 4-0, and beat
Queen’s Park 4-3 in the final. 1982 Scotland lost 3-0 to Spain in a Friendly international in Valencia. The
experience Scotland team was: Alan Rough (Partick Thistle), captain Danny
1964 A Scotland XI beat a Scottish League XI 3-1 in the annual international trial McGrain (Celtic), Frank Gray (Leeds United), Alan Hansen (Liverpool), Alex
match, played at Ibrox. Partick Thistle’s Davie McParland scored for the McLeish and Gordon Strachan (Aberdeen), Graeme Souness (Liverpool),
League, and Motherwell’s Joe McBride and Brien McIlroy of Kilmarnock Asa Hartford (Manchester City), John Wark and Alan Brazil (Ipswich
scored for the Scotland select. Town) and Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool). Substitute was Steve Archibald
(Tottenham Hotspur).
1965 Scotland Under 23s drew 0-0 with England at Pittodrie, watched by
25,000. The Scots team was: Ally Donaldson (Dundee), Ian Young (Celtic), 1987 Scotland’s Under 16 youth team beat Northern Ireland 5-1 in Larne, with
Dennis Holywood (Southampton), captain Billy Bremner (Leeds United), goals from Gary McSwegen (Rangers), Alan McLaren (Hearts), Gerry
Don Murray (Cardiff City), George Murray (Motherwell), Andy Penman Britton (Celtic), Steve Docherty (Hearts) and Ray McKinnon.(Dundee
(Dundee), George Graham (Chelsea), Jim Forrtest (Rangers), Charlie United)
Cooke (Dundee) and Peter Cormack (Hibs). England fielded two players
who would win World Cup winners medals 17 months later, Nobby Stiles 2000 Alex Caldwell was appointed manager of Elgin City, and led the club into
and Alan Ball. the Scottish League at the start of the following season. He remained in
post until early December 2002.
2011 Rangers, who had finished third in their Champions League group, drew
2-2 with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal in the second leg of the 2nd round of
the Europa League. El Hadji Diouf and Maurice Edu scored and Rangers
progressed to the next round on away goals, where they lost to PSV
Eindhoven, having drawn 1-1 at Ibrox in the first leg.
SIGNED TODAY
1945 Partick Thistle signed outside right Tommy Wright from Blairhall Colliery 1995 Albion Rovers signed Alex McEwan from Club Roma
Motherwell signed midfielder Eddie May from Falkirk
1949 Newcastle United signed outside left Bobby Mitchell from Third Lanark
Cowdenbeath signed full back Martin Humphries from Links United
1967 Aberdeen signed inside forward Jim Storrie from Leeds United Falkirk signed outside left Paul McGrillen and midfielder Stevie Kirk from
Motherwell
1972 Hamilton Accies signed inside forward Andy Lawless from Thorniewood St Mirren signed defender David Byrne from Partick Thistle
United
1996 Raith Rovers signed full back Greig McCulloch from Aberdeen
1976 Inverness Caledonian signed inside forward Andy Penman from Arbroath
1998 Dundee signed forward John Robertson from Hearts on loan
1989 St Mirren signed outside left Paul Kinnaird from Motherwell
St Johnstone signed forward Davide Xausa from Stoke City
1992 East Stirling signed midfielder John Friar from Partick Thistle
2009 East Fife signed midfielder Lee Makel from Swedish club Ostersunds FK
2011 Arbroath signed Lee Sibanda from Cowdenbeath
Clyde signed midfielder Charlie Miller from Gold Coast
United of Australia
Compiled by John Litster, editor of “Scottish Football Historian” magazine and author of the book “50 Years of Scottish Football 1963-2013”.
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