COVE RANGERS FC MATCH PROGRAMME 2017/18. COVE RANGERS v WICK ACADEMY Saturday 17th March Kick off 3pm ISSUE

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1 2018 COVE RANGERS FC MATCH PROGRAMME 2017/18 ISSUE Main Sponsor COVE RANGERS v WICK ACADEMY Saturday 17th March Kick off 3pm Design / Print Partner

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3 SECRETARY S REPORT Today we welcome everyone from Wick Academy Football Club to the Bellslea for what is our first home match here. Our home matches have certainly been spread around these past three Seasons and we are grateful to Fraserbugh FC for granting us the use of their Ground this afternoon. Games are now coming thick and fast for both Clubs and will continue to do so over the next month or two. Whilst Wick were losing 2-1 to Forres Mechanics at Mosset Park on Wednesday night we were recording a fine 1-0 win over Brora Rangers at Inverurie. This was a game which should have been done and dusted by half-time. We played some superb football in the first half but our finishing was not up to our usual standard and we squandered numerous chances and were also thwarted by some good goalkeeping as well. Things were a lot more even in the second half but we edged it with a late goal from Mitch Megginson to keep our four point lead over the Broch with three games in hand. Academy are not having their best of Seasons but we know we are in for a tough afternoon. Albeit we trounced them in the corresponding fixture last Season at Inverurie games between the sides are generally close affairs and I have no doubt that today s will be similar. Everyone seemed to come through Wednesday unscathed so John should have a full Squad to select from today. Next up after this afternoon s encounter is a return trip to the Bellslea on Tuesday night to face the Broch in the semi- final of the Breedon League Cup before heading for Lossiemouth next Saturday on League business. Enjoy today s match. Duncan Little Club Secretary

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5 FIXTURES / TABLE Saturday 17th March Kick off 3pm Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Cove Rangers V Wick Academy Forres Mechanics V Buckie Thistle Fort William V Huntly Inverurie Locos V Lossiemouth Nairn County V Formartine United Rothes V Fraserburgh Strathspey Thistle V Deveronvale Turriff United V Clachnacuddin SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON 2017/18 CLUB P W D L GF GA GD PT Cove Rangers Fraserburgh Inverurie Loco Works Formartine United Forres Mechanics Buckie Thistle Brora Rangers Rothes Huntly Nairn County Clachnacuddin Deveronvale Wick Academy Turriff United Lossiemouth Keith Strathspey Thistle Fort William COVE RANGERS UPCOMING FIXTURES: Breedon Highland League Cup Tuesday 20th March Fraserburgh V Cove Rangers KO 8pm Press & Journal Scottish Highland Football League Saturday 24th March Lossiemouth V Cove Rangers KO 3pm

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7 2018 COVE RANGERS FC CORPORATE HOSPITALITY & ADVERTISING Season The executive hospitality packages are designed to provide guests with an excellent match day experience, following our team within the Scottish Highland Football League. This year we will be ground sharing with Inverurie Locos for all hospitality needs. Sat 17 Mar TBC TBC TBC TBC Fixtures List Wick Academy Clachnacuddin Brora Rangers Forres Mechanics Strathspey Thistle Hospitality Package Complimentary Bar Three Course Meal with Wine tea/coffee Half Time Savouries, Tea, Coffee Final Whistle Complimentary Bar til 5.30pm 75 plus VAT per person To reserve your place contact: Lynne Smith: or Clare Peters: or COVE RANGERS SUPPORTERS CLUB Ian McIntosh on or

8 JOHN S VIEWS Today we welcome Wick Academy for a home league game at Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh. It s really great to see Fraserburgh loan us their facilities today when considering they are one of the challengers for the league also. It really does sum up the family mentality that exists between most clubs in the league. After a tough mid-week fixture against Brora Rangers, we now have eleven league games to play including today. We are obviously up against a tight timeline to try and get the calendar completed so the league champions can be identified in time for the play offs. We are really going to need the full squad from now to the end of the season as there will be little time to recover between games. There are a few players carrying knocks and throw in the possibility of a few players being close to suspension, the squad can be depleted quite quickly. Please get behind the players today as usual. John PLAY THE COVE RANGERS FC LOTTO Sign up for your chance to win this week s jackpot! For more information please visit or cpeters@coverangersfc.com LUCKY DRAW WINNER The winning number in the lucky draw at the Brora Rangers game on 14/03/18 was The winner was Mike Woodcock.

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11 VIEW FROM THE BOARDROOM Today we welcome all directors, committee, players and supporters from Wick Academy to Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh, for our scheduled home league tie. Firstly, we must thank Fraserburgh for the use of their ground to play this game today. It s not often games at the Bellslea are postponed due to weather so we are extremely grateful that we can use the facility today. We have not played Wick Academy as yet this season but we know they ll provide stern opposition as always. They have had some indifferent results this season but this is largely due to having an unsettled squad through the unavailability of key players for various reasons. Wick are always very competitive so we know we ll need to be fully focused today. The weather has proved to be a real problem of late with games getting called off due to frost, snow and waterlogged pitches. There s not much we can do about the weather but we just hope for a kinder run in as we approach the final months of the season. The demands on part time players are high nowadays anyway but when you factor in potential three game a week scenario at venues that are not exactly local, it places added stress on everyone. However, most clubs in our league are in the same position. Moving onto an important development off the park where we are delighted to announce the appointment of Angela Bruce as fulltime Commercial Manager. Angela is truly a gem of an appointment when you look at her character and history. She was a key employee with Aberdeen Football Club since April 2001 where initially her remit was to sell hospitality, sponsorship and advertising packages. Over the years the product range expanded and diversified where Angela ultimately ended up being appointed as the Commercial Team Leader in December However, with the recent re-structuring of the Commercial Department at Aberdeen Football Club, Angela has decided to move onto pastures new. Her eagerness, excitement and desire to join Cove Rangers Football Club has been impressive from the offset. This is underpinned professionally by an extensive contacts database and personal desire to deliver the best product and experience possible which places the club perfectly to maximise commercial opportunities as we look towards moving into our new home, Balmoral Stadium. This is very much a marquee appointment for the club as someone with Angela s skillset of being highly experienced in both business development and corporate account management is indeed unique. When you further consider a sales career spanning over 30-years and her involvement with Aberdeen Football Club for the past 17-years, the appointment is truly outstanding and positions the club for future growth. This will unquestionably bring a new dimension and way of thinking to our football club. Angela quoted It s almost like the stars have aligned for me! Knowing this industry and market place as I do, having a large network of contacts and a new stadium on the horizon, it s safe to say I will hit the ground running. I d like to thank the Board for their trust in me and I can assure everyone associated with CRFC that I won t let anyone down. We at Cove Rangers wish Angela all the very best as she now commences a new chapter in her career with the club. Enjoy today s game. CRFC Board of Directors

12 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: VAT per season.

13 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 fulltime 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 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 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: VAT per season.

14 FIXTURES & TEAMLINES DATE OPPOSITION GAME H/A F A GROUND Huntly SHFL H 5 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson 1 D.Kelly D.Park Strathspey Thistle SHFL A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson 1 D.Kelly D.Park Fort William SHFL H 8 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie G.Campbell 1 H.Milne R.Strachan 1 E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Inverurie Locos SHFL A S.McKenzie G.Campbell H.Milne R.Strachan A.Redford D.Kelly D.Park Stenhousemuir IBC A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Fraserburgh SHFL H 1 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Huntly AC A S.McKenzie R.Strachan D.Lawrie S.Burnett E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson Forres Mechanics SHFL A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Deveronvale SHFL H 4 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Burnett 3 H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson Hamilton U20 IBC A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Keith AC A J.McCafferty S.Burnett H.Milne G.Campbell S.Ross D.Kelly S.Robertson Clachnacuddin SHFL A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan 1 E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Turriff United SHFL H 5 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Burnett H.Milne 2 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Nairn County SHFL A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne 1 R.Strachan 1 E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Formartine United SHFL A S.McKenzie S.Burnett 1 H.Milne 1 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Deveronvale AC A S.McKenzie A.Redford 1 H.Milne 1 R.Strachan S.Ross D.Kelly C.Scully Crusaders IBC H 0 3 Forfar S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Nairn County SC A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Buckie Thistle SHFL H 7 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne 1 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly C.Scully Keith SHFL H 6 2 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Burnett H.Milne 1 S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson Rothes SHFL A 1 1 S.McKenzie S.Ross A.Redford R.Strachan 1 E.Watson D.Kelly C.Scully Lossiemouth SHFL H 2 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Formartine United AC PETERHEAD S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly S.Burnett Huntly SHFL A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne 1 G.Campbell E.Watson S.Ross D.Park Airdrie SC A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne 2 R.Strachan E.Watson S.Ross 1 S.Burnett Fort William SHFL A MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH Strathspey Thistle SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Inverurie Locos SHFL H 4 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford D.Lawrie S.Ross E.Watson H.Milne R.Stott Forres Mechanics SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO FROSTBOUND PITCH Formartine United AS A S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne R.Strachan S.Ross D.Kelly C.Scully Deveronvale SHFL A S.McKenzie S.Burnett H.Milne R.Strachan 1 E.Watson S,Ross J.Masson Buckie Thistle SHFL A S.McKenzie A.Redford S.Ross R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson Turriff United SHFL A S.McKenzie G.Campbell A.Redford S.Ross E.Watson D.Kelly C.Scully Turriff United AS A S.McKenzie A.Redford D.Lawrie R.Strachan S.Ross D.Kelly S.Robertson Wick Academy SHFL A POSTPONED DUE TO WICK ACADEMY PLAYING IN BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE CUP Formartine United SC A S.McKenzie S.Ross A.Redford R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson Formartine United SHFL H 3 2 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan 1 E.Watson D.Kelly S.Robertson Falkirk SC H 1 3 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross A.Redford R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson Clachnacuddin SHFL H - - ILWFC POSTPONED DUE TO FROZEN PITCH Keith SHFL A S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan 1 D.Lawrie D.Kelly C.Scully Banks O Dee AS ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Rothes HLC H 4 1 ILWFC S.McKenzie A.Redford H.Milne G.Campbell S.Ross D.Kelly S.Robertson Rothes SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO SNOWBOUND PITCH Nairn County SHFL H - - ILWFC MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH Forres Mechanics HLC A S.McKenzie S.Ross D.Lawrie R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly J.Masson Brora Rangers SHFL H 1 0 ILWFC S.McKenzie S.Ross H.Milne R.Strachan E.Watson D.Kelly D.Park Fraserburgh SHFL A Wick Academy SHFL H - - FFC Fraserburgh HLC Lossiemouth SHFL A SHFL League Cup Final 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: Goals:

15 APPEARANCES & SCORERS SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB SUB G.Campbell P.McManus 1 J.Smith 3 C.Scully S.Burnett 7 N.Gray 9 R.Stott 11 M.McDonald D.Lawrie S.Robertson J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 2 C.Scully R.Stott 1 D.Lawrie 5 S.Burnett M.McDonald S.Robertson 10 J.Masson J.McCafferty S.Burnett 1 M.Megginson 3 J.Masson 1 R.Stott C.Scully 11 A.Redford D.Lawrie 5 P.McManus S.Robertson 6 M.McDonald J.McCafferty S.Burnett M.Megginson C.Scully 1 R.Stott J.Masson 10 N.Gray D.Lawrie 8 S.Robertson M.McDonald 9 - J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 P.McManus J.Masson R.Stott 10 C.Scully S.Burnett 8 D.Lawrie 7 N.Gray M.McDonald J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 J.Masson R.Stott C.Scully P.McManus 7 D.Lawrie 11 N.Gray S,Burnett 10 S.Robertson J.McCafferty C.Scully P.McManus 1 J.Masson N.Gray 2 M.Megginson 11 D.Park 9 H.Milne A.Redford G.Campbell H.McLeod 7 J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 C.Scully J.Masson 1 P.McManus 7 S.Burnett 8 N.Gray D.Lawrie S.Robertson 11 H.McLeod J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 P.McManus C.Scully J.Masson 11 D.Park 7 N.Gray 10 A.Redford H.McLeod - J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 2 P.McManus J.Masson 1 C.Scully 9 N.Gray 7 S.Robertson S.Burnett J.McCafferty J.Masson 1 M.Megginson N.Gray 1 C.Scully D.Park 1 10 R.Strachan 3 A.Redford E.Watson H.McLeod 7 - S.McKenzie G.Campbell M.Megginson 2 P.McManus J.Masson 1 C.Scully 10 S.Burnett 3 N.Gray S.Robertson H.McLeod 9 D.Lawrie J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson R.Strachan J.Masson 2 C.Scully 9 D.Lawrie 5 S.Robertson 7 N.Gray H.McLeod A.Redford J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 3 J.Masson S.Burnett S.Ross 6 C.Scully 1 10 S.Robertson P.McManus 2 D.Lawrie H.McLeod J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 R.Strachan J.Masson C.Scully 9 A.Redford 4 P.McManus 7 R.Stott S.Robertson D.Lawrie J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 S.Burnett J.Masson D.Park E.Watson R.Stott 4 D.Lawrie 6 S.Robertson N.Gray 9 J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson S.Burnett J.Masson C.Scully 4 A.Redford 7 P.McManus R.Stott 11 D.Lawrie N.Gray 9 J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 C.Scully J.Masson 1 P.McManus 11 S.Burnett 7 S.Robertson S.Ross R.Stott 10 J.Smith J.McCafferty R.Strachan M.Megginson 3 J.Masson 1 S.Burnett J.Smith 10 P.McManus 2 9 S.Robertson R.Stott 11 H.McLeod - J.McCafferty R.Strachan 1 M.Megginson 2 J.Masson 1 R.Stott 1 C.Scully 10 P.McManus 9 A.Redford D.Lawrie J.McCafferty H.Milne M.Megginson J.Masson S.Burnett D.Lawrie R.Stott 11 N.Gray 3 J.Smith S.Robertson 7 - J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 S.Burnett J.Masson 1 P.McManus 10 C.Scully 7 S.Robertson J.Smith R.Stott 11 N.Gray J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson J.Masson C.Scully D.Park 7 A.Redford P.McManus 11 J.Smith R.Stott 6 N.Gray J.McCafferty R.Strachan M.Megginson 1 J.Smith C.Scully J.Masson 1 10 D.Kelly 5 P.McManus N.Gray S.Burnett 11 D.Lawrie J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson J.Masson C.Scully P.McManus J.Smith 7 R.Stott 11 N.Gray S.Robertson D.Lawrie J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 2 R.Strachan J.Masson C.Scully 6 J.Smith 9 P.McManus 11 S.Burnett N.Gray S.Robertson J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 R.Stott 1 D.Lawrie N.Gray 7 P.McManus 1 2 S.Burnett J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson R.Stott 1 D.Lawrie D.Kelly A.Redford 2 C.Scully 9 P.McManus 11 J.Smith N.Gray J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 C.Scully R.Stott D.Lawrie P.McManus 7 H.McLeod J.McCafferty R.Strachan 1 M.Megginson 1 J.Masson 1 R.Stott H.Milne 10 P.McManus 1 9 D.Lawrie N.Gray 7 J.Smith - J.McCafferty H.Milne 1 N.Gray P.McManus 1 R.Stott C.Scully 7 M.Megginson 2 9 J.Masson 10 D.Park - - J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 H.Milne R.Stott 1 C.Scully 11 P.McManus 7 D.Lawrie S.Robertson N.Gray 9 D.Park J.Smith G.Campbell M.Megginson 2 P.McManus R.Stott J.Masson A.Redford C.Scully 10 J.Smith 7 N.Gray D.Park 9 J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 H.Milne R.Stott C.Scully 3 P.McManus D.Park 11 J.Smith N.Gray S.Robertson J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 D.Park R.Stott 1 E.Watson 5 J.Masson 1 7 P.McManus N.Gray J.Smith 1 9 S.Burnett J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 2 J.Masson R.Stott 1 C.Scully 11 D.Lawrie J.Smith 7 N.Gray 1 9 S.Robertson A.Redford J.McCafferty J.Masson P.McManus 2 J.Smith 1 C.Scully 1 M.Megginson 9 D.Park 6 S.Burnett N.Gray 4 R.Stott R.Strachan J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 J.Smith 1 R.Stott D.Park 1 7 C.Scully P.McManus 10 A.Redford 3 N.Gray S.Robertson J.McCafferty G.Campbell M.Megginson 1 J.Masson R.Stott P.McManus 11 C.Scully A.Redford D.Lawrie S.Robertson J.Smith J.McCafferty *Name - = Goal Scorer Name - = Sub = Booked = Sent off MF MF/FW MF/FW MF/FW MF/FW MF/FW FW FW FW FW S.Robertson H.McLeod D.Park C.Scully R.Stott J.Masson J.Smith M.Megginson P.McManus N.Gray

16 WICK ACADEMY PLAYERS Sean McCarthy - Signed by manager Gordon Connelly for the start of season and holds the number one goalkeeper berth. Follows in the footsteps of his father Donald McCarthy who also pulled on the Academy goalkeeper jersey for 4 games in seasons and Started in his early teens playing between the sticks for Ross County youths. Played in the County under 15 s and under 17 s before spending two years full-time in the under 20 s before being released by Ross County this summer. Was awarded with the John Henderson shield for the young player of the year for his performances in season Danny McCarthy - Brother of Sean McCarthy was release by Ross County in the summer of Came up through the youth ranks at Ross County. Will provide vital cover for Sean and will be eager to feature if given the opportunity. Started between the sticks against Rothes in October 2015 and had a clean sheet for that game. Andrew Hardwick Central defender who signed in September Played in the Ross County youth setup from the age of 9, moved onto Clachnacuddin playing in the youth development league and then whilst studying in Glasgow played in University football and Sunday league. Returning North in 2014 Andrew had a season with Fort William and was then with Nairn County for season Played in Caithness summer football with Pentland United during the summer of Danny Mackay- Signed by Gordon Connelly in the summer of Previously played for Brora Rangers and Caithness Amateur Football Association side Castletown. A player that will challenge every week for a place in the starting line-up. Brandon Sinclair - Young right back who has moved up from the youth team and gained invaluable experience as a member of the very successful Wick Groats team in the CAFA summer league. Aidan Reid - Central defender who also came through from last year s Under 17s having also played summer County League for High Ormlie Hotspurs for past three years. Currently on loan to Thurso FC. Grant Steven - Grant is the younger brother of Wick Academy s hard tackling defensive player Michael (Joe). A Young talented Central Defender who signed for Academy in 2011 and is now a regular in the Academy back-line. Grant played for the highly successful amateur side Pentland United in the Caithness Amateur Football Association County League during the summer months and for North Caledonian League Side Thurso FC in the winter where he enjoyed several cup winning triumphs. He is a big strong pacy, hard tackling young lad who is a good header of the ball and is comfortable in possession. Was awarded the John Henderson shield for the young player of the year for his performances in seasons , and Grant also picked up the Club Fair Play award with only two bookings for that entire season. Michael Steven - Joe as he is known played midfield for the Academy under 19 s as a 16 year old in Signed for Brora and was a squad player with them for 18 months before returning to Academy in season An injury in May 2009 in a match for local amateur side Pentland United kept him out for almost 12 months. After a summer season with Pentland United he re-joined Academy. Joe is a powerful uncompromising young player and is comfortable in either a defensive or midfield position. He has added a physical edge to the team but is also comfortable with the ball at his feet and has been known to score some terrific distance strikes. Ross Allan - Signed on loan from Ross County FC in season for an initial period of 6 months. The Thurso born youngster originally came through the Caithness United Youth System before signing with Ross County FC. Like his brother David he is also very pacy and can weigh in with his fair share of goals, he is very adaptable in that he can play wide right or left and can also play in the striking role. The fans appreciate his energy and willingness to work for his team mates. Broke his leg March 2015 playing against Brora but was flying again by the end of last season. Alan Farquhar - Appointed Club Captain at the start of season Talented midfielder. Featured for Brora Rangers in the SHFL during his teen years and also started for his village team Castletown helping them to win the CAFA Division 1 and reach the finals of the highly regarded SAFA Highland Amateur Cup. Helped North Caledonian League side Halkirk United to a haul of Cup triumphs especially in season Thankfully for WAFC he decided it was time to display his enormous talent at a higher level. Alan is a very technically gifted and confident player and has been a regular starter since season Is a big hit with the fans and was voted young player of the year in season Has been a regular starter now for the last five seasons and was the supporters player of the year for his performances in seasons , and Also awarded with the Player s Player of the year award in season Richard Macadie - Started with the club on loan from Ross County under Manager Alistair Budge. Made his league debut against Huntly on the 2nd of August Played with Academy for most of that season before returning to Ross County. Was released from Ross County in season and was brought back to Wick Academy by the new manager at that time Peter Budge. Talented attacking midfielder with good pace and great close ball control. Richard likes nothing better than getting forward and scoring goals. He is a player the fans love to see with his drive and determination to be successful. In season Richard was voted joint players player, supporters player and young player of the year. In season he also picked up the season s supporters player of the year award and the prestigious Highland Year player of the year award. In season he swept the boards being awarded the supporters and players player of the year, as well as the Club s golden boot scoring a total of 28 goals. Was the Club s top goal scorer in with a total of 17 competitive goals and in total has scored over 100 competitive goals for Academy. Jack Halliday - A product of the successful Caithness United/Wick Academy youth football link up. He played for local CAFA League Side Thurso Academicals during the summer months. Jack has progressed from the Wick Academy U17 squad where he was voted Youth Player of the Year in Signed for the first team in 2014\15 but went travelling shortly afterwards. Returns this year for his second spell with the club. Jack is a skilful and very composed young midfielder who is very confident on the ball and has good vision and passing ability. Sam Mackay - Signed for Academy in September Sam is a former Scotland schoolboy international, and had 5 seasons with Brora at Dudgeon Park before signing with Deveronvale. A player with an abundance of talent that can play in mid-field or up front, and he has given Academy some great options. Sam is one of the hottest properties in the league and was the Sunday Post Young Player of the year in and repeated the feat in Holds the unique distinction amongst the current crop of SHFL players of having scored for Scotland both at Schoolboy and Semi Professional level. During his spell at Brora he played over 100 matches and became one of a select few who have been handed a captains armband whilst in their teens. Won the Michael McNeill trophy for the goal of the season last year with a sensational strike against Linlithgow Rose in the Scottish Cup, and also won the vote for the Player s player of the year. Finished off last year sharing the golden boot award with Steven Anderson, both bagging 20 competitive goals for the season. Gary Manson - Consistent player who is now in his 17th season with the club. One of a select band of only 3 players who have over 400 competitive appearances for the club and in season he celebrated his testimonial season. Operates on the left, often as an attacking wing back. Played for Highland Amateur Cup winners Pentland United, and had a spell at Ross County before he came through the Academy U18 s to become a regular in the 1st team. Plenty of pace and influential at set pieces. Previously selected for the Highland League North select. Jack Henry - Midfielder who came through the Ross County youth teams, played for Staxigoe United and in 2017 was a member of the successful Wick Groats team. Jack has stepped up to join Academy this season and looks as though he will be a valuable asset once he adapts to the tempo of the Highland League. Gordon McNab - Attacking midfielder. Signed from Rothes in August 2017 and made an immediate impact scoring in 3 successive games. 29 year old Gordon started with Ross County Youths and has previous SHFL experience with Clachnacuddin, Huntly and Rothes. Gordon MacNab - 23 year old striker who joined Academy in December 2017 and is manager Tom McKenna s first signing. Started his career at East End Boys Club and had five years at Ross County playing in their youth set-up. Spent 18 months in the States as part of a football scholarship. Had four seasons playing for Halkirk United in the North Caledonian League and also played in the Staxigoe United side that reached the Highland Amateur Cup final in August David Allan - Ex Caithness United, Ross County youngster who signed for the Club from Elgin City. This talented young Thurso born striker has a tremendous amount of pace which takes him past defenders. Made a big impact scoring 28 competitive goals and finishing joint 3rd top scorer in the league. His goal tally also won him the Academy Golden Boot award and the supporters player of the year. Had a quieter spell in with only 10 competitive goals but in season he was Academy s top scorer with 24 competitive goals to his name. Was selected as the Player s player of the year in season and again picked up the Supporter s player of the year in Academy fans are hoping for another season where he will once again terrorize opposition defences. Steven Anderson - Young forward from Lybster signed by Academy at the start of last season. A player with a great turn of speed that plays mainly on the right wing. Had trials with Crystal Palace as a youth. Played summer football for Golspie Stafford AFC and Lybster AFC. Helped Lybster AFC lift the Eain MacKintosh Cup. Has been a great addition to the squad strengthening our attacking options. Already a fans favourite and for his performances in and when he picked up the Dot McLachlan trophy for the most improved player. Finished off last season with a competitive goal total of 20, sharing the golden boot award with Sam Mackay. Marc MacGregor - Signed in the summer of A striker who has come through the Caithness United and Wick Academy youth ranks. Played for CAFA side Staxigoe United.Bagged 4 goals against Rothes in October 2015 and for his efforts during the season was awarded the John Henderson Shield for the Young player of the year. Korbyn Cameron - From our youth ranks who has patiently travelled on long away trips to sit on the bench but will surely soon get his chance of a 90 minute game. Has played a few games for his local County League team, High Ormlie Hotspurs. Craig Gunn - Signed for manager Tom McKenna in December Craig s professional career started with Wick Academy in season when he made 31 competitive appearances scoring 25 goals. He left Wick after a single season for Ross County before having a year on loan at Peterhead, signing for Elgin City in 2009 and in his eight years there became their top scorer with over 100 goals.craig finished his time at Elgin in May 2017 and signed for Brora last summer, now returning to play for his home town and Academy fans are looking forward to seeing in the black and white.

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20 On This Day in Scottish Football 17th March IT HAPPENED TODAY 1877 Vale of Leven and Rangers drew 1-1 in the Scottish Cup Final at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground, Hamilton Crescent, watched by 4,500. The replay a week later was also drawn 1-1, attendance 10,000, and Vale won the second replay 3-2 at 1st Hampden Park, watched by 15, It was semi final replays day in the Scottish Cup. Dumbarton beat Pollokshields Athletic 5-0 at Boghead watched by 3,000. The Sons had won the first match 1-0, but Pollokshields protest was successful. Vale of Leven beat Kilmarnock 2-0 at Rugby Park in front of 4,000 spectators, following a 1-1 draw in Alexandria. The final also went to a replay, Dumbarton beating Vale of Leven 2-1 after a 2-2 draw in the first match Scotland lost 5-0 to England at 2nd Hampden Park (later renamed Cathkin Park), watched by 10,000. The Scots team was drawn from Renton, Queen s Park, Rangers, Dumbarton and Battlefield, for whom William Sellar became the last played from that club to be capped by Scotland Scotland beat Ireland 1-0 in a Home International match at Dalymount Park, Dublin, watched by 8,000. Tom Fitchie of Woolwich Arsenal scored the winning goal, and Bobby Walker of Hearts set a new record for international caps with his 17th. Gladstone Hamilton became the first, and only, Port Glasgow Athletic player to be capped by Scotland Scotland beat Wales 2-0 in the only full international match to be played at Love Street, Paisley. Andy Wilson of Middlesbrough scored both goals, watched by 25, Rangers lost 2-1 to Hibs in a League match at Easter Road, their last League defeat for 38 matches, a 3-1 reverse at Hamilton on 27th March The Scottish League lost 2-1 to the League of Ireland at Dalymount Park, Dublin, watched by 35,000. Celtic s Jimmy Delaney scored the Scots goal The Scottish League drew 1-1 with the Football League at St James s Park, Newcastle, watched by 64,000. George Young of Rangers scored for the Scots, Blackpool s Stan Mortensen for the home side The Scottish League beat the League of Ireland 2-0 at Dalymount Park, Dublin, watched by 32,000. Ian McColl of Rangers and Hearts Willie Bauld scored the goals. The Scots team included Willie McNaught (Raith Rovers), Willie Telfer (St Mirren) and Jimmy Welsh of Airdrie The Scottish League beat the League of Ireland 3-1 at Dalymount Park, Dublin, watched by 35,000. Bobby Black of Queen of the South with two, and Clyde s Tommy Ring scored the Scots goals Outside left Davie Wilson scored six goals as Rangers beat Falkirk 7-1 at Brockville. Alex Scott got the other goal The Scottish League drew 2-2 with the Football League at Hampden, watched by 38,409, Celtic s John Hughes scored both Scots goals, with Jack Charlton and Barry Bridges scoring for the visitors The Scottish League lost 1-0 to the Football League at Hampden, watched by 17,657. Burnley s Ralph Coates scored the winning goal Montrose lost 4-1 to Dundee in a Scottish Cup fifth round tie watched by 8,923, the record attendance at Links Park 1976 The Scottish League lost 1-0 to the Football League at Hampden in the final fixture between the two Leagues. The attendance of 8,874 undoubtedly had a lot to do with that. Trevor Cherry of Leeds United scored the winning goal. Celtic were eliminated from the European Cup Winners Cup after losing 1-0 to Sachenring Zwickau in the second leg of the quarter final in East Germany. The first leg at Parkhead was drawn The Scottish League lost 2-1 to the League of Ireland at Dalymount Park, Dublin, watched by 5,000. Eric Sinclair of Dundee was the Scots scorer, and the team comprised players from Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, St Mirren, Morton, Dundee and Ayr United Dundee United were eliminated from the UEFA Cup following a 3-0 defeat by Radnicki Nis in Yugoslavia in the second leg of the quarter final. United had won the first leg at Tannadice by Willie McCulloch was sacked as manager of Cowdenbeath after five months in charge at Central Park. He was later succeeded by John Clark Rangers beat Bruges 2-1 in the fourth match of their European Cup group at Ibrox, watched by 42,731. Iain Durrant and Scott Nisbet scored the goals Rangers were eliminated from the Europa League when they lost 1-0 to PSV Eindhoven in Holland in the second leg of the third round. The first leg at Ibrox had been drawn Rangers won the Scottish League Cup by beating Ayr United in the final at Hampden, watched by 50,076. Tore Andre Flo, Barry Ferguson (with a penalty) and Caudio Caniggia (with two) scored the goals Aberdeen manager Steve Paterson admitted to an alcohol problem after missing the previous Saturday s match St Mirren won the Scottish League Cup, beating Hearts 3-2 at Hampden watched by 44,036. Goncalves, Thompson and Newton scored their goals, and Stevenson scored twice for Hearts. SIGNED TODAY 1959 Tottenham Hotspur signed half back Dave Mackay from Hearts 1965 Cardiff City signed centre half Gordon Harris from Forfar Athletic 1967 Carlisle United signed inside forward Tommy Murray from Airdrie Preston North End signed centre forward Jim Forrest from Rangers 1973 Queen of the South signed outside left Sam Hastings from Clyde 1982 Berwick Rangers signed centre forward Alan McKenna from Millwall 1983 Rangers signed centre forward Sandy Clark from West Ham 1989 Berwick Rangers signed goalkeeper Derek Neilson from Brechin City Brechin City signed centre half Alex Brash from Raith Rovers 1992 Dumbarton signed midfielder Mark Nelson from Stenhousemuir 1995 Montrose signed forward Shaun Smith from Clydebank Alloa Athletic signed David Kirkham from ICI Juveniles Compiled by John Litster, editor of Scottish Football Historian magazine and author of the book 50 Years of Scottish Football For information go to and click on the Scottish Football History option.

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