Fixtures for 9th April
The two outstanding North of Scotland Cup quarter final ties are scheduled for this coming Saturday along with two AFC Trophy fourth round and two Association Trophy third round games. MS United against Nicolls Ams in the Stephen Shield quarter final rounds off the cup games. In the Premier Division Sportsmans Club defend their 100% record at home to Cowie Thistle.
Results for 2nd April
Cove Thistle and Nicolls Amateurs booked their places in the semi-finals of the North of Scotland Cup while the other two quarter-final ties fell victim to waterlogged pitches. MS United defeated Beacon on penalties set up a meeting with Glendale in the last eight of the Association Trophy and JS XI made it through to the semi-finals of the Dickie Trophy.
Wearing of Snoods
The Scottish Amateur Football Association has been advised of the decision of the International FA Board to the effect that the wearing of “snoods” or neck scarves by players is prohibited with immediate effect. A copy of the circular which was sent to the SAFA on this issue is available for the information of all clubs.
Torphins win the Chattan Rovers Cup
Over 200 turned up to see Torphins pick up their first Trophy since joining the AAFA two years ago. Keith Allerdyce put Torphins ahead inside the first 10 minutes but Fintray Thistle quickly equalised through a Barry Jamieson goal. Just before the break Steven Travers put Torphins back in front and he scored again 15 minutes from time to seal the win.
Fixtures for 6th April
The final of the Aberdeen Trophy Centre Castle Rovers Cup takes place at Hillhead on Wednesday 6th April with Postal ALC taking on Don Athletic (7.15 kick-off). The midweek league fixtures get underway next week with matches on Monday 4th and Wednesday 6th April, kicking-off at 6.30pm.
Cammachmore 2 – 1 Parkway Thistle
A Ryan Causby brace did the damage as Cammachmore defeated Parkway Thistle 2-1, leaving the visitors at the bottom of the Division Three table. The decisive goal came just before the break after Robbie Sinclair had equalised for Parkway.
Fixtures for 30th March and 2nd April
Torphins meet Fintray Thistle in the Chattan Rovers Cup Final this Wednesday evening at Hillhead. Next Saturday the North of Scotland Cup Quarter Finals top the bill and there’s also a Dickie Trophy Quarter Final with JS XI playing Alford. In the Association Trophy Beacon Rangers host MS Utd at the Third Round stage.
Results for 26th March
Kincorth completed the line-up for the Soccer World North of Scotland Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win at Mearns United. Glendale and MS United both progressed in the Association Trophy while Alford and JS XI were both vcitorious in their Dickie Trophy third round ties and Postal ALC made it through to the semi-finals of the same competition with a win against Glentanar Reflex.
Goalkeeper Urgently Required
Trophies International has an urgent requirement for a Goalkeeper. Their next game is this Saturday and they are keen to get someone in place for then. Anyone interested should contact their manager Les Forbes on 07717 346900.
Cove Thistle 3 – 1 West End
Cove Thistle proved too strong for 10-man West End as they progressed into the quarter finals of the North of Scotland Cup. The visitors led at half-time through Mollison but second period strikes from Chalmers, Little and Craig saw Thistle home after West End’s Laidlaw had been red carded.