Fixtures for 15th January
There are some changes to the fixture list after a handful of games went ahead this past weekend. MS Utd play Insch in the Association Trophy second round while most other cup matches remain the same. In league games there are changes to the Division One (North), One (East), Two (East) and Three cards.
Association Medal Awarded to George Matthew
The Association Medal for 2010 has been awarded to George Matthew of Alford. The Medal was presented to George in recognition of the outstanding service which he has given to Alford and to amateur football over the past 28 years.
Cove Thistle 6 – 3 Cammachmore
Cove Thistle had burst pipes and a flooded dressing room overnight but managed to get repairs done before kick off. Referee Hudson inspected the ground and gave the thumbs up for the game to go on. Cove were too strong for third division Cammachmore and had them pinned back in their own half for most of the game.
Results for 8th January
The first fixture list of 2011 was badly hit by the weather with only two games beating the freezing conditions. Cove Thistle made it through to the third round of the Soccer World North of Scotland Cup with a 6-3 win against Cammachmore at Catto Park and Mintlaw joined them in the last 32 following their 3-2 victory at Ellon Thistle.
Fixtures for 8th January
After the long enforced lay-off the Scottish Cup is still top of the bill with AAFA clubs in third and fourth round action. There are a host of games in the North of Scotland Cup and one tie in the Dickie Trophy with Glentanar Reflex meeting Bankhead in the third round.
General Committee Meeting – 6th January 2011
The next General Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 6th January. The meeting will be held in the International Lounge in the Richard Donald Stand at Pittodrie Stadium and starts at 7.30pm. All clubs are asked to attend.
Saturday 18th December – All Games Off
The snow and freezing temperatures have meant that the entire fixture list has fallen victim to the weather for the third time in four weeks. The Association would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The next fixtures will be on Saturday 8th January.
RGU 0 – 2 Westdyke
RGU officials had worked hard getting the pitch playable for their North of Scotland Cup tie against Premier League opposition Westdyke. Despite having Malcolm Stevenson red carded before half time Westydke progressed after goals from Brad Milne and Ross Taylor gave them a 2-0 win.
Fixtures for 18th December
With the weather improving Kintore and Westdyke will hope to complete their Scottish Cup third round ties while Bervie Caley, Halliburton, Westhill and Banchory are in fourth round action. In the North of Scotland Cup there’s one first round and 17 second round ties on the card. The final cup game sees MS United meet Insch in the Association Trophy.
Results for 11th December
Only three games were played on Saturday as the weather wiped out the majority of the fixture card. Mearns United won in Lanarkshire to make it through to the fifth round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup, Westdyke defeated RGU in the day’s only North of Scotland Cup tie and Sportsmans Club reached the last 16 of the Aberdeen FC Trophy after winning on penalties against Don Athletic.