Results for 30th October
The final two second round replays in North Section of the the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup were resolved on Saturday with both of the winners travelling to Ayrshire in round three. Glendale XI defeated McTeagle and will visit Ardrossan Castle Rovers in the next round while Newburgh head to Troon after knocking out MS United. Rothie Rovers edged out University Colts to reach the semis the Barclay Cook Cup.
Fintray Thistle in Goalkeeper Search
Fintray Thistle are looking for a new goalkeeper due to their current one moving away with work commitments. Potential candidates should call Gordon Booth on 07730 638488.
General Committee Meeting – 4th November
The next General Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 4th November. 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.
Aberdeenshire AFA 2 – 1 Midlands AFA
Aberdeenshire AFA Select represented by Bon Accord City regained the George Stephen Trophy afer a hard fought game against Midlands Select. Philip Craig and Scott Craig got the goals which gave Aberdeenshire a 2-0 lead. With 15 minutes Craig Scringer got one back for the visitors but they couldn’t find an equaliser in the closing stages.
Fixtures for 30th October
Seven North of Scotland Cup first round ties are scheduled this Saturday alongside two Scottish Cup second round replays. In the Aberdeen FC Trophy Cammachmore host Luthermuir and Sportsmans Club visit St Laurence. Rothie Rovers entertain University Colts in the Barclay Cook Cup with a semi-final place at stake. Please note that all games kick-off at 1.30pm.
Glendale 0 – 6 Cove Thistle
Cove Thistle moved into the semi-finals of the White Cup after a comfortable 6-0 win at Glendale. Craig Wilson scored his 24th and 25th goals of the season so far. Mitchell Chalmers, Greg McKenzie, Edward Esson and Mark Stuart were also on the scoresheet.
Results for 23rd October
Nicolls Amateurs made it through to the third round of the Aberdeen FC Trophy with a 4-3 win at Kintore and there were home wins in the Dickie Trophy for Kaimhill United, Kemnay Youth and Rothie Rovers. Don Athletic and Postal ALC booked their places in the last four of the Castle Rovers Cup while Ferryhill eased through to the semi-finals of the Barclay Cook Cup.
Scottish Amateur Cup – Third Round Draw
The draw for the third round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup has been made with ties to be played on or before Saturday 6th November. 24 AAFA sides are already through to the third round with two further sides scheduled to join them this weekend when Glendale XI face McTeagle and MS United take on Newburgh in second round replays.
George Stephen Trophy Re-arranged
The George Stephen Trophy match between the Aberdeenshire AFA and the Midlands AFA will now be played on Tuesday 26th October at Hillhead with a 7.15 kick-off. Reigning Premier Division champions Bon Accord City will represent the AAFA.
Fixtures for 23rd October
Two Scottish Cup second round replays head this weekend’s fixtures as McTeagle host Glendale XI and Newburgh face MS United. In the North of Scotland Cup there are two first round matches, Theologians v Glendale Youth and West End v Halliburton. There are second round ties in the Aberdeen FC, Association and Dickie Trophies as well as a host of league cup quarter-finals.