Results for 9th August
Johnshaven Athletic continued their good start to the season by picking up three points at Wairds Park against McTeagle to put them top of the table in Division Two (East). Northern United recorded their second successive away win and they lead the way in Division Three alongside JS XI who won 4-3 at Torphins.
Fixtures for 14th August
Ellon Thistle and Mearns United meet at The Meadows in Division One (North) after both recording opening day wins while Hazlehead Utd host West End and Great Western United welcome Stonehaven Athletic to the Woodside Sports Complex. FC Geldie visit Heathryfold to take on Rattrays XI, Banchory entertain MS Utd and Bervie Caley visit Lads Club Amateurs.
Kincorth 6 – 2 Kintore
Newly promoted Kintore found it difficult to cope with a Kincorth team who signed five new players in the close season and appointed Dave Reid as manager. The goals for the home side came from Harris (2), Wood, Robertson, Hutchin and Knox. Donald and Innes got the goals for the visitors.
Results for 7th August
Dyce ITC Hydraulics kicked off their league campaign with a 3-0 win at Echt and there were also top flight victories for Beacon Rangers, Bon-Accord City, Kincorth and Sportsmans Club. Don Athletic edged out Continental by the odd goal in nine in Division Two (North) and JS XI sit top of Division Three after their 5-1 opening day win over Fintray Thistle at Hazlehead.
Cup Draws made on 5th August
The first cup draws of the new season were made at the Executive Committee Meeting on 5th August. The Aberdeen FC Trophy and the six Divisional Cups have kindly been sponsored by Aberdeen Trophy Centre for the forthcoming season, while Colin’s Tyres are continuing to sponsor the Association Trophy and Dickie Trophy. The Association would like to thank both companies for their support.
Fixtures for 9th and 11th August
The evening fixtures get underway next week with Second and Third Division sides in action on Monday and Premier and First Division teams playing on Wednesday. The Premier Division card includes a meeting of last season’s First Division champions as Beacon Rangers travel to Lochside Park to take on Woodside.
Fixtures for 7th August
The new season gets underway this Saturday with Bon-Accord City starting their defence of the Premier Division title with a trip to Stonehaven to face Cowie Thistle. All five new clubs are in action in Division Three. Cruden Bay face Glentanar Reflex, JS XI host Fintray Thistle, Northern United take on Monymusk and Northern Hotspurs meet Parkway Thistle.
Player Registration Forms
Player Registration Forms can now be downloaded for use by all clubs. If any club secretaries have any queries regarding the completion of the forms, they should contact the Association Secretary.
Johnshaven Manager
Johnshaven Athletic are pleased to announced the appointment of their new manager Pete Williams. He has had several years previous managerial experience in the Montrose Welfare League team MTC. He takes over with immediate effect and the club looks forward to working with him.
Highland Hotel Available for Last Minute Friendly
Highland Hotel AFC are looking for opposition for a pre-season friendly this Saturday (31st July) as our opponents have dropped out at the last minute. Any club interested in a bounce game rather than training should contact Andy on 07772 620107.