Echt 4 – 3 Westdyke
Super sub Gordon Troup scored two goals as Echt edged out Westdyke in a seven goal thriller on Saturday. The win put Echt two points clear of Bon-Accord City at the top of the Premier Division table but Bon-Accord returned to the top of the table when they defeated Westdyke by a single goal at Balgownie on Wednesday evening. The two title rivals face each other in the final game of the season at Balgownie on Saturday 5th June.
Rattrays XI win the Dickie Trophy
Rattrays XI long serving President Willie Allan was given the honour of picking up the Dickie Trophy after beating Hilton on penalty kicks in an entertaining and exciting game at Hillhead. All the trophies were handed over by AAFA President Jim Napier representing Colin’s Tyres, the sponsors of the competition.
Results for 29th May
Echt are back on top of the Premier Division after their 4-3 win over Westdyke. Cove Thistle were relegated after losing 2-0 to Old Aberdonians. Kincorth picked up a useful three points by winning 4-2 against Cowie Thistle while University and Sportsmans Club played out a scoreless draw. In the day’s other game Bankhead defeated Alford 3-2 in Division Two (East).
Membership Applications for Season 2010/11
Secretaries of all current member clubs are reminded that completed Applications Forms and fees for season 2010/11 must be returned to the Association Secretary by 31st May 2010.
Fixtures for 5th June
The final two rounds of fixtures take place on 2nd and 5th June. Bon-Accord City host Westdyke on Wednesday evening and the destination of the Premier Division title will then be decided on Saturday when Echt travel to face Bon-Accord at Balgownie.
Results for 26th and 28th May
Rattrays XI lifted the Dickie Trophy on Friday evening, winning 4-2 on penalties against Hilton at Hillhead after the match finished 1-1 after extra time. Bon Accord City and Echt both won on Wednesday evening as the Premier Division title race looks like going down to the final game while Tarves eased past Theologians to win promotion to next season’s top flight.
Results for 24th May
Cowie Thistle won 1-0 against Westdyke to ensure their Premier Division status for next season. The other two games were in Division Two (East) where Grammar FP’s were 3-1 winners over Bankhead and Ferryhill won 1-0 at Mugiemoss Youth.
Echt win Inaugural John Todd Memorial Trophy
The inaugural John Todd Memorial Trophy was won by Echt after extra time against Bon Accord City. A crowd of about two hundred turned out on a fine sunny day. Brenda Todd with her two sons Liam and Paul presented the Cup.
Hazlehead Utd 3 – 3 Beacon Rangers
Beacon Rangers put paid to Hazlehead Utd’s title hopes when they drew 3-3 at Hazlehead Academy in a hard fought match. Beacon went 3-1 up with two goals from David Boyle and one from Richard Robb. Hazlehead pegged them back with a Nicky Emslie brace and a goal from Jamie Colvin but despite plenty of pressure in the final 20 minutes they couldn’t find the goal which would have forced a title play-off.
Results for 22nd May
Beacon Rangers are the Division One (North) champions after their 3-3 draw at Hazlehead Utd. Tarves won and could still finish in second place if they win their final game. Portlethen Utd claimed the Division Three title, winning 4-2 in their last game at Grandholm to go above Feughside by one point. University moved into joint top spot in the Premier however Bon Accord City and Echt have two games in hand.