Results for 8th April
The wet weather put paid to many games including the Castle Rovers Cup final. In the games that went ahead Premier Division leaders Cove Thistle defeated Stoneywood SSC 3-1 while Burghmuir upset title contenders Echt by the odd goal in three. In Division One (North) Stonehaven Athletic and Bervie Caley shared the spoils after a 3-3 draw. No games in Division One (East) survived the rain.
Sports Injuries Course
The Constitution of the SAFA requires that, with effect from 1st July 2009, at least one member of each amateur football club shall hold a current Sports Injuries Certificate. Many AAFA clubs have already satisfied this requirement however a number of clubs have yet to do so. They should note that the two day course will be run again in Aberdeen on the 18th and 19th April 2009.
Fixtures for 11th April
The North of Scotland Amateur Cup moves to the quarter-final stage on Saturday. Kincorth take on Premier rivals Echt at Inverdee while Division One (North) sides Dyce and AC Mill Inn are likely to serve up a tight game at Pitmedden Road. In the other quarter-final ties, Hazlehead United entertain Rothie Rovers and University face Postal ALC at Keith Park.
Cove Thistle 2 – 3 Cowie Thistle
A 3-2 victory for Cowie Thistle at Catto Park dented Cove Thistle’s Premier Division title ambitions. Goals from Leith, Fowler and McMillan were enough to see them past the league leaders at Catto Park.
Results for 4th April
Glendale defeated Trophies International 3-2 after extra-time to reach the final of the Dickie Trophy where they will play either Hilton or Mintlaw. The final of the Stephen Shield will be between AC Mill Inn and Sportsmans Club who both won their semi-finals at Strathburn Park. Kintore beat FC Geldie 4-2 after extra-time to make it through to the semi-finals of the White Cup.
Membership Applications and New Player Registration Forms
Any club which is interested in joining the Association in season 2009/10 should contact the Association Secretary by 30th April 2009. Secretaries of all current member clubs are reminded that Application Forms and fees for Season 2009/10 must be submitted to the Association Secretary by 31st May 2009.
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Luthermuir win Barclay Cook Cup
Luthermuir 3 – 1 Stoneywood Amateurs The first half was an even contest with Luthermuir going in front in ten minutes with a goal from Fotheringham and ten minutes later Stoneywood were level when McGuigan‘s header found the net. Two minutes into the second half Luthermuir’s Duff‘s diving header beat keeper Mathers. Luthermuir scored again […]
Audrey Nicholson
Sadly Audrey Nicholson, secretary of Grammar FP’s for many years, passed away last Thursday. The funeral is at the West Chapel of Aberdeen Crematorium on Friday 3rd April at 10.25am.
Fixtures for 8th April
There are no fixtures on Monday 6th April but a full league programme in the Premier and First Divisions on Wednesday 8th with all games kicking off at 6.30pm. Premier leaders Cove Thistle play Stoneywood SSC while Beacon Rangers will look to pick up their first win when they visit Nicolls Amateurs. In the Castle Rovers Cup final Rattrays XI will take on University Colts at Keith Park with a 7.15pm kick-off.