Association Medal awarded to Ian Birnie
The Association Medal for 2008 has been awarded to Ian Birnie of Ellon Thistle. Ian was nominated for the award by John Irvine of Bucksburn United. Ellon Thistle celebrated their 40th anniversary last summer and the Medal was presented to Ian in recognition of the outstanding service which he has given to the club over 40 years.
General Committee Meeting – 8th January
The next General Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 8th January 2009. The meeting will be held in the International Lounge within the Richard Donald Stand at Pittodrie Stadium and commences at 7.30pm. All clubs are asked to attend.
Festive Fixtures
Following a vote at the General Committee Meeting of all clubs on 30th October, it was decided that there will be no AAFA Fixtures on Saturday 3rd January 2009. There will be a full programme of fixtures on Saturday 27th December 2008.
Banchory Amateurs win Ian Napier Memorial Shield
Banchory Ams captain Scott Girvan picked up the club’s first trophy of the season when they beat Kincorth 2-1 in the Ian Napier Memorial Trophy at Lads Club on Sunday 12th October. McRitchie and Stewart gave Banchory a 2-0 lead. Gove pulled one back for Kincorth but, despite dominating the closing stages, they couldn’t force the game into extra time.
General Committee Meeting – 30th October
The next General Committee Meeting of all clubs will take place on Thursday 30th October. Please note that this is different from the date shown in the 2008-09 Handbook. The meeting will take place at the International Lounge in the Richard Donald Stand at Pittodrie Stadium and commences at 7.30pm. All clubs are asked to attend.
Ian Napier Memorial Shield
Banchory Ams and Kincorth will be going for the first silverware of the season in the Ian Napier Memorial Shield at Jamieson Park on Sunday. The Shield is contested by the Division One (North) and Division One (East) champions from the previous season.
Aberdeenshire Regain George Stephen Trophy
The AAFA regained the George Stephen Trophy with a 3-0 win against the Midlands AFA at Keith Park with goals from Alan Douglas (2) and Paul Presslie.
George Stephen Trophy
The AAFA will take on the Midlands AFA from Dundee on Wednesday 17th September for the George Stephen Shield. The AAFA will be represented by reigning Premier Division Champions Echt. The match is at Keith Park, Aberdeen and kicks off at 7.45.