AWAY MATCH v WICK ACADEMY FC
BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE
HARMSWORTH PARK, WICK, KW1 5NH
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2025 – KICK OFF 3pm

We’re on the road again this Saturday with a mighty long trip all the way up the A9 to Wick and a Breedon Highland League game at Harmsworth Park against Wick Academy Football Club.
Wick currently sit in fifteenth place in the league and although they had a good win against Rothes in the Scottish Cup a couple of weeks ago and a win at Huntly at the start of August, their league form has been a bit topsy turvy which is in keeping with their form in the league over the past couple of seasons or so – they seem to have indifferent form before Christmas but find another gear in the New Year!
All said our results at Harmsworth Park over the past couple of seasons have resulted in narrow defeats a stat we would like to reverse on Saturday and go back down the A9 with at least a point.
With the addition of three new faces to the squad Jags’ head coach Ryan Esson should have more or less a full squad to pick from – provided there were no injuries picked up in the game against Forres on Wednesday night.
As ever we wish the boys well.
WELCOME MATTHEW WRIGHT

We’re delighted to announce 22-year-old striker Matthew Wright joins Strathspey Thistle from Brora Rangers on a three-year deal!
Born in Stornoway, Matthew began his full-time career with Ross County in 2020, gaining valuable experience with loan spells at Brora Rangers, Montrose, Falkirk, Elgin City and Brechin City.
After leaving Ross County in 2024, he enjoyed a short spell at Nairn County before returning to Brora Rangers.
Matthew now makes the move to Seafield Park, bringing proven attacking quality and a sharp eye for goal to the Jags’ front line.
Welcome to Strathspey Thistle, Matty.
WELCOME GEORGE ROBESTEN

We’re also delighted to announce the signing of 19-year-old midfielder George Robesten from Ross County Football Club on a loan deal.
George is no stranger to the Highland League, having played with Nairn County, Clachnacuddin, and most recently Brora Rangers.
Manager Ryan Esson said “George is a talented young midfielder with good experience already at this level. He’s got great energy and composure on the ball, and we’re really pleased to bring him in.”
Welcome to Strathspey Thistle, George!
WELCOME BACK STEVEN MACDONALD

Fresh from lifting the Camanachd Cup with Newtonmore Shinty Club, and with the shinty season almost finished, Steven returned to his role in defence for us again on Wednesday night against Forres …..and we welcome him back – hopefully for a few months before the start of the 2026 shinty season.
LEWIS MACKIE

As we welcome three new players we are sad to confirm that Lewis Mackie has left the club following the mutual termination of his contract for personal reasons. Lewis, was a popular figure at Seafield Park and we would like to thank him for his contribution to the Jags during his time here and wish him all the very best for the future.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S GAME v FORRES MECHANICS – 8 OCTOBER 2025

On what was first perceived a nice night for football under the floodlights of Seafield Park, the wind became stronger and stronger and rather spoiled what was a close encounter between the teams.
The Jags’ with three new faces in the squad had a horrendous start finding themselves a goal down after only two minutes when a shot across goal found the net.
For the rest of the first half it was nip and tuck with the Jags dominant for the first half hour but the Can-Cans dangerous on the break – but we could not break down the Forres defence and it stayed one-nil at half-time.
Ten minutes into the second half Cammy Lisle fired in a cracker to equalise for the Jags- but it was to no avail as more or less directly from the restart Forres were back in front.

As the wind got stronger both teams found accurate passing difficult and many times Danny Gillan in the Jags’ goal found his kick outs hanging in the wind.
Again Danny had a strong game making crucial saves in both halves.
Unfortunately we weren’t able to get back on level terms so that is how the game finished – two – one to Forres – a disappointing result as we thought we could have got a least a point out of the game.
We welcomed to the squad George Robeston, who played all ninety minutes, and Matt Wright, who came on for the final ten. We also welcomed as a trialist the return in defence, now that that his successful shinty season is finishing, Steven MacDonald.
All three will be great additions and we look forward to seeing their contributions over the next few months.
HALF-TIME RAFFLE

The winning ticket at the Forres game belonged to Ross Nixon, father of Jags’ defender Ali, and for the eagle eyed, you will remember Ross being successful a few months ago – this time he very generously donated his winnings back to the Club….thanks Ross, very much appreciated.
QUIZ NIGHT DATE CHANGED

Unfortunately the date for our Quiz Night has had to be changed due to a clash of dates within Grantown.
Our new date is Friday 28 November.
LOTTERY NOW £13,200
IT’S A RECORD AMOUNT WAITING TO BE WON ON THE JAGS’ FUNDRAISING LOTTERY!!!
£13,200 for you to win by playing our online fundraising lottery today- click here if you want to play this Sunday …
LOTTERY CH-CH-CHANGES
After the current jackpot has been won therefore completing that game, there will be some changes.
There will still be a weekly prize of £100 for a consolation winner if their entry matches four of the five numbers drawn, however instead of a weekly increase in the jackpot of £100, this will now be increased monthly.
The game is to forecast 5 winning numbers, which are drawn at random, from 1-20. The 5 numbers chosen are to be marked by a cross (X).
- The Jackpot prize starts at £1,000 and the game continues until it is won and starts afresh. As applicable, the Jackpot increases by £100 immediately after the first draw in each calendar month, up to a maximum of £5,000. The Jackpot is then capped at £5,000 until it is won in a weekly draw.
- If more than one player has 5 winning numbers, the Jackpot will be divided equally among the winning players.
- Should no entry forecast all 5 winning numbers, then any player matching 4 numbers will be entered into a draw for a single Consolation Prize of £100.
- THE DRAW will take place every SUNDAY at 7pm unless otherwise advised.
- The entrant named on the ticket must be at least 16 years of age.
- All winners will be notified.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT SEAFIELD PARK FOR OUR NEXT SATURDAY FIXTURE v NAIRN COUNTY – 18 OCTOBER – 3PM KO