Manager Rob has had a busy week in signing and re-signing players. The good news is that Daniel Whitehorn has extended his contract as well as we would like to welcome Iain Ross, Jude Fraser and Taylor Sutherland to Seafield Park – we hope they all enjoy contributing to a exciting and successful year ahead…
Iain Ross has signed for STFC on a 12 month contract.
With a wealth of experience from playing in the North Caledonian FA we can’t wait to see what he can bring to Strathspey Thistle.
Manager Rob said “I am delighted Iain has agreed to join to the club. He’s been training with us from the start of pre season and we have been very impressed with him. He’s a player I know well and really looking forward to working with him”.
Jude Fraser has signed for STFC on a 12 month contract.
Jude is a fast winger with great technical ability and we are excitied to bring him onboard.
Rob said “Jude comes to the club with huge potential. I’ve worked with Jude at Alness United where on his day there are not many better forwards in the North Caledonian league. I feel now is the right time for him to make the step up into the Highland League and test himself. Looking forward to working with Jude again and if he performs at the levels I know he is capable of he will be a huge asset for us”.
Taylor Sutherland has signed for STFC on a 12 month contract.
Taylor is a versatile player who is able to play in several positions.
Rod said “Taylor is another player I’ve worked with previously. A good honest defender who can also play in midfield. A player I know and trust, and is more than ready for the step up to the Highland League.”.
MATCH v ALNESS UTD – WEDNESDAY 12 JULY
A successful night in Alness on a 4G pitch with superb facilities and a lovely summer evening, secretary Clive commented. It was a victorious return for manager Robert MacCormack with a resounding 9-2 victory against his old team. Robert who joined Strathspey Thistle from Alness at the start of the year was delighted at how the Jags are progressing, especially with so many new faces, on our quest for a good showing in the Breedon Highland League.
Goal scorers on the night were Jack Davison (4), Mike McKenzie (2), Iain Ross (2) and Owen Paterson. Well done chaps!
MATCH v JEANFIELD SWIFTS – SATURDAY 15 JULY –
This Saturday we welcome Jeanfield Swifts to Seafield Park.
The Swifts play their football at the Riverside Stadium in Perth and play in the East of Scotland League Premier Division. New manager, former player, Robbie Holden brings his team and a new challenge for the Jags – a match against a team from a different Scottish league so it has the makings of a tough match and an interesting watch too.
PLEASE NOTE
The game kicks of at 2pm and is a friendly so come along and support the Jags – free entry.
STFC GOLF DAY
Over forty teams of four enjoyed a very warm and blustery day on Grantown-on-Spey Golf course in our annual fundraising golf day.
It was played as a Texas Scramble and the winning team representing Billy Sellars Builders ( Billy Sellars, Brian Cameron, Bobby Beckwith and Robbie Lawson) came in with a very creditable nett score 51.5. The winning ladies team representing John Ross Funeral Directors ( Debbie Grant, Debbie Kinnaird, Daphne Ritchie and Nicola Torrance) also came in with a very commendable nett 61.
STRATHSPEY THISTLE FC would like to to thank the following for their support on Saturday for the Golf Day – it is very much appreciated.
Firstly, the main sponsor Bill Torrance at mtec
The companies and individuals who sponsored a hole
- SPEY LEISURE BUILDINGS
- RICHARD FORSYTH, ROTHES
- SCOTT CLARK, GRANTOWN
- DRUIDS GOLF (DUNCAN STEWART)
- PLANT & FIXINGS, INVERNESS
- MKM, AVIEMORE
- COLIN LAWSON BUILDERS (2 HOLES)
- JOHN ROSS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
- TRAVIS PERKINS
We would also like to thank Helen and Nacho and their staff at Fayre-Ways for looking after us with food and liquid refreshment throughout the day – it was fantastic!
And finally, and most importantly, Mark (and Kenny), greenkeepers, and their helpers for presenting the course, as ever, in immaculate condition – we are very lucky to have such a facility on our doorstep – and all at STFC wish Kenny best wishes and a speedy return after his op.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
A new addition to the website is the home and away Jags fixture lists on a pdf which can be downloaded and printed out for youth stick to your fridge door or beside your calendar – check them out here : FIXTURES
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
We are in the process of getting a new aerial photo of Seafield Park and this is our first effort from the drone team of Michael Shand and Raymond MacWilliam ….we hope to repeat the same shot during a match…on a sunny day….
LOTTERY
As is usual can we promote the fundraising weekly lottery online – all details are here – this weeks jackpot is £1500……go on…have a go!