HOME MATCH v CLACHNACUDDIN FC
R DAVIDSON HIGHLAND LEAGUE CUP – PRELIMINARY ROUND
SEAFIELD PARK, GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY, PH26 3HE
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024 – KO 3pm
We welcome players, management and supporters of Clachnacuddin FC on Saturday to Seafield Park for a cup game – the R Davidson Highland League Cup – Preliminary Round in what will be the second of three matches against The Lillywhites in the space of a month. On August 18 in a hard fought match we were exceptionally unlucky to exit the North of Scotland Cup losing three-two at Grant Park, on a windswept Wednesday night in Inverness, in what was head coach Ryan Esson’s first game in charge of The Jags.
Many of the spectators at the game thought at the least we were deserving of at penalty shoot-out.
So there is every chance of another close game on Saturday.
Clach under coach Conor Gethins have made a very good start to their league season and currently sit sixth in the league and there will be a couple of known faces in the Clach team from their time with the Jags over last couple of seasons.
As ever we wish Ryan and the boys all the best in progressing to the next round.
We will be following this up on Wednesday night with a return trip to Grant Street Park in Inverness for our first Breedon Highland League meeting with Clach – and as there has been a lot of cooperation between the teams over the past few seasons, not to mention some very close games, the rivalry will be evident and it will be another date for your diary.
We’re delighted to announce that for Saturday’s game, all U16s can enjoy FREE entry!
We are distributing tickets to local schools throughout the week, so if you receive one, just present your physical ticket or show the below ticket on your phone at the gate. This offer is valid with a full-paying adult.
We hope to welcome a large crowd on Saturday and would appreciate if you could give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the ground, and if there are any Clach supporters who want a resumé of what is available please click here.
WE WELCOME DON JOHNSTONE
We are delighted to announce the newest addition to our coaching team and welcome Don Johnstone as our new First Team Coach.
Don joins us from Forres Mechanics, where he spent a short spell as their First Team Coach.
Prior to that, he spent 8 years with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC, including 5 years alongside Ryan Esson as U18’s Assistant Coach and 3 years as U18’s Women’s Head Coach.
Welcome to Strathspey Thistle Don and we wish you every success.
LAST SATURDAY’S MATCH v BRECHIN CITY
Unfortunately our long journey to Brechin became even longer for the way home, as the home team succeeded in continuing their impressive run of form and maintaining their lead in the Breedon Highland League.
On a very hot day in Brechin, in what was a disappointing day especially the second half (again) for the Jags, Brechin showed that they will not be far away from winning the league come April.
As you can see the from the photos the Jags had a tough ninety minutes at Glebe Park and we would like to thank APP Photography ( @APP_photo) for generously letting us use a couple of excellent photos from the afternoon.
Head coach Ryan Esson was quoted in the P&J as saying that the manner of the defeat was really disappointing especially as we had spoken to the players at half-time about what we needed to do but it just didn’t happen. He went on to say that after a decent performance the week before against Lossiemouth, there was a thought that we’d be able to kick on but that wasn’t to be and realistically we’re not going to be judged on a result against Brechin especially away from home. He then stated that the Jags have three games coming up, twice against Clach and once against Nairn and the focus is now on these games.
NEXT HOME MATCH
Our next home match is our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup first round tie against Sauchie Juniors and planned for that day is the opening of our new hospitality suite – watch out for more details nearer the game.
SEPTEMBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
LOTTERY 7600 – THIS WEEK’S JACKPOT PRIZE
As ever we conclude this week’s meanderings offering you a jackpot win of £7600 on our online fundraising lottery – click here if you want to play…
LOTTERY CH-CH-CHANGES
As intimated a couple of weeks ago after the current jackpot, has been won therefore completing that game there will be couple of 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.