HOME MATCH v BRECHIN CITY FC
BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE
SEAFIELD PARK, GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY, PH26 3HE
SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2025 KO 2pm
THIS MATCH IS SPONSORED BY THE MACKELLAR GROUP
As Scotland cowers from Storm Eowyn we hope that this Saturday, weather permitting, we host Brechin City at Seafield Park in a Breedon Highland League match – with a kick off scheduled for 2pm – which is the last 2pm kick off planned for this season .
Brechin, who until last weekend were top of the table, but because of their Scottish Cup tie against Hearts, it offered Brora Rangers the chance to overtake them – so Brechin sit a point behind Brora but with a game in hand.
Speaking of the cup tie which Hearts won, I don’t think anyone will forget Brechin’s opening and only goal which was an absolute scorcher by substitute Scott Bright.
Scott came on early in the game for City’s captain Euan Spark, who dislocated his shoulder, and I would doubt if he will be featuring in the game on Saturday.
After the Jags loss to Lossie last week the onus is on them to get something from the match and as ever we wish Ryan and the boys all the best for a competitive match.
There will be a morning pitch inspection as we have had a few frosty days and nights this week so keep a lookout on our social media pages for up-to-the- minute news and we welcome players, committee and usually a very good travelling support to Grantown and if they wish to check out what the town can offer click here. Safe travels and enjoy your day.
LAST SATURDAY’S MATCH v LOSSIEMOUTH FC
To say the result was very disappointing is an understatement.
There was a good turnout of Jags’ fans who made the trip to Lossie probably confident of a positive result but unfortunately it was not to be.
We lost a goal early in the first half when we couldn’t clear from a corner, and early in the second half Jag’s keeper Euan Storrier saved well but his parry arrived at the boot of a Lossie forward who niftily directed the ball into the net.
Although we upped our game in trying to get back level in the last thirty minutes ,twice hitting the woodwork and Stuart Knight, the Lossie keeper, pulling off a great save diving low to his right stopping a defender’s deflection it was not to be and we left Grant Park pointless.
As Jag’s boss Ryan Esson after the game said in a interview for the P&J Football Weekly TV show that we are generally improving and are far more competitive but we must tighten up at set plays into our box and also put away the chances we make …..I think most would concur with that assessment but it is the games against our nearest teams in the league that we must win.
This week sees us hosting recent table toppers Brechin City which I hope results in a decent performance and as we always say, you never know in football…..it is also Burn’s Day so “the best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley”
FIXTURES UPDATE
Fixtures between now and the end of March are as follows – as ever please check with our Facebook and other social media pages for up-to-date information …..it’s going to be a busy time ….hopefully there will be no more weather interruptions…..
Saturday 1 February – Keith FC – away – KO 3pm
Saturday 8 February – Clachnacuddin FC – home – KO 3pm
Saturday 15 February – Formartine United FC – away – KO 3pm
Wednesday 19 February – Brora Rangers FC – away- KO 8pm
Saturday 22 February – Nairn County FC – home – KO 3pm
Saturday 1 March – Keith FC – home – KO 3pm
Wednesday 5 March – Buckie Thistle FC – home – KO 8pm
Saturday 8 March – Banks O’Dee FC – away – KO 3pm
Saturday 15 March – Inverurie Locos FC – away – KO 3pm
Wednesday 19 March – Huntly FC – home – KO 8pm
Saturday 22 March – Rothes FC – home – KO 3pm
Saturday 29 March – Fraserburgh FC – away – KO 3pm
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