Well. what’s been happening over the past two or three weeks in Jagsland…..
SHAUN SIGNS, AARON EXTENDS
Starting with excellent news regarding Shaun Morrison and Aaron Doran……
We were delighted to confirm the signing of 21-year-old forward Shaun Morrison on a permanent three-year deal from Forres Mechanics.
A graduate of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle youth academy, Shaun moved to Forres in January 2022 and most recently gained valuable experience during a loan spell at Rothes.
Manager Ryan Esson, who has previously worked with Shaun, said:
“I know Shaun well and I’m delighted to bring him to Strathspey Thistle. He’s a talented forward with real potential and a great attitude. I’m excited to work with him again and watch him develop with us.”
And more excellent signing news we’re also delighted to announce that Aaron Doran has signed a one-year contract extension continuing as a player/coach.
Aaron arrived at the club alongside manager Ryan Esson, bringing immense experience — most notably making over 350 appearances for Inverness CT, where he cemented his status as a club legend.
While a long-term injury has prevented him from making his debut for Strathspey so far, his influence behind the scenes has been invaluable. With his recovery progressing well, we’re hopeful Aaron will rejoin the squad during pre-season and finally make his long-awaited debut in Strathy Jags colours next season.
Ryan Esson said:
“Aaron’s quality and experience are clear, but it’s the way he’s applied himself around the club during a difficult year that’s been outstanding. Having him continue as player/coach is a big boost, and we’re all excited to see him back on the pitch soon.”
Pre-season starts 9 June ………
ANNUAL PITCH MAINTENANCE
Mike and Malcolm from Highland Landscapes and Designs (https://www.highlandlandscapedesign.co.uk) started last Thursday (22May) our annual pitch maintenance programme – the pitch as you can see from the photo was showing signs of the good weather and the lack of water over the past month or so, but fortunately Friday night brought a fair bit of rain- so I would imagine we are back to our normal Scottish weather so drought should be now be averted…
SANDWICHES GALORE
According to our sources it was National Sandwich week last week, and we couldn’t let the celebration go past without a big shout out to the Premier team that provides the sandwiches for our visiting teams, committees, and guests at Seafield Park.
Premier Grantown, as you know, are one of Strathspey Thistle FC’s major sponsors and this hardworking crew led by the legendary Mani, prepares for Premier Shops all over Scotland, over 3,000 sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, and salad boxes every week – fresh and full of flavour!
They’re our behind-the-scenes sandwich stars that keep everyone fed and happy!
Their Coronation Chicken sandwich must be one of the finest in existence!!
HIGHLAND LEAGUE ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Pictured enjoying themselves at the recent Highland League Annual Awards dinner at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness are three of the Jags stalwarts – L to R – committee member Mags Clark, Babs McLeod, wife of Chairman Donly McLeod, and Laura Mackie, our Commercial Director.
FAMILY FUN DAY – SATURDAY JUNE 21
The details of our Family Fun Day have been finalised for THREE weeks this coming Saturday .. 21 June…..the longest day – more time to enjoy yourselves …..see poster for details
AND CLOSELY FOLLOWING ON IT’S HEELS OUR FUND RAISING GOLF DAY
The Golf day will be taking place again at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club which is situated next door to Seafield Park on Saturday July 12….a Team Scramble event which starts at 9am, with participating teams leaving the first tee at twelve minute intervals with some fantastic prizes.
Details are available from Club Chairman Donly McLeod – tel no 07709 990 286
LOTTERY NOW £11,3000……
As ever we close with details of our fundraising Club Lottery and the jackpot is now a whopping great £11,300…….
click here if you want to play…
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.
• 6. All winners will be notified.