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CULTER FC |
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Sunday 1 August 2004 Issue No. 1741 |
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Gowfers Draw |
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Gowfers Draw Challenge Match: Culter 2 Carnoustie Panmure 2 H-T 0-2 Culter staged a remarkable comeback to achieve a creditable drawn against the OVD Scottish Cup holders Carnoustie Panmure. The match was billed as the 3rd and 4th place play off for the Super Cup but was in fact no more that a preseason friendly, which was played in good spirit with -some fine football on display. The early exchanges were fairly even but Peter 5tewart carved out an opening for him with a run and shat which was deflected for a comer. Culter were then awarded a free kick on the edge of the area which Peter Stewart fired high and wide. The Gowfers gradually began to open up the game with their sleek passing and both Murray Rattray and Chris Collie had to be alert to stem the tide. The visitors took the lead in the 23rd minute with a defence splitting move. Ralph Brand found space in the box and squared the ball for Murray McDowell who netted from close range. Despite this setback Culter strove to move the ball about and Colin Craik did well to beat several men before passing to Duncan Ord but the compact strikers shot was blocked by Steven Narey. The Gowfers went two up in the 25th minute when Colin Craiks clumsy challenge on Jonathan Kelly saw the award of a penalty. Murray McDowell stepped up and sent Russell Milne the wrong way from the spot. Colin Crack suffering from the reoccurrence of an old injury had to be replaced by fit again Bruce Smith but the Angus side continued to press forward and Jonathan Kelly was unlucky to see his strike flash just wide. Near the and of the half the busy Peter Stewart saw his shat spin off a defender and out for a comer. Veteran goalkeeper Bobby Geddes took over From Ross McLean at the start of the second period but it was Culter who were beginning to force the pace and the hard working Mike Fraser was unlucky to see his shot cannon off a defender and out for another corner. Ten minutes into the half Culter were thrown a lifeline when Peter Stewart was felled in the box and he stepped up to take the kick himself. Unfortunately he fired the ball straight a Bobby Geddes who saved -with ease. Culter got a goal back their play richly deserved when Duncan Ord turned and twisted in the box before crossing to Mike Fraser who thundered a close range effort onto the underside of the bar and into the back of the net. Culter then made a series of substitutions with Mark Greig, Roddy Cameron, Alan Grant and Donnie Adam replacing Andy Thain. Greig Davidson, Andy Cowell and Dave Calder. Ruddy Cameron almost made an instant impact when he raced down the left and struck a crisp drive which just carried beyond the far post with Bobby Geodes scrambling. Duncan Ord then left the field far Danny Christie but it was old hand Alan Grant who -made the telling contribution. Winning the ball in midfield he exchanged an old fashioned one two with Mike Fraser before curling a beauty past Bobby Geddes and into the back of the net. Culter: Milne, Thain, Collie, Cowell, Rattray, Fraser, Davidson: Calder, Ord, Stewart, Craik. Subs: Cameron, Adam, Smith, Greig, Grant, Christie
Committee Convenes: The first meeting of the season will be held at the Crombie Park Pavilion on Tuesday 3rd August at 7.00 pm
Lottery Resumes. After the close season break our Lottery resumes on Saturday 7 August 2004. The new attractive deal announced by the Culter FC Committee to boost our Lottery starts. We are restarting with a Prize of £2000 instead of going up to the due amount of £1700. We have also decided to increase the Prize by £200 per week instead of the normal £100 increase. If unclaimed next week the numbers reduction will also commence. Moir Match Marathon. The Moir Cup/Tough Cup Final of the Echt & District Summer League played at Crombie Park, Culter on Friday 30 July 2004 turned out to be a marathon match. The Final was contested by Garlogie and Durris with Garlogie being eventual winners. Crombie Park was in wonderful condition - thanks to our Groundsmen George Aitken and Gordon Laing- The Durris Manager was Culters former goalkeeper Allan Milne who shocked me by saying how long ago his Culter playing days were - he joined us in 1969 to replace Arthur Stuart and played until 1970/71. Banchory lad Allan left us then an a transfer deal which saw him go to his home team Banchory whilst Raymond Lovie came from Banchory to Culter. The game had been due to lack off at 7.04 pm but the Referee hadn`t turn up and a replacement Referee had been arranged. He phoned just before 7.00 pm to say that he had been held up in a traffic jam - at the Bridge of Don! It was decided that one off the Linesmen would take over as Referee whilst -our Committee Member Grant Home acted as Linesman to get the match under way. It kicked off at around 7.15 pm and when the Referee arrived he took over, the Acting Referee reverted to Linesman and Grant was relieved of his duty. Garlogie went ahead thanks to a goal from their 15 year old right winger. Just before half time a young Durris player went down in a tackle and broke his wrist. The player lay near the touchline whilst an Ambulance was summoned and he stayed there for about half an hour during which the game was suspended. The Ambulance driver knew his way to Crombie Park - he was Culter man and former Culter FC star player Iain 'Chuck" MacDonald. Durris equalised early in the second half whilst both teams scored many chances it ended 1 -1. In spite of the evening turning -darker the full period of extra time was played, 15 minutes each way. Garlogie went ahead but Durris equalised to end the final 2 - 2. The penalty shoot-out took place in fairly dark conditions with the initial result being 4- 4! It was a pity that there had to be a loser- in the sudden death penalties the first two were scored then Durris shot past the post and Garlogie netted the eventual winner. Fortunately there were two Cups being presented. Senior Echt & District Member Bob Taylor made his fine speech and presented the Tough Cup, in memory of Davie Tough, to Runners-up Durris and I had the privilege of presenting my late father Abbie's Cup, dating back to 1966, to Garlogie. It was now approximately 10 pm and quite dark - a real marathon match. Match Day Prize Winners -Saturday 31 July 2004. Half Time Raffle:- Bottle Whisky (donated by Jack Davidson, Culter) - Tom Clark, Aberdeen; 6 Beers - Douglas Johnston, Aberdeen Bottle Wine Wullie Watt, Aberdeen. After Match £20 'Choose Your Team Winners:- Jack Davidson, Culter and Albert J Moir, Culter. Friendly Fixtures. The Friendly Match due on Wednesday 28 July 2004, Culter v Keith FC, was cancelled by Keith FC who had team difficulties. This coming week's games at Crombie Park, Culter are: Thursday 5 August 2004 - Culter v Glentanar Reflex Kick Off 7.00 pm Saturday 7 August 2004 - Culter v Turriff Amateurs Kick Off 2.00 pm.
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