16 July 06

Culter prepared for the defence of the Soccer World Super League crown and the Grill League Cup with a draw against Highland League Forres Mechanics who were recently managed by former Dons boss Steve "Pele" Paterson. The Deesiders paraded new signings Andy Campbell who was at the heart of defence and Danny Miine who had to be content with a place on the bench.

Culter started well with the rejuvenated Peter Stewart shooting wide. The junior side took the lead when Colin Craik wriggled clear on the right before sending in an inch perfect ball to Gordon Farmer who bulleted a header into the roof of the net. For the next period Culter looked the more likely but scorned several chances but it was the visitors who equalised when Marco De Barros sprang the offside trap to side foot the ball under Martin Pirie in the Culter goal.

The second half was an evenly contested affair with both teams using a raft of substitutions but the Can Cans were awarded a penalty when Andy Thain pulled a Huntly forward in the box but Sean Scott's effort was well saved by Martin Pirie. Late on Gordon Farmer almost added a second but his blazing drive was brilliantly saved by the Forres custodian.

Culter: Pirie, Sim, Glass, Pressley, Campbell, Smith, Calder, Stewart, McRitchie, Craik, Farmer. Subs: Milne, Thain, Morrison, Christie, Rattray

Referee: Steven Duff

Match Day Prize Winner - Saturday 15 July 2006. After Match £20 "Choose Your Team" Competition: - Ian "Kip" McKenzie, Culter.

Review Released. Albert's Annual Season Review No 36 for 2005/2006 is now on release and copies may be had from me on request.

Committee Convenes. The first meeting of the new season will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 25 July 2006, commencing at 7.00 pm.

Moir Match. The customary Echt & District Summer League Moir Cup Final takes place at Crombie Park, Culter, on Friday 28 July 2006, Kick Off 7.00 pm.

Lottery Resumes. After the close season break our Lottery resumes on Saturday 5 August 2006. The Lottery Prize will be £1900.

ANNUAL AWARDS AND AGM APPOINTMENTS

Annual Awards 2005/2006. Winners of our awards were announced at our Season End Social/Race Night in The Palm Court Hotel on^PFr'iday 16 June 2006:

Dick Brown Memorial Trophy. Assistant Team Manager Lee O'Brien won this Award, presented annually to the member who has done most for the Club over the past season Lee recorded a narrow victory with no fewer than 10 different members receiving votes. Lee joined us as a Player in 2001 and we were pleased to retain his services in Team Management in which has done a great job.

Player of the Year - Larry Barclay Trophy. Kyle Scott was a clear-cut winner. Kyle, in his first season with Culter, was signed as a striker but reverted to defence. He was outstanding in this role - a tower of strength throughout our successful season.

Gordon's Gordons Gift. Senior Committee Member Gordon Morrison completed 40 years service on Culter FC's Committee. I wrote to Gordon on 6.6.66 inviting him to join us and still have his reply of acceptance which was sent to me by return post. Gordon has given excellent service over all these years and is still invaluable in his work as our Lottery Treasurer and with his words of wisdom at our Committee Meetings. Gordon was a former Culter FC player in the 1950s and served on the Committee since 1966 in a variety of capacities including being Club President from 1969/70 to 1976/77. Gordon was surprised at our Season End Function by being presented with a Bottle of Gordon Highlanders Whisky.

Committee Composition. At our Annual General Meeting on Sunday 18 June 2006 the following Office Bearers and Committee for Season 2006/2007 were elected as follows:

President: D A Jamieson; Vice President: Position Vacant; General Secretary and Treasurer: A J Moir; Team Secretary, SJFA/NRJFA Correspondent: K Henderson; Team Manager: R Gray; Assistant Team Manager: L O'Brien; Player/Coach: G Thow; Coach: A Johnstone; Trainer (First Aid): R Hunter; Team Scout: Stuart Davidson; Pavilion Convenor: Steven Davidson; Junior FA Representative: D A Jamieson; Deputy Junior FA Representative: K Henderson; General Committee Members: M DiMaio, E J Duncan, I McKenzie, G Morrison and F Watt.

Forthcoming Friendly Fixtures

Saturday 22 July 2006. Rothes v Culter (at Rothes) - Kick Off 3.00 pm.

Our special bus will depart from Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter at 11.15 am and collect the Aberdeen contingent at The Palm Court Hotel, Seafield Road, Aberdeen at 11.30 am. The bus will depart from Rothes at approx 5.30 pm for the return journey to Culter via Aberdeen. Fares to be £3 for Adults and £1.50 for Senior Citizens/Children.

Monday 24 July 2006 - Culter v Glendale (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 7.30 pm.

Saturday 29 July 2006 - Culter v Aberdeen FC Under 21 s (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 2.00 pm.

Forres Friendly Deadlock