Penalty Purgatory &

Stonehaven Stalemate

Grill League Cup Semi Final: -

Hillhead 2 Culter 2 H-T 2-1 Hillhead won 4-3 on penalties

Soccer World Super League: - Stonehaven 1 Culter 1 H-T 1-0

Tuesday 14th November Grill League Cup Semi-Final

Culter, the holders, bowed out at the semi final stage of the Grill League Cup at Hillhead in a game they totally dominated. The home side had two shots on goal and scored with them both and in the sudden death penalty shoot out the home side edged the Deesiders out 4-3 with Ryan Presslie and Andy Sim missing the vital kicks for Culter.

Culter started strongly with Peter Stewart forcing a save from Kerr and from the ensuing corner by Gordon Farmer Martin Shand had a shot which was booted away to safety. A few minutes later Lewis of 'Head crossed for McKenzie but his header was poor and bounced behind for a goal kick. Kevin Christie then went on a fantastic run for Culter but his parting shot when high and mightily over the bar. The Cup Holders were stunned in the 12th minute when McKenzie laid back to Lewis and he took the ball in his stride before unleashing a bosker into the top corner. Not to be outdone Culter replied a few minutes later when a deep curling ball from Andy Cowell was superbly controlled by Murray Rattray lurking at the back post and he showed all his experience before slotting the ball home with his right foot. Culter were shocked in the 21S' minute when Skinner, in a seemingly offside position, had the presence of mind not to wait for the whistle and he produced the perfect lob to give Hillhead the advantage again. Culter pressurised for the remainder of the half and despite numerous chances they failed to trouble Kerr in the Hillhead goal.

The Deesiders started in determined fashion in the second half and were denied a clear cut penalty decision when Sievewright handled in the box following an Andy Cowell attempt but the Referee Henderson was unsighted and waved play on. Culter kept plugging away but were once again denied when an Andy Campbell shot was deflected and Kerr produced a fine save before an Andy Campbell header from a Gordon Farmer cross was firmly headed home to bring the game level in the 57th minute. Culter were totally committed to attack now but as much as they tried they could nut breach the resolute 'Head defence and sub Andy Sim should have scored near the end but his flailing effort struck two defenders before being cleared. In the penalty shoot 'Head won 4-3 to leave a final tie against Turriff United.

Culter: Pirie; Cowell, Rattray, Calder, Campbell, Presslie, Morrison (Sim 65), Stewart (Craib 86), Shand (Ord 75), Christie, Farmer.

Saturday 18th November Soccer World Super League

Culter drew their second league game on the trot against `Hive who went up early doors and once again they dominated the match but failed to produce a result that the position demanded. `Hive must rate as one of the most boring teams in the league with their negative attitude to entertainment always relying on Martin Foy to get them out of a hole. On this occasion it almost didn't work for the team that have become draw specialists.

The early encounters were dominated by Culter but T. Robertson' produced a perfect lob which looped over Martin Pirie and into the net in the 5th minute. Culter came back and a Gordon Farmer cross was headed wide by Dave Calder. The Deesiders should have taken the lead soon after when keeper Stubbs spilled a Farmer try but the Culter forwards were too slow in reacting to the chance. Andy Cowell and Andy Sim then combined to let in Colin Graik but his attempt was woefully inadequate. Ryan Presslie then tried his luck but his shot only troubled the large crowd. The Deesiders continued to completely strangle the `Hive side but the lack of fit strikers seemed to hamper them.

At the start of the second period Culter continued where they left off and were rewarded in the 50th minute when a Gordon Farmer cross took a slight deflection and Martin Shand was on hand to rap the ball home at the far post. Try as they might to get the winner Culter had to settle for a point despite Murray Rattray rattling the bar from a free kick with 5 minutes left to play.

Culter: Pirie; Cowell, Craib, Calder, Rattray, Presslie, Sim, Shand, Ord, Craik, Farmer; Substitutes: Stewart, Mountford, McRitchie, Morrison, Knox.

Next Week's Fixture - Saturday 25 November 2006 - Soccer World Super League

Hermes v Culter (at Lochside Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen) Referee: S McKenzie. Kick Off 1.45 pm.

Scoring Statistics.         In 21 games played Culter have won 13 games, drawn five and lost three, scoring 64 and conceding 21 goals in the process. Scorers are:- Shand 10, McRitchie 9, Rattray 9, Stewart 6, Calder 5, Farmer 5, Mountford 5, Christie 3, Morrison 3, Ord 3, Campbell 2, Cra~b 1, Craik 1, Sim 1 and Opponent 1.

Cup Cracker.     The 3rd Round Draw of the Scottish Junior Cup has resulted in a cracking cup challenge for Culter.  Culter play Linlithgow Rose at Crombie Park on Saturday 2 December 2006 with a 1.45 pm kick off. Linlithgow Rose are one of the favourites to win the Scottish Junior Cup.

Top Team.         Culter were voted Team of the Month for October 2006.     Culter won all four games at Crombie Park that month beating Saltcoats Victoria 2 - 0 in the Scottish Cup, Bishopmill United 7 - 0 & Downfield 2 - 0 both in the Inter Regional Cup and Parkvale 6 -1 in the Grill League Cup Quarter Final.

Portlethen's Prize.          After a dreadful day on Friday it fortunately brightened up on Saturday morning for the Denis Law Cup Final at Crombie Park.    A large crowd saw favourites Portlethen beat Elrick 2 - 1.  The teams were delighted to be granted the use of Crombie Park.

Dinner Delight.   Full details of our 21st Celebrity Dinner are supplied with this week's Bulletin.

 CULTER FOOTBALL CLUB

CELEBRITY DINNER XX1

DYCE SKEAN DHU FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2006  

Our 21st Celebrity Dinner was again held in The Dyce Skean Dhu Hotel, the same venue since our initial Dinner on Monday 14 April 1986 which featured Bernard Manning, Harry Bannerman and Archie McPherson

Organiser Eric J Duncan, for his 215t time, once more master-minded the function ably assisted by Doug Milne and Doug Jamieson whilst Margaret Davidson competently controlled the Dinner's financial transactions during the busy evening. The attendance this year was 206 gentlemen.      Two single decker special buses conveyed us to the event via The Palm Court Hotel.  Top table guests were Press & Journal Reporter/Northsound Broadcaster Dave Macdermid and Evening Express   Reporter Richard Easton.   

President Doug Jamieson made a first class introductory speech starting with material prepared by Gordon Morrison who was unfortunately unable to attend as he had just come home that afternoon after nearly a week's stay in Hospital.  In Gordon's absence Doug also used Gordon's Grace prior to the usual splendid meal.

There was a "Heads and Tails" start with the winner of the £300 prize being Stuart Davidson, a former Culter FC player and now our Team Scout. In the audience as well as present day Committee Members who were former players (Eric Duncan, Doug Jamieson and Kip McKenzie) were other players from the past - Alex Irvine, Doug Jamieson Peter Longmoor, Arthur Watt and Bob Westland.    (There was also a Pre Dinner Raffle featuring fine prizes as follows:­

AFC shirt signed by Calderwood, Nicholl and Miller - Colin Nicol;

Weekend stay for two at Express by Holiday Inn Edinburgh - Bobby Thomson;

Golf for Four at Meldrum House - Ed Morrison, Turriff;

1.5 Litre Bottle Grant's Whisky - Graham Watt,

Paull & Williamsons; Bottle Blackwood's Shetland Gin - Graham Clark, Ryden.

Birthday Boy.    After our first class meal our Guest Speaker Archie McPherson was taken by surprise by being presented with a Birthday cake.   Archie celebrated his 69th birthday that very day and there was a round of applause as he cut his cake.

Raffle Winners:­

Golf for four at Peterculter - Norman Binnie; Meal for two Grill Room Glasgow - Bobby McArthur; 15" LCD Television - Ian Thomson; Meal Voucher for Palm Court - John Duff; Weekend for two Holiday Inn Glasgow - Alistair Bell; Paul Gascoigne signed England shirt - Allan Greig; Weekend for two Glasgow Thistle - Grant Horne; Case of wine - Gary Duff; Set of Golf Clubs - Bobby Thomson; Meal for four Dutch Mill - Richard Nicoll (who donated it back and then won by Jack Davidson); Weekend for two Holiday Inn Edinburgh - Steve Dargie; Day's fishing on the Dee - Steve Fhirless; Digital Camera - Jim Stewart; Meal for four Dyce Skean Dhu - Sim, Auchnagatt; Weekend for two Holiday Inn Shropshire - Jim Stewart; Golf for two at Newmachar - Roddy Mitchell; Bottle Grant's Whisky - Douglas A Jamieson; Bottle Port - Eric J Duncan; Bottle Spirits - Robin Whyte;      Sports Bag - John Koss; Bottle The Macallan - Robert Smith.

Auction Items.   Successful bidders for the Auction Items were:­

Jimmy Greaves signed Spurs shirt           - Melvyn Blades, Culter

AFC Signed Ball            - Kevin Bain

Day's fishing for two on the River Feugh   - Matthew Powell

AFC hospitality package for six   - Martin Angus

Guided tour of Lochnagar Distillery          -Jim Fraser

Manchester United match package          - Ian Thomson

Jack Nicklaus signed photo        - Alan Wallace, Crown Park Consultants

Jimmy "Jinky" Johnstone print     - K Thompson

Peter Pan on Ice hospitality package       - Martin Angus

Theirry Henry signed action print - Colin Nicol

Ryder Cup print signed by Ian Woosnam  - Gordon Nicoll, Dutch Mill Hotel

Culter BB pipe band performance            - Rod Coffey, Stable Services

Wayne Rooney signed Man Utd shirt       - Eddie Morrison,

Morrison Motors Turriff Culter FC hospitality package for six         - Derek Forbes, Forbes Homes, Nethercrossley, Maryculter

Lee Trevino signed US Open flag - Ellis Duguid, Turriff Contractors

Culter FC Montage         - Ivor Finnie, Crown Park Consultants Michael Schumacher signed photo    - C Stenhouse, Corlea, Netherview Road Dyce, Aberdeen

Best, Law, Charlton signed shirt montage            - Tom Smith, Nessco Ltd, Discovery Drive, Westhill

Peter Mitchell was our once again Compere, the doyen of Master of Ceremonies for his 5th time.     Peter gave the event an informative preview on the morning of the function in his popular "Mitchell's Diary" in the Press and Journal.   He shared the auctioneering with Bill McAllister.   Our thanks go to all those who donated excellent auction and raffle items.  We are also grateful to the delightful sales ladies, Jennifer. Marianne and Margaret plus members who persuaded the gentlemen into purchasing tickets.         Archie McPherson captivated the audience with his interesting after dinner speech. He was followed by the most entertaining raconteur Bill McAllister whose humour was much appreciated by one and all.

Our 21st Celebrity Dinner was yet another resounding success.