Dee Ding Dong

Saturday 19 September 2009. Culter capitulated against Dee in a match they should have won if it
not for some derelict defending
Deesicters started well Allan Youngson firing just wide from a Dod McBain pass. However the early pressure did not last as Dee were awarded a corner and Graham Long rose unchallenged to bullet a header
John Farquhar. Six minutes later GuItar looked to have got on level terms but Grant Pennant pulled of a fantastic save from a Richard Wyness rocket. Culter were making all the running at this stage and Jim EHis
desperately close from an Allan Youngson release. Culter were then awarded a free kick right on the
of the area although the foul appeared to be committed inside the area but Allan Youngson’s attempt
easily held by the Keeper. On the half hour mark Hugh Robertson had the bait in the net with a quick
kick but the referee astonishingly ordered the kick to be retaken. A few minutes later Martin Shand fought hard to win the ball before he found Allan You ngson but he blazed the ball just wide. Half Time: 1 — 0.
Shand had a half chance with the first attack of the second period but the keeper saved well. Moments later there was a melee in the Culter box as the defence failed to clear on three occasions and Jack Strachan bundled the ball over the line to double Dee’s lead. Almost immediately Chris Ogboke and Lewis McKimmie replaced Martin Shand and Jim Eiis and it paid dividends when Chris Ogboke went on a solo run
slipped a fine shot behind Grant Pennant to give the Deesiders some hope. Four minutes later Culter
right back in it when Cohn McGuigan upended Chris Ogboke in the area and the big man stepped up to hammer home the spot kick. Barely a minute later Dee edged in front when John Farquhar called for a long
which he failed to make contact with and Martin Foy dinked a header over the stranded ‘keeper and into
net. Culter almost eciualised soon after when Richard Wyness thrashed a shot at goal but once again the keeper saved well. This was to be the striker’s last action as he was taken off for Chris Mountford but it was
Ogboke who went close with a header from a Dod MeBain cross. Culter eventually putled level when
You ngson twisted and turned on the left of the area before sending a deft shot low into the net to set
rip roaring finish. Dee had a half chance as the clock was ticking away but Martin Foy bleezed the ball
from the edge of the area. Culter then had two strong penalty claims turned down. Firstly there appeared to be a hand bail in the box and secondly Lewis McKimmie was axed well inside the area but on
occasions the referee bottled it only awarding a free kick on the very edge of the box. In the last minute
defending cost Culter dear when they failed to clear their lines and Ally Reid spanked a beauty home
all three points.
Banks 0’ Dee: Pennant. Phillips, Tumbull, McGuigan, Long, Corsar, Reid, G. McNamee, Fey, Strachan, McWilliam. Substitutes: White, A. McNamee, Christie, Stewart, Watt, Forbes.
Culter: Farquhar, Donald, Robertson, Smith, Ga1och, Kelly, McBain, Ellis, Shand, Wyness, Youngson. Substitutes: Ogboke, Stott, Mountford, Sim, McKimmie, McIntosh.
Reporter: lan “Kip” Mckenzie.

Saturday 26 September 2009: Culter v Banchory St Ternan (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 2.15 p.m. — played to a finish — straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes
Forthcoming Fixture — 1st Round Emirates Scottish Junior Cup Saturday 3 October 2009: Bellshill Athletic v Culter (at Bellshill) Kick Off 3.00 p.m.

Scoring Statistics. In 11 games played Culter have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 2, scoring 38 goals
and conceding 12 in the process. Scorers: Barry Foster 5, Allan Smith 5, Ryan Stott 5, Richard
Wyness 5, Chris Mountford 4, Chris Ogboke 4, Martin Shand 3, Hugh Robertson 2. Allan
Youngson 2, Martin Cooper 1, Greg Donald 1 and Kevin Garioch 1.

Playing Pool. Jake Strachan, who joined us from fellow NRJFA side Hillhead in February 2009 has been transferred back to them. Jake hardly kicked a ball for Culter during his spell on our books so his departure will not be very noticeable.
Mairs’ Milestone. Congratulations go to Alex and Jean Mair on the occasion of their Platinum Wedding Anniversary (70 years). Alex was one of our leading sweepstake sellers in Culter Mills when I took over as Secretary and Treasurer on 27 March 1961 and I still call at their house every week to collect their Lottery Tickets plus any Culter FC Press material which they keep for me. We wish them many more happy, healthy years together.
Next Week’s Fixture — North Regional Cup 1st Round
 

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