9 August 09

	Weekly Bulletin	Sunday 9 August 2009 Issue No. 1964
Russells Hustled/ Hearts Broken
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Superleague — Tuesday 4 August 2009: Cutter 4 Hall Russell United 1 H-T 1-0 at Crombie Park, Culter
Scorers: Cutter: Ryan Stott 27. Richard Wyness 46. Allan Smith 85. Barry Foster 87. Hail Russell Utd: Ross Duncan 72.
Grill League Cup Section 4 — Sat 8 August 2009: Buchanhaven Hearts 1 Culter 2 H-T 1-0 at Raemoss Park,
Peterhead. Scorers. Buchanhaven Hearts Derek McKechnie 25. Cutter. Hugh Robertson 46, Allan Smith 53
Tuesday 4 August 2009. Cutter got off to a winning start in the league with a good win over newly promoted Hall Russell United but they left it late to consolidate the result.
The Deesiders had all the pressure early on without creating too many chances until Hugh Robertson found the side netting from an acute angle. The visitors had an opportunity soon after when Ross Donald broke free but John Farquhar saved easily. Following a bit of ping pong in the area Cutter took the lead in fine style when Ryan Stott steadied himself on the edge of the area before curling a peach beyond Craig Duguid in the United goal. The same player had two good chances saved soon after before he hit the post with a sparkling drive. Allan Youngson, back in the starting line up following suspension, then tried his luck but the United ‘keeper pulled of a fine save. Half Time: 1 — 0.
Cutter went ahead almost from the restart when Richard Wyness buried the ball in the back of the net following some good lead up play. Hugh Robertson then tried his luck with a free kick but the effort flew inches wide. The Bridge of Don men were thrown a life line in the 72nd minute when poor defending allowed Ross Duncan a free shot at goal and he thrashed the ball past the diving Culter ‘keeper. This was to be the last attack United put together as Cutter camped in their opponents area with Richard Wyness going close and sub Chris Mountford firing over from inside the box. The Deesiders consolidated the win late on. when an Allan Smith rocket almost uprooted the net before Barry Foster powered a header home from a Ryan Stott corner.
Cutter: Farquhar, Foster, Craik, A Smith, Cooper, Kelly, McBain, Youngson, Robertson, Wyness, Stott.
Subs: Mountford, Ellis, Middler, Sim, Donald (trialist), Shand, Mcintosh (GK)
Referee: Roddy Cobb. Assistant Referees: Andrew Lawrence and Craig Grant
Saturday 8 August 2009. Cutter took all three points at Peterhead with a hard fought win against the Blue Tooners. It was a pleasing win with the Deesiders almost assured of a place in the knock out stages.
Culter started on top but a fine Dod McBain cross found no takers before Allan Smith fired just wide. Hearts gradually got back into It but the exchanges were eeksy peeksy for a long spell with few chances at either end. The home side took the lead in the 25th minute when Derek McKechnie got on the end of a fine move to slam the ball behind John Farquhar. A minute later a fierce Allan Youngson shot took a wicked deflection but Bill Gatt pulled off a magnificent save. The Hearts ‘keeper then produced a good stop to deny Richard Wyness the equaliser before Allan Youngson was hooked for carrying a rib injury and was replaced by Greig Donald. Half Time: 1 — 0.
Culter came out for the second period with all guns blazing when Dod McBain found Hugh Robertson who flicked the ball past the ‘keeper and into the net. Hugh Robertson then sent in a great curling cross which Ryan Stott steered just wide. Ryan Stott then turned provider but on this occasion Dod McBains header hit the bar and went behind for a goal kick. Dod McBain then tried his luck from distance but his shot was high and mighty. The Deesiders went ahead in the 53rd minute when Allan Smith turned on the edge of the area to send a beauty into the bottom corner. The Hearts ‘keeper was then lucky to escape punishment when he appeared to handle outside the area but the ref waved play on. Jim Ellis then replaced Dod McBain but it was Richard Wyness who almost grabbed the third from a Barry Foster cross but his dnve fizzled inches over. The impressive Greig Donald then provided the ammo for sub Chris Mountford but his stinging shot was deflected for a corner. Culter continued to dominate with Chris Mountford going close on a number of occasions before a Barry Foster curler flashed wide of the post.
Culter: Farquhar, Foster, Craik, A. Smith, Cooper, Kelly, McBain, Youngson, Robertson, Wyness, Stott. Substitutes:
Mountford, Ellis, Middler, Donald, Sim, Mcintosh (GK).
Referee: S. George

Weekly Lottery — Numbers Available. The numbers available for selection will continue for the next draw i.e. Ito 15 for Lottery dated Sat 15 August 2009. The numbers will remain at Ito 15 until the lottery is won.

Evening Match Half Time Raffle Winners — Tuesday 4 August 2009. Bottle Whisky — lain MacDonald, 26 Crown Terrace, Culter; Bottle Wine — Mike Clark, Westhill; 6 Cans Tennent’s Lager — Greg Mountford (lain and Greg are thanked for donating their prizes back to Culter FC).

Next Week’s Fixtures
Superleague — Tuesday 11 August 2009: Lewis United v Culter (at Chris Anderson Stadium, Aberdeen)
Kick Off 7.00 p.m. Referee: Bryan Braidwood.
Grill League Cup Section 4 — Saturday 15 August 2009 Parkvale v Culter (at Findon Park, Portlethen)
Kick Off 2.30 p.m.

Shrewsbury Supporter. An interested spectator at our game against Hall Russell United on Tuesday was Dave Rogers who was up on holiday from Shrewsbury. Dave was a faithful supporter during his stay in Culter in the 1 970s and was in the company of his fellow supporter of those days Doug Legge who remains a loyal follower. Dave recalls having the honour of presenting the Amateur 1st Division Championship Shield to Team Captain Gary Gauld at Culter School Pitch on 19 May 1979. Culter beat lnsch 8— 1 that afternoon in the 5th Round of the Dickie Trophy with goals from Ronnie Smith (3), Kevin Garden, Norman Gilbert, Peter Longmoor, Gunner Stuart and Bob Westland. Crombie Park had been closed that Season for restoration work. The Referee was the late Arthur H Maders and our line-up was:- K Davidson; D Jamieson, C Lawrence; R Westland (Captain), G Spry, N Gilbert; G Stuart, P Longmoor, R Smith, G Scott, K Garden; Substitute: G Shand. Gary Gauld was out of action due to having broken his leg.

Russells Hustled/ Hearts Broken