Beaten By Bathgate

Saturday 5 December 2009. In the absence of our normal reporter Kip (in Yemen) and deputy reporters, the following match details were provided by Club President Douglas A Jamieson, ably assisted by loyal supporter Arne Bjorkvoll.

Culter put up a spirited display and the final score flattered Bathgate Thistle.
The sending off of Allan Smith after 25 minutes changed the game. After totally dominating the first
20 minutes and leading by a goal from Chris Mountford in the 15th minute, Culter capitulated in the
second half and lost four goals to a Bathgate side who fielded two Scottish Junior International
Players.

The game was 1 — 0 Culter at half time but a very fussy Referee booked several players from both sides and Bathgate also had a player sent off in the second half.
Culter can hold their heads high after this display and who knows what would have happened if eleven-a-side had applied for the whole game.

Bathgate Thistle: Carlin, Woosh, Neill, Love, Fallon, Riley, Lurinsky, Easton, Lister, McPhee, McColiigan; Substitutes: Menmuir, Gupwell and Blaney
Culter: Farquhar, Donald, Robertson, A Smith, Garioch, Kelly, Sim, Wilson, Mountford, Youngson, Craik; Substitutes: Ogboke, McKimmie, Wyness, Stott, Rattray, Mcintosh (GK)

Referee: Frank Connor Assistant Referees: Steve McGuire and Ross Clark

15 Years Ago. On Saturday 3 December 1994 Culter beat Acorn Heating Cup Holders FC Stoneywood 2 — 1 at Polo Park in a first round tie. It was Culter’s second game for new Co-Managers Tommy Madden and Ernie Drews. The match also featured new signings Steve McBeath from Lossiernouth and Greig Smith from Brechin City. Kip reported “Both lads played a prominent part in our well earned victory over arch rivals FC Stoneywood. This was all the sweeter following our drubbing by the same team several weeks ago. Everyone was a hero but special mention must go to veteran Stuart Davidson who was credited with both goals. There must be something in this life begins at forty lark.” Our team that wintry afternoon was:Ainslie, Grant, Johnstone, Smith, Vass, C Nicol, G Davidson, D Nicol, McBeath, Lovie, S Davidson. Substitutes: Mckenzie and Paterson.

Kip’s match verdict was “Sweet revenge and a new spirit in the camp”.

Weekly Lottery - Numbers Reduction. The numbers available for selection will be reduced by one for the next draw, i.e. Ito 19 for Lottery Tickets dated Saturday 12 December 2009.
Seasonal Stoppage. In view of the Festive Season dates this year and the fact that there will be no NRJFA Fixtures on Saturdays 26 December 2009 and 2 January 2010 it has been decided that there will be no Culter EC Lottery Tickets for these dates.

Forthcoming Fixtures
Saturday 12 December 2009 — l Round GA Engineering Inter Regional Cup
Culter v Dyce Juniors (at Crombie Park, Cufter) Kick Off 1.15 p.m. - played to a finish — straight to penalties if level at 90 minutes. This tie has priority and in the event of postponements will continue as next fixture until completed.

Saturday 19 December 2009— Superleague game — details to be advised later — Kick Off 1.15 p.m. Saturdays 26 December 2009 and 2 January 2010— Free Dates

Scoring Statistics. In 20 games played Culter have won 14, drawn 1 and lost 5, scoring 64 goals and conceding 27 in the process. Scorers: Chris Ogboke 9, Martin Shand 8, Chris Mountford 7, Allan Smith 7, Ryan Stott 6, Barry Foster 5, Richard Wyness 5, Allan Youngson 5, Martin Cooper 2, Cohn Craik 2, Greg Donald 2, Hugh Robertson 2, Kevin Garioch 1, Darryn Kelly 1, George McBain I and Adam Wilson 1.
 

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