Reply With QuoteA Clach and Forres doubler?Originally Posted by Pacman1903
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Could have got a Heelan league double header on the train line if I was home. gutted as I would have definitely have taken that on
Hopefully Fort William get some of their -9 back
Brora Huns v Buckie Bhoys
Clachnacuddin v Deveronvale (5pm)
Sevcove v Turrah
Forres Mechanics v Wick Academy
The Fort v Formartinks
I'burry v Nairn County
Keith v Huntly
Rothes v Lossiemouth
Strathspey Thistle v Inverurie Loco Works
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A Clach and Forres doubler?
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Aye I would just had a day on the train/booze. Would have been a cracker
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Eh ?....how does that work ? ......Even if you were able to get transport fae Forres straight away after their game finished , would you nae be struggling to get to Clach in time for their second-half ?
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Excuse me being a spazz. I worked it oot as a 2 pm kick off
Been a long day.
I am best ignored
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Seems like that's what the Fort manager reckons
The club and players found out the punishment via social media. That's f@cking poor
From the P&J
Fort William manager Kris Anderson feels his side have been the subject of a ‘witch-hunt’ after receiving a nine-point deduction.
The Claggan Park side, who sit bottom of the Highland League table without a point from their opening five games, were handed the penalty after fielding an ineligible player on three occasions.
Aiden Taylor, who has joined Fort on loan from Keith, played in three matches before the move was registered with the Scottish FA on August 15.
A Highland League statement released yesterday confirmed the matter was considered by the league management committee decided on Thursday “that Fort William FC be fined a total of £150 and deducted nine points with immediate effect.”
Fort, who considered dropping down to the amateur ranks at the end of last season, have conceded 48 goals and scored only twice in their opening five league matches.
Fort manager Anderson was frustrated he was not able to inform his players about the penalty.
He said: “I am quite annoyed that my players, myself and my coaching staff got to hear of this on social media this morning and that was extremely disappointing for all of us.
“Other circumstances involved in the situation were completely outwith our control and, at the moment, I honestly feel that everything and everybody is against us. It really does feel like a bit of a witch-hunt.
“This has certainly taken the edge of what was going to be an interesting home match against Formartine United this weekend.
“We’ve been trying to get the players to remain positive but this nine-point deduction is a real kick in the teeth to us all.”
A statement from Fort William said: “Obviously we were saddened to hear of this decision, a loss of nine points will make this season’s rebuild all the harder. We would like to thank the fans of Fort William and others in the Highland League for their on-going patience and support.”
The Highland League rules, including subsection 8.9 on the registration of players, was amended last year when Buckie Thistle were accused of listing an ineligible player, midfielder Callum Murray, as a substitute in a goal-less draw at Formartine United the day after the youngster had been recalled from a loan spell at Deveronvale.
The league’s management decided no action was necessary on that occasion, allowing Buckie to claim the title with a 9-0 win against Strathspey Thistle the following Saturday.
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I'burry looking good this season
Brora Huns 3-0 Buckie Bhoys
Clachnacuddin E v E Deveronvale
Sevcove 3-0 Turrah
Forres Mechanics 4-0 Wick Academy
Fort William 2-8 Formartinks
I'burry 7-1 Nairn Co
Keith 1-2 Huntly
Rothes 1-0 Lossiemouth
Strathspey 0-3 Inverurie Locos.
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The late KO
Clach 0-3 Deveronvale
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Aberdeenshire Cup QF tomorrow night
Banks o' Dee v Aberdeen
8pm Spain Park
Winner plays Turriff United at The Haughs 12/9
(standfreelee, fancy rolling oot the Turrah legion at half past midnight with pies again for that game)
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Fort manager Anderson was frustrated he was not able to inform his players about the penalty.
He said:
"We're doomed ... doomed . Ah tell ye"
"At 8-0 doon, we still had a chance .. but thon ref had it in for us .... had he got it right and added the correct 4 minutes stoppage instead o' 2, we could hae been in there! we were at that point jist gettin oor second wind!"
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