Lossiemouth FC News
Last updated 19th June, 2006
| 19-Jun-2006 | Transfer activity | ||||
| Lossiemouth have made certain signings over the past week with a view to strengthening the team for the forthcoming Scot-Ads Highland League campaign. Click here for the full story.... | |||||
| 02-Jun-2006 | Local man wins trophy! | ||||
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The annual Highland
League Player of the Year Dinner turned out to be a productive evening
for www.lossiemouthfc.co.uk
webmaster Kevin McKenzie, who scooped the Highland League Supporter of the
Year Award.
Click here for the full story.... |
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| 27-May-2006 | Lossiemouth FC Sportmans Dinner | ||||
| The annual Lossiemouth FC Sportmans Dinner took place this weekend in the Social Club, and was once again a roaring success. Marshalled once again by the excellent Dave Edwards, the night began with a fine meal provided by the 1629 before the guest speaker, Duncan McKenzie, entertained the crowd. Following on, comedian Peter Brown entertained the crowd before the evening closed with the auction, which raised a great deal of money for Lossie FC. | |||||
| 12-May-2006 | Supporters and Players Player of the Year | ||||
This seasons Players of the
Year awards were handed out tonight in the Social Club, with Craig
Morrison scooping the Supporters Player of the Year award, and Martin
McMullan taking home the Players Player of the Year gong. Well done to
both.
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| 29-Apr-2006 | Inverurie Locos v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| The curtain fell on another season as Lossie travelled for their final game at Harlaw Park, looking to win against Locos for the first time. Things didn't go quite to plan, and after Andy Roddie opened the scoring for the home side early on, the Lossie support spent the afternoon watching through their hands. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 18-Apr-2006 | Huntly v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie travelled to Huntly for their penultimate game of the season and produced a fine performance, failing by the narrowest of margins to snatch a point. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 15-Apr-2006 | Lossiemouth v Brora Rangers - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossiemouths final home game of the season turned out to be a successful one, with Brora Rangers eventually beaten 2-0 by goals from David Hendry and Kyle Stewart. A poor first half was balanced out by an entertaining second, ensuring Lossie keep up the chase for eleventh. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 11-Apr-2006 | Lossiemouth FC Social Club Games Day | ||||
| After the success of the Christmas event, a second Games Day is to be held in the Social Club on Sunday April 30th. A number of events will take place with prizes for the winners. Click here for more information.... | |||||
| 10-Apr-2006 | Huntly v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossies penultimate game of the season will take place on Tuesday 18th April when the Coasters get on the tractor and head inland to Christie Park for their rearranged game against Huntly. For the full fixture list, click here.... | |||||
| 09-Apr-2006 | Lossiemouth v Brora Rangers - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
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Lossiemouths final
home match of the season against Brora Rangers will be played this
Saturday. The match had originally been scheduled for October but was
postponed due to Lossiemouths participation in the Qualifying Cup. For the full fixture list, click here....
The match will also provide the opportunity for Lossiemouth supporters to vote for their player of the season. Supporters will be able to vote at the turnstile on their way into the game, and exiles can cast theirs via the Lossiemouth FC Messageboard. Click here for more details.... |
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| 01-Apr-2006 | Huntly v Lossiemouth - MATCH POSTPONED | ||||
| This weekends match between Huntly and Lossiemouth has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The game will be played later on in the season. For the full fixture list, click here.... | |||||
| 25-Mar-2006 | Lossiemouth v Fort William - Fosters Highland League Cup First Round | ||||
| Lossie were dumped out of the Fosters Highland League Cup at the first hurdle by a well organised Fort William side who recorded their first win of the season at Grant Park. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 11-Mar-2006 | Lossiemouth v Inverurie Locos - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| A game played in windy conditions saw Locos run out comfortable winners, as Lossie failed to perform in their first game following the departure of Martin McMullan. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 04-Mar-2006 | Lossiemouth v Fort William - MATCH POSTPONED | ||||
| Due to the adverse weather condition in the north of Scotland, this weekends Fosters Highland League Cup tie between Lossie and Fort William has been postponed. It has been rearranged for Saturday March 25th. For the full fixture list, click here.... | |||||
| 27-Feb-2006 | Martin McMullan heading offshore | ||||
| Lossiemouth FC have announced today that the club will soon lose midfielder Martin McMullan as he prepares to start a new job offshore. For the full story click here.... | |||||
| 25-Feb-2006 | Brora Rangers v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie put recent results behind them with a fine performance against Brora Rangers. The visitors recovered from the loss of an early goal to run out winners. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 18-Feb-2006 | Lossiemouth v Clachnacuddin - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie produced a much improved performance in an entertaining encounter at Grant Park and came within a glove of snatching a point at the death. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 11-Feb-2006 | Forres Mechanics v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Ouch. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 04-Feb-2006 | Lossiemouth v Cove Rangers - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Tropical conditions at Grant Park were witness to a very even game between two sides eager to win, and Cove took all three points with two goals in a minute early in the second half. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 31-Jan-2006 | Fosters Highland League Cup Draw | ||||
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The draw for this
seasons Fosters Highland League Cup draw was made today at Rainbow Taxis
Stadium, the home of Cove Rangers. Lossiemouth were paired with Fort
William, and the winner will travel to face either Forres Mechanics or
Deveronvale. With the draw being made all the way to the semi-final stage,
some interesting ties were thrown up, including the first round clash
between Huntly and Buckie Thistle. The full draw is given below.
First Round: ties
to be played Saturday March 4th 2006 Semi Final: ties
to be played Saturday April 15th 2006 |
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| 28-Jan-2006 | Wick Academy v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| The battle for eleventh place heated up a cold afternoon at Harmsworth Park when Lossiemouth and hosts Wick Academy locked horns. The visitors were ahead twice but were pegged back by a controversial last minute penalty. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 21-Jan-2006 | Lossiemouth v Nairn County - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossiemouth continued their recent impressive run with a deserved three points against a stubborn Nairn County at Grant Park this weekend. Craig Morrison scored the only goal as the home side saw off the challenge of a high flying County. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 14-Jan-2006 | Fort William v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossiemouth headed south for the day to face a Fort William side who had yet to pick up a single point so far this season. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 07-Jan-2006 | Keith v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossiemouth travelled to Keith hoping to build on recent wins against Fraserburgh and Rothes, but the hosts held on to claim all three points. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 05-Jan-2006 | Lossie sign Dutch master | ||||
| It was announced today that Lossiemouth have added Dutchman Michael Wintjes to the squad as they look to build on recent results. Formerly of Feyenoord, Michael is in Lossie as part of a pilot transfer programme with the RAF and will slot into the defence while Steven Dixon is out injured. For the full story, click here.... | |||||
| 03-Jan-2006 | Lossiemouth v Rothes - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Rothes were the first footers at Grant Park this year and managed a goal more than Fraserburgh the previous week, but Lossie again scored four to secure a second successive win and three well earned points. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 24-Dec-2005 | Fraserburgh v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| The last game of 2005 saw an astonishing performance from Lossie, who cruised comfortably past a Fraserburgh side who looked all at sea on a pleasant afternoon in the Broch. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 17-Dec-2005 | Lossiemouth v Deveronvale - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| More misery for the Coasters this weekend as Deveronvale took advantage of several defensive errors to cruise comfortably past a Lossie side who have now conceded 24 goals in their last four games. For the match report and photos, click here.... | |||||
| 14-Dec-2005 | Tommy Madden appointed new Lossiemouth boss | ||||
| It was announced today that current caretaker boss Tommy Madden will be the new Lossiemouth manager. A former player with the Grant Park side during the 90's, Tommy will be thrown in at the deep end for the two remaining fixtures of the season, with Deveronvale the visitors this weekend before a Christmas Eve trip to Fraserburgh. For the full story click here.... | |||||
| 10-Dec-2005 | Lossiemouth v Spartans - Tennents Scottish Cup Second Round | ||||
| The dream died a death at Grant Park this weekend as Lossiemouth were comprehensively beaten by Spartans, sending the Edinburgh side into the Third Round and Lossie crashing out. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 07-Dec-2005 | Lossiemouth v Spartans - Tennents Scottish Cup Second Round - Build up | ||||
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Build up to this
weekends game continues apace, with club captain Gary Youngson providing
the Press and Journal with an insight into how the players are feeling
about the game, while goalkeeper and fans favourite Steve Dunn speaks to
the Barclay File for www.highlandleague.net.
Click here
for the Gary Youngson article, and here
for the Steve Dunn piece.
Meanwhile, www.lossiemouthfc.co.uk has prepared the usual Match Preview for the weekends game, along with a piece about our opponents, our history in the Scottish Cup and the Road to Hampden (so far....!). Click here to have a look. |
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| 03-Dec-2005 | Buckie Thistle v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| One week ahead of the biggest game in the clubs recent history, Lossie shipped seven goals to a Buckie team who at no point needed to get out of first gear. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 26-Nov-2005 | Lossiemouth v Spartans - Tennents Scottish Cup Second Round | ||||
| Third Division leaders Berwick Rangers were dumped out of the Tennents Scottish Cup at the first hurdle this weekend by Spartans, which sees the East of Scotland side become the opposition for Lossiemouth in the second round. The tie is to be played on Saturday December 10th. For the full fixture list, click here.... | |||||
| 26-Nov-2005 | Lossiemouth v Keith - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossiemouth played host to Keith this weekend at a rain lashed Grant Park. Despite a good first half performance, Lossie collapsed in the second half, giving the visitors an easy win. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 23-Nov-2005 | Lossiemouth announce departure of Jim Walker | ||||
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Lossiemouth FC have
announced that last night the club parted company with manager Jim Walker.
A statement read, 'apart from our qualification for the Scottish Cup our league results this season have been
extremely disappointing', and it is thought failure to overcome Wick
Academy in what was his last game may have been the final straw. Assistant
manager Tommy Madden will now be in charge of the teams affairs for the
near future, commencing with the home tie against Keith this Saturday. For
the full story and reaction, please click here.
www.lossiemouthfc.co.uk would like to thank Jim Walker for all his efforts during his time at the club. We wish him all the best for the future, and hope it is not long before he is back in football. |
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| 19-Nov-2005 | Lossiemouth v Wick Academy - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossiemouth and Wick Academy served up an entertaining encounter at Grant Park this weekend, sharing six goals as the lead constantly changed hands. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 12-Nov-2005 | Keith v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Todays game against Keith was called off shortly before 15:00hrs due to a waterlogged pitch at Kynoch Park. The game will be rearranged for later in the season. For the full fixture list, click here.... | |||||
| 09-Nov-2005 | Fraserburgh v Lossiemouth - Match rearranged | ||||
| Lossiemouths festive fixture against Fraserburgh, originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 27th, has been brought forward to Saturday, December 24th. With any luck, Lossie will bring their support an early Christmas present and 3 points. For the full fixture list, click here.... | |||||
| 05-Nov-2005 | Lossiemouth v Huntly - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Huntly came from a goal behind at Grant Park this weekend to run out comfortable winners against a ragged looking Lossiemouth. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 31-Oct-2005 | Lossiemouth v Wick Academy - Match rearranged | ||||
| Lossiemouths home tie with Wick Academy has been rearranged for Saturday November 19th. Click here for the full fixture list.... | |||||
| 22-Oct-2005 | Inverurie Locos v Lossiemouth - Qualifying Cup Semi-Final | ||||
| Lossies successful run in the Qualifying Cup came to a halt at Harlaw Park this afternoon, as Inverurie Locos outscored the Coasters by three goals to one. Despite taking an early lead through Craig Morrison, Lossie failed to hold on and hopes of a place in the final were dashed. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 17-Oct-2005 | Tennents Scottish Cup First and Second Round Draws | ||||
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Lossiemouths
Scottish Cup adventure will begin on December 10th, with a home tie
against Edinburgh City or Spartans, or Berwick Rangers in the Second
Round. The two non-league sides will replay their final qualifying game
this coming weekend to decide who hosts Berwick in the First Round, to be
played on November 19th.
Full draw is as follows.... First round - to be played Saturday 19th November 2005 |
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| 15-Oct-2005 | Lossiemouth v Inverurie Locos - Qualifying Cup Semi-Final | ||||
| A 94th minute penalty scored by Steven Ellis means Lossie and Inverurie will have to do it all over again next weekend for a place in the final of the Qualifying Cup. Lossie had been two goals down with ten minutes to go before a late revival ensured a 2-2 draw. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 08-Oct-2005 | Clachnacudden v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossies poor run of form continued with a 5-1 defeat away to Clachnacudden. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 01-Oct-2005 | Lossiemouth v Forres Mechanics - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Forres were the visitors this weekend as Lossie looked to start picking up points again after last weeks defeat in Aberdeen. Click here for the match report and photos. | |||||
| 25-Sep-2005 | Clachnacuddin v Lossiemouth - Alteration to Kick-off time | ||||
| Due to a clash with Scotlands vital World Cup qualifier against Belarus on the same day, Lossies game against Clachnacuddin on October 8th will now kick off at 12:30, in order to give fans time to return to the social club for the international straight after. | |||||
| 24-Sep-2005 | Cove Rangers v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie were back on league duty this weekend, with Cove Rangers the opponents. Both sides had last week qualified for the Tennents Scottish Cup, but only one side appeared to have recovered from the celebrations. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 17-Sep-2005 | Rothes v Lossiemouth - Qualifying Cup Second Round | ||||
| Lossie qualified for the semi-finals of the Qualifying Cup, and as a result the Tennents Scottish Cup, this weekend with a last-gasp victory over familiar opponents Rothes at Mackessack Park. David Hendrys goal in the 92nd minute ensured the Coasters went into the hat with Cove Rangers, Forres Mechanics and Inverurie Locos. Click here for the match report and photos. | |||||
| 10-Sep-2005 | Nairn County v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie suffered their second defeat in a row at the hands of Nairn County this weekend, losing 3-0 at Station Park. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 06-Sep-2005 | Elgin City v Lossiemouth - North of Scotland Cup Group Stage | ||||
| Lossie were overwhelmed by a stronger, more organised side at Borough Briggs tonight. Click here for the match report.... | |||||
| 04-Sep-2005 | Lossiemouth FC Golf Day | ||||
| The annual Lossie FC Golf Day took place today at Moray Golf Club on the New Course. A healthy number of entries enjoyed scorching temperatures and an excellent looking course as they competed for a number of prizes. Jimmy Shaker hit the first ball of the day, but finished in a dismal third last position. The eventual winner was Jordan Edwards, with Joyce Tulloch picking up the ladies trophy and John Evans collecting the booby prize for finishing last. Nearest the flag on the 4th hole was Jim Walker, with Jordan picking up the prize for the same on the 17th. Well done to all who entered. | |||||
| 03-Sep-2005 | Lossie v Fort William - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie racked up their fourth win in a row over Fort William this weekend, and moved up to eighth in the Scot-Ads Highland League table. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 31-Aug-2005 | Lossiemouth v Rothes - North of Scotland Cup Group Stage | ||||
| In torrential rain, Lossie faced Rothes in the opening game of their North of Scotland Cup group stage tonight. The Coasters ran out 2-1 winners over their physical visitors, who had two men dismissed during the game. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 29-Aug-2005 | Qualifying Cup - Second Round draw | ||||
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Lossie joined holder
Inverurie Locos, league leaders Forres Mechanics and six other Highland
League clubs in the draw for the Second Round of the Qualifying Cup. The
draw was relatively favourable to the Coasters, as they were paired with
Rothes, who dumped Huntly out of the competition at Christie Park at the
weekend. The tie, to be staged at Mackessack Park, will be played on Saturday,
September 17th. The previously arranged game at home to Wick Academy will
be played later in the season.
Full draw - Rothes v LOSSIEMOUTH; Inverurie Locos v Buckie Thistle; Cove Rangers v Clachnacuddin; Forres Mechanics v Fraserburgh - all ties to be played Saturday, September 17th. |
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| 27-Aug-2005 | Golspie Sutherland v Lossiemouth - Qualifying Cup First Round | ||||
| Lossie made the trek north this weekend with Golspie Sutherland standing in the way of a place in the second round of the Qualifying Cup. A win today would leave the Coaters 90 minutes from Scottish Cup football. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 20-Aug-2005 | Rothes v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossie travelled south to tropical Rothes for arguably the most important game of the season so far. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 17-Aug-2005 | North of Scotland Cup draw - Lossie face Rothes and Elgin | ||||
| The draw for the group stages of the North of Scotland Cup has pitched Lossie into a group containing Rothes and Elgin. The Coasters will welcome Rothes to Grant Park on Wednesday August 31st, with the game scheduled for a 20:00hrs kick off. Lossie will then make the trip to Borough Briggs to face Elgin City on Wednesday September 6th, with the semi-finals scheduled for either the 3/4/5 or 10/11/12 of October, and the final for Saturday October 29th. | |||||
| 13-Aug-2005 | Lossiemouth v Fraserburgh - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Fraserburgh were the visitors to Grant Park for this weekends Scot-Ads Highland League game. The Bellslea side are notoriously mean at Grant Park, but the Coasters managed to get their first goal and point of the season. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 12-Aug-2005 | Shaun Noble departs... | ||||
| It was announced today that Shaun Noble has decided to give up the game temporarily for family reasons, and will not be available for Lossiemouth for the immediate future. The support would like to thank him for his time at the club, and hope he soon finds the time to return to the side. | |||||
| 06-Aug-2005 | Deveronvale v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| Lossies made their first road-trip on League duty this weekend, with Banff the destination. Deveronvale got off to a flyer last week against Inverurie Locos, and would be looking to impress on their own turf. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 30-Jul-2005 | Lossiemouth v Buckie Thistle - Scot-Ads Highland League | ||||
| The 2005-06 Scot-Ads Highland League season kicked off today, with Lossiemouth welcoming Buckie Thistle to Grant Park. The return of Shaun Scott was bound to make for an entertaining game, but it was the visitors who came out on top. Click here for the match report and photos.... | |||||
| 13-Jul-2005 | Elgin City v Lossiemouth - Inverness Cup First Round | ||||
| Lossie were dumped out of the Inverness Cup at the first stage tonight as they fell to a competent Elgin side. For the match report and photos click here.... | |||||
| 04-Jul-2005 | Tennents Scottish Cup Qualifying Cup (North) Round 1 | ||||
| Lossie have been drawn away to Golspie Sutherland in the first round of the Tennents Scottish Qualifying Cup. The tie will be played on Saturday the 27th of August, with the second round draw the following Monday. | |||||
| 02-Jul-2005 | Highland League Fans Tournament III | ||||
| This seasons tournament took place at Lossiemouth Playing Fields, with the home side almost going all the way. Click here for photos of the day; click here for a report on the days proceedings.. | |||||
| 20-Jun-2005 | Goalkeeper Michael Rae retires | ||||
| It was announced today that goalkeeper Michael Rae has decided to hang up his gloves and retire from the game. Although only 28, the former Rangers player commented that work commitments were getting in the way of his football, and something had to give. For the full story, click here. | |||||
| 16-Jun-2005 | Inverness Cup - First Round Draw | ||||
| Lossie will take part in this seasons Inverness Cup, which begins in mid-July and will form part of the clubs pre-season warm-up. The Coasters have been handed an away tie against Elgin City, to be played at Borough Briggs on Wednesday 13th of July, with a 19:30hrs kick-off. | |||||
| 14-Jun-2005 | Biscuits heads east to Buckie | ||||
| It was announced today that Shaun Scott has left Lossiemouth to join title contenders Buckie Thistle. The Jags had previously tabled a bid for the former Highland League Player of the Year soon after Jim Walker had taken the wheel at Lossie only for it to be rejected, but a second bid, combined with the players desire to leave, has been accepted. However, Biscuits will be back soon, as the clubs face each other on the opening day of the season. | |||||
| 01-Jun-2005 | Fixtures for the coming season | ||||
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The fixtures for the
2005-06 Scot-Ads Highland League Season were announced last night, and
Lossie have been given the arduous task of facing three of the title
challengers in the first three weeks of the season. First up are Buckie
Thistle, who open the season at Grant Park on Saturday, July 30th. The
Coasters then travel east to Banff to face Deveronvale, before facing
Fraserbugh at home.
Click here to see the full fixture list. Check back regularly once the season has started, as fixtures are liable to change, and dates for the Caledonia Broadband North of Scotland Cup still have to be arranged. |