Lossiemouth FC News
Last updated 29th May, 2011

28-May-2011 Lossiemouth FC Players of the Year Awards and Sportsmans Dinner
 

Nobby Stiles was the guest speaker at this years Sportsmans Dinner, held in the Lossiemouth FC Social Club, and entertained the crowd with tales of his career, before his son John provided the comedy to round off the evening. The night also featured the prizegiving for the players of the year, with Darren McConnachie landing both supporters and players player of the year awards, while Colin Charlesworth took home the players young player of the year award. Congratulations to him, and many thanks to all who attended and raised funds for the club. Click on the photos below to see more from the evening...

Darren McConnachie collects the first of his awards from Nobby Stiles Guests enjoying their dinner

Darren McConnachie collects the first of his awards from Nobby Stiles, and two guests enjoying their evening...

   
14-May-2011 Lossiemouth v Wick Academy - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie slumped to the biggest home defeat of the season following a tired performance against Wick Academy. Almost a month since their last game, Lossie were a goal down at the interval and conceded a further four in the second half to end the season on a disappointing note. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
26-Apr-2011

Lossiemouth v Aberdeen - Steve Dixon Testimonial

  Lossiemouth welcomed a youthful Aberdeen side to Grant Park to honour the service of former Lossie player Steve Dixon, who was forced to retire through injury two seasons ago. The Lossie side featured a host of names from past and present, with members of the current first team taking to the field with names like Ross McHardy, Gary Flett, Mark Wood and Steven Rattray.. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
20-Apr-2011 Nairn County v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  A goal in either half secured all three points for Nairn in a lively end of season encounter. The sides were evenly match until the dismissal of Steven Sim in the first half, and Nairn made use of the numerical advantage to finish off the Coasters. Click here for the match report....
   
16-Apr-2011 Lossiemouth v Forres Mechanics - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie strolled to the biggest win of their season against a tired, one dimensional Forres Mechanics at a sunny Grant Park. First half goals from Ross Archibald and Steven Ellis and second half strikes from Nikki Smith and Scott Matheson secured the points as the Coasters march on towards the close season. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
12-Apr-2011 Final fixtures announced
  The final fixtures of the Scot-Ads Highland League season have been released and Lossie will wrap up their season with a home tie against Wick Academy on Saturday May 14th. Click here for the full fixture list.....
   
09-Apr-2011 Lossiemouth v Inverurie Locos - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie tore apart a petulant Inverurie Locos at Grant Park, achieving a quick revenge for the defeat suffered at Harlaw Park last week. Ahead at the interval thanks to a Ricky Wardrop goal, Lossie secured the points with goals from Kevin Grant and Bryan Bell, ahead of Craig Ross seeing red for the visitors. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
05-Apr-2011 Midweek fixtures announced
  More Scot-Ads Highland League fixtures have been announced, and Lossie have been handed a midweek trip to Nairn on Wednesday 20th April. The remaining fixture, a home tie against Wick, has still to be arranged. Click here for the full fixture list.....
   
02-Apr-2011 Inverurie Locos v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  A poor first half saw Lossie head into the interval five goals down, before finally getting into gear and earning a draw from the second half. Ricky Wardrop scored to ensure the travelling support had something to cheer but it was far too little, far too late to allow a comeback. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
26-Mar-2011 Lossiemouth v Fraserburgh - Scot-Ads Highland League
 

and Lossie and Fraserburgh earned a point each from a stuffy goalless draw at Grant Park. Both sides had chances but Lossie will feel the more aggrieved of the sides after failing to beat Paul Leask in the Broch goal. Click here for the match report and photos....

   
23-Mar-2011 Keith v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Keith came out on top by the odd goal in five in a controversial encounter at Kynoch Park. Lossie came from behind to lead at the interval thanks to goals from Ricky Wardrop and Ross Archibald but late strikes secured all three points for the title chasers. Lossie were reduced to nine men in the dying minutes following the harsh dismissal of Kevin Grant and Ross Duncan. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
19-Mar-2011 Lossiemouth v Fraserburgh - Fosters Highland League Cup second round
  Paul Leask was the hero for Fraserburgh at the end of a long afternoon at Grant Park, saving three penalties in the shoot-out which followed an entertaining 2-2 draw. Kevin Grant equalised late in normal time to force extra time, and a Colin Charlesworth equaliser sent the game to kicks from the penalty mark. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
12-Mar-2011 Formartine United v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Formartine took the points thanks to first half goals from Stuart Cumming and Stuart McKay on a snowy afternoon at North Lodge Park. Lossie battled back in the second half but could not find a way back into the game despite enjoying the lions share of possession. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
09-Mar-2011 Brora Rangers v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie and Brora shared the points at a snowy Dudgeon Park following an entertaining affair. Lossie were a Kevin Grant goal ahead at half time, and a bizarre exchange of five goals in eleven minutes saw the Coasters head home with a point. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
05-Mar-2011 Lossiemouth v Clachnacuddin - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Yet more last minute drama against the Ferry side but this time it was Lossie scoring late on to bag all three points from an entertaining game. A goal down at half time, Lossie fought back to lead before Clach levelled from the spot late on, only for Ross Duncan to steal the points in the dying seconds. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
01-Mar-2011 Huntly v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie won in Aberdeenshire for the first time in five years with a fine victory over Huntly at Christie Park. Scott Mathesons early strike gave the Coasters a lead they would go on to preserve against the ten men of Huntly following the dismissal of Grant Campbell shortly after the opener. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
26-Feb-2011 Buckie Thistle v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie suffered defeat by a solitary goal for the second week in a row in a tense game at Victoria Park. Goalless at the interval, a Lewis Mackinnon strike was the difference as Lossie more than held their own against the champions. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
23-Feb-2011 Midweek fixtures rearranged
  Lossies trip to Huntly has been brought forward a day and will be played on the evening of Tuesday March 1st. Click here for the full fixture list.....
   
19-Feb-2011 Lossiemouth v Brora Rangers - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie slipped to a narrow home defeat against northeners Brora Rangers at Grant Park. A poor first half from Lossie ended with a Nikki Smith equaliser against the run of play, but Brora were ahead in the second half and held on for all three points. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
12-Feb-2011 Deveronvale v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie suffered a narow defeat on the road to Shire cracks Deveronvale. Goalless at half time, Vale scored minutes into the second half before wrapping things up with a soft penalty award soon after. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
09-Feb-2011 Midweek fixtures announced
  Lossie have been handed a pair of away games in the first set of rescheduled SHFL games. Lossie head to Huntly on Wednesday, March 2nd, and the following Wednesday sees the Coasters head for Brora. Both games will kick-off at 2000hrs. Click here for the full fixture list.....
   
05-Feb-2011 Lossiemouth v Fort William - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie overcame the loss of a first minute goal to get back to winning ways with a home win over Fort William. Nikki Smith, Bryan Bell and JJ Urquhart scored to secure the points while Darren McConnachie saved a second half penalty. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
29-Jan-2011 Turriff United v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie slumped to their first defeat of the year at The Haughs as title-chasing Turriff United ran riot. Three goals in the first half left Lossie with plenty to do and another three in the second half put a lid on Lossies worst result of the season. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
22-Jan-2011 Lossiemouth v Cove Rangers - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie extended their unbeaten run to three games with a goalless draw against Cove Rangers at Grant Park. Both sides had plenty of chances to score in an entertaining game but Lossie were grateful to Darren McConnachie for a string of fine saves in the latter stages of the game. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
20-Jan-2011 Fosters Highland League Cup draw
 

Lossiemouth have been paired with Fraserburgh in the first round of this years Fosters Highland League Cup. The Coasters beat the Broch in the final the last time they lifted the trophy and will be out to recreate last years cup heroics when Formartine and Buckie Thistle were dispatched as Lossie made it to the semi-finals.

Preliminary round:

Turriff United v Brora Rangers
Inverurie Locos v Keith
Ties to be played on Saturday March 5th

First round:

Cove Rangers v Deveronvale
Fort William v Strathspey Thistle
Clachnacuddin v Huntly
Formartine United v Nairn County
Wick Academy v Inverurie Locos/Keith
Buckie Thistle v Turriff United/Brora Rangers
Rothes v Forres Mechanics
LOSSIEMOUTH v Fraserburgh
Ties to be played on Saturday March 19th

Quarter finals:

Buckie Thistle/Turriff United v LOSSIEMOUTH/Fraserburgh
Cove Rangers/Deveronvale v Fort William/Strathspey Thistle
Clachnacuddin/Huntly v Formartine United/Nairn County
Rothes/Forres Mechanics v Wick Academy/Inverurie Locos/Keith
Ties to be played Saturday April 2nd

Semi finals:

Buckie Thistle/Turriff United/LOSSIEMOUTH/Fraserburgh v Cove Rangers/Deveronvale/Fort William/Strathspey Thistle
Clachnacuddin/Huntly/Formartine United/Nairn County v Rothes/Forres Mechanics/Wick Academy/Inverurie Locos/Keith
Ties to be played Saturday April 23rd

Final:

Buckie Thistle/Turriff United/LOSSIEMOUTH/Fraserburgh/Cove Rangers/Deveronvale/Fort William/Strathspey Thistle v Clachnacuddin/Huntly/Formartine United/Nairn County/Rothes/Forres Mechanics/Wick Academy/Inverurie Locos/Keith
Ties to be played Saturday May 14th

Click here for the full fixture list....

   
15-Jan-2011 Lossiemouth v Rothes - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie collected another three points with a second win of the year at Grant Park, this time over local foes Rothes. A scrappy first half was forgotten as Martin McMullan scored from the centre circle before Steven Ellis tucked away a late penalty. Rothes scored an even later consolation but it wasn't enough to stop Lossie climbing to ninth in the table. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
14-Jan-2011 Huntly v Lossiemouth / Lossiemouth v Rothes - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against the Tigers has been postponed due to a knackered pitch. The game will be played later in the season. In its place, Lossie will be hosting Rothes at Grant Park. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
08-Jan-2011 Lossiemouth v Wick Academy - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against the Black and Grey stripes has been postponed due to the weather. The game will be played later in the season. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
03-Jan-2011 Lossiemouth v Keith - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie trampled first footers Keith into the turf at Grant Park with a comprehensive win. Bored of sitting idle, the Coasters tore apart a Keith side who started well but were undone by first half goals from Nikki Smith and Ross Archibald, before a late own goal sealed the points. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
27-Dec-2010 Keith v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against the Maroons has been postponed due to the weather. The game will be played later in the season. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
18-Dec-2010 Lossiemouth v Rothes - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against the Speysiders has been postponed due to the weather. The game will be played later in the season. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
11-Dec-2010 Nairn County v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against big spending Nairn County has been postponed due to the weather. The game will be played later in the season. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
04-Dec-2010 Lossiemouth v Forres Mechanics - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against local minnows Forres Mechanics has been postponed due to the weather. The game will be played later in the season. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
27-Nov-2010 Lossiemouth v Inverurie Locos - Scot-Ads Highland League
  This weekends game against Shire cracks Inverurie Locos has been postponed due to the weather. The game will be played later in the season. Click here for the full fixture list....
   
20-Nov-2010 Fraserburgh v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  A Nikki Smith strike was not enough to salvage a point for Lossie as the Coasters went down 2-1 to Fraserburgh at Bellslea. Lossie were a man and a goal down early on following Ross Duncans dismissal, but fought back and could have stolen a point late on. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
13-Nov-2010 Lossiemouth v Formartine United - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossiemouth were once again generous towards their opposition and were made to suffer by a clinical Formartine United. The Coasters were two goals ahead at half time, but the visitors roared back with three second half goals to scoop all three points. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
06-Nov-2010 Clachnacuddin v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossiemouth carelessly let slip a two goal lead at Grant Street Park to hand Clach a share of the points. Nikki Smith had the Coasters comfortably ahead with an hour gone but a Gordon Morrison double saved a point for the hosts. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
30-Oct-2010 Lossiemouth v Buckie Thistle - Scot-Ads Highland League
  The champions had a narrow escape at Grant Park, needing a late penalty from Ian Murray to secure all three points. Donnie Munro had opened the scoring for the visitors before Nikki Smith equalised, but the hoops were not to be denied another win. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
16-Oct-2010 Lossiemouth v Deveronvale - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossiemouth turned in an astonishing performance as they battered a bewildered Deveronvale at Gant Park. A first half hat-trick from Shawn Scott secured the points and the Shire side were lucky to escape without conceding more as they were completely outfought for the entire game. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
09-Oct-2010 Fort William v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossiemouth returned to winning ways with a narrow victory over Fort William at Claggan Park. Chances were at a premium throughout the game but Kevin Grant was the match winner for Lossie late on with a composed finish. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
02-Oct-2010 Lossiemouth v Turriff United - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossiemouth and Turriff earned a point each from an entertaining game at Grant Park. Turriff let slip a two goal lead before half time, with goals from Colin Charlesworth, Nikki Smith and Martin McMullan putting Lossie ahead before Turriff levelled late on. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
25-Sep-2010 Lossiemouth v Whitehill Welfare - Carling Scottish Cup first round
  Lossie fell at the first hurdle of the in the 2010/11 Carling Scottish Cup, losing 2-0 to an average Whitehill Welfare. A goal in eather half saw the southerners into the draw for the second round, despite a penalty save from Darren McConnachie and a number of chances for the hosts. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
18-Sep-2010 Cove Rangers v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Cove put on a clinical display as they thumped Lossie at Allan Park in this Scot-Ads Highland League fixture. The hosts were three up at the interval and four ahead before Ross Duncan pulled one back, only for Cove to go nap late on with a penalty. Click here for the match report and photos....
   
11-Sep-2010 Lossiemouth v Huntly - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie came from behind to salvage a draw against All New Huntly in a rain soaked encounter at Grant Park. Huntly took an early lead via a Michael McGinlay free kick, his second in two games, but the Coasters roared back to level in the second half courtesy of a Nikki Smith penalty. Former Lossiem man Michael Dunn was ordered off and Lossie can consider themselves unlucky not to have taken all three points. Click here for thematch report and photos....
   
04-Sep-2010 Wick Academy v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie suffered defeat for the first time in the league this season, losing 3-2 at Harmsworth Park. The Coasters were two goals to the good at the interval but Wick made their familiarity with the Harmsworth slope count and scored three times in the second half. Click here for match report and photos....
   
01-Sep-2010 Scottish Cup - First round draw
   Lossiemouth have been paired with old foes Whitehill Welfare in the first round of the Scottish Cup. The sides met in 2007 at Grant Park, with Whitehill the victors on that occasion.

The full draw is as follows...

Golspie Sutherland v Fort William
Rothes v Nairn County
Civil Service Strollers v Wigtown & Bladnoch
Edinburgh City v Clachnacuddin
Glasgow University v Burntisland Shipyard
Beith v Linlithgow Rose
Coldstream v Forres Mechanics
Fraserburgh v St Cuthbert Wanderers
Hawick Royal Albert v Dalbeattie Star
Newton Stewart v Preston Athletic
Edinburgh University v Brora Rangers
Deveronvale v Inverurie Loco Works
LOSSIEMOUTH v Whitehill Welfare
Vale of Leithen v Keith
Huntly v Girvan
Selkirk v Bo’ness United
Gala Fairydean v Sunnybank
Bye - Wick Academy

Ties to be played Saturday 25th September; replays to be played Saturday October 2nd  

   
28-Aug-2010 Forres Mechanics v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie maintained their unbeaten record with a solid draw at Mosset Park. Never an easy place to go, Lossie were a goal behind at the interval but a Stuart Strathdee free kick earned Lossie a share of the points. Click here for match report and photos....
   
21-Aug-2010 Lossiemouth v Strathspey Thistle - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie were minutes from a fourth consecutive 2-1 league win but were forced to share the points with Strathspey Thistle following a last gasp equaliser from the Jags. Click here for match report....
   
14-Aug-2010 Rothes v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie went two points clear at the top of the Highland League with a late win over minnows Rothes at Mackessack Park. Lossie survived goiong a goal behind and a missed penalty before Tony Ross equalised and Shawn Scott scored a last minute winner. Click here for match report and photos....
   
11-Aug-2010 Forres Mechanics v Lossiemouth - HITS North of Scotland Cup quarter final
  Lossie fell at the first hurdle of the North of Scotland Cup, suffering a narrow defeat against Forres Mechanics at Mosset Park. A goalless first half was forgotten as the second half burst into life with five goals, unfortunately three of which were scored by Forres. Click here for match report....
   
07-Aug-2010 Lossiemouth v Nairn County - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie made it two wins from two with a solid home performance against Nairn County. Goals from Stuart Strathdee and Shawn Scott, either side of a County equaliser, helped Lossie to a win that saw them rise to second in the league table. Click here for match report and photos....
   
31-Jul-2010 Strathspey Thistle v Lossiemouth - Scot-Ads Highland League
  Lossie kicked off the new season with an away win at Strathspey Thistle. The Grantown side took the lead in the first half and Shawn Scott saw a penalty saved before the visitors secured the points with late goals from Tony Ross and Shawn Scott. Click here for match report and photos....
   
23-Jul-2010 Lossiemouth v ICT U19's - Pre-season friendly
  Friday night football came to Grant Park as the pre-season matches continued for Lossiemouth. A first half goal from Kevin Grant secured a deserved win for the hosts against sluggish looking visitors. Click here for match report and photos....
   
20-Jul-2010 Forres Thistle v Lossiemouth - Pre-season friendly
  Lossie continued their pre-season preparations with a rain-interrupted win at junior side Forres Thistle. Goals from Martin McMullan and Ross Duncan secured a deserved win. Click here for match report and photos....
   
17-Jul-2010 Lossiemouth v Dundee United XI - Pre-season friendly
  Lossie kicked off their pre-season preperations with a friendly against a Dundee United Under 19's. The youngsters ran out 3-1 winners in front of the newly opened stand at Grant Park, with Shawn Scott scoring a spectacular overhead kick amid a strong showing from Lossie. Click here for match report and photos....
   
26-Jun-2010 Fans Tournament VIII
  Lossie recovered from their poor showing in the previous years tournament to save face with a series of decent performances. The Coasters qualified for the Toilet Bowl but were dumped out by the Buckie Thistle over 40's. Click here for match report and photos....
   
16-Jun-2010 North of Scotland Cup sponsored by Highlands and Islands Training Services - Draw and Fixtures
   Lossiemouth have been handed a bye in the first round of the North of Scotland Cup, and face a trip to either Rothes or Forres in the second round.

Full draw...

Round One
North Section
Clachnacuddin v Halkirk United
Wick Academy v Brora Rangers
Golspie Sutherland v Inverness CT
Bye - Thurso
Rothes v Forres Mechanics
Fort William v Muir of Ord Rovers
Nairn County v Strathspey Thistle (tie to be played at Seafield Park, Grantown)
Bye - Lossiemouth
(ties to be played on Tuesday/Wednesday July 27th/28th)

Round Two
North Section:
Thurso v Wick/Brora
Clach/Halkirk v Golspie/ICT
East Section:
Fort/Muir of Ord v Nairn/Strathspey
Rothes/Forres v Lossiemouth
(to be played on Tuesday 10 or Wednesday 11 August)

Semi Finals
North Section:
Clach/Halkirk/Golspie/ICT v Thurso/Wick/Brora
East Section:
Rothes/Forres Mechanics/Lossiemouth v Nairn/Strathspey/Fort/Muir of Ord
(to be played on Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 August)

Final
North Section club has home dressing room
(to be played on Saturday 11 or Sunday 12 September)
 

   

05-Jun-2009

Lossiemouth FC Sportsmans Dinner
   The annual fundraiser took place in the Tartan Lounge this evening, where a full house enjoyed a fine three course meal followed by entertaining patter from ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Alex Stepney and comedian Bruce Fummey. Many thanks to all who attended and helped raise valuable money for the football club. 
   

01-Jun-2010

Fixtures for the coming season
   Lossie start the new season with a trip to Strathspey Thistle on July 31st, before hosting Nairn County the following week. Click here for the full fixture list.....

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