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Saturday the 1st of May 2004
MSIS North Caledonian League
Golspie Sutherland 1 V Thurso F.C 3
Goalscorers - Jamie MacKenzie, Luke Cassidy and Mark Nicholl
At Golspie - 3.00 p.m k.o
(Bunillidh V Thurso was called off and this game re-arranged)
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Results for season 2003/04
Saturday the 17th of April 2004
Morris Newton Cup Final
Thurso F.C 4 V Balintore 2
Goalscorers - Jamie MacKenzie (2), Ross Sutherland and Nigel MacKenzie
At Dudgeon Park, Brora - 3 p.m k.o
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Saturday the 10th of April 2004
Football Times Cup Second Round
Thurso F.C 1 V Alness United 1
Goalscorer - Brian Gray (pen)
At The Dammies (Alness won 4-2 on pens a.e.t)
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Saturday the 3rd of April 2004
Morris Newton Cup Semi-Final
Alness United 0 V Thurso F.C 3
Goalscorers - Alan Murray (2) and Nigel MacKenzie
At Alness - 2.45 k.o
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Saturday the 27th of March 2004
MSIS North Caledonian League
Thurso F.C 1 V Balintore 2
Thurso Line-up - J.Mackay, A.Sutherland, Forbes, Warner, Gray, Bremner, Green (Baker 65),
Coghill (T.McLeod 60),Murray, P.Makhouli, N.MacKenzie. Sub Not Used - Cassidy.
Goalscorer - o.g.John Skinner
At The Dammies - 3.00 k.o
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Saturday the 13th of March 2004
MSIS North Caledonian League
Thurso F.C 5 V Bonar Bridge 0
Thurso Line-up - J.Mackay, B.Gray, Forbes, Warner (Baker 69), Morris, N.MacKenzie,
G.Bremner, R.Sutherland (Angus 45), G.Reid, P.Makhouli, A.Murray (Cassidy 58).
Goalscorers - Alan Murray, Nigel MacKenzie, Phil Makhouli, o.g.Munro and Luke Cassidy
At The Dammies - 3.00 k.o
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Saturday the 13th of March 2004
MSIS North Caledonian League
Halkirk United 0 V Thurso F.C 3
Goalscorers - Gavin Bremner (pen), Phil Makhouli and Alan Murray
At Recreation Park, Halkirk - 2.30 k.o
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Saturday the 21st of February 2004
PCT Cup Final
Thurso F.C 1 V Balintore 0
Goalscorer - Lee MacDougall
At Dudgeon Park, Brora - 2.00 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 14th of February 2004
MSIS North Caledonian League
Alness United 1 V Thurso F.C 1
Thurso F.C Line-up - J.Mackay, A.Sutherland, Morris (P.Makhouli 84),Moar, Gray, Bremner,
N.MacKenzie, Warner, A.Murray, R.Sutherland (Inrig 84), L.MacDougall (Cassidy 87).
Goalscorer - Brian Gray
At Alness - 2.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 7th of February 2004
MSIS North Caledonian League
Invergordon 0 V Thurso F.C 8
Thurso F.C Line-up - B.Mackay, A.Sutherland, Morris, Warner, Gray, Bremner, N.MacKenzie
(Angus 69), R.Sutherland, Murray (Nicholl 64), P.Makhouli (Cassidy 58), MacDougall.
Goalscorers - Nigel MacKenzie, Brian Gray (pen), Alan Murray (2), Phil Makhouli, Mark Nicholl, Gavin Bremner and Luke Cassidy
At Invergordon Academy Park, Invergordon - 2.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 24th of January 2004
PCT Cup Semi-Final
Thurso F.C 5 V Golspie Sutherland 0
Thurso: B.Mackay, A. Sutherland, Warner, B.Gray, Moar, G.Bremner, Inrig, R. Sutherland,
J. MacKenzie, MacDougall (P.Makhouli 67), N.MacKenzie (Angus 80).
Goalscorers - Brian Gray (pen), Jamie MacKenzie, Allan Sutherland, Nigel MacKenzie and Phil Makhouli
At The Dammies - 1.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 20th of December 2003
North Caledonian League
Halkirk United 0 V Thurso F.C 1
Thurso F.C Line-up - J.Mackay, A. Sutherland, Morris, B.Gray, Warner, G.Bremner, Inrig, R. Sutherland,
Murray (MacDougall 78), J. MacKenzie (Cassidy 65), N. MacKenzie (P.Makhouli 80).
Goalscorer - Allan Sutherland
At Recreation Park, Halkirk - 1.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 13th of December 2003
North Caledonian League
Thurso F.C 5 V Tain St.Duthus 2
Goalscorers - Gavin Bremner (2 pens), Willie Inrig (2) and Ross Sutherland
At The Dammies, Thurso - 1.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 6th of December 2003
North Caledonian League
Thurso F.C 6 V Dornoch 0
Goalscorers - Gavin Bremner, Alan Sutherland, Alan Murray, Nigel Mackenzie (2) and Phillip Makhouli
At The Dammies, Thurso - 1.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 29th of November 2003
North Caledonian League
Thurso F.C 1 V Golspie Sutherland 3
Goalscorer - Willie Inrig
At The Dammies, Thurso - 1.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 22nd of November 2003
PCT Cup Second Round
Invergordon 2 V Thurso F.C 3
Goalscorers - Nigel MacKenzie, Alan Murray and Gavin Bremner
At Invergordon
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Saturday the 8th of November 2003
PCT Cup First Round
Thurso F.C 3 V Bonar Bridge 1
Goalscorers - Lee MacDougall, Alan Murray and Ross Sutherland
At The Dammies - 1.30 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 1st of November 2003
Port Services Cup Final
Alness United 1 V Thurso F.C 1 (Alness won 4-3 on pens a.e.t)
Goalscorer - Jamie MacKenzie
At Dudgeon Park, Brora - 3.00 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 25th of October 2003
MSIS North Caledonian League
Tain St.Duthus 1 V Thurso F.C 1
Goalscorer - Phil Makhouli
At Tain - 3.00 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 11th of October 2003
MSIS North Caledonian League
Thurso F.C 6 V Halkirk United 1
Goalscorers - Kevin Morris, Phil Makhouli, Lee MacDougall, Alan Sutherland and Ross Sutherland (2)
At The Dammies, Thurso - 1.00 p.m kick-off
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Saturday the 4th of October 2003
Port Services Cup Semi-Final
Thurso F.C 5 V Invergordon 0
Goalscorers - Phil Makhouli (3), Nigel MacKenzie and Kevin Morris
At The Dammies, Thurso - 2.30 p.m kick-off
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Thursday 6th of May 2004
On Saturday afternoon Thurso defeated 2004 champions Golspie Sutherland 3-1 away with goals from Jamie MacKenzie, Luke Cassidy and substitute Mark Nichol. This match was hastily arranged after the scheduled fixture away to Bunillidh Thistle in Helmsdale was called off late after the home side could not muster a side to play the game. It now looks like Thurso will be awarded the three points and a 3-0 win by the league committee, which will lift them above Alness United into third place in the league. In The Football Times Cup Semi-Final in Alness, Balintore came away with a 3-0 win and now face Halkirk United at Dudgeon Park in Brora - 13.00 k.o. Balintore will be hoping to make it third time lucky as they have already lost their last two cup finals against Caithness opposition losing both the PCT and Morris Newton Cups to Thurso this season.
Monday 26th of April 2004
On Saturday afternoon Thurso defeated Alness United 3-0 in the league to maintain their hopes of finishing third above Alness United in the league. Thurso's goals were scored by Gavin Bremner (2) and Niall Murray. Golspie Sutherland clinched the MSIS League championship with a 3-1 home win against title rivals Balintore.
Sunday 18th of April 2004
Yesterday afternoon Thurso secured their second piece of silverware, in their third cup final of the season with a 4-2 win against Balintore at Dudgeon Park in Brora. Thurso's goals came from a Jamie MacKenzie double, Ross Sutherland and Nigel MacKenzie, Balintore replied via Lowe and Farquhar. Fellow Caithness side Halkirk United will represent the county in The Final cup competition of the season after theyr defeated Tain 3-1 on Saturday afternoon. In the only league match of the day Golspie Sutherland moved a step closer to the title with a 3-0 win away in Alness.
Sunday 11th of April 2004
There were mixed fortunes for the Caithness sides yesterday afternoon in The Football Times Cup Second Round as Halkirk United secured a semi-Final spot at home to Tain St.Duthus as they defeated champions elect Golspie Sutherland 2-0 at Recreation Park with goals from Gary Hamilton and Michael Bremner. At The Dammies however, Thurso drew 1-1 with Alness United and went out 4-2 on penalties after extra time. Thurso's goal came early on from a Brian Gray penalty, followed by an equaliser ten minutes later by Robbie MacDougall. Alness United now have a home semi-final against Balintore. Next week sees the thirso piece of silverware decided as Thurso take on Balintore at Dudgeon Park, Brora in The Morris Newton Cup Final and in the only league fixture of the day, Alness United entertain Golspie Sutherland. (3.00 p.m kick-offs).
Saturday 3rd of April 2004
Thurso F.C won through to their third cup final of this season after the defeated Alness United 3-0 away in Alness yesterday afternoon. A first half strike by Alan Murray, followed by a brilliant second by Murray chipping Alness goalkeeper Robertson from 25 yards, then a cracking goal by Nigel MacKenzie sealed their place in The Morris Newton Cup Final where they will play Balintore after they beat Golspie Sutherland 1-0 at Seaboard Park from a single Ewan Dance strike in the second half. This final will be a repeat of the recent PCT Cup Final between these two sides which Thurso won 1-0 thanks to a Lee MacDougall goal.
In the other match on the day Tain St.Duthus booked a place in The Semi-finals of The Football Times cup with a 3-2 win away in Helmsdale V Bunillidh Thistle.
Saturday 27th of March 2004
Thurso lose disapointingly 2-1 at home to Balintore this afternoon. Balintore's goals came from Dance and Farquhar and Thurso's coming from a John Skinner own goal. Next game is away to Alness United in The Morris Newton Cup Semi-Final on Saturday 3rd April with a 2.30 p.m kick-off.
Friday 19th of March 2004
Thurso's trip to Helmsdale tomorrow afternoon in a MSIS North Caledonian League fixture away to Bunillidh Thistle has been called off due to the home side not being able to field enough players to start the match. Next game is Saturday 27th March at home to Balintore in the league with a 3 p.m kick-off.
Wednesday 17th of March 2004
This weekend has a combination of Football Times Cup and MSIS League fixtures. In The Football Times Cup First Round, Alness United entertain Bonar Bridge and Dornoch travel to Golspie Sutherland for the second week in sucession having played in a Morris Newton Second Round tie last Saturday. In The Second Round of The Football Times Cup, league leaders Balintore have a chance to book another semi-final place as they take on Invergordon also for the second Saturday in sucession. In the only MSIS North Caledonian League fixture of the afternoon, Bunillidh Thistle entertain fourth placed Thurso in Helmsdale. Cup games kick off at 2.30 and league matches at 3.00 p.m.
Sunday 14th of March 2004
In The MSIS North Caledonian League, Balintore took top spot on Saturday afternoon with a convincing 4-0 win at home to Invergordon. Thurso closed the gap on Alness United in third place with goals from Murray, N.MacKenzie, Makhouli, o.g and Cassidy. In The Morris Newton Cup Second Round, Alness United booked a home semi-final against Thurso with a 5-0 win away to Bunillidh Thistle at Helmsdale and finally Golspie Sutherland secured an away semi-final at Balintore with a 2-1 home win against Dornoch.
Sunday 7th of March 2004
Yesterday afternoon all teams gave a minutes silence before each game as a mark of respect to League treasurer Jock Mackay who sadly died at the age of 63. In an afternoon of cup and league action, the first game to kick off was at Recreation Park, Halkirk and Thurso progressed into the semi-final of The Morris Newton Cup with a convincing 3-0 win against Halkirk United with first half goals from an early Gavin Bremner penalty after Phil Makhouli was upended closing in goal, then a second after 20 minutes from Phil Makhouli laid on by Ross Sutherland, then just before half-time a header from Alan Murray after Ross Sutherland headed the ball across goal. In the league Balintore kept their championship hopes alive with a 3-1 home win against Alness United and leap-frog them into second spot. The only other league game saw Dornoch and Tain complete their league programme with Dornoch climbing the table above Halkirk United with a 7-3 home win. The game between Bonar Bridge and Golspie was called off.
Friday 27th of February 2004
Thurso's game at home to Baonr Bridge in The League was called off tonight due to the severe wintry conditions this week up North. Other matches scheduled for tomorrow is Balintore entertaining Invergordon at Seaboard Park in The League and in The Morris Newton Cup Second Round Alness travel up north to Helmsdale to take on Bunillidh Thistle and Dornoch travelling to league leaders Golspie Sutherland. All games will probably have a morning pitch inspection.
Sunday 22nd of February 2004
Thurso claimed the second piece of silverware this season as they beat Balintore 1-0 with a goal from Lee MacDougall in The PCT Cup Final at Dudgeon Park in Brora yesterday afternoon. This win secures Thurso's sixth trophy in 5 years since formation in 1998. Golspie Sutherland moved another step closer to the championship with a home win against Tain. Alness United moved into second with a 2-0 home win against fifth placed Invergordon and Halkirk completed their league programme with a 1-1 draw at home to Bunillidh Thistle. Next week sees a mixture of league and cup games with Thurso playing hosts to Bonar Bridge and Balintore entertaining Invergordon at Seaboard Park and In The Morris Newton Cup Second Round Alness travel up north to Helmsdale to take on Bunillidh Thistle and Dornoch travelling to league leaders Golspie Sutherland.
Monday 16th of February 2004
Next game is Saturday the 21st of February in The PCT Cup Final against Balintore at Dudgeon Park, Brora with a 2.00 p.m kick-off. Details of travel arrangements to follow.
Sunday 15th of February 2004
Thurso draw 1-1 in Alness against Alness United in a tough and heated encounter. Brian Gray opened the scoring with a powerful volley but the visitors were pegged back with a back post header by the veteran Ross Jack. Thurso had several chances during the game with Alness keeper Robertson pulling off some fine saves to prevent Thurso running away with the match. It remained stalemate in the second half and ended 1-1 which doesn't really help any of the two for their quest for the championship. Golspie took advantage of Thurso and Alness droping points and now open a three point gap with a 1-0 win away in Balintore. Other results on the day saw Halkirk come from behind, 3-1 down at half-time to win 4-3 at Dornoch and Bunillidh Thistle record a fine 4-1 win at Tain.
Monday 9th of February 2004
Thurso hammer Invergordon 8-0 on a wintry Saturday afternoon in Ross-Shire with goals from Nigel MacKenzie, Brian Gray (pen), Alan Murray (2), Phil Makhouli, Mark Nicholl, Gavin Bremner and Luke Cassidy to bring them wining two points of third placed Alness United. Balintore go top with a 5-0 home win against Halkir United in the only other game of the day. Next weekend's fixtures are, Alness United V Thurso, Balintore V Golspie Sutherland, Dornoch V Halkirk United and Tain St.Duthus V Bunillidh Thistle.
Wednesday 4th of February 2004
Thurso hope to play their first league game since 20th December 2003 when they make what is a series of three trips south on Saturday when they face Invergordon in Invergordon. Other fixtures on the day sees current league leaders Golspie face a trip to Bonar to play Bonar Bridge at Migdale, second placed Balintore play hosts to Halkirk United, third placed Alness United travel up north to Helmsdale to take on Bunillidh Thistle at Couper Park and finally Tain are entertained by Dornoch. All fixtures kick-off at 2 p.m. Also, provisionally pencilled in for the following Saturday 14th February are the fixtures which were called off due to the bad weather last weekend which were - Alness United V Thurso, Balintore V Golspie Sutherland, Dornoch V Halkirk United and Tain St.Duthus V Bunillidh Thistle. Thurso's third trip in as many weeks will be down to Dudgeon Park in Brora for the PCT Cup Final against Balintore.
Sunday 24th of January 2004
Thurso F.C progressed to their second cup final of the season yesterday afternoon with a convincing 5-0 defeat of league leaders Golspie Sutherland. First half goals from Brian Gray (pen), Jamie MacKenzie and Allan Sutherland effectively killed off the game as a contest then in the seond half Thurso went on to play some good passing football and scored another two goals through Nigel MacKenzie and substitute Phil Makhouli. After the final whistle man of the match Ross Sutherland received a bottle of champagne from Match sponsor Steve Webster of BT Global Services in Thurso who kindly supplied the new match ball from Atlanta Sports. Thurso will now take on Balintore in The PCT Cup Final at Dudgeon Park in Brora on Saturday the 21st of February. Next game is away to Alness on Saturday afternoon in the league.
Thursday 22nd of January 2004
A mixture of two different cups and league matches for the North Caledonian League football card this weekend. I have just had the fixtures confirmed by Jim Dinwoodie - League Secretary as, Thurso entertaining Golspie Sutherland in The PCT Cup Semi-Final at The Dammies with a 1.30 p.m kick off, in the Morris Newton Cup First Round Halkirk United entertain Bonar Bridge and Alness United travel to Invergordon and In the second Round Balintore entertain Tain St.Duthus, with all three kicking off at 1.30 p.m. In the only league game of the day Bunillidh Thistle travel down to take on Dornoch, this time with a 2.00 p.m kick-off.
Tuesday 13th of January 2004
Thurso got some much needed match practice on Saturday as they defeated a mixture of age and youth with a 7-3 win at The Dammies. Goals for Thurso came from Brian Gray, Gavin Bremner (2), Alan Murray (2) and Nigel MacKenzie (2) with Kevin Morris and Terry Mackay (2) repliying for the over-35 / youth side. The Thurso Line-up for this game was J.Mackay, Warner, Moar, Gray, R.Sutherland, N.MacKenzie, Inrig, Murray, J.MacKenzie, MacDougall. Sub - P.Makhouli with the Thurso over 35 / youth select lining up as - B.Mackay, Hutcheon, Angus, D.MacGregor, J.Begg, Elder, Richardson, S.Reid, Cassidy, Morris and M.MacGregor. Subs - T.Mackay, G.Leonard and D.Falconer. Thurso being 5-1 up at half-time swapped J.Mackay, Moar and Warner with B.Mackay, Begg and Richardson.
Friday 9th of January 2004
I have just been informed by Gus Mackay (TFC coaching staff) @ 18.50 that tomorrow's scheduled PCT Cup semi-final at home to Golspie Sutherland has been called off as a mark of respect to former Brora Rangers, Ross County and Golspie player, 44 year old Donald Mackay who has sadly died suddenly after a heart attack. Other MSIS North Caledonian League fixtures due to be played are Balintore V Tain, Bunillidh V Dornoch, Alness United V Bonar Bridge and Halkirk United V Invergordon all with 1.30 p.m kick-offs. I have confirmed with league committee members Robbie Adam and Matt McLelland that the only match off is Thurso V Golspie Sutherland. In it's place Thurso will play an over 35's XI at The Dammies with a 1 p.m kick-off.
Monday 22nd of December 2003
Next game is scheduled to be a home match against current League leaders Golspie Sutherland in The PCT Cup Semi-Final on Saturday the 10th of January 2004. The other fixture I am aware of is Balintore at home to Tain in a league game. Other fixtures to be announced on The North Caledonian League website - www.northcaledonianleague.co.uk
Saturday 20th of December 2003
Winter hit the North Caledonian League season hard but most games took place in cold, wet and windy conditions. The top four sides won their matches with Golspie Sutherland sneaking a 1-0 win late on against Bunillidh Thistle in Helmsdale, Alness United hammering Dornoch 7-1 at home, Balintore securing a fine 3-0 win away at Invergordon and in The Caithness Derby game Thurso maintined their unbeaten record against Halkirk United since they entered the league in 1998 as they came away with a hard fought 1-0 win at Recreation Park with a single Allan Sutherland strike in the first half. I am awaiting confirmation if the Tain V Bonar game went ahead or not. The next game is to be announced but there will be no games on 27th December 2003 or 3rd of January 2004 so the players will be able to enjoy their christmas and new year without worrying about playing games.
Saturday 13th of December 2003
A full league card was played in The North Caledonian League this afternoon with the top five teams, Golspie, Balintore, Alness, Thurso and Invergordon all defeating the bottom five teams. Golspie Sutherland maintained their lead at the top with a 4-0 home win against Halkirk United, Balintore stayed in second place with a 3-1 wn at home to Dornoch, Alness United hammered Bonar 7-2 away and stay in Third, Thurso beat Tain 5-2 in a tough match at Sir George's Park, Thurso with goals from Gavin Bremner (2 penalties), Willie Inrig (2) and Ross Sutherland and finally Invergordon stayed in fifth, three points behind Thurso with a 2-0 win in Helmsdale against Bunillidh Thistle.
Saturday 6th of December 2003
It was a combination of PCT Cup and league action today. In The North Caledonian League Thurso got a much needed morale boosting win with a 6-0 home win against Dornoch with goals from Gavin Bremner, Alan Sutherland, Alan Murray, Nigel Mackenzie (2) and Phillip Makhouli, Halkirk United hammered Tain St.Duthus 5-0 at Recreation Park and Bonar climbed off the bottom with a 4-3 win against Invergordon. In The PCT Cup Semi-Final Balintore progressed to the Final against either Thurso or Golspie, against Port Services Cup winners Alness United defeating them 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 3-3 draw after extra time. Golspie Sutherland progressed to a semi-final at Thurso in the new year as they defeated Bunillidh Thistle 5-2 after extra time.
Saturday 29th of November 2003
Thurso's title chances were virtually killed off as they were beaten 3-1 at home to Golspie Sutherland. After a goal-less first half with Murray having the best chance to give Thurso the lead it was Thurso who took the lead after 52 minutes when the ball fell to Willie Inrig 20 yards from goal and he unleashed a powerful drive high into the net. Thurso pushed for a second to kill off the game and after 61 minutes Stone equalised at the back post from a cut back from the right, then five minutes later Nicolson scored to give Golspie the lead then the game was killed off as a contest in the 81st minute when Nicolson scored a brilliant strike after beating several Thurso defenders from the edge of the box. Thurso will be looking to pick themselves up from this disapointing defeat when they play a re-arranged league game at home to Dornoch next Saturday with a 1.30 p.m kick-off.
Saturday 22nd of November 2003
Thurso progressed into the semi-finals of The PCT Cup with a second round win 3-2 away to Invergordon with goals from Nigel MacKenzie, Alan Murray and Gavin Bremner. They now have a home tie against either Bunillidh Thistle or Golspie Sutherland to be played on Saturday the 6th of December (1.00 p.m kick-off). Next match is at home to Golspie in the league this Saturday in a crucial match for The home side if they are to retain the title they won last season.
Saturday 8th of November 2003
Thurso progressed into a second round tie away to Invergordon with a tough 3-1 home win aginst Bonar Bridge at The Dammies. After a shaky start and a goal from Bonar's Garry McLeod, Thurso sorted themselves out and equalised via Lee MacDougall before half-time then scored two in the second half via Ross Sutherland and Alan Murray. Thurso have no match this Saturday due to Scotland's play-off V Holland allowing players, supporters and officials of all North Caledonian League clubs to watch the game.
Saturday 1st of November 2003
It was a disapointed Thurso squad who travelled back from Brora last night as Alness United win the first piece of silverware this season when they defeated Thurso on penalties after extra time in a tense game at Dudgeon Park, Brora on a cold November afternoon. The game finished 0-0 after 90 minutes, with Kevin Morris being red carded after a bad tackle at the end of the game, which started of a melee in the centre circle with the referee having problems maintaining order. Then early into extra time, ten man Thurso took the lead through man of the match Jamie MacKenzie, then pegged back with a good finish from Carl Jack. Crucial spot kick misses by Reid and Baker for Thurso handed The Port Services Cup to Alness United. In the MSIS North Caledonian League Golspie Sutherland continued at the top with a fine 4-1 win away in Tain and Balintore kept in touch in second place with a 3-2 home win against Bunillidh Thistle. Halkirk picked themselves up from a defeat last week, with a 1-0 home win against Bonar Bridge and finally there was an incredible 12 goal thriller as Dornoch and Invergordon shared the spoils with a 6-6 draw.
Saturday 25th of October 2003
It was another day of high scoring in The MSIS North Caledonian League Championship as Golspie Sutherland continued on from their 6-1 hammering of Alness last week with a 8-1 defeat of lowly Dornoch at home. This win lifted them above Balintore by three points on to 18 points, with Balintore losing 2-1 away at Alness United. Thurso slipped up on their travels again, with a 1-1 draw at Tain. Bunillidh Thistle continued their brilliant form recently as they bear Bonar 3-0 in Helmsdale and go within two points of Thurso in fifth place. Halkirk United's inconsistency was all too evident again as they were defeated 2-0 at Invergordon. Next weekend sees the chance for Alness and Thurso to play for The first piee of silverware of the season as they fight it out in The Final of The Port Services Cup at Brora. League fixtures on the day sees Balintore playing hosts to in-form Bunillidh Thistle, Invergordon make the short trip to Dornoch, Bonar Bridge make the long trip to Halkirk and Tain St.Duthus take on league leaders Golspie at home.
Saturday 11th of October 2003
Thurso continued their high scoring form from last week with a comfortable 6-1 win at home to Halkirk United this afternoon. They took the lead with a Kevin Morris header after seven minutes followed by a good finishes by Phil Makhouli and Lee MacDougall to take a three goal half time lead. Three other goals followed from Alan Sutherland and a double from Ross Sutherland to take a comanding six goal lead. Halkirk pulled a goal back with a few minutes to go with the goal of the game from Stuart Sinclair who scored with a curling effort into the top corner past Brian Mackay. With Balintore not playing as a mark of respect to one of their long servants to the club, David DC Calderwood, Alness United also took advantage to go second with a 4-0 home win against Tain St.Duthus, above Golspie who dropped to third as they were shocked 2-1 at home against Bunillidh Thistle, who themselves climb the table to seventh. Dornoch also recorded a 2-1 away win at Bonar and climb to sixth place in the table.
Saturday 4th of October 2003
In The Semi-Finals of The Port Services Cup both ties served up nine goals in total as Thurso breezed past Invergordon 5-0 at The Dammies in Thurso thanks to a hat trick from Phil Makhouli and singles from Nigel Mackenzie and Kevin Morris and Alness United chalk up a 4-0 away win against Bunillidh Thistle in Helmsdale.
With Alness United and Thurso playing in The Port Services Cup Semi-Finals Balintore took advantage with a thumping 6-0 win away in Dornoch. Balintore have a 100% record so far this season with a maximum 15 points from their opening five league fixtures scoring 23 goals in the process thanks to the scoring prowess of Ewan Dance and Lewis Ross. Golspie Sutherland kept up their own 100% record with their fourth league win and leap frog Alness United into second place with a 3-1 home win against Bonar Bridge. Also in good form recently have been surprise package Tain St.Duthus who have now secured their third league win in succession with a 2-0 home win against Halkirk United and leaves them hard on the heels of Alness and Thurso all on the nine point mark.
Saturday 27th of September 2003
Thurso lost ground in their quest to retain the league title they won last season and drop to fourth as they lost 4-2 away in Balintore this afternoon. Goals came from Nigel MacKenzie and an own goal by John Skinner. Next game is the Port Services Cup Semi-Final at home to Invergordon next Saturday afternoon with a 2.30 p.m kick-off.
Saturday 20th of September 2003
Thurso progressed to The Semi-Final of The Port Services Cup with a thumping 6-2 home win against Halkirk United this afternoon. Goals came from Alan Murray (2), Willie Inrig, Brian Gray (pen), Alan Sutherland and Gavin Bremner. Thurso will now play Invergordon at home in the semi-final in two weeks time. Next game is a tricky trip away to Balintore on Saturday in The North Caledonian League. Other scores on the day saw Alness United progress to the semi-finals of the Port Services Cup with a 1-0 win away to Golspie and Bunillidh Thistle shock Dornoch 2-0 in Dornoch and will play Alness in the semi-final. In The North Caledonian League there was also a shock as Tain defeated Invergordon 3-1 and Balintore go to the top of the table on goal difference with a 1-0 away
win in Bonar.
Saturday 13th of September 2003
Thurso maintained their place at the top of the league this afternoon with a 3-2 win at home to Invergordon. Other matches on the day saw Alness gain revenge on Halkirk United with a 2-0 win at home, Bonar Bridge record a 3-3 away draw at Bunillidh Thistle in Helmsdale, Dornoch lose 3-1 at home to Golspie and Balintore hammer Tain 8-2 in Tain.
Friday 5th of September 2003
For tomorrow's trip to Dornoch, Thurso are back to full strength with defender Brian Gray and midfielder Ross Sutherland returning to the squad from suspension. The bus leaves from outside Atlanta Sports, High Street, Thurso at 11.45 on Saturday morning.
Saturday 30th of August 2003
Thurso win 3-0 at Castletown against Bunillidh Thistle this afternoon with two goals from Alan Murray and one from stand-in centre half Kevin Morris. In a welcome surprise for Thurso Alness United lose 1-0 aw at Halkirk with the village side's goal coming from Uni-bound Shaun Henstridge. In the other fixtures Invergordon record a 2-1 home win against Tain and Balintore win a 7 goal thriller 4-3 at home to Bonar Bridge. These resuls leave a host of sides all of three points.
Thursday 28th of August 2003
It has just been announced that The next fixture at home to Bunillidh Thistle will be played in Castletown to give extra time for work to be completed on The Dammies pitch in Thurso. The game will kick off at 3 p.m and anyone wishing to go can catch the bus at 1.45 p.m on Saturday afternoon from the town's clock. Thurso F.C Lotto draw goes up to £4300 with 5 from 17 teams to be drawn on Sunday night.
Thursday 21st of August 2003
Thurso F.C will have a stall at The Annual Janet Street Fayre this Saturday night. There will be a bottle stall, bingo game and a raffle for a football shirt plus tickets on sale for a £4200 Lotto prize draw to be made the following day. Many thanks to Hilary Budge and Fiona Moar for volunteering again for this worthwhile fundraising event for the club.
Wednesday 20th of August 2003
Thurso F.C comprehensively beat county league Division One side Castletown 5-0 away tonight, with goals coming from Nigel MacKenzie, Willie Inrig and a bullet header from Ross Sutherland in the first half followed by two superb efforts from Gavin Chessor in the second half to complete the 5-0 scoreline. This sets us up for the away trip to Bonar Bridge on Saturday in the opening league game of the season.
Monday 18th of August 2003
No winner in the draw made last night so The Thurso Lotto jackpot is now at a massive £4200 with 5 from 18 teams, draw to be made at The Thurso Club this weekend. Thurso F.C's defence of their North Caledonian League championship will start on 23rd of August 2003 away to Bonar Bridge, but before that they have a friendly at Castletown on Wednesday night with a 6.45 k.o. Training starts tonight at The Dammies and also the squad for this season should be signed tonight.
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Saturday 16th of August 2003
Thurso Lotto jackpot is now at a massive £4100 with 5 from 18 teams, draw to be made at the monthly committee meeting tomorrow night at The Thurso Club which starts at 8 p.m. Thurso F.C's defence of their North Caledonian League championship will start on 23rd of August 2003 away to Bonar Bridge
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