Brechin Vics Latest News

24/07/10

Banchory St Ternans 2 Brechin Vics  3

Vics were on their travels  to meet Super League outfit Banchory. Vics took the lead on 15 mins when good work involving Fyfe and Archibald sent Young down the left and when his cross came in the ball broke to McNaught who swept the ball past the keeper from 12 yards. Vics were looking the more likely to score in the first half and it was no surprise when the doubled their lead on 35 mins. A high cross into the box from Bell was fumbled by the keeper and Young reacted quickest to bundle the ball into the back of the net from 4 yards. Banchory came back at Vics early in the second half and were awarded a penalty after Robbie brought down the striker. The penalty kick gave Robbie no chance. Banchory were looking dangerous and it was no surprise when they equalised on 70 mins when the striker was allowed to slot home unmarked from 10 yards. Vics regrouped and gradually got back into the game and deservedly took the lead with 10 mins remaining when Black squared for Fyfe to slot the ball into the net from 18 yards.

Vics friendlies continue tonight Wed 28th july when Arbroath Harp are visitors to Victoria Park. Kick off is 7.00pm. On Saturday 31st July Aberdeen Junior side Parkvale are the visitors. kick off is 2.15pm. The season starts on Wednesday 4th August when local rivals Montrose Roselea come to Victoria Park for a League Cup section match, kick off 6.45pm

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21/07/10

Brechin Vics 1 Carnoustie Y M 3

Vics had a disappointing perfromance and result in this midweek friendly. Carnoustie were the better side in the first half and deserved their 2 nil interval lead. Minutes into the second half Carnoustie extended their lead. The remaining 30 mins Vics totally dominated and created enough chances to win they game but infortuanately it wasn't going to be their night. The only gaol for Vics came from corner when Moffat bundled the ball over the line from 6 yards.

Manager Lawson was furious with the players after the game and although dominating the last 30 mins the performance was well below what is required and expected. A huge improvement will be required for Saturdays away game against Banchory

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17/07/10

Brechin Vics  3 Cove Rangers U21's  2

Vics had a good victory in what turned out to be a very competitive friendly. Cove took the lead after 10 mins when they scored with a great free kick from 25 yards which gave Robbie no chance. Vics equalised on 25 mins when new signing Fyfe ran onto a through ball to round the keeper and smash the ball into the empty net. Fyfe took a ankle knock when scoring and had to be replaced by another new signing Ferguson. It was Ferguson who set up Vics second goal on 40 mins when his cross from the right was met by McNaught who side footed the ball into the net from 6 yards.

Vics came out in the second have and dominated possession. They were rewarded on the hour mark and again  Ferguson was the provider this time squaring the ball for D Ross to side foot passed the keeper from 16 yards. Vics looked th more liklier side in the second half but were unable to add to their tally. Cove scored a further goal on 85 mins when their striker unleased a great shot fron 20 yards into the corner of the net again giving Robbie no chance.

Team - Robbie, Easton, C Eaton,P Ross, Russell, Archibald, Black, Paton, Fyfe, McNaught, Young. Subs Longmuir, Ferguson, D Ross, Valentine, S Eaton, Skelly, Lawson, Hutcheson (gk)

Manager Lawson was happy with the performance with the new lads all showing up well. Sharpness will come as Vics continue with a heavy schedule of friendlies. Next up is a home game tonight (wednesday 21st July) against Carnoustie YM k o 7.00pm. Vics are  away to Banchory St Ternans on Saturday 24th July kick off 2.15pm followed by Luthermuir away Mon 26th July and Arbroath Harp home 21st July kick offs 7.00pm

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 15/07/10

NEW SIGNINGS

Manager Lawson has strengthened his squad with the addition of 6 new signing for the forthcoming season. All are expected to make their Vics debuts in the friendly on Saturday against Cove Rangers, kick off 2.00pm.

Scott Russell - Scott is a defender and has vast junior experience having played with Kirrie Thistle for the last 4 years.

Andrew Ferguson - Andrew is a Brechin lad and is a proven goalscorer, something Vics were missing last season. Andrew also has junior experience playing last season with Kirrie Thistle

Lewis Fyfe - Lewis is also a striker and had a very successful first season in the juniors last year with Forfar Albion. Lewis is known to Vics having played for their U19's and will prove a good signing.

Gary Archibald - Gary was also at Forfar Albion and is a midfield player. He will add much needed strength in the middle of the park. Gary is son of former Vics goalkeeper Gordon Archibald

Scott Black - Scott also has junior experience having played the last coupe years with Kirrie Thistle. Scott can play in attack or on either wing

Colin McNaught - Colin is  a product of the Montrose F C youith scheme and can operate either in midfield or in attack . Colin played a couple of games for Vics as a trialist towards the end of last season

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11/07/10

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

Vics start a series of 5 pre season friendlies with a home game on Saturday 17th July when Cove Rangers U21's are the visitors. Kick off 2.00pm.

This is followed on Wednesday 21st July with a home game against Carnoustie YM, Kick off 7.00pm and on Saturday 24th July Vics travel to meet Banchory St Ternans at Milton Park, Banchory. Kick off 2.15pm 

Other games are Wed 28th July home versus Arbroath Harp kick off 7.00pm, Saturday 31st home versus Parkvale Juniors (Aberdeen) kick off 2.15pm

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29/06/10

FIXTURES ANNOUNCED

21st August - League - Montrose Roselea, away

28th August - Free Week

4th September - League - Lochee Harp - Home

11th September - East of Scotland Cup - Fauldhouse Utd - Home

18th September - League - East Craigie - away

25th September -  League - Arbroath Vics - home

All kick offs 2.30pm

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28/06/10

LEAGUE CUP FIXTURES

Wednesday 4th August (home) Montrose Roselea  -   kick off 6.45pm

Saturday  7th August (away)  Arbroath Vics -  Kick off 2.30pm

Saturday  14th August (away)  Arbroath S C  -  Kick Off 2.30pm

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23/06/10

East of Scotland Cup

Vics have drawn Fauldhouse United in the 1st round of the East of Scotland Cup. Fauldhouse played in the East Region Premier League last season but were relegated along with Montrose Roselea and Blairgowrie .

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22/06/10

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

17th July - Cove Rangers U21's (Home)

24th July - Banchory St Ternans (away)

28th July - Arbroath Harp  (home)

31st July -  Parkvale Juniors (Aberdeen)  (home)

11th Aug - Arbroath Amatuers ( home )

 Kick off times to be confirmed

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19/06/10

GA Engineering Cup

The draw was made today for the above Cup. Vics have been handed a very difficult tie with an away game against Blairgowrie, who have just been relegated from the Premier League. The date of the game will be announced later 

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04/06/10

AGM

Brechin Vics are holding their AGM on Monday 14th June at the Northern Hotel. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and new members are welcome 

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28/05/10

PRE-SEASON TRAINING 

Training starts again on 19th June with players requested to meet at the ground for 10.30am. The first session will be a light introduction with details and dates of the full programe ahead together with a list of friendlies etc.

One friendly already organised is an away game to Banchory St Ternans. This game is on 24th July and has a 2.00pm kick off

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23/05/10

Vics held their Presentation Dance at the Northern Hotel on Saturday 22nd May. The award winners were as follows :-

Player of the Year  -  Jamie Robbie

Players Player        -  Jamie Robbie

Young Player of the Year  -  Neil Moffat

Top Goalscorer      -  David Easton

Clubman                -  Brian Eaton 

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12/05/10

Annual Presentation Dinner

Vics are holding their end of season presentation on 22nd May at the Northern Hotel. The evening consists of 3 course meal followed by live music. Supporters of the club are welcome to attend. Cost for a ticket is £20 per person. Contact Brian Eaton on 01356 623534 before Wed 19th May. All Welcome 

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08/05/10

Brechin Vics 0  Broughty Athletic 3

Vics final game of the season ended in defeat against promotion favourites Broughty. Vics competed well in the first half  and had a couple of good chances too take the lead but Bell and Hart were unable to finish. Broughty led 1 nil at the break scoring midway through the half. Broughty had control of the second half and added further goals on 60 mins and 88 mins.

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04/05/10

Vics have a very difficult game on Saturday 8th May when promotion chasing Broughty Athletic visit Victoria Park. Broughty along with Dundee Violet have dominated the League this season and it looks like the title will go right to the last game. Vics will be looking for a much better performance than last week and will be hoping to finish the season on a high. Kick off for this game is 2.30pm

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28/04/10

Tayside/Fife Cup

Forfar West End 3  Brechin Vics 0

Manager Lawson had to shuffle his team on Wednesday with Cairney, Barclay , Bell and Paton replacing P Ross, Longmuir, Hart and Gauld. Vics were more than a match against their undefeated Premier League opponents and could have taken the lead themselves when Lawson had a chance but the keeper saved. Forfar took the lead midway through the when a mistake at the back allowed ex Vics manager Simpson the easiest tasks to score from 8 yards. Vics fell further behind on 30 mins when a Forfar striker headed past Robbie from a corner kick. The second half was fairly even with regards to possession although Forfar were looking the more dangerous on attack. Vics again created a number of chances but the final ball lacked accuracy. Lawson again had a couple of half chances both which were saved by the keeper. Forfar completed the scoring on 88mins with a stunning volley from 20 yards giving Robbie no chance.

Although getting beat this was still a very encoraging performance by Vics. They retained excellent possession for long periods and gave the Forfar defence some uncomfortable moments. Vics are at Arbroath on Saturday 1st May when they take on Arbraoth Vics. Kick off is 2.30pm

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24/04/10

Brechin Vics 1  Arbroath S C  0

Vics had another good win this time against local rivals ASC. Chances were at a premium with much of the play being confined to midfield. Vics scored the winning goal in the final minute when Moffat scored from 10 yards after Hart's free kick from 20 yards came back off the post .

 Vics have a midweek game on Wed 28th April when they travel to meet top of the Premier League Forfar West End in the Fife/Tayside Cup. Kick Off for this game is 7.00pm

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20/04/10

Midweek Fixture

Brechin Vics find themselves travelling to meet Forfar West End in the 1st round of the Fife/Tayside Cup. The date for the tie has been set for Wednesday 28th April. The game will have a 7pm kick off 

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19/04/10

Fife/Tayside Cup - Re-drawn

Vics have been drawn away against Forfar West End in the above Cup. The re-draw was necessary because of the fixture backlog and with a number of teams having to withdraw. This will be a very difficult game for Vics. A date for the game will be announced in the next couple of days

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 17/04/10

Dundee North End 0  Brechin Vics  2

Vics had a terrific away victory against North End in what was a hard fought encounter. Two second half goals from Moffat and Paton the latter scoring with a great shot from some 45 yards. Vics are at home on Saturday 24th April when Arbroath S C visit Victoria Park. Kick off is 2.30pm

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16/04/10

Fixture for 1st May 2010

Away - Arbroath Vics Kick off 2.30pm

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12/04/10

DEAL OR NO DEAL

Vics held a successful fund raising event on Saturday 10th April even although the jackpot prize was won. Vics would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended and a huge thanks to the sponsors of the boxes as listed 

Mackie Motors, Northern Hotel, Netherton Tractors, Premier Printers, B J Wellserve, Dave Watson, Ingram Models, City Press, Hendry Newsagents, Gregor Brough, Andy Murray, Agricar, Bobby Bell Painter, Brechin Cycle Shop.Hardware Store, Brymer Butchers, City Royal Bar, Doreen's Taxi's, Arthur Paton, Doreen Shaw,

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09/04/2010

Forthcominhg Fixtures

10th April 2010 - Home versus East Craigie

17th April 2010 - Away versus Dundee North End

24th April 2010 - Home versus Arbroath S C

All games are 2.30pm Kick Off  

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03/04/10

Forfar Albion 1 Brechin Vics 2

Vics recorded a hard earned victory against a spirited Albion team. New signing Young put Vics ahead on 25mins. Albion stormed back and equalised 5 mins later. Vics winner came from Moffat on 75 mins when he scored from close range.

Vics are at home next Saturday 10th April when East Craigie are the visitors. Kick off 2.30pm

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 01/04/10

Brechin Vics have announced the following list of forthcoming fixtures. All games have a 2.30pm kick off

3rd April -   Forfar Albion (away)

10th April -  East Craigie  (home)

17th April -  Dundee North End (away)

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01/04/10

Brechin Vics have completed the signing of Ryan Young from the Under 19 Youth team .  Ryan can play either left back or left midfield and although only 17 will prove a very useful acquisition in the years to come. Vics also have a couple other members of the Under 19's training with them on a regular basis with Manager Lawson keen on giving local youth a chance

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27/03/20

Brechin Vics will be hoping to bouce back after their disappointing peformance against Lochee Harp when they travel to meet Forfar Albion on Saturday 3rd April. Kick off is 2.30pm 

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20/03/10

Downfield 0  Brechin Vics 1

Vics recorded a fine one nil victory away to Downfield. Vics took the lead mid way through the 1st half when Young side footed a Gauld cross passed the keeper from 8 yards. Vics had a opportuntiy to increase their lead with 5 mins remaining but Longmuir's lob dropped just over the crossbar with the keeper beaten

Next week Saturday 27th March HOME versus Lochee Harp kick off 2.30pm

Match report to follow

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13/03/10

Brechin Vics 1 Dundee Violet 3

Vics suffered a defeat at the hands of league leaders Dundee Violet. The visitors stormed into a 2 nil lead after only 12 mins and although Easton pulled a goal back for Vics after 30 mins Violet increased their advantage just before half time. The second half was much more even but Vics could not get any further goals and the game finished 1 - 3.

Vics are away from home on Saturday 20th March when they travel to meet Downfield in a league game. Kick off is 2.30pm

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12/03/10

Brechin Vics v Dundee Violet

Manager Lawson has a squad of 18 available for Saturdays game against League leaders Dundee Violet with only the injured Hart missing. Vics had a good run out on Monday night when they beat Cove Rangers U21's one nil with striker Easton scoring the winning goal after 75 mins. Lawson expects a very difficult game on Saturday against very good opposition and it will be a guide to the progress that the team is making. Kick off is 2.30pm

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01/03/10

Brechin Vics had a very youthful team out in their friendly with Forfar West End with no fewer than 9 out of the squad of 14 aged twenty or under. Vics gave a good account of themselves despite losing 4 -1 to a top Premier League side. Forfar took the lead early in the game only for Vics Hart to equalise on 30 mins with a good strike from 20 yards. The Forfar side took the lead again midway through the second half and added a couple of goals in the last 15 mins to complete the scoring. Vics do not have a fixture this Saturday although Manager Lawson will be hoping to arrange a friendly to keep the players ticking over. Vics do have a friendly on Monday evening (8th March) when Highland League outfit Cove Rangers will be visiting Victoria Park. Kick off 7.30pm

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27/02/10

Brechin Vics home game against East Craigie has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. Although the snow has cleared part of the ground is still under water. Vics have arranged a friendly this afternoon against Forfar West End the match being held at Links park, Montrose with a 2.00pm kick off 

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20/02/10

Brechin Vics next fixture is on 27th February when they are at home against East Craigie in a East Region North league match. the kick off for this game is 2.30pm

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20/02/10

Brechin Vics away league fixture again Arbroath Vics has been postponed after a morning inspection. Ogilvy Park is covered with up to 2 inches of snow

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13/02/10

Lochee Harp 1  Brechin Vics  1

Vics followed up last weeks good victory with a creditable draw away to Lochee Harp. Harp led at half time thanks to a strike from 25 yards on the 30 minute mark. Vics were the better team after the break and levellled the scoring on 70 mins with a headed goal from Moffat

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06/02/10

Brechin Vics 2 Kirrie Thistle 0

Brechin Vics had an excellent victory against previously unbeaten Kirrie Thistle. Two second half goals from Moffat and Bell was the difference between the sides. Vics are away from home on Saturday 13th February when they travel to meet Lochee Harp, kick off 2.15pm

See Match report for full details

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30/01/10

Brechin Vics scheduled game against Kirrie Thiustle was postpoined because of a frozen pitch. The match is carried forward to next Saturday 6th February the only difference being kick off time 2.00pm Manager Lawson is looking at a couple of players and is hopeful of making an addition to the playng staff before next weeks game

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23/01/10

Brechin Vics 1 Forfar Albion 3

Brechin Vics had a bad performance against local rivals coming out losers by three goals to one. Vics scorer was Forbes who sent a tremendous shot high into the net from some 25 yards to give Vics the lead. Vics failed to capitalise on taking the lead and produced a below par perfromance

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16/01/10

Game Off

Like all other Junior games Vics home match with Forfar Albion was called off this time because of a waterlogged pitch. Manager Lawson took a morning training session at Brechin which was well attended and proved a good get together. Vics managed a full week of training last week and are hoping to arrange a friendly this week to get the players back to match fitness. This weeks fixture on Saturday 23rd January is as last week with Forfar Albion visiting Victoria Park. Kick off is 1.45pm

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10/01/10

Game Off

Not surprisingly Vics game was postponed on Saturday because of a snow bound pitch. Manager Lawson took the squad down to Lunan Bay Beach for a training session and although very limted in what work you could do a good workout was had by the squad. Vics next fixture is on 16th January when they entertain Forfar Albion at home in a league encounter. Kick off is 1.45pm

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03/01/2010

Vics Manager Derek Lawson has seen his teams preparations severely hampered because of the cold weather the country is experiencing. Continuous efforts to find suitable training facilities have proved fruitless. Vics next fixture is Saturday 9th January with a home league game against Lochee Harp but with the forecast of much of the same weather the match is already in the doubtful category. Kick off on Saturday is 1.45pm

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23/12/09

Brechin Vics first fixture of the new year is on the 9th January 2010 and is a HOME League game against Lochee Harp.  Kick off for this match is 1.45pm

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20/12/09

Christmas Raffle Draw

Vics held their Christmas Raffle on Saturday. A list of winners are as detailed below. Vics would like to thank everyone who bought a ticket and a big thanks for all the donations received.

£100 - Spinky
£50 - N Keir
£25 - C Leitch
Box Chocolates - F Menmuir
Bacardi - L McGregor
Bottle Wine - Graham Whiteman
Box Sweets - Barry Stewart
Teddy Bear - Kayla Clark
Bottle Wine - Anne Ross
half bottle voidka - Katy Menmuir
Bottle Wine - George Murray
Mystery Prize - D Gordon
Bottle Vodka - Irene Lamb
Box Biscuits - Janette Brown
Mystery Prize - & Chocolates - Dave Watson
Box Wine - J McLeod
Box Biscuits - Kirsty Longmuir & R McMillan
Bottle Vodka - Mary Menmuir
Box Biscuits - J N Longmuir
Tin Sweets - C Tait
Tin Sweets - G Bell
Box Chocolates - M McEwan
Bottle Vodka - S Cargill
Sweets - C Marshall

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19/12/09

Brechin Vics Redwood Leisure Cup Tie away to Downfield has been called of because of a frozen pitch. Vics are now entering a 2 week break with no fixtures scheduled over the xmas holiday period. Manager Lawson however may try and arrange a couple of friendly matches just to keep the players ticking over. Details to follow

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14/12/09

Brechin Vics are away to Downfield on Saturday 19th December when the teams meet in a Redwood Leisure Cup Tie. Kick off is 1.30pm

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 12/12/09

Brechin Vics game away to Forfar Albion has been POSTPONED due to a frozen pitch.

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11/12/09

Festive Period Fixtures

Vics next fixture after this Saturday is a Redwood Leisure Cup Tie away to Downfield on the 19th December. This will be Vics last competitive match of 2009 as there is no Junior fixtures on 26th December or 2nd January.  The games restart on Saturday 9th January.

Brechin Vics committee and players would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Properous New Year

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05/12/09

Brechin Vics 0  Downfield  1

Vics lost out by the odd goal in what was an entertaining game . Both sides were determind to play passing football on a sodden but good playing surface. The only goal of the game came in 75 mins and try as they could Vics could not get on level terms in what would have been a deserved draw. Vics are again in League action next week 12th December when they travel to play Forfar Albion. Kick off is 1.45pm

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02/12/09

New Signing

Brechin Vics have signed Kevin 'Zola' Longmuir from near neighbours Montrose Roselea. Kevin is an experienced junior player having played with Arbroath FC, ASC, Arbroath Vics, Carnoustie, Downfield, North End and Forfar West End. Kevin will double up as player and coach and will prove a very good signing for Vics. He is a versatile player equally comfortable up front or in defence. Kevin is in line to make his debut in Saturday's league game against one of his former clubs Downfield

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28/11/09

Coupar Angus 4  Brechin Vics  0

Vics had a very dissappointing afternoon when they crashed to a heavy defeat at Coupar Angus. This was a very poor perfomance from Vics and they can have no complaints with the scoreline. Vics find themselves at home next Saturday when Downfield visit Victoria Park in an East Region North league game.Kick off is 1.45pm

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21/11/09

Vics game against Forfar Albion was abandoned after 60 mins because of waterlogged pitch. Albion were leading 1 - 0 thanks to a 15 min goal. Both teams put on an entertaining game but heavy rain gave the referee no option but  to abandon the match as surface water began to appear. The game will be re-arranged at a later date. Vics are away from home again on Saturday 28th Nov when they travel to meet Coupar Angus in a North League match. Kick off is 1.45pm 

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 19/11/09

200 Club Winners Week 15

£40 Doug Walker

£20 Ally Davie

£10 Isobel Ross

£5  James Reoch

£5  Marie Walker

Bonus Ball £30 -  K Davidson & A Mckay

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17/11/09

Race Night

Brechin Vics held a very successful Race Night on Saturday evening. The Vics committee would like to thank everyone who attended and made it such an enjoyable night. The committee would also like to thank both the sponsors of the horses and the races.

Race Sponsors

Eric Dickie - Brechin Hornby Dealer

Netherton Tractors

St Ninians Newsagents

Hendrys Newsagants

Calum Maclennan Electrical

Dave Watson

Gregor Brough

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14/11/09

GAME OFF

Brechin Vics Redwood Leisure cup tie away to Downfield scheduled for today Saturday 14th has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch

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08/11/09

HORSE RACING COMES TO BRECHIN

Brechin Vics are holding a RACE NIGHT on Saturday 14th NOV at the Bridgend Lounge. Start Time 7.30pm. Come along and have a great evenings fun and who knows you might even win a small fortune. Tickets are on sale £3 each which includes a stovie supper. The tickets can be bought from any Committe member or any player.

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07/11/09

East Region League

East Craigie 1  Brechin Vics 2

Vics had a deserved victory away to East Craigie coming back from a goal down at half time to totally dominate the second half. This gave new Manager Derek Lawson the ideal start to his Vics career. Derek shuffled the pack and started with a new formation. Once Vics settled into the new formation  there looked to be only one winner. It however took two second half goals to seal victory, the first came from Chris Simpson from 4 yards with the second a great free kick by David Easton from 25 yards. Vics are on cup duty next week when they are again in Dundee when they meet Downfield in The Redwood Leisure Cup. Kick off is 2.00pm

See match report for full details

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05/11/09

Management Team Resign

Brechin Vics received a major shock when Manager Chris SImpson and Assistant Manager Alan Millar resigned from their posts. Both Chris and Alan intimated that the pressures of combining football management, work and family commitments were proving too much. Whilst both confirmed that it was not an easy decision they felt that this was the best way forward for themselves and the Club. The Committee stunned by the decision fully respect their reasons and are grateful for the efforts that they have put into improving the professionalisim of the club. Results didn't quite match expectations but the improvement is their for all too see. The Committee wish them both well for the future.

Vics have appointed senior player Derek Lawson to take charge of all team matters. Clive Massie is to retain his position of player coach. Derek has only recently returned from Australia where he has been coaching and playing football. Derek is very much looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and will be looking to add to the squad and coaching staff in the near future.

Derek's first game in charge is on Saturday when Vics travel to face East Craigie in a League game. kick off 2.00pm

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31/10/09

Brechin Vics 1 Armadale Thistle 7

Vics had a disappointing Scottish Cup encounter on Saturday losing heavily. Vics found their opponents too good and powerful on the day although they can be disappointing in the manner in which they lost the some of the goals. Vics are back on League duty on Saturday 7th November when they travel to Dundee to play East Craigie. Kick off is 2.00pm

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29/10/09

Vics secure link with local Amatuer team

Brechin Vics are proud to announce that they are closely linked with local Amatuer outfit Bervie Caley AFC. The two sides have been in discussion to create a link where players can possibly move in either direction whether it be for much needed game time or being given the chance to play at a higher level.  The picture below shows the Vics and Caleys committee and management team after a recent friendlt at Victoria Park.

More news on this story will follow.

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26/10/09

Redwood Leisure Cup

Brechin Vics have not been lucky in the Redwood Leisure Cup draw which involves Tayside and Fife Clubs. Vics have to play a Preliminary Round away to Downfield with the winners facing a difficult 1st round tie away to Hill of Beath Hawthron. The full draw is as follows

Preliminary Round
Arbroath SC v Scone Thistle
Bankfoot Athletic v Kirriemuir Thistle
Coupar Angus v Luncarty
Downfield v Brechin Vics
Forfar Albion v East Craigie
Lochee Harp v Arbroath Vics

First Round
Arbroath SC / Scone Thistle v Ballingry Rovers
Bankfoot Athletic / Kirriemuir Thistle v St Andrews United
Blairgowrie v Kelty Hearts
Broughty Athletic v Thornton Hibs
Carnoustie Panmure v Crossgates Primrose
Coupar Angus / Luncarty v Jeanfield Swifts
Dundonald Bluebell v Lochee Harp / Arbroath Vics
Forfar West End v Lochgelly Albert
Hill of Beath Hawthorn v Downfield / Brechin Vics
Kinnoull v Newburgh
Kirkcaldy YM v Dundee Violet
Lochore Welfare v Lochee United
Oakley United v Dundee North End
Rosyth v Montrose Roselea
Steelend Vics v Forfar Albion / East Craigie
Tayport v Glenrothes

Dates for the ties still to be arranged

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25/10/09

SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD

On Saturday 31st October Brechin Vics will in conjunction with the Scottish Junior FA and The Emirates Scottish Cup be supporting the Show Racism The Red Card. This is Scotland's campaign against racism in football and society, as part of the Football Against Racism in Europe action weeks. Brechin Vics are committed to football as an enjoyable experience for all, regardless of racial, ethnic or religious background, and condemn racial and religious discrimination in football and society

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Transfer News

Vics finally completed the signing on Friday of Derek Lawson who has returned to the area after a stint playing and coaching football in Australia. Derek has a wealth of Junior experience playing for a good number of years with Arbroath Vics. Derek will provide much needed experience to the young squad at the Vics and will be of major assistance to the coaching staff

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24/10/09

Broughty Athletic 3  Brechin Vics  0

Vics were in Dundee for the third week in a row when they visited league leaders Broughty. Vics playing against driving rain and a very strong wind found themselves 2 nil down at the interval. Vics came more into the game in the second half having more of the ball but again failing to create any clear cut chances. Vics are on Emirates Scottish Cup duty on Saturday 31st October when Armadale Thistle visit Victoria Park. This game has a 2pm kick off

Full match report to follow

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17/10/09

GA Engineering Cup

Downfield 1 Brechin Vics 0

Vics were again in Dundee on Saturday and although having the lions share of possession they could not transfer this into goals. Vics lost  what looked an offside goal on 4 mins and try as they did could not get an equaliser. Vics outfield play remains good but its the creating an taking of chances that the team will have to work on. Vics have another very difficul league encounter on Saturday 24th Oct away to league leaders and favourites for the league Broughty Athletic. Kick off is 2.30pm

see match reports for full details

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11/10/09

Vics have drawn a home tie against Armadale Thistle in the Emirates Scottish Junior Cup. The date for this tie is 31st October.

Full draw is a s follows

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TRANENT V BROUGHTY ATH
CARLUKE V BROXBURN
NEWTONGRANGE V POLLOK
DUNDEE VIOLET V IRVINE VICS
BONNYRIGG V MAUD
STEELEND VICS V BATHGATE
CARNOUSTIE V FORTH
WISHAW V DOWNFIELD
ST ANDREWS UTD V DUNDONALD BLUEBELL
KIRKCALDY YM V ARBROATH SC
SCONE THISTLE V ARBROATH VICS
BONESS UTD V DARVEL
WHITTLETT VICS V LOCHORE
BRECHIN VICS V ARMADALE TH
THORNTON HIBS V FORRES
YOKER V KELTY
LINLITHGOW V THORNIEWOOD
FAULDHOUSE V ARDEER THISTLE
NORTH END V KILSYTH RANGERS
DALKEITH V BEITH
EDINBURGH UTD V LARGS
GLENAFTON/KILBIRNIE V BLAIRGOWRIE
CRAIGMARK V HARTHILL ROYAL
SAUCHIE V WHITBURN
ARDROSSAN V FORFAR WEST END
ARNISTON RANGERS V KELLO
LEWIS UTD V LOCHGELLY
GLENROTHES V NEILSTON
FORFAR ALBION V BALLINGRY ROVERS
BLACKBURN UTD V TAYPORT
ROSYTH V HILL OF BEATH
IRVINE MEADOW V MUSSELBURGH
FOCHABERS V WEST CALDER UTD
BURGHEAD TH V LOCHEE UTD
PUMPHERSTON V HURLFORD
MONTROSE ROSELEA V DYCE
NEWBURGH V ARTHURLIE
KILWINNING RANGERS V STONEYBURN

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10/10/09

Dundee Violet 2 Brechin Vics 0

Although Vics lost on Saturday this was a much better performance by the whole team and if they had taken their first half chances then who knows what the outcome may have been. Violet were the beneficiaries of a controversial penalty kick just before half time after their striker appeared to slip under the challenge of Ross. Vics however can take a lot from the game as they competed well against a good Violet side who sit 2nd top of the league. Vics are on their travels on Saturday 17th October when they meet Downfield in the GA Engineering Cup. Kick off is 2.30pm

see match reports for full details

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4/09/09

Doreens Taxi's sponsor Vics

Brechin Vics would like to say a huge thank you to Doreens taxi's for sponsoring our new matchday windcheaters. Doreen's taxi's has supported the Vics for a number of years and everyone associated with the Victoria Park side appreciates the continued support Doreen has shown over the years. The companies information will be available soon which will highlight Doreens telephone number for taxis in and around the Brechin area.

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3/09/09

North League

Brechin Vics 0 - 0 North End

The Vics drew a blank against North End at a windy Victoria Park this afternoon. With many games in the region being cancelled due to strong winds, it was inevitable that the wind was going to spoil what was potentially an attractive league game. Both teams had good chances to win the game and North End were reduced to ten men late into the second half when Chris Simpson was hauled down with only the keeper to beat.

The match report will be available shortly.

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30/09/09

Vics team up with Lucozade

Instead of the usual wednesdays night training session, the Vics were lucky enough to be put through their paces by the Sports Science team from Lucozade. The players performed a number of fitness tests working on speed and agility with and without a ball. These tests are normally used by premiership teams to record players fitness components so the Vics would like to thank Jaymie Mart for taking the time to come up and deliver the session, aswell as Ewan Cairney for organising the event. Manager Chris Simpson commented 'the lads really enjoyed themselves tonight and we all found the testing enjoyable and also it was interesting to compare scores to see who really was the quickest in the team'.

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27/09/09

East of Scotland Cup 1st Round

East Craigie 4 - Brechin Vics 1

Vics poor run of results continued on Saturday with another below par performance. After a good start to the season Vics appeared to have lost confidence and belief in their ability. The only highlight was a goal from striker Easton who's shot from 20 yards found the corner of the net. Only hard work from everyone will turn results around. Vics are at home on Saturday 3rd October when Dundee North End are visitors to Victoria Park. Kick off is 2.30pm

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