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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 23/03/2026

North Caledonian FA officials have been frustrated in their efforts to discuss the possibility of dual registration of players. Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/we-nee...

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 23/03/2026

A local football author and historian is seeking help in returning a long-lost cup final medal to any surviving family of a player from the 1930s. Read more: www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/plea-to...

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 23/03/2026

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson said he couldn’t fault his players after Saturday’s unlucky 1-0 home defeat to Brechin City. Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/wick-a...

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 26/06/2025

Highland League champions Brora Rangers have confirmed their first signing of the season after securing the signature of attacker Aidan Wilson.

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Highland League champions Brora Rangers confirm first signing ahead of title defence

He was previously on loan at Dudgeon Park.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 26/06/2025

Tain Thistle manager Alex McDonald praised the “togetherness” of his squad as they kept their North West Sutherland Amateur League title hopes alive with vital back-to-back wins in the past week.

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Tain Thistle boss Alex McDonald hails side’s ‘togetherness’ after two wins in five days

A win for Tain Thistle last night has kept the pressure on league leaders Golspie Stafford.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 26/06/2025

Wick Academy have confirmed that former club captain Alan Farquhar has taken over as interim chairman. He replaces Pat Miller, who had served as chairman since 2019. Vice-chairman Stewart Gunn has also stepped down from his role, with James More coming in as interim vice-chairman.

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Former club captain Farquhar is new interim chairman of Wick Academy

Highland League club Wick Academy have confirmed that former captain Alan Farquhar has taken over as interim chairman, replacing Pat Miller.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 19/06/2025

The race for the North West Sutherland Amateur League title took a dramatic turn on Saturday as Golspie Stafford claimed a vital 2-1 away win against defending champions Tain Thistle.

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Late penalty sends Golspie five clear after win over Tain as Helmsdale and Inver also remain unbeaten

Golspie Stafford move five points clear at the top.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 19/06/2025

Forres Mechanics manager Steven MacDonald is pleased with triple summer transfer swoop and step-up for young striker but targets more fresh faces

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Manager welcomes three new signings but seeks bigger squad numbers

Back to pre-season training, and eyeing up more new players.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 19/06/2025

Moves to create a ground-breaking £1.5 million mecca for community football in Inverness could be realised by the end of this year. It will provide a unique new enclosed home ground for amateurs Inverness Athletic and, potentially, Caley Thistle’s women’s team.

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New £1.5 million ‘field of dreams’ for grassroots football in Inverness could open by end of year

Moves to create a ground-breaking £1.5 million mecca for community football in Inverness could be realised by the end of this year.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 06/06/2025

Keith have secured defender Ryan Spink on a deal until 2028 to prolong his second spell with the Kynoch Park.

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One new face and two contract extensions at Highland league club

Two important players staying on.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 06/06/2025

Paul Connolly praised his team’s resilience as Inver progressed to the third round of the Highland Amateur Cup with a 1-0 win at Wick Thistle on Saturday.

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Ross-shire football club reach third round despite finishing with nine men

North West Sutherland League club reach third round.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 03/06/2025

Tain Thistle and Golspie Stafford continue to lead the charge in the North West Sutherland Amateur League, with both sides taking their tally to three wins from three over the weekend.

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Late goal keeps Golspie’s perfect league start alive at Brora

A deflected free kick was the difference between the sides at Brora.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 03/06/2025

Wick Groats could move a step closer to finding out who their Highland Amateur Cup second round opponents are this week, with the outcome of an appeal involving an earlier round fixture set to be determined.

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Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Culloden appeal this week as Wick Groats await cup clarity

Appeals have caused delays to this year’s Highland Amateur Cup.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 03/06/2025

Forres Mechanics on hunt for first team coach to assist manager Steven MacDonald’s efforts to continue progress at Highland League club

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First team coached wanted by Highland League club

A clutch of summer signings secured - now its time to add to backroom staff

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 03/06/2025

Highland League football fixtures releases for 2025-26 season as champions Brora Rangers will unfurl league flag before opening game against Rothes at Dudgeon Park

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Who will your club face first in the next Highland League football season?

All the matches for the next north football campaign.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 25/05/2025

Highland Amateur Cup officials have warned that this year’s competition could now run into September – with Wick Groats among several clubs facing an extended wait to discover when they’ll next be in action.

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Highland Amateur Cup could be extended into September, cup officials warn amid appeals wrangle

Wick Groats are among several clubs facing an extended wait to discover when they’ll next be in action.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 25/05/2025

Castletown will contest the first final of the Stannergill Cup after coming through a hard-fought semi-final against Thurso Swifts – securing a shot at silverware on their own patch next month.

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Castletown boss Tom McKenna welcomes prospect of home final after Stannergill Cup semi-final win

Castletown and Staxigoe United will contest the Stannergill Cup Final on June 7 at Back Park.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 25/05/2025

Inverness Athletic are preparing to mark a significant milestone in their short history, as they prepare for their tenth season in senior football – a decade that has seen the club rise from humble beginnings to cup winners.

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Inverness Athletic chairman anticipates ‘special’ season as club hit milestone decade since formation

The North Caledonian League club were formed in 2016 by current chairman Sandy Stephen.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 24/05/2025

A new community hut built entirely by volunteers has been unveiled at the ground of Inver Football Club, honouring the memory of a former club stalwart. Cookson’s Hut, named after the late Billy ‘Cookson’ MacKenzie, was officially opened by his son Neil ‘Curly’ MacKenzie.

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‘Cookson’s Hut is for everyone’ – Volunteer-built community facility unveiled at Inver football ground

A new community hut built entirely by volunteers has been unveiled at the ground of Inver Football Club.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 23/05/2025

Lossiemouth Football Club start fundraising page in support of new floodlighting and stadium upgrades for their Grant Park home.

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Stadium upgrade plans include new floodlighting for Highland League club

Public appeal to help club improve licencing standards.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 08/05/2025

A former Highland League winner has swapped clubs. Forres Mechanics have signed left-sided full-back Cohen Ramsay from Buckie Thistle on a three-year deal.

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Former Highland League title winner joins new club

Manager makes second big swoop of close season.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 02/05/2025

Pentland United joint-boss Michael Gray has warned that it’s “early days” after his side took the spoils in this season’s first clash with Wick Groats at Ham Park last night.

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Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray hails defensive showing after 3-1 win over Wick Groats

United go three points clear in the CAFA First Division after beating Groats 3-1 on Wednesday.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 02/05/2025

Tomorrow at 3pm, the Highland League champions face Lowland League champions East Kilbride in the second leg of the League Two play-off semi final after losing the first leg 4-1 last week.

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Can Brora Rangers save their dream of promotion to League Two?

Heavy defeat in first leg leaves Brora with mountain to climb.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 01/05/2025

Lilywhites striker Troy Cooper says he is not prepared to take it easy in front of goal after enjoying a prolific season with Clachnacuddin in the Highland League.

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Striker speaks of pride being named player of the season at Clachnacuddin

He wants to score even more goals next season.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 01/05/2025

The North Caledonian League Football Association have confirmed it will be reintroducing a third cup competition for all teams next season.

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Football cup competition is set to return for all clubs in league

Number of cup competitions is going up from two to three.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 01/05/2025

Lochinver manager Ally Macleod hailed the “attitude and work rate” of his squad after they hit Tain Thistle twice late on to secure a 4-2 win this past Saturday, ensuring their passage into the semi-finals of this year’s Stafford Cup.

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Lochinver boss Ally Macleod lauds ‘work rate’ of players ahead of Stafford Cup semi-final showdown with Golspie

Lochinver, Golspie Stafford and Helmsdale United join Lochbroom in the semi-finals of the Stafford Cup.

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The Football Times @footballtimes.co.uk · 29/04/2025

Wayne Mackintosh is the new boss at Highland League side Nairn County, signing a two-year deal to take charge at Station Park.

inverness-courier.co.uk

Highland League football club appoints new manager

Over 400 appearances for the club as a player.

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