Fort William FC Lotto 02 - 08 - 17 One Winner - S. Smith £400   Next draw  Feb 5th - £100  Subscriptions Available

Net World Football Nets Suppliers of professional Football Equipment; including Football Nets, Football Goals, Samba Goals, Training Equipment & Line Markers.

 

 

Fort William Football Club 

 

 

Todays game is off, pitch waterlogged

 

 

Fort William FC v Fraserburgh FC

 

There will be a 7am pitch inspection at Claggan on Saturday morning in the hope that the rise in temperature overnight has thawed the surface sufficiently for the match against Fraserburgh to go ahead. Danny Conlon will be missing stand in keeper Stewart Gray however Jonathon Smith makes his return from injury and is set to start. Sean and Michael Ellis are not included for what would have been their last game before heading to Australia but as neither made training on Wednesday night they have been left out.

 

Squad: J Smith, R Lewandowski, L Campbell, A Martin, Mark Gillespie, Mike Gillespie, D Macintosh, J Hewitt, I Maclellan, L Barker, F Macrae, S Lopez, D Quigg, C Macleod and two trialists.

 

 

Fort William FC 1 v 3 Wick Academy FC

 

The Fort were without manager Danny Conlon as he served a one match ban and Michael Ellis completed the second of his two game ban following his sending off against Brora. Darren Quigg, Sean Grant, Graeme Bamber, Jonathan Hewitt were all unavailable, however Chris Macleod, Mark Gillespie, Logan Barker and Iain Maclellan returned.

Match report.

Squad: Stewart Gray, Robert Lewandowski, Lewis Campbell, Andy Martin, Iain Foggo, Mark Gillespie, Mike Gillespie, Chris Macleod, Danny Mackintosh, Logan Barker, Iain Maclellan, Sean Ellis, Farquhar MacRae, Davie Forbes, Stephen Lopez and Darren Duncan.

 

Deveronvale FC 6 v 0 Fort William FC

The Fort went into this game with a number of key players missing through injury, suspension or work committments. This was an opportunity for the manager to play some of his fringe players however a number of these were also unavailable which opened the door for Callum Browett, an 18 year old trialist from Skye, and Ritchie Finnis from Inverness. In the first half a Davie Forbes shot hit the side netting and Sean Ellis had a goal ruled out for being offside, and Deveronvale were at their clinical best scoring three before the break.

Full Match Report

Squad: Stewart Gray, Robert Lewandowski,Andy Martin, Lewis Campbell, Darren Quigg, Michael Gillespie, Sean Ellis, Danny Mackintosh, Darren Duncan, Iain Foggo, Stephen Lopez, Farquhar Macrae, Davie Forbes, Callun Browett, Peter Laing, Ritchie Finnis.

 

Fort William FC 1 v 3 Brora FC

 The Fort started the game brightly enough and were far the better team in the first half, with numerous chances created, unfortunately none of these were converted into goals. In the second half Sean Ellis struck a superb shot which the Brora keeper was helpless to do anything about and the Fort took a justified lead. Brora did push on and gained an equaliser from a free kick just outside the box,which was met at the far post by Gary Kerr who headed past the Fort stopper. The match ended on a sour note when Brora striker Liam Baxter took advantage of a dropped ball and unsportingly shot at goal instead of passing the ball back as is the norm in football up and down the country.

Read the full match report from David MacDonald. 

Squad: Robert Lewandowski, Stewart Gray, Lewis Campbell, Darren Quigg, Michael Gillespie, Mark Gillespie, Danny Macintosh, Michaell Ellis, Logan Barker, Jonathan Hewitt, Sean Grant, Iain Maclellan, Sean Ellis, Andy Martin, Chris Macleod and Graeme Bamber.

 

 

Buckie Thistle FC 4 v 0 Fort William FC

 

The Fort played only their second game since the 26th of November when they faced Buckie away on Saturday. A lack of available training facilities over the school holidays added to the obvious lack of sharpness in the Fort side. This was Andy Martin's first game back since he was sent off against Huntly others returning to the  starting line up included Jonathan Hewitt who played his first game since last season and Lewis Campbell who was the managers pick of Fort player of the day.

Read the full match report here. 

 

Fort William FC v Inverness Clachnacuddin FC- Postponed

 

A Friday afternoon pitch inspection confirmed that the game could not go ahead due to a waterlogged pitch. This fixture will now be played as a mid week game in 2012.

 

Inverness Clachnacuddin FC 6 v 0 Fort William FC

 

The Fort played their first fixture in almost four weeks on Firday night when they took to the park in Inverness. This was the first meeting of the two sides since former Fort and Clach player Simon Shields passed away in June of this year. Clach were presented with the Simon Shields Memorial Trophy, as victors in a game which they dominated from start to finish.
The Fort were missing key players as both Sean and Michael Ellis, Sean Grant, Andy Maclean and Chris Macleod along with the suspended Andy Martin, were all out. This opened the door for youngsters Iain Maclellan and Logan Barker to start but they were unable to make an impression and former Fort stopper Gary Macleod was under pressure as early as the third minute when Clach scored the opener.
Man of the match Sam Urquhart may have felt aggrieved having been replaced after scoring two goals and could possibly have scored a hat trick against his old side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team: Gary Macleod, Danny Macintosh, Iain Foggo, Graeme Bamber, Darren Duncan, Darren Quigg, Michael Gillespie, Mark Gillespie, Logan Barker, David Forbes, Iain Maclellan.

Subs: Lewis Corbett, Lewis Campbell, Stephen Lopez, Keiron Lopez, Robert Lewandowski. 

 

 

Fort William FC v Cove Rangers FC - Postponed

 

Saturdays game against Cove was postponed due to a frozen pitch. The next home game is against Inverness Clach on Friday December 30th with an 8pm kick off.

 

 

Formartine Utd FC v  Fort William FC -  Postponed

 

This was the second week running where the Fort have not had a game after Claggan was deemed unplayable the previous week. Next week Cove Rangers are due to visit Claggan, but if the long range forecasts are to be believed then that game looks in doubt!  

 

Fort William FC v Forres Mechanics FC - Postponed

 

Saturday's home game against Forres has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The game will be now be played as a midweek fixture, (tba), as there are no further available Saturday's due to number of games called off already this season.

 

Huntly FC 2 v 0 Fort William FC

 

The Fort travelled to Huntly on Saturday and were hoping to kick on from their last away trip where they took the point at Rothes. Unfortunately they could not get to grips with a Huntly side who didn't appear to firing on all cylinders and neither manager will have been happy with his teams performance, but Dave McGinlay will be the more pleased, his side having bagged all three points. Andy Martin's dismissal for a second booking added to the disappointing outcome and he will miss next Saturday's home game against Forres. (Subject to the Lochaber weather conditions)

Saturday's team: S Gray, G Bamber, A Martin, C Macleod, D Macintosh, I Foggo, M Gillespie, D Quigg, S Ellis, M Ellis, L Campbell

This weeks match report.

 

Rothes FC 1 v 2 Fort William FC

Stewart Gray filled in Jonathon Smith against Rothes, and had a relatively quiet afternoon as the Fort's first half performance was without doubt the most attacking they have been all season. In fact the Fort support were astounded that they only led by two goals going into the break, as they had created at least six scoring opportunities including one off the woodwork.

This weeks match report.

 

Scottish Youth Cup - Fort U19's 0 v 2 Falkirk U19's

 

Fort William U19's faced Falkirk on Sunday in the third round of the Scottish Youth Cup.  The game, which attracted the second largest crowd of the season to Claggan,  got off to flying start with Falkirk troubling the home goalkeeper within the first minute.  The ball rebounding off the post before bieng cleared by the Fort defence. The Fort youngsters did themselves proud with Iain Maclellan ensuring the visiting keeper was on his toes when he hit a rasping drive which the Falkirk goalie could only push over the bar. Read the match report here.

 

 

Fort William FC 2  v 2 Strathspey Thistle FC

 

This weeks match report comes from David MacDonald.

Squad: Jonathon Smith, Robert Lewandowski, Graeme Bamber, Andy Martin, Kevin Ferguson, Michael Gillespie, Mark Gillespie, Andy Maclean, Logan Barker, Iain Maclellan, Michael Ellis, Sean Ellis, Darren Quigg, Iain Foggo, Chris Macleod, Danny Mackintosh.

 

 

Brora U15's 4 v 11 Fort WilliamU15's

 

The Fort's youth teams were in action last weekend and you can read the full match report on the U15's win at Brora here.

 

 

Lossiemouth 2 v 0 Fort William

 

Danny Conlon's side have conceded five goals in their last three games against sides at the other end of the league table, which is an encouraging sign however the lack of goals at the other end of the park is the managers current concern.

Team: J Smith, G Bamber, A Martin, D Duncan, D Quigg, Mike Gillespie, Mark Gillespie, S Ellis, M Ellis, C Macleod, A Maclean.

Subs: R Lewandowski, L Barker, I Maclellan, K Ferguson, I Foggo

Read Saturday's match report here.

Next week Strathspey Thistle are the visitors at Claggan and the manager will be hoping his forwards find their shooting boots for the bottom of the table encounter.

 

Nairn County 2 v 0 Fort William

 

Fort Manager Danny Conlon was without the defensive partnership of Andy Martin and Graeme Bamber for the trip to table topping Nairn. Chris Macleod and Michael Ellis were added to the starting eleven but Danny Macintosh, Lewis Corbett and Sean MacDonald were are all missing from the squad. Read the match report here.

Squad: Jonathon Smith, Robert Lewandowski, Farquhar Macrae, Darren Duncan, Iain Foggo, Sean Grant, Kevin Ferguson, Lewis Campbell, Darren Quigg, Chris Macleod, Andy Maclean, Michael Gillespie, Sean Ellis, Michael Ellis, Logan Barker, Iain Maclellan.

 

 

Fort William FC 0 v 1 Turriff Utd

 

Danny Conlon's side were unlucky not to get something from a game in which neither side dominated. Read the match report here 

Team: Smith, Bamber, Martin, Duncan, Quigg, Gillespie, Grant, S Ellis, Maclellan, Barker, Maclean and Ferguson

Subs: Macrae, Foggo, Lewandowski, Macdonald, Corbett, 

 

Fort William U13's 7 -  2 Invergordon U13's

 

The Fort's U13's get their season underway on Sunday at Claggan Park with a 12.00 noon kick off against Invergordon. The Fort youngsters had only had two coaching sessions together ahead of the match but were well organised and passed the ball about fluently. There were one or two outstanding performances however all of the boys worked hard and will take a lot of confidence for the result. Next up for the U13's is an away trip to Forres.

 

Scottish Cup 1st Round - Fort William 0 V 4 Bo'ness

 

The Fort were without Danny Macintosh, John campbell, Sean Grant and the suspended Michael Ellis for the rescheduled 1st round Scottish Cup tie. Read the full match report here.   Team:  Jonathon Smith, , Graeme Bamber, Farquhar Macrae, Andy Martin, Darren Duncan, Michael Gillespie, Andy Maclean, Darren Quigg, Chris Macleod, Logan Barker, Sean Ellis Subs: Sergio Soto, Lewis Corbett, Iain Foggo, Kevin Ferguson, Davie Forbes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fort William Youth Games postponed

 

Fort William's youth development U15's and U17 games have been postponed this weekend as both parks are unplayable. This is the second U15 fixture in a row to be called off at Canal park, the last match was postponed just an hour before kick off, again due to the pitch being waterlogged.

 

Wick Academy 8 v 1 Fort William

  

Manager Danny Conlon was disappointed with the performance of his side as they succombed to the same scoreline as last season's trip to Wick. The match report comes from Highland League.Net

 

Squad: Trialist, Farquhar Macrae, Darren Duncan, Graeme Bamber, Iain Foggo, Michael Gillespie, Sean Grant, Darren Quigg, Sean Ellis, Iain Maclellan, Sean MacDonald, Lewis Corbett, Logan Barker, David Forbes, Lewis Campbell and Robert Lewandowski.

 

 

Fort William Youths v Inverness City

 

The U15's and U17's kept their unbeaten records intact on Sunday with the 17's winning and the 15's drawing a game which saw both teams hit 5 goals. Read the match reports here.

 

Brora Rangers FC 4 v 1 Fort William FC

 

It was a disappointing outing to Brora on Friday evening culminating in a 4-1 victory to the home side. Read the match report here.

 

Squad: Trialist, Farquhar Macrae, Andy Martin, Iain Foggo, Graeme Bamber, Lewis Campbell, Sean Macdonald, Danny Mackintosh, Darren Quigg, Sean Grant, Michael Ellis, Sean Ellis, Iain Maclellan, Lewis Corbett, Andy Maclean and Davie Forbes

 

 

Dingwall Thistle FC U17's 0 v 4 Fort William FC U17's

 

Fort William travelled to Dingwall on Sunday and continued their great form with another victory. Read the full match report here.

 

Fort William FC  0 v 6 Buckie Thistle FC

 

The Fort faced current SHFL Champions at Claggan Park on Saturday afternoon, the latest in what has been a very tough run of opening fixtures this season.  Danny Conlon welcomed back Mike McCalum, Michael Ellis, Michael Gillespie, Logan Barker and Faraquhar Macrae to the squad. Graeme Bamber missed out due to a thigh strain, whilst youngsters, Iain Maclellan, Lewis Campbell and Sergio Soto were rested.

Read the full match report here.

Saturday's Squad: Mike McCalum, Andy Martin, Kevin Ferguson, Sean Ellis, Michael Ellis, Sean Grant, Faraquhar Macrae, Logan Barker, Sean Macdonald, Lewis Campbell, Lewis Corbett, Iain Maclellan, Darren Quigg, Darren Duncan, Iain Foggo and Davie Forbes.

 

 

Cove Rangers FC 6 v 0 Fort William FC

 

This weeks match report comes from Highland League.Net

 

Saturday's squad:  Sergio Sotto, Andy Martin, Lewis Campbell, Sean Macdonald, Sean Grant, Darren Quigg, Darren Duncan, Danny Macintosh, Lewis Corbett, Davie Forbes, Sean Ellis, Graeme Bamber, Kevin Ferguson, Logan Barker, Iain Maclellan, Iain Foggo.

 

    

Forres Mechanics FC 4 v 0 Fort William FC

 

Danny Conlon's side held Forres Mechanics for over 60 minutes with a squad missing 9 players from the one which lost out to Forres in the North Cup. Full match report.

 

Saturday's squad: Sergio Soto, Farquhar Macrae, Lewis Campbell, Andrew Martin, Iain Foggo, Sean Ellis, Michael Ellis, Michael Gillespie, Darren Quigg, Iain Maclellan, Logan Barker, Raymond Munro, Andrew Maclean, Lewis Corbett and Sean Macdonald.

 

Fort William FC 1 v 2 Huntly FC

 

Michael McEachen took charge of the first team for the Forts opening Highland League fixture against Huntly on Saturday as Danny Conlon was out of the country. With Spanish goalkeeper Sergio Soto still not having received his International clearance another trialist was brought in as the 1st team coaches looked to find a stand in for the injured John Campbell.

Read the match report here

 

 

 

The Latest 300 Club Winners

 

Winners for June:

£200 - C McQueen, £50 - A Collins, £25 - C Pinkett, £25 - A Kennedy

 

Winners for July:

£200 - C MacMillan, £50 - P Wood, £25 - H Clark, £25 - L Scally

 

Winners for August:

£200 - R Pakeman, £50 - W Halas, £25 - F Riley, £25 - P Burns

 

  

 

News Comments & The Latest Football Headlines from BBC Sport

 

If you would like to suggest a new topic or thread for open discussion on the forum, please send an email with your point.

 

Leave your comments and catch up on the latest from BBC Football News here