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Season 2010

Boleskine adult team will play in North League Div 3  competing teams are

Aberdeen University, Ardamurchan, Boleskine, Caberfeidh, Inverness, Lochaber, Lochbroom, Lochcarron and Strathglass

Boleskine will be entering an U14 team  & an  U17 team into competition this season.

 

For direction to Boleskine's Shinty pitch , Smith Park click on MAP

 

Forthcoming Fixtures

 

15th May Boleskine v Lochcarron   throw up  2:30 referee John Angus Gillies. CANCELLED  ACCORDING TO ASSOCIATION

Apparently some team from Ross-shire are in the football Scottish Cup Final on that Saturday

22nd May Cancelled or Postponed games caberfeidh or Lochcarron could be played on this date  

26th May WED NIGHT Boleskine  v Glenurquhart  (Strathdearn Cup  2nd round)   (Ron Kennedy)

In the event of the pitch being unplayable the game is switched to the other teams pitch

 

Results

8th May Inverness 2 Boleskine 4  referee Evan Macrae .

 

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Results & Scorers  Season 2009

For U12, U14 & U17 results and scorer's see BOLESKINE MAGAZINE JUNIOR TEAM NEWS 

 

8th May Inverness 2 Boleskine 4  referee Evan Macrae .

Today's match against Inverness at the Bught park, was the first match in over fifteen years since a Boleskine team graced the stadium pitch. Normally it is the outside park that the Inverness second team play on, but this season they too are using the stadium pitch. So for the vast majority of the Boleskine team this was the first time they played on the good pitch, whilst the spectators had the opportunity to sit and watch the game from the stand . Boleskine having the better of the early stages which saw Lewis Smith in five minute denied opening the scoring by a good save by the Inverness keeper who also thwarted Chris Cameron in eighteen minutes keeping his goal intact.  In twenty minutes Ian Grant squandered a great chance to score, having beat the keeper and the open goal at his mercy could not quite finish the job. Inverness came more into the game at this point and just when you thought we would rue not having scored earlier, in twenty nine minutes Ramond Robertson ran on to a through ball and taped it home . Within a minute  Ian Grant made it two and the same player, three minutes later from the edge of the D made it three nil to Boleskine .   Ramond Robertson made it four in the forty second minute and as the half time whistle blew , the visiting support anticipated further goals from the team in the second half .  Inverness boosted by their managers half time pep talk created a good chance in the forty six minute which was not taken. Then eight minutes later Boleskine had a chance to go further ahead when we were awarded a penalty which unfortunately Raymond Robertson put wide This seemed to spur on Inverness and three minutes later they hit the bar with a good shot . Then in sixty minutes following a good save by Ewen Weatherspoon the loose rebounded ball was met by an Inverness player to open their scoring. Two minutes later Inverness were awarded a controversial goal, a shot went past the goal hit the back upright, the ball rebounded onto the field and was met by an Inverness player who hit it onto the net. The goal judge ruled no goal indicating a bye hit, the referee consulted him after protest by home player, then awarded a goal.  Just what is the point of goal judges if the referee so keen to have them prior to the game commencing, ignores them totally when they are in a better position to view an incident than he is.  Boleskine went through a stick patch after this, but weathered the storm to finish the game on top creating a few chances to score.  A welcome return to the stadium pitch securing the two points, in patches Boleskine played well, however the young Inverness team had better teamwork at times and their clean hitting was more impressive than Boleskine's .

 

1st May Lochbroom 2 Boleskine 1 referee Robert Morrison.

We travelled to the west coast today with only 12 players due to various work commitments and also the holiday weekend.   Although we lost 2-1 the team spirit was tremendous with every player giving 100 % in what was a very physical encounter, indeed another referee might have issued a few cards but Bobo Morrison choose the route of humour and common sense.   A late strike from Lewis Smith made the score 2-1 and with all the pressure we could have snatched a draw, but time run out. Special mention should be made of young Robert Weatherspoon who had an excellent match at wing centre and would surely benefit from an extended run in the team.

Today's reporter Ali Fraser

 

17th April  Boleskine 1 Aberdeen Uni 4 referee Euan Pearson.

Prior the start of today's match with Aberdeen Uni  a minutes silence was observed by both teams in respect of Sandy Matheson who had passed away during the preceding week . Sandy who had a long association with club and had served on the club committee on many occasions over the years.  Boleskine in the first half faced an Aberdeen team with a strong wind in their favour, which the visitors utilised to the full and in the sixth minute the ball reached an unmarked Kenny Macleod and he scored with a high bouncing shot. In the thirteenth minute Boleskine had a stonewall penalty claim turned down by the referee after the goal judge had flagged it up .  This was one of the turning points of the match as Boleskine switched off concentration and before they knew it Aberdeen went up the park and scored a second from close in . The remainder of the half Aberdeen aided by the wind had the better of the match, only a good save by Ewen Weatherspoon kept the score to two nil at half time .  Boleskine raced out of the blocks in the second period, after two minutes a long shot resulted in a goalmouth scramble which Ian Grant forced the ball home to cut the deficit to one goal .   The home support assumed this would galvanise the team and they would go on from this, but not to be. In the fifty ninth minute Aberdeen regained their two advantage when a long bobbly shot found the net and six minutes from time added their fourth . Boleskine had second  penalty claim turned down near the end by the referee ,who some spectators thought  from his over elaborate gesturing and body movements  was rehearsing for an act on the Saturday night variety show Britain's got Talent .  Just what the referee 's assessor verdict on his performance is open to conjecture, but as stated previously on his attendance at Inverarnie why send match officials on a four hundred mile round trip, when there are far more competent officials in the local vicinity.      

 

10th April  Kingussie 8 Boleskine 3 Sutherland cup 1st rd referee Ron Kennedy .

Boleskine Sutherland Cup opponents Kingussie, had within their team seasoned senior campaigners such as Kevin Thain, albeit now in the twilight years of their career but able to impart knowledge and guidance to their younger team mates during a game  to the benefit of the team overall . Boleskine went into this game as underdogs ,but in light of today's earlier football Scottish Cup semi final performance by Ross County, aptitude and determination can always win the day. From reports, it was a  typical exciting cup tie with Kingussie leading by five goals to two at half time with Boleskine having three good chances one to one, on  home keeper which they failed to take, whilst the home team also had opportunities to increase their lead. In the second half  the home team scored another three goals to our one, with Kevin Thain notching five goals himself, Dave Borthwick, Martin Dallas and Rory Bothwick the other home scorers, whilst an Ian Grant brace and a Darren Macleod  single replied for Boleskine .

 

 3rd April  Boleskine 3  Ardamurchan  2  referee Graeme Cameron .

 Following the resignation of team manager Gus Fraser in mid week, Bob Black and Joey Smith took over the running of the team for today's match against Ardamurchan .  The conditions were mild after the recent heavy snow and the match only going ahead after the shop end was cleared of snow this morning by Joey Smith. The visitors Ardamurchan are a fit young side improving all the time, and in the seventh  minute they took the lead with a high shot from thirty yards by Ewen Mowat . This early setback spurned on Boleskine and they equalised in nine minutes when Ian Grant scored his first goal for the club a well hit low shot from twenty yards. In fifteen minutes following a shy, the ball came to Craig Lindsay lying free on the left side of the D and his snap shot found the net, in spite of a valiant effort by Boleskine keeper Ewen Weatherspoon to save it .  In the twenty eighth  minute a Lewis Smith shot from twenty five yards once again brought the teams level and Boleskine had goal keeper Ewen Weatherspoon to thank six minutes later when saved a cracking shot  for a corner to ensured the score remained the same at half time.  An enthralling first half  with Boleskine playing much better than last week, albeit Lochaber are a far better team than today's visitors . The second half both keepers were brought into play early on Boleskine keeper  looking sharp as he broke up an visitors attack when they were through one on one against him , whilst the Ardamurchan custodian brilliant save from Lewis Smith shot  brought applause from the home support . The second half both teams had good passages of play but neither could get the break through and as the visitors had used there only sub, the home team continued with the starting eleven, even  though areas of the team were starting to flag . Then in the final minute of the match, Darren Macleod  with his never give up spirit won the ball back in the left centre, passed forward to Raymond Robertson, who's first time pass sent Ian Grant through, evading his marker to net his brace and win the match for Boleskine.  A good first win of the season for Boleskine though Ardamurchan will deservedly feel they were due a point for their efforts today . A much needed booster before our away Sutherland cup tie against Kingussie next week . 

 

27 March  Boleskine 0 Lochaber 7 referee George O Rourke

Boleskine first home mach  of the season was against Lochaber, this game was switched from Spean Bridge because of an unplayable pitch. Both teams having played one fixture this season ,Boleskine last played three weeks ago whilst Lochaber last took the field a fortnight ago .  Lochaber after the opening minutes settled down to have the better of the play, with their hitting was far superior to the home side and it was no surprise when the took the lead in the twenty fourth minute.   The game was finished in the five minutes up to half time when Lochaber scored three goals in quick succession. Early in the second half Lochaber increased their lead, then veteran Lochaber forward Angus Morrison made  six with the best goal of the match, a cracking drive from thirty yards .The visitors were awarded a penalty, which they  duly converted to make it seven . A game best forgotten as far as Boleskine were concerned, general rustiness, along with individual and combined errors, resulted in defeat . With the lighter nights beginning next week, the possibility of outdoor practice will benefit better team play and improve performances .

 

20 March  Boleskine v Strathglass

Points to Boleskine , Strathglass unable to raise team.

 

6 March Lochcarron 4 Boleskine 1 referee John Sloggie

Boleskine's first game of 2010 away to Lochcarron  was  subject to several late call off's, due to injuries and work commitment's. The position worst effected being the goalkeeper's, where the first three choice candidates were unavailable.  This saw Boleskine take the field with Lewis Smith (top goal-scorer for the last few years) turned gamekeeper rather than poacher, as he doned the goalkeepers attire and with one sub, Ewen Fraser .   Lochcarron made the most of home advantage as the scored early on and by eighteen minutes had doubled their lead . Boleskine pulled a goal back through Raymond Robertson in thirty five minutes and that's how it stood at half time . Lochcarron score twice without reply in the second half to take the two points, leaving us without a win in the opening fixture in the league since the 2005 season.

 

No friendly's  played this pre season because of snow on park and the lateness in informing the veterans of the Old Crocks match, though we intend to play the game later on in the season. when times are warmer .    Boleskine first game will be against Lochcarron away, the  last game we played was Lochcarron on the 24th October 09 at home in a double header . Fortunately most other clubs are in the same boat and have not played any friendly's' either .  This will be a strong test for Boleskine with a  few changes in player personal, some boys leaving for University, while Kincraig being unable to field a team this year has seen us get a few players from them. Lochcarron having no first team match this Saturday will have a full personal to pick from .

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Boleskine Season 2010 Fixture list 

 

Adult games throw up at 2:30 pm unless specified ,

DATE	Adult North League Div 3
6 MARCH	LOCHCARRON 4   BOLESKINE 1                (John Sloggie)
13 MARCH	BOLESKINE v CABERFEIDH                     (John Macleod)  Game cancelled unplayable pitch
20 MARCH	STRATHGLASS v BOLESKINE                  (Jock Matheson)  Points to Boleskine
27 MARCH	BOLESKINE  0 LOCHABER 7                        (George O Rourke)
3 APRIL	BOLESKINE 3 ARDNAMURCHAN 2           (  Graham Cameron)
10 APRIL	KINGUSSIE 8 BOLESKINE  3   (SUTH CUP first round)    (Ron Kennedy)
17 APRIL	BOLESKINE 1 ABERDEEN UNI  4                ( Euan Pearson)
24 APRIL	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
1 MAY	LOCHBROOM 2 BOLESKINE  1                       (Robbert Morrison)
8 MAY	INVERNESS 2 BOLESKINE   4                      ( Evan Macrae)
15 MAY	BOLESKINE v LOCHCARRON                    (John Angus Gillies)  CANCELLED BY ASS
22 MAY	KIN/BOL V STRG/LOCHA   (SUTH CUP  2nd round)  or  POSTPONED GAME
26 MAY WED	BOLESKINE v GLENURQUHART  (STRATH CUP  2nd round)   (Ron Kennedy)
29 MAY	CABERFIEDH v BOLESKINE                       ( Donald Macrae)
5 JUNE	BOLESKINE v STRATHGLASS                     (John Angus Gillies)
9 JUNE WED	BOL/GLENU v NEW/KILM  (STRATH CUP  3nd round)
12 JUNE	NO FIXTURE      ROCK NESS                   (SUTH CUP  QF)
19 JUNE	LOCHABER v BOLESKINE 12 NOON ?????      (Ronnie Campbell)         MACTAVISH CUP FINAL
23 JUNE WED	( STRATH CUP  QF)
26 JUNE	ARDNAMURCHAN  v BOLESKINE          (Graham Cameron)                CELTIC CUP FINAL
3  JULY	CLASH OF CAMANS  @FW
10 JULY	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
17 JULY	ABERDEEN UNI v BOLESKINE           ( Roddie Maclennan)             BALLIEMORE  CUP FINAL
24 JULY	BOLESKINE v LOCHBROOM                (John Macleod)
31 JULY	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )           SUTHERLAND CUP FINAL
7 AUG	BOLESKINE v INVERNESS
14 AUG	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
21 AUG	NO GAME SCHEDULED   Think Farr Gala                                             MACAULAY  CUP FINAL
28  AUG	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
4 SEPT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )         STRATHDEARN  CUP FINAL
11 SEPT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
18 SEPT	CAMANACHD CUP FINAL
25 SEPT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
2  0CT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
9 0CT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
16 0CT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
23 OCT	NO GAME SCHEDULED  ( possible POSTPONED GAME  )
30 OCT	SHINTY/ HURLING INTERNATIONAL   CROKE PARK DUBLIN

Str = Strathdearn Cup, Suth= Sutherland Cup.,.

Letter after date in date column indicates the day game is on, if no letter game is on Saturday.

 

Team selection for 2010 season

Name

L O C H C

C A B

S T R A T H

L O C H A

A R D N

K I N suth

A B   U N I

L O C H B

I N V

G L E N U str

L O C H C

C A B

S T R A T H

L O C H A

A R C N

A B   U N I

L O C H B

I N V

Bol   Chall  cup

Keith Nicholson

P

X

X

X

X

X

X

Graham Black

X

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

Owen Macgreggor

X

I

X

X

Chris Black

N

Lewis Smith

X

T

X

X

X

X

X

X

Darren Macleod

S

X

X

X

Peter Tinney

Raymond Robertson

X

T

X

X

X

X

Neil Fraser

X

O

X

X

X

X

Ben Macpherson

X

X

X

X

X

X

Mike Pirrie

X

B

X

X

X

X

X

X

Sandy Fraser

X

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ewen Weatherspoon

L

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ewen Fraser

S

E

X

O

S

X

O

James Rolfe

S

X

S

Chris Cameron

X

K

X

S

X

X

John Fraser

I

X

X

S

X.

Annie Butterworth

X

N

S

O

S

O

Ian Hope

E

X

O

Ian Grant

X

X

X

X

X

John Clark

X

S

Kevin Hepburn

S

O

O

Joey Smith

Robert Weatherspoon

X

O

S

O

X

X

Dean Macpherson

S

Donnie Forbes

Ewen Macdonald

Paddy Bryden

Paul Bryson

X

O

Robert Henderson

X

A

H

A

H

H

A

H

A

A

H

H

A

H

A

A

A

H

H

X = Played  S = Substitute  O = On bench

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