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Quarter-final victory comes at a cost for Vikings

13 March 2020
Quarter-final victory comes at a cost for Vikings

Quarter-final victory comes at a cost for Vikings

13 March 2020

Thurso booked their place in the last four of the North Caledonian Cup with a 4-0 quarter-final win against Bunillidh at the Naver all-weather pitch.


Anglers hoping for better luck this time against Invergordon

12 March 2020
Anglers hoping for better luck this time against Invergordon

Anglers hoping for better luck this time against Invergordon

12 March 2020

Halkirk manager Ewan McElroy is hoping it will be a case of third time lucky when his young guns take on North Caledonian Cup holders Invergordon.


McElroy praises Halkirk work ethic after derby victory over Thurso

31 December 2019
McElroy praises Halkirk work ethic after derby victory over Thurso

McElroy praises Halkirk work ethic after derby victory over Thurso

31 December 2019

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy praised the work ethic of his team after they came from behind to beat local rivals Thurso 2-1 at Morrison Park.


Thurso boss Reid expecting festive fireworks in cup derby

26 December 2019
Thurso boss Reid expecting festive fireworks in cup derby

Thurso boss Reid expecting festive fireworks in cup derby

26 December 2019

Thurso manager Stevie Reid expects some festive fireworks in Saturday's Caithness derby at Morrison Park.


Festival commitments mean Thurso are down to 'bare bones'

05 September 2019
Festival commitments mean Thurso are down to 'bare bones'

Festival commitments mean Thurso are down to 'bare bones'

05 September 2019

Thurso manager Stevie Reid admits to being down to the “bare bones” ahead of his side's North Caledonian League fixture against St Duthus.


Wick Groats now just one win away from retaining county title

09 August 2019
Wick Groats now just one win away from retaining county title

Wick Groats now just one win away from retaining county title

09 August 2019

Wick Groats are just one win away from clinching their eighth successive county Division One title after a 2-0 victory at John O'Groats this week.


Three county sides targeting a place in Highland Amateur Cup final

09 August 2019
Three county sides targeting a place in Highland Amateur Cup final

Three county sides targeting a place in Highland Amateur Cup final

09 August 2019

The first all-Caithness Highland Amateur Cup final in 11 years is a distinct possibility with three county teams battling it out for the trophy.


Groats looking to get title wrapped up after victory over United

05 August 2019
Groats looking to get title wrapped up after victory over United

Groats looking to get title wrapped up after victory over United

05 August 2019

Wick Groats' dominance of Caithness county football looks set to continue after they defeated Pentland United 3-1 in a top-of-the-table clash.


Staxigoe boss eyeing silverware after 10-goal romp

02 August 2019
Staxigoe boss eyeing silverware after 10-goal romp

Staxigoe boss eyeing silverware after 10-goal romp

02 August 2019

Staxigoe United manager Andrew Banks has his sights set on some silverware after his team eased their way through to the David Allan Shield final.


We have no room for error, warns Pentland United boss Gray

30 July 2019
We have no room for error, warns Pentland United boss Gray

We have no room for error, warns Pentland United boss Gray

30 July 2019

Pentland United kept the pressure on CAFA Division One leaders Wick Groats with a 2-0 win against Thurso Acks in a rearranged match at the Dammies.


Stoppage-time stunner as Acks keep up their winning start

10 May 2019
Stoppage-time stunner as Acks keep up their winning start

Stoppage-time stunner as Acks keep up their winning start

10 May 2019

Thurso Acks maintained their winning start to the CAFA season thanks to a stunning stoppage-time goal in a 2-1 victory against Staxigoe United.


Wick Groats power through to semis after early Castletown strike

08 May 2019
Wick Groats power through to semis after early Castletown strike

Wick Groats power through to semis after early Castletown strike

08 May 2019

Wick Groats reached the last four of the Colin MacLeod Memorial Cup thanks to a second-half surge in a 4-1 win at Castletown.


Veterans return to action to mark Thurso 20th anniversary

12 April 2019
Veterans return to action to mark Thurso 20th anniversary

Veterans return to action to mark Thurso 20th anniversary

12 April 2019

Thurso FC rolled back the years by staging a challenge match against a Vikings Veterans side to mark the club's 20th anniversary at the Dammies.


Pentland United to face Swifts in Highland Amateur Cup

03 April 2019
Pentland United to face Swifts in Highland Amateur Cup

Pentland United to face Swifts in Highland Amateur Cup

03 April 2019

Highland Amateur Cup holders Pentland United have been handed a tricky preliminary round home tie against Thurso Swifts later this month.


Errors prove costly again for Academy

19 September 2018
Errors prove costly again for Academy

Errors prove costly again for Academy

19 September 2018

TOM McKenna feels his Wick Academy players deserve the "rub of the green" in order to kick-start their season after Saturday's 5-2 loss to Buckie Thistle…


Academy outplayed in cup derby

24 August 2018
Academy outplayed in cup derby

Academy outplayed in cup derby

24 August 2018

IT was a night to forget for Wick Academy as they were outplayed for long spells by a slick Brora Rangers side who eventually ran out comfortable 4-0…


Massive gulf exists, says McKenna

24 August 2018
Massive gulf exists, says McKenna

Massive gulf exists, says McKenna

24 August 2018

WICK Academy boss Tom McKenna is still striving for the consistency he has been looking for since the start of the season after a disappointing display…


Pentland march on with a fine five in cup

07 June 2018
Pentland march on with a fine five in cup

Pentland march on with a fine five in cup

07 June 2018

PENTLAND United booked their place in the last 16 of the Highland Amateur Cup with an impressive 5-2 victory against Kirkwall Rovers.


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