Football

North Caledonian League officials have apologised for the "debacle" that resulted in Halkirk United's match being called off at the weekend.

Manager Gary Manson is convinced that Wick Academy are going in the right direction after a "mixed bag" of results in the 2023/24 campaign so far.

Wick Academy will be targeting their first away points of the season in the Highland League when they take on Deveronvale at Princess Royal Park.

"You can see they are loving every minute," manager Ewan McElroy declared after Halkirk United hammered Clachnacuddin "A" 7-1 in Inverness.

Thurso manager Scott Davidson is convinced there will be lots of twists and turns before the end of the 2023/34 North Caledonian League season.

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson believes the Scorries are becoming better value for the entrance fee with every passing week.

Wick Academy talisman Davie Allan looks set to make a long-awaited playing comeback early in the new year.

The game was one of four scheduled to be played in midweek.

A Thurso-based coaching club has "got off to a flyer" with an event involving Ross County and a visit by former internationalist Marvin Andrews.

The style of football being played by Wick Academy this season is going down well with supporters, according to Mark Macadie.

Thurso manager Scott Davidson has reiterated that his team must stop conceding avoidable goals if they are to move away from the foot of the table.

Two stalwarts of Thurso Football Academy were taken by surprise when they were congratulated by Steven Ferguson for their commitment to coaching.

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy said his players were "excellent from start to finish" in the goalless draw with Invergordon at Morrison Park.

Caithness United's three age groups – under-12s, under-14s and under-16s – have secured sponsorship for new away strips thanks to local businesses.

Chloe Mackenzie and Arran Johnson each secured a treble in Caithness Badminton Association's under-17 championships held in Wick at the weekend.

Steven Mackay praised his Nairn players for “digging deep” as they continued their winning run in the Highland League with a 3-2 victory at Wick.

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson admitted the manner of Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Nairn County in the Highland League was difficult to take.

The Scorries will be going all out to avoid an unwanted treble when they renew their acquaintance with Nairn County on Saturday at Harmsworth Park.

Scott Davidson admitted Saturday's 3-3 draw with Clachnacuddin "A" felt like two points dropped rather than one gained after the Vikings had led 3-1.

The red card shown to Owen Rendall during Wick Academy's Highland League match against Buckie Thistle at the weekend has been downgraded to a yellow.