Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is not surprised to see Clachnacuddin challenging in the upper reaches of the Highland League this season.
Halkirk United’s title bid will be put to one side as they turn their attention to the second of the North Caledonian League knockout tournaments.
Wick Academy U18s will be aiming to consolidate their position at the top of SHFL Under 18 North when they take on lowly North West Skye on Sunday.
Wick Academy have 14 fixtures to negotiate in the closing four months of the season as they look to improve their position in the Highland League.
Gary Pullen has underlined his ambition to win trophies at Highland League level after making the switch from Wick Academy to Brora Rangers.
Wick Academy ended 2024 in top spot in SHFL Under 18 North, with maximum points from 13 games, after coming from behind to win on the Moray coast.
Ryan Campbell is hoping Wick Academy can emulate what they did in the last Highland League campaign by staging a revival after the turn of the year.
Thurso will be aiming to upset Halkirk United’s North Caledonian League championship bid in the Caithness derby at the Dammies this weekend.
Alan Hendry looks back at his five most memorable moments from watching local football in 2024, with a certain veteran goalkeeper taking top billing.
Manager Gary Manson is adamant that “results will change” for Wick Academy in the Highland League if they keep performing as they have done recently.