Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Culloden appeal this week as Wick Groats await cup clarity
Wick Groats could move a step closer to finding out who their Highland Amateur Cup second round opponents are this week, with the outcome of an appeal involving an earlier round fixture set to be determined.
The Caithness club has had to wait to contest its second round fixture with CK Interiors after Inverness & District Amateur League side Culloden Blacksmiths lodged an appeal seeking reinstatement into the competition.
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The Highland Executive Committee (HEC) rejected Culloden’s local appeal, saying they had missed the deadline to do so after their preliminary round opponents Lochness Thistle were found guilty of fielding an ineligible player.
But they then took their appeal to Scottish Amateur Football Association (SAFA) in a bid to overturn the HEC’s decision.
A Scottish Amateur FA panel will now meet in Glasgow on Thursday, June 5 to review the appeal.
The chairman and secretary of the HEC, which oversees the tournament, will attend the hearing remotely.
Highland Executive Committee chairman Hugh Morrison said: “The appeal lodged by Culloden to be reinstated into this years Highland Amateur Cup is to be heard in Glasgow on Thursday evening by the Scottish Amateur Football Association.
“The chair and secretary of the Highland Executive Committee will be in attendance.”
If Culloden’s appeal is successful, they will be reinstated and face CK Interiors in a rearranged first round tie.
However, if the appeal is rejected, CK Interiors will advance automatically to face Groats in round two.
It is understood that Culloden could still take their case to the Scottish Football Association should Thursday’s decision not go in their favour.