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Under 17s beat local rivals in Cup (22/04/08)
 Montrose won a competitive but very entertaining match at Gayfield on Sunday against their local rivals following a solitary Gray strike late in the first half. Montrose won more comfortably than the score line suggests but good goalkeeping and weak finishing resulted in a nervy finish.
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KEVIN DEPARTS FOR BLACKBURN ROVERS (06/04/08)
 All at Montrose Football Club are delighted with the news that Youth Co-ordinator for the last two season's Kevin Cruickshanks has landed a job with English Premiership side Blackburn Rovers
Kevin joined the Lancashire giants earlier this week as their new Scouting and Recruiting Co-ordinator.
The 32-year-old admitted the news that he had beaten off opposition from more than 100 applicants to secure the post had left him stunned.
He will now liaise with Rovers manager Mark Hughes on a daily basis, profile all the club's major transfer targets and co-ordinate the movements of their 50 scouts across the globe.
Kevin's only previous football club experience came from working as an office manager and youth administrator at Third Division Elgin City and Montrose.
"It's unbelievable," he said. "When they phoned and told me I had the job, I actually had to sit down. I think I said two or three times 'Are you serious?'
His first three games when he joins the club are against Tottenham Hotspur at home, Liverpool away and Manchester United at home.
Kevin revealed that his first task in his new job will be to arrange Blackburn's scouting itinerary for this summer's European Championships in Switzerland and Austria, arranging flights, accommodation and match tickets for the duration of the tournament.
"It's a brand new position which was created because their network became so big."
Kevin sent in his CV when the job was advertised on the club's website, and made a shortlist of eight applicants chosen to attend a first interview at the club.
But his dream chance almost became a nightmare when his car broke down en route to Blackburn and at the time of the interview he was just 10 miles south of Carlisle.
"I thought that was it over to be honest. When I phoned, they said they would understand if I just headed home but there was no way I was going to give up the opportunity." |
UNDER 17 LEAGUE CUP
Sunday 23rd March 2008
Raith Rovers 4 Montrose 2
Following their opening 3-2 home defeat to Cowdenbeath the Montrose Under 17's travelled to Dalgety Bay to take on Raith Rovers looking to put their first points on the board. The 17's went into the game minus five regular starters but took the opportunity to draft in Under 16 players Dan Stewart and Greg Kane to give them their first experience of SFL youth football.
Montrose started the game well and had their first shot on goal after only 10 minutes when a powerful shot by Ryan Stewart was parried wide by the keeper then cleared by a defender. On 20 minutes Montrose took the lead. NIALL MUNRO robbed the defender of the ball, drove into the box and slipped the ball past the oncoming keeper and into the net. Niall was involved in Montrose's next attack when he did well down the right before laying off to Stewart whose shot was turned wide by the keeper. Mark Russell was next up to test the Raith keeper when he fired in on goal from 35 yards, the keeper spilled the shot but a defender was there to clear the ball to safety. Raith equalised on 40 minutes with their first real attack of the game. A freekick into the box was bundled home at the far post. Shortly before the half time whistle Montrose deservedly regained the lead with a stunning strike. NIALL MUNRO collected the ball out on the left, beat his man and curled the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box leaving the keeper with no chance.
Only two minutes into the second half Montrose were left stunned when Ryan Stewart was sent off for allegedly stamping on his opponent. A bizarre decision which even left the Raith bench and players bemused. With the one man advantage Raith quickly took the lead scoring two goals in quick succession. The equaliser came on 50 minutes when the ball was slotted home at the back post. Raith's third came on 55 minutes from a header. As Montrose pushed for the equaliser Raith killed off their hopes with another header with just 10 minutes remaining. A battling performance by the Montrose players and a game of two halves with the sending off changing the flow of the game entirely.
Montrose: N Walker, Russell, Sinclair, Davidson, Adams, Casey (Kane), G Walker (D Stewart), Whelan, Munro, R Stewart, Mathieson |
SFL Under 17 Youth Division (24/02/08)
Montrose 17's 2 - 2 Arbroath 17's (Sunday 10th February 2008)
This re-arranged league encounter between these two teams took place a week past Sunday at Links Park . Arbroath gave up ground rights for this match and in the end the points were shared in an entertaining clash very typical of a rivals derby match. Arbroath have finished 2nd in the league behind league winners Queens Park whilst Montrose can finish 3rd should they win their final re-arranged match versus Elgin at home this coming Sunday.
This Sunday the Under 17's play their final league game of the season when they take on a much improved Elgin City side at Links Park, kick off 1pm. With the League Cup due to start in the middle of March the 17's have lined up forthcoming friendlies against Raith Rovers (Sat 1st March, 12pm ko) and Partick Thistle (Sun 2nd March, 1pm ko). Both games will be at Links Park and supporters are encouraged to attend. |
Youth Update (15/02/08)
 The Montrose FC Under 19's drew 1-1 with Cowdenbeath last weekend, Sean Keith got the montrose goal. The Under17's drew 2-2 with Arbroath, Jordan Leyden and Ryan Stewart for Montrose, Arbroath equalising in last five minutes. Both teams were reduced to 10 men in a typical derby game. |
A HAT-TRICK OF HAT-TRICKS! (29/10/07)
The 17's and 19's were in action at Links Park over
the weekend with three hat-tricks being scored in the
two games. The 19's were first in action and found
themselves 4-1 down early in the second half but a
hat-trick from Daryl Nicol in the last 15 minutes
brought the scores level.
The 17's were in seventh heaven as they defeated
Stranraer 7-3. Ryan Stewart and Nick Gray both
grabbed hat-tricks with Niall Munro getting the other.
This weekend both sides are away from home with the
19's taking on East Fife and the 17's playing Airdrie Utd |
Under 17s News (09/10/07)
The Under 17s have played two league matches since our last update, losing 2-1 at home to Raith Rovers (scorer Jordan Leyden), then drawing 1-1 at Morton last weekend (scorer Kevin Davidson). This weekend the 17's play hosts to Hamilton and are looking to get back to winning ways. The match will take place on Sunday with a 2.30pm kick off. |
Youth tEams update (11/09/07)
Montrose Under 17's lost 0-1 to Stirling Albion while the Under 17's beat Elgin City 19's 4-0. Under 19's scorers were Irvine, Nicol, Reid & Walker.
Montrose Under 19's take on local rivals Abroath in Round One of the Scottish Youth Cup this Sunday at Links Park, kick off 2pm. Having already beat the Red Lichies 2-0 in the League this season the 19's are looking to make it two wins out of two and secure a place in the Second Round. Entry to the game is free and all supporters are invited along to show their support. There is no scheduled 17s fixture this weekend due to the 19s involvement in the BP Youth Cup. Their next fixture will be at Links Park on Sunday 23rd September versus Raith Rovers. |
victory in season opener (21/08/07)
 The Under 17s won their season opener 3-0 against Cowdenbeath at Links Park on Sunday. Goalscorers for Montrose were Ryan Stewart with a double and Craig Will.
This Sunday the 17’s host East Stirling with the game to be played at Links Park with a 2pm kick off. Entry as always is free and all fans are welcome to come along and show their support.
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UNDER 17s SIGN TEN (21/06/07)
Ten players from Portlethen Sports Club put
pen to paper this week to sign on for this seasons Under 17's.
Those who signed were as follows;
Goalkeeper - Neil Walker
Defenders - Greg Walker, Michael Mathieson, Ashley
Tosh, Kieran Adams and Kevin Davidson
Midfielders - Ryan McIntosh, Craig Morrison
Forwards - Craig Will, Liam Farquhar
They are set to be joined by 6 players from Albion
Boys Club who will be signing in the next week. |
under 17s finish SEASon on a high (22/05/07)
The Under 17's won 2-0 on Sunday against Morton with Kieran Irvine grabbing both goals in a typical end of season game.
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