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MONTROSE ROSELEA v BLAIRGOWRIE
DJ LAING LEAGUE CUP GROUP B
SAT AUGUST 6th 2011
Roselea opened their season 2011/12 with a home League Cup match against Blairgowrie. Roselea introuduced 5 new players to their squad with Craig Anderson, Stewart Fletcher, Jack Rodger and brothers Paul & Ryan Taylor all coming in over the summer. James Collier was unavailable. Blairgowrie also had a new look about them with a whole host of new players coming in.
Roselea: Mcleod,Colquhoun, R Taylor, Reoch, Whyte, Rae, Mustard, Anderson, Kennedy, Aitken & Fletcher. Subs: Hood, Riach, Rodger, Urquhart & Doug Craig.
Roselea started the game well and had the first chance of the game in 10 minutes. Aitken was brought down around 30 yards from goal and the ball was played quickly to Colquhoun who hit a great shot which the keeper parried to Aitken but the striker was given offside.
Blairgowrie almost took the lead against the run of play a couple of minutes later when a cross was volleyed goalwards by Millar and it went just wide of the upright.
A good move from Roselea in 15 minutes saw Kennedy and Fletcher combined well in the box and Fletcher saw his well struck parried away by O’brien in the Blair goal.
Roselea were on top and another chance fell to Craig Anderson who struck the ball against the keepers legs and Fletcher followed up to get another shot which was turned behind for a corner.
Just before half time Roselea tried to make their superior possession count for something. Taylor whipped in a great cross and Fletcher laid the ball back to Anderson whose shot was just over the bar.
Half Time: Roselea 0 Blairgowrie 0
Roselea had a great chance to break the deadlock on 55 minutes when a well worked throw in saw Craig Anderson get another chance but again he was thwarted by the in form Blair keeper.
Blairgowrie were starting to come into things and Axworthy spun Whyte in the box before sending a low cross in which Mcleod had to save as a Blair player was waiting to tap home.
Roselea finally got the goal that their pressure deserved in 67 mintues. Kennedy received a short corner before driving along the bye line and cut the ball back to Paul WHYTE who made no mistake from close range.
Roselea survived a scare in 72 minutes when a far post cross was somehow missed by a Blair striker after he hit the post from close range.
Roselea made two changes in 75 minutes with Rae and Aitken being replaced by Hood and Paul Taylor.
Roselea had a brilliant chance to put the game beyond Balirgowries reach in 80 minutes when they were awarded a penalty after number 7 tripped Fletcher in the box. Mackie was sent off and Whyte stepped up but had his penalty well saved by O’brien.
Two minutes later Roselea thought they had scored when Taylors header was cleared off the line by a Blair defender.
Scott Riach replaced Joe Aitken with 8 minutes left on the clock.
The visitors struck a further blow to the home side when they won a penalty in 88 minutes. AXWORTHY kept his composure and struck home to give the Blair side an unlikely point.
Full Time: Roselea 1 Blairgowrie 1
This was a great performance from Roselea but they will have to be more ruthless in front of goals. They had several chances to score but were also up against a very inform keeper. There were promising displays from the new players with Ryan Taylor strolling through his first game for the club. Arbroath Vics who beat Forfar Albion 2-1 are the next opponents in the Cup Section and again travel to Broomfield Park on Saturday August 13th.Kick off is at 2.30pm
ARBROATH SPORTING CLUB v MONTROSE ROSELEA
EAST REGION NORTH DIVISION
SAT MAY 21st 2011
Roselea travelled to Seaton Park Arbroath to play ASC in what was sadly the home sides last ever game in Junior Football. Following Angus Council’s decision to hike their rent up from £900 to £11,000 the Clubs Committee decided against looking for a new location after their 25 year lease ended this year. The club was formed in 1961 and have been Junior since 1973.
Roselea were looking for a win to finish 3rd in the League whilst the home side were looking to try and end on a high as well as trying to finish above their neighbours Arbroath Vics.
Roselea had Calum Rae missing with his ankle injury and Paul Whyte made a welcome return from injury.
Roselea: Mcleod, Colquhoun, Mustard, Fotheringham, Reoch, Kennedy, Urquhart, David Craig, Aitken, Riach & Hood. Subs: Watson, Colier, Whyte, Strachan & Brand.
Roselea had the first chance in 4 minutes when Riach sent Urquhart away down the left hand side however he couldn’t square to the advancing Aitken and the chance was gone. Roselea almost took the lead in 7 minutes when Urquhart flicked a Kennedy cross on with his head and Logie in the home goal stuck a hand out in hope and managed to turn the ball behind for a corner.
ASC took the lead in 21 minutes against the run of play. Scrimgeor played a ball over the top and after it initially looked like it would be carried out of play by the wind it held up and SNOWDEN unleashed a great volley into the corner of the net. A minute later McVicar broke down the right hand side for the home side and Mcleod had to dive low to cut the cross out.
Roselea had a couple of chances in 24 minutes. First an Urquhart ball found Hood but it would not sit for him and Brown blocked for a corner. From the Kennedy corner, Riach went close with a left footed shot.
ASC had another chance on 26 minutes when the ball fell to Scrimgeour and although the ball went over it was a well hit left footed shot.
ASC thought they had doubled their lead in 32 minutes when Brown headed home a dangerous free kick however referee Bowman gave offside and Brown picked up a yellow card and injury for his trouble.
Fotheringham had a good volley go just over for Roselea 8 minutes before the interval. As the half drew to a close Roselea had a major claim for a penalty when an ASC defender appeared to handle in the box.
Half Time: ASC 1 Roselea 0
ASC started the second half looking hungrier than their visitors and Snowden brought out a great save from Mcleod when he palmed a volley over the bar.
It was Roselea’s turn to bring out the best of the goalkeepers when Urquharts excellent volley was somehow turned behind by Logie when it looked in all the way.
Roselea were coming more into the game and in 60 minutes Mustard had a great chance to equalise when he just failed to get enough of his head to a Colquhoun free kick.
Watson came on for Urqhart and almost made an instant impact when his great cross found no takers in the box. He was then given harshly offside when he found himself in a great position.
Paul Whyte replaced Fotheringham in 80 minutes and almost became the last player to score at Seaton Park but his header was just off target.
Roselea pressed hard for an equaliser and despite having a few near misses they could not claw back the goal.
Final Score: ASC 1 Montrose Roselea 0
Referee G Bowman
A disappointing end to Roselea’s season but perhaps a justified win for the home side considering the circumstances. The season has been a slight disappointment however with so many young players breaking through it bodes well for the future. Downfield ended up winning the League courtesy of Lochee Harp’s draw with North End and left Roselea 8 points back in 4th position. The club finished the season off with their end of season trophy presentation in the Golf Inn.
MONTROSE ROSELEA V LOCHEE HARP
EAST REGION NORTH DIVISION
SAT MAY 7th 2011
Roselea played their last home game of the 2010/11 season with visitors Lochee Harp checking in at Broomfield Park. Roselea were 6 points behind leaders Downfield and although they had a game in hand the chances of an upset were very slim with. Roselea took to the field with an average age of 22 with several experienced players on the bench and several others on the sidelines through injury and unavailability.
Roselea: Mcleod, Colquhoun, Reid, Fotheringham, Reoch, Mustard, Riach, Kennedy, Aitken, Hood & Strachan. Subs: David Craig, Miller, Brand, Doug Craig & Urquhart.
The heavy overnight rain was a blessing for the dry and bumpy pitch and a warm sun helped to warm the healthy crowd at the start of the match.
Roselea started well but it was Harp who had the first taste of the action in 8 minutes. Roselea conceded a free kick right on the corner of the box however Millars free kick went over all the advancing players and out near the corner flag.
Lochee Harp took the lead in 10 minutes when Millar broke on the left and after his first cross was blocked by Mustard his second was crossed to the head of striker BOYLE who headed home from 6 yards.
Roselea then had a good spell of pressure which saw a Riach shot blocked for a corner. 6ft 12” defender Fotheringham cleared Strachans corner to Kennedy who flicked on to Hood and as he was about to pull the trigger Harp put in a great tackle and cleared. In 18 minutes Roselea kept the pressure up and a short corner from Strachan allowed Kennedy to eye a shot at the near post and his effort deceived Mcpherson before hitting the side netting. Kennedy went close again two minutes later in a similar move, this time he elected for the far post lob however McPherson was equal to the challenge and saved well.
Roselea were pressing well and when Aitken broke in 24 minutes his pass inside to Hood was just intercepted by Fotheringham. Almost immediately Aitken took a thrown in on the move and shot just off target. Lively Roselea were on the attack a minute later and Hood latched onto a long ball and is attempted cut back was blocked by the keeper Mcpherson.
Roselea eventually get back on level term on the half hour mark when their pressure paid off. The ball broke back from a Strachan corner to Ross COLQUHOUN and he made no mistake from 12 yards with his first goal for the club.
Roselea were still on top after this and Hood was adjudged offside when Strachan played him. Play was then held up for several minutes as the referee tried to entice the Lochee Manager into the dugout instead of his preferred perch behind the barrier. Then followed a stranger argument between the Manager and his linesman. As the half grew to a close Roselea had the ball in the net but Riach was adjudged to have fouled a Harp defender when there seemed to be little contact.
Half Time: Roselea 1 Lochee Harp 1
Roselea opened the second half looking to build on the equaliser they deserved for their first half display. In 49 minutes Fotheringham broke away and his cross was flicked goalwards by Hood but the keeper held well. Three minutes later Strachan went on a strong run down the left and his dangerous cross was not met by the advancing Roselea strikers and Harp again cleared the danger. In 55 minutes the ball broke to the ever dangerous Aitken and he steadied himself before striking a clever shot which went just wide of the upright.
It was not all one way traffic and Millar had a great first time volley which went just wide in 62 minutes. Roselea took a deserved lead in 63 minutes. Strachan put in a great fired cross which Aitken poked on and when Mcpherson punched it out it struck the body of the unfortunate PETERS and the ball struck the net for an own goal.
Hood was next to have a go for Roselea after he evaded two tackles and his well hit left foot shot was deflected behind for a corner. Hood had a good run and cross for the home team but no-one could get their head to his strong cross.
Big striker Boyle was dangerous for Harp and on the hour mark he collected throw in before unleashing a strong shot which Mcleod did well do hold at the first attempt.
In 73 minutes the lively Fotheringham broke away for Roselea and challenged the advancing Harp keeper, despite the massive height difference he won the header however his jabbed shot was just wide.
Roselea had a let off in 77 minutes when they allowed Peters far too much room to receive a throw in and his cross was met by Boyle but was deflected over for a much relieved corner. Williamson who came on as a sub for Harp had a good effort from 25 yards and Mcleod held well. Roselea had their best move of the half involving several players in the 83 minute and ended with Riachs shot being saved by McPherson.
In 87 minutes Aitken had a shot saved by the feet of Mcpherson again after some good link up play. In stoppage time Harp got a lifeline and a penalty which was harsh on Roselea. David Craig went in for a tackle on Kelly which he had to be sure he was winning and despite getting some of the ball a penalty was awarded. PETERS who had early conceded an own goal stepped up and lashed a great penalty which gave Mcleod no chance.
Full Time; Roselea 1 Lochee Harp 1
Not for the first time this season Roselea dominated the game and created by far the best chances but could not deliver the killer touch to seal the 3 points. With a young side and the League Title gone it was a gutsy performance and one to build on. There were some outstanding performances namely from Jo Aitken, Jo Reach and Sean Mustard however the deserved Man of the Match award went to Lee Hood who received his award from the “Ladies”.
Roselea will now wait for their last game of the season against ASC away on Sat May 21st with a 2,30pm KO. That will be followed by their End of Season presentation night in the Golf Inn at 7.00pm
DUNDEE NORTH END v MONTROSE ROSELEA
EAST REGION NORTH DIVISION
SATURDAY APRIL 30TH 2011
Roselea travelled to North End Park Dundee in search of a win to keep up their hopes if winning the North Division title. The team travelled without the injured Calum Rae & Paul Whyte with the other long-term absentees Ewan Graham & Colin Page also missing. With 3 games to go, a win was a must with Downfield having 2 games to go and 3 points ahead.
Roselea: McLeod, Colquhoun, Reid, Reoch, Mustard, Strachan, Kennedy, Fotheringham, Urquhart, Collier & Watson. Subs: Riach, Aitken, Hood, David Craig, Douglas Craig, Miller & Brand.
Roselea kicked off on a firm but flat surface. The first incident to report was James Collier being replaced by Lee hood due to hamstring injury in 10 minutes. A similar fate followed for Craig Watson and he was replaced by Scott Riach due to a similar injury on the half hour mark. The first half had no goalmouth action neither keeper was tested as the half drew to a close.
HALF TIME DUNDEE NORTH END 0-0 MONTROSE ROSELEA
The second half started brighter. In 46 minutes Mustard had to block a McComskie shot.
Roselea then had a chance in 51 minutes when the ball broke to bob Urquart and his shot was turned behind by Fotheringham. A minute later Hood had a great chance for Roselea after a long ball caught out the North End defence but his left footed shot was just off target from the angle.
North End took the lead in the 59th minute when Roselea failed to clear their lines and Mark PERCY lashed the ball home in the top corner. North End go close a minute later when number 9 just putting it past the post. North End had a penalty claim in 71 minutes when McComskie went down in the box but the ref seen it as diving and booked him.
Roselea were searching for an equaliser and in 75 minutes and Hood collected a throw in before shooting and his goalbound shot was deflected behind for a corner. From the corner Kennedy and Strachan worked a short move with the former unleashing a goalbound shot which was deflected behind for a corner.
In 77 minutes the ball broke out to Colin Kennedy who elected to shoot however Fotheringham was in a better position & the shot was blocked. Aitken then replaced another hamstring victim in 78 minutes.
North End had a chance in 85 minutes when a far post cross was met by McComskie and he blasted it over when he should’ve took a touch before shooting. Roselea pushed for an equaliser however North End saw out a crucial victory in their quest to win the title.
FULL TIME: DUNDEE NORTH END 1-0 MONTROSE ROSELEA.
This was a must win game for Roselea and with Downfield winning 1-0 against Brechin Vics Roselea’s season now looks over. Roselea now have 2 games left with Lochee Harp at home on Saturday May 7th Followed by ASC away on a date to be decided.
MONTROSE ROSELEA v ARBROATH SPORTING CLUB
EAST REGION NORTH DIVISION
WEDS APRIL 27th 2011
Roselea still in with a chance of winning the League title and the only promotion space to the Premier League faced ASC in their fourth last match of the season. Trailing leaders Downfield by 3 points with a game in hand a win was a must again with games running out and Downfield having the easier run in on paper. ASC realistically had little chance of winning the League but were eyeing a high finish in an improved season for them. Paul Whyte and Calum Rae missed out through injury along with long term absentees Colin Page and Ewan Graham.
Roselea: Mcleod, Colquhoun, Reid, Mustard, Reoch, Kennedy, Hood, David Craig, Fotheringham, Urquhart & Collier. Subs: Riach, Aitken, Miller, Watson, Doug Craig & Brand.
On a very sunny bright evening Roselea kicked off facing an ever dipping sun, Reid was caught out by a through ball and Snowden should have done better than putting the ball past the post for ASC.
Next chance came in 13 minutes when a Hood went on a strong run down the right hand side before picking out Urquhart with a great cut back however he elected to shoot first time when a better result might have been achieved had he taken a touch. Hood was a threat to ASC and seven minutes later he cut another ball back to Collier but keeper Logie blocked before clearing.
In 23 minutes with Roselea on top Urquhart had another chance and again his composure let hit him down. Jordan Reoch had a strong run which finished with a 30 yard short that had Logie scrambling as the ball flashed past the post.
ASC had a couple of chances as the half drew to a close. First of all Mcphee tried to chip Mcleod but was off target with the ball finally being turned behind for a corner then from the corner McAvoy got his head to the ball but was wide.
Half Time: Roselea 0 ASC 0
Roselea started the second half with a tactical change which saw Craig Watson replace David Craig. Kennedy went close for Roselea with a 30 yard free kick in 48 minutes which went just wide of the upright with Logie beaten. A minute later Roselea went closer when Collier flicked on an Mustards slight touch went just wide. Roselea were exerting the pressure on ASC and another two chances came their way in 55 minutes. Collier had a close in shot saved then Hood followed up but again Logie saved well.
Roselea’s pressure finally paid off in 68 minutes and substitute Craig WATSON was the man. Stewart missed the ball allowing the big striker to cut in from the right after his first shot from a tight angle was saved his rebound effort was struck sweetly below the keeper at the near post.
ASC were not finished and a dangerous free kick from Mcphee had to be watched all the way by Mcleod who held well.
Roselea were back on the attack and Colquhouns great cross was volleyed just over by Collier in 72 minutes. Watson went close again after chesting down a cross and just failing to lob the ball over Logie in 79 minutes.
With ASC on a dangerous break Fotheringham committed a professional foul and in doing so picked up his second yellow of the game and was forced to watch the last few minutes on the sidelines. Referee Ferguson added around five added time minutes giving Roselea a nervy end to the game but they defended well and held out for the win.
Full Time: Roselea 1 ASC 0
Roselea just deserved to win this game which was played in similar conditions to the defeat from Violet a couple of weeks before. The win keeps Roselea in the hunt however both Downfield and North End also had wins so it looks as if Roselea would need to win at North End on Sat 30th April and also hope that Downfield who have a far superior goal difference also slip up in their final two games. Referee William Ferguson.
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