1320Lichtie Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nae luck! This sounds like an excellent trip to be honest. I don't suppose they'll have a train station though??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 We are going to Elgin. Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogs Grog Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Delighted with that. Day out and winnable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This sounds like an excellent trip to be honest. I don't suppose they'll have a train station though??? They have but you're better off on the bus from Inverness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 This sounds like an excellent trip to be honest. I don't suppose they'll have a train station though??? I went up at the start of last season on a ground hopping trip for their game against Stenhousemuir in the cup. The only train from Inverness to Brora that would get you up in time leaves at 10:38. You'd be there a good two hours before kick off. The only train back you can get is at 18:00. It is a really good trip though and worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 We are going to lose up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 We are going to Elgin. Grimbo When you get there Grim, remember and exchange paperwork tips with Elgin... Nowadays, a repeat of 2008 would see only 31 clubs in the next round ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogs Grog Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 We are going to lose up there I doubt it, you'll be to strong for them. Good social club at the ground and friendly locals with a stop on the way somewhere for refreshments. Back before closing time, what's not to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Shame Aberdeen are at home that Saturday as there are quite a few interesting ties around the Aberdeenshire area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I doubt it, you'll be to strong for them. Good social club at the ground and friendly locals with a stop on the way somewhere for refreshments. Back before closing time, what's not to like. I don't like the fact we play Elgin away the week after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR96 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 What a shite draw. Genuinely never heard of this Formatine mob until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I went up at the start of last season on a ground hopping trip for their game against Stenhousemuir in the cup. The only train from Inverness to Brora that would get you up in time leaves at 10:38. You'd be there a good two hours before kick off. The only train back you can get is at 18:00. It is a really good trip though and worth the effort. I looked and there's one at 7.12 which would get there for 1, and the only one home is 6. Was going to get bus but asking as I was wondering how many would travel. I doubt there'll be many if that's the only trains available to folk, which makes this draw a wee a bit shite. Still look forward to it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The bus to Brora takes about one and a half hours from Inverness, the train 2 and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The bus to Brora takes about one and a half hours from Inverness, the train 2 and a half. Aye mean the supporters bus. Was wondering about trains because if it was easy enough to get too we would have a good following. Seems like it's a bit of a pain in the arse which is a shame. Knew it was north of Inverness but never realised it was an hour and a half North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pccabe Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 What a shite draw. Genuinely never heard of this Formatine mob until now. Ex Junior team who moved to Highland League at same time as Strathspey and Turiff iirc.Think ex Aberdeen manager Steve Paterson is/was their manager but not 100% sure. Sure Hibee will correct me if I got it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 What a shite draw. Genuinely never heard of this Formatine mob until now. You'll have great time, Formartine's a cracking wee town, bit hard to find though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ex Junior team who moved to Highland League at same time as Strathspey and Turiff iirc. Think ex Aberdeen manager Steve Paterson is/was their manager but not 100% sure. Sure Hibee will correct me if I got it wrong. Currently sitting top of the league having won 9 games out of 10 but played one more then Cove and scored 40 goals in the process. They have a good squad and players with SPFL experience like Paul Lawson, Johnny Crawford and Garry Wood. They've also got the likes of Neil Gauld, Cammy Keith and Graeme Rodger on their books who are all good players at this level. Could be a difficult tie for Clyde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthesea Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Tough one this. Formantine are top of the Highland League at present with 9 wins from 10 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM. Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Brora were also romping the Highland league when they came to Broadwood acting like billy big timers and offered nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 What a shite draw. Genuinely never heard of this Formatine mob until now. I was the same when we drew them in the first round. However what a great day out it turned out to be. The team itself are not to be underestimated, you could be going back there next season in the league. They are that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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