EdTheDuck Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 So... The Cup Final on 31st March is between Formartine & Fraserburgh and they're playing it at McKessock Park, Rothes which is about 50 miles from Formartine and 60 from the Broch. Why not play it at Turriff? Almost bang in the middle between the two towns, 15-20 miles from each? Is it like the Superbowl. they pick the final venue a couple years ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Shaker Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Turriff probably can't be arsed having any more to do with this season than necessary after the way it's gone, plus if they've to spend a pound hosting it, they can't afford it. The venue was chosen a week or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 15 hours ago, EdTheDuck said: Is it like the Superbowl. Aye, I think Beyonce is on again this year. Hope she's got her thermals ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Neither Pitmedden nor the Broch have train stations like Rothes (or Turriff, for that matter), so supporters will be on buses or in cars anyway. Rothes seem quite proud to be hosting the match, so good on them. I mind an Aberdeenshire Cup final between the two was held in Buckie a few years ago and there was a fair turnout for that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cyclizine said: Neither Pitmedden nor the Broch have train stations like Rothes (or Turriff, for that matter), so supporters will be on buses or in cars anyway. Rothes seem quite proud to be hosting the match, so good on them. I mind an Aberdeenshire Cup final between the two was held in Buckie a few years ago and there was a fair turnout for that game. Rothes doesn't have a station either. Or am I reading your post wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Rothes doesn't have a station either. Or am I reading your post wrong? Was meaning neither Rothes or Turriff have stations anyway, can see how it was ambiguous though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Cyclizine said: Neither Pitmedden nor the Broch have train stations like Rothes (or Turriff, for that matter), so supporters will be on buses or in cars anyway. Rothes seem quite proud to be hosting the match, so good on them. I mind an Aberdeenshire Cup final between the two was held in Buckie a few years ago and there was a fair turnout for that game. A warning for Rothes, nice wee place and decent pubs and restaurants, but no buses to Elgin on a Sunday if you plan a B+B after a Saturday game. I had to hitchhike, waited 3 minutes for a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdTheDuck Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 I see Rothes game -v- Brora has been called off today for, ostensibly, a water-logged pitch. Again. There hasn't been a game played there since 11th February as far as I can see. Has there been a flood of a biblical nature there that hasn't been reported? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peternapper Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Quite some time since I was there watching Peterhead but seem to remember the park was down below the town near river level which may explain why they would have trouble with waterlogging nice location on a fine day but if no games held there for over a month maybe needs to be rethought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Vale Vale Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 On 20/03/2018 at 22:12, EdTheDuck said: So... The Cup Final on 31st March is between Formartine & Fraserburgh and they're playing it at McKessock Park, Rothes which is about 50 miles from Formartine and 60 from the Broch. Why not play it at Turriff? Almost bang in the middle between the two towns, 15-20 miles from each? Is it like the Superbowl. they pick the final venue a couple years ahead? I’m sure the Broch support will turn up in good numbers, not sure about the Formartine support though. Rothes deserve to host a cup final like any other team. Forts turn next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Vale Vale Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 On 21/03/2018 at 19:36, welshbairn said: A warning for Rothes, nice wee place and decent pubs and restaurants, but no buses to Elgin on a Sunday if you plan a B+B after a Saturday game. I had to hitchhike, waited 3 minutes for a lift. I would have kept on driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdTheDuck Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 They'll be dancing in the streets of Formartine tonight after a 2-1 win in the HFL Cup Final today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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