The Football Times
@footballtimes.co.uk
Sharing football news from the Highlands, Islands and North-East, including the Highland Football League, North Caledonian League and North Region Juniors.
North Caledonian FA officials have been frustrated in their efforts to discuss the possibility of dual registration of players.
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/we-nee...
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/we-nee...
March 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
North Caledonian FA officials have been frustrated in their efforts to discuss the possibility of dual registration of players.
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/we-nee...
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/we-nee...
A local football author and historian is seeking help in returning a long-lost cup final medal to any surviving family of a player from the 1930s.
Read more: www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/plea-to...
Read more: www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/plea-to...
March 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
A local football author and historian is seeking help in returning a long-lost cup final medal to any surviving family of a player from the 1930s.
Read more: www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/plea-to...
Read more: www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/plea-to...
Wick Academy manager Gary Manson said he couldn’t fault his players after Saturday’s unlucky 1-0 home defeat to Brechin City.
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/wick-a...
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/wick-a...
March 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Wick Academy manager Gary Manson said he couldn’t fault his players after Saturday’s unlucky 1-0 home defeat to Brechin City.
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/wick-a...
Read more: www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/wick-a...
Nairn County legend hands up boots as Highland League club’s record appearance holder Glenn Main announces retirement after final spell with St Ninian.
Nairn footballing legend confirms retirement
He won two trophies and played more games than anyone else for Nairn County, before rounding off his career with St Ninian.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Nairn County legend hands up boots as Highland League club’s record appearance holder Glenn Main announces retirement after final spell with St Ninian.
Highland League champions Brora Rangers have confirmed their first signing of the season after securing the signature of attacker Aidan Wilson.
Highland League champions Brora Rangers confirm first signing ahead of title defence
He was previously on loan at Dudgeon Park.
www.northern-times.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Highland League champions Brora Rangers have confirmed their first signing of the season after securing the signature of attacker Aidan Wilson.
Tain Thistle manager Alex McDonald praised the “togetherness” of his squad as they kept their North West Sutherland Amateur League title hopes alive with vital back-to-back wins in the past week.
Tain Thistle boss Alex McDonald hails side’s ‘togetherness’ after two wins in five days
A win for Tain Thistle last night has kept the pressure on league leaders Golspie Stafford.
www.northern-times.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Tain Thistle manager Alex McDonald praised the “togetherness” of his squad as they kept their North West Sutherland Amateur League title hopes alive with vital back-to-back wins in the past week.
Wick Academy have confirmed that former club captain Alan Farquhar has taken over as interim chairman.
He replaces Pat Miller, who had served as chairman since 2019. Vice-chairman Stewart Gunn has also stepped down from his role, with James More coming in as interim vice-chairman.
He replaces Pat Miller, who had served as chairman since 2019. Vice-chairman Stewart Gunn has also stepped down from his role, with James More coming in as interim vice-chairman.
Former club captain Farquhar is new interim chairman of Wick Academy
Highland League club Wick Academy have confirmed that former captain Alan Farquhar has taken over as interim chairman, replacing Pat Miller.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Wick Academy have confirmed that former club captain Alan Farquhar has taken over as interim chairman.
He replaces Pat Miller, who had served as chairman since 2019. Vice-chairman Stewart Gunn has also stepped down from his role, with James More coming in as interim vice-chairman.
He replaces Pat Miller, who had served as chairman since 2019. Vice-chairman Stewart Gunn has also stepped down from his role, with James More coming in as interim vice-chairman.
There's a new man in charge at @thursofc.bsky.social.
Vikings return for new boss Ross Sutherland as mission to create ‘positive vibe’ at Thurso begins
Ross Sutherland makes his return to the Thurso dugout for the first time since 2007.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
There's a new man in charge at @thursofc.bsky.social.
Wick Academy will be hosting an open day this Saturday at Harmsworth Park as the countdown to the new Highland League season begins.
Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend
Wick Academy will be hosting an open day this Saturday at Harmsworth Park as the countdown to the new Highland League season begins.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Wick Academy will be hosting an open day this Saturday at Harmsworth Park as the countdown to the new Highland League season begins.
The race for the North West Sutherland Amateur League title took a dramatic turn on Saturday as Golspie Stafford claimed a vital 2-1 away win against defending champions Tain Thistle.
Late penalty sends Golspie five clear after win over Tain as Helmsdale and Inver also remain unbeaten
Golspie Stafford move five points clear at the top.
www.northern-times.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The race for the North West Sutherland Amateur League title took a dramatic turn on Saturday as Golspie Stafford claimed a vital 2-1 away win against defending champions Tain Thistle.
Forres Mechanics manager Steven MacDonald is pleased with triple summer transfer swoop and step-up for young striker but targets more fresh faces
Manager welcomes three new signings but seeks bigger squad numbers
Back to pre-season training, and eyeing up more new players.
www.forres-gazette.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Forres Mechanics manager Steven MacDonald is pleased with triple summer transfer swoop and step-up for young striker but targets more fresh faces
Nairn County have promoted three members of their under-18s squad to the first team ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Nairn manager promotes trio into first team squad from under-18s
The new man in charge at Station Park worked with all three youngsters as coach of the under-18s side last season.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Nairn County have promoted three members of their under-18s squad to the first team ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Moves to create a ground-breaking £1.5 million mecca for community football in Inverness could be realised by the end of this year.
It will provide a unique new enclosed home ground for amateurs Inverness Athletic and, potentially, Caley Thistle’s women’s team.
It will provide a unique new enclosed home ground for amateurs Inverness Athletic and, potentially, Caley Thistle’s women’s team.
New £1.5 million ‘field of dreams’ for grassroots football in Inverness could open by end of year
Moves to create a ground-breaking £1.5 million mecca for community football in Inverness could be realised by the end of this year.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Moves to create a ground-breaking £1.5 million mecca for community football in Inverness could be realised by the end of this year.
It will provide a unique new enclosed home ground for amateurs Inverness Athletic and, potentially, Caley Thistle’s women’s team.
It will provide a unique new enclosed home ground for amateurs Inverness Athletic and, potentially, Caley Thistle’s women’s team.
Footballers from Clachnacuddin, Forres Mechanics and Inverness Athletic named in Alba FC squad for ‘Celtic Nations’ clash in Inverness
Footballers from Clachnacuddin, Forres Mechanics and Inverness Athletic named in Alba FC squad for ‘Celtic Nations’ clash in Inverness
Football, language and a shared Celtic heritage will be the focus of a special sporting celebration in Inverness this Saturday.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Footballers from Clachnacuddin, Forres Mechanics and Inverness Athletic named in Alba FC squad for ‘Celtic Nations’ clash in Inverness
Nairn County have confirmed that striker Ciaran Young’s loan to Nairn St Ninian has been turned into a permanent move.
Nairn County forward turns loan move to Saints into permanent deal
He had impressed in a temporary move to St Ninian towards the end of last season, scoring seven goals in six league appearances.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Nairn County have confirmed that striker Ciaran Young’s loan to Nairn St Ninian has been turned into a permanent move.
Inverness Thistle will be playing North Caledonian League football next season after their application to join the organisation was accepted.
Inverness Thistle to return after 31 years as league application accepted
A return to the pitch has already been more than a year in the making.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Inverness Thistle will be playing North Caledonian League football next season after their application to join the organisation was accepted.
Staxigoe United’s Graham MacNab is facing a 13-match suspension after a triple red card in a Caithness AFA Division One match.
Staxigoe striker faces 13-match ban after triple red card
Staxigoe United’s Graham MacNab is facing a 13-match suspension after a triple red card in a CAFA Division One match at John O’Groats this week.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Staxigoe United’s Graham MacNab is facing a 13-match suspension after a triple red card in a Caithness AFA Division One match.
Keith have secured defender Ryan Spink on a deal until 2028 to prolong his second spell with the Kynoch Park.
One new face and two contract extensions at Highland league club
Two important players staying on.
www.northern-scot.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Keith have secured defender Ryan Spink on a deal until 2028 to prolong his second spell with the Kynoch Park.
A Caithness amateur football club has received a massive financial boost in the form of an £18,000 grant from Foundation Scotland.
‘Morale high’ at Caithness football club after £18k funding windfall
The club has hailed the award as a ‘huge step forward’.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A Caithness amateur football club has received a massive financial boost in the form of an £18,000 grant from Foundation Scotland.
Paul Connolly praised his team’s resilience as Inver progressed to the third round of the Highland Amateur Cup with a 1-0 win at Wick Thistle on Saturday.
Ross-shire football club reach third round despite finishing with nine men
North West Sutherland League club reach third round.
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Paul Connolly praised his team’s resilience as Inver progressed to the third round of the Highland Amateur Cup with a 1-0 win at Wick Thistle on Saturday.
Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker Ethan Cairns has signed for Highland League club Inverurie Locos.
Former Caley Thistle striker agrees deal with Highland League club
He has signed a two-year deal.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker Ethan Cairns has signed for Highland League club Inverurie Locos.
An appeal from Inverness & District amateur club Culloden Blacksmiths to be reinstated into this year’s Highland Amateur Cup has been thrown out, competition organisers have confirmed.
Back-to-back Highland Amateur Cup ties scheduled after Scottish Amateur FA dismiss Culloden appeal
An appeal from Culloden Blacksmiths to be reinstated into this year’s Highland Amateur Cup has been thrown out.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
An appeal from Inverness & District amateur club Culloden Blacksmiths to be reinstated into this year’s Highland Amateur Cup has been thrown out, competition organisers have confirmed.
Tain Thistle and Golspie Stafford continue to lead the charge in the North West Sutherland Amateur League, with both sides taking their tally to three wins from three over the weekend.
Late goal keeps Golspie’s perfect league start alive at Brora
A deflected free kick was the difference between the sides at Brora.
www.northern-times.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Tain Thistle and Golspie Stafford continue to lead the charge in the North West Sutherland Amateur League, with both sides taking their tally to three wins from three over the weekend.
Richard Macadie agreed an amicable parting of the ways with Pentland United after reaching the conclusion that he was “playing for the wrong team”.
Ex-Academy captain Macadie makes switch to Staxigoe United
Richard Macadie agreed an amicable parting of the ways with Pentland United after reaching the conclusion that he was “playing for the wrong team”.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Richard Macadie agreed an amicable parting of the ways with Pentland United after reaching the conclusion that he was “playing for the wrong team”.
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.
Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Culloden appeal this week as Wick Groats await cup clarity
Appeals have caused delays to this year’s Highland Amateur Cup.
www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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.