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Formartine United boss Stuart Anderson on his latest signing
Formartine United boss Stuart Anderson on his latest signing

Press and Journal

time03-06-2025

  • Business
  • Press and Journal

Formartine United boss Stuart Anderson on his latest signing

Formartine United manager Stuart Anderson is thrilled to have brought Luke Emmett back to North Lodge Park. The 24-year-old full-back has rejoined the Pitmedden outfit from North Junior champions Culter. Meanwhile, winger Aidan Combe – who joined Formartine in October 2022 from Fraserburgh – has moved in the other direction and signed for the Crombie Park outfit. Emmett, who has also played for Cove Rangers, Bridge of Don Thistle, Keith, Tayport and Banks o' Dee, was previously with Formartine between 2019 and 2021 and is United's sixth summer signing. Boss Anderson said: 'Luke has been at the club previously when I was still playing and at that time he was a young lad with loads of potential. 'He's played a lot of games since then, last season he took a step back from the Highland League and played with Culter in the juniors. 'But he's proven previously that he's very good at this level. 'He's got really good defensive qualities and he's versatile as well, he ticks a lot of boxes for us and we're delighted to sign Luke. 'He knows the level and has played for teams at the top end at this level in the past so he knows what's required. 'It shouldn't take him any time to adjust, he knows what it takes to do well at Highland League level and he's more than capable of performing at the top end of the Highland League.' Emmett has shown himself to be comfortable playing at right-back and left-back during his career and Anderson says that versatility will be useful. He added: 'I've seen Luke play right-back and left-back and he's equally comfortable in either position. 'That will be massive for us and he can step into midfield as well.' Anderson has been busy during the close season and has also signed Rory McAllister, Connor Scully, Scott Ross, Stuart McKenzie and Finlay Murray. On top of that he has also promoted youth players Aidan McCormick, Finlay Morris, Sam Thomson and Grant Corbett to the first-team squad. Assessing his summer business so far, Anderson said: 'We've undertaken a big rebuilding job, but with the players we've signed as well as the four development players we've taken into the first-team group we've made a number of additions. 'But we needed to do that because with players moving on, retiring and relocating there have been quite a few changes to the squad. 'Sometimes things need to change and hopefully the business we've done will stand us in good stead for the season ahead.'

United start pre-season schedule with trip to Brechin
United start pre-season schedule with trip to Brechin

BBC News

time02-06-2025

  • General
  • BBC News

United start pre-season schedule with trip to Brechin

Dundee United will begin their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Brechin the second consecutive year, Jim Goodwin's men will kick off their summer schedule by facing the Highland League side on Saturday, 28 year, strikes in either half from Kai Fotheringham and Tony Watt ensured victory for the top-flight fixture will mark former United midfielder and manager Ray McKinnon's first match in the Glebe Park dugout as Brechin boss.

STARTING XI: Graeme Stewart on title joy with Buckie and early days at Caley Thistle
STARTING XI: Graeme Stewart on title joy with Buckie and early days at Caley Thistle

Press and Journal

time30-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Press and Journal

STARTING XI: Graeme Stewart on title joy with Buckie and early days at Caley Thistle

Former Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart takes on this week's Q&A feature. The man known as 'Spider' – who stepped down as Jags boss after leading the club to the Highland League title in 2024 – looks back on his playing and managerial career to date. It was for Caley Thistle in a League Cup tie at Stenhousemuir in July 1999. We won 3-1 and I played an hour. I was 17 and just remember everyone seemed so big and quick. I enjoyed it, but was out my depth and it made me realise I had a lot of work to do to be able to play at that level. Winning the league with Buckie Thistle four times as player and manager. I won promotion with Peterhead for finishing second one season but nothing comes close to the feeling of winning the league and knowing all the hard work paid off. Bobby Mann and Barry Robson at Inverness were both brilliant. If Bobby had pace he could have played at any level, in my opinion. In the Highland league, Ian Murray was an outstanding striker and could have played at a higher level. There are a few others that stand out – Tommy Wilson, David Macrae and Zander Sutherland were all terrific. I always had hard games against Rab Brown, and we ended up being teammates. He was a very good hard player, which every team needed. Kyle MacLeod and Andrew MacAskill had the worst gear I've ever seen. It was like they were trying to look bad and the clothes were either too bright, too big, or too small. Hopefully as enthusiastic and encouraging. I was always talking and trying to help those around me. However, in my early 20s, they might have said a few different things. You only get out of something what you are willing to put in. I don't think it's a coincidence that the most successful people tend to work the hardest. I used to love playing against Fraserburgh at Bellslea Park. There was a big rivalry between the clubs and they always had a big, strong and aggressive team. The games were a battle and usually ended in a red card or two. When I went there as a manager, it made me miss playing. I didn't score many, but my favourite would have been against Morton in the Scottish Cup for Buckie. We were away from home and losing 2-0 and I scored to make it 2-2. We ended up conceding in the last minute to make it 3-2, but if we held on, it would have been one of the best results in Buckie's history. I would probably take Daniel Bell as he is one of my best friends. I'm not sure if he would be able to help catch any food, but at least we could have a laugh. Well, I have been away from football for 12 months now, so I have had plenty time to relax and spend time with my family. I have two daughters and it has been good being able to do things with them at the weekend. I also enjoy watching football matches on TV or going to grounds when I get the chance.

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