HUNTLY'S Scottish Cup fortunes have provided some fond memories for
the club in recent seasons, but that ended abruptly yesterday afternoon
with the news that today's first-round replay against Albion Rovers had
fallen foul of the weather.
More significant, however, was the realisation that influential
defender Doug Rougvie will miss Monday night's rescheduled game as he
will be abroad on holiday. The former Aberdeen player's absence will
mean a major reshuffle by the Strathbogie side.
''We always knew he would be going away, but we thought he would miss
only Highland League games. To have him out for the Scottish Cup tie is
an undoubted blow,'' said manager Steve Paterson.
With an inch of ice on parts of Christie Park, Monday's tie is also in
doubt.
In the Highland League, Fraserburgh today entertain Fort William and
will again have Scott Murray in their side after the youngster had a
third inconclusive trial at Liverpool this week.
The 19-year-old striker scored the winning goal for Liverpool reserves
in his first trial match, but Anfield manager Graeme Souness was not
there to see him. A second run-out was cut short when he came off
suffering from flu, and this week he spent three days at Anfield only
for the reserves' game to be called off.
''It's a shame for the lad, but he doesn't seem bothered. I'm happy to
have him for a bit longer,'' said Fraserburgh manager Charlie Duncan.
Murray will make a fourth trip south in the new year.
Elsewhere, Cove aim to continue their league challenge against Brora
Rangers, while Caley's Charlie Christie faces a late fitness test before
the game with Keith.
Scottish Cup headline-makers Ross County have Gordon Connelly and Andy
MacLeod back from suspension for the game with Rothes, though no-one in
Dingwall is looking for a repeat of last week's 11-0 win.
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