“We add Bobby Brown and Barry Myles and that gives us a squad of eighteen for this Saturday's Premier League game against Glenrothes," stated Manager Kenny Cameron last night.

"Although pleased with many aspects of our game last week, I will be looking for us to cut out the careless errors which cost us.

“Glenrothes will be yet another tough test for us but as always we are very much looking forward to the challenge."

Match Arrangements:-
The Broughty Athletic Team Management and the Committee will meet at WhittonPark at 11.45am. The players are asked to meet WhittonPark at 11.55am. The Minibus will leave at mid-day – sharp!

William Hill have issued their prices for this week's leading Junior football matches and the odds on each team’s season-long prospects. These can all be found at the "Downloads" section of this site - see side menu.

Broughty Athletic were given a bye when the draw for the first round of the 2010/11 Emirates Scottish Junior Cup, was made at Hampden Park today by Emirates sales manager Denise Holmes and former Scotland goalkeeper and Glenafton manager Alan Rough.

Ties will be played on Saturday 2 October, kick-off 3pm.

Oakley  v  Beith
Burghead thistle  v  Vale of Leven
Bishopmill  v  St Anthonys
FC Stoneywood  v  Cumbernauld
Dundee North End  v  Vale of Clyde
Auchinleck  v  Kirkcaldy YM
Irvine Meadow  v  Buchanhaven Hearts
Sauchie  v  Nairn
Spartans  v  Ballingry
Maybole  v  Shettleston
Lanark  v  Inverness City
New Elgin  v  Port Glasgow
Islavale  v  West Calder
Hurlford  v  Hillhead
Wishaw  v  Annbank
Bo'ness United  v  Dundee Violet
Kelty Hearts  v  Glenrothes
Larkhall Thistle  v  Fauldhouse
Blairgowrie  v  Maud
Whitburn  v  RAF Lossiemouth
Dundee East Craigie  v  Crossgates
Hall Rusasell  v  Armadale
Steelend  v  Ardrossan
Blantyre  v  Irvine Vics
Cumnock  v  Benburb
Parkvale  v  Lesmahagow
Ashfield  v  Carluke Rovers
Kilbirnie v  Newmachar
Kilwinning  v  Penicuik
Buckie  v  Yoker
Largs  v  Royal Albert
Camelon  v  Pollok
Kirrie This v  Stoneyburn
East Kilbride  v  Kirkintilloch Rob Roy

Last Saturday’s match at Carnoustie was Broughty’s eleventh game of the season. Ross Kenny and Roos Cormack apart, the other eighteen players in the squad have all made at least one appearance but Graham Allan is already the only ever-present. 

With seven goals to his credit Robert Smith has already passed his tally for last season and is halfway towards his first Fed season total of thirteen. 

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After the Carnoustie match, Manager Kenny Cameron reflected on the need to consistently meet the demands of Premier League football each week.

"Full marks to Carnoustie who deserved the three points today.

“From our point of view I actually thought we played well for spells in the game today, but we need to realise quickly that at this level to get points we need to cut out poor defensive mistakes and to take the chances which fall our way at the other end, as we unfortunately found to our cost today."

Broughty suffered a second consecutive 4-0 defeat when the lost their  Premier League match at Carnoustie this afternoon.

The home side went ahead after five minutes through Steven Cook and a minute from half-time recent Whitton Park departee Josh Perera doubled the lead.

Scott Gates converted a penalty in the seventieth minute and fourteen minutes later Kevin Milne completed the scoring.  

“We played better today than we performed on Wednesday against West End but individual defensive mistakes and a failure take our chances cost us dear today,” stated Manager Kenny Cameron after the match. “That’s not to take anything away from Carnoustie, who were deserved winners.”

The results of the other ACA Sports Premier League fixtures were as follows:
Kinnoull                         3          Thornton Hibs                1         
Arniston Rangers           3          Penicuik Athletic            1
Broxburn Athletic           3          St Andrews United         2
Glenrothes                    1          Whitburn Juniors            4
Ballingry Rovers             2          Armadale Thistle            2

The Club has appointed a new goalkeeping coach.

“I am delighted to welcome Mark Anderson as our new goalkeeping coach, starting with immediate effect,” commented Manager Kenny Cameron.

"Ando knows the club well after his time spent here as a player and is a welcome addition to our backroom staff."

Mark Anderson joined Broughty Athletic in 2006, having previously played for Dundee FC, Arbroath FC, Montrose FC, Kirriemuir Thistle JFC, Arbroath Victoria JFC and Arbroath Sporting Club JFC. 

During the 2007-08 season Mark played in eighteen matches, once as substitute, and had three clean sheets.

The following season he made five starts and two appearances from the bench.

On 21 June 2009 it was announced that Mark, who had been on loan to Kirriemuir Thistle since 25 January 2009, had decided to take time out concentrate on his work and was consequently leaving Broughty Athletic.

At the time it was stated that "Ando" would continue his goalkeeping duties with Arbroath FC youths. Less than a year later he makes a welcome return to Whitton Park in his new coaching role.

Welcome back, Ando!