maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted May 2, 2022 On 01/05/2022 at 12:40, Paul Bearer said: Update. The club has chosen not to make a public comment before now regarding the situation surrounding our withdrawal from the playoff games due to the fact that discussions were ongoing with the Highland League Management Committee and the SFA, however after talks broke down at a meeting of the LMC with Directors of Fort William FC on Thursday evening we would like to make a number of things clear. Firstly, as many people are aware, Fort William’s pitch at Claggan Park was deemed unplayable by an unqualified person (contrary to LMC rules) at the beginning of the 2021-22 season. The decision was made by the LMC to make Fort William play their games away from home. Substantial work was completed and the pitch was deemed fit to play games in September by a registered SFA referee, however the LMC decided to uphold their decision to make Fort William play away from home. This was not based on the quality of the park, but on their belief and assumptions about other factors relating to the club. In the week leading up to the playoff games the club contacted the LMC with requests regarding player dispensations due to our desire to fulfill the fixtures and our understanding of the Highland League rules regarding goalkeepers. Up until 3.30pm on the day before the game, the LMC were unaware of their own rule regarding keepers and were wrongly advising the club. We were fully aware of the rules and as such did not want to enter into the fixture and be penalised should their mistake be found out. We had a squad ready to play, we understood the rules, our paperwork was all in order. The LMC decided that a pitch inspection was required at Claggan Park the day before the first leg. An unqualified person (contrary to the LMC rules) inspected the pitch and declared the game should be moved. At no point were the club advised to roll and line the park prior to this visit. Fort William FC have been in talks with the SFA during the past 2 weeks regarding the matters and the issues raised have been escalated. We hope that a resolution can be found by all parties involved. Summat of a pantomime all round, eh? Keep us posted PB (I mean, it's just you and occasionally me, but someone else might look in, you never know!) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,743 Posted May 3, 2022 17 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Keep us posted PB (I mean, it's just you and occasionally me, but someone else might look in, you never know!) I do from time to time and it's a better read than one thread I can think of that pretty much only one person created and posts (endlessly) in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted May 3, 2022 4 hours ago, En Passant said: I do from time to time and it's a better read than one thread I can think of that pretty much only one person created and posts (endlessly) in. What can you mean 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted May 14, 2022 Last game of the season at Claggan before fertiliser and re-seeding are done. Get down there. 14:00 kickoff Free entry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted May 20, 2022 Back instock....£7 plus postage Email fortwilliamfc@highlandleague.com or message the club on social media 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted July 2, 2022 We will start our North Caledonian League 22/23 campaign on Saturday 20th August where we welcome Golspie Sutherland to Claggan Park. Promotion back to the Highland league coming up this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted July 2, 2022 Opening five games to the season: Fort William vs Golspie Sutherland Claggan Park, Fort William Saturday 20th August 2pm Invergordon vs Fort William Recreation Grounds, Invergordon Saturday 27th August 2pm Thurso vs Fort William Sir George’s Park, Thurso Saturday 3rd September 2pm Fort William vs St. Duthus Claggan Park, Fort William Saturday 10th September 2pm Fort William vs Orkney Claggan Park, Fort William Saturday 17th September 1pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted August 6, 2022 The Fort currently sit fourth in their new league, which will take them as close to home as Loch Ness and as far from home as Orkney Oh, wait, they're fourth alphabetically - a ball hasn't been kicked yet http://northcaleyfa.co.uk/league.php 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted August 13, 2022 Today's final score. Elite academy 3 FWFC 1. (Friendly) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted August 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Today's final score. Elite academy 3 FWFC 1. (Friendly) Clearly a very elite academy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted August 14, 2022 18 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Today's final score. Elite academy 3 FWFC 1. (Friendly) That disnae bode well for the season, where do they go if they get relegated, again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted August 25, 2022 This Saturday, Scottish Cup football returns to Claggan Park as we welcome West of Scotland First Division side Benburb as they travel up from Glasgow. Admission prices £7 adults/£3.50 concessions/£2 children. P.S. We lost our first game of the season by 2 goals to 0 last weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,483 Posted August 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: This Saturday, Scottish Cup football returns to Claggan Park as we welcome West of Scotland First Division side Benburb as they travel up from Glasgow. Admission prices £7 adults/£3.50 concessions/£2 children. P.S. We lost our first game of the season by 2 goals to 0 last weekend. Imagine having to travel from Govan to Fort William to lose a cup tie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted August 28, 2022 FULL TIME: Fort William 0-4 Benburb All the best to Benburb for the rest of the competition and season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted August 31, 2022 So, a win might be asking a lot - how long d'ya think we might have to wait for the Fort to score a goal at their new low level? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted September 7, 2022 After a victory last week, were managerless. The club and manager Chris Baffour have decided to part ways by mutual consent. We thank Chris for his efforts over the past few months and wish him well for the future. Alan Gray and Tommylee Taylor will take charge of Saturday’s game at Claggan vs St. Duthus. 2pm kickoff. I'm hearing Thomas Tuchel might be available. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted September 8, 2022 As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, our North Caledonian League match vs St. Duthus has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course. Rest in Peace, your majesty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted September 15, 2022 We return to action this weekend where we face Orkney. This game will take place in Alness, due to the distance between the two clubs. Kickoff 12:45 pm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted September 17, 2022 Final score FWFC 5 Orkney 1. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,743 Posted September 17, 2022 Orkney miss the boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted September 18, 2022 22 hours ago, En Passant said: Orkney miss the boat? Aye, they might have struggled with the unusually good weather on the mainland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted September 24, 2022 Today's final score.... Halkirk 1. FWFC ( wait for it) . ..... 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,111 Posted September 24, 2022 What a game we have in store next weekend between 1st and 2nd. Fort William vs. Loch Ness Claggan Park, Fort William 2pm Hope to see you there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrSpud42 30 Posted September 25, 2022 There's a short article about Fort William in the new When Saturday Comes. Worth a look if you can find it in your local newsagents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted September 27, 2022 On 25/09/2022 at 22:42, MrSpud42 said: There's a short article about Fort William in the new When Saturday Comes. Worth a look if you can find it in your local newsagents. Yeah, really good little piece - LOVE that magazine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
