Category: Club Sponsors

Direct Soccer sponsor new Home kit

Delighted with our new home kit, sponsored by Direct Soccer.

Its fantastic to secure sponsorship for our SWPL1 squad from Direct Soccer, who were very keen to provide support for the women’s game as we are a local community organisation.  Its great to be able to offer such sponsors increased advertising opportunities via all media streams including BBC Sport Online.

Our new kit will get its first run out this Sunday live on BBC Sport Online, as we host Glasgow City at Station Park, KO 1pm

**Away kit sponsor available.**
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SBSSWPL1 | Forfar Farmington 0 Motherwell 1

The last time these two teams met in Forfar there was a dramatic end to the game – last night was no different however Motherwell took all 3 points this time after a late penalty in front of a record crowd of 423 at Station Park, in front of the live BBC Alba cameras. 

Six minutes were left on the clock when McNicoll in the Farmington goal was adjudged to have clipped Gardner for the foul – from the stands it looked a definite penalty but it was certainly not so clear cut from the TV angle – however Motherwell skipper Montgomery stepped up and confidently slotted home.

As expected, after two close games previously between the sides, the game started off with both teams trying to assert themselves without creating too much in the way of chances. There was a goalmouth scramble in the Forfar box in 7 minutes with Kilcoyne clearing the shot away from danger.  Motherwell had a couple of long range efforts and crosses which was a feature of their game in both halves, all confidently dealt with by McNicoll.   Farmington’s first real chance came on 21 mins when a Davidson corner was headed just over by the stretching Patterson.   Three minutes later a Davidson free kick was scrambled away from the Well box   A good 1-2 down the Well left saw McNicoll push the resulting shot round the post for a corner.

Farmington were dealt a blow on 31 minutes with Dempster unable to shake off a calf knock and she was replaced by McSherry up front.  She was almost immediately in the action after a great Cook run down the right, cutting inside to square to McSherry and Shillitto with neither able to take advantage.   Motherwell went close when Mceachran cut inside from the left and her shot clipped the outside of the far post.  Just before half time, Kilcoyne made a surging run down the Forfar left before being fouled 22 yards out on the angle of the box – the resultant free kick from Davidson was put over the bar.

The second half continued in much the same vein with Motherwell testing McNicoll from distance and some dangerous crosses into the box.  Farmington’s Cook suffered a head knock on 48 minutes and with blood coming from her nose, she was off the park for fully 5 minutes before being able to carry on. She could only manage another 7 minutes though before Debio came onto centre midfield.   Kilcoyne cut in from the left again before firing past the Well post with the visitors putting a free kick into the side netting on 70 minutes.   White replaced Kilcoyne with 15 minutes left as three Farmington players struggled with cramp.   A diving header from Motherwell went narrowly past before an ambitious drive from 40 yards was tipped over by McNicoll.

With the game heading for a draw and a vital point for Farmington, the defining moment came on 84 minutes with Well taking the lead from the spot.   Glennie was immediately brought on up front for Cattanach as Farmington tried to snatch an equaliser but it was not to be and a disappointing end result.

The club would like to thank all 423 who attended the match, including many of our sponsors who support the ten Farmington teams and SWPL players.

Squad – McNicoll, Cattanach (Glennie 85) , Patterson, Cowper, Bruce, Cook (Debio 60) , Shillitto, Davidson, Kilcoyne (White 75) , McPherson, Dempster (McSherry 31).    Subs not used ; Mowatt, Hassett, Coull 

Fun Day Success

Another fantastic Fun Day was held yesterday at Market Muir. Our Juniors, 11’s and 13’s all taking part in the fun day festival with an excellent performance from all involved, well done to the players and coaches 

Thanks to …

* All those attending and participating in the different activities on offer, Beat the Goalie, Football Target, Soak the Coach, Gladiator challenge and much more. Winner of our Spot the Ball was Bob Baldie, well done.
Struans Motor Group (sponsors of our Blue Devils U13s team) who attended with a car ‘Guess the number of balloons in the car’ which is to be drawn today live on their facebook page. 
Dance JC for your display, was great to have you there as part of the community, the dancers were super. 
* All the volunteers running our refreshments stands, they all went down a treat, what cracking weather we had to go with it all! 

Special thanks to Nicola Cattanach and the fundraising group for organising the day, it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the day! We have raised just over £1000 which is great for a day that very much about fun rather than raising money.

Without your support these days would not be possible.

Some photos which caputures the day well….

Farmington Receive Ross & Liddell Grant

Youngsters at Forfar Farmington have recently received a cash boost from a Scotland-wide community funding initiative.

The club has received funding through the Ross and Liddell community bursary scheme – a project which provides support to organisations all over the country.

The funding received from the property specialist will be used to buy new training equipment and balls helping the club grow and reach more youngsters across the region.

Nicola McBride, Forfar Farmington’s under 9s coordinator and child protection officer said: “We are very grateful for this bursary award, we have an increased number of girls joining the club aged five which is fantastic, girls football is a big part of Forfar’s Community.  We are going to use the money to buy new balls and small goals for our under7/9s training sessions.”

Now in its sixth year, the Ross and Liddell community bursary scheme was launched to provide support to organisations across Scotland that are making a vital difference in their communities and Farmington are one of 32 groups to receive funding in the 2016/17 bursary scheme.


Pictured – Ross and Liddell property manager Gavin Baird with Nicola McBride Junior Coordinator and some of the girls when receiving the bursary award.

Irene Devenny, managing director of Ross and Liddell, said: “We’re very proud to be providing funding to groups all over Scotland in this year’s community bursary scheme.”

“It’s so important that organisations like Forfar Farmington Football Club have access to funding to support the growth of girls and women’s football across Scotland.”

“We’re thrilled to offer our support and we hope that the funding will be of great benefit to the group.”

Property specialist Ross and Liddell is one of Scotland’s most established property management companies.

As well as property management and maintenance, the business provides a comprehensive range of residential and commercial services, including sales, lettings, surveying and insurance.

Employing 90 staff, Ross and Liddell now has offices in Glasgow, Paisley, Edinburgh, and Dundee.

For more information on Ross and Liddell services and property advice, go to http://www.ross-liddell.com/

Farmington Flyers benefit from The ASDA Foundation

Farmington Flyers U15’s recently received grant assistance from The Asda Foundation. The sum of £997 has been used to purchase new strips and training gear. The photo shows the team wearing their new strips while being presented with the cheque by local branch employees Lyn Craig, Production and Fresh Manager and Andrea Logan, Community Champion.

The girls were presented with their new strips at Market Muir, prior to a league match v Raith Rovers on Saturday 8th April. Forfar had the best of the early chances but failed to convert them in to goals. The score remained 0-0 until half way through the second half when Raith began to gain the upper hand. The final score was 2-0 to the visitors.

 

SPAR sponsors Ladies new home kit

Forfar Farmington Ladies team would like to thank SPAR, Academy Street, Forfar for their kind support in sponsoring their new blue (home) kit for next season. The girls were delighted to show off the kit prior to their penultimate league game of this season last Sunday.
 
If you would like to be part of this squad next season please contact coach Jeff Rioch for more information.
 
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Pictured receiving cheque, from left Jason Haxton (Forecourt Manager), Steve Whyte (Territory Sales Executive CJ Lang), Rachelle Milton, Colin Brown, Tami Guilcher
 
 

McIntosh of Strathmore Donate New Kit to Ladies.

McIntosh of Strathmore become the latest Sponsor of Forfar Farmington Ladies Team.

Their kind donation of a new is a great asset to the team.

“Here at Strathmore foods we’re delighted to support our community in Forfar. We are very proud of our heritage here and it’s a great opportunity for us to involve ourselves in local projects. We announced our ‘McInvest’ Community Funding Project under our McIntosh of Strathmore retail brand earlier in the year and it’s great that our own local community can benefit from this venture. It’s nice to be able to give something back to our customers who have supported us throughout the years.” (Julie Nisbet, Managing Director, Strathmore Foods)

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Chairman Colin Brown would like to thank McIntosh of Strathmore for supporting the club with a new kit. We wish them every success in business here in Forfar. I hope we can carry the Company name with pride to the various parts of the Country.