Craig R. Christie

Inverness

Highland News and Media Limited. Sports editor for Northern Scot, Forres Gazette, Banffshire Herald, Banffshire Advertiser, Banffshire Journal, Huntly Express.

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Karate Academy Scotland unveils 15-year-old as their second female black belt and wants to be positive role model for more girls and women to try the sport

1 week ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

‘It’s an honour to see how karate can help shape them as individuals’. Amanda Walker loves to see students at Karate Club Scotland in Elgin and Forres develop their skills and knowledge through martial arts training. Not being particularly ‘sporty’ at school herself, Amanda did some running in her 20s then took up shotokan karate at the age of 32.
Islavale pull off great escape from north junior football relegation in play-off final as Forres Mechanics loanee Kieran Hayllar’s stoppage time strike completes comeback win over derby rivals Deveronside

1 week ago | grampianonline.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Down 2-0 with minutes to go and staring relegation in the face - then came the comeback. Islavale produced one of the great escapes to defeat Deveronside 3-2 in Wednesday night’s North Junior Premier Division play-off final at Longside from a seemingly impossible position and stay in the top league. The Keith side trailed by two goals after 83 minutes and looked poised to drop down to the Championship, with their Banffshire neighbours poised to replace them.
Islavale pull off great escape from north junior football relegation in play-off final as Forres Mechanics loanee Kieran Hayllar’s stoppage time strike completes comeback win over derby rivals Deveronside

1 week ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Down 2-0 with minutes to go and staring relegation in the face - then came the comeback. Islavale produced one of the great escapes to defeat Deveronside 3-2 in Wednesday night’s North Junior Premier Division play-off final at Longside from a seemingly impossible position and stay in the top league. The Keith side trailed by two goals after 83 minutes and looked poised to drop down to the Championship, with their Banffshire neighbours poised to replace them.
Elgin City manager Allan Hale says he will run the rule over trial players during Borough Briggs club’s pre-season warm-up matches against Lossiemouth, Fraserburgh and Formartine United

1 week ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Pre-season friendlies have been lined up, and trial players could come in to join two protracted new signings. That’s the picture at Elgin City, who learned their Premier Sports Cup opponents today to follow three warm-up matches against Highland League opponents. Manager Allan Hale has signed defender Connall Ewan from Ross County on a pre-contract and is set to reveal a second, transfer deal later this week.
Moray welfare football newcomers Lossie United Amateurs score six while Cullen 17-year-old strikes first goal and Craigellachie player-boss seals victory

1 week ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Four Moray welfare teams made cup progress on Tuesday night. The preliminary round of the WJ Tewnion Memorial Trophy saw Cullen continue their good form at home to Keith visitors Ugie. Cullen found the opener on 23 minutes with 17-year-old midfielder Lewis Murray pouncing on a slack clearance to grab his first welfare goal. Ugie enjoyed a spell of pressure but rarely tested young Charlie McKay in the Cullen goal.
Premier Sports Cup group stages draw pairs Elgin City with Inverness Caledonian Thistle while Highland League champions Brora Rangers draw Premiership duo Kilmarnock and Livingston

1 week ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Published: 13:26, 28 May 2025 | Updated: 13:28, 28 May 2025 The first cup draw of the next Scottish football season has thrown up a north ‘derby’. Elgin City have been drawn in the same group as Inverness Caley Thistle. The north pair don’t have a Premiership side in their section, as relegated St Johnstone are the top seeded side in that group. Raith Rovers and Lowland League champions East Kilbride, who join Elgin in League 2 next term, make up the section.
Ross County release and the loss of full-time football can spur defender Connall Ewan on to bounce back after signing pre-contract deal with Elgin City in William Hill League 2.

1 week ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

The end of a full-time football adventure, and the start of a new journey. Connall Ewan sees joining Elgin City’s rejuvenated promotion effort as the perfect way to bounce back from the disappointment of being released by Ross County. The 20-year-old is fondly remembered by City fans after spending a season on loan from County at Borough Briggs, helping to steer the club away from the threat of relegation to the Highland League.
Premier Sports Cup group stages draw to be made on Wednesday with Ross County, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Elgin City and Brora Rangers in separate pots with possibility of all-north clashes

1 week ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

North clubs could be drawn together in the opening cup competition of the 2025-26 Scottish football season. The draw for the group stages of the Premier Sports Cup takes place tomorrow (Wednesday May 28) at 1pm. Highland League champions Brora Rangers, League 2 Elgin City, League 1 Caley Thistle and Championship newcomers Ross County will find out who their four opponents will be in their section.
Forres Bowling Club teenager Alana Coutts wins Scottish District 2 under-18 singles title for third year in a row as well as reaching final of ladies singles championship

1 week ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

A teenage bowler has retained her title in her district of the Scottish Championships. Forres Bowling Club’s Alana Coutts has been crowned Scottish District 2 under-18 singles champion for the third year in a row. Alana, who recently represented Scotland at an international match in Ireland, is also through to the District 2 final of the ladies' singles Scottish Championships.
Fochabers move to top of Moray welfare league by defeating neighbours Lhanbryde while Hopeman captain celebrates new family arrival with goal against Lossiemouth United

1 week ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

There’s been a change at the top in Moray’s welfare football league after Friday’s matches. Fochabers shot to the top with their fifth win in five outings so far this term. In their local derby at Lhanbryde, a 4-2 win was enough to take them above previous leaders Aberlour Villa, who weren’t playing.

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26 Apr 25

I’ve watched all 25 of Elgin City’s SPFL seasons and I’m not sure I’ve seen a better goal in all that time than this one in the win over Stranraer today.

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Is this the goal of the season? Watch striker speak about his greatest strike https://t.co/ODzEzUJ0It

Craig Christie @HNM_cchristie

21 Mar 25

Elgin High schoolgirl and @ICTFC signing (14) set for international football debut after Scotland call-up to face England https://t.co/lGYwoEUUju

Craig Christie @HNM_cchristie

15 Mar 25

Watch ‘the best goal I’ve ever scored’ - Elgin’s 40-yard stunner https://t.co/tAteiIJtoN

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Articles

Karate Academy Scotland unveils 15-year-old as their second female black belt and wants to be positive role model for more girls and women to try the sport

Islavale pull off great escape from north junior football relegation in play-off final as Forres Mechanics loanee Kieran Hayllar’s stoppage time strike completes comeback win over derby rivals Deveronside

Islavale pull off great escape from north junior football relegation in play-off final as Forres Mechanics loanee Kieran Hayllar’s stoppage time strike completes comeback win over derby rivals Deveronside

Elgin City manager Allan Hale says he will run the rule over trial players during Borough Briggs club’s pre-season warm-up matches against Lossiemouth, Fraserburgh and Formartine United

Moray welfare football newcomers Lossie United Amateurs score six while Cullen 17-year-old strikes first goal and Craigellachie player-boss seals victory

Premier Sports Cup group stages draw pairs Elgin City with Inverness Caledonian Thistle while Highland League champions Brora Rangers draw Premiership duo Kilmarnock and Livingston

Ross County release and the loss of full-time football can spur defender Connall Ewan on to bounce back after signing pre-contract deal with Elgin City in William Hill League 2.

Premier Sports Cup group stages draw to be made on Wednesday with Ross County, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Elgin City and Brora Rangers in separate pots with possibility of all-north clashes

Forres Bowling Club teenager Alana Coutts wins Scottish District 2 under-18 singles title for third year in a row as well as reaching final of ladies singles championship

Fochabers move to top of Moray welfare league by defeating neighbours Lhanbryde while Hopeman captain celebrates new family arrival with goal against Lossiemouth United

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