Craig R. Christie
Journalist at The Northern Scot
Highland News and Media Limited. Sports editor for Northern Scot, Forres Gazette, Banffshire Herald, Banffshire Advertiser, Banffshire Journal, Huntly Express.
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2 days ago |
northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie
It’s never too late to take up sport - just ask mature student Katja Blunden who’s become a world athletics champ at the age of 46. The UHI Moray scholar loved running in her youth but a lack of opportunities in her home town in Finland could have ended her athletics career there. Instead, she returned to the sport in her mid-20s, competed in her national championships and continued running when she moved to the UK.
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2 days ago |
grampianonline.co.uk | Craig R. Christie
It’s never too late to take up sport - just ask mature student Katja Blunden who’s become a world athletics champ at the age of 46. The UHI Moray scholar loved running in her youth but a lack of opportunities in her home town in Finland could have ended her athletics career there. Instead, she returned to the sport in her mid-20s, competed in her national championships and continued running when she moved to the UK.
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4 days ago |
northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie
If you’re looking for the perfect role model for women in sport, look no further than Lorna Young. Her sporting versatility has led her to play at the top level of women’s football and represented Scotland, winning a string of honours along the way. As well as being a current player for Buckie Ladies football team, Lorna also plays rugby for Highland Women and has played cricket competitively during a sporting career spanning three decades.
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1 week ago |
northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie
It’s not mission impossible, the dream is still alive. Elgin City manager Allan Hale revealed his plans to resurrect their hopes of reaching the League 1 play-offs final. City trail 4-2 after Tuesday’s first leg at Borough Briggs and need to come up with a big performance at Galabank in the return match. “We don’t believe the tie is over,” said Hale after the midweek loss - see video interview above.
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1 week ago |
northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie
“Together and confident” despite a play-offs defeat on Tuesday. Elgin City travel to Annan Athletic tomorrow, determined to make up their 4-2 deficit from their first leg defeat. Wide attacker Jack MacIver, currently on loan from Buckie Thistle, produced one of his best performances in a City shirt in spite of the loss, earning the man of the match award. The 21-year-old says no-one in the Black and Whites camp is giving up on their promotion dream.
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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.
Is this the goal of the season? Watch striker speak about his greatest strike https://t.co/ODzEzUJ0It
Elgin High schoolgirl and @ICTFC signing (14) set for international football debut after Scotland call-up to face England https://t.co/lGYwoEUUju
Watch ‘the best goal I’ve ever scored’ - Elgin’s 40-yard stunner https://t.co/tAteiIJtoN