Match Preview - City vs Forfar (Forfarshire Cup)

Last updated : 13 October 2003 By Euan Milne
Scott McCulloch
Ex-Forfar Sweeper Scott McCulloch
With the first local derby of the season just around the corner, Brechin have nearly a full-strength squad to choose from, inlcuding Kevin Fotheringham and Grant Johnston back to full fitness, Stevie Hampshire just hitting form, Jamie Smith, who has just started to get a run of games under him, and, possibly most notably, ex-Forfar player of the year Scott McCulloch.


Scott was a favourite with the fans in his time at Station Park, and here's hoping that he will get the reception he deserves - from both sets of fans - tomorrow night.

One of City's star performers this season, Scott hasn't taken long to settle into the defence, alonside the likes of Deas, Smith, Davidson, and White.

Last season, Forfar put us out of the competition, star striker Martin Bavidge - a player who gave us a torrid time last season - netted 3 in an exciting 4-3 win for the Loons.

Although, the last time these two sides met, City ran riot, coming away 5-1 winners at Station Park, making up for three losses earlier in the season, including two 4-3 games at Glebe Park.

Forfar go into this game with the better form, losing only one of their last 5 matches, although City have lost only one out of six cup matches this season, including a tremendous win over Kilmarnock a couple of weeks back.

For Forfar, they had a few players struggling with injury before the break, and this could serve as a great opportunity to get them back up to match fitness.

Overall, this looks like being a great match, with lots of goals. You don't want to miss it!

For a Forfar point of view for the match, including betting odds for the game, visit Loons MAD.