GABLE ENDIE LEAGUE WINNING TRIO REACH CENTURY OF GAMES

Montrose FC players Liam Callaghan, Cammy Ballantyne and Craig Johnston have all recently made their 100th appearance for the Club.

Liam was Manager Stewart Petrie’s first signing at Links Park, arriving from Angus neighbours Arbroath in January 2017. The energetic and talented 24 year old midfielder was part of the history making squad the following season, making 26 appearances on route to receiving a Ladbrokes League 2 winners medal. In fact, Liam comes from a family with a strong footballing pedigree with his father Willie having played for Montrose in the 90's, his grandfather Willie Snr having played for Scotland in the 60's and his grandfather’s brother, Tommy having played for Celtic in the 70's.

Like Liam, Cammy was part of the Gable Endies Championship winning side in 2017/18, making 23 appearances, scoring once and being both named Player of the Month for November and part of the SPFL Team of the Year for League 2. The 22 year old arrived at Links Park in 2016 on loan from Dundee United and during his first two year spell at the Club made the bench for Scotland U/21’s against Estonia in March 2017. In the summer of 2018, Ballantyne moved to Dumbarton but returned a year later. Arguably one of the best right backs in the league, Cammy has again been a regular on the teamsheet this season and scored on the opening day of the campaign in a 3-3 draw against Premiership side Ross County.

Completing the trio of league winners is Liam’s cousin Craig, who joined Montrose in May 2017 from Cowdenbeath just days after helping the Central Park side preserve their place in League football. In his 26 games during Season 2017/18, the Kelty man netted 4 times earning himself the Player of the Month award for October. Fans favourite Johnston has now scored 19 Club goals including his first hattrick in the recent 7-1 defeat of Highland League Nairn County in the Scottish Cup.

Club Chief Exec Peter Stuart said, “I am delighted for all three of Liam, CJ and Cammy. They bring a real energy and exuberance to the side, and are all strong characters in the dressing room. They are all key members of the team and we look forward to them getting many more games under their belts here at Montrose.”

Our photo shows Peter Stuart (left), Liam, Cammy, Craig and Chairman John Crawford.

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SCOTTISH CUP KICK OFF TIME

In cognisance of the funeral ceremony of HRH Prince Philip this Saturday, 17 April, the Scottish FA can now confirm revised kick-off times for the weekend’s Scottish Cup fourth-round ties.

These amendments have been made in consultation with broadcast partners, relevant government officials, Police Scotland and participating clubs.

Kilmarnock versus Montrose will kick-off at 11.45am on Saturday, to ensure any extra time and penalties do not overlap with the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral ceremony.

SCOTTISH CUP MATCH PROGRAMME

The match programme for the Scottish Cup tie v Kilmarnock & Montrose is now available to purchase online at Curtis Sports

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WATSON REACHES 250 GAMES FOR MIGHTY MO

Montrose FC Club Captain, Paul Watson made his 250th appearance for the Gable Endies recently against East Fife, a significant achievement in the modern game.

The Dundee born midfielder is the Clubs second longest serving player, contributing 37 goals since joining from St Andrews United back in 2012, the most notable of which came against Edinburgh City in April 2017 from inside his own half, which was subsequently nominated for the SPFL and the SPFA goal of the season.

The 33 year old, now in his third spell at Montrose, has certainly witnessed the highs and lows of Scottish football in his time at Links Park. Back in 2015, Paul was part of the inaugural Pyramid Playoff against Brora Rangers, then incredibly, just 3 years later found himself lifting aloft the Ladbrokes SPFL League 2 trophy for Stewart Petrie’s side, the Clubs first championship in 33 years.

Since stepping up to League 1, Paul has continued to play a key role, both on and off the pitch, as the Angus side have set about not only consolidating their higher status, but pushing for more success, with two consecutive promotion playoff place finishes and a third possibly just around the corner in the coming weeks.

Stewart Petrie said, “Paul is a top professional, natural leader and great Captain. He has committed many years of his career to this club and will undoubtedly become a legend in due course.”

Club Chairman, John Crawford added, “On behalf of the club I would like to congratulate Paul on reaching this significant milestone. We are currently privileged to have so many players showing the level of loyalty and commitment Paul has shown to Montrose FC, something I firmly believe is behind our recent success.”

Our photo shows John right, with Paul and Club Chief Exec, Peter Stuart.