Club News

04/09/23

We caught up with our new Operations Manager, Martin Johnston and new Finance Director, Iain Bridges before they picked this months winners https://youtu.be/Rv42Vxif7sw?si=FXgGj7r84Vz4W0yX...

03/09/23

Montrose made a couple of changes for this tough looking away game with Miller Thomson in midfield in place of Terry Masson and with Blair Lyons starting the game on the left upfront to partner Kane Hester with Craig Brown between them and the midfield. It was certainly a change of formation with McAllister now gone and although the Mo...

01/09/23

Montrose FC have signed youngster Luke Graham from Premiership outfit Dundee on a half season loan deal until the end of January. A product of the Dundee Youth Academy, the talented 19 year old defender has previously enjoyed successful loan spells at both Lochee Utd and last season at Albion Rovers where he featured over 30 times and scored 3...

31/08/23

Montrose FC Women were delighted when last season’s back of shirt sponsor Aquapax decided to continue and in fact enhance their support of the team in our inaugural SWPL1 season.  Aquapax founder, Neil Tomlinson, grew up on a plastic-free beach and believes that future generations of children deserve the same. Neil very generously delivered a sizeable consignment of their fresh, pure...

31/08/23

Montrose FC Finance Manager Iain Bridges has been appointed Finance Director of the Club. Iain joined the Board almost 2 years ago when previous Finance Director Tom Murray intimated his intentions to retire from the role. Following an extensive and detailed handover period, Iain took the reins in full back in February. Club Chairman John Crawford said, “Iain has settled...

30/08/23

Montrose FC have accepted a transfer offer from Peterhead for Rory McAllister that will see the 36 year old striker return to The Blue Toon, subject to SFA approval. McAllister arrived at Links Park on deadline day last August in a shock move from then Championship side Cove Rangers. The experienced front man has made 45 appearances for Stewart Petrie’s...

27/08/23

Montrose made changes to the starting line-up both enforced by injuries and also by positioning against an unbeaten Hamilton side in a tough looking game. Machado was at left back in place of Steeves, Shrive was in midfield whilst Hester was on the bench. Referee Peter Stuart started the game in front of a crowd of 1345 including a decent...

24/08/23

Congratulations to Ricky Rebecca, Craig Ruxton and Ena Ferris who were winners in our Hospitality Raffle last Saturday. Ena won the wine, Craig the signed ball and Ricky the top prize of one of our first ever bottles of Gable Endies Gin, which were all presented by Club Chairman John Crawford....

23/08/23

Montrose FC have confirmed the appointment to the Board of Directors of local businessman Andy Stirling. Andy has been part of the farming community just south of Montrose for many years running successful businesses such as StirFresh and Upper Dysart Larder, providing a range of locally grown fruit and vegetables not only direct to the public, but also to small...

23/08/23

Everyone at the Club would like to wish our Honorary Vice Chairman, Malcolm Watters, a very happy 80th Birthday. Hope you have a great day!...

22/08/23

Montrose FC have today launched the Club’s very own Gable Endies Gin. The blueberry and raspberry infused gin has been produced in collaboration with award winning local distillery, Distillutions, a family run craft distillery, specialising in bespoke gins. Club Chief Exec, Peter Stuart said “The Club Gin has been designed to be shared and enjoyed by Mighty Mo fans and...

22/08/23

Many thanks to EnerQuip, who were our Ball Sponsor last Saturday against Cove Rangers. As a token of our appreciation, Chief Exec Peter Stuart presented Darren Bragg with a signed match ball....

21/08/23

There was little to choose between the two sides during the opening exchanges, but Cove showed their intent after 11 minutes when Scott Williamson was allowed to run through unchallenged, but his final shot rebounded off the bar. The opener was not long delayed however as just three minutes later Rumarn Burrell chased a ball into the box before chipping...

21/08/23

Elaine Fotheringham won our July draw third prize of £50, which she kindly donated straight back to our Women’s team. DON’T MISS OUT on our August draw – sign up today: https://montrosefc.co.uk/club-500/...

21/08/23

Congratulations to Matheus Machado, who was voted Man of the Match in our game against Cove Rangers at the weekend. His trophy and bubbly, kindly sponsored by Fotheringham Homes was presented by Honorary Vice President Malcolm Watters....

20/08/23

We got the chance yesterday to catch up with our new loan signing, Miller Thomson https://youtu.be/oZCJ-Q9CH6Q...

15/08/23

Montrose FC are delighted to announce the loan signing of talented midfielder Miller Thomson who joins the club from Championship side Dundee United until January. (Subject to SFA approval) After joining the United Academy aged 11, Miller graduated from the SFA Performance School at St John’s High. Miller can play a variety of different positions, featuring at right-back and as...

07/08/23

The BBC have today confirmed that Montrose FC Women’s first every game in the top flight of Scottish football will be screened live on BBC Sport Scotland and BBC Iplayer, as the Gable Endies welcome Celtic to Links Park on Sunday 13th August to kick off the 2023/24 season. Whilst many have revelled over the summer in the girls amazing...

07/08/23

Brian Craig won our £100 runner up prize in our July draw. Don’t forget, everyone in the draw gets a FREE share in the Club EACH month, so really, everyone’s a WINNER. Why not sign up today: https://montrosefc.co.uk/club-500/...

06/08/23

Montrose started their Cinch League 1 campaign with a home defeat to Kelty Hearts. The home side threatened almost directly from kick-off, Kane Hester heading wide from an Andrew Steeves cross. Kelty came close to opening the scoring in the 13th minute, Cammy Gill reacting quickly to smother the ball at the feet of Tiwi Daramola on the edge of...

02/08/23

Why not join us for Ladies Day on Saturday 16th September to watch the Mighty Mo play Edinburgh City FC whilst enjoying the Links Park hospitality experience. Your day will start at 12.45 with a glass of Prosecco on arrival for you and your friends. Shortly after you will enjoy a freshly prepared meal made by the George Hotel. We...

02/08/23

“A great season, but time to move on…” the view of our Women’s team Manager Craig Feroz, as he reflected on an incredible achievement last term with Ross Thomson in the company of Barry O’Neill, Director of Women’s Football, before drawing this months BIG winners. Watch the full draw here: https://youtu.be/u9xFyvuyNeM...

31/07/23

Montrose travelled down the coast to a bright but typically blustery Gayfield for the last game of this season’s Viaplay Cup campaign. Stewart Petrie made 4 changes from the team that won the penalty bonus point at Cowdenbeath last week with Andrew Steeves, Sean Dillon, Michael Gardyne and Blair Lyons replacing Evan Towler, Graham Webster, Craig Brown and Matheus Machado...

31/07/23

The face and voice of Montrose FC, Ross Thomson has been appointed an Associate Director, as the strengthening of the Club’s off field team continues.  Announced recently, a two tier governance structure sees a new level of Associate Directors providing support to the Board, particularly with involvement in topic focussed committees.  Local school teacher Ross, whose association with the Gable...

25/07/23

Montrose FC have unveiled a fresh new governance structure for the Club, designed to allow renewed focus to both on and off-field aspects of the business. Previously having one of the biggest Boards in Scottish football, the new structure will consist of a two tier setup of Directors and Associate Directors, together with subject focused committee groups. Chief Exec Peter...

25/07/23

Graham Young won our £100 prize in our Summer Madness June draw. Time is running out to be part of this months draw, so sign up today for your chance to be our next BIG winner. Join here: https://montrosefc.co.uk/club-500/...

24/07/23

For this Viaplay League Cup game against Lowland League Cowdenbeath it was a game which was important to win but the Mo were without several key players such as Gardyne, Dillon, Steeves and Waddell for various reasons. Referee Alistair Grieve got the game underway in dry weather on a decent pitch and it was the home side nicknamed The Blue...

24/07/23

Montrose FC Youth Academy graduate Luca Giacomini will head off to Edinburgh soon to begin a Sports Scholarship Program at Heriot-Watt University. His 4 years of study towards a Civil Engineering Degree will be integrated with the same new football scholarship programme recently completed by summer signing Ali Shrive. Launched just last year by Heriot-Watt, the programme offers supported pathways...

24/07/23

Tomorrow will see the funeral of former Scotland Manager Craig Brown, who passed away recently at the age of 82. Many within the game have spoken very fondly and warmly of Craig, something witnessed and experienced first hand at Montrose FC over the last 3 years as an extremely proud grandfather became a regular visitor to watch his namesake and...

20/07/23

Montrose FC Directors John Paton and Malcolm Watters, after an incredible combined tenure of over 100 years, have both decided to step down from active duty on the Club’s Board. John first walked through the doors at Links Park more than 64 years ago, and over the years has served the Club in one capacity or another, including a spell...

20/07/23

After their heroics against St Mirren on Saturday the Mo were unable to reproduce the same form. They showed their intent after just two minutes when Kane Hester latched onto a loose ball in the box but fired past the post. Just minutes later, a scramble in the visitors’ box gave McAllister a possible chance but he was unable to...

20/07/23

Montrose FC have agreed half season loan deals with Montrose Roselea and Turriff United for goalkeeper Cameron Middleton and midfielder Callum Grant to join their respective ranks until January. Having graduated in the summer from the Links Park Youth Academy, Manager Stewart Petrie signed both boys as part of his first team squad and Callum featured regularly in the Gable...

19/07/23

Montrose FC have wasted no time in utilising the benefits of a recently signed strategic partnership with Montrose Roselea, by snapping up two talented 18 year olds from Dundee and Dundee Utd and immediately loaning them out to the Junior side for further development. Over the summer, both Arron Donald and Aulay Martin were released by Utd and Dundee after...

17/07/23

Having joined up with the squad last week, we got the chance to speak to new loan signing, young Evan Towler from Aberdeen FC: https://youtu.be/M7a3n5m2Anc...

17/07/23

Barry Edwards netted a cool £250 as runner-up in our Summer Madness June draw. Time is running out to be part of this months draw, so sign up today for your chance to be our next BIG winner. Join here: https://montrosefc.co.uk/club-500/...

15/07/23

MONTROSE started their competitive season with a hard-fought but well-deserved win over Premier League side St. Mirren in the Viaplay Cup. The visitors were the first side to record a shot on target, Alexander Gogic’s low shot easily held by Cammy Gill in the Montrose goal. St. Mirren came close again in the sixth minute, Mikael Mandron heading over from...

15/07/23

Congratulations to Aidan Quinn for an outstanding performance today in our superb Viaplay Cup win over St Mirren. His trophy and bubbly, kindly sponsored by Fotheringham Homes was presented by Honorary President John Paton. Watch Aidan’s interview here: https://youtu.be/a1BzXAeBUdc...

13/07/23

Montrose FC Director Alan Kenny has decided to retire from the Board after almost 15 years of dedicated service, and in doing so has also stepped down from his role as Club Safety Officer. A lifelong Mo fan, Alan joined the board back in 2018 and soon after took on the then vacant and voluntary Safety Officer role, a position...

12/07/23

Montrose FC have announced the return of local firm John Lawrie Tubulars as shirt sponsors for the next two seasons, this time occupying the space below the player numbers on the back of both the newly designed home and away shirts. Long standing supporters of the Club, Lawrie’s spent two seasons as front of shirt sponsors from 2013-2015, a design...

11/07/23

Montrose FC Women are delighted to announce that the club’s management team will be sponsored by virtual assistant business The Time Angel and marketing/PR company 9016 for the next two seasons. The Time Angel’s Alison Gibb and 9016’s Robin Johnson became familiar faces around the club last season and wanted to cement their commitment with the new sponsorship deal. “We...

11/07/23

Alex Stewart had a thousand reasons to be thankful of the recent good weather, when his number was pulled out of the Montrose FC Club 500 Summer Madness draw, becoming the first person to win the newly increased £1,000 top prize. The exciting and innovative lottery scheme allows Gable Endie fans to accumulate shares in their beloved Club each month,...

10/07/23

Montrose FC and Montrose Roselea JFC are teaming up, by way of an innovative and exciting strategic partnership, with its primary goal being the development of aspiring young footballers. Both clubs have, for many years, provided enjoyment and entertainment to many and possess a place in the hearts of local folk, young and old, past, and present. Committed to the...

10/07/23

With the new league campaign fast approaching, we have now taken delivery of Season Ticket cards for all those who requested a physical card during their on-line purchase process. Cards can be collected form the main office at Links Park from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Season Tickets will be valid for the League 1 campaign, which commences on...

09/07/23

Montrose rounded off their pre-season friendlies with a home game against Civil Service Strollers from the Lowland League in a game which started off in torrential rain but referee Steven Traynor got it started anyway.  The Mo were still a few players missing for various reasons but the team started in capable fashion by having plenty of possession. Hester had...

07/07/23

The Montrose FC Media Team had the opportunity recently to learn from the insights and experience of sports presenter, senior football producer, author, blogger, videocast host and media talent manager Ally Begg. Operations Manager, Martin Johnston explained, “We have just recently boosted the size of our media team with a wave of new volunteers, as we are keen to develop,...

07/07/23

With a new season just around the corner, we are looking to increase our Match Day events team with a requirement for Bar Staff, Glass Collectors and Turnstile Operators. Anyone interested in becoming part of our exciting and vibrant group should contact Operations Manager Martin Johnston at martinjohnston@montrosefc.co.uk....

06/07/23

Montrose FC Women are delighted to announce their fourth summer signing as alented midfielder Tammy Harkin joins the club ahead of the 23/24 season. Harkin joined Dundee United Women when they were first created back in 2015 before joining local neighbours Forfar Farmington in 2018. Her Farmington spell was short but sweet and she made the move back to Dundee...

05/07/23

Having unveiled their new bespoke strip designs recently, Montrose FC fans will be able to get their hands on the new kit this Saturday, with the added incentive of adults gaining FREE entry to the Club’s final pre-season friendly against Civil Service Strollers for those wearing one of the new tops. Both the new home and away strips will go...

05/07/23

A little less than 17 hours after their second match of pre-season ended, Montrose travelled south to face local rivals Arbroath in a Testimonial for their long serving defender Ricky Little. Michael Gardyne got the game underway at a sun kissed but typically windy Gayfield. It didn’t take long for the first action of the match as Craig Batchelor came...

05/07/23

Montrose FC have announced an extension to their sponsorship deal with Carnegie Fuels Ltd that will see their name appear on the back of the Club’s newly designed home and away strips for the next 2 seasons, through to the summer of 2025. The Brechin based family owned and run business have been a major supporter of the Gable Endies...