Brechin City Football Club

Glebe Park, Brechin, Angus DD9 6BJ

Tel : 01356 623344
Email : brechincityfc@highlandleague.com
www.brechincity.com

News - 16 August 2018

Montrose v Brechin City - Match Preview - By Steven Mew

It's the first of of the eagerly awaited Angus derbies for City tomorrow afternoon as we make the short 9 mile journey to take on newly-promoted Montrose at Links Park.

TEAM NEWS
Darren Dods' selection problems are easing as several key players come back into the reckoning for the game tomorrow. Dougie Hill and Callum Tapping return from suspension whilst Ryan McGeever should be in contention for a start after shaking off a minor injury sustained last weekend.

Defenders Jordan Tapping and skipper Paul McLean continue to miss out through injury.

MATCH OFFICIALS
The referee tomorrow will be Gavin Duncan - he will be assisted by Ivan Stankovic and Colin McAlpine. Duncan last took charge of a City game in December last year when Inverness Caley Thistle ran out 3-2 winners at Glebe Park.

ADMISSION INFORMATION
There will be no segregation for this game with entry via the main turnstiles on Wellington Street. Admission prices are as follows:

- Adult £15
- Concession £8
- Parent & Child (Under 16) £18

LAST TIME OUT
City defeated East Fife 1-0 last weekend thanks a second half goal from Jordan Sinclair whilst Montrose beat Airdrieonians by the same scoreline away from home to record their first victory in the third tier in 22 years.

In the Irn Bru Cup midweek, City lost 2-1 to Peterhead despite taking an early lead through Dene Shields. Montrose meanwhile drew 2-2 with Highland League side Cove Rangers before eventually winning 4-3 on penalties.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Although the two clubs have contested pre-season friendlies regularly over the years, you have to go back over a decade for the last competitive match between the sides. In September 2007, a winner from Adam Nelson in extra time helped City to a 2-1 win in the Challenge Cup at Links Park.

In terms of league meetings you have to go back over 16 years - on 9th March 2002 City defeated the Gable Endies 2-0 at Glebe Park and went on to lift the Division Three title under the management of Dick Campbell.