Huntly goalkeeper John Farquhar impressed in his side's Scottish Cup defeat in Linlithgow.

The 34 year old who is also first team & under 20s coach feels the team are going in the right direction and was pleased to see so many young players involved in the national cup competition.

We spoke to John for his views on the game and his attempts to send the tie to a replay in stoppage time.

A solitary Thomas Coyne goal was enough to put East of Scotland League side Linlithgow Rose through to the Scottish Cup second round following a one-nil win over Huntly.

Huntly’s preparations weren’t helped after being delayed on the way to Linlithgow due to traffic tailbacks and they even had to make a change to their starting eleven after they got there when defender Christopher Herd failed a fitness test. Manager Martin Skinner was frustrated not to see his side force a replay late on in the game.

Linlithgow are now seven games unbeaten against Highland League opposition in the cup as Manager Mark Bradley was pleased to get through to round two.

Huntly's Alexander Thoirs praised the character of his side after they came from two-nil down to claim a draw with rivals Keith.

Hear what the captain had to say in our exclusive interview below.

Huntly came from behind to maintain a five game unbeaten run over neighbours Keith with a 2-2 draw at Christie Park.

Assistant Manager Ricky Cheyne was pleased with the character shown by his side to earn a share of the points.

Keith Manager Dean Donaldson admitted it was two points dropped from his side after letting a two goal lead slip.

Paul Esslemont’s first Huntly goal got his side off the foot of the table and earned Martin Skinner’s side a share of the points at Strathspey in a 1-1 draw.

Manager Martin Skinner was pleased to see his side come from behind and paid tribute to goalscorer Esslemont

Inverurie Loco Works recorded a 4-2 Gordon derby victory over Huntly to move within a point of league leaders Fraserburgh.

Huntly are still chasing their first points of the season as Manager Martin Skinner admitted despite the defeat, there was a lot of improvement from his side after the previous week’s defeat to Brora Rangers.

Locos have now won their last six league fixtures but Manager Neil Cooper admitted their hosts made it difficult for them.

Brora Rangers secured their ninth successive home win over Huntly at Dudgeon with a six-nil victory at Dudgeon Park.

Brora Assistant Manager Craig Campbell admitted the only negative for his side was losing Colin Williamson to a straight red card before half-time.

Huntly are still chasing their first points of the season as Manager Martin Skinner felt they didn’t make the most of their man advantage following the sending-off.

Rothes secured their first win at Christie Park in thirteen years with a 3-1 victory over Huntly. Manager Steven MacDonald who left his post after the game, was pleased to see his side end a long winless streak at Christie Park.

Huntly Assistant Manager Ricky Cheyne admitted their opponents experience shone through despite his side levelling so soon after losing the lead

Defender Ashley Ballam impressed in his Huntly debut as the black and gold's lost 2-1 to Formartine United in the Aberdeenshire Cup.

Ballam signed on loan hours before kick off to go straight into the starting eleven in a new-look Huntly defence.

The 19 year old is looking forward to starting his third season in the Highland League and after spending last season on loan at Rothes he won't have long to wait as he goes up against his former side tomorrow.

Huntly suffered a 2-1 home defeat in the Aberdeenshire Cup Quarter-finals against Formartine United. After the defeat, Huntly Manager Martin Skinner was left to rue an early penalty miss before United took a two goal lead into the break.