North of Scotland Football League (NOSFL)

East End joined us for the second time this series as manager Aaron McGuigan joined Grant and Dave. We discussed East End's season since Aaron took charge in October 2025, starting as an assistant manager under Stuart Whicher, undertaking Secretary duties and the tireless Committee behind the scenes at New Advocates Park, we also discussed their recent games with Hermes and Sunnybank.

We also dissected a valiant effort from Fraserburgh United who exited the last 16 of the Scottish Communities Cup with a 3-0 loss to Largs Thistle on Saturday. Dave caught up with boss Russell McBride post match.

An enthralling card domestically was also discussed with excitement in both the Premiership and Championship.

In the Premiership, Culter went top of the table, Stonehaven jumped over Bridge Of Don Thistle with a win at Aberdeen Sports Village, Lossiemouth United gained a big point away at Hermes as well as Maud winning a five goal thriller at home to Dyce.

Deveronside claimed a huge 2-0 win at Denmore Park against Hall Russell United, Grant was there and caught up with Side captain Michael Wood. Glentanar, New Elgin, Banchory St Ternan and Nairn St Ninian also prevailed.

The Cup action didn't disappoint either with penalties deciding the outcome in the Dominos Cup between Longside and Ellon, Colony needing a late winner to see off Buchanhaven Hearts and an eight-goal thriller between Rothie Rovers and Newmachar United.

The medallists of the week are reinstated and we finish with Sharp Attack.

Enjoy!

Maud manager Ryan "Boomer" Christie joins Grant and Dave on this week's episode of the show.

Despite no game for Maud this week, the lads chat about the village team's season so far which has been centred around scoring loads of goals. They also discuss the highs and lows of the season as well as reflect on some moments from Ryan's career at Fraserburgh.

In another weekend of truncated fixtures, only three games survived the weather but each had their own stories from the weekend to tell.

Ian Gillan got his first win as Ellon United manager after the Meadows side stunned defending champions Culter 3-0 in a match that was played at Balmoral Stadium at Cove Rangers. Dave was in attendance at the game and gave his thoughts on the match as well as spoke to Ellon player Liam Batty.

In the Dominos Cup, Hermes and Fraserburgh United recorded 2-1 wins over Bridge of Don Thistle and Dufftown respectively. We discuss what both results meant for all the teams involved.

The guys finish up with their thoughts on the fixtures coming up as well as have some sharp attack questions for Boomer at the end of the show.

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Grant hosts a special episode of the North of Scotland Football League podcast discussing the poor weather in 2026 so far and chatting about what entails pitch inspections and postponed matches.

Craig Mackay, Iain Bailey, Jordan Reid and Oliver Wright join Grant for a panel discussion about the various situations that affect football in the local game.

A real education for many of us!

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Dufftown manager Ross Elder joins Grant and Dave for this week's episode of the show.

We chat about Dufftown's season so far which has improved after a very tough start. We also discuss short and long term goals for the club.

We salute Buchanhaven Hearts yet again who made it through to the Scottish Communities Cup semi final. How did Bob Buchan's team do it? Dave was there at Newlandsfield Park on Saturday to dissect a historical day for the club.

There were not many games this weekend across the North of Scotland Football League but Forres and Dufftown did share a 1-1 draw in the Championship. Ross discusses his side's result and we remark on a solid point for Forres having not played i over a month.

In the Dominos North Regional Cup, there were no fewer than 3 penalty shootouts from the 4 games. We remark on wins for Banks O Dee, Deveronside and Nairn St Ninian as well as talk about a ruthless victory for Culter at Burghead Thistle.

We finish up by looking ahead to next weekend's games and ask Ross some sharp attack questions about Dufftown at the end of the show.

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Pollok v Buchanhaven Hearts - 7th February 2026

Michael Wood and Jody Munro sat down with Dave for a special bonus episode of the NOSFL podcast. The lads chat about their footballing journeys, the season so far, entertainment and nights out away from the game. They also discuss the upcoming matches in the league and Cups highlighting their aspirations of a return to the top flight.

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Manager Scott Campbell and Chairman Alex Lauriston join Grant and Dave for another bumper NOSFL podcast.

The guys chat about Lossiemouth's rise up to the top flight, how they have adapted to promotion from the Championship and discuss the club's greatest day up to pass: defeating Auchinleck Talbot in the Scottish Communities Cup.

It was an extraordinary weekend yet again in the NOSFL. Friday set the tone with a seven goal thriller at Spain Park as Banks O Dee recovered twice from two goals down to win against Dyce. Elsewhere, there was some massive results in the title race.

Stonehaven put in a commendable performance to win 4-1 over current league leaders Rothie Rovers. Grant and Dave spoke to Scott Whelan and manager Martyn Rollo post match.

In Aberdeen City, two big results happened on Saturday with Bridge of Don Thistle losing late on against neighbours Aberdeen East End while defending champions Culter came from behind to win 2-1 over Sunnybank. There was also a solid 1-0 win for Buchanhaven Hearts over Colony Park as they prepare for their Scottish Communities Cup Quarter Final against Pollok next weekend.

In the Championship, there were three away wins from the four league games on at the weekend. Hall Russell United and Newmachar United recorded good away wins but fellow contenders Deveronside saw their own hopes dented by a 2-1 loss at home to Banchory who reignited their own promotion hopes. Elsewhere, Whitehills left it late again to salvage a 2-2 draw v Westdyke CC Juniors.

The final part of the show discusses the week's news, fixtures for the weekend ahead and some sharp attack questions for the Alex and Scott.

We also look ahead to the inaugural North of Scotland Football League Awards Night and reveal some exclusives ahead of June's event.

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Newmachar United manager Mark Robb joins Grant and Dave for this week's podcast. They discuss Newmachar's season so far and chat about all the goings on at Charlie Gordon Park as a promotion push back to the top flight remains the biggest focus for the NE village club.

Despite only 6 games surviving the weather this weekend, there was no shortage of talking points for the guys to talk about.

This week's roundup begins with Fraserbugh United who achieved new ground by making it through to the last 16 of the Scottish Communities Cup. They will now play Largs Thistle after a 2-0 win over Lochee United on Saturday. A brilliant feat for Russell McBride's side. We remark on a superb Blair Tait penalty save and two fantastic second half goals.

It was an emotional Saturday for Whitehills FC as Bill Morrice Park was formally unveiled and a game befitting of such a legend fully delivered. Dave spoke to Craig Stewart post match after a 7 goal thriller for the home side to edge out Stoneywood-Parkvale.

We also round up other Championship victories for Deveronside, Hall Russell United and Glentanar who all won without conceding a goal.

There was only one Premier League game this weekend where Hermes laid down a title marker with a 5-1 win over Longside on Friday evening, handing out a first home league defeat for Longside in around 18months. Hat trick hero James McMahon and manager Steve Watson chatted to Grant and Dave post match to give their reaction.

There was plenty of local news across the league to catchup on as well as a preview of the opening rounds of the McLeman and Elginshire Cup Draws. There's also a look ahead to next weekend's games including a mouth watering tie between Stonehaven and Premier League pacesetters Rothie Rovers.

Also featuring: touchline attire, a captain's armband, Emmerdale and £32,000.

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Manager Anthony Newlands and Treasurer Brian Johnston of New Elgin FC join Grant and Dave this week on the show.

We discuss New Elgin's season so far, frustrations with the recent weather and hopes for the second half of the season and beyond for the Moray side.

We also dissect wins for Dyce and Maud in the Dominos North Regional Cup as well as have an interview with Maud manager Ryan Christie who chatted to Dave from Stauff Park on Saturday.

There was a fixture wipeout in the Championship but three games did take place in the Premier League with notable wins for Longside, Culter and Stonehaven as the title race clicks back into focus.

We also preview next weeks games and provide some Sharp Attack questions too.

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In a special 1:1 interview for the NOSFL podcast, Grant sits down with the new Ellon United manager Ian Gillan to discuss a quite travelling career and his early days settling into the hotseat at The Meadows.

Part 1 - Early Days in Scotland - in around Aberdeen FC in the 1980s and Highland League times at Huntly.

Part 2-

I) Moving to Australia, Fiji U23s drama and coaching around the world,

ii) Coming face to face with "Big Ange" Postecogolou, working alongside Kevin Muscat and Jonathan Gould.

iii) Memories of India, Maldives and elsewhere

Part 3- Back in Scotland and arriving at Ellon United - prospects for the rest of the season and long term aspirations for the club.

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Happy New Year to all listeners and followers of the Official North of Scotland Football League podcast.

With no football taking place in the north and north east of Scotland on the 3rd January due to the adverse snow and icy conditions, Grant and Dave got together to do a special show to fill the void!

This week's focus is on Buchanhaven Hearts who were arguably one of the stories through 2025. The Peterhead-based team won the McLeman Cup at the end of the 2024/25 season against Bridge of Don Thistle before going onto have a deep run in this year's Scottish Communities Cup (SCC) reaching the Quarter Finals stage.

Manager Bob Buchan and Chairman Graeme Mackie join Grant and Dave to discuss the positive trajectory of the club over the last 15 or so years, examine the league campaign so far and relive the SCC run so far which will continue when they find out the winner of the tie between Pollok and Knightswood.

We also discuss the short and long term goals for the Hearties as well as highlight key personnel who have made the club be where it is today on and off the pitch.

A really great show highlighting one of the NOSFLs iconic footballing teams and we hope you join us for this special episode marking Buchanhaven's story.

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