Monarchs Hockey Club

Granite City II 2 v 1 Monarchs

Monarchs first venture to Aberdeen left the team frustrated that they gained nothing for a match that was there for them.  Monarchs fell behind to a short corner with seven minutes to go until the half time whistle and it looked like it was going to stay that way until half time.  A good sweeping move from left to right back and then through the channels involving Brent Mitchell and Fraser McGuffin, found JAMIE VALE in perfect position to slot home on the reverse stick.

This should have been the wake up call for the club as the second half started, but they could not convert chances that were going a begging.  Salt was rubbed into the wound further when Granite City stepped up from a short corner and although the first shot was saved, they were first to react and managed to force the ball over the line.

Monarchs go into next weeks game, away to Gordonians, knowing that they must rally together and take chances when they are presented to them.  Coach, David Hunter, will be looking for that positive reaction in training this week before selecting the team.

Madras 1 v 2 Monarchs II

Two goals from MARTIN BOAG, and good performances throughout, gave Monarchs an impressive three road points. 

Monarchs Development Team 2 v 1 Madras II

Monarchs completed a double over Madras this weekend when the development team moved into action.  They found themselves one down before DANNY HOWIE became the first ever scorer for the team.  A driving run and shot was deflected by the keeper and straight into Danny's path.  He made no mistake with the finish.  Monarchs piled on pressure in an open game and went ahead when JAMIE VALE stole 5 yards from the defender and slotted in an acute shot past the aging keeper.  Alan Mackay in the Monarchs goal made important saves to help keep the team in the game. 

Both teams had chances in the second half with Vale and Hunter both missing on their reverse side.  Monarchs completed their scoring with one minute to go.  The move of the game involving 5 players and good movement throughout, resulted in DAVE HUNTER, still making his way back from the last attack, being in the right place at the right time.  He carefully slotted in his first competative goal this season.  The youngsters are on a steep learning curve at the moment and have responded very well.

Monarchs 2 v 1 AGSFP II

Monarchs returned to Arbroath on Saturday to play their first home game of the season.  This was to face Aberdeen Grammar who had beaten a strong Dundee Wanderers team the week before.  The game started off at a quick pace with both teams trying to find their groove.  This resulted in some hard tackles, missed passes and a lot of energy being expended.  Monarchs had the first real chance from a corner after the first good move of the day.  The resultant cross ended up touching a foot of the defender.  A good save by the keeper kept the scores level.  AGS continued to push down the right hand side and they were also working hard in the middle of the pitch.

The deadlock was broken from a short corner, when the AGS forward put the ball back to the injector who nestled the ball into the goal.  Monarchs reply was instant and positive.  A good movement of play from the midfield up into the circle resulted in a deliberate stick tackle.  CHRIS GRAY stepped up to slot home the resultant penalty stroke.

Both teams pushed each other to the end of the half, with no show from Monarchs five corners.  The second half pushed back with the rain into the home team faces, it did not seem to bother them however, as after about 15 minutes of the half they went ahead from DOUG INGRAM.  A short corner was switched and although the first shot was saved, Ingram popped up to fire the ball home from three yards.

This gave Monarchs a new confidence, and although the hockey was anything but neat and tidy, they stuck to the task at hand and worked hard to limit AGS to limited time in front of goal.  A hard worked game, which puts Monarchs onto the 6 point mark in the league after two games.

Monarchs II 2 v 4 Dundee Wanderers III

Monarchs II opened their campaign with a tough home fixture against the league champions.  They found themselves two down in the first half before DEREK ROGERS, who had been on the pitch for less than two minutes, slotted home a rocket from the right hand side of the circle. 

Monarchs tried to press the experienced Wanderers team and although they lost a further two goals, they scored another which must have been pick of the game.  Derek Rogers again instrumental as he strode up the right wing, brushing off tackles before crossing into MORAY BRODIES path who sent a missile into the Wanderers goal.  Monarchs will surely pick up a good number of points this season if they can use this game as a stepping stone.

Harris III 8 v 0 Monarchs Development Team

Monarchs first dip into Midland league Division 2 saw an experienced Harris side take control at DISC.  Monarchs can be happy though with some excellent displays from the younger members of the team.

Menzieshill II 0 v 3 Monarchs

Monarchs new season kicked off shortly after 4pm at DISC in Dundee.  Monarchs had a point to prove as they had never beaten their rivals and this was the first competative game since their playoff defeat in May.  Coach Hunter (pictured below) selected a side with youth and experience throughout the team.  Monarchs started shakily and it was Menzieshill who pressed for an opening early on.  They could find no way past the back line however and this gave Monarchs the confidence to start to brand their own style of hockey.  Monarchs were playing well down both of the wings and it was no surprise when they took the lead through a good move down the left wing.  ? worked hard to create an opening before laying the ball into Brent Mitchell, who took the keeper out with a deft touch and allowing JAMIE VALE to open the scoring from a yard.  This knocked the wind from Menzieshill and they even looked ordinary for the rest of the half and Monarchs continued to press for another goal.

Both teams re-emerged from their team talks in the blistering heat to continue to their quest for an opening day three points.  Menzieshill worked hard at the beginning of the half and pressed Monarchs hard.  The only gain they got from this was two corners which were dealt with by keeper Derek Sim and Richard Burton.  It was from one of these corners that Monarchs broke to score their second.  Once again Steve Donald broke clear  from a Giannico pass and laid the ball to Vale who saw the lurking FRASER McGUFFIN.  He turned the keeper and the defence and slotted home.  This sent the Monarchs bench into raptures.  Menzieshill kept to their task trying to force an opening but their pressing was leaving gaps at the back and this helped create an opening for STEVE DONALD to accept a Giannico pass and slot it past the advancing keeper.  Monarchs had other chances to extend the game further, but for some good keeping.

Monarchs deserved their win today and this sets the standard that they must achieve every week if they are to maintain their place above MBC and their chance to restake a place in National 3!

MONARCHS READY TO GO!

Monarchs Hockey Club's wait for the new season is over.  Monarchs first team will raise the curtain on the new season with an exciting derby against Menzieshill II.  Monarchs will look to take the game to the hosts at DISC in Dundee when the game starts at 4pm.  This will be Monarchs first game under the new coaching team headed up by David Hunter.  A club spokesman commented, "We feel we are ready for this new season and new challenge.  We set the barrier high last year and we need to make sure we can raise it further this season.  Teams like MBC will be out to try and steal our playoff place and it is up to us to start off in the manor we mean to continue."  Monarchs Hockey Club were involved in a playoff at the end of last season and missed out on promotion in penalties at the end of a tied game.

CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations to the Monarchs Hockey men and the Brechin Thistle Ladies players who merged together to win the mixed league set up within the Midland District.  They team were undefeated throughout the league.

Well done!

Monarchs Hockey Club are running their Summer Hockey Camp at their Arbroath Sports Centre base in the Angus Town.  Boys and girls from all over Angus have used the initiative, run in conjunction with Angus Council to develop their hockey skills.  They will receive coaching from first team players Jamie Vale and Andrew McArtney.  The Camp will run from the 24th - 26th July from 10am - 12noon.  Monarchs President, Martin Boag commented, "We have made a commitment to develop hockey within Angus.  It is great to see kids here from all over the region."

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Picture - Arbroath Herald and Angus Courier.

Monarchs Announce New Head Coach

The Executive Committee of Monarchs Hockey Club have great delight in announcing Dave Hunter as the Head Coach for season 2007-2008.  Dave brings many years of experience to the job and will approach the job with new and vibrant ideas.  A spokesman for Monarchs said last night, "We would like to thank Sui Cheng for the hard and industrious work he has put into the club in the last two seasons.  We are confident that Dave will use this and continue to drive the club forward in the coming season." 

Monarchs cruely missed out on promotion to the National League set up this season on penalties and are looking to go one stage better in the forthcoming season.  Dave will take his time and announce his coaching staff in the coming weeks.  It is thought that the vast majority of the staff will come from within the club itself.

Monarchs Hockey Club has only been in existance for two seasons and in that time they have undergone massive changes.  Their base in Arbroath is the perfect venue to allow them to complete their rebuilding in the forthcoming season.

Monarchs hold a junior and senior tournament in Arbroath on Saturday the 16th June.

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Monarchs II 6 v 0 Dundee Wanderers V

Monarchs II 1 v 1 Madras

Monarchs II took the last weekend of the season to record two more fine results at Arbroath Sports Centre.  Martin Boag on Saturday scored the goal that ensured a point stayed in the Angus Town.

On Sunday, the second team showed what they are capable of and taught Dundee Wanderers a lesson in hockey.  Goals from Steve Donald (2), Kyle Hatch, Moray Brodie, Sui Cheng and Craig Munro secured a fine win that all in the club can be proud of.

Monarchs 1 v 5 Menzieshill II

Monarchs started anything but brightly in this game, with a pushy Menzieshill team out to do the business should any of the top two teams slip up and allow them back in to the promotion hunt.  Menzieshill were finding space all over the pitch and this resulted in two early goals.  Monarchs shored up the ship following the second, for fifteen minutes at least, and started to play bits and pieces of hockey.  Most notable was the reverse shot by Vale, which the 'Hill keeper did well to touch away.  Monarchs were not the same sharp team as the last couple of weeks and once again they were found wanting when Menzieshill pushed hard once again before half time.  This resulted in a further two goals.  Monarchs made their way to halftime, and could have been on the scoresheet themselves, when Brodlie and Forbes worked together, but Ingram could not quite get his cross onto the end of Thomsons stick.

Monarchs regained some of the plaudits with a grittier second half and more willing to push forward.  Individual play, however, too often allowed Menzieshill to clear up any danger.  Thomson once again had a chance at his predatory base of the back post, from a Vale cross.  Monarchs finally seemed to be getting a bit of control on the game and pushed towards the 'Hill back line.  This resulted in a string of corners, of which one was scored.  Monarchs could have added to their tally, but for the lack of compusure when it counted.

Monarchs will look to take the positives from the game and keep building towards their play off game in Peffermill on May 5th.

Monarchs II have now confirmed their place in the Midland League Division 1 for next season.  They will concentrate on reaching for 2nd or 3rd in their remaining games. 

Aberdeen G.S.F.P. II  1 v 3  Monarchs

Monarchs headed north for the second time in two week, confident they could overcome the team that had already succumbed to Monarchs earlier this season in Arbroath.  Monarchs started very brightly and could have been ahead within 20 seconds courtesy of Fraser McGuffin, but he could not propel his shot on target.  It was not long however before Monarchs did take the lead.  A good move involving Vale and Marteau found McGUFFIN on the left side of the field.  He worked his way across the top of the circle before slotting the ball past the keeper.  Monarchs were dominating the proceedings and within 5 minutes, they had doubled their lead.  A quick free hit from Marteau found STEVEN THOMSON and he calmly struck from 5 yards.  Monarchs could have added to their lead through Vale, McGuffin, Gray within the next 10 minutes, but a range of misses, good saves and some desperate defending kept Aberdeen Grammar in the game.  McKay at the other end was not the busiest of keepers, but produced an excellent save from a Grammar volley to keep his goal in tact.  He also made an excellent save when Grammar did pull on back.  The forward was the first to react and poke the ball over the line.  Monarchs continued to dictate the pace of play into the second half and created numerous chances.  The short corner team were also called into action, including one goal being disallowed for entering the goal above the standard 18".  The third goal was the result of a short corner.  Thomson received the ball outside the 5 yard hatching and released Gray who shot at goal.  His shot was stopped by McGUFFIN, who controlled the ball and turned before placing it into the net.  Monarchs continued to dominate all the way to the final whistle.  This game was played in very good spirits by both teams and no cards were shown.

Menzieshill IV 2  v  2 Monarchs II

Monarchs needed points to secure their future within the top Midland division.  They did this courtesy of the draw.  Goals from BOAG and BRODIE secured a point and safety, although only the precision of Boag from a penalty stopped Monarchs possibly leaving with 3 points.  A further report could appear here if someone e-mails me! andrew.mcartney@btinternet.com

STATISTIC CENTRE:  From the OFFICIAL RECORDS, Monarchs Hockey Club scored their 100th outdoor goal over the weekend.  Well done to all the scorers past and present. (we are actually at 101 - Goal Hunter - the '1' is yours!)

Monarchs have now officially claimed their PLAYOFF spot.  They will go into a one leg play off at PEFFERMILL, on May the 5th against one of the bottom National League 3 teams. 

Aberdeen Uni II  0 v 3  Monarchs

Monarchs headed north with almost a complete first team, with hopes high that 3 points would officially claim that play off spot they so desired.  Monarchs pushed from the start with McGuffin, Thomson, Vale and Gray all going close from both set pieces and open play.  Aberdeen were quite happy to soak up pressure, ride their luck and then hit on the counter attack through their midfield which included former Monifieth player, Keiran Ubhi.  Goalkeep Sim though, struggling with some sort of man flu thing, was never over stretched.  It was a set piece move from outside the 25 which eventually let to the sides being split.  A quick free hit into Thomson, who moved into space, allowed him to feed the pass to McGUFFIN, who calmly slotted home from 7 yards.  Monarchs should have had another two or three goals, with chances going abegging.  Half time saw the away team swap strips a la Man Utd, and return for the second half in their white strips, due to the suns angle proving difficult for both teams to distinguish.  Monarchs started once again from the off and were once again unlucky not to be further ahead.  It took a solo effort from McGUFFIN to double the lead, as he strode across the circle and reverse hit the ball into the bottom corner.  This settled Monarchs nerves, and from here on in, the standard of hockey was good.  Short passing, good movement and hard work all had a part in the third goal, and allowed LESLIE to get his first goal in the first team, and put the match beyond Aberdeen Uni's reach.

Monarchs II 8  v  4 Dundee Wanderers V

Monarchs II wen behind early on, but rallied quickly and soon got level, before going three in front before the half time break.  The second half proved just as fruitful for Monarchs II as a further 4 goals put the game well out of DWHC's reach.  Scorers for Monarchs were:  BOAG (3), DONALD (3), FORBES and BRODIE.  A further report could appear here if someone e-mails me! andrew.mcartney@btinternet.com

 Harris II 2 v 2 Monarchs

Monarchs, playing in this derby match at DISC, set out their stall early and worked hard for each other.  The team welcomed back Doug Ingram who had been out with a broken collar bone since October and he slotted into the left back position left by Richard Burton.  A fluid passing move nearly created an opening within ten minutes, but Fraser McGuffins shot flashed wide of the right hand post.  Monarchs stuck to the game plan and it was the correct thing to do as the scoring was opened by MICHAEL FORBES.  A passing mov resulted in Michael being free at the top of the circle and he made no mistake with the finish.  Monarchs had other chances to score within the first half and good defending and goalkeeping by Harris kept it at bay.

Monarchs continued to push in a game that they were in control of for long periods of time.  Again Fraser McGuffin and Michael Forbes went close from crosses.  Monarchs extended their lead with what was the best move of the game, starting off at left back.  Three moves later and STEVEN THOMSON was on hand to score his second goal in two games for the first team since his call up.

At this stage, Monarchs were in control, but Harris pushed the game and brought the defecit back to one almost instantly with a run and cross from the right being met by the attackers stick.  Derek Sim in the Monarchs Goal tried in vane to keep the ball out.  With two minutes left and Monarchs seemingly in with a good chance of taking all three points, a mix up in the defense let in Harris and their striker needed no second chance in slotting the ball home.

Although mighty disappointing, Monarchs played very well for long periods of the game and worked hard for each other, which is one thing that may have been missing in previous matches.  Monarchs still focus one league game at a time and next Saturday sees Dundee Wanderers visit Arbroath on their first visit to the new Monarchs home ground.

Monarchs 2 v 3 Granite City II

Monarchs conceded a two goal lead to lose by the odd goal in 5.  Monarchs were two goals up within fifteen minutes through Steven Thomson, who completed a good passing move at the back post and through Guz Bhachu, who netted when the ball was crossed from the left.  It should have been plain sailing for the Monarchs team who were in control.  Granite City, who did not have an open play shot all game, scored two from short corners before half time, and tied up the points with seven minutes to go  from another corner.  Not a good day for Monarchs all told.

Dundee Wanderers III 5 v 1 Monarchs II

Steve Donald scored the only goal for Monarchs.  Another highlight was the re introduction of George Winter, who has played for many seasons in the past.

February Saw Monarchs Hockey Club restart its outdoor programme.  Two games were played at Abroath Sports Centre at the weekend where the Firsts and Seconds both modelled the new Strip, complete with RAF logo.

Monarchs II  2 v 3 Menzieshill IV

Steve Donald put the second team onto a dream start with a well worked move from the left hand side involving at least 4 Monarchs players.  Menzieshill never gave up and worked there way back into the game to cancel out that goal and that of Guy Woodroffe who scored a good goal from the top of the circle.  Menzieshill were contained for long periods of the second half and in fact at some points it looked as though it were the Monarchs team who had first team players in it!  Towards the end of the game though, it was Menzieshill who sneaked the vital goal to take the points back to Dundee in the first League game since the winter shutdown.

Monarchs 0 v 4  Dunfermline Carnegie

Dunfermline Carnegie visited Arbroath for the first time to officially launch the new Monarchs brand of hockey top.  National Two side Carnegie took the game by the scruff of the neck and worked hard stretching the game.  Monarchs, who are 2 full divisions below more than matched them for long periods of the game.  Carnegie were decisive in front of goal.  Carnegie Coach, Alan Lindsay, was positive towards the Monarchs set up, "You now have a great base to start from, a pitch, a solid foundation of a team, and from what I hear a good youth coaching structure.  We worked hard from those starting blocks to get to where we are today.  Good luck in your push for National League promotion!"

January Lotto Draw

14, 18, 19

There were no winners for this draw.  The next draw will be for £900

Tickets on sale from Monarchs Players

GOAL HUNTER TROPHY

Saturday 13th January 2007

Arbroath Sports Centre - Home to Monarchs Hockey Club

GAME SCHEDULE

12.10 pm  Monarchs I 1 v 3 President's XI

1.00pm   Monarchs I 0 v 1  Monarchs II

1.50pm  Monarchs II  0 v 2 President's XI

Congratulations to the President's Team who won the 2nd Goal Hunter Trophy.

League:

National League Indoor 3 - Galsgow Cali

Garscadden 18 v 2 Monarchs

With a severely depleted team, Monarchs were well beaten.  Two goals by Andrew McArtney and a string of good saves by Derek Sim were the obvious highlights.

Monarchs 8 v 8 Dunfermline Carnegie

Monarchs played this game back to back with the first. They found themselves down by 5-2 into the second half, before battling back to be 6-5 in the lead.  Carnegie then took control again to go 7-6 up.  A well worked goal by Jamie Vale brought Monarchs level, and another by Guz Bhachu put them in front once again, before Carnegie equalised with 24 seconds remaining.  Other Scorers were: Jamie Vale (2), Chris Gray (2), Andrew McArtney and Richie McMurchie

Monarchs 3 v 8 Inverleith II

At half time this still looked possible, but with the lack of back up, a tired Monarchs capitulated and gave Inverleith their first points of the season.  Jamie Vale scored two and Andrew McArtney scored from at least 4 feet outside the circle.

Midland League:

Monarchs II 2  v  2 Dundee Wanderers V

Steven Thomson and Moray Brodie gave Monarchs a share of the spoils in this Midland League game, which was played on DISC (W)

Reserve Cup (Outdoor).

Gordonians III 3 v 0 Monarchs II

Monarchs travelled north to face North League leaders and put up a good show.  Steve Donald was awarded what appears to be the first card of the 2nd teams season and will now join the bad boys.

National League Division 3 Glasgow Caledonian

Monarchs 2 v 9 Motherwell

Monarchs travelled to Glasgow and were not up to speed on the first game.  Motherwell raced to a 2 goal lead early in the game, Monarchs got back in the game with 2 goals from Stuart McArtney.  Motherwell took control in the second half and pulled away to become comfortable winners.

Monarchs 1 v 2 East Kilbride

Monarchs controlled most of this game, but could not find their scoring touch in the small, tight hall.  The game was locked at 1-1 for the vast majority of the game, with Jamie Vale netting for Monarchs.  East Kilbride scored with 5 minutes to go to steal the points.  Monarchs will look to do much better on the return fixture.

Midland League Division 1 - Outdoor.

Menzieshill III 1 v 3 Monarchs II

Monarchs took this game by the scruff of the neck and ran out deserved 3-1 Winners.  Goals from Martin Boag, Steve Donald and Moray Brodie, were enough to take the points.

National League Division 3

Monarchs 8 v 4 Quasar

Monarchs started off their Division 3 campaign with a good hardworking win over a young Quasar side.  Goals from Guz Bachru, Vito Giannico (2), Andrew McArtney (2), Neil Brodlie (2) and Stuart McArtney made sure that Quasar would not start off the season adding to the two wins from last season.

Monarchs v Uddingston

This match was abandoned 4 minutes into the second half.  The first half had finished 1 v 1.  Uddingston had just scored a goal from a short corner before the match (with two yellow and two red cards) was abandoned.  Jamie Vale scored the goal that looks like it will never count!

LOTTO DRAW - NOVEMBER - £700

Monarchs Hockey Club would like to announce that their Lotto will have a November Draw of £700.  For a £1 stake, you could win a bundle to help pay for all those Christmas presents!

CLUB MEMBERS:  Please do your part by selling as many as you can.  This will help keep your fees and training costs down.

MEMBERS of the PUBLIC:  If you would like to buy a ticket, please speak to any Club member or e-mail fundraising@monarchshockeyclub.co.uk

I know that this colour scheme is horrendous!  I will change it once we have sold 100 tickets.

1pm : Arbroath Sports Centre

MONARCHS  2v0  Bon Accord MBC

A goal either side of half time meant the points all stayed in Arbroath today.  Michael Forbes opened the scoring after a good move and determination involving the home team.  Two minutes after the restart, Monarchs were further ahead when Fraser McGuffin was put through on goal, and scored at the second attempt.  Monarchs once again worked as a unit, with Iain Bell making some good saves from corners late in the game.

Other Regional League games being played today:

Aberdeen Grammar II  0 v 5 Dundee Wanderers II

Aberdeen Uni II 2 v 2 Harris II

Menzieshill II  1 v 0 Gordonians II

Monarchs go into the District Cup On sunday against Inveleith II, who play in the Central League.  The winners will be given a place in the last 16 of the tournament

With the First team resting, the Second team took centre stage against table topping Dundee Wanderers III.  They had no chance....

4.00pm:  Regional League North

MONARCHSII  3v2  Wanderers III

Monarchs took the early advantage against a strong Wanderers side, with Steve Donald opening the scoring.  Monarchs were however pegged back before half time.  Chris Gray opened the gap once again with a well executed strike, before Wanderers once again equalised from a corner.  When Steve Donald put Monarchs ahead for a third time, the entire team worked like Trojans to make sure that the lead was not lost.  An excellent game of hockey which Monarchs ran out deserved winners.

Monarchs are back in action next weekend in a crunch Regional League North match against MBC.  The game will be  played at Arbroath at 1.00pm  Sunday sees the first team in action again, this time in the cup, away to Inverleith.

6th January 2007

It is intended that we will hold the annual 'Deer / Bargain / Goal H-h-hunter trophy' on Saturday 6th January 2007.  The game 1st v 2nd will take place at Arborath Sports Centre, before meeting in the Occidental for drinks / food.  It is intended that this will be the Christmas night out for the Club this season.  The date for this game however, will remain provisional until the indoor fixtures are received.

Indoor Training

It has been confirmed that Indoor training will commence on Monday 6th November, 7.00pm at Monifieth High School

Details of timings for specific players / teams etc will be given in the forum over the next few days.

Only the first team were in action this weekend:

4.00pm:  Regional League North

MONARCHS  0v4  Menzieshill II

A disappointing result to a team who were on the same points as Monarchs at the start of the day.  Menzieshill worked hard and took the initiative at all the right points.  A lack of composure cost Monarchs a chance when at one point Menzieshill were short due to suspension.  Monarchs now have a week off before the crunch match against Bon Accord MBC, who drew 2-2 with league leaders, Gordonians II.

Monarchs II will play Dundee Wanderers III in the clubs only game next weekend.

6th January 2007

It is intended that we will hold the annual 'Deer / Bargain / Goal H-h-hunter trophy' on Saturday 6th January 2007.  The game 1st v 2nd will take place at Arborath Sports Centre, before meeting in the Occidental for drinks / food.  It is intended that this will be the Christmas night out for the Club this season.  The date for this game however, will remain provisional until the indoor fixtures are received.

Monarchs after 2 wins at home last week, had the chance to continue with their good run of results:

1.00pm:  Regional League North

MONARCHS  4v1  AGSFP II

Jamie Vale opened the scoring with a good move from the top of the circle.  Derek Sim opened his account for the year shortly after with a strong hit from the top of the circle.  Richie McMurchie added a third goal to the tally with a well taken goal. Aberdeen Grammar scored from a corner with the last touch of the first half.  Jamie  Vale notched home a penalty stoke with ten minutes to go after one of the Aberdeen Grammar boys had been awarded a red card.

11.00pm Dawson Park

MONARCHSII 3v2  Menzieshill IV

Two goals by President Boag, and a counter from a corner by Guy Woodroffe meant that the 2nd team get their first win in this league, despite going behind early on.  Alan Mackay kept the points for the club by saving a last minute penalty.

Monarchs embarked on another weekend of hockey in Arbroath.  the first team continued on League business whilst the seconds ventured into the cup:

1.00pm:  Regional League North

MONARCHS  3v0  Aberdeen Uni II

Richie McMurchie opened the scoring with his 3rd goal in three games.  The fact that this was a reverse hit shot means he never has to try this again!  Vito Giannico increased the lead 15 minutes into the 2nd half from a short Corner slipped by Sui Cheng.  The scoring was completed by Jamie Vale who slotted past the keeper from an Andrew McArtney free hit.

2.30pm:     Reserve Cup Round 1

MONARCHSII 6v2  Aberdeen G.S.V

Goals were scored by Moray Brodie, Fraser McGuffin (2), Steven Thomson, Kairne Leslie, and President Boag.  A well worked result with hot pies provided at the end of the game courtesy of Angus Council.

Arbroath Sports Centre saw its first Monarchs double header this weekend.  Results were satisfactory and have provided a good bench mark for future weeks.  It was also good to see the level of support for each team.  Well done to everyone involved in the club today.

MONARCHS 1 v 0 HARRIS II

Scorer was Richie McMurchie from the top of the circle with 10 minutes remaining in the first half.  Four Yellow cards in this game.  Three for Harris and one for Monarchs.

MONARCHS II  3 v 3 MENZIESHILL III

Scorers were: Steven Donald to put Monarchs ahead early on.  Steven Thomson who levelled for the club just before half time with a well taken goal, and Martin Boag with seven minutes remaining to give Monarchs a share of the points.