Brora Rangers look to close gap on Highland League leaders Fraserburgh after securing four players with new contracts
Brora Rangers could climb to within two points of leaders Fraserburgh tomorrow after the football fates aligned to send Huntly north to Sutherland.
The Cattachs had been set to entertain Brechin City in a potentially thrilling Highland League Cup quarter final at Dudgeon Park.
But with last season’s relegated SPFL side failing to see off Darvel in the Scottish Cup last Saturday, their replay in Ayrshire wiped out the north fixture.
Huntly had been due to face Strathspey Thistle at Seafield Park in the league, but pitch conditions and the weather forecast gave officials little hope of the match being played.
The Black and Golds – currently languishing sixth bottom in the table – will instead offer Brora the chance to crank up the pressure on the Broch, who face Rothes in the League Cup.
Victory would see Brora leapfrog Buckie Thistle and Brechin into second spot.
“That’s what it is all about at this stage in the season,” Brora manager Craig Campbell said.
“With some of the top sides not playing, it will be vital for us to get three points and keep the pressure on the teams around us.”
Brora, meanwhile, have secured four mainstays on new contracts.
Andy Macrae and Jordan MacRae have agreed to stay until summer 2024, while Martin Maclean and Gregor MacDonald’s new deals will run until summer 2025 after also penning extensions.
Campbell is unconcerned at the likely delay in a Ross County decision over whether to extend Matthew Wright and Adam Mackinnon’s loans beyond January.
“We want to help develop Matthew and Adam Mackinnon and I think they have progressed here – it has been good for both of them.
“Ultimately, though, it is up to Ross County what they feel is the right next step for their development. We’re more than happy to oblige with whatever they want.”
