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MIDLANDS 2011-12 SEASON

Next Match

INVERGOWRIE V MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 19/5/12 2PM KO

NCR 4 V 2 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 12/5/12 2PM KO
Started well and on top but went behind to the first of the preventable goals... worked hard and came back twice to equalise before half time. Second half even until silly penalty given away and then lost late goal.
Goals from Craig Allan(pen) and cracking 'daisy cutter' from Ferret.

SSPP 2 V 0 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
MONDAY 30/4/12 6.30PM KO
Tough result as tight match throughout - SSPP started well against tentative reshuffled Merpro side but weathered early pressure to come onto a good game and better team by end of first half. Lost early goal with free header but again came back to play some good football.Daz hit bar after mazy run but shortly after lost second goal from close range.Good game with differing team styles of play.

SSPP V MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY 25/4/12 6.30PM KO
Match cancelled - waterlogged pitch.

ST JAMES 7 V 2 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
MONDAY 23/4/12 6.30PM KO
Scored after 3 mins with good goal then down 2-1 after 8 mins..poor marking and pen.Good even first half but got bit of a trouncing in second half after losing two early goals. Tried hard but our passing erratic and St James passing and finishing excellent.
Goals from Boulder and Campbell.

MERPRO 0 V 0 TAYSIDE FIRE BRIGADE
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 21/4/12 2PM KO
Started well playing great fast passing football then Sean unfortunate sending off after 12 minutes for last man collision.TFB came into game for spell but 10 men regrouped and went on to largely dominate with a sterling hard working performance.
Fin made cracking pen save after very soft award late in second half to keep clean sheet.
Well done to the 10 men.

MERPRO 1 V 4 BANK STREET ATHLETIC
PREMIER LEAGUE
MONDAY 16/4/12 6.30PM KO
Disapointing result against reigning Champions and most likely this seasons Premier winners.Gave away soft first half goals alongside two crackers from ex
Montrose FC sriker Gary Middleton.Down 4-0 at half time against wind and despite better second half too much to chase and strong Bank Street team ran out worthy winners.
Goal from Ally Duff.

MENZIESHILL 0 V 8 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 14/4/12 2PM KO
Dominated game from start and went two goals up in first 11 minutes.Further goal before half time and then ran rampant in second half creating numerous chances inc hitting woodwork ++.
Great attitude and link up play throughout the match.Goals from Boulder(3) Duff Senior(2) Ferret(2) and Bad Boy..

MERPRO 1 V 5 ST JAMES
BUCKMAN MACKIE CUP 1ST ROUND
SATURDAY 7/4/12 2PM KP (ptaf)
Good first half with cracking Craig Allan curled 20 yard shot for opening goal but lost goal just before half time when down to 10 men due to Euan injury.
St James scored early in second half and upped their play and ran out worthy winners in the end.
Two unlucky OG's from Campbell as he attempted to clear on the line..

MERPRO 2 V 4 NEWPORT
FERRARI'S SHIELD QUARTER FINAL
SATURDAY 31/3/12 2PM KO (ptaf)
Merpro exited Ferrari's after largely dominating an extremely frustating match - result of missed chances ++ inc missed pen,inspired GK performance, o.g. and poor marking allowing Newport too clinically take advantage on breaks to move into semi finals.
Two Merpro players and one Newport sent off in what was never a dirty match.
Double from Rhys "bad boy" Greig for Merpro goals.
Congrats to Newport and all the best in the next round.

TRANSFER NEWS
Merpro have completed some deadline day transfer business signing Scott Riach from Montrose Roselea for the reminder of the season.Thanks to Roselea for accomodating the Merpro approach.

WELLBANK 2 V 4 MERPRO
FERRARI'S SHIELD 2ND ROUND
SATURDAY 24/3/12 2PM KO(ptaf)
Played some decent enough football in first half but failed to take some good chances inc couple miss of the seasons.. and defensive lapse allowed good finish for Wellbank to take lead.
Second half more intensity and more missed efforts but scored four without reply until conceding late goal as game ran out.
Goals from Sean,Rhys,Daz and eventually "The Grove Chippie"got his deserved goal..
Into Quarter Final with home tie v Newport.

TAYSIDE FIRE BRIGADE 2 V 1 MERPRO
NORTH OF TAY QUARTER FINAL
SATURDAY 17/3/12 2PM KO(ptaf)
Contentious penalty decisions given against to allow TFB into the lead and then denied pen in final minutes mean end to recent unbeaten run and exit in Quarter Finals.
Goal from Scott Graham to equalise.

MERPRO 4 V 0 KELSO
FERRARI'S SHIELD 1ST ROUND
SATURDAY 10/3/12 2PM KO(ptaf)
Goals from Sean,Euan,Craig Gillon(first for Merpro) and Paul for comfortable win.Squad rotation gave chance for "Big Red" up top but great save from GK denied him his goalden moment..into 2nd round with tie v Wellbank(a) awaiting.

CARNOUSTIE YM 0 V 1 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 3/3/12 2PM KO
Merpro started well and had couple of good openings but YM forced match and had best of first half. Second half Merpro pushed on more and kept breaking through but amazingly Boulder shot shy at goal..looking fine then GG sent off for 2nd booking in 72 mins. Down to 10 men for second week in a row then belter of a goal from Jimmir, his first for Merpro, finally puts us ahead. Carnoustie piled on late pressure but great spirit and defensive organisation kept them at bay to clinch important victory.

MERPRO 2 V 1 LOGIE HARP
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 25/02/12 2PM KO
Another Merpro drama..largely in command of game against a compact hard working Logie side hitting on the break but went one down and shortly after reduced to 10 men only to come back stronger with great fightback to win match with two goals in last 7 mins.Goals from Duff Senior and Rhys.

MERPRO 2 V 1 LETHAM UNITED(Perth)
NORTH OF TAY 3RD ROUND
SATURDAY 18/2/12 2PM KO(ptaf)
Good solid performance on a blustery day even by Broomy standards..after an even first half took command of game in a 20 minute spell start of second half.Went two goals up and looking comfortable until freak goal gave Letham impetus to make it frantic last 15 mins inc pen save by Fin to prevent extra time.
Good game played in sporting manner by both sides.
Goals from EuanDuff and Craig Allan
Quarter Final(away) beckons v Tayside Fire Brigade on 17/3/12.

DUNDEE COLLEGE V MERPRO
BREMNER CUP 2ND ROUND
SATURDAY 11/2/12 1.30KO(ptaf)
After weeks of waiting game finally played-started well and totally dominated with some good interplay for first 30 mins in midfield but lacked incisive final pass.College came more into game in second half and opened with a gifted long ball breakaway goal finished well.End to end play thereafter inc Chris header off the bar and eventually equalised in 87 mins to take tie to extra time.Further defensive concentration lapses allowed them to go on and extend lead as we pushed on for comeback.
Disapointing result but credit to College for determination and all the best in forthcoming round.
Goal from Boulder.


SATURDAY 4/2/12
Dundee College match called off again due to frozen pitch.Try again next week.

SATURDAY 28/1/12
Dundee College game called off due to overnight frost after Referree inspection.
(Game recast for next week)

HARRIS FPs 0 v 3 MERPRO
BREMNER CUP 1ST ROUND
SATURDAY 21/01/12 1.30PM KO(ptaf)
Strange match on a difficult surface - spells of lengthy dominance with some good football but never fully finished match off until later in game. Fin having very little to do in goals - only touch of ball in first half was passback.. but good GK saves and some easy chances scorned kept Harris in the match until sealing win later in second half for eventual comfortable win.
Goals from Euan and Craig x 2 inc pen.

SSPP V MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 14/1/12   1.30PM KO
Match called off by (very apologetic) Referee 30 mins before ko due to frostbound pitch - had inspected pitch at 11am and felt game would be playable later in the day..however resulted in wasted journey to Dundee.

BREMNER CUP DRAW
1st Round 21/1/12
HARRIS FP's v MERPRO
(Winners play DUNDEE COLLEGE in next round)

MERPRO 3 V 4 ST JAMES
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 7/1/12 1.30PM KO
Yet another frustrating match outcome due to controversial officiating decision making. Sitting 2-1 up looking reasonably comfortable.Two goals then annoyingly disallowed esp second which looked perfectly fine kept St James in match.
Selective handball decisions then made allowing equaliser and penalty resulting in a sending off and further finished off by blatant offside goal to round off a furious 15 minute spell.
Fought back well with 10 men but not enough in the end.
Goals from Euan,Craig and Ally.

MERPRO AFC WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PLAYERS, SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND THE BACK ROOM FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THE PAST HISTORIC YEAR.
MIDLANDS DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS AND PREMIER LEAGUE PARTICIPATION FOR THE FIRST TIME FROM A MONTROSE AMATEUR SIDE.
A BIG WELL DONE TO ALL THE VARIOUS PLAYERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL INVOLVED IN THE MERPRO FRATERNITY A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY AND CONTENTED NEW YEAR.

MERPRO V ST JAMES
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 17/12/11 1.30PM KO
Match called off again due to heavy overnight frost conditions.
No further Midlands games until 7/1/12.
Will try to arrange some midweek bounce games at Links Park if conditions allow.

NORTH OF TAY CUP DRAW
MERPRO V LETHAM AMATEURS(PERTH)
SATURDAY 18/2/12
(Winners will play either Tayside Fire Brigade/Arbroath HSFPs)

NO GAMES 24/12/11 and 31/12/11

MERPRO V ST JAMES
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 10/12/11 2PM KO
Match called off due to frozen pitch - sides ok but goalmouths/middle area rock hard.
All Premier League matches postponed today.

BANK STREET ATHLETIC 3 V 1 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 3/12/11 2PM KO
Good match with both sides attempting to play some decent football on a quagmire of pitch until ruined by some thuggery near end of game as result of off the ball kicks/punches.Close run game with both sides having some great chances.Bankies had final say as Merpro pushed players forward in closing stages with late goal to kill match and remain unbeaten in league.
Merpro goal from Sean.

BROUGHTY UNITED 4 V 5 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 26/11/11 2PM KO
What a match..yet another Merpro thriller - 3 nil down at half time after series of gift goals given away.However superb second half fightback with wave after wave of relentless probing attacking football. Gave away another soft goal in second half to go 4-2 down but eventually wore down the inspired Broughty GK and defence. Breakthrough was finally made with quick fire double goals to draw level but drama not over as snatched last gasp winner in injury time to set off some team joy.
Goals from Craig(pen),Bad Boy,Sean and Duff junior..


MERPRO 4 V 1 CARNOUSTIE ATHLETIC
NORTH OF TAY 3RD ROUND
SATURDAY 19/11/11   1.30PM KO (ptaf)
Good first half performance completely dominant but only one goal up after some gilt edged chances missed. Second half Carnoustie came back into match and played some good football but gradually got back on top to run out comfortable in the end to move into last 16.
Goals from Sean,Euan(2) and Chris on his full return to action after long lay off.

MERPRO 0 V 2 INVERGOWRIE
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY12/11/11 2PM KO
Smash n grab result clinched with two late goals - frustrating outcome as Merpro largely dominated game but left to rue missed chances - 3 scrambled off line and woodwork hit.
Good football by both sides in an entertaining match.

MERPRO 2 V 6 CARNOUSTIE YM
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 7/11/11 2PM KO
Carnoustie fully deserving of win with impressive slick pass n move display.
Goals from Boulder and GG.

MAFA General Committee meeting 3/11/11 news
Fairmuir SC / Logie Club have both folded from the Association.
In an attempt to have as many matches as possible played over the winter period no matches will be cancelled any earlier than 7pm on a Friday evening - this will allow Match Secretary opportunity to rearrange matches if specific grounds are deemed unplayable.(This mainly applies to those teams who play on Council pitches which are called off on Fridays)
Referees have been instructed not to allow any players onto the field of play either wearing or having taped up any jewellery.All jewellery needs to be removed prior to match.
No Merpro suspensions
Various suspensions handed out inc 3 year ban for player accused of spitting..

LOGIE HARP 3 V 2 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 29/10/11 2PM KO
Disapointing result losing poor goal in last 5 mins from (well spotted gap..) free kick after hard work in second half retrieving match. Went ahead early in first half but good spell from Logie created 2 quick fire goals to take them ahead at half time.
Goals from Ally Duff and Craig Allan in either half.

MERPRO 4 V 3 BROUGHTY UNITED
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 22/10/11 2PM KO
Back to the dramatic matches again..twice came from behind at end of each half with flurry of goals and eventually seal the match with a composed pen finish in the 90th minute.Rollercoaster match with both sides hitting wodwork.Broughty had most possesion and played a lot of good football but Merpro most chances (and squandered a few as well..) bit towsy in the end as tempers flared however Craig Allan kept his composure with free kick and pen to settle the drama.

BANK STREET ATHLETIC 2 V 1 MERPRO
FOSTERS SCOTTISH AMATEUR CUP 2nd ROUND
SATURDAY 15/10/11 2PM KO
Scottish Cup exit after hard fought result - nervous opening with reshaped side due to suspension,injuries and Tartan Army footsoldiers but gradually settled into shape.
Bank Street pressured throughout game and rearguard action with defence playing well but we scorned three really good openings..
Fine goal from Duff Junior in first half to equalise.
(see match report for full details)

NORTH OF TAY CUP DRAW
MERPRO V CARNOUSTIE ATHLETIC
19/11/11

PORTCULLIS 1 V 3 MERPRO
NORTH OF TAY CUP 2nd Round
SATURDAY 8/10/11 2PM KO
Merpro had to make several changes due to Scotland duties / injuries and changed formation but still able to maintain good recent results and run up comfortable victory in the end.
Thanks to Portcullis for aftermatch hospitality.
Goals from Sean,Chuckie..and Paul.(see match report for full details)

RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC 1 V 3 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 1/10/11 2PM KO
Merpro's first Premier League victory to set their league campaign off and running.Early goal after good pressure and could have gone further ahead with some good chances not taken. Riverside equalised but we went further ahead in 40 mins to make it 2-1 at half time.
Riverside applied second half pressure but Merpro always dangerous on breakaway and clinched historic victory with late goal in 83rd min over sporting opponents generally recognised as the top side in Midlands football over past 15 years.
Goals from Boulder(2) and Yeti(see match report for full details)

FOSTERS
SCOTTISH AMATEUR CUP 1st Round
VALE of EARN 1 v 3 MERPRO
24/9/11
Improved second half performance with late surge of goals secured the victory.First half fairly even with both sides having some decent chances but went behind in 40 mins to a stunning strike.Vale had breakaway chances in second half but gradual build up of pressure paid off in the end.
Goals from Boulder,Duff Snr..and Rhys.

NORTH OF TAY CUP 1st ROUND
MERPRO 10 V 0 STAR OF ATHOLL
17/9/11
Merpro hit the goal trail with a comprehensive victory over Perthshire opponents from Blair Atholl.
A couple of quick fire hat tricks from Boulder and Duff Jnr in each half set up the win. Some decent play all round in difficult conditions acknowledged after the match by gracious opponents.Goals Boulder(4),Euan(3)Dean(2) and Daz expertly executed edge of the box volley.

TAYSIDE FIRE BRIGADE 2 V 0 MERPRO
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 10/9/11 2PM KO
Another disapointing result - played reasonably well but well within ourselves as much changed side due to hols,sickness and absentees and as game looked to be heading for draw mistake allowed TFB goal and late second as we chased game.

MERPRO 1 V 6 MENZIESHILL
PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 3/9/11
Groundhog day with decent first half and going ahead just before break and looking good but gave away early soft goals and then debateable offside decisions led to loss of focus and Menzieshill clinical in their finishing.
Craig's tapped in goal on the line as Dean's effort was probably going in..

MERPRO 0 V 5 NCR
PREMIER LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY 31/8/11 6.30PM KO
Even first half with match in the balance but poor second half allowed NCR to dominate and run out emphatic winners.

MERPRO 0 V 2 SSPP
PREMIER LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY 24/8/11 6.30PM KO
Merpro's first Premier League match.
Good match,no contoversy with both sides testing each other out with passing football in an even game.SSPP took advantage of a 10 min spell mid second half when Merpro lost bit of tempo and scored to capitalise.Merpro came close with Craig Allan shot off bar in first half and despite disapointment with the defeat played well. Good referee.

NCR 4 V 0 MERPRO
MARQUEE TROPHY
SATURDAY 20/8/11 2PM KO
Poor display and NCR fully deserving of win.

MERPRO 3 V 4 MENZIESHILL
MARQUEE TROPHY
WEDNESDAY 17/8/11 6.30PM KO
Good match with both sides playing some excellent football at times.
Merpro on top but kept throwing it away with Menzieshill efficiently clinical - some great goals and loads of chances to kill game off.
Goals from Craig, Rhys(goal of the season contender)and Euan.

MERPRO 3 V 5 SS PETER & PAUL
MARQUEE TROPHY
SATURDAY 13/8/11 2PM KO
SSPP snatched the points today in an infuriating match largely due to some very contentious selective decision making.With Merpro leading 2-1 and the match progressing well in our favour a Merpro player was sent off for foul and abusive language(sic) incredible in the context of the game..after querying about SSPP not being 12 yards from a free kick..
SSPP galvanised hit back and went 3-2 up till we equalised but late goals gave the visitors the spoils.Both sides had good spells playing decent football and we had some good chances to kill off match but overall left with sense of injustice at result and decisions made..Goals from Craig, Dean and Scotney.

MARQUEE TROPHY LEAGUE CUP SECTION
MENZIESHILL NCR SS PETER & PAUL

Merpro have been busy in the close season adding to the squad with some new signings.
Aiden Pert and Connor Brown have returned to the team after another professional season under their belts with Montrose FC U'19s.Dean Sellar also returns after a couple of seasons playing with Welfare side Black Abbot.Goalkeeper Steven Gall steps up from Welfare side Neptune after training most of last season with Merpro and Jamie Lownie has strapped himself up to sign from the Golf Inn.Scott Pithie previously a regular in the Fife Kingdom Amateur league will be available between his offshore working commitments and finally John Murdoch "happiest man alive" after resigning for the Merpro,(you should have seen the size of the smile..!)after discovering the joys of management last season with Montrose Amateurs...

Pre season matches.
Mixed bag of results with fluctuating performance levels but allowed chance to experiment with new players and systems.

Neptune 2 v 10 Merpro
Thursday 21/7/11
Balwyllo
Goals from Euan(3)Craig(2)Scotney(2)Sean(1)Rhys(1)Dean (1)
(Missed pens x 2....)

Arbroath Harp 0 v 3 Merpro
Saturday 23/7/11
McDonald Park
Fine footballing performance with lots of good passing interplay,
Goals from Dean Craig and Paul.

Merpro 4 v 5 Arbroath HSFPs
Saturday 30/7/11
Roselea Broomfield Park
Lots of players missing and a woeful first half allowed the young FPs to play some good fast football leaving Merpro 4 nil down at half time...however a much improved second half brought game back to 4-4 only to concede a sloppy goal in final minute.
Goals from Dean(2) Scotney Craig (pen)

Strathmore 4 v 2 Merpro
Wednesday 3/8/11
Padanaram
Game of two halves..another poor first half performance overpowered in early stages and 3 nil down half time this time..!
Second half changed formation and began to 'fight back' and with signs of improvement but allowed another late gifted goal.
Goals from Craig(2)(inc 1 pen)

Dundee College 1 v 3 Merpro
Saturday 6/8/11
Gardyne Road
At last a 90 minute all round focussed display with some decent performances and solid runout for all.
Goals from Euan Dean and Craig(pen)

MIDLANDS 2010-11 SEASON

Merpro AFC would like to thank Merpro Ltd, The Black Abbot, GSK,
Guthrie Bros, R.Coull and Son, RK Tool Hire and all the various people who have contributed to the sponsorship and provided continuing support for the team during season 2010-11.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: GRAEME ALLAN / CRAIG ALLAN
PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR : CRAIG ALLAN
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR : EUAN DUFF / RHYS GREIG
TOP GOALSCORER : SCOTT GRAHAM
GOAL OF THE YEAR : CHRIS MILNE
MISS(ES) OF THE SEASON : EUAN DUFF

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MERPRO 2 V 2 NEWPORT (aet)
(NEWPORT WIN 5-4 PENALTY KICKS)
GRAY TROPHY FINAL
SATURDAY 4/6/11 2PM KO
CRAIGIE PARK DUNDEE
Drama continued to follow the 'Merpro young guns' right to the end of the 2010/11 season..after yet another rollercoaster of a match Newport managed to snatch the victory out of Merpro's grasp to take the Cup back across the Tay to Fife.
Newport started the match well and had most of the early play.Merpro clawed their way back into the match after going 2 goals down with a Craig Allan deflected shot looping over the GK.This galvanished Merpro and they finally freed themselves up and began to click and then dominated the match to equalise two minutes from the end with goal from Daz to force extra time.
Merpro continued to pummel a now weary Newport but frustratingly somehow contrived to miss chance after chance and loads more..!
In between all this was a very controversial penalty awarded by the Assistant to Newport saved by Hendo adding to the excitement ...
Penalties produced even more drama with Campbell, Craig,Sean and Paul converting and with Hendo again saving a Newport penalty up stepped Daz to attempt to finish the job...he calmly sent the GK the wrong way but the ball slid just agonisingly wide... into sudden death with Nicol's pen saved and a Newport conversion clinching the tie.
As the Midlands President George Burton said at the presentation the spectators "got their monies worth"
Congratulations to Newport and all the best for next season.

Merpro AFC would like to thank all the supporters who travelled through to watch and gave us great support - it was great to hear the roars when we scored.

MERPRO V HARRIS FPs
DIVISION 1
MONDAY 30/5/11 7PM KO
(Harris have conceded match and we have been awarded points to complete our Division 1 fixtures.)

MORGAN FPs 1 v 1 MERPRO aet
(MERPRO WIN 7-6 PENALTY KICKS)
GRAY TROPHY SEMI FINAL
SATURDAY 28/5/11 2PM KO
Victory ground out today in end to end match but not at our sparkling best. Veteran GK Wilson called into action to cover between the sticks.Morgan took the lead in first half and eventually equalised in second half but despite pressure unable to finish match off.
Goal from Boulder and Pens scored by Campbell,Craig,Sean,Paul,Jharone,Nicol and winner by Daz.
Cup Final v Newport next week.

Presented with Division 1 League Shield by Midlands President prior to the match.

NEWPORT 5 V 5 MERPRO
DIVISION 1
WEDNESDAY 25/5/11 7PM KO
Defences on top...! Cavalcade of goals in a wide open frenetic match which was anything but end of season fare.
Both sides attacking at will and more often as not scoring as well..some cracking goals inc a 40 yard wonder strike from the Yeti..Merpro 3-1 up looking comfortable then Newport storm back to lead 4-3 and continued exchanges therafter till everbody got fed up and went home at 5 apiece....
Goals from Bad Boy(2),Boulder,Sean and Craig.

MORGAN FPs v MERPRO
GRAY TROPHY SEMI FINAL
MONDAY 23/5/11 7PM KO
Match called off due to the tornado..

DUNDEE UNIVERSITY 1 V 4 MERPRO
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 21/5/11 2PM KO
CHAMPIONS...victory today seals the title.
Despite winning what was effectively 'title decider' last week 2 points were still needed to confirm the title.Got off to perfect start with early goal after 5 minutes.
University came back well into match with wind advantage but in second half we took off and ran out convincing winners.
Goals from Euan, Honey Monster(2) and Campbell's first goal for 'the Merpro' !
Superb effort over the season and a thoroughly deserved well done to all in the Merpro camp.
"good times never seen so good.."..

MERPRO 2 V 0 LOGIE HARP
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 14/5/11 2PM KO
Hard fought victory gives Merpro massive advantage in title race.First half under the cosh against strong wind and Logie dominated.Merpro defence held firm and different game in second half as tables turned.
Two quick goals early in half set up the victory to extend lead to 7 points with 3 games left to play.
Goals from Craig Allan pen and low shot inside box after good work on both occasions from Euan Duff.

MERPRO 4 V 1 MORGAN FPs
DIVISION 1
WEDNESDAY 11/5/11 7PM KO
Promotion secured to the Premier League tonight with another good win against an improved Morgan side. Again good all round performance and ran out comfortable in the second half despite missing heaps of opportunities and yet another miss of the year contender...
Goals from Craig(2),Paul and Jharone.
Well done lads great achievement !

MERPRO 4 V 1 FC CLAYPOTTS
GRAY TROPHY 2ND ROUND
SATURDAY 7/5/11 2PM KO
Very good performance against side who made it difficult the previous week.
Some smooth excellent pass and move and eventually chances taken to run comfortable winners to move into semi final v Lowson/Morgan.
Goals from Grove Chippie(2), Craig and Honey Monster..

MERPRO 0 V 2 NEWPORT
DIVISION 1
WEDNESDAY 4/5/11 7PM KO
Both sides contributing to a good
footballing match.Merpro created a few chances but cutting edge lacking.Newport clinical with their few chances and dogged second half defending kept Merpro at bay to inflict only second league defeat of the season..

FC CLAYPOTTS 2 V 3 MERPRO
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 30/4/11 2PM KO
Bit of a re run of midweek match with a few added thrills thrown in..good opening creating chances at will,went 1-0 up,Claypotts GK Seaton pulling off great saves then defensive slip gifts goal away.Claypotts then on top but into second half go ahead straight from ko looking good again then sending off for hand ball on goaline and Claypotts convert pen to make it 2-2 and down to 10 men..keep attacking formation and get reward with good combination goal.Then backs to the proverbial brick wall as bombarded for rest of the game..but held out...goals from Craig, Sean and Euan.


ARBROATH CSC 2 V 4 MERPRO
DIVISION 1
WEDNESDAY 27/4/11 6.30PM KO
Yet another thriller tonight eventually triumphing with some late goals after another rollercoaster..fantastic start with 2 goals in first 2 minutes then creating and missing good chances to kill match off. Arbroath snatched one back with Gall and then in second half equalised and we took bit of a pummeling but came through to pick up game again in end with two goals in last 10 minutes to win .
Goals from Euan,Sean,Craig and Paul Duncan's first ever for Merpro proudly broadcasted on Facebook !


DUNDEE UNIVERSITY V MERPRO
GRAY TROPHY 1st Round
SATURDAY 23/4/11 2PM KO
Match called off by University as unable to raise a side for the game.

DOUGLAS SC 3 V 3 MERPRO
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 16/4/11 2PM KO
Dramatic rollercoaster of a match.
Douglas better side in first half and led 2-0 at half time although Merpro had the most chances.Merpro galvanised in second half and scored in 46th minute only for Douglas to go up the park and score in the 47th minute...Merpro refused to give up and piled on the pressure and overall on chances created should have taken all full points but came up against an inspired Douglas keeper who had an excellent match.
Cracking game with both sides deserving credit on a difficult pitch.
Goals from Euan,Sean and Craig(pen)
(Hendo also saved pen to add to it all)


MERPRO 1 V 1 LOWSON UNITED
DIVISION 1
WEDNESDAY 13/4/11 6.30PM KO
Draw takes us back to top of the league..went ahead early with Jharone goal and looked likely to score a few more but for second game in a row failed to capitalise on chances created.
Lowson worked hard as always but rarely threatened until got break of ball and snapped up their chance efficiently late in 2nd half to grab share of the spoils.

MERPRO 3 V 3 TAYSIDE FIRE BRIGADE (aet)
(TFB won 4-2 on pens)
BREMNER CUP QUARTER FINAL
SATURDAY 9/4/11 2PM KO
Bremner Cup run comes to a disapointing end.Good attacking game with both sides GK's making excellent saves.'Firies' started well and went ahead on two occasions but we came back each time and eventually went into the lead.However sat back on lead and TFB equalised two minutes into injury time to take match to extra time. Merpro created overall more chances and hit the woodwork but credit to opponents who we wish well in the next round.
Goals from Craig, Barry and Euan.
Pen goals scored by Craig/Chris with misses from Sean/Barry.

FC POLONIA 0 V 1 MERPRO
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 2/4/11
  Frustrating scrappy match but managed to overcome a perfectly good disallowed goal,dubious decisons and a sending off to grind out the win. On top for most of the match but needed late og goal 5 mins from time. Down to 10 men with 15 mins to go as Rhys sent off for 2 bookings - despite this continued to attack and got deserved reward.

MERPRO 6 V 1 MICHELIN ATHLETIC
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 26/3/11
Decent all round performance rounded of with the "youngsters" taking their chances to bag a few goals. Brilliant second goal with touch passing move from half way line.
Goals from Euan(3),Jharone(2) and pensioner.. Craig Allan.
Thanks to match sponsor R Coull and Son


MERPRO 2 V 0 DUNDEE UNIVERSITY
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 19/3/11
Not a flowing performance but a solid grinding win.
Bit less spectacular than last weeks match...started well and had a few early good chances. As game progressed mostly on top but never fully comfortable till eventually two second half headers from Craig Allan and Darren Cruickshank sealed the full points. Takes us back top of the league again.
Thanks to match sponsor Mr Motivator...

ST JAMES 6 V 6 MERPRO (aet)
(MERPRO won 3-2 pens)
BREMNER CUP 3RD ROUND 2PM KO
SATURDAY 12/3/11
Monster of a match with defences well on top..! Some crackin' goals and attacking football from both sides and a never say die spirit from Merpro to come back twice from two goals down.
St James quickly came fast out of the blocks dominating with early pressure and scored after 2 minutes.Merpro equalised after 15 minutes but went into half time 3-1 down.Merpro came back into match with quick fire double in second half to level.
Merpro went ahead with early goal in extra time and looked fitter likelier side to win but St James came back and went 6-4 ahead with 10 minutes to play.
Merpro pushed extra players up top and fought back again with two late goals in last 7 minutes to take match to pens and eventually win 3-2 on pens.
Goals from Boulder(3),Daz,
a brilliant mazy run from half way from Iniesta and Euan two mins from the end to equalise.
Pens scorers:Iniesta,Honey Monster and Puyol...(Xavi missed...)and Daz spared from having to take last pen.
Hendo saved one and two missed by St James.
Credit to both sides for playing some great attacking football on a greasy surface.
Quarter Final v Douglas SC/TFB.


MERPRO V DUNDEE UNIVERSITY
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 5/3/11
Game called off - University bus broke down.

MIDWEEK MATCHES DUE TO START MONDAY 11/4/11

CUP DRAWS
BREMNER CUP
ST JAMES V MERPRO

GRAY TROPHY
DUNDEE UNIVERSITY V MERPRO

Referee's notepad ..
GG x6,Xavi x3,Iniesta x3,Reeso x2,Yeti x2,Fin x2,Baz x1,Euan x1

LOGIE HARP 3 V 2 MERPRO
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 26/2/11
Merpro's long unbeaten League run since May 2010 comes to an end with a mixture of scorned chances,slippery surface,poor defending and the loss of controversial goal in last minute.
Despite the result remain in top position on goal difference.
Goals from Boulder (2).
Well done lads for the long league run only lost 2 league matches since January 2010 a great credit to you all..

NB. Re-arranged fixture
ARBROATH CSC V MERPRO
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 19/2/11
Match off both Hercules Den and alternative @ Friockheim not playable.

LOGIE HARP V MERPRO
DIVISION 1 2 PM KO
SATURDAY 12/2/11
Game called off due to waterlogged conditions.

MERPRO 6 V 2 MORGAN FPs
BREMNER CUP 2ND ROUND 1.30PM KO
SATURDAY 5/2/11
Another decent win with some cracking play at times tho bit profligate wi the chances in the first half...kept Morgan in the game and they hit back just before break but second half chances tucked away fine and convincing in the end.
Oh and a brilliant miss o the season contender to add to it all...
Goals spread around by Rhys,Boulder,Euan,'Robson',Christie and CMilne.

MERPRO V LOGIE HARP
SATURDAY 29/01/11
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
(match off due to hard frost)

ARBROATH HSFPs 1 v 2 MERPRO
VICTORIA PARK
SATURDAY 22/1/11
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
Hard fought dogged win ground out today on a greasy, tight and bumpy pitch with only brief snatches of our recent fluent play.Goals from Xavi and Jharone put us two up before a late deflected goal made it a bit of a torrid end to the game.

CHRISTIE SIGNS UP AGAIN
Last seasons top goalscorer Craig Christie has resigned on the dotted line after securing his release from Stoneywood AFC.

MERPRO 4 V 1 FC CLAYPOTTS
SATURDAY 15/1/11
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
Strong start to the New Year with an impressive performance - keeps us top of the league.Some good clinical finishing with an amazing never to be forgotten goal from the Golden Boy himself...Boulder(2) GG and CMilne scorers.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL IN THE MERPRO FRATERNITY
THANKS TO THE SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, PLAYERS AND THE BACK
ROOM FOR MAKING 2010 A MEMORABLE YEAR.

MERPRO V FC CLAYPOTTS
SATURDAY 8/1/11
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
GAME OFF YET AGAIN...
(SundAY 5's @ SPoRtS cENTRe 5pm)
MERPRO V FC CLAYPOTTS
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
SATURDAY 18/12/10
(same fixture- give it another try)
GAME OFF...
CHRiSTMAS NiGHT OUT
SATURDAY 11/12/10
SoME FOoD
& DRiNK
and a few convivial pleasantries...

Same fixture again this week..
MERPRO V FC CLAYPOTTS
SATURDAY 11/12/2010
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
(match off again.. Midlands Association have postponed ALL matches this weekend)

(TRY AGAIN THIS WEEK)
MERPRO V FC CLAYPOTTS
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 4/12/10 2PM KO
(game off..)

MERPRO V FC CLAYPOTTS
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 27/11/10 2PM KO
(game off..)

LOGIE HARP V MERPRO
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 20/11/10 2PM KO
(match off)
Still top of league after results today.

MERPRO 5 V 0 DOUGLAS SPORTS CLUB
DIVISION 1
SATURDAY 13/11/10 2PM KO
Cracking match and superb result.Both sides playing well constantly attacking each other in a fast flowing game at a high tempo. Merpro excellent first half display with hard working pressurising play all round and some clinical finishing set up the victory.
Goals from Euan,Boulder,Daz and a Yeti double maintains the top spot.

LOWSON UNITED 2 V 1 MERPRO (aet)
NORTH OF TAY ROUND 2
SATURDAY 30/10/10 2PM KO
Bit of a disapointing game all round, slow pace to start, mixed bag of missed chances and clearances off the line, fluffed GK clearances...and lacking the necessary guile with the final pass to finish off the match. Lowson understrength but dogged defensive display and wonder cross shot strike 5 mins from end of extra time takes them into next round. Euan capped energetic display with well taken poachers goal. Veteran Friedel called back into action to keep up his record of having played in every Merpro season since forming 28 years ago.


MICHELIN ATHLETIC 1 V 5 MERPRO
SATURDAY 23/10/10
DIVISION 1 2PM KO
Great start with goal in first minute but good fightback from Michelin and levelled the score.Second half eventually took our chances and ran out comfortable in last 20 minutes. Win takes us back to top of the league after weekend of strange results.
Goals from Boulder(2), Euan, Sean and Craig.


MERPRO 3 V 4 COLDSIDE UNITED
FOSTERS SCOTTISH AMATEUR CUP 2nd ROUND
SATURDAY 1/10/10 2PM KO
No away trip in Scottish this year combination of missed chances+++,lapses in concentration and some dubious officiating decisions ( best dive seen in a game since Breed's v Wellbank few years back..) allowed Coldside to maintain their unbeaten run.
A very open match with goals from Euan, Konan and Puyol.

TAY VALLEY SHIELD FINAL
MERPRO 2 V 5 DOUGLAS SPORTS CLUB
SATURDAY 9th OCTOBER 2010
BROOMFIELD PARK 2PM KO
A disappointing display only occasionally reached recent levels of performance, conceded soft goals and unable to convert chances.Goals from Boulder and Nicol.
Douglas played well and ran out worthy winners in the end.

Merpro AFC would like to express gratitude and thanks to all the support who turned out it was most appreciated-apologies we were not able to get the result...
Thanks also to Roy/Stuart and fellow committee men @Roselea for setting up the venue.
(Douglas have also expressed their public gratitude on Midlands Guestbook)

Team night out this Saturday 2/10/10
Meet in Black Abbot 6.30 onwards

Merpro have received a bye in 1st round of the Scottish Amateur Cup and will play a home tie v Coldside United in 2nd round on 16/10/10

MERPRO 6 V 2 FC POLONIA
SATURDAY 2/10/10
DIVISION 1 2PM KO


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