Mechanics tick over nicely

GARRY Tweedie’s hat-trick helped Forres Mechanics see off Cove Rangers 5-1 in what is looking like a surprise title bid.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Oct 2011, 00:37 BST

Forres have not won a Highland League title since 1986 – but look the real deal this season.

Tweedie struck after 90 seconds when keeper Stuart Knight’s punt was knocked into his path 12 yards from goal.

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Jordan Leyden rounded the keeper to level for Cove after 13 minutes, but two more goals from Tweedie and strikes by Lee Fraser and Kyle Scott completed the rout.

Nairn County slipped three points adrift in second place after being held 2-2 at home to Turriff.

Lossiemouth moved into third place after a 2-0 home win against Fort William, while Deveronvale thrashed Strathspey 5-1.

Formartine slumped 2-0 at home to Wick, and Brora gained their first away victory of the season, beating Rothes 3-1 at Mackessack Park.

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