Highland League football: Formartine want title say

ROSS Bremner believes under-achieving Formartine United can still have a major say in the title race.

Steve Paterson’s side – who earned a point in a 1-1 draw away to under-achievers Deveronvale – have started gathering momentum but are unlikely candidates for the crown after a poor start.

Goalkeeper Bremner, 32, said: “Hopefully, the second half of the season will be far better than the first. All we want to do is try to get as close as possible to the pack at the top.”

Elsewhere, the weather beat Forres, with their trip to Fort William postponed.

Cove Rangers and Nairn County took advantage, each coming from behind to beat Brora and Rothes respectively.

While the joint-second top sides cut Forres Mechanics’ lead to five points, the Can Cans have two games in hand.

Russell Guild hit Huntly’s winner in a five-goal thriller against Fraserburgh.

Lossiemouth’s journey to Wick was postponed by heavy rain, but champions Buckie grafted for a revival with a Martin Charlesworth double decisive in a 3-2 win over visitors Clach.

Inverurie won 4-0 at home to bottom side Strathspey, while Keith beat hosts Turriff 3-0.