2012–13 Brechin City F.C. season explained

Season:2012–13
Manager:Jim Weir (Until 29 September 2012)
Ray McKinnon (From 9 October 2012)
Chairman:Ken Ferguson
League Result:Third place
League Topscorer:
Alan Trouten (17)
Season Topscorer:
Andy Jackson (20)
Alan Trouten (20)
Highest Attendance:4,123 vs Rangers
Challenge Cup
29 July 2012
Lowest Attendance:401 vs Stranraer
Second Division
23 April 2013
Nextseason:2013–14

The 2012–13 season was Brechin City's seventh consecutive season in the Scottish Second Division, having been relegated from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 2005–06 season.[1] Brechin also competed in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

Summary

Season

Brechin finished third in the Scottish Second Division,[2] entering the play-offs losing 4–3 to Alloa Athletic on aggregate in the Semi-final and remained in the Scottish Second Division.[3] They reached the first round of the Challenge Cup,[4] the first round of the League Cup[5] and the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.[6]

Management

They began the season under the management of Jim Weir.[7] On 29 September 2012,[8] Weir was sacked by the club following poor results.[9] Andy Millen and Kevin McGowne took over in caretaker capacities on 30 September 2012 following Weir's departure.[9] The pair were in charge for the match against Arbroath the following week.[10] On 9 October 2012, Ray McKinnon was appointed as the new manager, taking over with Brechin third from bottom.[11]

Stadium

Due to drainage problems at Glebe Park causing a string of postponements[12] and with available dates to play the postponed fixtures running out[13] Brechin took the decision to play two[14] [15] home ties at Station Park.[16] This was done in an effort to avoid further postponements.[13]

Results & fixtures

Scottish Second Division

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Second Division.

Scottish Challenge Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Challenge Cup.

Scottish League Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish League Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Cup.

Player statistics

Squad

Last updated 11 May 2013 [17] [18] |}

a. Includes other competitive competitions, including the play-offs and the Challenge Cup.

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches.

Last updated 11 May 2013

NationPositionNameSecond DivisionOtherLeague CupScottish CupTotal
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GKMichael Andrews0100000001
GKCraig Nelson0000000000
GKBen Tough0000000000
DFJonathan Brown7000000070
DFRoss Fisher0000000000
DFGraham Hay5010000060
DFGerry McLauchlan111000100112
DFPaul McLean80101010110
DFEwan Moyes90201010130
DFIan Murray0000000000
DFAlex Pursehouse1000000010
DFGareth Rodger1000000010
DFScott Webster0000000000
MFGarry Brady0000000000
MFGreg Cameron2000000020
MFDavid Crawford0000000000
MFRyan Ferguson1000000010
MFGary Fusco8100000081
MFJordan Lowdon1000000010
MFCraig Molloy4000000040
MFAaron Murdoch0000000000
MFAllan Smith0000000000
MFJonny Stewart2000000010
MFRyan Stewart0010000010
MFAlan Trouten7010001090
FWKurtis Byrne2000000020
FWDerek Carcary0000000000
FWScott Dalziel0000000000
FWAndy Jackson4000000040
FWBeau Longridge0000000000
FWDavid McKenna1000000010

Team statistics

Division summary

Transfers

Players in

PlayerToFee
Andy Jackson Greenock Morton[19] Free[20]
Scott Dalziel East FifeFree[21]
LivingstonFree[22]
Alan Trouten Ayr UnitedFree
Ben ToughFree AgentFree
MontroseFree
Jonny Stewart Heart of MidlothianFree
Ryan Stewart Heart of MidlothianFree
Aaron Murdoch Heart of MidlothianFree
Kurtis Byrne Ross CountyLoan[23]
Ross Fisher KilmarnockLoan
Allan Smith Dunfermline AthleticLoan[24]
Graham Hay Lochee UnitedLoan[25]
Graham Hay Lochee UnitedFree[26]
Alex Pursehouse KilmarnockFree[27]
Gareth Rodger St JohnstoneLoan[28]
Ryan Ferguson Dundee UnitedLoan

Players out

PlayerToFee
Charlie King Forfar Athletic[29] Free[30]
Paul McManus East Fife F.C.Free[31]
Jim Lister DumbartonFree[32]
Mick Dunlop StranraerFree[33]
Bryan Hodge StenhousemuirFree[34]
Scott Buist StenhousemuirFree
David McClune Stirling AlbionFree[35]
Craig Mitchell NewburghFree[36]
David Scott Forfar AthleticFree[37]
Ben Tough LuncartyLoan[38]
Scott Dalziel Berwick RangersFree[39]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scottish Football Season 2005/06 . . 10 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121216051935/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/stats/records/league-championship/league-tables/2000-2007/200506 . 16 December 2012 .
  2. Web site: 2012/13 Scottish Second League Table . . espnfc.com . 1 July 2013.
  3. Web site: Alloa Athletic scraped into the First Division play off final despite being given a fright by visitors Brechin City . . bbc.co.uk . 11 May 2013 . 1 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Brechin City 1-2 Rangers . . bbc.co.uk . 29 July 2012 . 1 July 2013.
  5. Web site: Brechin City lost their second cup tie in six days . . bbc.co.uk . 4 August 2012 . 1 July 2013.
  6. Web site: St Mirren F.C. v Brechin City F.C. . . scottishfa.co.uk . 1 December 2012 . 1 July 2013.
  7. Web site: Brechin City part company with manager Jim Weir after away defeat . . sport.stv.tv . 30 September 2012 . 30 September 2012.
  8. Web site: Club and Manager Part Company . . brechincity.com . 29 September 2012 . 30 September 2012.
  9. Web site: Brechin City part company with manager Jim Weir . . BBC Sport . 30 September 2012 . 30 September 2012.
  10. News: Arbroath-Brechin City Preview . brechincity.com . Brechin City F.C. . 4 October 2012 . 9 October 2012 .
  11. News: Ray McKinnon becomes Brechin City manager . BBC Sport . British Broadcasting Corporation . 9 October 2012 . 9 October 2012 .
  12. Web site: Brechin offer fans reduced entry prices . . scottishfootballleague.com . 15 February 2013 . 24 March 2013.
  13. Web site: Weather won’t let up at Glebe Park . Brechin Advertiser . brechinadvertiser.co.uk . 24 March 2013 . 24 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070204/http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/weather-won-t-let-up-at-glebe-park-1-2849362 . 4 March 2016 . dead . dmy-all .
  14. Web site: Ayr fixture switched to Forfar . . brechincity.com . 20 March 2013 . 2 April 2013.
  15. Web site: Queen's game switched to Forfar . . brechincity.com . 25 March 2013 . 2 April 2013.
  16. Web site: Brechin move the venue of their match with Ayr to Forfar . . bbc.co.uk . 20 March 2013 . 24 March 2013.
  17. Web site: Soccerbase Team Stats . 10 May 2012.
  18. Web site: Brechin Players . . 9 May 2012.
  19. News: Players axed at Morton . . 8 May 2012 . 18 May 2012 . Steele . Russell.
  20. Web site: Andy Jackson Signs Up . . 18 May 2012 . 18 May 2012.
  21. Web site: Latest Signing Scott Dalziel . . 15 June 2012 . 18 June 2012.
  22. Web site: Seven up for Weir . Brechin Advertiser . brechinadvertiser.co.uk . 28 July 2012 . 30 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131112213640/http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/seven-up-for-weir-1-2429170 . 2013-11-12 . dead .
  23. News: Squad additions . brechincity.com . . 28 September 2012 . 28 September 2012 .
  24. Web site: Queens prove too strong for City . Brechin Advertiser . brechinadvertiser.co.uk . 26 September 2012 . 23 October 2012 . https://archive.today/20130113232704/http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/queens-prove-too-strong-for-city-1-2545700 . 2013-01-13 . dead .
  25. News: McKinnon signs Hay . scottishfootballleague.com . . 6 November 2012 . 7 November 2012 .
  26. Web site: Graham Hay signs up to Season end . brechincity.com . 4 January 2013 . 4 January 2013.
  27. Web site: Alex Pursehouse . . brechincity.com . 15 March 2013 . 2 April 2013.
  28. Web site: City Sign Two Young Players on Loan . . brechincity.com . 29 March 2013 . 2 April 2013.
  29. News: Swankie rejects Lichties in favour of Forfar . . 6 June 2012 . 6 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120609022449/http://www.arbroathherald.co.uk/sport/swankie-rejects-lichties-in-favour-of-forfar-1-2340436 . 2012-06-09 . dead .
  30. Web site: Changes ahead for Brechin City . Brechin Advertiser . 9 May 2012 . 10 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092250/http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/changes-ahead-for-brechin-city-1-2281428 . 4 March 2016 . dead . dmy-all .
  31. Web site: Hat-trick for McManus at East Fife . . 22 May 2012 . 22 May 2012 . https://archive.today/20120918124622/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/hat-trick-for-mcmanus-at-east-fife/ . 2012-09-18 . dead .
  32. News: Two join the Sons . https://archive.today/20130102094007/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3969 . dead . 2 January 2013 . dumbartonfootballclub.com . Dumbarton F.C. . 24 May 2012 . 25 May 2012 .
  33. Web site: Blues take the Mick - Twice! . . 6 June 2012 . 6 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160313053515/http://stranraerfc.org/index.php/9-uncategorised/212-blues-take-the-mick-twice . 13 March 2016 . dead .
  34. Web site: Player Signings - Bryan Hodge & Scot Buist . . 8 June 2012 . 8 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035753/http://www.stenhousemuirfc.com/news/2012/06/08/775/ . 4 March 2016 . dead . dmy-all .
  35. Web site: Stirling bring in youth and experience . . 13 June 2012 . 14 June 2012.
  36. News: SJFA News Wednesday, 13 June 2012 . . . 13 June 2012 . 19 June 2012 .
  37. Web site: Campbell keeps Campbell and adds Scott . . 21 June 2012 . 21 June 2012.
  38. Web site: Smith returns to East End Park . . scottishfootballleague.com . 23 October 2012 . 23 October 2012.
  39. Web site: Rangers seek views of fans over league restructure . Berwick Advertiser . berwick-advertiser.co.uk . 5 February 2013 . 5 February 2013 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191836/http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/sport/football/berwick-rangers/rangers-seek-views-of-fans-over-league-restructure-1-2774584 . dead .

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