Clubs are reminded of Rule 16 (Notes 2), therefore clubs with outstanding fixtures are requested to inform the Grades Secretary (David Jones 01224 822835) of their rescheduled arrangements before Tuesday 18th August 2009. Thanks

Would the following Clubs please advise DMJ:

Stonehaven v Mannofield
2nd St Ronald v 2nd AGSFP

With just two weeks of the regular season remaining, and the title and relegation issues in Grade 1 seemingly decided, attention is focussing on who will step up along with Grammar FPs to Grade 1 next season.

Queens Cross, Methlick, 2^nd Cults and Caledonian all remain in the mix; and the chances of Crathie cannot be entirely discounted, particularly if mergers result in their being a third promotion spot from the lower divisions.  While Queens Cross will fancy their chances away to bottom side 2^nd Kintore therefore, the games at Allan Park between 2^nd Cults and Grammar, and at Lairds between Methlick and Caledonian could well prove crucial.

Things look slightly clearer in Grade 3 with Anchorians now surely virtually sure of the title, and 2^nd Gordonians to go up with them; while at the foot it looks like Dunecht, or possibly Turriff, to go down with Kemnay.

Grade 4 is far more tightly contested with long-time leaders, 2^nd Grammar, having slipped to third behind last weeks Johnston Cup finalists Queens Cross and St Ronald, with Huntly Highlanders poised to possibly upset the Queens Cross charge for promotion at Harlaw.

Sunday sees the delayed second Aberdeenshire Cup semi-final as Ellon try to deprive Bon Accord of a place in this year’s final on September 5^th against Cults; while Queens Cross will seek to retain the Bon Accord Cup they narrowly took off Methlick last season when they take on 2^nd Cults at Inverurie