Online application form to join the NUFC Red & Black Double Draw.
Joining the draw is a simple 2 step process which must be followed carefully.
Step 1: fill in the following form
Purpose
The purpose of the above lottery club is to raise funds to help with the ongoing running costs of NUFC. The money will be paid into the Newmachar United bank account and used to meet financial outlays during the season to allow the Club to provide the best matchday facilities and kit, training equipment and to help with future improvements on and off the field to allow us to maintain standards throughout the football club.
Rules
1. For a cost of £15 per month participants will have two chances of winning a prize as firstly you’ll be allocated one number as your membership number and this will be entered into all the Members Random Draws during the year. Secondly you will select 4 numbers from a grid of 24 numbers and these numbers will be entered into a Weekly Lotto number draw.
2. A draw will be made weekly, every Saturday using a random number generator.
3. The prizes will be apportioned as £50 weekly first prize for the Members Random Draw and £100 weekly first prize for the Weekly Lotto numbers draw. This is based on 100 members so if there are more members then the prize money will be increased proportionately.
4. There will be a one off Christmas Members Random Draw with 5 prizes of £250, £125, £75, £50 and £25. These prizes are based on 100 members and will be increased proportionately if more members.
5. The Red & Black club is a private lottery and is open to all players, committee, supporters, family members and friends of anyone associated with Newmachar United Football Club. Anyone aged 16 or over can join.
6. No limit on numbers per household.
7. Payments must be made by monthly standing order/direct debit. One month’s notice is required for cancellation
8. Member’s numbers will only be entered if their subscription is up to date.
9. If a member has no valid reason for missing a payment, their number may be sold to someone else.
10. The draw shall be made by a representative of Newmachar United Football Club after each game.
11. The winning numbers will be posted on Newmachar United Football Club’s social media platforms and will be paid within one week of the draw at the latest.
12. The Red & Black Double Draw will be run by Newmachar United Football Club. In case of any dispute the decision of the committee is final.
14. Unless otherwise advised, a member will be deemed to have left the Red & Black Double Draw if a subscription renewal remains unpaid for a period of one month.
15. If a winner cannot be contacted, the winnings will be placed into Newmachar United Football Club funds after six months.
Split
The money raised will be split evenly between prize money and club funds.
Promoters
The Club designated members responsible for the scheme will be Brian Johnston and Ryan Rodger.
Start of Scheme
The scheme will begin as of the first Saturday in August 2024 and will run weekly therefrom.
Join the Draw here
Machar get their man!
We have today completed the signing of Mikey Bruce!
Mikey has spent the last 4 years at Dyce and prior to that was at Banchory St Ternan where he worked under our management. He spent a months on loan with us last season and now makes it permanent. He’ll wear shirt number #9 and he’s sponsored by the Machar Ultras & Aberdeen & District K9 Training.
Mikey said on his signing.
Buzzing to get going and work under the management team of Ewan, Andy & Clare again. I love the Ultras and it’s great group of boys. Delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started up at Huntly on Wednesday.
The gaffer was equally please and we caught up with him too.
Mikey is a great addition to our squad. He comes with great experience and i know what he can do. It’s the type of player we need to be signing to move the club forward. The boys all love him and he fits the dressing room well.
Welcome to the Machar, Mikey..
At 34, Ryan felt the time was right.
Playing a big part in the club securing promotion to the Premier League, then staying up last season, he leaves the club with a solid foundation for us to build on.
A career starting in the Highland League and 2 winners medals with Cove Rangers, he had a spell on loan with East End. He moved onto Banchory St Ternan and then another spell in the Highland League with Keith. He left there to join up with Culter and then onto a second spell with Banchory St Ternan, scoring some crucial goals, including a 25 yard rocket in the final to secure a league and cup double.
Lastly, he spent 4 years with us at Newmachar. Vice captain and captained the team for long spells in Euan’s absence.
We’ll be marking Ryan’s career with a retirement match on Sunday 11th August at Charlie’s with a 2pm KO. Followed by some drinks and a bite to eat at the Newmachar Hotel. It would great if you’d come along and share some stories with us.
The gaffer had a few words to say.
It’s been a pleasure. Ryan is a gentleman. He’s been the model pro for me over 6 years or so. The short spell at Keith, then the success we enjoyed at Banchory. He was probably the missing piece in that team who were playing so well but couldn’t score. Ryan came in around October and scored 20 goals or so, Including big goals in 1-0 wins over Deveronside & Stoneywood and of course the goal in the final against Hearties where we played 80 mins with 10 men. Again, fantastic at Newmacher and although some of the younger lads probably don’t realise it yet, they’ll look back in years to come and see what an influence he’s had on them.
3 promotions, 2 trophies and helping us stay in the Premier League last season. We’ve had a good run at it and only one fall out too. Enjoy your retirement, Wheels. Don’t be a stranger.
All the best and thanks for everything, Ryan.
As part of the off field restructuring the Club wish to announce John Matthew moves into the position of Honorary Chairperson, Brian Johnston becomes Chairperson and Ryan Rodger comes in as Secretary/Treasurer.
Brian Johnston said of his appointment:
Since we managed to secure our Premier League status and as part of our long-term plan, we needed to restructure our operating side and I am delighted to become Chairperson of the Club.
John has been an ever present since the Club joined the Juniors and has put so much into the whole club. He lives and breathes Newmachar United so it’s great he’s still part of the Junior Executive Committee. I am delighted Ryan of North East Windows & Doors Ltd has agreed to join as Secretary/Treasurer as he’s been a main sponsor for the team over the past 4 years but will now bring a wealth of experience and knowledge with his previously being Club secretary and hospitality at Keith FC.
We also have a strong committed general committee, all have been given responsibilities which provide a more structured approach to all facets of the day to day running of the Club. We have progressed well on the field over the past 4 seasons with our management team who have built up a decent squad and they’ve a similar shared vision and have the full support of the committee so this helps us provide stability to become an established Premier League club.
We have some exciting projects planned and I am confident we have the right people in the right places to make us a success on and off the field.
Newmachar Utd 2-1 Dyce
Missing today were Greg Wood, Ryan Cormack, Bruce Dryburgh & Connor Walton who serves his last of a 2 game ban. New signing Connor Knowles was in the squad for the first time.
We welcomed our unbeaten neighbours to Charlies and were hoping to gain revenge for the narrow 2-0 defeat we suffered at Ian Mair Park earlier in the season.
The game started at a fast pace with both teams playing at a high tempo, we survived an early scare but then a quick break down the right after 5 minutes saw Calum Reid play a ball into the box where Ryan Whelan hit a sweet right footed shot past the away keeper.
Within 10 minutes we then doubled our lead when a driven Ryan Whelan corner was headed home in the 6 yard box by the onrushing Stevo Young.
Dyce were threatening with some quick football but the final balls into the box were being dealt with by our defenders.
After 20 minutes we had the chance to treble our lead when we were awarded a penalty after a Tait Duthie strike was handled in the box. Ryan Whelan stepped up but surprisingly shot tamely and the keeper saved it to his right.
We were working hard and competing well all over the pitch and deserved to go in at the half in the lead.
HT 2-0
We knew Dyce would come out quick in the second half and although they were having a lot of possession we were defending well. Big Si in our goals was called upon to make a good save from a shot from the left side of the box but then we lost a soft goal when a good driven cross into the box took a deflection and Simon let it bounce up in his hands which gave the away forward the chance to nick it away and it ended up in the net.
Dyce were throwing everything at us and Simon had a couple of smart one on one saves to stop the equaliser. Peter Melvin made a last ditch tackle to stop an almost certain goal but damaged his lcl in the process.
Although Dyce were on top we were always a danger on the break and made a couple of good half chances with the Dyce keeper producing a great point blank save to keep out a Tait Duthie effort.
We held on for an important 3 points, holding our own against our long established neighbours.
FT 2-1
NUFC Team – Mitchell, E Dryburgh, Young, Melvin, Gibson, Reynolds, Reid, Gerrie, Watt, Duthie, Whelan.
Subs – Robertson, Boylan, Cowie, Knowles, Davie, Munro, McMillan
We caught up with the gaffer after the game to get his thoughts…
I thought today we were fantastic. Good quick play, early goals, and some great defensive work. 3-0 might’ve gave us an easier afternoon but the keeper saved the penalty well. Another day i think the score could’ve been 5-5. But it’s a huge 3 points for us in our fight to stay in the league, soured a bit by the injury to big Melv, hopefully it’s not too serious and he’s back soon.
Photos courtesy of Simon Robertson
Tait Duthie has this week extended his contract at Utd for the next 3 years!
The aggressive midfielder has played an important role in the progression of the club since joining on loan from Locos.
Here’s what he had to say…
I’m really happy to be staying here at Newmachar. With a brilliant management team, committee and a cracking bunch of lads I’m just looking forward to the rest of the season and seasons to come.
The manager was equally excited about the deal…
Tait has come on well as a player. He’s maturing and starting to become an important player for the team. He’s aggressive, fast and can score goals too. If he keeps improving, he’s got a bright future in the game.