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Craig Christie


Craig Christie is sports editor for the Northern Scot, the Forres Gazette and the Banffshire. His first report for the Scot was in 1996 and he joined the newspaper the following year as a circulation representative while continuing to write sport for the paper. He made a permanent move into the editorial office in 2006.

Craig Christie

Weather hits football card and change of venue for big rugby clash

15 February 2025
Weather hits football card and change of venue for big rugby clash

Weather hits football card and change of venue for big rugby clash

15 February 2025

Two fixtures already called off including Moray derby game.


Could you be a football ref? Meet one who wasn’t sure - now he’s doing Premiership matches

14 February 2025
Could you be a football ref? Meet one who wasn’t sure - now he’s doing Premiership matches

Could you be a football ref? Meet one who wasn’t sure - now he’s doing Premiership matches

14 February 2025

‘It’s up to you how far you want to go’ - introductory refereeing course starts next week


Injury ‘setback’ as Elgin City aim to end poor away form

14 February 2025
Injury ‘setback’ as Elgin City aim to end poor away form

Injury ‘setback’ as Elgin City aim to end poor away form

14 February 2025

Two points out of a possible 18 from City’s last six away trips.


Teenager who has ADHD makes sporting history as Scottish judo champion

14 February 2025
Teenager who has ADHD makes sporting history as Scottish judo champion

Teenager who has ADHD makes sporting history as Scottish judo champion

14 February 2025

For eight months he sat on the judo mat and watched his brother train - now he’s a national champ.


‘Nowhere near the standard we’re capable of’ - Elgin manager’s view on Stirling defeat

12 February 2025
‘Nowhere near the standard we’re capable of’ - Elgin manager’s view on Stirling defeat

‘Nowhere near the standard we’re capable of’ - Elgin manager’s view on Stirling defeat

12 February 2025

Squandered opportunities including a missed penalty for the Black and Whites.


Through to the Scottish League Cup semis - joy for ladies football team

11 February 2025
Through to the Scottish League Cup semis - joy for ladies football team

Through to the Scottish League Cup semis - joy for ladies football team

11 February 2025

Picture special from the big match as top goalscorer notches a hat-trick.


Four Moray boxers crowned Scottish champs - one by dropping a weight and losing over 3kg

11 February 2025
Four Moray boxers crowned Scottish champs - one by dropping a weight and losing over 3kg

Four Moray boxers crowned Scottish champs - one by dropping a weight and losing over 3kg

11 February 2025

One fighter refused the easy route to victory by shedding several pounds to make a lower weight.


Last-gasp penalty decides Highland League derby while leadership changes hands

08 February 2025
Last-gasp penalty decides Highland League derby while leadership changes hands

Last-gasp penalty decides Highland League derby while leadership changes hands

08 February 2025

Two long unbeaten runs are ended in a dramatic weekend.


Elgin City miss penalty and crash to bogey team

08 February 2025
Elgin City miss penalty and crash to bogey team

Elgin City miss penalty and crash to bogey team

08 February 2025

Black and Whites can’t make it three wins in a row.


‘They beat us comfortably’ - Elgin ready to face only team to win at Borough Briggs in league this season

07 February 2025
‘They beat us comfortably’ - Elgin ready to face only team to win at Borough Briggs in league this season

‘They beat us comfortably’ - Elgin ready to face only team to win at Borough Briggs in league this season

07 February 2025

Last meeting between teams was a sore one for Elgin.


Golfer (64) scores two holes-in-one on same weekend - using the same ball

07 February 2025
Golfer (64) scores two holes-in-one on same weekend - using the same ball

Golfer (64) scores two holes-in-one on same weekend - using the same ball

07 February 2025

Watch the man who now has nine aces in a golf career spanning more than 50 years.


Chairman apology as five-time postponed cup tie hit by floodlight failure

06 February 2025
Chairman apology as five-time postponed cup tie hit by floodlight failure

Chairman apology as five-time postponed cup tie hit by floodlight failure

06 February 2025

Match finally went ahead an hour late.


Down to the very last kick - thrilling youth rugby clash decided at the death

05 February 2025
Down to the very last kick - thrilling youth rugby clash decided at the death

Down to the very last kick - thrilling youth rugby clash decided at the death

05 February 2025

Watch the video of the last-gasp winning conversion - and the celebrations!


‘It wasn’t pretty at times’ says boss after biggest win of season

05 February 2025
‘It wasn’t pretty at times’ says boss after biggest win of season

‘It wasn’t pretty at times’ says boss after biggest win of season

05 February 2025

Clinical finishing was the key to success.


Why the league champions are losing star players - and how they plan to strengthen

05 February 2025
Why the league champions are losing star players - and how they plan to strengthen

Why the league champions are losing star players - and how they plan to strengthen

05 February 2025

Title-winning team is breaking up but boss pursues ‘many potential targets.


Back-to-back league titles is Elgin new boy’s target

05 February 2025
Back-to-back league titles is Elgin new boy’s target

Back-to-back league titles is Elgin new boy’s target

05 February 2025

Video interview with new loan signing after his Elgin debut.


Hester off mark with a brace as Elgin strengthen promotion bid

04 February 2025
Hester off mark with a brace as Elgin strengthen promotion bid

Hester off mark with a brace as Elgin strengthen promotion bid

04 February 2025

Strong home performance to make it back-to-back wins.


‘He will bring a lot of quality’ - Elgin strike loan deal for ex-Aberdeen man

04 February 2025
‘He will bring a lot of quality’ - Elgin strike loan deal for ex-Aberdeen man

‘He will bring a lot of quality’ - Elgin strike loan deal for ex-Aberdeen man

04 February 2025

New boy will come straight into Elgin squad for tonight’s game.


‘There’s no discipline issue’ - manager defends eight red cards this season

03 February 2025
‘There’s no discipline issue’ - manager defends eight red cards this season

‘There’s no discipline issue’ - manager defends eight red cards this season

03 February 2025

Possible appeal against latest sending off for alleged elbowing offence.


‘There’s still time in the window’ - injuries ease but Elgin boss keen to add to squad

03 February 2025
‘There’s still time in the window’ - injuries ease but Elgin boss keen to add to squad

‘There’s still time in the window’ - injuries ease but Elgin boss keen to add to squad

03 February 2025

Return of two players who haven’t kicked a ball since October.


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