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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

‘There’s no pressure on us’ - goal hero determined to realise play-offs dream

20 April 2025
‘There’s no pressure on us’ - goal hero determined to realise play-offs dream

‘There’s no pressure on us’ - goal hero determined to realise play-offs dream

20 April 2025

Video interview with the home hero and his goal contributions.


‘We were devastating’ - manager hails crucial derby win in video interview

19 April 2025
‘We were devastating’ - manager hails crucial derby win in video interview

‘We were devastating’ - manager hails crucial derby win in video interview

19 April 2025

Watch the four goals and the thoughts of the boss at full time.


Devastating home performance stuns league leaders

19 April 2025
Devastating home performance stuns league leaders

Devastating home performance stuns league leaders

19 April 2025

Three goals in an eight minute spell floored the title favourites.


His parents were told he was unlikely to survive - nine months later he cycled 800 miles to Germany for the Euros

18 April 2025
His parents were told he was unlikely to survive - nine months later he cycled 800 miles to Germany for the Euros

His parents were told he was unlikely to survive - nine months later he cycled 800 miles to Germany for the Euros

18 April 2025

Film charts the incredible story of a young footballer determined to overcome terrible injuries and achieve something incredible.


Scottish title glory for two sporting veterans

18 April 2025
Scottish title glory for two sporting veterans

Scottish title glory for two sporting veterans

18 April 2025

Youngsters continue to thrive while two of the more seasoned club campaigners take the plaudits.


Football club which almost folded is on brink of title glory and promotion

18 April 2025
Football club which almost folded is on brink of title glory and promotion

Football club which almost folded is on brink of title glory and promotion

18 April 2025

Several years in the wilderness but back better than ever and on brink of greatest-ever season.


‘It feels like an extra man’ - home crowd can make huge difference in crucial derby clash

18 April 2025
‘It feels like an extra man’ - home crowd can make huge difference in crucial derby clash

‘It feels like an extra man’ - home crowd can make huge difference in crucial derby clash

18 April 2025

‘It feels like I’ve got Broch on my shoulders as well’.


‘Grandad - our hero’ - family joy after septuagenarian’s marathon effort

17 April 2025
‘Grandad - our hero’ - family joy after septuagenarian’s marathon effort

‘Grandad - our hero’ - family joy after septuagenarian’s marathon effort

17 April 2025

Testing 26-mile route blessed with good conditions.


Cross country event attracts 600 runners to iconic location

16 April 2025
Cross country event attracts 600 runners to iconic location

Cross country event attracts 600 runners to iconic location

16 April 2025

Over 1000 watched the event - here’s some of the pictures from the day.


Highly-rated goalkeeper switches clubs

16 April 2025
Highly-rated goalkeeper switches clubs

Highly-rated goalkeeper switches clubs

16 April 2025

Experienced shot-stopper takes on his next challenge.


‘To reach 500 is something special’ - football programme editor’s 32-year devotion to club reaches a milestone edition

15 April 2025
‘To reach 500 is something special’ - football programme editor’s 32-year devotion to club reaches a milestone edition

‘To reach 500 is something special’ - football programme editor’s 32-year devotion to club reaches a milestone edition

15 April 2025

From one edition riddled with mistakes to the best non-league programme in Scotland.


‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

14 April 2025
‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

14 April 2025

One new signing set to be announced soon.


‘I still can’t believe we’ve not scored’ - defeat dents promotion bid

14 April 2025
‘I still can’t believe we’ve not scored’ - defeat dents promotion bid

‘I still can’t believe we’ve not scored’ - defeat dents promotion bid

14 April 2025

Video highlights of clash between two play-offs challengers.


Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

13 April 2025
Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

13 April 2025

Watch the incredible goal from one penalty box to another.


‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

12 April 2025
‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

12 April 2025

Midfield star played in Australia and became a north football legend.


‘Bowls is a huge part of my life’ - schoolgirl thrilled by Scotland international call-up

11 April 2025
‘Bowls is a huge part of my life’ - schoolgirl thrilled by Scotland international call-up

‘Bowls is a huge part of my life’ - schoolgirl thrilled by Scotland international call-up

11 April 2025

Talented youngster stars in victory over Northern Irish hosts.


‘It was a no brainer’ - former referee become’s football club’s new general manager

10 April 2025
‘It was a no brainer’ - former referee become’s football club’s new general manager

‘It was a no brainer’ - former referee become’s football club’s new general manager

10 April 2025

Video interview talking about his future hopes for ‘sleeping giant’ club.


Highland League’s bottom side confirmed after midweek matches

10 April 2025
Highland League’s bottom side confirmed after midweek matches

Highland League’s bottom side confirmed after midweek matches

10 April 2025

Two matches decided by late goals.


‘It’s still in our hands’ - promotion push faces tough run-in

09 April 2025
‘It’s still in our hands’ - promotion push faces tough run-in

‘It’s still in our hands’ - promotion push faces tough run-in

09 April 2025

A look at the remaining fixtures in the battle for the play-offs.


‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

07 April 2025
‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

07 April 2025

Regarded as one of the best midfield players in the league for many years.


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