President    Mr F Thomson Scone Thistle
Vice president            Mr A Peebles           Huntingtower
Secretary/treasurer     Mr Peter Reid          Neutral
Scottish delegates       Mr W Morrison-Letham and Mr D Forbes-Vale of Earn

Newburgh Juveniles admitted to the Association. Craigie who were relegated were by vote re-elected to the First division.

Wattie was elected President of the Scottish Juvenile F.A at the A.G.M. in Aberdeen on Saturday,8th, August,1970 having served three years as Vice President.

This was a great honour for the club. Wattie, of course, through hard work thoroughly deserved the accolades and the club by appointing Team Managers tried to alleviate his workload. Recognition of the club was now at a national level rather than just the local association. As far as we can ascertain Wattie was the first Perthshire man to achieve the presidency and as fate would have it many years later the club was to provide yet another National President. In 1970 therefore Letham Juveniles through Wattie Morrison had a very high profile. The committee hoped however with Wattie’s input naturally was not his usual due to the Presidency that the under Manager would at least save the club from the trauma of yet again fighting relegation for a third year.

Billy McManus plays for St Johnstone against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Wednesday,12th, August,1970 at right back.
On the same day Pat Joyce was a star for the reserves in the return fixture at Muirton Park

Saturday,22nd. August,1970 V Newburgh Juveniles ( League-Away)

Letham travel to meet newcomers Newburgh, who will be all out to make their presence felt in Juvenile football. The visitors are at all times a great footballing side and unless the home boys have some hidden talent in their ranks, I cannot see them upsetting the Perth side.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Campbell, Christie, Duff, Joyce, Cowie, J Hamilton, Melley, O’Donnell, D Hamilton

Newburgh 1 Letham 8

Letham travelled to Newburgh where they outplayed the locals for an easy win. The homesters had a player booked.

Wednesday,26th, August,1970 V Scone Thistle ( League-Away)

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Campbell,Christie, Duff, Joyce, Cowie, J Hamilton, Melley, O’Donnell, D Hamilton,

Scone Thistle 2 Letham 5

Saturday,29th, August,1970 v St Columba’s ( League-Away)

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Newman, Tainsh, Rylance, Christie, Campbell, Joyce, Duff, Cowie, J Hamilton, Melley, O’Donnell, D Hamilton,

St Columba’s 0 Letham 4

Letham who hit St Columba’s for four without reply must come into the reckoning for this season’s honours.

Wednesday,2nd September,1970

Pitfour go into abeyance following sine die suspension on Norman Laing and Gordon Laing

Caution noted against D Hamilton-Letham

Team from- Cummings, Campbell, Newman, Todd,Tainsh, Rylance, Christie, Duff, Joyce, Cowie,
J Hamilton, Melley, O’Donnell, D Hamilton, Walker.

Bridgeton United have been reported for a late start V Letham on Wednesday, which resulted in the game being limited to 40 minutes each way.

                               P      W     L    D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                     4       4       0       0       25     3       8
Stanley                     3      3      0      0      19     6      6
Strathearn Rovers     3      2      1      0      12     6      4
Roselea                     3      2      1      0      14     9      4
Coupar Angus             3      2      1      0      11     8      4
St Johns                    3      1      0      2      8      6      4
Scone Thistle             3      1      1      1      9      8      3
Bridgeton United        4      1      2      1      8      17     3
Muirton                     2      1      1      0      6      6      2
Craigie                      2      0      0      2      3      3      2
St Columba’s             4      1      3      0      10     18     2
Huntingtower            4      1      3      0      9      19     2
St Johnstone Juveniles4      0      3      1      10     22     1
Newburgh Juveniles   4      0      3      1      9      22     1

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Campbell, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Christie, Joyce, Walker, Cowie, J Hamilton, Scott, Melley, O’Donnell, D Hamilton

Letham collected two good points against Coupar Angus and deserved to win. The visitors put up a good display

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Campbell, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Christie, Walker, Cowie,
J Hamilton, Scott, Melley, D Hamilton.

Letham dropped a valuable point to Huntingtower who in the end deserved a share for they never gave in The home forwards were real sinners at finishing.

Top league positions as at Wednesday,16th, September,1970
                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                        6      5       0       1         32     8       11
St Johns                     5      3      0      2     16     8      8
Roselea                      5      4      1      0      19     10     8
Strathearn Rovers        6      4      2      0      21     12     8

John O’Donnell signs for Jeanfield Swifts. This would be a blow to the club losing John at this stage of the new season. John had strength and power and these attributes we not easily found in other players.

Craigie have the league leaders on No. 10 pitch and Letham will be all out to make up for conceding a point last week. Unless the home side strike better form, The Tangerine Boys are reckoned to finish on the winning side

Team from- Cummings, Campbell, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Christie, Duff, Cowie, J Hamilton, Scott, Melley, D Hamilton, Walker.

The fixture of the day should be the meeting of Letham and Stanley on No. 8 pitch. The home boys form in their two previous games has been poor, but they have a reputation of rising to the big occassion. While having a sneaking fancy for The Tangerines, the reverse result would be no surprise.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Campbell, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Christie, Duff, Walker, Cowie, J Hamilton, Scott, Melley

Letham played the better football to get both points from Stanley. McConnell of Stanley picked up his third caution of the season.
Saturday,26th, September,1970

Perthshie Select pool for trial game against Angus Juveniles on 10th, October,1970

Cummings, Tainsh, Christie, Cowie, Melley, D Hamilton-all Letham
Cassidy-Roselea, Campbell-St Columba’s, D Lennon-Stanley, Sweeney & Cameron of Strathearn Rovers, Crichton-Scone Thistle, Fenton & Fyfe of Bridgeton United.
Team colours- Tangerine
Trainer Mr Lindsay-Strathearn Rovers

As Angus are unable to supply a goalkeeper, Cummings of Letham will take over.

                               P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                         8       7      0       1       37       10     15
St Johns                     6      4      0      2      19      9      10
Roselea                      7      5      2      0      29     20     10
Strathearn Rovers        8      5      3      0      25     17     10
Stanley                       7      4      2      1      28     17     9
Coupar Angus              6      4      2      0      20     15     8
Huntingtower               7      3      3      1      16     23     7
Bridgeton United          8      3      4      1      21     30     7
Scone Thistle               6      2      2      2      22     20     6
Muirton                     7      3      4      0      16     21     6
Craigie                        6      1      3      2      9      15     4
St Johnstone Juveniles 7      1      5      1      16     29     3
St Columba’s               8      1      7      0      19     31     2
Newburgh Juveniles      7      0      6      1      11     30     1

( Photograph PA sat 3/10/70 All the teams Juvs,City Boys,Minors and Imps –Greig Brown what role did he play? KD & Bill Hebner is at I side. Which one of the Whytocks?? )

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Cowie, Melley, Scott, Christie, Walker, J Hamilton, D Hamilton, Campbell, Newman.

Interesting note that the Scone Thistle team for today had the following in their line up-
Alex Whytock, Tom Clement, Kenny Barclay, Bill Crosbie, Neil Campbell, and Mel Watkins.

Letham should have no trouble getting both points when they meet Muirton on No. 8 pitch.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Campbell, Christie, Walker, Cowie,
J Hamilton, Scott, Melley, D Hamilton.

Letham as expected finished easy winners against Muirton and are now the only undefeated side in the league.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                      8        7      0      1       37    10     15
Roselea                    8      6      2      0      31     21     12
St Johns                    6      4      0      2      19     9      10
Strathearn Rovers     8      5      3      0      25     17     10
Coupar Angus             7      4      2      1      21     16     9
Stanley                      8      4      3      1      29     19     9
Huntingtower              8      3      3      2      17     24     8
Scone Thistle              7      2      2      3      25     23     7
Bridgeton United         8      3      4      1      21     30     7
Muirton                      7      3      4      0      16     21     6
Craigie                       6      1      3      2      9      15     4
St Johnstone Juveniles 7      1      5      1      16     29     3
St Columba’s              8      1      7      0      19     31     2
Newburgh Juveniles   8      0      6      2      14     33     2

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Christie, Duff, Campbell, Walker, J Hamilton, D Hamilton, Scott, Melley, Cowie.

Letham had the North Inch saints as visitors and ran out very easy winners. This was the saint’s second big defeat in a row and they are sliding far down the table. It looks as if drastic changes are needed if they are to be in with a chance of silver.

                             P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                  10     9       0       1       50     12     19
Roselea                  9      7      2      0      37     21     14
Stanley                  10     6      3      1      36     21     13
Strathearn Rovers    9      6      3      0      29     18     12
Coupar Angus          8      5      2      1      22     16     11
St Johns                 8      4      2      2      19     22     10
Huntingtower          10     4      4      2      21     28     10
Scone Thistle           9      2      3      4      27     26     8
Bridgeton United     10     3      5      2      36     37     8
Craigie                    8      1      3      4      13     19     6
Muirton                   9      3      6      0      19     31     6
St Johnstone           8      1      5      2      18     31     4
Newburgh               10     0      6      4      18     37     4
St Columba’s           10     1      8      1      24     39     3

Angus and Perthshire Under 18 Select V Aberdeenshire. Finished with a 4-2 victory for Aberdeenshire. Melley of Letham and Lennon of Stanley scored for Perthshire.

Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Campbell, Duff, Christie, J Hamilton, Melley, D Hamilton, Scott, Cowie, Walker.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                     10     9       0       1     50     12      19
Roselea                   9      7      2      0      37     21     14
Coupar Angus           9      6      2      1      24     17     13

St Columba’s             11     2      8      1      29     41     5
St Johnstone              9      1      6      2      20     34     4
Newburgh                  11     0      7      4      18     39     4

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Campbell, Duff, Christie, Melley, J Hamilton, Scott, D Hamilton, Cowie

At Crieff the meeting of Rovers and league leaders Letham finished all square. This was a good performance by the local side.

The tie of the day must surely be at Stanley, where the local side have Letham as visitors. The game should be full of thrills up to the final whistle. As for the result, I would not care to make a forecast as both teams are capable of getting through. But with home advantage, the home side are certainly in with a great chance.

The tie of the day saw Stanley finish good winners over Letham. Reports say this was a grand game with the result just about right.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Newman, Rylance, Beatson, Campbell, Duff, J Hamilton, Melley, Tainsh, D Hamilton, Christie, Cowie, Scott, Newman.

In the only league game of the day, the TANGERINE Boys had another good win to remain still undefeated. Their linesman was relieved of his duties in the second half and has been reported

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                      12     10       0      2      55      14     22
Strathearn Rovers      11     7     3      1      33     21     15
Roselea                   9      7      2      0      37     21     14
Coupar Angus             9      6      2      1      24     17     13

St Columba’s              13     3      9      1      34     46     7
Craigie                      10     1      5      4      15     26     6
St Johnstone Juveniles10     1      7      2      22     42     4
Newburgh                  11     0      7      4      18     39     4

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Beatson, Campbell, Christie, Duff, Melley, J Hamilton, Tainsh,
D Hamilton, Cowie, Newman.

Ken Drummond was in charge for this game as Wattie was away on Scottish business. The team was stripped and on the way down Scott Street for the match when the Park Ranger advised us that all matches were off due to the frost conditions. Naturally, the players trooped back to the clubrooms in South Street. Imagine the anger and consternation when it was learned that Willie Young the match referee declared the pitch playable and with Craigie in attendance they eventually played a friendly with Roselea. Ken Drummond never ever forgave Craigie for their action. He was to be even angrier when the Perthshire committee decided to award the tie to Craigie.

The meeting of ‘Lea and Letham should be the tie of the day and really worth seeing. Both teams are capable of making the second round as this tie goes ahead on pitch No. 7, there is no ground advantage. I would not care to make a forecast on this tie but the result should be close with perhaps a replay being required.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                      12     10      0       2      55     14      22
Coupar Angus            10     7      2      1      30     17     15
Strathearn Rovers      11     7      3      1      33     21     15

Craigie                      10     1      5      4      15     26     6
St Johnstone Juveniles10     1      7      2      22     42     4
Newburgh                  11     0      7      4      18     39     4

No Fixture
Saturday,19th, December,1970 V Roselea ( 1st. Rd. Replay-Dewar Shield-Home )

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Beatson, Rylance, Christie, Duff, Campbell, Orange, D Hamilton, Melley, J Hamilton, Tainsh, Cowie.

Letham and Roselea again finished level in a tie in which Orange of the home side received his marching orders in the second half. Reports say that Letham led 3-0 at one time and were playing grand football, but the ‘Lea put in a great rally in the last 15 minutes to get a well deserved replay. Both sides were forced to make last minute changes. A McPherson of Roselea was booked.

Letham have lodged an appeal with the “Scottish” against the Association’s decision to award the first round Gillie Bros. Tie to Craigie, due to their failure to play this tie on the allocated day.

Team from- Newman, Todd, Beatson, Rylance, Christie, Campbell, Duff, Newman, J Hamilton, D Hamilton,Orange,Melley,Newman.

Also listed in the P.A. was the following team. Cummings,Todd,Beatson,Rylance,Christie,Duff,Campbell, Melley,Orange,D Hamilton,J Hamilton

Letham still undefeated in the league took another step towards the title when they defeated Craigie. They have reported that the kick off was delayed due to the late appearance of their opponents.

Letham report Craigie, which is a throwback to their claim against the club re the Gillie Cup tie on 28th,November,1970. The feud was to continue by Letham for many years to come.

Roselea have lodged a protest against Letham, claiming that their opponents fielded a player under an assumed name. Letham have asked that referee Crombie be cited to appear when the protest is heard.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                       13    11     0      2       58     15     24
Roselea                     11     9      2      0      48     23     18
Coupar Angus             11     8      2      1      37     17     17
Strathearn Rovers       12     8      3      1      35     21     17
Stanley                     12     7      4      1      43     28     15
Scone Thistle             15     5      5      5      55     43     15
Huntingtower             14     6      2      2      30     41     14
St Johns                   8      4      2      2      19     22     10
Bridgeton United        12     4      6      2      29     39     10
Craigie                      12     2      6      4      20     29     8
Muirton                     13     4      9      0      25     45     8
St Columba’s             16     3      11     2      37     56     8
St Johnstone             11     1      8      2      21     50     4
Newburgh Juveniles    12     0      8      4      18     46     4

Saturday,9th, January,1971 V Strathearn Rovers (2nd. Rd. Andy Lumsden-Away )

It could be stalemate at Braidhaugh Park, Crieff, where Letham are the visitors.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Beatson, Campbell, Rylance, Duff, Tainsh,Christie,J Hamilton, D Hamilton, Melley, Orange, Cowie, Newman.

At Braidhaugh Park, Crieff, the Rovers had the attractive Letham as visitors. Reports say the Perth side were unlucky to go down by the only goal of the game, spoiled by the gale.

Roselea’s protest against Letham was dismissed for lack of evidence. The protest fee was withheld.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, J Hamilton, D Hamilton, Melley, Orange, Cowie, Newman.

Letham took a step nearer the Championship when they picked up two good points at the expense of Newburgh.

At the Scottish Juvenile Association meeting on Saturday,Letham F.C.’s appeal against the Perthshire Association to award the first round tie to Craigie due to failure to appear was dismissed and the appeal fee withheld.

The club was very aggrieved by this decision and as mentioned earlier we vowed that never again would we give any quarter to Craigie.

Postal strike commenced today,Wednesday,20th, January,1971. Nothing significant in the strike but Ken Drummond was laid low with an abscess in the nether region which allowed him the time to expand his Littlewoods Pools Collector Service and in time would provide finance to keep Letham Football Club operating.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                        14     12     0     2      61     15     26
Roselea                     12     10     2     0      52     26     20
Coupar Angus             11     8      2      1      37     17     17
Strathearn Rovers        12     8      3      1      35     21     17
Stanley                      12     7      4      1      43     28     15
Scone Thistle              15     5      5      5      55     43     15
Huntingtower            14     6      6      2      30     41     14
St Johns                  8      4      2      2      19     22     10
Bridgeton United         12     4      6      2      28     39     10
Craigie                       14     3      7      4      28     35     10
Muirton                     14     5      9      0      28     46     10
St Columba’s              17     3      12     2      38     59     8
St Johnstone Juveniles 13     2      9      2      28     56     6
Newburgh Juveniles     14     0      10     4      19     53     4

St Johnstone faced up to Letham who I am afraid will prove far too much for them. It will indeed be a big surprise should Letham fail to increase their lead and goal average at the top.

Team from- Cummings, Campbell,Todd, Tainsh, Duff, Rylance, Beatson, Newman J Hamilton, Murray, Cowie, D Hamilton, Christie.

Letham who have only dropped two points this season look a good bet for the League Championship as they are at present eight points ahead of their nearest rivals-Roselea.

Saturday,30th, January,1971 V Roselea ( 1st. Rd. 2nd.Replay-Dewar Shield South Inch Pitch 7 )

The Tangerines and Roselea do battle on No. 7 pitch in a wide-open tie. I would not care to forecast a result, as both sides are capable of getting through. Spectators can be sure of seeing top class football from both teams and a very close finish.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Campbell, Duff, J Hamilton, Murray, Cowie, D Hamilton, Christie.

As Letham have two players in the Scottish Juvenile under 18 Select they have been granted a free day this week. Match to be played at Ballieston, Glasgow. Best wishes to Tainsh and Cowie of Letham also Cameron of Strathearn Rovers.

Letham continually to supply young players to the National Association which is a compliment to the system but also for our desire to produce and advance the skills of these players. Interesting that no other teams in the league are able to produce these young players consistently. The drawbacks are that there is a penalty, as these youngsters have neither the strength nor experience of the more successful sides. A lot depends on how you measure success. Winning leagues and cups are not all ways the criteria. No other Juvenile Club could match the conveyor belt of talent going up the ladder to the Junior Grade or Senior Level.

Saturday,13th, February,1971 V Roselea ( 1st. Rd. 2nd. Replay-Dewar Shield Shield- Pitch 7 )

There should be a close game between Letham and Roselea and it would be a brave man to forecast a final result.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Rylance, Beatson, Campbell, Duff, Christie, J Hamilton, Murray, Cowie, D Hamilton, Orange. (Murray would be a misprint for Melley)

Letham were worthy winners in the Dewar Shield tie. Roselea couldn’t match the football skill of their opponents and never at any time looked like saving the game.

The sequel to Letham’s win over Roselea is that the ‘Lea have lodged a protest which will be considered at the next meeting.

Rovers face up to the undefeated Letham on pitch No. 8.and will be hoping they can be the first side to lower the home boys colours. The teams finished all square at Crieff earlier in the season and this return fixture should be a real t5hriller. The visitors will certainly battle to the final whistle and can all ways be dangerous when chances crop up but they are not likely to get many today against a great defence. The “Tangerines” should still finish with a clean sheet.

Team from- Cummings, Campbell,Todd, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Christie, J Hamilton, Tainsh, Cowie, D Hamilton, Newman, Orange, Newman

Strathearn were unlucky to lose both points against Letham. It was a goal five minutes from time, which won the day for the Perth lads.

Letham still unbeaten in the league entertain Thistle, whose form at present must be giving their officials some thought and I just can’t see them being the first team to lower the Tangerine colours.

Team from- Cummings, Campbell, Todd, Mason, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Tainsh, Christie, J Hamilton, D Hamilton, Cowie, Orange, Newman.

Scone Thistle at no time looked as if they might be the first to lower Letham’s colours. Thistle’s form this season must be a keen disappointment to their hard working officials. Two players were booked, one from each side.

The fixture on No. 10 Pitch should be a real thriller with Roselea all out to be the first side to give Letham their first league defeat. On present form, however, I can’t see the leaders record being ended.

Team from- Cummings, Campbell, Todd, Mason, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Christie, Tainsh, J Hamilton, Orange, Cowie, D Hamilton.

The’Lea defeated Letham who suffered their first reverse of the season. This was a most unexpected result as the home boys form in recent weeks has been none too good.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                      18      15     1       2       80     19     32
Roselea                    14     12     2      0      57     28     24
Stanley                     14     9      4      1      53     29     19
Strathearn Rovers       14     9      4      1      40     24     19

Letham visit the North Inch and after their defeat last week will be all out to show this form was all wrong. I am afraid the home side will be unable to contain them.

Letham visitors to the North Inch, made up for last week’s defeat by scoring an easy win against Muirton.

Roselea’s protest against Letham was upheld. Roselea now play Stanley in the second round.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                        19     16     1      2       87     19    34
Roselea                     15     13     2      0      60     28     26
Stanley                      15     9      5      1      55     32     19
Strathearn Rovers        15     9      5      1      40     27     19
Coupar Angus              13     8      3      2      40     21     18
Huntingtower            18     7      8      3      36     48     17
St Johns                     13     7      4      2      27     34     16
Scone Thistle              17     5      7      5      55     50     15
Bridgeton United         15     6      7      2      35     48     14
Muirton                      18     6      11     1      35     61     13
Craigie Juveniles         17     3      9      5      29     43     11
St Johnstone Juveniles 18     4      11     3      36     72     11
St Columba’s              21     4      15     2      48     68     10
Newburgh Juveniles     18     2      11     5      26     59     9

Team from- Cummings, Campbell, Todd, Mason, Rylance,Duff, Beatson, Tainsh, Christie, Orange, D Hamilton, Cowie, J Hamilton.

League leaders Letham were visitors to Pitcairngreen and picked up two good points with an odd goal win in seven

League leaders Letham who have dropped only four points to date must surely be in with a great chance of the Championship. Their remaining fixtures are HOME- St Johnstone Juveniles and Roselea. The AWAY fixtures are Coupar Angus, St Johns, Huntingtower and Stanley.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                         20     17      1       2       91     22      36
Roselea                      16     14     2      0      63     29     28

The following clubs go forward to the Consolation Cup draw. Letham, Huntingtower, Muirton, Newburgh juveniles, St Johnstone Juveniles. Should Roselea lose to Stanley in the second round of the Dewar Shield they also will go into the hat.

On present form Letham look good to get full points.
Team from- Cummings, Todd, Tainsh, Mason, Rylance, Beatson, Christie, J Hamilton, Melley, Cowie, Duff, D Hamilton, Orange.

The Tangerines took another step towards the championship with a good win over the Saints who were knocked for six without reply. Saints had a player booked.

League positions as at Wednesday,31st, March,1971
                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                         21     18      1       2       97      22     38
Roselea                      17     15     2      0      65     29     30
Stanley                       17     11     5      1      66     33     25
* Strathearn Rovers      17     11     5      1      45     27     23
Coupar Angus              15     10     3      2      51     23     22
St Johns                      15     8      4      3      30     35     19
Huntingtower           19     7      9      3      36     50     17
Scone Thistle               19     5      9      5      58     56     15
Bridgeton United        16     6      8      2      38     52     14
Muirton                     20     6      13     1      35     71     13
Craigie Juveniles          19     3      10     6      30     46     12
St Johnstone Juveniles 20     4      13     3      36     84     11
St Columba’s               22     4      16     2      49     73     10
Newburgh Juveniles      19     2      12     5      26     63     9

The Tower have leaders Letham ass visitors and will give them a run for the points but at the finish The Tangerines should have both points safely tucked away.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Campbell, Mason, Rylance, Duff, Orange, Cowie, Melley, J Hamilton, D Hamilton, Tainsh, Newman.

Letham had a runaway victory over Huntingtower. The home boys played well up to the twenty-minute mark but then were hit with a three goal in three minutes burst. They managed to pull one back before half-time but after the restart the “Tangerines” hit them for a further five. This was real championship form by Letham. Letham’s big win on Saturday sees them topping the 100-goal mark for the league. They have only 22 against for the same number of games.

The most attractive fixture of the day is the meeting of St. Johns and Letham on No. 2 pitch and with the Saints in better form recently they could give the leaders a real hard tussle for the points. The Tangerines will have to go all out to overcome the homeboys but they should finish on the right side.

The meeting of St. Johns and Letham ended with the league leaders picking up two valuable points to put them in a good position for the title.

Tonight’s fixture should be full of interest with both Letham and Roselea looking for the points against Coupar Angus and Huntingtower respectively. The Tangerines have the harder task and may get a surprise at Foxhall Park.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                        24       21     1       2       111   24      44
Roselea                      20     18     2      0      81     31     36

The fixture of the day must surely be the meeting of Letham and Roselea in the battle for the points towards the league title. Both sides have dropped four points this season and are at present in top form.

In the battle for the league title, the top two teams finished all square. Reports say the first half was pretty even but after the interval Roselea had 80% of the play and missed some glorious chances.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
LETHAM                       25      21      1       3      113 26     45
Roselea                     23     20     2      1      96     35     41
Coupar Angus             21     13     5      3      74     38     29
* Stanley                   19     13     5      1      69     35     29

The fixture at Stanley is a vital one for Letham as this is the finish of their league fixtures for the title. They cannot afford to drop even a point with Roselea hard on their heels. Letham will certainly be the fresher side as the home team have had a heavy programme these past few weeks, but despite this, the Perth lads will have to be in top form to get through. I would not care to give a forecast of the result but here’s hoping it will be a sporting contest between two grand sides.

At Stanley, The Tangerines just failed to get the point, which on play they should have gained. Although both sides missed their chances this was undoubtedly the best game seen this season at the home club’s ground. Letham’s defeat may cost them dearly as Roselea require only three points from two games to win the Championship against Scone Thistle and Strathearn Rovers.

This was a real heartbreak. Stanley of course got stuck in to Letham and would not allow them to settle down and play the style of football that was now their tradition. On ability alone the team deserved at least one point.

R McDonald of Roselea appointed the new Vice-President taking over from following the resignation of Mr. A Peebles of Huntingtower. Ricky of course in later years was to join Letham.

Wednesday,12th,May,1971
Perthshire Select team to play Dundee juvenile Association in a benefit game
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Barclay-Scone Thistle, Sanderson-Coupar Angus, McKimmie-Huntingtower, Rylance-Letham,
Beatson-Letham, Coull-Roselea, Little-Strathearn Rovers, Phira-Scone Thistle, Gunnion-Huntingtower, Tainsh-Letham, McConnel-Stanley.

Reserves to travel- Cummings-Letham, Speedie-Strathearn Rovers, Gray-St Columba’s, Lennon-Stanley, A McPherson-Roselea.

Significant to note that Letham had four representatives and Roselea only one

Roselea defeated Strathearn Rovers 3-2 and therefore won the league. Scoring the winner four minutes in to time added on for time wasting.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
Roselea                      26     22     2      2      105   39     46
LETHAM`                       26     21      2       3      115   29     45

All the players and committee were devastated. Especially Wattie Morrison who to be fair had produced a magnificent side. However due to the Craigie fiasco and other factors the team was unable to produce that little bit extra to win any of the cups neither were they able to reach even one final.

Team from- Cummings, Todd, Mason, Rylance, Beatson, Duff, Campbell, J Hamilton, Cowie, Melley, Tainsh, Orange.

Huntingtower brought off the surprise of the season in beating Letham who missed from the spot. Reports say their win was well deserved.
This defeat must be heartbreak for the Letham officials who are now out of all the cups and were also pipped for league honours.

                                P      W     L       D      F       A      Pts
Roselea                      26     22     2      2      105   39     46
LETHAM                        26      21      2       3       115   29     45
** Stanley                  23     17     5      1      82     40     39
Coupar Angus              26     14     8      4      85     49     32
Strathearn Rovers        25     14     8      3      62     42     31
St Johns                     26     12     9      5      64     58     29
Bridgeton United         26     11     11     4      62     76     26
Scone Thistle              26     9      10     7      77     61     25
Huntingtower              26     8      14     4      45     85     20
Craigie                       25     4      12     9      40     59     17
Muirton                      25     7      16     2      41     91     16
* St Columba’s           25     4      17     4      55     82     14
St Johnstone Juveniles 26     4      18     4      42     124   12
Newburgh Juveniles     25     2      17     6      34     85     10

Interesting entries in Bill Hebner’s cashbook for the season were receipts for transfer deals viz-
£50.00 from St Johnstone on the 26th, October, 1970 and £5.00 each from Jeanfield Swifts (twice) and Luncarty Juniors. The Tangerine Club by far was the main source of income totalling a gross of £1064.12. Our equipment was at that time purchased from Lumley’s of Glasgow.

Juveniles Season 1970/1971