PICTURES: Graeme Stewart testimonial for Buckie Thistle against Aberdeen FC

Published: 14:51, 26 June 2022

| Updated: 10:48, 27 June 2022

THE fans turned out in force to pay tribute to Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart on Saturday (June 25) against a strong Aberdeen squad.

Graeme Stewart with his baby daughter and the Buckie and Aberdeen players and match officials before the game. Picture: Allan Robertson

Stewart, who had three spells as a player for the Jags, and has been manager for eight years – winning the Highland League title in that time – was given a guard of honour before the game.

Jags skipper Kevin Fraser climbs his to win this header. Picture: Allan Robertson

Buckie took the lead in the second half through former Aberdeen youngster Max Barry.

However, a penalty by Christian Ramirez and a late stunner by Matty Kennedy secured a 2-1 win for the Scottish Premiership side.

Graeme Stewart holds his young daughter aloft after being given a guard of honour by the players before the game. Picture: Allan Robertson

A crowd in the region of 3000 swarmed to Victoria Park to watch the game on a beautiful summer's afternoon.

A beautiful day enticed a large crowd to sun-drenched Victoria Park. Picture: Allan Robertson

The game was sponsored by Aberdeen firm Subsea Pressure Controls Ltd. Managing director Neil Fentie donated 60 tickets to Buckie's youth development.

Sam Urquhart tries to nick the ball away from Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis. Picture: Allan Robertson

Jim Goodwin's side fly out to Spain this week for a pre-season training camp.

Meanwhile, Buckie are gearing up for another tilt at the Highland League title this season.

Mark McLauchlan and Hamish Munro put Marley Watkins in a sandwich at Victoria Park. Picture: Allan Robertson

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