Former Maud men Sim and Cramp switch to Bay watch

Cruden Bay have appointed Mike Sim as their new manager, with Mike Cramp as assistant.

The pair, who were previously with Maud, take over from Steve Scott, who has joined Banchory St Ternan.

Sim said he is looking forward to getting started at the First Division East club.

With McBookie.com Superleague leaders Banks o’ Dee involved in William Hill Scottish Cup action, tomorrow, the chasing pack has an opportunity to cut back the Spain Park side’s lead at the top of the table.

At Pleasure Park, Maud face Stonehaven while Colony Park, buoyed by last week’s Scottish Junior Cup success at Annbank, make the trip to Ellon United.

Hall Russell United travel to Montrose Roselea and United boss John Carroll admits he’s surprised at the Angus club’s lowly league position.

He said: “I watched them early in the season and thought they’d finish top four but so far it hasn’t happened. That said, they drew at Stonehaven last week so we’ll certainly need to be at our best to get a result.”

At Milton Park, Banchory St Ternan will be out to recover from last week’s mauling when they entertain Inverness City, while Dyce are at Dufftown.First Division East leaders East End host Fraserburgh United, with Sunnybank meeting Lewis United in an all city affair at Heathryfold.

Aberdeen University face Stoneywood Parkvale while Longside go to Glentanar and Buchanhaven Hearts host Newmachar United.

Islavale meet Deveronside in the First Division West with Nairn St Ninian going to Burghead Thistle. Forres Thistle are at home to Buckie Rovers and New Elgin welcome Spey Valley United.

At Gallowhills Park, Newburgh Thistle are up against Whitehills in the opening round of the Dominos Pizza North Regional Cup, with Culter playing Hermes at Crombie Park in the second round of the same competition.

All games get under way at 1.30pm.

Mike Sim