18 July 2003
The club welcomed new coach Jock McInnes to their first training session for the new season. Jock, who has his coaching certificates, gained his experience whilst serving with the armed forces. He will also be a great assistance to Alan Ferguson and Bob Deuchar who will now have more time to develop and expand their aspirations for the team. A systematic approach is being taken with regard to coaching/training and this will be evident at the sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evening and again tomorrow afternoon. Players should report to Seven Acres at 6.45p.m. weekdays and at 1.30p.m. on Saturdays

25 July 2003
Pre season training continues tomorrow Saturday at Seven Acres at 1.30p.m. This is followed on Tuesday evening with the traditional warm up game against Fairfield at Tulloch Park. Players to meet at Newhouse Road at 6.00p.m. Next Thursday the new backroom regime will continue with the planned coaching schedule commencing at 6.45 p.m.

01 August 2003
On Tuesday evening at Tulloch, the team were worth their win over the local side by 4 goals to 2. Goals by Matt Donaldson with two, Paul Bullions and Andy Rigby were scorers for The Tangerines. Tomorrow, a further friendly takes the side to Kettins. Players assemble at Newhouse Road at 1.00p.m. Training. coaching continues on Tuesday evening at 6.45p.m.

08 August 2003
Last Saturday in a friendly at Kettins, the team came alive in the second half and ran out convincing winners by six goals to two. Scorers were Archie Leckie, Ryan Rattray, David Alexander, Steve McDuff and a brace from Paul Bullions. Tomorrow the players are on duty at the club’s fete. Next Tuesday evening a further friendly has been arranged with Tay Thistle. Players to meet at Seven Acres at 6.00p.m. Next Thursday the team are taking part in the Hot Shot Soccer sponsorship competition followed by a normal training session.

15 August 2003
The team completed the third of their pre-season friendlies on Tuesday evening when old rivals Roselea visited Seven Acres. Despite gifting the visitors the first goal, The Tangerines held the upper hand and it was no surprise when goals by Andy Rigby, Mark Donaldson and Paul Bullions with a brace eased past the opposition by four goals to one. This Saturday the team open the new season with a home League Cup fixture against Bridgeton. Players to meet Newhouse Road at 2.00p.m. This is followed on Tuesday evening with an away tie at Burrelton and on Thursday evening they are off to Vale of Atholl

22 August 2003
The opening game of the season last Saturday ended with the visitors Bridgeton winning 4-3. Unlike their pre-season matches the home defence gifted their opponents two soft goals and in the end was the crucial factor between winning and losing. This was followed on Tuesday evening with a good 6-1 win over Burrelton. Tomorrow the team commence their league campaign with an away fixture at Auchterarder. Players meet Seven Acres at 1.45p.m.

29 August 2003
Last week in the league cup competition the team returned from Pitlochry with a 2-1 win thanks to goals from D Alexander and M Donaldson. Saturday the team commenced their league programme with a 2-2 draw in the heat at Auchterarder. Two fine goals by Davie Alexander was their only highlight of the day. On Tuesday evening last years league champions, Murray Royal secured a 4-2 win despite two goals by Steve Roy. A bad defensive error committed by the home team was the turning point when the scores were level at two apiece. Tomorrow the team are on their travels again when they play on the North Inch against old adversary St Johns. Players to report to Rose Terrace at 2.00p.m.

05 September 2003
Mixed fortunes last week for the team. On Thursday evening they lost to Balmoral at Blairgowrie by the odd goal in five. Scoring for Letham were S McDuff and S Roy. On Saturday despite having the bulk of the play, the game was only decided in the very last minute when Shaun Carson scored his second and the winning goal. The other scorer was Steve Roy. Tomorrow, the team are again on their travels when they visit Alyth. Players meet at Seven Acres at 1.30p.m. but this may be subject to change due to the game at Hampden Park.

12 September 2003
After last week’s lay off the team will be hoping to get to winning ways when they play Gateway in a Perthshire Cup tie on the North Inch. Players meet Bells Sport Centre at 1.30p.m. The club are pleased to advise that Mark Donaldson is now at home convalescing following his operation. On his behalf we thank all who sent their good wishes.

19 September 2003
Gateway gave the Tangerines a fright last weekend when they fought back only to lose by the odd goal in eleven. Goal scorers for Letham were Carson (2) Bullions (2), MacDuff and Hodge. There can be no taking the foot off the pedal this weekend when Letham face Roselea in a league match at Seven Acres. Players meet clubhouse at 2.00p.m.

26 September 2003
Gateway gave the Tangerines a fright last weekend when they fought back only to lose by the odd goal in eleven. Goal scorers for Letham were Carson (2) Bullions (2), MacDuff and Hodge. There can be no taking the foot off the pedal this weekend when Letham face Roselea in a league match at Seven Acres. Players meet clubhouse at 2.00p.m.

03 October 2003
Roselea defeated the Tangerines by 1-0 last Saturday. A share of the points would have been a fairer result. This week they start of the defence of the Ashleigh Cup with a first round away game at Kettins. Players meet Seven Acres at 9.15 a.m. as this tie will have an early kick off due to another big game elsewhere

10 October 2003
Although stricken with injuries, The Tangerines had a comfortable 3-1 away victory against Kettins on Saturday in the Ashleigh Cup. Goals by Shaun Carson, Davie Alexander and Steve Roy secured the tie. This week the club have been drawn at home to Arbroath Harp in the North of Tay Cup. Players report to Newhouse Road at 12.30p.m. Next week coaching will be on Wednesday evening at 6.45 p.m.

17 October 2003
Paul Bullions scored with a header early in the second half but despite continuous pressure the Tangerines fell at the first hurdle in the North of Tay Cup as they lost two simple goals in the first 45 minutes to Arbroath Harp in a match played in a sporting manner at Seven Acres. There is no game this weekend. Next week the team move indoors for coaching for the duration of the winter period. Players are reminded that the sessions will be on Thursday evening commencing at 7.00p.m. prompt at Perth High School.

24 October 2003
There was no fixture last weekend, which gave the opportunity for some of the long list of injuries to recover. This week Balmoral visit Seven Acres and no doubt the Tangerines will be seeking revenge for the league defeat at Blairgowrie earlier in the season. Players meet Seven Acres at 2.00p.m. Reminder also that coaching this week is on Thursday evening at Perth High School.

07 November 2003
The team safely negotiated a potentially difficult Scottish Cup Tie at Pitlochry last week coming home with a 3-1 victory thanks to goals by Andy Rigby, Steve McDuff and Peter Simpson against Vale of Atholl. This week they again play Balmoral at Blairgowrie in the 3rd,round of the Perthshire Cup. Players meet Seven Acres at 12.45p.m. Next indoor session will be on Tuesday evening at 7.30 in Goodlyburn School.

14 November 2003
Last Saturday at Balmoral the Tangerines fought back from being two goals down to level the scores after 90 minutes with goals by Stephen Fitzpatrick and Gavin Smith to force the game into extra time. Lack of concentration resulted in the loss of two goals within three minutes immediately after kick off. Andy Rigby pulled another one back but then the home team found the defensive gaps and ran out comfortable winners. Due to the big game at Hampden there is no fixture this weekend.

21 November 2003
With no game last weekend, this allowed some of the longer term injured to make a recovery. The team’s recent form means that there will have to be an improvement if they are to overcome Murray Royal. Players meet at Bell’s Sports Centre at 1.30p.m.

28 November 2003
Last Saturday against last season league champions-Murray Royal the tangerines appeared to be down and out as they trailed the home team by six goals to two midway through the second half. However, fortunes changed and Murray’s had no answer to Letham’s fast passing game with the home team pleased to hear the final whistle with the scores level at six apiece. Scorers for Letham were Archie Leckie, Andy Rigby, Steve McDuff (2) including a penalty kick, Kevin Simpson and Gavin Smith. This week the team travel to Pitlochry for a third round tie against Vale of Atholl in the Ashleigh Cup. Letham, the holders no doubt will be buoyed up following last week’s incredible draw. Players meet Seven Acres at 12.15 p.m. Reminder that Lotto monies are outstanding.

05 December 2003
In atrocious conditions Letham slid into the next round of the Ashleigh Cup by beating Vale of Atholl by 6 goals to 4 at Pitlochry. Scorers for Letham were D Alexander, P Simpson with a hat-trick, A Rigby, A Strachan. The Tangerines have a home tie on Saturday in the third round of the Scottish Cup. Their opponents Robslee play in the Greater Glasgow Amateur League and have a home ground at Giffnock. Not a lot is known of the opposition except that they have only tasted defeat twice all season and appear to be an extremely capable side. Kick off is 2.00p.m. Players are requested to meet Newhouse Road at 1.00 p.m. prompt.

12 December 2003
A weakened team had to take the field due to injuries for this 3rd, Round Scottish Cup Tie against Robslee. In the end Letham had over 70% of the play but could not find the net. Steve Fitzpatrick opened the scoring for the Tangerines but had to rely on a headed goal by Alan Ferguson (Fergie) to force a replay at Giffnock tomorrow. Players meet White Horse at 10.45 a.m. prompt

19 December 2003
The team advanced in to the fourth round of the Scottish Cup with an emphatic 5-0 win over Robslee at Giffnock last Saturday. In poor weather conditions it was not perhaps the best day to wear their new white and tangerine strips. All the team played their part but Kevin Simpson was the man of the match with four goals and Peter Simpson added a fifth near the end. The team can now look forward to a home tie against a team from Carstairs in the next round to be played early January. There is no fixture for this weekend.

26 December 2003
The club extends its best wishes to players and supporters not only for the Festive Season but also for 2004. Their next game is on Saturday, 10th, January at Seven Acres when they have an attractive 4th, Round Scottish Cup tie against Montieth. This team play in the Lanarkshire League with their home ground at Carstairs Junction.

02 January 2004
Preparations for the team’s fourth round Scottish Cup Tie against Monteith from Lanarkshire will continue on Tuesday 6th, January at Goodlyburn School commencing at 7.30p.m. All associated with Letham wish parents, friends and supporters the compliments of the season and look forward to their continued and invaluable support in 2004.

09 January 2004
The team is looking forward to their 4th, round Scottish Cup tie against Monteith at Seven Acres on Saturday. The visitors, who hail from Carstairs have all ready accounted for Burrelton in an earlier round so the Tangerines will have to be at their best to progress. Players meet clubhouse at 12.30p.m.

16 January 2004
Interest in the Scottish Cup fizzled out with a lack lustre display at home to Monteith and tamely went down by three goals to one. Steve McDuff scoring from the penalty spot. It is back to league business this week when Auchterarder are the visitors. Players meet Seven Acres at 1.00p.m.

23 January 2003
In a hard fought game last week against Auchterarder the home team rued the missed chances including a penalty kick and had to settle for a draw, thanks to a good goal by David Alexander. following a corner kick. This week it is off to play old rivals at Stanley. Players meet Seven Acres at 12.45p.m. prompt

30 January 2004
Missed chances proved costly for The Tangerines when they played Stanley last Saturday .A late goal by David Alexander was too late to salvage a point in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. This week brings Comrie to Seven Acres and the team will have to find it’s goal scoring touch to improve their league position. Players meet 12.45 p.m.

06 February 2004
After last week’s lay off due to ground conditions, the club welcomes Alyth to Seven Acres for a league match. Players meet clubhouse at 12.45 p.m.

13 February 2004
The Tangerines turned in probably their best performance of the season but top of the table Alyth returned home with the points. Scorers for Letham were Stephen Wilson Peter Simpson and Andrew Rigby. This week the team entertain Comrie. Kick off 2.00pm. Players to meet Seven Acres 12.45pm.

20 February 2004
Last Saturday, the Tangerines were held to a 4-4 draw with Comrie Rovers in a fiery match which resulted in 4 players being ordered from the field of play. Despite having the numerical advantage Letham were unable to capitalise and had to settle for a share of the points. Smith, K Simpson, Leckie and MacDuff were the home team scorers. This week the team take the road to Aberfeldy in a crucial league encounter against Breadalbane. Players meet Seven Acres at 12.30p.m.

27 February 2004
The team kept alive their chances of staying in the first division by defeating Breadalbane at Aberfeldy by 6 goals to 3. Paul Simpson (2), Andy Rigby (2), Steve Roy and Chris McLean ensured that the T points came back to Perth. This week brings Stanley to Seven Acres on Saturday and all their long-suffering supporters will be hoping that the recent improved form continues. Players meet Newhouse Road at 1.30p.m.

05 March 2004
Game last week was postponed due to frozen pitch. This week the team face old rivals Roselea in an away league fixture. Roselea need the points to keep their championship aspirations alive and Letham likewise but to keep their first division status. Players meet South Inch Pavilion at 1.30p.m.

12 March 2004
The Tangerines seriously dented Roselea’s championship aspirations with a fine 7-2 victory last Saturday on the South Inch. Goals by Mark Donaldson (2), Gav Smith (2), Davie Alexander (2), and Andy Rigby kept their hopes of staving off relegation very much alive. They will be hoping this form continues on Saturday when St John’s are the visitors. Players meet Seven Acres at 1.15p.m.

19 March 2004
The team may rue the missed chances to increase their lead when 2-1 up against St Johns on Saturday to cruelly go down by the odd goal in five. Scorers for Letham were Gav Smith and Mark Donaldson. This means that they will now have the added pressure of having to win their remaining fixtures to retain their first division status. This week Roselea are the visitors in a cup-tie and players should meet Seven Acres at 1.00 p.m.

26 March 2004
The cup game last week against Roselea was postponed due to the pitch being waterlogged. Tomorrow Breadalbane from Aberfeldy are the visitors in a very important league encounter. If the Tangerines are to retain their first division status then it is essential that they collect the three points. Failure to win at home has been the main problem this season. Players meet Seven Acres at 1.15 p.m.

30 March 2004
Outdoors coaching will be tonight at Seven Acres commencing at 6.45p.m.

02 April 2004
The team considerably improved their aspirations of staying in the first division with a good win by 4 goals to 2 against Breadalbane. Goals by Mark Donaldson, Andy Rigby and Steve Wilson (2) ensured the points stayed with the home team. This week the club bids to retain the Ashleigh Cup, when they visit Comrie Rovers in a quarterfinal tie. Players meet Seven Acres on Saturday at 1.00p.m.

6 April 2004
There is no midweek coaching this week. Next fixture will be Saturday

09 April 2004
The team’s hopes of retaining the Ashleigh Cup disappeared when they went down 2-0 at Comrie. There is no fixture this weekend but lotto monies should be paid on Saturday at 1.30p.m. at the sponsors. Next game is on Tuesday at home to Roselea in the Perthshire Cup and players meet Seven Acres at 5.30p.m.

16 April 2004
In a hard fought cup-tie at home to Roselea two goals by Mark Donaldson were not enough to progress into the next round. The team going down 3-2. There is no game tomorrow. Players are reminded of the parlour derby tonight at 7.30p.m.

23 April 2004
With no game last weekend the team are anxious to get back into action. They have a League clash at home to Stanley on Thursday (April22nd), and on Saturday a League Cup quarter final clash away to Ballinluig kick off 2.30pm. Players to meet Seven Acres at 1.15pm. On Tuesday the team travel Comrie. Details of arrangements for this game will be given after tomorrows game.

30 April 2004
The team have a home game against Auchterarder tomorrow in a 2nd Round Consolation Cup clash. Players meet Seven Acres at 1.30pm.

07 May 2004
Two good wins against Stanley and Comrie ensured the team’s status in the first division for next season. Last Saturday in the Consolation Cup at home to Auchterarder, the visitors held a goal advantage well into the second half. An own goal and two late goals by Mark Donaldson meant the unconvincing Tangerines advanced into the next round. This Saturday the team travel to Pitlochry for a quarter-final tie against Vale of Atholl. Players meet Seven Acres at 1.00p.m.

14 May 2004
The team took the opportunity when playing the Tangerine team to prepare for next season by playing eleven a side. What ensued was a tremendous game with end-to-end play, which delighted both sets of supporters. It would have been a travesty if the game had resulted with a result for either team. This week the whites entertain Auchterarder Primrose at Seven Acres. Timings not complete for this match so Barrie will advise.