St Andrews Colts FC held their annual AGM on Monday 7th November 2025 in the Library at Madras College.
Present were:
Paul Charlton(PC), Robert McGarvey(RM), James Threfall(JT), Stacey Stewart(SS), Martin Guy(MG), Kris McLauchlan(KM), Matt Swift(MS), Trevor Milne(TM), Jack Radcliffe(JR), Willie Donaldson(WD), Robert Fleming(RF) & Andy Goor(AG).
1. Welcome and Apologies
RF welcomed and thanked everyone for coming along to the meeting.
Apologies were recieved from Malcolm Booth(MB) & Lesley-Anne Harrison(LAH)
2. October 2024 AGM Minutes
The minutes from the October 2024 AGM were proposed by RM and seconded by WD. There wer no matters arising from these minutes.
3. Chairmans Report
RF gave his Chairmans report from the last year.
He mentioned how much of a success the last year had been, both on and off the football pitch, with the 2010s winning both the under 15s Jean Pierre Babib Cup and their League, with the now disbanded 2009 team also making the Under 16 DDYFA Cup Final, unlucky that the final result went against them and the similarly now disbanded 2007 team lifting the League Cup, both 2009 and 2007 last games being Cup Finals. On an individual front, Rory Edie, who scored 58 goals for Colts in the 2010s double winning season, alongside Johnny Watson and Connor McLaren of the 2009 team signed for Dundee FC at the end of the 24/25 Season. Johnny Watson also getting a Scottish School Boys cap while playing for Colts.
He reported that Veo had been so much a success that the Club has invested in a second one, thanks to the St Andrews University Community Fund, for the funding to purchase our initial one, and pleased to see it being used by so many teams.
RF also discussed the conclusion of the long going complaint with theSYFA ove racism during a 2009's match back in 2023, which was concluded Sepember 2025, with the complaint being upheld, and the SYFA getting a £1000 fine from the SFA due to a failing in the timing of the investigation. RM reiterating that he is proud St Andrews Colts gave Racism the Red card.
Mentions made to the fantastic fundraising efforts by Lauren McArdle, Jackie O'Neill and Lesley-Anne Harrison, and all the teams involved in a fantastic year of Colts fundraising.
Thanks given to all Coaches, current and former Committee mambers and volunteers, for all the hard work done to keep this Club running, particularly as successful as it has, with special thanks to Graham Nicoll and Lesley-Anne Harrison for their long-standing service to the Colts, with Graham stepping down from the Club in June.
4 Treasurers Report
AG gave a report of the accounts for the year up to June 2025.
AG mentioned the Club has managed to make surplus this year, due to as mentioned previously by RF, a fantastic year of fundraising, but did warn that without fundraising this year we could look to be making a loss. Changes in expenses have been new Veo charges as Club now holds 2, with our main expense without a doubt being Madras for Winter training.
AG did mention that the plan is also to break even, and with funds in the bank we are in a very good place, but with costs rising to be mindful.
Proposal to increase fees, due to increase in pitch hire costs, alongside everything else.
2008-2016 £27.50 to £30
2017s - Mini Ballers £16 to £18
This was proposed by AG and Seconded by WD, this will come into effect from 1st January 2026
5 Election of Office Bearers
Chairman - Robert Fleming(proposer JR Seconder AG)
Treasurer - Andy Goor(proposer RF, Seconder PC)
The re-election of Willie Donaldson, Jack Radcliffe, Malcolm Booth and Lesley-Anne Harrison(proposer KN Seconder SS)
The election of new memebers to join the Committee, Paul Charlton, James Threlfall and Stacey Stewart(proposer RF Seconder JR)
RF & RM Mentioned it would be good to have a Rep from each age group on the Committee, which was agreed around the room, pleased to say we have 7 of the 11 age groups currently represented on the Committee, with only the 2010s, 2013s Whites, 2015s and 2016s without a Rep.
6 Rule Amendment/Additions
There were no proposed amendments or additions to the current rules.
7 AOCB
RM mentioned the condition of St ation Park, with particular the 11 a side pitch being bald and almost unplayable, everyone agreed, RF shared that he has been in talks with getting us access to theMadras pitches on a Sunday, which would help this issue while we looked into getting this sorted, but Fife Council haven't been the fastest in arranging this, but is hopeful this will be sooner rather than later.
MG asked re pitch lining and cutting, why we are getting charged for this and renting pitches, JR explained we line the pitches and pay for them ourselves.
KM asked about qualifications, previously Graham Nicoll(former YDO) would chase for these to be done and when expiring, but since he's left this has fallen away, JR explained this is a role we are needing to fill at Committee level.
RM said he would like more updates from the Committee, this was agreed and JR mentioned the Committee had spoken about this at the meeting, but due to light numbers it wasn't fulfilled yet.
8 Date of Next AGM
The next AGM will be in August 2026, aiming for the week after the Schools go back.
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