FORRES MECHANICS FC SPORTSMAN’S DINNER & PLAYER AWARDS

   FORRES MECHANICS FC SPORTSMAN’S DINNER & PLAYER AWARDS   

We are pleased to announce our Sportsman’s Dinner and Player Awards will take place at the Mosset Tavern, Forres on Friday 1st May 2026  

The evening will be hosted by well-known after dinner compère Ian Thain and the Club are excited to have landed two fantastic after-dinner speakers for the event:

 JOHN HUGHES – John “Yogi” Hughes played primarily as a central defender for several clubs, including Falkirk (two spells), Celtic, Hibernian and Ayr United.
Towards the end of his playing career, Hughes took on coaching responsibilities, and was appointed manager of Falkirk in 2003 (initially as co-manager with Owen Coyle). Hughes guided the club to promotion to the Scottish Premier League and a Scottish Cup Final during his time in charge. He then went on to manage Hibernian, Livingston and Hartlepool United.
His most successful managerial spell was when he was appointed manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in December 2013. During that time he took the club to the final of the Scottish League Cup in 2014 before famously leading them to their first major silverware with the Scottish Cup in May 2015, and their first foray into European football, before he left in May 2016. He has also had stints at Raith Rovers, Ross County (where he managed to help them avoid relegation) and Dunfermline Athletic.
Yogi is also a frequent contributor to Scottish football media, often appearing on BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound to share his insights on Scottish football.

 PETER BROWN – Peter left Falkirk High School in 1970 and joined the world of Banking, retiring after 38 years in various Sales and Management roles, and is now a full time after dinner speaker.
Golf is his sporting passion and he was Chairman of Glenbervie Golf Club from 1995 to 2000. He also supports Falkirk FC and was a member of Alex Totten’s testimonial committee in 2008.

He loves making people laugh and his stories are about sport, life, and marriage; subjects we all relate in the world we live in today.

 As an added bonus there will be members of the 1985/86 squad which won the Highland League for the first time in the club’s history in attendance – a great opportunity to meet some ‘Cans legends on the 40th anniversary of their title win!  

Early booking is advised as we expect places for this event to go quickly. The event is priced at £75pp with group bookings available on request – to book contact David MacKintosh on 07778 806642  or via our social media platforms.

We look forward to seeing you on what promises to be a superb evening.

‘Mon the Cans!