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Wikipedia - Forres Mechanics F.C.
Forres Mechanics Football Club are a senior Scottish association football club from the town of Forres, Moray, currently playing in the Highland Football League. They play at the town's Mosset Park. Forres Mechanics are the oldest association football club in the North of Scotland and are one of only two original teams to play in the Highland League since its first season in 1893, the other being Clachnacuddin.
History
Their unusual name is variously stated to come from the town's Mechanics Institute or most likely when a group of craftsmen or mechanics split from an earlier Forres team to form their own club. Forres Mechanics have won the Highland league twice: in the 1985–86 season and in the 2011–12 season.
On 26 November 2016, Forres Mechanics played their most high-profile match in recent years when they held League One side Stenhousemuir to a 2–2 draw in 2016–17 Scottish Cup, however they lost 3–1 in the replay.
Forres withdrew from the Highland League for the 2020–21 season, which was greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, before returning the following season.
Forres Mechanics competes in the Highland Football League, which is the fifth tier of the Scottish football league system. The team has a strong fan base and plays their home matches at Mosset Park, a historic stadium with a capacity of around 2,000 spectators.
The team's colors are red and white, and their mascot is a stag named Monty. Forres Mechanics has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football and has a tradition of developing young talent through their youth academy.
Over the years, Forres Mechanics has enjoyed success in various competitions, including winning the Highland League Cup and the North of Scotland Cup. The team has also had several notable players who have gone on to play at higher levels of Scottish football.
Overall, Forres Mechanics is a well-respected and competitive team in Scottish football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.