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Press and Journal
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Col Glen and holders Glasgow Mid Argyll progress in Balliemore Cup
It's a cup-tie triumph that's been a long time coming as Col Glen won 2-1 at Glenurquhart in the Ferguson Transport & Shipping Balliemore Cup first round. The Glendaruel side's last cup victory came three years earlier when they lifted the Camanachd Association Single Team trophy. Manager Ronnie MacVicar said: 'It's a relief to finally get that cup win and this was a classic game of two halves. 'We should have been out of sight after the first half, but they came back at us after the restart. 'It was a hot day and Murray McClymont and Andrew MacVicar were excellent. 'We were missing captain Andrew Tyre, recently back from a broken finger, who had university studies to attend to, but we can now cope with such absences as we've increased the size of the squad.' Neily Mcnaughton and the hard-working Cluanie Fraser had Col Glen 2-0 ahead at half-time and Finlay Robertson's counter seven minutes from time wasn't enough. Holders Glasgow Mid Argyll fell behind to Lewis Birrell's early turn and shot, but two-goal Ross Brown and four-goal Calum McLay gave the Glasgow side a 6-2 win. Innes Blackhall also scored for the hosts. GMA boss Alan MacRae said: 'We played well. We were caught cold in the first minute but hit back straight away, which gave us confidence. 'I'm happy with the players' appetite, they applied themselves well against a young, stubborn Kilmallie side.' Dean Robertson gave Bute a 12-minute lead against Inveraray, but the islanders missed Cameron McMillan who was sent-off after 55 minutes, and Euan Donnan levelled 12 minutes from time. With no further scoring, Inveraray progressed 2-1 on penalties. Hat-tricks from Pearce McBeth and Kyle MacFarlane helped Oban Celtic defeat Ardnamurchan 10-0. William MacEwan scored twice, and Simon Patterson's own goal and Scott Dempster completed the scoring. The quarter-final ties are: Inveraray v Aberdour, Oban Celtic v Lochaber, Col Glen v Glasgow Mid Argyll, Strathglass v Inverness, Mowi Premiership leaders Kingussie drew 1-1 with Kyles Athletic. Roddy Young put the Kings ahead on the stroke of half-time, but Roan MacVicar levelled just 10 minutes from time. Kingussie manager Iain Borthwick said: 'We dominated the first half but couldn't get many shots on target. They came at us after the restart, and it was end-to-end. They played well and were in our faces, working better as a team than us. 'We didn't have Ruaridh Anderson and Robert Mabon and missed them badly.' Kyles boss Grant Profit said: 'We came to a difficult venue against a team that's been dominant for the last few years, and we were without Ross Macrae and Scott Macdonald, who are the spine of our team. 'I thought we were unlucky to be behind at half-time but we showed great character and dominated the second half and could have stolen both points.' Second-placed Fort William cut Kingussie's advantage to a single point as Archie MacKinnon and Lachie Shaw secured a 2-0 win at Caberfeidh. Newtonmore swept Skye aside 4-0 in Portree. Iain Robinson scored the only goal of the first half from Declan Brannan's corner and Joe Coyle finished from close range soon after the restart. Declan Brannan's effort then deceived Skye keeper Ryan Morrison before Iain Robinson notched his second with the goal of the game, lifting the ball over the keeper following good play down the right from substitutes Tristan Ross, Joe Coyle and Matthew Sloss. More manager Peter Ross said: 'That's the way I want Newtonmore teams to play. We were right up for it from the first minute and I must mention Steven Macdonald who was immense in our defence.' John MacRae bagged a brace, either side of Donald Nixon's effort as Kinlochshiel enjoyed a 3-0 triumph at Beauly. Ross Macmillan netted twice as third-placed Oban Camanachd beat Lovat 3-2. Lorne Dickie got the other with Graeme Macmillan and Danny Kelly replying.
Press and Journal
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Glasgow Mid Argyll hope to have Logan Adam back following ice hockey injury
Glasgow Mid Argyll open their Ferguson Transport & Shipping Balliemore Cup defence with a tough tie at Kilmallie. The Glasgow side hope to have Logan Adam back in their squad as the former Aberdour attacker, who is also a promising ice hockey player, has been missing since being on the wrong end of a heavy challenge which sent him crashing into the boards during the Fife Falcons' 3-2 Scottish Junior Cup final win over the Lightning Pirates last month. GMA boss Alan MacRae said: 'It will be good to get Logan back and Ryan Boyle is also available again. We're missing Craig Anderson though. 'Kilmallie have definitely hit some good form, scoring plenty goals, so they'll be dangerous opponents.' Kilmallie's Calum MacDougall goes in hunt of his 20th goal this season, and he said: 'We've a couple of guys unavailable through injury but otherwise, we've a strong squad. 'It was close when we played GMA earlier this season and given our recent results, we know we can score goals which is something we hope to carry into this weekend.' Glenurquhart host Col Glen, Bute welcome Inveraray and Oban Celtic meet Ardnamurchan. 2023 winners Lochaber received a bye as Kilmory were unable to field a team. Mowi Premiership leaders Kingussie host Kyles Athletic. Manager Iain Borthwick was without playmaker Ruaridh Anderson last weekend and said: 'It's not looking good for Ruaridh this week either as he hasn't trained but we'll make a late decision on whether he'll feature. Robert Mabon's on holiday, but Rory MacKeachan returns after injury.' Kyles boss Grant Profit said: 'It's good to be back after a couple of weeks off. 'Our keeper Iain MacFarlane is on his honeymoon but the vastly experience John Whyte is making a comeback to help us out. 'Ross Macrae and Scott Macdonald are injury doubts, and we'll allow them until the last minute to prove their fitness.' Oban Camanachd manager Daniel Cameron is on holiday and misses Lovat's visit so assistants Iain MacMillan and Aidan MacIntyre take charge. Iain MacMillan said: 'It's looking a bit more positive player-wise this week as brothers Daniel and Joe MacVicar are back in the squad, Andy MacDonald is free from suspension and Malcolm Clark's looking to take a place on the bench after his broken thumb which is a big boost. 'Craig Macmillan serves the final game of his suspension, while Louie MacFarlane and Daniel MacCuish are still a few weeks away.' Lovat manager Iain Nicolson has had a full squad to choose from over recent weeks and said: 'It's been a good headache to have for the last three weeks or so. 'We're looking forward to getting going again after our free weekend. Oban's always a difficult place to go but we'll be ready.' Beauly's Euan Mccormick has completed his five-match suspension ahead of Kinlochshiel's visit but defender Angus Renwick serves a one-game ban. Shiel manager Willie MacRae said: 'Jonny MacAskill's picked up a one-game ban and we'll give Ali Nixon a late fitness test as he's a quad problem. Zander MacRae is back though.' Kinlochshiel won 8-0 when the sides met four weeks ago, but Willie MacRae added: 'Don't pay any attention to that. It was a freak result as Beauly played quite well that day. Saturday won't be the same.' Skye's James Morrison and Newtonmore's Drew MacDonald will both have fitness checks ahead of their meeting in Portree. Caberfeidh and Fort William both look to bounce back from defeats last weekend when they clash at Castle Leod. Mowi WCA Premier League leaders Badenoch returned to winning ways, beating Inverness 5-0. Megan Ralph and Zoe Reid both bagged braces and Rhona McIntyre the other. Lochaber remain in the title race after winning 2-0 at Glasgow Mid Argyll. Leah Maxtone and Claire Delaney scored. Second-placed Skye and Badenoch have a top of the table clash in Portree on Saturday whilst Lochaber travel to Inverness on Sunday.
