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Press and Journal
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Oban Camanachd and Kingussie settle for a share of the spoils in entertaining draw
Mowi Premiership title contenders Oban Camanachd and Kingussie settled for a point apiece following their 1-1 draw. This was an entertaining game in front of a big Mossfield crowd and after a goalless first half, Roddy Young outmuscled a couple of defenders to put the league leaders ahead. However, with just 11 minutes remaining, Craig Macmillan's shot rebounded to Daniel MacVicar who half-hit the ball into the corner of the goal. Oban Camanachd assistant manager Iain MacMillan said: 'Kingussie keeper Rory McGregor kept them in it with some brilliant saves, particularly in the first half. 'Substitute Craig Macmillan made a terrific impact, and Daniel MacVicar deserved his goal as he's sacrificed himself for the team so often this season.' Kingussie boss Iain Borthwick added: 'Overall, I'm really happy with our performance and the point given the players we were missing. 'I was pleased to get in goalless at half-time, but we had a better grip of the game in the second half. 'It was good to give debuts to Svend Pedersen who started and Fionn Dempster and Robert Shiells from the bench.' Challengers Fort William were unable to capitalise on their rivals' dropped points, losing 2-0 to Skye. Dan MacDonald took the ball around the keeper to give the visitors the lead and Archie Millar won possession on 48 minutes before finding Dan MacDonald and his 15-yard rocket shot gave the keeper no chance for his second. Skye boss Kenny MacLeod said: 'We suffered a couple of blows as Ryan Harrison was working and William MacKinnon could only take a place on the bench due to injury, but all the boys were terrific. 'Ross Gordon played at full centre and that's the best game I've ever seen him play. 'It was a high-energy performance, but we didn't have it all our own way and our keeper Ryan Morrison made several incredible saves which, coupled with some last-ditch defending, kept us in front.' Newtonmore won for the fifth successive match and have now gone 468 minutes without conceding a goal, after beating Lovat 2-0. Substitute Euan Dingwall beat stand-in keeper Greg Matheson with a low strike following a corner on the hour, and on-form Matthew Sloss forced the ball home to claim 'More's second 11 minutes from time. Newtonmore missed youngster Joe Coyle who is in Ross County's squad for their crucial Scottish Premiership play-off second leg against Livingston in Dingwall on Monday evening. However, his younger brother James Coyle debuted as a late substitute and did well. More manager Peter Ross said: 'We went with the same starting 12, with Drew MacDonald returning to take a place on the bench and created chances in the first half without really threatening. 'The half-time message was to move the ball more quickly and we did that. 'Declan Brannan was excellent again.' Kinlochshiel and Caberfeidh shared the points following a goalless draw. Home manager Willie MacRae said: 'It was a hard battle between two good sides but just lacked that final touch.' Cabers boss Garry Reid added: 'We could have won it, and could have lost it, it was that sort of game.' Battling Beauly notched their first point of the season at the 11th time of asking, drawing 1-1 at Kyles Athletic. Roan MacVicar gave Kyles an early advantage but Iain Hunter, who joined Beauly from Inverness during the preseason, levelled to claim a point. South sides Bute and Col Glen stay in the Mowi National Division title race after weekend wins. Auryn Kerr gave second-placed Col Glen an early lead at Strathglass, but Ruairidh Todd levelled shortly after. However, Jamie MacVicar put the Glendaruel side back in front midway through the first half and Neily Mcnaughton made it 3-1 just before the break. There was no scoring in the second half. Scott Harvey's goal after just 6 minutes was enough to give Bute a 1-0 win over Glenurquhart, keeping them in third place.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oban and Kingussie share spoils at top of Premiership
Oban Camanachd missed a chance to dislodge Kingussie from the top of the Mowi Premiership when the two high fliers drew 1-1 at Mossfield. Fort William sustained their first league defeat and dropped to third when they lost 2-0 at home to Skye. Newtonmore's progress continued with a 2-0 defeat of visitors Lovat, and Beauly grabbed their first point in a 1-all draw away to Kyles. It was goalless between Kinlochshiel and Caberfeidh. Kingussie went in front through Roddy Young on the hour and seemed to be holding on until Daniel MacVicar equalised with six minutes left, but there was to be no late winner. Dan MacDonald gave Skye the breakthrough after quarter of an hour and doubled their lead early in the second half, with Fort unable to respond. These two games could have produced any of three different leaders but Kingussie remain one point clear of Camanachd while Fort drop to third, a further point behind and with a game in hand. Euan Dingwall and Matthew Sloss, both in the second half, lifted Newtonmore to just a further point adrift of a top three place. Roan MacVicar scored early for Kyles but Beauly refused to crumble and struck back before half time with an equaliser from Iain Hunter. Bute and Col Glen continued their pursuit of National Division leaders Lochaber. In Rothesay, Bute edged Glenurquhart 1-0 just a week after their spectacular 5-0 drubbing of the same opponents on the road. Meanwhile in Cannich, it was 3-1 for Col Glen against hosts Strathglass who still remain pointless. The English Shinty Association only makes rare forays north to compete in minor cup ties, but did so in style with a 7-1 eclipse of Stirling in the Bullough Cup at Yoker.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Oban and Kingussie share spoils at top of Premiership
Oban Camanachd missed a chance to dislodge Kingussie from the top of the Mowi Premiership when the two high fliers drew 1-1 at William sustained their first league defeat and dropped to third when they lost 2-0 at home to progress continued with a 2-0 defeat of visitors Lovat, and Beauly grabbed their first point in a 1-all draw away to was goalless between Kinlochshiel and went in front through Roddy Young on the hour and seemed to be holding on until Daniel MacVicar equalised with six minutes left, but there was to be no late MacDonald gave Skye the breakthrough after quarter of an hour and doubled their lead early in the second half, with Fort unable to two games could have produced any of three different leaders but Kingussie remain one point clear of Camanachd while Fort drop to third, a further point behind and with a game in Dingwall and Matthew Sloss, both in the second half, lifted Newtonmore to just a further point adrift of a top three MacVicar scored early for Kyles but Beauly refused to crumble and struck back before half time with an equaliser from Iain and Col Glen continued their pursuit of National Division leaders Lochaber. In Rothesay, Bute edged Glenurquhart 1-0 just a week after their spectacular 5-0 drubbing of the same opponents on the road. Meanwhile in Cannich, it was 3-1 for Col Glen against hosts Strathglass who still remain English Shinty Association only makes rare forays north to compete in minor cup ties, but did so in style with a 7-1 eclipse of Stirling in the Bullough Cup at Yoker.
Press and Journal
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Caberfeidh goal machine Craig Morrison reveals knee injury prognosis
There was a collective sigh of relief at Caberfeidh when it was confirmed the knee injury suffered by Craig Morrison – shinty's top senior scorer last year – isn't as bad as originally feared. Morrison missed last week's win over Beauly, and although this weekend's Mowi Premiership trip to Kinlochshiel comes too soon for the Scotland international, he is hopeful a return isn't too far away. Morrison netted 38 goals last season, and he said: 'I hurt my knee against Fort William a couple of weeks ago, but I'm hoping it's not as bad as first thought. 'I've had an orthopaedic appointment, and they don't think it's anything serious, so I just need to give it some rest for a week or two and hopefully I'll be back playing after that.' However, his manager Garry Reid noted a word of caution, adding: 'We're still not 100% sure about Craig's knee, so we'll not push him back too early and risk him being out for a longer period – no matter how much he says he's ready to play. 'We do have few players who are back from last week, though, in Ben MacDonald, Jamie Mackintosh, Gavin McLaughlin and Ewen Campbell. 'The young players who came into the squad last week did well, so Seamus Henderson, Taylor Condon and James MacKenzie are all in contention. 'Charlie Ferguson, Callum MacKinnon, Ruaridh MacKinnon and Logan Beaton aren't available this week.' Kinlochshiel manager Willie MacRae said: 'I'll have David Falconer back, whilst Ali Nixon trained well this week and he'll be included unless there are any last-minute issues. 'Finlay MacRae isn't ready yet, though, but we'll hopefully have him back in early June.' Oban Camanachd's title aspirations will be put to the test when champions and current leaders Kingussie visit Mossfield. Oban are a point off the top, and assistant manager Iain MacMillan said: 'Kingussie have set the pace and standards for everyone else to try and match. 'We know we'll need to be at the top of our game, and we know what they bring, especially in attack. 'We'll have to be fully concentrated in defence for the full 90 minutes. 'We're at home, though, so will look to play our own game and style, trying to cause them as many problems as possible. 'Louie MacFarlane has a real chance of returning after injury which is big boost. 'But it's still too soon for Daniel Maccuish – He's trained well so he's good fitness-wise and we hope he'll return in the coming weeks.' Kingussie boss Iain Borthwick added: 'The news from our camp isn't good. 'Liam Borthwick, Fraser Munro and Rory MacKeachan are definitely out with hamstring problems, while Cammie Bremner's on holiday and gamekeepers Lee Bain and Savio Genini have a charity shoot. George Taylor Ramsay's still recovering from a fractured metatarsal, and although Ruaridh Anderson trained again, he's not 100% fit and I'm not sure I want to risk him with a Camanachd Cup tie at Skye next week. 'Even our experienced second team players are carrying injuries, so there will be spaces for some of our youths.' Second-placed Fort William hope to capitalise should their rivals drop points when they host Skye. The sides met in an Artemis Macaulay Cup tie at the same venue at the start of the month, which Skye edged after extra-time. Lovat travel to Newtonmore, challenged with breaching a mean defence who haven't conceded a goal in 378 minutes. More defender Rory Kennedy said: 'Steven Macdonald has been excellent these recent weeks, Daniel Sloss has come into the defence and has been a great addition to our squad, whilst Tristan Ross has played his part since dropping back, so that all makes my job a lot easier. 'It's now about keeping the momentum going and making sure we do the same things week-in, week-out.' Lovat manager Iain Nicolson said: 'Unfortunately I'm missing a couple of key players due to injury and personal commitments, but that said, I still have a strong squad and there are opportunities for those players pushing for a regular starting position to stake a claim. We're prepared for a tough game.' Roddy Macdonald returns for Kyles Athletic against Beauly. Manager Grant Profit said: 'It's great to have Roddy back. Ross Macrae will likely need another week, but we should have him for the Oban Camanachd tie in the Scottish.' Bute and Glenurquhart meet for the second successive Saturday, this time in the Mowi National Division at The Meadows, whilst Strathglass seek their first points when second-placed Col Glen visit Cannich.
Press and Journal
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Super-sub helps Lovat into MacTavish Cup final - as Celtic Society Cup finalists also revealed
Greg Matheson came off the substitutes' bench to help send Lovat on their way to a 2-0 victory over Fort William and into shinty's WM Donald MacTavish Cup Final. Matheson forced the ball home when he was on the ground after Craig Mainland's long ball forward and good play from Graeme Macmillan on the left. Marc MacLachlan confirmed Lovat's MacTavish Cup victory on 70 minutes. It is a first final for new Lovat boss Iain Nicolson, who said: 'Super-sub Greg scored within his first couple of touches – but the whole squad rose to the task and I couldn't have asked any more of them. 'We knew we were in for a hard game with the form Fort are in, so to get the win, a clean sheet and two goals is credit to the boys.' Holders Kingussie are back in the MacTavish Cup final as Roddy Young's a low strike from a central position, and Savio Genini's lofted ball over the keeper from the left sealed their 2-0 win over Lochaber. Manager Iain Borthwick said: 'Where do I start with that game… 'We lost Liam Borthwick and Fraser Munro with hamstring injuries so had to change our plans and struggled to get going. 'I thought we deserved our two quick goals in the second half, but we still relied on a couple of good Rory McGregor saves before the end.' Scottish Sea Farms Glasgow Celtic Society Challenge Cup holders Oban Camanachd beat Glasgow Mid Argyll 2-1 to reach their final. Calum McLay – playing at full centre – surged forward before shooting through a ruck of players to put GMA ahead. But, following the first half water-break, the Oban side regrouped, finishing the half strongly with Ross Macmillan levelling after Daniel MacVicar's good run. With five minutes remaining, substitute Malcolm Clark floated the ball to the back post and Gregor Macdonald ran forward to take the ball down and win the tie. Oban assistant manager Iain MacMillan said: 'It could have gone either way during the final 10 minutes – and credit to GMA who are a good side and defended well – but we pressed at the end and got our reward. 'We weren't at our best quality-wise, but you can't fault the boys for their effort, application, fitness and attitude.' Meanwhile, Kyles Athletic also came good during the final 10 minutes to force extra-time and reach the final after beating Inveraray 3-2. Neil Campbell and Ruaraidh Graham had Inveraray 2-0 ahead before Luke Thornton countered for Kyles from a tight angle with just four minutes remaining. In the final minute, Innes Macdonald's corner broke back to him. He took a touch to better the angle and his shot flew by the keeper off a defender's boot. In extra-time, Will Cowie squared the ball across the D and James Pringle got across his marker to finish off the near post. In Saturday's league business, Newtonmore beat Kinlochshiel 2-0 to go fourth in the Mowi Premiership. Iain Robinson's early opener came from Matthew Sloss' free-hit, while his second from the right went in off keeper Josh Grant – who later redeemed himself with a brilliant save from the impressive Matthew Sloss, tipping the youngster's swerving shot over the bar. More manager Peter Ross said: 'The whole team are contributing, and we have to keep it going and keep playing our shinty. 'I thought Matthew Sloss was outstanding and was only denied a goal by Josh's wonder-save.' It's now four straight Newtonmore wins without conceding, and full-back Rory Kennedy added: 'Building a solid defence is massive for us. We know we've guys upfront who can score, so as long as we keep it tight at the back, we'll give ourselves every chance of winning games.' Caberfeidh were without injured talisman Craig Morrison, but Kevin Bartlett, Logan Beaton and Kyles Grant earned a 3-0 win over Beauly. Rory McDonald's brace and Scott Harvey's hat-trick helped Bute go third in the Mowi National Division after impressing 5-0 at Glenurquhart.
