Thain in contention as Borthwick bows out

SHINTY: Kingussie Shinty are looking for a new manager after the popular Stephen Borthwick announced that he will step down after two years.

Borthwick has cited work commitments and said that he was always likely to take the job for two campaigns only. He guided the club to the double in his first year and landed the MacTavish Cup this term, despite the team being in transition. Chieftain Joe Taylor said: ”Stephen has done very well. We have until March so hopefully someone will come forward before then.”

A possible contender may be club legend Kevin Thain, who took the team as player/manager several seasons ago.

Borthwick’s intended final match against Kyles Athletic today has been cancelled due to an unplayable Tighnabruaich pitch.

As this is the final weekend of the official playing season, the fixture will not be rescheduled and the points will be shared with a no-score draw being declared.