Fort and Mallaig get ready for summer of action in WHAFL

There will be a focus on youth development by looking at promoting members of the youth sides to the reserves team to play a part in the West Highland Amateur League against teams from Skye, with Mallaig the only other ‘mainland’ opponent.

The youngsters joining the reserves will be encouraged and gain experience from some older faces - and legs - with a lot of grass under their boots, but not quite ready to retire.

There is also change of management with thanks going to Paul MacInnes for his efforts in overseeing the debut season last year. Paul will still have a place assisting the coaching team.

Scott Duncan becomes the new manager with Norman MacInnes, the current Under 16 coach, coming in as his number two.

Scott, who has plenty experience in coaching all ages, along with Norman will be joined by other well known coaches in the area, Jimmy Kelly and John Campbell.

They are all excited to get youngsters through the ranks at Fort William Football Club.

There has been a lot of interest in the team and really good numbers are attending training.

It is great to know youngsters will have the chance to play in a competitive league, honing their skills and joining others who share a similar interest.

It is planned to play league games at Claggan Park, but there is always the option, like last season, to use the artificial pitch at Lochaber High School. More information will be available though Fort William Football Club’s social media as dates and locations of matches are confirmed.