WHEN Oban Celtic won Marine Harvest South Division 1 at the end of the 2016 shinty season, they took the decision to make the step up to the Marine Harvest National Division.
This not only provided a greater test on the field of play against tougher opposition but also presented the logistical challenge of playing shinty at a national rather than regional level.
Despite starting the season as many people’s tip for relegation, Oban Celtic manager Kenny Wotherspoon had other ideas.