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  • 10/06/2025
Lovat captain Martin Mainland speaks ahead of 2025 MacTavish Cup
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00:01So Martin, the Town Street final, what does this mean to you in Lovett?
00:06Eh, I think to be honest it just means that it gives us a chance to try and push and win some pretty games.
00:13We've been in plenty of finals over the last few years, we just need to do a game for the line and get another trophy in the bag.
00:18It's been too long.
00:20Because Lovett, fantastic great record of reaching finals, just getting the win in the final, is that all that's left for the club to do?
00:28Yeah, I mean, I think starting to get a reputation as always the bridesmaid, never the bride, but I think it's just that final step to get us to go further.
00:39How would you describe the season so far?
00:41Eh, it's a mixed bag. I'm defeating the Cups so far, but not great in the league, so it's hard to say. Just a mixed bag.
00:50And you're facing the league leaders and the holders of the trophy, can you see? What kind of test are you expecting on Saturday?
00:56Yeah, it's, can you see? They're probably the biggest club in Shipley. They're renowned for having good teams over the years.
01:01It's never going to be easy, but we're just not going to make it easy for them either.
01:06So, as long as we can make it challenging for them on the day and then see what we can take out, that's all you can ask them.
01:11And the final returns to Buck Park. It's a special place for Shinty. Does that make it extra special, the finals here?
01:17I mean, yeah, I don't think we've been in the final here since 2017 coming up at the final against Junior.
01:23So, yeah, it was good to be back and see what we can do, you know.
01:27It's a bit of a hallowed ground for Shinty, so, yeah, I want to get a win here. It's quite local to us as well.
01:32It's quite local to us as well, so she didn't like the cards.
01:34And Kiltarotay will be up to you on Saturday supporting you on.
01:38Better be.
01:39Better be.
01:40Yeah, no, hopefully, yeah, as I say, I mean, geographically it's quite close, so it'll be good to get the crowds in here.
01:46It's nice.
01:47Thanks.

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