SHINTY: Trophy is set to get new lease of life at the Sutherland Cup final
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A trophy is set to be given a new lease of life and will be given to the player deemed man of the match at the Highland Industrial Supplies Sutherland Cup final.
Hugh Dan MacLennan has donated a prestigious trophy to be awarded to the player of the match at the Highland Industrial Supplies Sutherland Cup final.
The trophy will be presented to the winning player after the final whistle and they will keep it in their possession until the next final, similar to many of the other player of the match awards throughout shinty such as the Albert Smith Medal.
The Sutherland Cup final, scheduled for Saturday, September 9 stands as one of the most highly regarded fixtures in the shinty calendar, showcasing the outstanding skills and sportsmanship of exceptional athletes.
The final, brings together teams from across the country, representing the pinnacle of junior shinty.
The 100th anniversary final will be taking place at Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit.
Maclennan bought the trophy 10 years ago for £100, which was original donated by Sir William Sutherland, but its history of being presented to competitions is relatively unknown.
Maclennan said: “I have always felt that the man of the match in the Sutherland final should get an award and to retain this trophy for a year, complete with the enhanced base and silver bands seems to be a fitting way to mark the Sutherland centenary and my own retirement year.
“I held on to it looking for a use and decided the 100th anniversary of the main trophy would be a good point to re-introduce it to shinty. It was advertised a shinty trophy for shinty introduced in 1905.
“The silver hallmark is confirmed as London 1905 but there are no references to be found so far for when it might have been played for. However, there are press reports in 1921 and 1922 of Sir William attending events in Argyll and presenting a shinty trophy.”
