Deek Cameron to officiate big cup final at the Dell
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Shinty chiefs have confirmed that Deek Cameron will referee the 2022 Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup between Kingussie and Lovat next month.
Derek ‘Deek’ Cameron, from Fort William, will be taking charge of his fourth Scottish Final on September 17th at the Dell.
Deek played for Fort William throughout the 90s and is most famously remembered for scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in a Camanachd Cup Final after just seven seconds in 1992 – a game Fort went on to win.
In being selected to officiate this year’s final, Deek equals the record for most Camanachd Cup Finals refereed.
He will share the accolade with John Henderson.
Deek said: “I am delighted to be awarded my fourth Camanachd Cup Final, and in doing so getting the opportunity to equal the record for final appearances by a referee.
"If this final is anything like the previous finals I have officiated it should be a classic.
"With arguably the best two teams in shinty at this moment taking part, Macaulay Cup champions Kingussie playing on a familiar surface and Lovat looking to make amends for their last three appearances, this should add some real spice.
"I always enjoy Camanachd Cup Final day, the build up to the match and, of course, the pleasantries afterwards.
"Backed up by my very capable support team, I hope to provide a physical but fair final for the spectators and watching public to enjoy."
The rest of the officiating panel will be goal judges Martin MacLean Des McNulty; linespersons Andrew Grant McKenzie, Caitlin Mutch, Jamie MacPherson and Martin Bell.
The fourth official is Willie MacDonald.
