Oban Saints AFC

Argyll and Bute Football Development Officer Dylan Kerr has left his post to take up a job as head coach with South African Premier League team Mpumalanga Black Aces.
   The former Leeds United and Kilmarnock defender said he was very sorry to be leaving his post with Argyll and Bute Council, but the coaching job in South Africa was just too good to turn down as it gave him a chance to get back into professional football.
   He said: 'I really enjoyed my four years as development officer and I would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers for their help as well as all the kids who were tremendous'.
   Oban Saints secretary David Buchanan said: 'We are really sorry to see Dylan leave as he did a tremendous job, not only for Oban Saints but for football in general across Argyll and Bute. Everybody at the club wishes him well in his new job and we will certainly be keeping in touch.
   'Whoever gets his job will have a hard act to follow, but we at the club will give them all the support we can to make a success of the development post.'

Donald Campbell wins this header against Brian Love during the pre-season match against Clark Drive held at Glencruitten Park, Oban on Saturday 8th August, 2009. Clark Drive won an entertaining game 2-0.

Saints keeper Graham Dougles ready to clear his lines watched by Brian Love and Dante Lopez

Alex Craik shields the ball from Ross Davidson

Ross Davidson and Paul Young combine to take the ball away from Alex Craik and Sean Ford

Donald Campbell ready to cross the ball into the Clark Drive penalty area

Brian Love shields the ball from Dante Lopez, watched by a good crowd of spectators.

No way through for Saints striker Darin Bryars as he's surrounded by Clark Drive defenders.

Action shots from the Oban Saints v Drumpellier Thistle Scottish Cup match held at Glencruitten on Saturday 10th October, 2009. Saints won this game 11-0. Saints are in the white strip. Photos: Marian Miller, The Oban Times

All eyes on the ball - Caledonian League side Hamilton FP defend a corner during the first half of the West of Scotland Cup match held at Glencruitten on Saturday 24th October, 2009. Saints players Alex Craik, Steven MacLeod and Myles McAuley are waiting to pounce. The Oban side won the game 3-0. Photos: David Walker, The Oban Times

Keith Millar leapfrogs this challenge from Hamilton defender Stuart Loose.

Cambria player manager Cammy Scott gets to grips with Donald Campbell during their premier league match held on Saturday 6th February at the community 3g pitch at Oban High School. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Photos: Kevin McGlynn

Donald Campbell is crowded out by the Cambria defence.

Postal United keeper Michael Gemmell makes a brave effort to stop Craig MacEwan's second goal during the premier division league game held on the 3g community pitch at Oban High School on Saturday 20th February, 2010. Saints won an entertaining game 2-0.
Photos: Kevin McGlynn

Allan MacKay shields the ball from a Postal defender.

Jamie Graham and Postal's polish striker Zbignew Grzeborcz tussle for the ball during Saturday's match.

Donald Campbell, Dante Lopez and Marc MacCallum make sure thre is no way through for this Postal player.

CLUB GETS TOP AWARD
Oban Saints Football Club have been honoured by Argyll and Bute Council at their annual sports volunteer awards ceremony. The Oban club were voted
'Sports Organisation of the Year 2009'

Dylan Kerr the Argyll and Bute Football Development Officer hands over the council's 'Sports Organisation of the Year 2009' award to Oban Saints secretary David Buchanan during the recent AMP Youth Tournament. L to R: David Paterson, Jim Lynch, David Buchanan, Iain Alexander, Dylan Kerr, Peter Darling and Duncan MacKinnon.

A last ditch tackle from a Kilpatrick defender stops Donald Campbell in his tracks. The game, played at Glencruitten on Saturday 8th May, 2010 resulted in a 2-1 win for Kilpatrick..

Left: Kilpatrick keeper Chris Connolly saves from Allan MacKay. Right: Myles McAuley in a tussle for the ball in midfield.