However, the club heralded its arrival as a major force by winning the Macaulay Cup in 1991[3] and reaching the semi-final of the Camanachd the same year then finally joining the ranks of clubs who have won the blue riband event in 1992, beating Kingussie 1–0 in Glasgow thanks to Deek Cameron's goal after only ten seconds, which still stands as the fastest goal in a final.

Club captain Gordon Mackinnon one of fort williams all time consistent performers was presented with a black caman from The club for this achievement ‘Kingussie did regain a modicum of revenge by defeating the Fort comprehensively in both the MacTavish Cup (The North Senior Trophy) and the final of the Camanachd Cup in Dunoon.

[6] James Clark was the talisman for the three in a row years,[7] his last-minute goals causing heartache[citation needed] for Kyles Athletic in particular in the 2009 final.

[10] MacNeil was succeeded for the 2010 season by Peter MacIntyre, returning to the post which he had co-held with Davie Stafford when the team won the Premier League.

[11] MacIntyre made a strong start to the 2010 season with some good results despite his team not displaying the pomp of old, a 14–0 defeat of Glasgow Mid-Argyll aside.

However, there was a massive shock[citation needed] in the MacTavish Cup semi-final when local rivals Kilmallie, playing in North Division One, knocked them out 4–3.

[13] 2012 was a disappointing season for the Fort but this was exceeded by a woeful league performance in 2013 which saw the club relegated to the newly created National Division One for 2014.

The club bounced back by gaining promotion at the first attempt in 2014 but again lost some more of the senior players that had helped bring them success in the previous year.

The club was forced to move to the Black Park in Fort William halfway through in season 2011 in order for renovation work to be done on the pitch at An Aird.

[19] The club's future at An Aird still remains shaky as in November 2010 further plans to develop the site were revealed by an Edinburgh-based company.