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THE WEEKEND HAD A SILVER LINING FOR THE PEOPLE OF JOHNSTONE AS BURGH TRIUMPHED IN THE CUP FINAL. 12:05, 03 Jun 2025Updated 12:21, 03 Jun 2025 Renfrewshire’s provost yesterday praised
Johnstone Burgh for their Junior Cup triumph after the town partied the night away. Provost Lorraine Cameron wants supporters to enjoy the club’s success in full this week after Lowland
League side Tranent were beaten 4-2 on penalties in the final at Broadwood Stadium following a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. Epic scenes ensued when Kyle Lafferty smashed home the decisive
spot-kick with captain Derek Esplin becoming the first Burgh skipper to lift the trophy since 1968 when George Caughey achieved the feat. And Provost Cameron had the “privilege” of meeting
the Keanie Park icon in the lead-up to what turned out to be a very special afternoon. “I was absolutely delighted to be at the Junior Scottish Cup Final to witness Johnstone Burgh’s
tremendous victory,” she told the Paisley Daily Express. “A moment of sheer determination, skill and team spirit – although I have to say that it wasn’t the easiest of games to watch. “The
anxiety was intense, especially when it ended in a penalty shoot-out! I had the privilege of meeting George Caughey, the man who captained the Burgh to glory in 1968. Article continues below
“It was a deeply emotional moment for him — to see this generation follow in the footsteps of his own historic team was truly special. His pride in the club, past and present, was a
powerful reminder of what this victory means to our community.” Burgh arrived back in the town’s Houstoun Square to a heroes’ welcome on Sunday night as fans celebrated with the trophy. One
of those supporters who attended the game and the gathering afterwards was Johnstone South and Elderslie councillor Andy Steel and he embraced the occasion. He said: “It seemed like half of
Johnstone was at the game and then it seemed like the other half was at Houstoun Square to cheer the team home with the cup! The atmosphere was tremendous. “These events are what brings
towns together. There would have been people at the game yesterday who were at the 1968 final – the last time we won. “And now we’ve got kids at the game who will live to the year 2095 and
remember the day the Burgh won the cup. That’s one of the threads that goes into building a community – 127 years apart but the same experience.” Article continues below DON'T MISS THE
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