Blantyre Victoria have been crowned West Region Championship co-winners alongside Darvel in a shock call by the the Scottish Junior FA.
The Vics were sitting in third in the division behind Lanarkshire rivals Cumbernauld and the Ayrshire leaders.
They had played three games less than their rivals and were sitting seven points off top spot before the lockdown.
Both sides had picked up 84 per cent of points before the league was called off last week, so the decision was made that the glory would be shared.
The celebrations bring the curtain down on the junior game at Castle Park with the club set to make the jump to new tier six, the West of Scotland League, next season.
Gaffer John Gibson would have preferred to win the trophy on the park but reckons the players deserve the plaudits.
He added: “Obviously I am disappointed that we never got a chance to finish the season but it’s good recognition for the players and what they have achieved.
“The going on a 15 game winning run, playing some great football and entertaining the fans.
“That’s what they were about this season. So a big thank you to the players, to the committee for all there hard work, and special thank you to all the supporters who have followed us this season and given us great support very much appreciated.”
In a club statement, a spokesman said they feel the judgement “is a fair decision.”
They continued: “We, along with all fans in the division would have loved to have seen this season play out but under the circumstances football must take a back seat.
“It’s bittersweet end to our 123 years in the Scottish Junior ranks, but one that we hope brings a smile to all Vics fans during these uncertain times.
“Our congratulations to Auchinleck Talbot, Shettleston and Johnstone Burgh who have been declared winners of the other divisions as well as our fellow Championship winners Darvel.”
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