Glenvale and Johnstone Burgh produced an epic game in memory of the Paisley businessman that sponsored both clubs.The Renfrewshire sides co-hosted the inaugural John Grant Tournament at the weekend, with the pair joined by Maryhill and Largs Thistle.While Premier Division side Largs went on to lift the trophy, it was Paisley side Glenvale and Johnstone Burgh who undoubtedly produced the game of the tournament in their incredible semi-final on Saturday.Despite being three divisions below Burgh in the West of Scotland Football League set up, ‘Vale raced into a three-nil lead in the opening 30 minutes.Jamie McKim’s side pulled a goal back before half-time, but Glenvale managed to stretch their lead back to 4-1 at the interval.The Keanie Park crowd certainly got their money’s worth, with Burgh fighting back to 5-3 before two late goals took the clash to penalties.It was Glenvale who came out on top from the spot, with Steven Lynch, Jamie Sidebotham, Brodie Gillanders, Craig Reilly️ and Mark Jardine keeping their cool to clinch an impressive win.Glenvale boss John Kelly told Express Sport: “If people donated a fiver to get in, they definitely got their money’s worth!“It was a terrific game of football and we were chuffed to get the win in the end.“We knew it was going to be very tough because Burgh have got a quality side.

They’ve got two good players in every position.“We know we can give anyone a game on our day though and we were going all out to win it.“We were in total control in the first half an hour, 3-0 up but we switched off a bit and allowed them back into the game.“The ref helped them out a wee bit at the end, with one of their last two goals miles offside and the other coming from a very soft free-kick.“To score

Glenvale and Johnstone Burgh produce 10-goal thriller at John Grant Tournament

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