St Patrick's FPs celebrate fourth league title in a row with stylish win

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Outgoing St Patrick’s coach Zander Diamond hailed his side’s togetherness, as they made it four league titles in a row.Goals from Ryan McColl, skipper Ciaran McElory and a cute Joe May penalty secured the title in style for the Dumbarton side against Castlemilk OBC.

With keeper Brian Gallacher even saving a penalty, on a perfect night for the Saints.It was a final game on the sidelines in green and white for ex-Aberdeen defender Zander, who has taken over at Lowland League Broomhill.And he paid tribute to the Saints’ squad for writing another successful chapter into the club’s illustrious history.Zander said: “I am immensely proud of the players.

They are a tight group of boys who work hard for their teammates and have shown a real togetherness throughout the season.“Their efforts this season have been first class and to win three trophies is an excellent return and achievement.“The league doesn’t lie, we’ve been the best team all season and are deserving winners of the title.“It was great to reward the manager, Johnny O’Brien, with the league title while he was away sunning himself in the Mediterranean.”Saints were crowned champions for the fourth consecutive year after a sparkling performance in front of a huge crowd at Dumbarton Common on Tuesday evening.The home side actually started poorly and could have been behind in the first minute.The otherwise impeccable Michael Aitken mistimed a through ball from OBC which allowed their striker to lob keeper Gallacher, but May saved his pals’ blushes by covering and heading the ball behind for a corner.That was a wake up call for the Saints and they gradually worked their way into the game.Both teams were cancelling each other out and chances were few and far between.Saints