Neilston FC celebrated in Scottish Parliament for West of Scotland League title success
Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, recently visited Brig O'Lea to present a Holyrood motion celebrating the club's triumph.
An East Renfrewshire football club has been celebrated in the Scottish Parliament for winning the league.
Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, visited Neilston to present a Holyrood motion marking the club's West of Scotland League Second Division title triumph.
He met with manager Andy Whiteford, secretary Kevin Robertson and club president Graham Walker at Brig O'Lea following a successful campaign.
Mr O'Kane toured the club's new facilities and heard about their future plans for developing the stadium and the wider club.
'It was great to finally meet with the club after their busy season to present the motion and personally congratulate them on their fantastic title win,' he told the Paisley Daily Express.
'I was lucky enough to be shown a ground I know well, and I was told about a few exciting plans the club has for the stadium. The village is very proud and I'm glad the club are getting the recognition they deserve for their achievement. I know that the entire team are preparing to have another successful and memorable season.'
The motion lodged by Mr O'Kane states: 'That the Parliament understands that Neilston FC, a community club based in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, has won the West of Scotland League Second Division title; further understands that this title win secured Neilston FC's promotion to the First Division; congratulates the manager, Andy Whiteford, his management team, the players and all the club staff for contributing to this impressive achievement; believes that this title win demonstrates the team's determination and resilience after experiencing the disappointment of relegation last season; congratulates the fans of Neilston FC who have shown their support for the team and players throughout the season; commends the current group of Neilston FC players for winning what is the fifth title in the club's history; wishes the team the very best of luck for next season, and hopes that it continues to have more success and more historic moments going forward.'
Neilston secretary Mr Robertson added: 'The club was delighted to welcome Paul O'Kane MSP to Brig O'Lea Stadium and receive a framed copy of the Scottish Parliamentary motion congratulating the club on our recent league title win.
'Paul has been a good friend to the club over many years, and it was great to show Paul the improvements we are making at the stadium.'
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