Abercorn Win the National School's League
On 25th May Abercorn's football team played in the final of the National Schools league after winning the West of Scotland trials earlier in the year.
Abercorn kicked off their title defence with an emphatic 4-0 victory over newly crowned South West regional champions Park High School. It was an exciting opening game but on this occasion Abercorn proved to be just too strong for the South West side.
As the day developed positions at the top of the table remained extremely tight. Only one point separated Drumpark, Abercorn and St. Oswald’s. It was the closest national final to date. St.Oswald’s needed Abercorn to drop points in the closing matches in order to win the title. Abercorn hung on and came out on top, managing to claim the three points required to become National Champions for the second year running.
Greig Taylor, Assistant national Football Development Officer said “It was fantastic to see so many gifted young footballers here today at Ravenscraig. You could tell that playing today meant everything to them. This is what it is all about, the hard work, the commitment, the training sessions in the pouring rain, being here today was worth every minute for these players. Credit must go to all the school staff members and volunteers who make such a difference to these kids lives. Well done to Abercorn for once again securing top spot in the country. I am looking forward to next year already”.
This is a great achievement for our young people and many thanks go to Mr Baird and Mr Dorrian for their hard work in training the team over the past few years.
From Left to Right: Paul Docherty, Kyle Hannin, Mark Wilson, Eddie Farquar, Billy Nicholson, James Stewart, Wesley Young, Neil McDonald, Jack Roach, Robbie Shaw, William McPhee
The Coaches: Mr Dorrian and Mr Baird