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PICTURES: Buckie Thistle players and fans celebrate title win with pitch invasion after 1-0 success against Keith


By Jonny Clark

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JUBILANT Buckie Thistle fans celebrated the Jags’ first trophy since 2017 in spectacular fashion.

After a nervy 1-0 victory over Keith at Victoria Park on Saturday, Buckie fans stormed onto the park to celebrate with their heroes.

Buckie Thistle players are swarmed on the pitch by delighted supporters. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle players are swarmed on the pitch by delighted supporters. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle supporters turned out in their numbers to back their team. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle supporters turned out in their numbers to back their team. Picture: Tyler McNeill

The players took the time to sign autographs and take photographs with fans before getting stuck into a beer and celebrating the trophy in style.

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Buckie midfielder Jack MacIver signs a shirt after full-time. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie midfielder Jack MacIver signs a shirt after full-time. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart signs autographs after leading the Jags to the Highland League title. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart signs autographs after leading the Jags to the Highland League title. Picture: Tyler McNeill

The trophy itself didn’t arrive until 6pm. It had been waiting in Inverness to see who would edge the title - Buckie or Brechin, who were playing Brora Rangers in Golspie.

With no helicopter available, the trophy was driven through to Buckie by league officials - leaving the Highland capital in the 75th minute of the Jags match.

After its arrival, the party got started again with the trophy lift speaking scenes of joy on the park.

Jack Murray, holding the trophy, is joined by (left to right) Liam Harvey, Dale Wood and Darryl McHardy. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Jack Murray, holding the trophy, is joined by (left to right) Liam Harvey, Dale Wood and Darryl McHardy. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle lift the 2023-24 Highland League trophy after a 1-0 victory over Keith at Victoria Park. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie Thistle lift the 2023-24 Highland League trophy after a 1-0 victory over Keith at Victoria Park. Picture: Tyler McNeill
A delighted Max Barry celebrates Buckie Thistle's trophy win. Picture: Tyler McNeill
A delighted Max Barry celebrates Buckie Thistle's trophy win. Picture: Tyler McNeill

Buckie’s players now have to put the celebrations - and hangovers - to one side and prepare for tomorrow night’s Aberdeenshire Cup final against Inverurire Loco Works at Kynoch Park as they bid to seal a double.

Buckie celebrate Max Barry's eight-minute match-winner. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Buckie celebrate Max Barry's eight-minute match-winner. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Max Barry in possession for Buckie Thistle. Picture: Tyler McNeill
Max Barry in possession for Buckie Thistle. Picture: Tyler McNeill

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