In June 1967, local football team Blantyre Thistle won the Fourth Division Championship.  It was their first year in the Lanarkshire Amateur Football League. The Championship trophy was handed over at the Parkville by Boxer Walter McGowan (middle) to team Captain Billy Kelly (right). Recognise anybody? Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use […]

Going back 52 years to 1967, I’m still hoping some of the Blantyre lads can be recognised in this photo. From June 1967, this is Blantyre Thistle Football Team who won the 4th Division Championship by 6 clear points in their first season of the Lanarkshire Amateur League. The championship trophy was handed over in […]