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Ben Ramage

Scintillating Johnstone Burgh smash six past Muirkirk to seal promotion

Johnstone Burgh clinched promotion to the second tier in style with an emphatic 6-1 win against Muirkirk Juniors.

The Renfrewshire club went into yesterday's clash knowing just a point from their final game of the season would be enough to send them back into the top four and earn the step up they were craving.

The match at Keanie Park ended up starting in the worst possible fashion for the hosts, with the Ayrshire visitors taking a surprise lead.

But Jamie McKim's side rallied back to hold a comfortable 4-1 lead by half-time.

And they bagged another two in the second half to pick up all three points that saw them finish their Conference A campaign in an impressive third position.

That means they can start planning for life in the second tier of the West of Scotland League next season, alongside local rivals Neilston who finished third in Conference C.

Currently unbeaten Conference A champions Arthurlie meanwhile will be in the top flight.

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