However, on my visit to The Vics in late July, I witnessed Blantyre beat today’s host 3-2 in what is only one of two wins in the league for them this season. At the time of my visit, Benburb sit comfortably in midtable, while visitors Blantyre Victoria lie a long way down in second from bottom. A few sporadic league and cup parades followed in the eighties and early noughties, but Benburb will be hoping for a few more chances at silverware come sooner rather than later. Since those glory days, silverware has unfortunately come few and far between. This time at Hampden, Yoker Athletic were beaten 1-0 after a replay to bring the trophy back to a then brand-new Tinto Park. With Govan buzzing with Scottish Junior Cup success, The Bens did it again. They won the junior Holy Grail in 1934 after a convincing 3-1 victory over Bridgeton Waverley at nearby Ibrox, in front of an estimated 13,000 spectators. In their 137-year history, Benburb’s golden age blossomed in the 1930s. After creation in 1885, The Bens circulated a few locations in Glasgow before calling Govan home. It is suggested that immigrants arriving from the area had a big influence in the formation of the club, with the name sticking forevermore. Various sources suggest Benburb’s name and origin comes from a small in village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Benburb are the answer to my prayers this weekend, with a first ever trip to New Tinto Park soothing my mind before my Hibee-related stress bears fruit once more for Scottish Cup action away to high-flying Arbroath. ![]() Season ticket duty at a lacklustre Easter Road over the past few matchdays has not only damaged my soul and questioned my sanity but has also had me chomping at the bit for something fresh. It’s been a few weeks since my last Scottish football adventure.
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