A football team described as being the worst in the UK have finally won a game after enduring a miserable 73-game run without a victory.
Fort William FC, who play in the Scottish Highland League, defeated Nairn County 5-2 on Wednesday in a North of Scotland Cup clash to end the run.
Their last win came four seasons ago when they defeated Strathspey Thistle 4-1.
😍😍😍😍@harrynicolson1 https://t.co/OCUlJCtMgg
— Fort William FC (@FortWilliamFC) August 1, 2019
On their Twitter account, the club wrote: “Unbelievable stuff. A great night at Claggan Park tonight. An unbelievable feeling. We would like to thank everyone who came along to Claggan Park tonight.
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“And we would like to thank everyone online, around the world who have celebrated with us. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed.”
@FortWilliamFC congratulations on breaking the duck and enjoy the night 🍾
— Livingston FC (@LiviFCOfficial) July 31, 2019
The team, who were featured in a recent BBC Scotland documentary, were congratulated by clubs across the country, as well as by the SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
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Mr Blackford, who is the MP for Ross, Skye & Lochaber, wrote: “Heartfelt congratulations to @FortWilliamFC on an emphatic victory after a 840-day wait.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/zXRzwLpT4n
— Official ICTFC (@ICTFC) July 31, 2019
“A great story of perseverance and dedication. No matter how many times they got knocked down, they dusted themselves down and went again. Good luck moving forward!”
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