Buckie Ladies hailed by parliamentarians for historic double double achievement

BUCKIE Ladies FC's history-making achievement of winning the double double has been praised by two local parliamentarians.

Sunday, September 24 saw the team claim the Highlands and Islands League Cup, just days after clinching the league title, repeating their achievements of the previous season.

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam said: "I am absolutely delighted to hear of another successful win for Buckie Ladies.

"I was wearing my Buckie Ladies top with pride at the weekend that I was honoured to receive as a gift. Having met with them and seeing first-hand their skills in action I have no doubt this is one in a very long line of successes for them.

"I am incredibly proud to see women’s sport take such a positive place in the constituency and see these wonderful examples of young women working hard and reaping the rewards. Well done and hud gan' ladies!"

Moray MP Douglas Ross – who is an assistant referee in his spare time and regularly runs the line at matches all over Scotland, described the team as an "inspiration".

He continued: “I’m delighted for Laura Duncan and the whole team on this amazing feat, they have worked so hard, and this is a remarkable achievement for the players, and the whole club, especially the fact that they came from a goal down to win the cup final.

“I’m sure that I join the whole town in congratulating them on their well-earned success and to more future wins. They are an inspiration for many people in football, and women’s football in particular.”

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