Dokens dominant but get no reward

PRIZE for the unluckiest side of the season must go to North End, who clinched the title and fully expected to be promoted to the Premier League.

Unfortunately for the Dokens, the exodus of clubs to the East of Scotland set-up, and the restructuring which followed, knocked their dreams for six and they will again be facing local opposition for another season.

As far as their past campaign, the club were head and shoulders above anyone else, winning the league by five points and only losing three games all season.

One of those defeats came in the last game of the season when they went down at Kinnoull.

finished runners-up, five points behind North End.

The outcome could have been different had the Bleachers not suffered two surprise late defeats – away from home to Scone Thistle and at home to Coupar Angus – which robbed them of six points.

started the season with a new manger when John Dunn took over playing matters.

He has every reason to be optimistic after a promising first season in charge.

Luncarty Violet

The Pansies finished third in the league and were one of only three sides to beat champions North End.

They looked like challenging for the title but lost vital points in the run-in and finished eight points behind the winners.

However, with a few additions, the Glenesk outfit could be among the challengers next season.

finished fourth just a point behind Violet. The Tulloch Park outfit lost only four games and drew five but were never really close enough to the leaders to be considered genuine challengers.

They will look to regroup over the summer and prepare themselves for another crack at promotion.

Kinnoull

North End (maroon) led the way for much of the season before claiming the North League title.