Highland League side Strathspey Thistle achieved their highest league finish in 2020-21 without playing a gameLast season's Scottish football campaign may be remembered for Steven Gerrard's 'invincible' Rangers side or St Johnstone's double-cup winning exploits, but let's introduce you to Strathspey Thistle's class of 2020-21. The Highland League outfit achieved their highest-ever league placing without losing a single game last term. Nevertheless, after a record-high finish and an undefeated league campaign in Scotland's fifth tier, there has still got to be reason to be cheerful, right? The unpredictable nature of the coronavirus pandemic meant the Highland League was halted in January with league leaders Brora Rangers having played just three games. Club captain McShane, who works with his dad as an electrician, returned for his eighth campaign at the Highland League side.

Source: BBC July 22, 2021 10:07 UTC