Shotts deserved more from Drumchapel draw, says boss
Shotts boss John McKeown says his side deserved better than being held to a draw by high-flying Drumchapel United on Saturday.
United took the lead in 54 minutes, but Taylor Evans struck in 58 and 75 minutes to put Shotts into a shock lead, only for The Drummy to peg them back inside stoppage time.
McKeown reckons it was one of their best performances of the season, and Shotts were unlucky not to take the win.
But the West of Scotland Premier Division draw brings Shotts level on points with 15th-placed Gartcairn, and with three games in hand.
McKeown said: “Before the game I would probably have taken a point, but after it, I think about the chances we missed, and we could have taken three points on another day.
“I suppose they missed one or two opportunities as well. They’re a top side, with top players, most of whom have played at a really good level.
“But the boys were magnificent. It’s probably one of their best performances for a while, so I’m proud of them.
“The pleasing thing for me is that Drumchapel are definitely one of the top sides in the league and we more than matched them – we could have won the game on another day.
“Their goalkeeper was fantastic, probably man of the match, so that says it all.
“We tweaked the shape a wee bit, and we look a lot more like a goal threat, so it was decent.
“I was a wee bit gutted for the boys that they didn’t win it, because I felt the hard work and effort they put in would have deserved it.
“Our boys were brilliant. Despite not getting the three points, I was proud of them.
“They were disappointed after that they hadn’t won the game, so I think that speaks volumes as well. Their standards are high and they’re still battling hard.
“They’re a good bunch, and they’ve not lost