Thistle keeper Ross Lundy has said dedication and hard work is the key to the club's amazing success story, after winning a hat-trick of trophies at the Player of the Year celebration.
The Largs number one has had to endure the most testing period of his life after learning that his new baby, due in August, suffers from a rare respiratory condition, and was ready to leave the game to support his girlfriend Carla when he learned the devastating news.
However, Carla persuaded Ross to maintain his football focus and to carry on playing for 'Theesel', and his excellent performances in the No.1 jersey have played an influential part in Thistle having the best defence in the division.
Looking to the immediate future, Ross said: "The West Premier League is the best junior league in my opinion, and it is going to be a test for us. I don't want to re-sign for Largs and fight relegation though, I think it is important that we aim high. It will be great to be playing against teams like Auchinleck Talbot every week - I have never played against Auchinleck and some of the other sides in the Premier, so in essence it is new and exciting for me."
The 24 year old has praised the massive turnaround at the club since first signing for Largs, making his debut in Bryan Slavin's opening game as manager against Ardeer in January 30 2015, and has practically been an ever present since.
Ross said: "Bryan and Arnie have installed a winning mentality and all the players work hard. When you look back at what we have achieved in 18 months, it is a massive turnaround from bottom of the league."
And after being pipped on goal difference to winning the title, Ross said: "We should have won the First Division but we only have ourselves to blame for that."
Ross has also had the benefit of a goalkeeping coach behind the scenes last season, but Andy Jack, who lives in the East Coast, has finished work at Hunterston, and won't be able to continue his Thistle role.
Ross, who works for 'Sheds For U', said: "It was great to finish your work on a Monday, and head for training at Largs, and get goalkeeping training every week. Most clubs I have been at in the past, when you turn up at training, you are the only keeper there, but I'd like to thank Andy for all his help. He never really shouts at you, apart from only at one training session, when I wasn't covering my angles right, but I made amends, and he was very pleased."
One of the few disappointments since joining the club has been Thistle's poor record in cup competitions, something which the Largs goalkeeper is hoping to change for next season.
Ross commented: "The Scottish Cup is obviously the biggest trophy. It is hard when you get drawn to teams who raise their game but we were top of the league and unbeaten when we suffered a shock loss to Livingston United. It would be really good to get a run in the Scottish Cup next season."
Looking back at his best saves since joining Thistle, Ross said: "I had one particularly good save at Pollok when we won 2-0 during 'The Great Escape'. I had actually forgotten my gloves for that game, and the Pollok keeper let me use his spare pair for the game. I made a few good saves in the Shotts Bon Accord game this year when it was 0-0, and I was proud of that one too. I also got man of the match in the 3-1 win against Kilwinning Rangers. I'd say my favourite save came against Nicky Little against Clydebank at Barrfields, with Thistle winning that match 2-0."
The Largs keeper is now facing one of the biggest personal challenges of his life, and through the strong support of Carla, and parents Bill and Irene, and everyone at Largs Thistle, Ross has moved from strength to strength as one of the top keepers in junior football. 
The talented keeper said: "When you work hard, and get results, that is what keeps you going. To receive the Playersof the Year awards for a team which has been promoted, when you are the keeper, is pretty good."
And Largs Thistle president Martin Phillips has praised Ross's strength of character for putting in such big performances for the club given the personal circumstances he has had to play under during the last few months of the season. All at Largs Thistle wish Ross and Carla all the best for the future of their baby.
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