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Pyro party in Fife town as Cupar Hearts win Scottish Amateur Cup

Pyrotechnics were set off in Cupar town centre as the town's football team made a victorious return.

Pyrotechnics were set off in Cupar town centre as the town’s football team made a victorious return.

Cupar Hearts became the first Fife team in 34 years to lift the Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup on Wednesday night, with a 2-1 win over Steins Thistle at Hampden.

And the triumph earns Sean Simpson’s side a spot in the Scottish Cup proper next season.

There were jubilant scenes in the Fife town as fans took to the streets to greet the winning team when they arrived home.

It was after midnight when the team bus rolled into Cupar.

But that didn’t stop the singing, chanting and flares from delighted supporters.

Busloads of fans travelled to Hampden from Cupar

Around 1,500 fans made the journey to Hampden with Cupar Hearts to watch what was the team’s fourth Scottish amateur cup final.

And their efforts were rewarded when Hearts finally got their hands on the trophy.

Cupar Community Council chairwoman Gina Logan was among those in the stand.

She said: “It was absolutely wonderful, a great turnout from the town.

“There were people of all ages – grannies, grandpas, mums, dads, babies…the whole community.

Cupar Hearts fans at the Scottish Amateur Cup Final.
Cupar Hearts fans at the Scottish Amateur Cup Final. Image: Supplied by Steven Stewart.

“There was a group of youngsters with drums, bugles and flags so there was a great atmosphere.”

And the party continued on the return to Cupar, with fans gathered at the Cross.

“I don’t know if there will be many kids at school today, to be honest!” laughed Gina.

Monument with a Cupar Hearts scarf

Cupar funeral director Steven Stewart has been a Cupar Hearts fan for years and organised five of the buses to Hampden.

“There was a great turnout and there would have been even more if the final was at a weekend,” he said.

“About 100 of us waited for the players’ bus in Cupar town centre after we got back.

“There were smoke bombs and a banner was put up. Someone had a loud hailer and there was singing and dancing well into the morning.

“One of the monuments was wearing a Cupar Hearts scarf this morning!

A Cupar Hearts scarf was wrapped around a monument by jubilant fans
A Cupar Hearts scarf was wrapped around a monument by jubilant fans. Image: Supplied by Steven Stewart.

“The police turned up and were good-humoured too.”

Celebration event for Cupar Hearts

Cupar Hearts had the better start of the match and were 2-0 up at half time thanks to Richie Lawson and Liam Craig.

But Thistle pulled one back with a penalty in the second half, making for a nervy finish.

However the Fife side held on for the win, and became the region’s first champions since Leven’s Norton House in 1989.

The whole of Cupar was behind the team, with shops and other businesses decorated in the red and blue of the strip.

Cupar Hearts celebrate their triumph.
Cupar Hearts celebrate their triumph. Image: Supplied by Steven Stewart.

An official celebration is now being planned to mark the historic occasion.

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