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23 best pictures as Arbroath title triumph sparks pitch invasion and jubilant celebrations

The League One heroics cap a remarkable turnaround for the Angus side.

Scott Stewart celebrates with supporters at full-time. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

By Reporter

April 13 2025, 1:23pm

April 13 2025, 1:23pm

Arbroath sealed the League One title on Saturday with a 4-0 home win over Stenhousemuir.

There were jubilant scenes at Gayfield as fans invaded the pitch after the Red Lichties’ triumph, which sealed the club’s return to the Championship.

It caps a remarkable turnaround for the Angus club.

Arbroath were bottom of Scottish football’s third tier in August, after three league games, prompting the sacking of manager Jim McIntyre.

But David Gold and Colin Hamilton, long-serving players, took the reins at Gayfield and transformed the team’s fortunes.

Gold wrote on X: “What a day, what a performance to get the job done…boys deserve all the plaudits they get.

“Certainly a day I’m never going to forget.”

These are the best pictures from a memorable day in Arbroath, on and off the pitch.

Keith Watson surrounded by fans. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

Arbroath co-managers Colin Hamilton (L) and David Gold celebrate. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

David Gold gets a selfie request. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

Calum Gallagher enjoys a beer. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

Sam Stanton, on loan from Raith Rovers, with his family. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

Celebrations begin. Image: Dave Johnston

Arbroath players with Arbroath co-manager David Gold. Image: Dave Johnston

Sam Stanton celebrates after scoring his second. Image: Dave Johnston

Andy Winter makes it 4-0. Image: Ross Parker/SNS

Arbroath fans ahead of the match. Image: Paul Reid

Nicola Arnott, Kerrylyn Booth, Carol Shand and Caitlin Beattie before the match. Image: Paul Reid

The celebrations start early. Image: Paul Reid

Supporters pictured in the build up to the match. Image: Paul Reid

Arbroath fans in the pub before the game. Image: Paul Reid

Arbroath faithful in good spirits before the match. Image: Paul Reid

Excitement builds at Gayfield. Image: Paul Reid

Arbroath fan James Beattie with his son Harris, one. Image: Paul Reid

Supporters prepare for title-clinching fixture. Image: Paul Reid

There was family fortune as Arbroath clinched League One title. Image: Paul Reid

Fans head to the match. Image: Paul Reid

Volunteers at Gayfield. Image: Paul Reid

Fans toast title win. Image: Paul Reid

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