John Macdonald praises brother Shane

London United defender John Macdonald has praised London Town defender Shane Macdonald for a superb performance in the BritLeague final.

John Macdonald was on the losing side for United, and he has praised brother Shane for outplaying him in the final at the CSA England Stadium.

"All credit to Shane," said John. "He's done very well at the back and sniffed out all our attacks."

"You know, I'm very gutted that we lost. No one likes losing. But well done Shane."

And Shane himself said: "I can't believe it. I didn't expect to play in the final, but I've scored the winning goal and I'm the man of the match! Unbelievable."

"I didn't single-handedly win the game for Town, all the eleven guys played their part and today we played like a real team."

"I'm chuffed to get the winner against United, although I supported them as a boy, and my bro John's playing for them. But from the second I scored the goal, I just wanted to let out my joy."

Town captain Daniel Perry also praised his fellow centre-back's performance.

"This boy is amazing. He's only turned 20, but he defends like a season pro," added Perry.

"Shaney's done well for the (England) Under-21's, and I'm backing him to get a senior cap in the near future."

And Town's Rookie of the Year John Carey was delighted with capping off his incredible season with a BritLeague winners' medal. Although the striker was slightly disappointed that he didn't get to score in the final, he pointed out that the win was partly thanks to Macdonald.

"I'm delighted that we're on top of the British football mountain," said Carey. "Shaney Mac, he was our star man tonight. I've known him for a few years now, back in my days as a Surrey Supremo, and this guy - if he keeps playing like that, he could very well go to the World Cup next year."

The 20-year-old striker Carey was also quizzed if he would be there in the Middle East come June.

"Oh for sure. If I keep playing the way I'm playing, if I don't get too many injuries, then for sure Mr. Garibaldi will put me in."

Town clinch BritLeague glory

London Town won the BritLeague Final by a goal to nil against London United after a late header from unlikely hero Shane Macdonald.

James Douglas sent in a free-kick towards the head of Macdonald who beat his brother John at the near post.

Shane Macdonald wasn't expected to play, but an injury to Juanpa in the pre-game warm-up led to Macdonald getting the start.

And Macdonald played a superb defensive game, giving him the Man of the Match award. This made history as his brother John Macdonald won the award last year, making John and Shane the first brothers to win the BritLeague Final MVP back-to-back.

London Town won the BritLeague for the first time in their short history, having only been founded in 2005.