Article: Long-time sponsor decides to pull out of Junior football

JUNIOR football's new Super League received another thumbs-down today when one of the game's major sponsors pulled out.

Broxburn-based John Walker painters and decorators have backed the East Region League since 1987.

However, with the competition set for a summer shake-up, company bosses have decided to call it a day.

"We don't feel the changes are right for Junior football," said owner John Walker.

Next season, the East Region's top sides will play in a new 12- team East of Scotland Super League with the cream of Fife and Tayside.

As things stand, Division One of the John Walker League will lose Arniston Rangers, Bathgate Thistle, Bonnyrigg Rose, Edinburgh United and newly-crowned ...

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