[3] Two weeks later the club lost 9–0 at Cambuslang in the Glasgow Cup; again fitness seemed to be an issue, the score only being 2–0 at half-time and 4–0 with less than half-an-hour to go.

Its win in the 1940–41 final was an epic affair, coming iafter three games against Armadale Thistle.

[6] The replay, also at Firhill, ended goalless, McKinlay missing a penalty for Thistle after a "soft" handball;[7] the second replay, at Tynecastle Park, went the Shire's way, 3–1, Gibson at centre-half receiving particular praise.

[8] The club's final triumph, in 1943–44, was helped by opponents Blantyre Victoria losing inside-left Duffy to injury for most of the match, Graham scoring the only goal of the game with a "clipper" shot.

It currently competes in the West of Scotland League Third Division The club's black and white stripes date back at least to 1893.