{"id":181628,"date":"2026-04-16T00:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/?p=181628"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:39:03","slug":"murdo-mckinnon-says-unacceptable-burgh-display-cost-them-in-renfrew-derby-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/2026\/04\/16\/murdo-mckinnon-says-unacceptable-burgh-display-cost-them-in-renfrew-derby-defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Murdo McKinnon says \u2018unacceptable\u2019 Burgh display cost them in Renfrew derby defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"15-04-2026 19:30<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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WoSFL Prem Matchday 27 (11\/04)<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Keanie Park<\/a><\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Johnstone\"<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n \n Johnstone<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Renfrew\"<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n \n Renfrew<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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2 - 3<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Player statistic<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 29' <\/td>\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n Aiden Malcolm<\/a>
(Assist: Dominic Innes)<\/div><\/td> <\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 39' <\/td>\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n David McCallum<\/a><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Broque Watson<\/a><\/td>\n\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n \n 75' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Ryan Cummins<\/a><\/td>\n\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n \n 85' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 90' <\/td>\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n Aiden Malcolm<\/a><\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

Johnstone Burgh manager Murdo McKinnon did not hold back in his assessment after his side\u2019s 3\u20132 defeat to Renfrew at Keanie Park.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the Burgh\u2019s in-house media, Calum O\u2019Neill, after the match, McKinnon said his team \u201cgot what we deserved\u201d following what he described as their worst performance during his time at the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought we got what we deserved, to be totally honest with you. I thought our first-half performance was diabolical \u2013 probably the worst performance I\u2019ve seen in my time at the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefensively we were atrocious, absolutely atrocious. And through the game we squandered a number of chances as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

McKinnon was particularly critical of the defending at set plays, despite Burgh seeing that as an area of strength in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal we lose from a set play is just diabolical for me. We think we\u2019re strong from set plays and have scored a couple recently, but the manner of that goal is not good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

He revealed the message at half-time was clear, with standards needing to improve across the pitch.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt half-time the message was quite simple \u2013 the standard of performance was unacceptable. Individually and as a team, absolutely unacceptable. It had to be upped dramatically across the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite a second-half fightback that saw Burgh level the match, McKinnon said his side were fortunate to still be in the game and did not deserve anything from it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey came out with a bit of a jag on it, but we spoke about starting well, winning first contacts and setting the tone, and we did the polar opposite.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe made changes to try and get back into the game, changing personnel and shape. We got a spark, and to be honest we were probably lucky to still be in it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe get the goal, we get the spark. Young Jude comes on and gets the second. Their goalkeeper makes two world-class saves, particularly the one from the header.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had chances at the end where we maybe could have nicked it, but that would have been undeserved. I don\u2019t think we deserved anything out of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Burgh boss also questioned the mindset of some players, suggesting standards have dropped too often.<\/p>\n

\u201cI strongly think some individuals need to take a look at themselves in terms of the performances they\u2019re putting in.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt seems to be happening regularly now, so they need to decide whether they want to be at the club and work for the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat standard of performance is miles off where we need to be. When you cross that white line, you need to give your all, make good decisions, do your job well and show leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe lacked all of those things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to Saturday\u2019s trip to Shotts Bon Accord, McKinnon warned there must be a clear improvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we go there with the same attitude, performance levels and energy, we can expect the same result.<\/p>\n

\u201cShotts are well organised and will have a game plan. We need to stick to ours and we need people to stand up and be counted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need a performance on Saturday. What\u2019s being dished out at the moment is totally unacceptable.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll reflect on my own performance and the staff will do the same, but other people in the building need to reflect on theirs as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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WOSFL Premier Division results, fixtures and table<\/h2>\n

Table correct as at Thursday 16th April 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Results – Wednesday 15th April 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>\nHome<\/th>\nScore<\/th>\nAway<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
7:30pm<\/td>\nAuchinleck Talbot<\/td>\n1-1<\/td>\nKilwinning Rangers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:30pm<\/td>\nJohnstone Burgh<\/td>\n2-3<\/td>\nRenfrew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Fixtures – Saturday 18th April 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>\nHome<\/th>\nAway<\/th>\nVenue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2pm<\/td>\nCumnock Juniors<\/td>\nAuchinleck Talbot<\/td>\nTownhead Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2pm<\/td>\nDrumchapel United<\/td>\nBeith Juniors<\/td>\nDonald Dewar Centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2pm<\/td>\nHurlford United<\/td>\nArthurlie<\/td>\nBlair Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2pm<\/td>\nJohnstone Burgh<\/td>\nShotts Bon Accord<\/td>\nKeanie Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2pm<\/td>\nKilwinning Rangers<\/td>\nGlenafton Athletic<\/td>\nBuffs Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2pm<\/td>\nLargs Thistle<\/td>\nTroon<\/td>\nBarrfields Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2pm<\/td>\nRenfrew<\/td>\nRutherglen Glencairn<\/td>\nNew Western Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

League table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pos<\/th>\nTeam<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nF<\/th>\nA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPTS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nTroon<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCumnock Juniors<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nAuchinleck Talbot<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nLargs Thistle<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPollok<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nJohnstone Burgh<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nArthurlie<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nHurlford United<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nRenfrew<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nDrumchapel United<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nKilwinning Rangers<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nGlenafton Athletic<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n-20<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nBeith Juniors<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nShotts Bon Accord<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nRutherglen Glencairn<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-26<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nSt Cadoc’s<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n-55<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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