KEVIN Thomson was looking forward to a Chinese meal and a glass of wine with his wife on Saturday night after his Kelty side clinched promotion.

Crossing his fingers that his kids would fall asleep early and he could have "peace and quiet" on the sofa, the relaxed boss was only interested in praising his players, his coaching staff and the fans for their efforts this season when speaking to Times Sport after the full-time whistle sounded.

"I can't tell you how proud I am of everybody," he said.

"I'm delighted for everybody associated with the club. The backing we've had since we took the job in June has been second to none.

"And the players, they are diamonds. They know I'd run through a brick wall for them, and I think I've got a group of players that would run through a brick wall for me."

When asked what the League Two title success personally means to him, he said: "Winning any title is difficult.

"I have a lot of mates who have played in the lower leagues or junior football, and Geordie (assistant manager Kevin McDonald) will tell you that when I was still playing and it was international break, I'd go and watch Musselburgh. I have a lot of admiration for the boys playing in the lower leagues. I know we've got players that have played at a higher level, but I would say perhaps 95 or 100 per cent of the group still have day jobs. I think you have to take your hat off to these boys.

"For me, (this success) is right up there. But I'm a greedy bugger, I want more. This is just one, and although a lot of people thought we would win it, that brings added pressure. The players have had a target on their back this season, and I hope they get the plaudits they deserve."

Kelty were heavily-tipped for promotion from League Two at the first time of asking following last season's Lowland League triumph, but Thomson stressed that more went into this championship glory than simply a playing budget.

"A budget doesn't bring you a style, it doesn't bring you; camaraderie, mentality, character, and the will to win every week. If it was that easy, everyone would do it.

"Money doesn't bring you success, but we aren't naive. We know we have a good budget here, and a good level of player.

"But at the same time, we have a style of play; we pass it, and have more passes this season than any other team in the league. We have created more chances than any other team, scored more, conceded less and now we'll have more points than any other team in the league."

Stressing how much this success means to the area and club as a whole, Thomson said: "It's a working-class town as everybody knows.

"I cannot tell you enough how much backing we've had from Dean (McKenzie, club secretary), the committee, the chairman, and even the ultras - who have followed us here, there and everywhere. They are the life and soul of the club. They are the next generation.

"When you play the style we play, and can attract people like Joe (Cardle), Barjo (Jamie Barjonas) and Kal (Kallum Higginbotham), it isn't just going down the park and watching your pals play, it is watching proper football.

"Hopefully, that will bring more people into the club. Ultimately, that's the club's goal. We want to be driving up attendances and being a sustainable and successful club. I hope we can all be at the forefront of that."