 In season 2001–02, a team composed mostly of Gairdoch United under 21s, under the guidance of Jan Woojek, brought Sauchie out of the doldrums.Willie Irvine and then Neil Duffy continued the growth with Alan McGonigal taking over until he moved on to Super league side Camelon.The SJFA restructured prior to the 2006–07 season, and Sauchie found themselves in the 15-team East Region, South Division.