Renton successfully sued the SFA to have their suspension lifted and subsequently resumed their place in the Scottish League for 1891–92. The St Bernard's case illustrated the growing creep of illegal professionalism in Scottish football, a trend no doubt encouraged by the introduction of regular league competition, and one which was to lead to the decline of small town or village clubs, who could never hope to match the financial muscle of the big city clubs.
Renton successfully sued the SFA to have their suspension lifted, allowing them to return to Scottish League competition for 1891-92. The St Bernard's case demonstrated the growing trend of professionalism in Scottish football, a development that was likely fueled by the introduction of regular league play and would eventually lead to the decline of smaller clubs who couldn't compete with big city teams.