Benburb F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Benburb Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Bens | ||
| Founded | 1885 | ||
| Ground | New Tinto Park, Glasgow | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Manager | Marty Campbell | ||
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Benburb Football Club is a Scottish football team. They are based in Govan, a part of Glasgow. The club started in 1885.
Benburb is a member of the Scottish Junior Football Association. They currently play in the West of Scotland Football League. The team's colours are blue and white. Marty Campbell has been the team's manager since February 2024.
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Club History
How Benburb FC Started
The exact reason for the club's name is not fully known. Some people think it might be linked to a village called Benburb in Northern Ireland. A big battle happened there in the 1640s. This idea suggests the club was started by people from Northern Ireland who moved to Glasgow.
The first team known as Benburb began around 1885. This was in the Govanhill area of Glasgow. In 1895, they tried to join with another team, Crown Athletic. This merger did not work out.
Finding a Home Ground
A new Benburb FC played in the Oatlands area until 1898. Their ground, Braehead Park, was then taken over by Glasgow for a new park. That team stopped playing. However, a "new" Benburb FC started later that year. Many believe there was a strong link between these two clubs.
The new Benburb FC eventually settled in the Govan area. This is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north-west of Oatlands. In 1900, they took over Govandale Park. This park was near the River Clyde.
Moving to Tinto Park
The club had to move again as industries needed the land. In 1911, they moved to a park on Broomloan Road. Then, in 1925, they moved to Craigton Park in Drumoyne. Despite these moves, they have been part of Glasgow's Junior leagues since 1905.
From 1932 until 2014, Benburb played at Tinto Park. This ground was built just for them. It could once hold 10,000 fans. However, it became old and worn out over time. The last game there was on March 29, 2014. Benburb won 2–1 against Johnstone Burgh. After this, the land was prepared for new houses.
New Tinto Park
During the 2014–15 season, Benburb shared a ground with Neilston Juniors. This was while their new stadium was being built. The new ground is called New Tinto Park. It is right next to where the old Tinto Park used to be.
New Tinto Park opened in the summer of 2015. It has a modern 3G artificial turf pitch. The facilities were fully ready a few months later. New Tinto Park has also been home to other teams. Rangers W.F.C. played there from 2015 to 2019. Rossvale has played there since 2019. Harmony Row Juniors also share the ground now.
Club Achievements
Benburb FC has won several important competitions over the years.
Scottish Junior Cup
- Winners (2): 1933–34, 1935–36
- Runners-up (3): 1937–38, 1942–43, 1979–80
Other Trophies
- Central League: 1999–00
- West of Scotland Cup: 1940–41, 1941–42, 1982–83, 2001–02
- Glasgow Junior League: 1913–14
