Maryhill F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | The Maryhill Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Hill | ||
| Founded | 1884 | ||
| Ground | Lochburn Park, Glasgow | ||
| Capacity | 1,800 (205 seated) | ||
| Manager | Mark Young | ||
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Maryhill Football Club is a football team from the Maryhill area of Glasgow, Scotland. They are part of the Scottish Junior Football Association. For the 2022–23 season, they played in the Second Division of the West of Scotland Football League.
History
Maryhill FC started in 1884 as a "Junior" club. This means they played in a league for smaller, local teams. In 1887–88, they reached the final of the Scottish Junior Cup, which is a big competition for Junior clubs.
The next year, they became a "Senior" club, joining bigger leagues. They played in the Scottish Cup for three years but didn't get past the second round. They lost big games to teams like Third Lanark and Linthouse.
In 1894, Maryhill went back to being a Junior club. This was a good move for them! They reached four national cup finals in just eight years. They also won a special wartime final in 1940.
After World War II, they weren't one of the top Junior clubs. But in the 1990s, a rich supporter named Ronnie MacDonald invested in the team. This helped them have a successful period.
The team has played at Lochburn Park since 1897. Their team colours are red and black.
In April 2017, Maryhill FC made national news! A player named Gavin Stokes scored the fastest goal ever recorded in world football history. He kicked the ball from the middle of the field into the top corner in just 2.1 seconds during a home game against Clydebank. That's super fast!
In June 2019, a wrestling company called ICW (Insane Championship Wrestling) announced they would sponsor the club.
On May 26, 2022, Mark Young became the club's new manager. He took over from Ross Wilson, who moved to another team.
Current Squad
Here are the players currently on the Maryhill FC team:
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Coaching Staff
These are the people who help train and manage the team:
| Role | Name |
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| Manager |  Mark Young |
| Assistant Manager | Andy Gibson |
| Coach | Chris Friel |
| Coach | Greg Rodgers |
| Coach | Ross Holland |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Marc Gallagher |
Famous Players
Many talented players have played for Maryhill FC before becoming famous. Here are a few:
- Jimmy Speirs: He played one season at Maryhill. Later, he joined Rangers and even played for the Scottish national team.
- Tommy Burns: He started his career at Maryhill. He later became a well-known player for Celtic and Scotland.
- Jim Casey: Another former Celtic player. He also played for the Scotland under-21 team.
- Jim Duffy: He played for and later managed teams like Morton and Dundee. He was even named the Scottish PFA Players' Player of the Year in 1984–85.
- Alex Harley: He was the top scorer in the Scottish Football League in 1960–61, scoring 42 goals for Third Lanark.
- Pat McCluskey: A former Celtic player who played six times for the Scottish under-23 team.
- Danny McGrain: He played 62 games for Scotland. He also played 439 league games for Celtic between 1970 and 1987.
- Davie Meiklejohn: A former captain for Rangers and a player for the Scottish national team.
- Paul Wilson: Another former player for Celtic and Scotland.
Honours
Maryhill FC has won several important trophies and titles:
Scottish Junior Cup
- Winners: 1899–1900, 1939–40
- Runners-up (reached the final): 1887–88, 1900–01, 1901–02, 1906–07
Other Honours
- West of Scotland Cup winners: 2000–01, 2003–04
- Central League Premier Division champions: 1996–97, 1997–98
- Glasgow Junior League champions: 1900–01, 1903–04, 1904–05
- West Central Division Two champions: 2012–13
