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 known as The Hill. The club plays in the West of Scotland Football League Second Division. They are part of the Scottish Junior Football Association.
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History of Maryhill Football Club
Early Days and Success
Maryhill Football Club started in 1884. They were a "Junior" club, which means they were part of a specific level of football in Scotland. In 1887–88, they reached the final of the Scottish Junior Cup, which is a big competition for Junior teams.
The next year, Maryhill became a "Senior" club. This meant they played at a higher level. They entered the Scottish Cup for three years. However, they didn't get past the second round. They returned to the Junior level in 1894. After that, they had a lot of success. They reached four national cup finals in eight years! They also won a special wartime final in 1940.
Modern Era and Key Moments
After World War II, Maryhill was not one of the biggest Junior clubs. But in the 1990s, a wealthy 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 club colours are red and black.
Maryhill FC made national news in April 2017. A player named Gavin Stokes scored a goal in just 2.1 seconds! This was in a home game against Clydebank. It was one of the fastest goals ever recorded in world football history. He kicked the ball from the middle of the field right into the top corner.
In June 2019, it was announced that ICW (Insane Championship Wrestling) became a sponsor for the club. This was an interesting partnership between football and wrestling!
Mark Young became the club's new manager on May 26, 2022. He took over from Ross Wilson.
Meet the Team: Current Squad
This is a list of the players who are currently part of the Maryhill FC team.
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Coaching Staff
These are the people who help train and manage the Maryhill FC players.
| Role | Name |
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| Manager |  Mark Young |
| Assistant Manager | Andy Gibson |
| Coach | Greg Rodgers |
| Coach | Ross Holland |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Marc Gallagher |
Famous Players Who Played for Maryhill
Many talented footballers have played for Maryhill FC before becoming very famous. Here are some of them:
- Jimmy Speirs: He played one season at Maryhill. Later, he joined Rangers and played for the Scottish national team.
- Tommy Burns: He started his playing career at Maryhill. He later became a famous player for Celtic and also played for Scotland.
- Jim Casey: He was a former Celtic player. He also played for the Scotland under-21 team.
- Jim Duffy: He played for and later managed clubs like Morton and Dundee. He was 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. He scored 42 goals for Third Lanark.
- Pat McCluskey: He was a former Celtic player. He played six times for the Scottish under-23 team.
- Danny McGrain: He played 62 times for Scotland. He also played 439 league games for Celtic between 1970 and 1987.
- Davie Meiklejohn: He was a former captain for Rangers. He also played for the Scotland national team.
- Paul Wilson: He was a former player for Celtic and the Scotland national team.
Honours and Achievements
Maryhill FC has won several important trophies and titles throughout its history.
Scottish Junior Cup
- Winners: 1899–1900, 1939–40
- Runners-up: 1887–88, 1900–01, 1901–02, 1906–07
Other Important Wins
- 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
