Montrose F.C.

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Montrose

Full name

Montrose Football Club

Nickname(s)

The Gable Endies, The (Blue) Rose

Founded

1879

Ground

Links Park
Montrose
Angus, Scotland
(Capacity 3,292)

Chairman

Brian Winton

Manager

Jim Weir

League

Scottish Third Division

2006-07

Scottish Third Division, 8th





Home colours





Away colours

Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division

1 History
2 Players
- 2.1 Current squad
3 Honours
4 Club records
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] History

The club was founded in 1879 and play at Links Park. They joined the Scottish Football League in 1929, along with near-neighbours Brechin City, although they struggled in that league for many years.

The club's halcyon period was the mid 1970s when, under manager Alec Stuart, Montrose reached third place in the old First Division (one below the Premier League), and were a feared and respected cup side. In the second round of 1974-75 Scottish Cup, Montrose recorded their largest victory when they beat Vale of Leithen 12-0. Although this was an "away" fixture, due to a fire at their oppositions ground, this tie was played at Links Park. Montrose won their first championship under the guidance of Iain Stewart in 1984-85, as they triumphed in the old second division. Relegation followed in 1987 as the part time club found themselves outgunned in a league largely consisting of full time teams. Under co-managers Doug Rougvie and Chic McLelland, Montrose won promotion to Division One in 1991, but were relegated after one further season in the higher league.

Montrose have spent the vast majority of their recent history in the relative obscurity of the Third Division. At the end of the 1994-95 season, they were promoted to the Second Division after finishing as runners up in the Third Division. However, the team's first attempt at this higher level was not successful, and they finished bottom of the table and faced a quick return to the Third Division.

The club have remained at this level ever since, and have achieved little success in the league. Their most notable recent success was a surprising 5-1 win away at Second Division side Forfar Athletic in the First Round of the 2004-05 Scottish Cup.

Following a disappointing beginning to 2005-06 season, manager Henry Hall left the club by mutual consent, shortly followed by assistant Iain Gilzean. Former Montrose player Eddie Wolecki was appointed new manager of the team on the December 12, 2005. In July 2006 Aberdeen businessman Kenny Black invested money in the club and was offered a place on the board which he accepted. David Robertson (ex Aberdeen, Rangers and Leeds United player) became co-manager with Wolecki, but the latter parted company with the club in September 2006.

David Robertson resigned as manager in January 2007. He was replaced on February 8 by former St. Johnstone player Jim Weir.

Links Park is undergoing a transformation ahead of the 2007/2008 campaign. A new artificial pitch is being laid, so the game on the April 21 2007 was the last game on grass for the foreseeable future. A smaller training pitch is being installed beside the main stand. New catering facilities and changing rooms are also being installed. The club have also signed a deal with Nike to make their playing strips.

The new strips will see the home strip remaining all blue with the shirt consisting of slightly contrasting shades. The away strip will be all white.

[edit] Players

[edit] Current squad

As of 11 June 2008.

No.		Position	Player
		GK	Mark Peat
		GK	Stuart McKenzie
		DF	Jamie Buchan
		DF	Stuart Cumming
		DF	Ross Gardiner
		DF	Darryn Kelly
		DF	Kevin McGowne
		DF	Chris McLeod
		DF	Stephen Thomson
		DF	David Worrell
		MF	Stephen Black