Kello Rovers F.C.
{{short description|Association football club in Scotland}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=May 2015}}
{{more citations needed|date=March 2010}}
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| clubname = Kello Rovers
| image = Kello_Rovers_FC_logo.png
| fullname = Kello Rovers Football Club
| nickname = Super K or "The Rovers"
| founded = 1903
| ground = Nithside Park, Kirkconnel
| capacity = 1,700
| chrtitle = President
| chairman = Mark Keggans
| manager = Greg Gallagher
| league = {{Scottish football updater|KelloRvr}}
| position = {{Scottish football updater|KelloRvr3}}
| season = {{Scottish football updater|KelloRvr2}}
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Kello Rovers Football Club is a Scottish football club, based in the town of Kirkconnel, Dumfries and Galloway. They currently play in the {{Scottish football updater|KelloRvr}}.
History
Traditionally Kello Rovers home strip has been black and white stripes since their formation in 1903. The team are currently managed by Greg Gallagher.{{cite news|last1=Marzella|first1=Chris|title=Kello Rovers manager, Ross Wilson, says he will be happy to see his side progress this term|url=http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/sport/14678678.New_Kello_Rovers_manager_confident_in_defeat/|access-date=23 August 2016|work=Cumnock Chronicle|date=12 August 2016}}{{cite web | url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/mining-success-ambition-kello-rovers-27660987 | title=Mining success is the ambition for Kello Rovers boss Greg Gallagher | date=5 August 2022 }}
Nicknamed Super K or The Rovers, the club was play their home matches at Nithside Park in Kirkconnel. The ground has a capacity of 1,700 with a record attedance of 2,500 for a match against Broxburn Athletic during the 1974/75 season.{{cite news|title=Kello Rovers | url=https://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/kello.html |access-date=8 May 2025 |work=The Scottish Groundhopping Guide}}
Coaching staff
| class="wikitable" | |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Greg Gallagher |
| Assistant Manager | Craig Dunlop |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Andrew Pollitt |
| Kit Man | Kenny Wilson |
Notable former players
{{Famous|date=May 2024}}
- Kris Doolan - 300+ appearances and 100+ goals for Partick Thistle
- Willie Ferguson - 200+ appearances for Chelsea
- Davie Irons - Ayr United, Clydebank, Partick Thistle, Dunfermline Athletic, Gretna
- Andy Paton - Scotland international, 300+ appearances for Motherwell
- Alex Parker - Scotland international, 150+ appearances for Everton
- Quinton Young - Scotland U23 international, Ayr United, Coventry City, Rangers, East Fife
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/kelloroversfc/306802/Home Club website]
- [https://www.facebook.com/groups/336297951955/ Facebook]
- [https://twitter.com/kellorovers?lang=en/ Twitter]
{{West of Scotland League}}
{{SJFA West Region}}
Category:Association football clubs established in 1903
Category:Football clubs in Scotland
Category:Scottish Junior Football Association clubs
Category:Football clubs in Dumfries and Galloway
Category:1903 establishments in Scotland
Category:West of Scotland Football League teams
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