Kello Rovers F.C.
Association football club in Scotland
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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 West of Scotland League Third Division.
Full nameKello Rovers Football Club
NicknameSuper K or "The Rovers"
Founded1903
GroundNithside Park, Kirkconnel
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| Full name | Kello Rovers Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | Super K or "The Rovers" | ||
| Founded | 1903 | ||
| Ground | Nithside Park, Kirkconnel | ||
| Capacity | 1,700 | ||
| President | Mark Keggans | ||
| Manager | Greg Gallagher | ||
| League | Scottish GreenVersity Division 3 | ||
| 2024–25 | West of Scotland League Fourth Division, 3rd of 16 (promoted) | ||
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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.[1][2]
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 attendance of 2,500 for a match against Broxburn Athletic during the 1974/75 season.[3]
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Greg Gallagher |
| Assistant Manager | Craig Dunlop |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Andrew Pollitt |
| Kit Man | Kenny Wilson |
Notable former players
- 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
