St Roch's F.C. Explained

Clubname:St Roch's
Fullname:St Roch's Football Club
Nickname:The Candy Rock
Founded:1920
Ground:James McGrory Park, Glasgow
Capacity:4,220
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Richard Todd
Manager:Iain Kennedy
Website:https://www.monthecandy.com/
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St Roch's Football Club is a Scottish football club, based in Royston Road, Glasgow. Nicknamed "the Candy Rock", they were formed in 1920 and play at James McGrory Park. They currently compete in the . They wear green and white strips.

St Roch's was the first club of Jimmy McGrory, the British record goalscorer with 550 goals. McGrory, who grew up in the Garngad area where the club originated, began playing for them aged just 11. After helping the club win the Scottish Junior Cup in 1922, scoring in the final, he joined Celtic the following season.[1] [2]

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Stadium

St Roch's play at James McGrory Park on Royston Road. Originally called Provanmill Park, the ground was renamed in honour of Jimmy McGrory in 2013.[3]

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References

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Notes and References

  1. Book: McGlone, David. Bill. McLure. The Juniors - 100 Years. A Centenary History of Scottish Junior Football. Mainstream. 1987. 1-85158-060-3. 96.
  2. http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/single/?p=10266659&t=8459444 Old Celtic images
  3. Web site: Provanmill Park renamed. Scottish Junior FA. 13 July 2013.