Scottish Football League
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These are the Scottish football (soccer) teams and the leagues they played in for the 2005/06 season.
[change] Scottish Premier League
[change] Aberdeen F.C.
It was founded in 1903. They play at the Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen.
In the 1980s Sir Alex Ferguson was the manager of Aberdeen F.C. and they won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1983.
[change] Celtic F.C.
They were started in 1888. They play at Celtic Park in Glasgow. They are rivals with Rangers F.C..
Celtic have strong Irish Republic, and Catholic, connections; the club was set up for the poor Irish immigrants in the 1800's. The club is not a charity any more. It does still do charity work like special matches where all the money goes to charity.
Celtic were the first British team to win the European Champion Clubs' Cup. Celtic did this in 1967. The final of the European Champion Clubs' Cup was in Lisbon, Portugal, so some people called the team The Lisbon Lions. In 1967 Celtic also won the three domestic trophies to complete a "Grand Slam". To this day Celtic are the only football club in history to have won the European Champion Clubs' Cup with a squad of domestic players.
[change] Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United play at Tannadice just across the road from rivals Dundee's Dens Park. Dundee United was founded in 1909 and was then known as Dundee Hibernian and became Dundee United in 1923. Their current manager is Craig Levein who came from Raith Rovers and their chairman is Eddie Thompson.
[change] Falkirk F.C.
They play at the Falkirk Stadium in Falkirk, they were founded in 1876 and are currently managed by John Hughes also known as Yogi Hughes and their chairman is Campbell Christie.
[change] Gretna F.C.
The fairytale team. They have won three divisions consecutively between 2004-05 season to 2006-07 season. They are owned by Brooks Mileson, their chairman is Ron MacGregor and their caretaker manager is Davie Irons.
[change] Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
They play at the Caledonian Stadium in Inverness and were founded in 1994. Managed by Charlie Christie and their chairman is Alan Savage.
[change] Heart of Midlothian F.C.
A Scottish premier league football team based in Edinburgh. They were founded in 1874, and are one of the oldest football clubs in the world. Hearts as they are commonly called, are the larger of the 2 professional teams that play in the capital, Edinburgh.Their home football ground is Tynecastle.
[change] Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club were founded in 1875. They play in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian or, "The Hibees" play in green and white shirts with white shorts and stockings. Their current manager is Mixu Paatelinen
[change] Kilmarnock F.C.
They play at Rugby Park. They were founded in 1869, their manager is Jim Jefferies and their chairman is Michael Johnston.
[change] Motherwell F.C.
They play at Fir Park. They were founded in 1886 and their current manager is Mark McGhee.
[change] Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club were formed in 1873 and are one of the most successful football teams in world football history reaching an unprecedented fifty one league titles in the 2004/2005 season. Rangers achieved European success in 1972; they won the European Cup Winners Cup. Overall they have won over a hundred major trophies throughout their history. Ranger's play their rivals Celtic F.C. in the famous "Old Firm Derby".
Rangers home ground is Ibrox Stadium which is in Glasgow, Scotland.
[change] St Mirren F.C.
St Mirren play at Love Street in Paisley in Renfrewshire and were founded in 1877. Their current manager is Gus MacPherson and their chairman is Stewart Gilmour. Also known as St Midden
[change] Scottish Division One
[change] Airdrie United F.C.
They play at New Broomfield also known as the Excelsior Stadium. They were founded in 2002 after Airdrieonians went bankrupt. They are currently managed by Kenny Black and their chairman is Jim Ballantyne.
[change] Clyde F.C.
They play at Broadwood in Cumbernauld. Founded in 1877 and are managed by Colin Hendry and their chairman is Len McGuire.
[change] Dundee F.C.
In June 1893, Dundee Football Club was formed by an amalgamation of two city teams, Our Boys and East End. Dundee have played at Dens Park Stadium since 19th August 1899. Dundee became the Champions of Scotland on 28th April 1962 for the first and only time to date. Dundee have also won the Scottish Cup once, in 1910.
[change] Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Team that play in Fife at East End Park, they were founded in 1885, their current manager is former player Jim MacIntyre who is player/manager and their chairman is John Yorkston.
[change] Livingston
They play at Almondvale Stadium. They were founded under this name in 1995 but were previously known as Ferranti Thistle who were founded in 1943 and then Meadowbank Thistle in 1973 playing at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh. They are managed by former Hibernian coach, Mark Proctor.
[change] Partick Thistle
They play at Firhill in Maryhill in Glasgow. They were founded in 1876, their manager is Ian McCall and their chairman is Allan Cowan.
[change] Ross County
Year Formed 1929 Stadium: Victoria Park, Dingwall Club Sponsor MacLean Electrical Ltd Nicknames Staggies, County Club Colours Blue, White, Red
[change] St. Johnstone
They play at McDiarmid Park in Perth and were founded in 1885.Chairman is Geoff Brown. Mon the Sainties!
[change] Queen of the South
Founded in 1919. They play at Palmerston in Dumfries and their manager is Gordon Chisholm and their chairman is David Rae.
[change] Scottish Division Two
Alloa
Ayr United
Brechin
Cowdenbeath
- Team that is named after their town in Fife, they play at Central Park, manager is Brian Welsh and chairman is Gordon McDougall. They were founded in 1881 and are nicknamed Blue Brazil.
Forfar Athletic
Morton
Peterhead
Raith Rovers
- Team that play at Stark's Park in Kirkcaldy in Fife, they were founded in 1883 and won the Coca Cola Cup (the League Cup then) in the season of 1994/95 beating Celtic in the final 6-5 on penalties. They were founded in 1883 and are nicknamed the Rovers.
Stirling
Stranraer
[change] Scottish Division Three
Albion Rovers
Arbroath
Berwick Rangers
Dumbarton
East Fife Team that play in Methil in Fife, they were founded in 1903 and play at the Bayview Stadium, their manager is Dave Baikie and their chairman is William Gray.
East Stirlingshire Team that play at Firs Park in Falkirk, founded in 1881. Currently managed by Gordon Wylde and their chairman is Alan Mackin. Elgin City
Montrose
Stenhousemuir
Queens Park F.C.
[change] Highland Football League
- Brora Rangers F.C.
- Buckie Thistle F.C.
- Clachnacuddin F.C.
- Cove Rangers F.C.
- Deveronvale F.C.
- Forres Mechanics F.C.
- Fort William F.C.
- Fraserburgh F.C.
- Huntly F.C.
- Inverurie Loco Works F.C.
- Keith F.C.
- Lossiemouth F.C.
- Nairn County F.C.
- Rothes F.C.
- Wick Academy F.C.
[change] East of Scotland League
- Annan Athletic F.C.
- Civil Service Strollers F.C.
- Coldstream F.C.
- Craigroyston F.C.
- Dalbeattie Star F.C.
- Easthouses Lily F.C.
- Edinburgh Athletic F.C.
- Edinburgh City F.C.
- Edinburgh University F.C.
- Eyemouth United F.C.
- Gala Fairydean F.C.
- Hawick Royal Albert F.C.
- Heriot-Watt University F.C.
- Kelso United F.C.
- Lothian Thistle F.C.
- Ormiston F.C.
- Peebles Rovers F.C.
- Preston Athletic F.C.
- Selkirk F.C.
- Spartans F.C.
- Threave Rovers F.C.
- Tollcross United F.C.
- Vale of Leithen F.C.
- Whitehill Welfare F.C.
[change] South of Scotland League
- Abbey Vale F.C.
- Annan Athletic F.C.
- Crichton F.C.
- Creetown F.C.
- Dalbeattie Star F.C.
- Dumfries F.C.
- Girvan F.C.
- Gretna F.C.|Gretna Reserves
- Mid-Annandale F.C.
- Newton Stewart F.C.
- Nithsdale Wanderers F.C.
- Saint Cuthbert Wanderers F.C.
- Stranraer Athletic F.C.
- Tarff Rovers F.C.
- Threave Rovers F.C.
- Wigtown and Bladnoch F.C.
[change] Scottish Junior Football Association, Western Region
- Annbank United F.C.
- Ardeer Thistle F.C.
- Ardrossan Winton Rovers F.C.
- Arthurlie F.C.
- Ashfield F.C.
- Auchinleck Talbot F.C.
- Beith Juniors F.C.
- Bellshill Athletic F.C.
- Benburb F.C.
- Blantyre Victoria F.C.
- Cambuslang Rangers F.C.
- Carluke Rovers F.C.
- Clydebank F.C.
- Coltness United F.C.
- Craigmark Burntonians F.C.
- Cumbernauld United F.C.
- Cumnock Juniors F.C.
- Dalry Thistle F.C.
- Darvel F.C.
- Dunipace F.C.
- East Kilbride Thistle F.C.
- Forth Wanderers F.C.
- Glasgow Perthshire F.C.
- Glenafton Athletic F.C.
- Greenock F.C.
- Hurlford United F.C.
- Irvine Meadow XI
- Irvine Victoria F.C.
- Johnstone Burgh F.C.
- Kello Rovers F.C.
- Kilbirnie Ladeside F.C.
- Kilsyth Rangers F.C.
- Kilwinning Rangers F.C.
- Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C.
- Lanark United F.C.
- Largs Thistle F.C.
- Larkhall Thistle F.C.
- Lesmahagow F.C.
- Lugar Boswell Thistle F.C.
- Maryhill F.C.
- Maybole F.C.
- Muirkirk F.C.
- Neilston F.C.
- Petershill F.C.
- Pollok F.C.
- Port Glasgow F.C.
- Renfrew F.C.
- Royal Albert F.C.
- Rutherglen Glencairn F.C.
- St Anthony's F.C.
- St Roch's F.C.
- Saltcoats Victoria F.C.
- Shettleston F.C.
- Shotts Bon Accord F.C.
- Stonehouse Violet F.C.
- Thorniewood United F.C.
- Troon F.C.
- Vale of Clyde F.C.
- Vale of Leven F.C.
- Whitletts Victoria F.C.
- Wishaw F.C.
- Yoker Athletic F.C.
[change] Scottish Junior Football Association, Eastern Region
- Arbroath Sporting Club F.C.
- Armadale Thistle F.C.
- Arniston Rangers F.C.
- Bathgate Thistle F.C.
- Blackburn United F.C.
- Bo'ness United F.C.
- Bonnyrigg Rose F.C.
- Broxburn Athletic F.C.
- Camelon F.C.
- Crossgates Primrose F.C.
- Dalkeith Thistle F.C.
- Dunbar United F.C.
- Dundee North End F.C.
- Dundonald Bluebell F.C.
- Edinburgh United F.C.
- Fauldhouse United F.C.
- Glenrothes F.C.
- Haddington Athletic F.C.
- Harthill Royal F.C.
- Hill o' Beath Hawthorn F.C.
- Kelty Hearts F.C.
- Kirkcaldy YMCA F.C.- Team that play at Denfield Park in the town of Kirkcaldy in Fife.
- Linlithgow Rose F.C. (Winners of the Scottish Junior Cup in 2001)
- Livingston United F.C.
- Lochgelly Albert F.C.
- Lochee United F.C.
- Lochore Welfare F.C.
- Musselburgh Athletic F.C.
- Newburgh F.C.
- Newtongrange Star F.C.
- Oakley United F.C.
- Penicuik Athletic F.C.
- Pumpherston F.C.
- Rosyth Recreation F.C.
- Saint Andrews United F.C.
- Sauchie F.C.
- Steelend Victoria F.C.
- Stoneyburn United F.C.
- Tayport F.C.
- Thornton Hibs F.C.
- Tranent F.C.
- West Calder United F.C.
- Whitburn F.C.
[change] North Caledonian Football League
- Alness United F.C.
- Balintore F.C.
- Bonar Bridge F.C.
- Bunillidh Thistle F.C.
- Dornoch F.C.
- Golspie Sutherland F.C.
- Halkirk United F.C.
- Invergordon F.C.
- Tain St. Duthus F.C.
- Thurso F.C.
[change] Clubs that do not exist any more
- Airdrieonians F.C.
- Dumbarton Harp F.C.
- Third Lanark F.C.
- Dundee Wanderers F.C
- AFC Stirling
- Bon Accord
- Dundee Harp
- Aberdeen Rovers
- Clydebank F.C (1965 - 2002)
