Kello Rovers F.C.
| Full name | Kello Rovers Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Super K or "The Rovers" | ||
| Founded | 1903 | ||
| Ground | Nithside Park, Kirkconnel | ||
| Capacity | 1,700 | ||
| President | Mark Keggans | ||
| Manager | Greg Gallagher | ||
| League | West of Scotland League Third Division | ||
| 2024–25 | West of Scotland League Fourth Division, 3rd of 16 (promoted) | ||
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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.
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 attedance 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
References
- ^ Marzella, Chris (12 August 2016). "Kello Rovers manager, Ross Wilson, says he will be happy to see his side progress this term". Cumnock Chronicle. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Mining success is the ambition for Kello Rovers boss Greg Gallagher". 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Kello Rovers". The Scottish Groundhopping Guide. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
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