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Encyclopedia > Gretna F.C.
Gretna F.C.
Full name Gretna Football Club
Nickname(s) The Weddingmakers
The Black and Whites,
The Celebrant
The Monochrome
The Anvils
Founded 1946
Ground Raydale Park, Gretna
(Capacity: 3,000[1])
2007-08 Scottish Premier League , 12th (relegated)
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Despite being based in Scotland, the club participated in English football between 1947 and 2002. The club was elected to the Scottish Football League at the third attempt in 2002. Under the ownership of businessman Brooks Mileson, who invested millions of pounds in what was a village team, the club went from the Third Division side to the Scottish Premier League (SPL) in less than five years. This article is about the country. ... England national football team playing at Wembley Stadium Football is the national sport of England, and as such has an important place within English national life. ... The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland. ... Brooks John Joseph Mileson (born Pennywell, Sunderland) is a British businessmen and the financial backer of Scottish football club Gretna as well as being a philanthropist to 70 non-league clubs. ... GBP redirects here. ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... The Scottish Football League Third Division is the third highest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth highest overall in the Scottish football league system. ... The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system — above the Scottish Football...


While in the SPL, however, the club were placed in administration after Mileson withdrew his financial support.[2] The club finished in the relegation position in the SPL. At the end of the season, all of the club's staff were made redundant and the club was initially relegated to the Third Division due to their inability to guarantee fulfilment of their 2008-09 fixtures. Look up Administration in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... In many sports leagues around the world (with North American and Australian professional leagues being the most notable exceptions), relegation (or demotion) means the mandated transfer of the least successful team(s) of a higher division into a lower division at the end of the season. ... The 2007-08 Scottish Premier League season is the tenth season of the Scottish Premier League. ... The Scottish Football League Third Division is the third highest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth highest overall in the Scottish football league system. ...


After this demotion, the one remaining potential buyer withdrew their offer to buy the club.[3] In the belief that Gretna has ceased to exist, they resigned their place in the Scottish Football League on June 3. Their place was filled on July 3 by Annan Athletic.[4] The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland. ... -1... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Annan Athletic Football Club are a senior Scottish football (soccer) club, based in the town of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. ...

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History

Beginnings

An amateur team called Gretna Green FC had existed in the town in the 19th century, but were bankrupt by the 1920s. This left the area without a team until the club was founded in 1946 by servicemen returning from the Second World War.[5] The club initially played in the Dumfries and District Junior League. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ...


Period in English football

The following year, the club moved to the Carlisle and District League, which is run by the English Football Association. This was despite the club being based in Scotland, although Gretna is very close to the Anglo–Scottish border. They remained in this league for all but one season until 1982, when the club moved to the newly-created Second Division of the Northern League. The club won this league and were promoted immediately, before back-to-back championship wins in the First Division, in 1990–91 and 1991–92, resulted in their promotion to the first division of the Northern Premier League. The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. ... This article is about the country. ... Gretna may refer to one of the following. ... Berwick-upon-Tweed from south of the river The Anglo-Scottish border (or English-Scottish border) runs for between the River Tweed on the east coast and the Solway Firth in the west. ... Official logo The Northern League (currently sponsored by the Arngrove Insurance and known as the Arngrove Northern League) is a football league in North East England for semi-professional and amateur teams. ... The Northern Premier League logo. ...


During this period, the club featured in the FA Cup, becoming the first club based in Scotland to appear in the competition proper since Rangers had done so in 1887. They managed to take Rochdale to a replay in 1991 and gave Bolton Wanderers a scare in 1993 before being beaten.[6] This article is about the English FA Cup. ... For other uses, see Rangers F.C. (disambiguation). ... Rochdale Association Football Club is a English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. ... Look up replay in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Borough of Bolton, England. ...


The club saw its future in Scottish football and applied twice to join the Scottish League in 1993 and 1999. To help boost their later application, they played a Rangers XI in a game to raise money for victims of the Lockerbie air disaster. Gretna won 2–1 against a strong team.[citation needed] Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland. ... The cockpit landed in a farmers field near a tiny church in Tundergarth, Scotland Pan Am Flight 103 was Pan Ams daily Frankfurt-London-New York-Detroit evening flight. ...


Period back in Scottish football

Rapid rise through the leagues

In 2002, Gretna were elected to the Scottish Football League at the third attempt, taking the place of Airdrieonians. The club was soon taken over by Brooks Mileson and with his financial input Gretna's on-field fortunes rapidly improved. Gretna won the Division Three, Division Two and Division One titles in successive seasons from 2005 to 2007. During their seasons of successive promotions they scored 297 goals, 130 in the 2004–05 season alone. This was one short of the British league record of goals scored in a season. The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland. ... Airdrieonians Football Club, more commonly known as Airdrie were a Scottish professional football team from the town of Airdrie, in the Monklands area of Lanarkshire. ... Brooks John Joseph Mileson (born Pennywell, Sunderland) is a British businessmen and the financial backer of Scottish football club Gretna as well as being a philanthropist to 70 non-league clubs. ... The Scottish Football League Third Division is the third highest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth highest overall in the Scottish football league system. ... The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system. ... The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system. ... The 2004-05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland. ...


Gretna were also runners-up in the 2006 Scottish Cup. Gretna's 3–0 win in the semi-final against Dundee[7] made them the first team from the third tier of Scottish league football to reach the final.[7] Gretna lost to Hearts in the final on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[8] As Hearts had finished second in the Scottish Premier League and had therefore qualified for the UEFA Champions League, Gretna became the first team from the third tier of their domestic league to qualify for the UEFA Cup. Gretna faced League of Ireland side Derry City in the second qualifying round, but lost 7–3 on aggregate.[9] The 2005-06 Scottish Cup was the 121st staging of Scotlands most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Tennents Scottish Cup. ... Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football team based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. ... Heart of Midlothian F.C. (most commonly referred to as Hearts) are a professional football club from Edinburgh, Scotland who play in the Scottish Premier League. ... A penalty shootout is a method of determining a winner in sports matches which would have otherwise been drawn or tied. ... The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system — above the Scottish Football... UEFA Champions League, which replaced the European Champions Cup, is a seasonal club football competition organised by UEFA since 1992 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... The UEFA Cup (also known as European Cup 3, CE3 or C3) is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ... The Football League of Ireland, usually known simply as the League of Ireland or later the eircom League (from the leagues sponsorship by Irish telecommunications company eircom), was the old league of football clubs in Ireland that existed from 1921 until 2006. ... Derry City Football Club (Irish: , IPA: ) is an Irish football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. ...


Gretna had also been promoted to the First Division in 2006, and for much of the 2006–07 season, they led the division, with a margin of 12 points at one stage.[10] However, manager Rowan Alexander was forced to step down in March 2007 due to health problems, and coach Davie Irons stepped up to the manager's position. Gretna's form dipped afterwards and second-placed St. Johnstone went on a good run, leaving Gretna with only a one point lead going into the final day of the season. Despite St. Johnstone taking an early lead in their match, Gretna beat Ross County 3–2 with a last-minute goal by James Grady, ensuring promotion to the Scottish Premier League.[10] Competitive football has been played in Scotland since 1890. ... Rowan Alexander (born 28 January 1961 in Ayr, Scotland) is a former footballer and is currently manager of Scottish Football League club Gretna. ... David Irons (born July 18, 1961 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer. ... St. ... Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team who currently play in the Scottish Football League. ... James Grady (born March 14, 1971 in Aberdeen) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays striker for Gretna in the Scottish First Division. ... In many sports leagues around the world (with North American and Australian professional leagues being the most notable exceptions), relegation (or demotion) means the mandated transfer of the least successful team(s) of a higher division into a lower division at the end of the season. ...


Gretna in the SPL

During the 2007–08 season, Gretna played their home games at Motherwell's home ground of Fir Park because Raydale Park did not meet SPL standards. Their first game in the SPL was against Falkirk which ended in a 4–0 defeat for Gretna. They struggled for form, only gaining four points in their first 12 games and having to wait until 22 September 2007 for their first win in the SPL, defeating Dundee United 3–2 at Fir Park.[11] The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system — above the Scottish Football... The Motherwell Football & Athletic Club Ltd. ... Fir Park is a football stadium situated in Motherwell, Scotland. ... RAYDALE PARK Raydale Park is the home of Scottish Football League Second Division side, Gretna Football Club. ... The Scottish Premier League, currently known as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons and often known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system — above the Scottish Football... Falkirk Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Falkirk, playing in the Scottish Premier League after winning promotion from the Scottish First Division in season 2004/05. ... is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Current season Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. ... Fir Park is a football stadium situated in Motherwell, Scotland. ...


However during this time the club's financial situation became dire. The club had accumulated debts of nearly £4m,[12] and owner Brooks Mileson fell ill and withdrew his financial support for the club.[13] A confused management situation did not help. Whilst Rowan Alexander was officially still manager, Davie Irons was in control of the team[citation needed]. On November 6, 2007, Gretna officially sacked Rowan Alexander as manager and formally installed Irons in his position.[citation needed] Brooks John Joseph Mileson (born Pennywell, Sunderland) is a British businessmen and the financial backer of Scottish football club Gretna as well as being a philanthropist to 70 non-league clubs. ... Rowan Alexander (born 28 January 1961 in Ayr, Scotland) is a former footballer and is currently manager of Scottish Football League club Gretna. ... The head coach in sports coaching is the coach who is in charge of the other coaches. ... David Irons (born July 18, 1961 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer. ... is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Rowan Alexander (born 28 January 1961 in Ayr, Scotland) is a former footballer and is currently manager of Scottish Football League club Gretna. ...


On February 18, 2008 it was revealed that Gretna staff, including players, had not received their wages on time.[14] Irons and assistant manager Derek Collins both resigned[15] from their posts the following day. Gretna director of football Mick Wadsworth, assisted by Iain Scott and Andy Smith, took charge of first-team affairs. The club went into administration on March 12, 2008 after Mileson's withdrawal of support. This resulted in a ten point deduction, meaning they had a total of only six points from 28 games on the date of entering administration[16]. The SPL agreed to pay the players' salaries until the end of the 2007-08 season, ensuring that the club were able to complete its fixtures in the SPL.[17] is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Derek Collins (Born 15 April 1969, in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer for Gretna F.C.. Collins started his career with Greenock Morton F.C. where he he spent over a decade after making his debut in 1987. ... Michael Mick Wadsworth (born November 3, 1950 in Yorkshire, UK) is an English football coach, currently assistant manager at Shrewsbury Town. ... is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Competitive football has been played in Scotland since 1890. ...


Administration led to cost-cutting and redundancies; club captain Chris Innes was made redundant on March 25, 2008, with the club explaining that he had "attracted interest from other clubs"[18]. The following day, 22 players, including eight members of the senior squad, along with coaching staff and the former owner's son were also made redundant.[19] Gretna were formally relegated from the SPL on March 29, 2008 after being defeated 2–0 by St Mirren at Love Street, and broke the SPL's low attendance record on April 5, 2008 in their game against Inverness, when just 431 turned up for the game.[20] They won their final SPL game, a home match against Hearts 1–0 with a goal from Gavin Skelton, which meant they finished the season with 13 points, narrowly avoiding setting a record low points total for the SPL. Chris Innes (born July 13, 1976 in Broxburn) is a defender and captain at Scottish First Division side Gretna. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Saint Mirren Football Club (usually referred to simply as St. ... Love Street is a multi-use stadium in Paisley, Scotland. ... is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the city of Inverness. ... Heart of Midlothian F.C. (most commonly referred to as Hearts) are a professional football club from Edinburgh, Scotland who play in the Scottish Premier League. ... Gavin Richard Skelton (born 27 March 1981 in Carlisle) is a English footballer who plays in midfield for Gretna in the Scottish First Division. ...


Resignation from the SFL

It was revealed by the administrator, Wilson Field of Sheffield, that Gretna have creditors of nearly £4m and assets (Raydale Park) of less than £1m. HM Revenue and Customs is owed nearly £600,000 in total, and it was their threat to wind up the company that precipitated Gretna's move into administration. On May 8, the administrators set a deadline of May 17 for a buyer, otherwise the club would be liquidated.[21][22] The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland. ... For other uses, see Sheffield (disambiguation). ... A creditor is a party (e. ... In business and accounting an asset is anything owned, whether in possession or by right to take possession, by a person or a group acting together, e. ... RAYDALE PARK Raydale Park is the home of Scottish Football League Second Division side, Gretna Football Club. ... Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a new department of the British Government created by the merger of the Inland Revenue and Her Majestys Customs and Excise which came into formal effect on 18 April 2005. ... is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


After that deadline passed without a buyer making a firm offer, the remaining forty members of staff at the club were made redundant. It was also reported that the club were still negotiating with an interested buyer.[23] On May 29, Gretna were relegated to the Third Division due to their financial struggles, with the Scottish Football League threatening expulsion should a takeover not be completed within a week. After a takeover bid fell through on June 1,[24] the administrators confirmed the following day that they would look to sell Raydale Park to someone who will use the site for something other than football.[3] is the 149th day of the year (150th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Scottish Football League Third Division is the third highest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth highest overall in the Scottish football league system. ... The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... RAYDALE PARK Raydale Park is the home of Scottish Football League Second Division side, Gretna Football Club. ...


Gretna resigned from the Scottish Football League on June 3.[25] The club is expected to be liquidated.[26]-1...


On July 3, 2008, Annan Athletic won the vote to replace Gretna in the Scottish league. [27] July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Annan Athletic Football Club are a senior Scottish football (soccer) club, based in the town of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. ...


Honours

English football

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Scottish football

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Records

  • Record victory: 20–0 v Silloth (1962)
  • Record defeat: 2–9 v Ashton United (2000)
  • Most league points in a season: 98 (2004–05)
  • Most league goals in a season: 38, Kenny Deuchar (2004–05)
  • Most hat-tricks in a season: 6, Kenny Deuchar (2004–05)

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Former Managers

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References

  1. ^ Scottish Football Ground Guide
  2. ^ Neil Drysdale (March 23, 2008). End of a romantic dream for the Roman Abramovich of Gretna. Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
  3. ^ a b Gretna no longer in existence, BBC News, June 2, 2008
  4. ^ Death knell for crisis club, Setanta Sports, June 3, 2008
  5. ^ Last Post sounds for Gretna, set up by war heroes to give village hope, The Scotsman, June 3, 2008
  6. ^ Gretna grit forged in FA Cup battle with Bolton, The Scotsman, May 13, 2006
  7. ^ a b "Gretna 3–0 Dundee", BBC Sport website, 1 April 2006. 
  8. ^ "Hearts 1–1 Gretna (4–2 on pens)", BBC Sport website, 13 May 2006. 
  9. ^ "Derry City 2–2 Gretna (7–3 agg)", BBC Sport website, 24 August 2006. 
  10. ^ a b Ross County 2–3 Gretna. BBC Sport.
  11. ^ "Gretna 3-2 Dundee United", BBC Sport, 2007-09-22. Retrieved on 2007-09-22. 
  12. ^ Gretna FC debt level almost £4m. BBC Sport.
  13. ^ Gordon, Phil. "End is nigh as Gretna face cash deadline", Times Online, 2008-03-12. Retrieved on 2008-03-21. 
  14. ^ Gretna players hit by pay delay, BBC Sport
  15. ^ Irons quits Gretna for Morton job, BBC Sport
  16. ^ Gretna edging closer to closure
  17. ^ SPL money to help stricken Gretna
  18. ^ "Gretna's Innes is made redundant", BBC Sport, 25 March. Retrieved on 2008. 
  19. ^ "Gretna make 22 players redundant", BBC Sport, 26 March. Retrieved on 2008. 
  20. ^ Attendance statistics, Scottish Premier League official website
  21. ^ Gretna administrator racks up £253,000 in fees for six weeks of work at crisis club, The Scotsman
  22. ^ "Gretna deadline at season's end", BCC News, 2008-05-08. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 
  23. ^ "Gretna lay off remaining 40 staff", BBC Sport, 2008-05-19. Retrieved on 2008-05-19. 
  24. ^ Gretna's dream is crushed as funds bid fails Hannan, Martin; 01-06-08; Accessed 01-06-08; Scotland on Sunday
  25. ^ Gretna relinquish league status. BBC Sport.
  26. ^ Gretna facing liquidation after final bidder withdraws. The Guardian.
  27. ^ Annan win SFL place. Press Association.
  28. ^ A pipe dream come true: Gretna's romance of the cup - Scottish, Football - Independent.co.uk

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