Who owns Gretna FC?
Brooks John Joseph Mileson
Brooks John Joseph Mileson (13 November 1947 – 3 November 2008) was an English businessman and the owner of now dissolved professional football club Gretna as well as being a philanthropist to 70 non-League clubs….
| Brooks Mileson | |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 November 2008 (aged 60) Carlisle, England |
| Occupation | Businessman philanthropist |
Who is Gretna manager?
Rowan Alexander has been appointed the new manager of Gretna 2008. Alexander previously took Gretna from the bottom League of Scottish football to the top, and to a Scottish Cup Final during the early 2000’s before the team’s financial collapse in 2008.
Who are Gretna 2008?
Gretna Football Club 2008 (commonly referred to as Gretna 2008 and colloquially as Gretna) is a football club from the town of Gretna. It was founded in 2008 after the bankruptcy and demise of Gretna, which had existed since 1946.
Who replaced Gretna?
Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic have replaced Gretna in the Scottish League after the 29 SFL clubs voted in favour of the East of Scotland League team joining the Third Division.
What league is Gretna in?
Lowland Football LeagueGretna F.C. 2008 / League
Does Steve Dale still own Bury?
Former Bury FC owner Steve Dale’s son acquired club’s trophies, administrators claim. The administrators of Bury Football Club say former owner Steve Dale’s son has acquired the team’s old memorabilia, including trophies.
Who are Gretna Football Club?
The original Gretna Football Club were founded in 1946, and joined the Scottish Football League in 2002. After being taken over by the late millionaire Brooks Mileson, the club had a meteoric rise, gaining promotion three years in a row to make the Scottish Premier League in 2007.
What happened to Gretna FC 2008?
In August 2009, the trust amended its articles of governance and Gretna FC 2008 is now managed directly by the members of the trust board, whose chairman is Craig Williamson. The new club is wholly owned by the society and its board elected by the society’s members.
When did Gretna FC join the Scottish Premier League?
History The original Gretna Football Club were founded in 1946, and joined the Scottish Football League in 2002. After being taken over by the late millionaire Brooks Mileson, the club had a meteoric rise, gaining promotion three years in a row to make the Scottish Premier League in 2007.
How many times has Gretna qualified for a UEFA club competition?
Gretna qualified for a UEFA club competition on one occasion. In 2006, Gretna reached the final of the Scottish Cup whilst competing in the Scottish Second Division and were beaten by Heart of Midlothian.