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Monday, May 6, 2024

The charm of team names in Scottish football league

For all the criticism of the Scottish League, there is no disputing they boast some of the most attractive club names in football.

There has been a new addition this season with the delightful Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic joining the ranks of League Two after winning promotion from the Lowland League.

It is a great achievement for such a small club which hails from the town of the Bonnyrigg just 13km south of Edinburgh.

Nicknamed “The Rose,” they play at New Dundas Park stadium which has a capacity of just 2,200.

Bonnyrigg have found it tough-going playing at this higher level and are currently in 10th and bottom place in League Two after seven wins, seven draws and 15 defeats.

There is hope, however, as they are just two points behind Albion Rovers who they happen to be meeting at Albion’s Cliftonhill stadium this afternoon in a crucial game for both sides.

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