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Montrose Football Club
Montrose Football Club is a football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.

They were founded in 1879 and play at Links Park. They joined the Scottish Football League in 1929, along with near-neighbours Brechin City, although they struggled in that league for many years.

The club's halcyon period was the mid 1970s when, under manager Alec Stuart, Montrose reached third place in the old First Division (one below the Premier League), and were a feared and respected cup side. In the second round of 1974-75 Scottish Cup, Montrose recorded their largest victory when they beat Vale of Leithen 12-0. Although this was an "away" fixture, due to a fire at their oppositions ground, this tie was played at Links Park. Montrose won their first championship under the guidance of Iain Stewart in 1984-85, as they triumphed in the old second division. Relegation followed in 1987 as the part time club found themselves outgunned in a league largely consisting of full time teams. Under co-managers Doug Rougvie and Chic McLelland, Montrose won promotion to Division One in 1991, but were relegated after one further season in the higher league.

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