Ambitious non-league Scots club folds after just 11 years due to ‘a number of factors'
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BROOMHILL FC have folded after just 11 years of existence in the Scottish non-league.
The club was originally founded as a children's sports club in 2004, with BSC Glasgow FC launching in 2014 to give players a pathway into adult football.
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Broomhill FC have folded after just 11 years in the Scottish non-league
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The club briefly rebranded to Open Goal Broomhill and appointed Simon Ferry as manager in 2022
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Their partnership and stadium share with Dumbarton ending was cited as a major factor in the folding
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2022 saw the club partner with the Open Goal media brand and podcast host Simon Ferry became the manager, with the team rebranding to Open Goal Broomhill.
A year later the partnership ended and the club rebranded to Broomhill Football Club, and entered a deal allowing them to play at Dumbarton Football Stadium.
But a statement on the club's account on X, formerly Twitter, has announced that the end of that deal and a 'number of factors' - including a first relegation out of the Lowland League - means that the board has decided to fold the club.
The statement said: "We'd like to address the rumours that you may (or may not, depending on how 'online' you are) have been hearing over the last week or so.
"Due to a number of factors, including the enforced termination of our ground sharing agreement with Dumbarton FC, the continued frustrations in securing support for our own facility, and the sustainability of running a club at this level, the board have decided to bring Broomhill FC's time to an end.
"We have had an incredible ride over the last 11 years, from South Challenge Cup glory in our first season, to being runners-up in the Lowland League in 2018/19 and winning the Lowland League Cup in that season too (sorry about the dent!).
Our Scottish Cup run in 2019/20, culminating in a televised match against Premiership side Hibernian, will live long in the memories of everyone associated with Broomhill.
"As a club, we have never been afraid to try different things.
"Some worked, some didn't but we've always tried to be innovative.
"As a club we never shied away from anything, we've been bold every time we've made a decision, and we've backed them up even when they weren't popular.
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"Obviously this isn't a decision we've taken lightly and it comes as a blow to us, and to the committed volunteers and staff who have worked tirelessly to make the club a success over the last 11 years.
"We would like to thank each and every person who has come into the club, offered their time, their spirit and their commitment to make Broomhill FC better.
"To our supporters, though small in number, we appreciate your passion, your desire and your support for non-league football.
"Non-league fitba is amazing, it brings us together in community, unites us in good-natured rivalries, and ultimately... it's great fun.
"Through the highs and the lows, and all of the different badges, we've had so much fun for the last 11 seasons.
"Thank you for having us."
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