About the Scottish Claymores
 The Claymores offense at work Photo: SPD |
The Claymores were keen to bill their home games as family events which they most certainly are and represent good value for money with over 6 hours entertainment for the entry price as well as cheerleaders, the team mascot Shuggie McGurk and, of course, a high quality american football match.
What colours do the Claymores play in?
Shirts: Navy blue and white
Trousers: Silver navy blue streak
Helmet: Silver with the Claymores logo.
Where does the team play?
Games are played at Hampden Park Stadium (Capacity 52,000) on the south side of Glasgow.
Between 1995 and 2000, and one game in 2002, games were played at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (Capacity 67,500).
When do they play?
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So how many games did the Claymores win?
Their alltime record (1995-2004) is 43-57 (0.430) and 1-1 (0.500) in postseason play.
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 Claymores Coach Jack Bicknell |
Head Coach : Jack Bicknell (2003)
TEAM HISTORY
Established in 1995, the Scottish Claymores - Scotland's only professional american football team - posted a disappointing 2-8 record in their inaugural season. The next season the club bounced back from worst to first, recording a 7-3 regular season standing, including a 4-1 record to be crowned first-half champions. The Claymores hosted World Bowl '96, defeating Frankfurt Galaxy 32-27 in front of 38,982 fans at Murrayfield on June 23. The new millenium brought a second World Bowl appearance but the Claymores went down 13-10 to Rhein Fire.
CLAYMORES FACTS
Team Name:
The Scottish Claymores are named after the historical two-edged sword formerly used by warriors of the Scottish clans.
Cities/Region:
Scotland was first united as a nation in 844 A.D., by King Kenneth MacAlpine. Today, the majority of Scotland's population lives in the "Central Belt," an area which stretches from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with a population in excess of 2.8 million people.
Traditionally, the heavy industry, such as ship building and mining, were based in the west with finance and banking the domain of the east. More recently, Scotland as a whole has become deeply involved in the "sunrise" -- high tech -- industries.
Edinburgh, with its famous castle, is the home of festivals, including its world renowned International Arts Festival, and its Jazz, Children's, Science, Film and Book festivals as well. Glasgow, with a population of over two million, is Scotland's biggest city.
In recent years, with the decline of the city's traditional industries, Glasgow has re-invented itself as a centre for commerce, trade, culture and the arts. In 1990, Glasgow was named as Europe's City of Culture and in 1999 will carry the mantle of European City of Architecture.
Amateur Football:
Scotland has four senior teams (Scottish Gridiron Association) totalling 200 amateur players. The country also boasts three college teams who play in the British Collegiate American Football League. Over 200 young players compete in the Scottish Claymores Youth Flag Football Association League - visit the SFFA for details on flag football.
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