Yoker Athletic
| Full name | Yoker Athletic Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Whe Ho |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Ground | Holm Park, Clydebank |
| Chairman | Stephen Frew |
| Manager | Graeme George (caretaker) |
| League | Central District First Division |
| 2016–17 | SJFA West First Division, 11th (relegated) |
| Website | Club website |
Yoker Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Clydebank near Glasgow. Yoker is an area of Glasgow adjacent to Clydebank, however Yoker's stadium lies just outside the Glasgow boundary. Nicknamed the Whe Ho, they were formed in 1886 and are based at Holm Park. They currently operate in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association and play in royal blue or orange strips (uniforms).
Since Clydebank entered the Junior level in 2003–04 they have shared a healthy rivalry with Yoker Athletic and as of season 2008–09, The Bankies are tenants of Yoker at Holm Park after leaving their ground in . Yoker were promoted to Central Division One on 23 April 2011 after an 8–0 victory over Newmains United.
The team were managed since March 2014 by former Clyde and Arbroath defender John McAulay. In season 2015–16, McAulay had to step down due to work commitments and Steven Reilly was appointed Player/Manager, assisted by Martin Hardie and Graeme George.
Yoker Athletic can boast of a mention in Scottish Literature; James Kelman's novel A Disaffection features the main character attending a match at Holm Park.
(Played 26, Won 18, Drawn 1, Lost 3, Goals For 71, Goals Against 41, Points 55)
Coordinates: 55°53′34″N 4°23′30″W / 55.89269°N 4.391720°W
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