GLASGOW ROCKS
PRO BASKETBALL
Steve Swanson was next in the
team’s coaching line and the Rocks
continued to be one of the top
sides around. The team claimed
their highest league finish to date
in 2005/06 but were unable to
overcome the Newcastle Eagles in
the play-off final, going down by 8368.
The Rocks set themselves up for
revenge the following year but
were again defeated, this time by
95-82. There was more heartbreak
for the team as the Guildford Heat
overcame them in a closely fought
BBL Cup final by 81-78.
With over 70 ‘high street’ shops,
over 1600 car parking spaces,
one of Scotland’s biggest Asda
superstores - all under cover, it’s
designed to make your shopping
experience a great one! Easy
to reach, committed to disabled
visitors, and with a comprehensive
range of customer facilities and
services, the Forge Parkhead is
open seven days a week.
In addition to our great selection of retailers, there’s seasonal entertainment, a
multi-screen cinema, a family entertainment centre, and refreshments on offer
from Costa, Bensons, Subway, McDonalds, The Recharge Bar, Mc Chans and
Sisters Cafe.
If you haven’t visited before - you’re missing a terrific shopping and leisure
experience!
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New retailers include Toys R Us, The Works, West Coast Fashion and I20 Fashion
there is something for everyone at the Forge.
The club had a
significant change
in fortunes from the
2002/03 season as
American Coach Kevin
Wall came in to lead
the side.
Thorsten Leibenath then became
the league’s first German coach but
only stayed for one season before
moving back to Germany to lead the
Giessen 46ers. He was replaced by
the current player/coach Sterling
Davis who has worked hard in order
to help the club progress.
He led the team to a 3rd place finish
in 2009/10 when they compiled a
23-13 record. They produced some
superb displays in the Play-offs but
were unable to overcome Everton
Tigers in the final, going down 8072.
They have not made it back to the
finals since but are confident that
they can put together a positive
campaign this time around. The
early signs have been positive as
they have managed to put together
a record of 4 wins and 3 defeats
from their first 7 matches.
This has left them sitting in the
top half of the table with 8 points
on the board and should provide
them with the perfect platform from
which to build as they look ahead
towards the rest of the campaign. It
will certainly be exciting to see how
they are able to progress.
Glasgow Rocks have done a terrific
job establishing themselves as one
of the leading clubs in the UK and
appear well positioned to continue
challenging honours over the
coming years.
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