 Full tenancy of the current site was granted to the club in 1888 by Sir John Stirling-Maxwell, 10th Baronet who continued to be involved in Poloc's affairs until his death in 1956.In 1908 the Pollokshaws Working Lads Club decided to form a football team from amongst their ranks.Sir John Stirling Maxwell also allotted that club an area of land on the estate, rent-free.