Muirkirk Juniors F.C.

Muirkirk Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the village of Muirkirk, East Ayrshire. Nicknamed the Kirk, they were formed in 1937, and they play at Burnside Park. Currently playing in the West of Scotland League Conference A.

Muirkirk
Full nameMuirkirk Juniors Football Club
Nickname(s)The Kirk
Founded1937
GroundBurnside Park
Furnace Road
Muirkirk
Capacity3000
ManagerKevin Muirhead
LeagueWest of Scotland League Conference A
2019–20SJFA West League Two, 2nd of 15
WebsiteClub website

The team has been managed by Kevin Muirhead, formerly of Newmains United and Hamilton Accies, since October 2017 replacing George Grierson.[1][2][3]

Over the club's 80 year history, many players have made the move to senior clubs. John McGuigan[4][5] started as a youngster at Muirkirk before going on to play with Newcastle United, Southampton and Swansea City, Bernie Kelly[6][7] went on to play with Leicester City and Middlesbrough, and Eric Caldow[8] notched up 265 appearances for Rangers.

Current squad

As of 17 July 2019

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 GK Nathan Bogle
13 GK Paul McKane
21 GK Owen McCallum
5 DF Andrew Murray
4 DF Calum Bryan
3 DF Lee Cruickshanks
2 DF Craig Peck
18 DF Ross Lundie
15 DF Thomas Kerr
16 DF Gary Nugent
11 MF Nick Aitchison
8 MF Jonny Rawlings
6 MF Peter Marshall
77 MF Lennon Wight
7 MF Niall Carslaw
17 MF Thomas Kelly
12 MF Scott Steedman
14 MF Josh Rodgers
27 FW Dillon McLauchlan
9 FW Gavin Hay
10 FW Nathan Gordon
23 FW Aidan Ferris

Coaching staff
As of 8 October 2017
RoleName
Manager Kevin Muirhead
Assistant Manager Mark O’Neill
Coach Graym McCarroll
Physiotherapist Hannah Miller
Kit Manager John McGrory

Honours
  • Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1984–85

References
  1. http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/sport/15604364.New_Muirkirk_boss_Muirhead_is_looking_to_build_for_the_future/
  2. https://twitter.com/Muirkirkjfc
  3. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/kevin-muirhead-takes-over-newmains-8133668
  4. "Player Details : John McGuigan". www.toon1892.com. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  5. https://www.11v11.com/players/john-mcguigan-33535/
  6. http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/bernardkelly.html
  7. http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/bernie-kelly-star-of-a-great-raith-team-1-166241
  8. "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.


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