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.
Full name | Muirkirk Juniors Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Kirk | ||
Founded | 1937 | ||
Ground | Burnside Park Furnace Road Muirkirk | ||
Capacity | 3000 | ||
Manager | Kevin Muirhead | ||
League | West of Scotland League Conference A | ||
2019–20 | SJFA West League Two, 2nd of 15 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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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.
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Coaching staff
- As of 8 October 2017
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Honours
- Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1984–85
References
- http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/sport/15604364.New_Muirkirk_boss_Muirhead_is_looking_to_build_for_the_future/
- https://twitter.com/Muirkirkjfc
- http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/kevin-muirhead-takes-over-newmains-8133668
- "Player Details : John McGuigan". www.toon1892.com. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- https://www.11v11.com/players/john-mcguigan-33535/
- http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/bernardkelly.html
- http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/bernie-kelly-star-of-a-great-raith-team-1-166241
- "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.