Muirkirk F.C.

Muirkirk
Full name Muirkirk Juniors Football Club
Nickname(s) The Kirk
Founded 1937
Ground Burnside Park
Furnace Road
Muirkirk
Capacity 3000
Manager Kevin Muirhead
League SJFA West League Two
2017–18 Ayrshire District League, 8th of 11 (relegated)

Muirkirk Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the village of Muirkirk, Ayrshire. Nicknamed the Kirk, they were formed in 1937, and they play at Burnside Park. Currently playing in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association.

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 clubs 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 F.C and Swansea City Association Football Club, Bernie Kelly [6] [7] went on to play with Leicester City and Middlesboro and Eric Caldow [8] notched up 265 appearances for Glasgow Rangers.

Current squad

As of 17th July 2018

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

No. Position Player
1 Scotland GK Nathan Bogle
13 Northern Ireland GK Paul McKane
21 Scotland GK Jack Cunningham
17 Scotland DF Andrew Murray
5 Scotland DF Michael Howie
2 Scotland DF Curtis Baxter
3 Scotland DF Craig Peck
4 Scotland DF Ross Lundie
6 Scotland MF Scott Steedman
16 Scotland MF Nathan Porte
14 Scotland MF Derek McGrory
11 Scotland MF Ben Fitzpatrick
11 Scotland MF Stephen Campell
8 Scotland MF Jordan Conlon
12 Scotland MF Peter Marshall
18 Malawi FW Yamikani Misanjo
15 Scotland FW Jamie Mee
9 Scotland FW David Edwards
10 Scotland FW Keenan McVay
7 Scotland FW Daryl McDonald

Coaching staff

As of 8 October 2017
RoleName
ManagerScotland Kevin Muirhead
Assistant ManagerScotland Brian Roberts
CoachScotland Mark O’Neill
PhysiotherapistScotland Laura McArdle

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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