Muirkirk Juniors F.C.

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Muirkirk
Full nameMuirkirk Junior Football Club
Nickname(s)The Kirk
Founded1937
GroundBurnside Park
Furnace Road
Muirkirk
Capacity3000
ManagerKevin Muirhead
LeagueWest of Scotland League Conference A
2020–21West of Scotland League Conference A (season abandoned)(runner-up)
WebsiteClub website

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.

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 July 2021

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Scotland SCO Nathan Bogle
2 DF Scotland SCO Craig Peck
3 DF Scotland SCO Lee Cruickshanks
4 DF Scotland SCO Calum Bryan
5 DF Scotland SCO Struan Robb
6 MF Scotland SCO Peter Marshall
7 MF Scotland SCO Niall Carslaw
8 MF Scotland SCO Roderick Watapu
9 FW Scotland SCO Gavin Hay
10 FW Scotland SCO Nathan Gordon
11 MF Scotland SCO Jamie Gray
No. Pos. Nation Player
12 MF Scotland SCO Scott Steedman
13 GK Northern Ireland NIR Paul McKane
14 MF France FRA Morgan Oulagnon
15 DF Scotland SCO Andrew Coyle
16 DF Scotland SCO Gary Nugent
17 MF Scotland SCO Kane O’Neill
18 DF Scotland SCO Kevin Onanu
21 GK Scotland SCO John Fleming
23 FW Scotland SCO John Hetherton
27 FW France FRA Christian Nadé
77 MF Scotland SCO Lennon Wight
3 DF Scotland SCO Curtis Baxter

Coaching staff[]

As of 6 September 2020
Role Name
Manager Scotland Kevin Muirhead
Assistant Manager Scotland Mark O’Neill
Coach Scotland Craig Bingham
Golakeeping Coach Scotland Vacant
Physiotherapist Scotland Shelagh Armstrong
Kit Manager Scotland John McGrory

Honours[]

  • Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1984–85
  • West Region League Two Runners Up: 2019–20

References[]

  1. ^ "New Muirkirk boss Muirhead is looking to build for the future".
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/Muirkirkjfc[bare URL]
  3. ^ "Kevin Muirhead takes over at Newmains United and labels club the 'perfect fit'". 8 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Player Details : John McGuigan". www.toon1892.com. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  5. ^ "John McGuigan".
  6. ^ "Bernard Kelly - Scotland Football League Record from 18 Sep 1957 to 18 Sep 1957 clubs - Raith Rovers".
  7. ^ http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/bernie-kelly-star-of-a-great-raith-team-1-166241[bare URL]
  8. ^ "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.

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