Muirkirk
Full nameMuirkirk Junior Football Club
Nickname(s)The Kirk
Founded1937
GroundBurnside Park, Muirkirk
Capacity3000
Managervacant
LeagueWest of Scotland League Second Division
2022–23West of Scotland League Second Division, 10th of 16
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 Second Division.

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
RoleName
ManagerScotland vacant
Assistant managerScotland vacant
CoachScotland vacant
Goalkeeping coachScotland vacant
PhysiotherapistScotland vacant
Kit ManagerScotland vacant

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". 20 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "@Muirkirkjfc" on Twitter
  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. ↑ "Bernie Kelly, star of a great Raith team - Fife Today". Archived from the original on 23 October 2017.
  8. ↑ "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.


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