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(runner-up)
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 5 September 2020

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  SCO Nathan Bogle
13 GK  NIR Paul McKane
21 GK  SCO John Fleming
5 DF  SCO Andrew Murray
4 DF  SCO Calum Bryan
3 DF  SCO Lee Cruickshanks
2 DF  SCO Craig Peck
18 DF  SCO Josh Rodgers
15 DF  SCO Thomas Kerr
16 DF  SCO Gary Nugent
11 MF  SCO Gavin Goodall
8 MF  SCO Dean Patrick
6 MF  SCO Peter Marshall
77 MF  SCO Lennon Wight
7 MF  SCO Ryan Cowie
17 MF  SCO Thomas Kelly
12 MF  SCO Scott Steedman
14 MF  FRA Morgan Oulagnon
27 FW  SCO Dillon McLauchlan
9 FW  SCO Gavin Hay
10 FW  SCO Nathan Gordon
23 FW  SCO Aidan Ferris

Coaching staff
As of 6 September 2020
RoleName
Manager Kevin Muirhead
Assistant Manager Mark O’Neill
Coach Craig Bingham
Coach Andrew Gibson
Physiotherapist Katie Scott
Kit Manager John McGrory

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

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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