Linton Hotspur F.C.

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Linton Hotspur
Full nameLinton Hotspur Football Club
Founded2008
GroundMoor Road, West Linton
Capacity1,000 (63 seated)
ChairmanCampbell Forsyth
ManagerChris King
League East of Scotland League Third Division
2023–24 East of Scotland League Third Division, 10th of 11

Linton Hotspur Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the village of West Linton in the Scottish Borders. They now play in the East of Scotland Football League after being admitted to the third division in 2023. [1] They play their matches at Moor Road, West Linton.

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The team is managed by Chris King.


Club staff

Board of directors

RoleName
Club Chairman Flag of Scotland.svg Campbell Forsyth
Vice Chairman Flag of Scotland.svg Ivan Mackenzie
Club Secretary Flag of Scotland.svg Lindsay Swan

Coaching staff

RoleName
Manager Flag of Scotland.svg Chris King
Assistant Manager Flag of Scotland.svg Scott Gibson
First Team Coach / Analyst Flag of Scotland.svg Ben Gilmour
First Team Coach Flag of England.svg Drew Sanson

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References

  1. "Linton Hotspur to play in the East of Scotland League next season". Peeblesshire News. 17 June 2023.