Full name | Muirkirk Junior Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Kirk | ||
Founded | 1937 | ||
Ground | Burnside Park, Muirkirk | ||
Capacity | 3000 | ||
Manager | vacant | ||
League | West of Scotland League Second Division | ||
2022–23 | West of Scotland League Second Division, 10th of 16 | ||
Website | Club 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.
As of July 2021
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Role | Name |
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Manager | vacant |
Assistant manager | vacant |
Coach | vacant |
Goalkeeping coach | vacant |
Physiotherapist | vacant |
Kit Manager | vacant |
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