Muirkirk Juniors F.C.

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Muirkirk
Muirkirk Juniors FC logo.png
Full nameMuirkirk Junior Football Club
Nickname(s)The Kirk
Founded1937
GroundBurnside Park, Muirkirk
Capacity3000
ManagerRoss Cusick
League West of Scotland League Second Division
2023–24 West of Scotland League Second Division, 9th of 16
Website https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/muirkirkjuniorsfc

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.

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The team has been managed by Ross Cusick since 2023 who joined from Benburb FC where he was under 20s manager. [1] [2] [3]

Over the club's 80-year history, many players have made the move to senior clubs. They also have ultras called the kirky boys founded in 2022 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; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Cameron Powell
2 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Gerard Burns
3 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Marc Capaldi
4 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO James Hazlett
5 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Aiden McLaughlin
6 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO William Dawson
7 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Regan Cusick
8 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO James Ferguson
9 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Ethan Brew
10 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Jamie McDermott
11 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Jake Lewis
No.Pos.NationPlayer
12 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Connor McFarlane
13 GK Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Ross Shaw
14 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Jordan Hendry
15 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Ciaran McAndrew
16 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Thomas Rough
17 MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Ruairidh Currie
18 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Bradley Faulds
19 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Kieran O’Hear

Coaching staff

As of 6 September 2020
RoleName
Manager Flag of Scotland.svg Ross Cusick
Coach Flag of Scotland.svg Andrew Gordon
Coach Flag of Scotland.svg Kieran O’Hear
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Scotland.svg Harry McLaughlin
Physiotherapist Flag of Scotland.svg Eilidh McGowan
Kit Manager Flag of Scotland.svg vacant

Honours

References

  1. ↑ "New Muirkirk boss Muirhead is looking to build for the future". 20 October 2017.
  2. ↑ " @Muirkirkjfc " on Twitter [ not specific enough to verify ]
  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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