Muirkirk Juniors F.C.
| Full name | Muirkirk Juniors Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Kirk | ||
| Founded | 1937 | ||
| Ground | Burnside Park Furnace Road Muirkirk | ||
| Capacity | 3000 | ||
| Manager | Kevin Muirhead | ||
| League | West of Scotland League Second Division | ||
| 2023–24 | West of Scotland League Second Division, 9th of 16 | ||
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Muirkirk Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the village of Muirkirk, Ayrshire. Nicknamed the Kirk, they were formed in 1937, and they play at Burnside Park. Currently playing in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association.
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 clubs 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 F.C and Swansea City Association Football Club, Bernie Kelly [6] [7] went on to play with Leicester City and Middlesboro and Eric Caldow [8] notched up 265 appearances for Glasgow Rangers.
Current squad
As of 17th July 2018
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
- As of 8 October 2017
| Role | Name |
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| Manager |  Kevin Muirhead
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| Assistant Manager | Brian Roberts
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| Coach | Mark O’Neill
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| Physiotherapist | Laura McArdle
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Honours
- Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1984–85
References
- ^ http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/sport/15604364.New_Muirkirk_boss_Muirhead_is_looking_to_build_for_the_future/
- ^ https://twitter.com/Muirkirkjfc
- ^ http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/kevin-muirhead-takes-over-newmains-8133668
- ^ "Player Details : John McGuigan". www.toon1892.com. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ https://www.11v11.com/players/john-mcguigan-33535/
- ^ http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/bernardkelly.html
- ^ http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/bernie-kelly-star-of-a-great-raith-team-1-166241
- ^ "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
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