Muirkirk Juniors F.C.

Muirkirk
Full nameMuirkirk Junior Football Club
Nickname(s)The Kirk
Founded1937
GroundBurnside Park, Muirkirk
Capacity3000
ManagerRoss Cusick
LeagueWest of Scotland League Second Division
2023–24West of Scotland League Second Division, 9th of 16
Websitehttps://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.

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

Coaching staff

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

Honours

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

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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