Girvan
Nickname(s)The Seasiders, the Amateurs (pre-2004)
Founded1947
GroundHamilton Park, Girvan
Capacity5,000 (200 seated)
ChairmanDanny McCulloch Scotland
ManagerChris Flanagan Scotland
LeagueWest of Scotland League Third Division
2022–23West of Scotland League Third Division, 10th of 19

Girvan Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Girvan, South Ayrshire. Nicknamed the Seasiders, they were formed in 1947 and play at Hamilton Park. They currently compete in the West of Scotland League Third Division.

History

Prior to the 2004–05 season, Girvan played in the South of Scotland Football League and as full members of the Scottish Football Association, entered the Scottish Qualifying Cup each year. When the club joined the Scottish Junior Football Association in 2004, they were allowed to continue this arrangement and since Scottish Cup re-organisation in 2007, now qualify directly for the tournament every season.[1] This situation was unique to Girvan until 2014; when fellow Junior clubs Banks O' Dee and Linlithgow Rose also achieved full SFA member status via club licensing.

On 26 June 2018, Ian Patterson became the manager at Girvan, assisted by former Craigmark assistant and fellow ex-Girvan player Greg Gallagher and John ‘Hoots’ Harvey. On 26 January 2020, Patterson was sacked as manager, with former manager Peter Leonard as caretaker manager until the end of season.[2]

On 29 April 2021, Girvan FC announced a new management team of Matt Maley, Robert Love, Andy McInnes & Jack Martin taking the reins from caretaker manager Peter Leonard.

Current squad

As of 1 July 2021

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK Scotland SCO Liam Gray
— GK Scotland SCO Euan Henderson
— DF Scotland SCO Calum Thomson (captain)
— DF Scotland SCO Adam Stevenson (Vice-Captain)
— DF Scotland SCO Dylan Fraser
— DF Scotland SCO Reece Mitchell
— DF Scotland SCO Sandy Robertson
— DF Scotland SCO Craig Peck
— DF Scotland SCO Bailey Fairbairn
— DF Scotland SCO Aidan Berry
— MF Scotland SCO Kieran Balfour
— MF Scotland SCO Paul Cameron
— MF Scotland SCO Scott Dinwoodie
— MF Scotland SCO Jai Ewing
— MF Scotland SCO Todd Henderson
— MF Scotland SCO Mason McIlwraith
— MF Scotland SCO Connor Yair
— MF Scotland SCO Calum Thomson
— FW Scotland SCO Scott Dempster
— FW Scotland SCO Craig Harvey
— FW Scotland SCO Euan Smith
— FW Scotland SCO Stewart Kean

Management team and coaching staff

Management
RolePerson
ManagerScotland Chris Flanagan
Assistant ManagerScotland Scott Dinwoodie
CoachesScotland Steven McNally
First AidScotland Alex Bell

Honours

South of Scotland Football League

  • Winners: 1989–90

South of Scotland League Cup: 1975–76, 1977–78, 1991–92, 2001–02

References

  1. ↑ "SJFA news - Wednesday, July 24". Scottish Junior Football Association. Scottish FA. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Girvan sack boss Ian Patterson as former manager returns in caretaker role". 26 January 2020.

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