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Girvan F.C.

For the 19th century side from the town with the same name, see Girvan F.C. (1874).

Girvan
Nickname(s)The Seasiders, the Amateurs (pre-2004)
Founded1947
GroundHamilton Park, Girvan
Capacity5,000 (200 seated)
ChairmanDanny McCulloch Scotland
ManagerDean Keenan Scotland
LeagueWest of Scotland League Third Division
2023–24West of Scotland League Third Division, 13th of 16

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

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Prior to the 2004–05 season, Girvan played in the South of Scotland Football League and as a full member 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 the 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

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As of 1 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
— GK Scotland SCO Liam Gray
— GK Scotland SCO Ewan 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

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Management
Role Person
Manager Scotland Dean Keenan
Assistant Manager Scotland Andy Rodgers
Coaches Scotland Scott Taylor
First Aid Scotland

Honours

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South of Scotland Football League

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

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References

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  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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