Muirkirk Juniors F.C.
Association football club in Scotland
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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 First Division.
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| Full name | Muirkirk Junior Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | The Kirk | ||
| Founded | 1937 | ||
| Ground | Burnside Park, Muirkirk | ||
| Capacity | 3000 | ||
| Manager | Ross Cusick | ||
| League | West of Scotland League First Division | ||
| 2024–25 | West of Scotland League Second Division, 3rd of 16 (promoted) | ||
| Website | https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/muirkirkjuniorsfc | ||
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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.
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Coaching staff
- As of 6 September 2020
| Role | Name |
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| Manager |  Ross Cusick |
| Coach | Andrew Gordon |
| Coach | Kieran O’Hear |
| Goalkeeping coach | Harry McLaughlin |
| Physiotherapist | Eilidh McGowan |
| Kit Manager | vacant |
Honours
- Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1984–85
- West Region League Two Runners Up: 2019–20
