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.
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| Nickname(s) | The Seasiders, the Amateurs (pre-2004) | ||
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| Founded | 1947 | ||
| Ground | Hamilton Park, Girvan | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 (200 seated) | ||
| Chairman | Danny McCulloch  | ||
| Manager | Chris Flanagan | ||
| League | West of Scotland League Third Division | ||
| 2022–23 | West of Scotland League Third Division, 10th of 19 | ||
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History edit
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 edit
- 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.
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Management team and coaching staff edit
| Management | |
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| Role | Person |
| Manager | Chris Flanagan
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| Assistant Manager | Scott Dinwoodie
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| Coaches | Steven McNally
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| First Aid | Alex Bell
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Honours edit
South of Scotland Football League
- Winners: 1989–90
South of Scotland League Cup: 1975–76, 1977–78, 1991–92, 2001–02
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "SJFA news - Wednesday, July 24". Scottish Junior Football Association. Scottish FA. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Girvan sack boss Ian Patterson as former manager returns in caretaker role". 26 January 2020.