Girvan F.C. Explained

Clubname:Girvan
Nickname:The Seasiders, the Amateurs (pre-2004)
Founded:1947
Ground:Hamilton Park, Girvan
Capacity:5,000 (200 seated)
Chairman:Danny McCulloch
Manager:Chris Flanagan
Kit Alt1:Blue Jersey with Black Stripes, Black Shorts and Black Socks
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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 .

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.

Management team and coaching staff

Management
Role Person
Manager Chris Flanagan
Assistant Manager Scott Dinwoodie
Coaches Steven McNally
First Aid Alex Bell

Honours

South of Scotland Football League

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

External links

References

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Notes and References

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