Nairn County F.C. Explained

Nickname:The Wee County
Ground:Station Park, Nairn
Capacity:2,250 (250 seated)
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Clubname:Nairn County
Fullname:Nairn County Football Club
Founded:1909
Chairman:Mark Kelman
Manager:Ross Tokely

Nairn County Football Club is a Scottish senior football club based in the town of Nairn, Highland. Nicknamed the Wee County, they were founded in 1909 and play at Station Park. They have played in the Highland Football League since 1919, winning their only league title in the 1975–76 season. As a full member of the Scottish Football Association, they qualify automatically to play in the Scottish Cup.

In 2022, the club hit the headlines for selling a Pie in a Roll[1] and launching their TeamHamish charity third kit.[2]

In the same year they became the first football club in Scotland to offer and promote a dedicated stag and hen party package.[3]

History

Nairn County were reformed in 1909 and joined the Highland League in 1919 after originally being accepted to participate in 1914. Their only league title was in the 1975–76 season, which they won after a play-off in extra time against Fraserburgh at Borough Briggs, Elgin. Recent success was achieved in the 2005–06 season, with an unexpected North of Scotland Cup win. Nairn County also won the North of Scotland Cup in 2012 by defeating Wick Academy 2–1. During Nairn's Scottish Cup run in 2012, Nairn defeated Preston Athletic and Clyde, whilst in the third round were trailing 3–0 at half time against Forfar Athletic and staged a remarkable comeback with the game ending 3–3.

Striker Conor Gethins was awarded with the Highland League Player of the Year for the 2012–13 season.

The club's record appearance holder is Glenn Main, who made 496 appearances.[4]

The club's record goal scorer is Davy Johnston who scored 286 goals in his two spells with the club. This also included scoring a record 73 goals in the 1963–64 season.

Stadium

Station Park
Location:Balblair Rd, Nairn, Scotland
Owner:Nairn County F.C.
Surface:Grass
Capacity:2,250 (250 seated)

Nairn County play at Station Park in Nairn, which has a capacity of 2,250, including 250 seats.[5]

Club staff

Position Name
Manager Ross Tokely
Assistant manager Brian Macleod
First Team Coach Alan Geegan
Player/First Team Coach Wayne Mackintosh
Physiotherapist Greg Smith
Goalkeeping Coach Calum McKenzie
Director of Football Graeme MacLeod
Chairman Mark Kelman

Colours

The team's home colours are yellow and black.

Away colours are red with white shorts and the third kit is a rainbow shirt with blue shorts and blue socks.[6]

Current squad

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On loan

Club honours

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinclair . Karla . 18 February 2022 . Pie in a roll: The viral dish proving popular with Nairn Country FC supporters . 1 September 2022 . Press and Journal.
  2. Web site: Clark . Will . 18 August 2022 . Nairn County add a splash of colour to new kit to support charity TeamHamish . 1 September 2022 . Inverness Courier.
  3. Web site: Skinner . Andy . 3 March 2022 . Nairn County offer stags and hens chance to be Station Park mascot with new party packages . 1 September 2022 . Press and Journal.
  4. Web site: 19 August 2022 . Club Records . 1 September 2022 . Nairn County Official Website.
  5. Web site: Nairn County FC. The Scottish Highland Football League. 25 May 2015.
  6. Web site: 18 August 2022 . Nairn County Official Club Store . 1 September 2022 . Hope & Glory.
  7. Web site: Nairn County.