Nairn County Football Club is a Scottish senior football club based in the town of Nairn, Highland. Nicknamed the Wee County,[1] 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.
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| Full name | Nairn County Football Club | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Wee County | |||
| Founded | 1909 | |||
| Ground | Station Park, Nairn | |||
| Capacity | 2,250 (250 seated) | |||
| Chairman | Mark Kelman | |||
| Manager | Ross Tokely | |||
| League | Highland League | |||
| 2023–24 | Highland League, 8th of 18 | |||
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In 2022, the club hit the headlines for selling a Pie in a Roll[2] and launching their TeamHamish charity third kit.[3]
In the same year they became the first football club in Scotland to offer and promote a dedicated stag and hen party package.[4]
History
editNairn 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.[5]
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.[5]
Stadium
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| Location | Balblair Rd, Nairn, Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 57°34′44″N 3°52′21″W / 57.5790°N 3.8725°W |
| Owner | Nairn County F.C. |
| Capacity | 2,250 (250 seated) |
| Surface | Grass |
Nairn County play at Station Park in Nairn, which has a capacity of 2,250, including 250 seats.[1]
Club staff
edit| Position | Name |
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| 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 |
Gallery
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Station Park (2019) -
Station Park (2007) -
Nairn playing Brora Rangers in the 2013–14 North of Scotland Cup final
Colours
editThe team's home colours are yellow and black.[1]
Away colours are red with white shorts and the third kit is a rainbow shirt with blue shorts and blue socks.[6]
Current squad
edit- As of 2 November 2024[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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On loan
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club honours
edit- Highland Football League:
- Champions: 1975–76
- League Cup:
- Winners: 1963–64, 2010–11
- North of Scotland Cup:
- Winners: 1956–57, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2012–13, 2023–24
- Inverness Cup:
- Winners: 1977–78
- Scottish Qualifying Cup (North):
- Winners: 1968–69
- Elgin District Cup:
- Winners: 1919–20, 1931–32, 1935–36
- Elginshire Charity Cup:
- Winners: 1924–25
- Inverness Sports Bed Cup:
- Winners: 1938–39
References
edit- ^ a b c "Nairn County FC". The Scottish Highland Football League. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ Sinclair, Karla (18 February 2022). "Pie in a roll: The viral dish proving popular with Nairn Country FC supporters". Press and Journal. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Clark, Will (18 August 2022). "Nairn County add a splash of colour to new kit to support charity TeamHamish". Inverness Courier. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Skinner, Andy (3 March 2022). "Nairn County offer stags and hens chance to be Station Park mascot with new party packages". Press and Journal. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Club Records". Nairn County Official Website. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ "Nairn County Official Club Store". Hope & Glory. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ "Nairn County".