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Nairn County F.C.

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Nairn County
Full nameNairn County Football Club
Nickname(s)The Wee County
Founded1909
GroundStation Park, Nairn
Capacity2,250 (250 seated)
ChairmanMark Kelman
ManagerRoss Tokely
LeagueHighland League
2023–24Highland League, 8th of 18

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.

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

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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.[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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Station Park
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LocationBalblair Rd, Nairn, Scotland
Coordinates57°34′44″N 3°52′21″W / 57.5790°N 3.8725°W / 57.5790; -3.8725
OwnerNairn County F.C.
Capacity2,250 (250 seated)
SurfaceGrass

Nairn County play at Station Park in Nairn, which has a capacity of 2,250, including 250 seats.[1]

Club staff

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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
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Colours

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The 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

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As of 2 November 2024[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Pos. Nation Player
GK Scotland SCO Dylan Maclean
GK Scotland SCO Lewis Munro
DF Scotland SCO Alister Morrison (on loan from Ross County)
DF Scotland SCO Brodie Watson
DF Scotland SCO Callum MacLean
DF Scotland SCO Jamie Carnihan
DF Scotland SCO Fraser Dingwall (Captain)
DF Scotland SCO Jack Walker (on loan from Inverness CT)
DF Scotland SCO Ross Hardie (on loan from Brora Rangers)
MF Scotland SCO Scott Lisle
MF Scotland SCO Jamie Williamson (on loan from Ross County)
MF Scotland SCO Angus Dey
Pos. Nation Player
MF Scotland SCO Kenny McKenzie
MF Scotland SCO Wayne Mackintosh
MF Scotland SCO Tyler Eadie
MF Scotland SCO Kenny Macinnes
MF Scotland SCO Alan Pollock
MF Scotland SCO Sam Gordon
FW Scotland SCO Ciaran Young
FW Scotland SCO Andrew Greig
FW Scotland SCO Ben Barron
FW Scotland SCO Ben Kelly
FW Scotland SCO Gary Kerr
FW Scotland SCO Matty Wright

On loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Pos. Nation Player
GK Scotland SCO Liam Mackenzie (on loan at Nairn St Ninian)
DF Scotland SCO Jonathan Bain (on loan at Fort William)
Pos. Nation Player
MF Scotland SCO Josh Stephenson (on loan at Forres Thistle)

Club honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nairn County FC". The Scottish Highland Football League. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b "Club Records". Nairn County Official Website. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Nairn County Official Club Store". Hope & Glory. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Nairn County".
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