Cumnock Juniors F.C.

Association football club in Scotland

For senior club founded in 1875, see Cumnock F.C. (1875).

Football club

Cumnock Juniors

Full name| Cumnock Juniors Football Club
Nickname(s)| The Nock
Founded| 1912
Ground| Townhead Park, Cumnock
Capacity| 3,000
Manager| Stephen Swift
League| West of Scotland League Premier Division
2023–24| West of Scotland League Premier Division, 8th of 16
Website| https://www.cumnockjuniors.com/

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Cumnock Juniors Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Cumnock, Ayrshire.

The Nock play their home games at Townhead Park and compete in the West of Scotland Football League.

## History

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Birthed in 1912, they have a history of local and national success. Their nearest neighbours and rivals are Auchinleck Talbot. Both have shared many a hard-fought battle on the field. These matches are often looked upon as Junior football's equivalent to the "Old Firm" with passionate supporters from both sides.[1] This rivalry has become less competitive over the years due to how much better Talbot are, this was proven in their most recent match-up being a 4–0 win for Talbot at Beechwood Park although Cumnock won the most important meeting of that season by beating Talbot on the way to winning the Scottish Junior cup in 2023.

In the 1970s and 1980s this game would often attract a crowd of around 6000; although it has dwindled a bit over the years, the respect and rivalry is still noticeable. A Scottish Junior Cup tie between the two sides in the mid-1970s attracted well over 8000 spectators. Cumnock won 2–1.

A "senior" team based in Cumnock also competed in the 19th century and participated in the early years of the Scottish Cup. Cumnock Juniors play in black and white. Their change strip is white and blue.

From December 2018 until late 2019, the team was managed by local boy and former Queen of the South midfielder, Paul Burns.[2]

Tony McInally has been the manager of the club since November 2019.[3]

In 2020, Cumnock moved from the SJFA, to join the pyramid system in Scottish football as one of the inaugural members of the West of Scotland Football League.[4]

On 10 October 2020, the club announced they would not be participating in the inaugural season of the West of Scotland League due to concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two main factors cited were the health and wellbeing of players under the guidelines and fans not being able to attend games.[5][6][7]

## Current squad

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As of 11 June 2024[8]

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

| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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-- | GK |  SCO | Adam Strain
-- | GK |  SCO | Blair Currie
-- | DF |  SCO | Daniel Higgins
-- | DF |  SCO | Darren Brownlie
-- | DF |  SCO | Martin Gilmour
-- | DF |  SCO | Jon Craig
-- | DF |  SCO | Ruaridh McIntyre
-- | DF |  SCO | Sam Ellis
-- | DF |  SCO | Steven Tart
-- | DF |  SCO | Jared Willet
-- | MF |  SCO | Owen Bell
-- | MF |  SCO | Callum Scott
-- | MF |  SCO | Cammy Chalmers
-- | MF |  SCO | Dylan Dykes
-- | MF |  SCO | Jamie McKernon
| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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-- | MF |  SCO | Benji Wright
-- | MF |  SCO | Robbie Buchanan
-- | MF |  SCO | Ryan McLean
-- | MF |  SCO | George Sewell
-- | FW |  SCO | Graham Boyd
-- | FW |  SCO | Jamie Conn
-- | FW |  SCO | Jamie Wilson
-- | FW |  SCO | James Dolan
-- | FW |  SCO | Josh Jack
-- | FW |  SCO | Murray McKenzie
-- | FW |  SCO | Brendan Sharpe

## Coaching staff

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Position | Name

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Manager | Stephen Swift
Assistant Manager | Craig McEwan
Goalkeeper coach | Stephen Bryceland

## Honours

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Scottish Junior Cup

* Winners: 1978-79, 1988-89, 2022–23[9]
* Runners-up: 1949-50, 2007-08

### Other honours

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* Ayrshire Cup (7): 1915-16, 1917-18, 1948-49, 1980-81, 1989-90, 2007-08, 2009-2010
* Ayrshire District Cup (5): 1971-72, 1983-84, 1986-87, 1989-90, 2002-03
* Ayrshire First Division winners (11): 1935-36, 1936-37, 1952-53, 1971-72, 1973-74, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1995-96, 1997-98
* Ayrshire League Cup (15): 1936-37, 1948-49, 1952-53, 1966-67, 1970-71, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2000-01, 2001-02
* Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1994-95
* Ayrshire Super Cup: 1988-89, 1995-96, 1996-97
* Cumnock & Doon Cup: 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89
* East Ayrshire Cup: 1995-96

## References

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1. ^ Wilson, Richard (10 November 2014). "Auchinleck & Cumnock rivalry runs deep in Ayrshire". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
2. ^ Paterson, Colin (10 November 2019). "Cumnock looking for new manager after Paul Burns resigns". Daily Record. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
3. ^ Paterson, Colin (13 November 2019). "Cumnock appoint Tony McInally as new manager". Daily Record. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
4. ^ Pirie, Mark (4 May 2020). "West of Scotland League unveil full division list ahead of non-league overhaul". Daily Record. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
5. ^ "Club Ballot Results – West of Scotland Football League". Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
6. ^ Pirie, Mark (10 October 2020). "BREAKING: West of Scotland League chaos as 14 clubs pull out ahead of kick off". Daily Record. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
7. ^ "Club Statement". Twitter. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
8. ^ "The Team". Cumnock Juniors FC. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
9. ^ Lindsay, Clive (2 June 2023). "Scottish Junior Cup: Cumnock lift trophy after dramatic finish against Rutherglen Glencairn". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 June 2023.

## External links

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* Official website

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West of Scotland Football League

Premier Division|

* Auchinleck Talbot
* Beith Juniors
* Benburb
* Clydebank
* Cumnock Juniors
* Darvel
* Drumchapel United
* Gartcairn
* Glenafton Athletic
* Hurlford United
* Johnstone Burgh
* Largs Thistle
* Pollok
* Shotts Bon Accord
* St Cadoc's
* Troon

First Division|

* Ardrossan Winton Rovers
* Arthurlie
* Ashfield
* Blantyre Victoria
* Cumbernauld United
* Irvine Meadow XI
* Kilbirnie Ladeside
* Kilwinning Rangers
* Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
* Maybole Juniors
* Petershill
* Renfrew
* Rutherglen Glencairn
* St Roch's
* Thorniewood United
* Vale of Clyde

Second Division|

* Bellshill Athletic
* Bonnyton Thistle
* Caledonian Locomotives
* Cambuslang Rangers
* Craigmark Burntonians
* Forth Wanderers
* Kilsyth Rangers
* Lanark United
* Larkhall Thistle
* Lesmahagow Juniors
* Maryhill
* Muirkirk Juniors
* Neilston
* St Anthony's
* Whitletts Victoria
* Yoker Athletic

Third Division|

* Ardeer Thistle
* Dalry Thistle
* Finnart
* Girvan
* Glasgow Perthshire
* Glasgow United
* Glasgow University
* Glenvale
* Greenock Juniors
* Irvine Victoria
* Kilsyth Athletic
* Lugar Boswell Thistle
* Thorn Athletic
* Threave Rovers
* Vale of Leven
* Wishaw

Fourth Division|

* BSC Glasgow
* Campbeltown Pupils
* Carluke Rovers
* Easterhouse
* East Kilbride Thistle
* Eglinton
* Giffnock
* Kello Rovers
* Knightswood
* Newmains United
* Port Glasgow
* Rossvale
* Royal Albert
* Saltcoats Victoria
* St. Peter's
* West Park United

Seasons|

* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

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Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region

Leagues|

* Premiership
* Championship
* League One
* League Two
* Ayrshire District
* Central 1st
* Central 2nd

Premiership seasons|

* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20

Championship seasons|

* 2016–17
* 2017–18

Cups|

* Evening Times Champions Cup
* West of Scotland Junior Cup

Former teams|

* Annbank United
* Ardeer Thistle
* Ardrossan Winton Rovers
* Arthurlie
* Ashfield
* Auchinleck Talbot
* Baillieston Juniors
* Beith Juniors
* Bellshill Athletic
* Benburb
* Blantyre Victoria
* Cambuslang Rangers
* Carluke Rovers
* Clydebank
* Craigmark Burntonians
* Cumbernauld United
* Cumnock Juniors
* Dalry Thistle
* Darvel
* Dunipace Juniors
* East Kilbride Thistle
* Forth Wanderers
* Gartcairn Juniors
* Girvan
* Glasgow Perthshire
* Glenafton Athletic
* Greenock Juniors
* Hurlford United
* Irvine Meadow XI
* Irvine Victoria
* Johnstone Burgh
* Kello Rovers
* Kilbirnie Ladeside
* Kilsyth Rangers
* Kilwinning Rangers
* Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
* Lanark United
* Largs Thistle
* Larkhall Thistle
* Lesmahagow Juniors
* Lugar Boswell Thistle
* Maryhill
* Maybole Juniors
* Muirkirk Juniors
* Neilston Juniors
* Newmains United
* Petershill
* Pollok
* Port Glasgow Juniors
* Renfrew
* Rossvale
* Royal Albert
* Rutherglen Glencairn
* Saltcoats Victoria
* Shettleston
* Shotts Bon Accord
* St Anthony's
* St Roch's
* Stonehouse Violet
* Thorniewood United
* Troon
* Vale of Clyde
* Vale of Leven
* Whitletts Victoria
* Wishaw Juniors
* Yoker Athletic

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