Nairn County F.C.

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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.

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

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

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

Station Park
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

PositionName
ManagerRoss Tokely
Assistant managerBrian Macleod
First Team CoachAlan Geegan
Player/First Team CoachWayne Mackintosh
PhysiotherapistGreg Smith
Goalkeeping CoachCalum McKenzie
Director of FootballGraeme MacLeod
ChairmanMark Kelman

Colours

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

As of 4 July 2024[7]

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

Pos. NationPlayer
MF  SCOWayne Mackintosh
MF  SCOHarry Hennem
MF  SCOKenny Macinnes
MF  SCOAlan Pollock
FW  SCOAndrew Greig
MF  SCOSam Gordon
FW  SCOBen Barron
FW  SCOBen Kelly
FW  SCOJosh Stephenson
FW  SCOGary Kerr
FW  SCOMatty Wright

On loan

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

Club honours

References