Dalry Thistle F.C.
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| Full name | Dalry Thistle Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Thistle |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Ground |
Merksworth Park St. Margaret Avenue Dalry |
| Manager | Gavin Friels |
| League | SJFA Ayrshire District League |
| 2011–12 |
SJFA West Super League First Division 14th (relegated) |
Dalry Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the town of Dalry, Ayrshire. Formed in 1920, they play at Merksworth Park. Currently playing in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association, they wear dark blue strips.
The team are managed since March 2013 by former player Gavin Friels.[1]
Notable players
- Jim Leighton - 91 international caps for Scotland, second only to Kenny Dalglish. European Cup Winners' Cup winner with Aberdeen. Also played for Manchester United, Dundee and Hibernian.
- Hugh Baird - Airdrie, Leeds United, Aberdeen and Scotland
- Ian Ure - Dundee, Arsenal, Manchester United and Scotland.
- Pat Liney - Scottish Football League winner with Dundee in 1961–62
- Tommy Murray - Scottish Cup winner with Falkirk in 1957.
- Tom Brown - Scottish Cup winner with Kilmarnock in 1997 and Scotland B cap.
Honours
- Ayrshire Third Division winners: 2001–02
- Ayrshire (Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald) Cup: 1960–61
- Ayrshire League (Kerr & Smith) Cup: 1933–34
- Ayrshire District (Irvine Times) Cup: 1939–40
- Ayrshire District League Champions: 2008–09
References
- ↑ Scott Campbell (9 March 2013). "Dalry old boys land new roles". The Scottish Sun. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
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