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| Full name | Nairn County Football Club | |||
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| Nickname | The Wee County | |||
| Founded | 1909 | |||
| Ground | Station Park,Nairn | |||
| Capacity | 2,250 (250 seated) | |||
| Chairman | Kevin Reid | |||
| Manager | Wayne Mackintosh | |||
| League | Highland League | |||
| 2024–25 | Highland League, 13th of 18 | |||
Nairn County Football Club is a Scottish seniorfootball club based in the town ofNairn,Highland and currently play in theHighland League. Nicknamed the Wee County,[1] they were founded in 1909 and play at Station Park. They have played in theHighland Football League since 1919, winning their only league title in the1975–76 season. As a full member of theScottish Football Association, they qualify automatically to play in theScottish 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]
Nairn County were reformed in 1909 and joined theHighland League in 1919 after originally being accepted to participate in 1914. Their only league title was in the1975–76 season, which they won after a play-off in extra time againstFraserburgh atBorough Briggs,Elgin. Recent success was achieved in the2005–06 season, with an unexpectedNorth of Scotland Cup win. Nairn County also won the North of Scotland Cup in2012 by defeatingWick Academy 2–1. During Nairn'sScottish Cup run in 2012, Nairn defeatedPreston Athletic andClyde, whilst in the third round were trailing 3–0 at half time againstForfar Athletic and staged a remarkable comeback with the game ending 3–3.
StrikerConor Gethins was awarded with theHighland League Player of the Year for the2012–13 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]
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| Location | Balblair Rd,Nairn,Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 57°34′44″N3°52′21″W / 57.5790°N 3.8725°W /57.5790; -3.8725 |
| 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]
| Position | Name |
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| Manager | Wayne Mackintosh |
| Assistant manager | Brian Macleod |
| First Team Coach | Mark Greig |
| First Team Coach | Martin MacDonald |
| Physiotherapist | Greg Smith |
| Director of Football | Graeme MacLeod |
| Chairman | Kevin Reid |
Nairn County's home colours have traditionally always been yellow and black.
During 2022-2024 Nairn County's third kit featured an iconic rainbow design in honour of the Team Hamish charity.[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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