Chirnside United F.C. facts for kids
| Full name | Chirnside United Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1890 | |
| Ground | Comrades Park, Chirnside | |
| Chairman | James Bolton | |
| Manager | Graham Paterson | |
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Chirnside United Football Club is a Scottish amateur football team. They are based in the village of Chirnside in the Scottish Borders. The club is sometimes called Chirnside F.C. They play their home games at Comrades Park.
Chirnside United plays in the 'A league' of the Border Amateur Football League. This league is connected to the Scottish Amateur Football Association. Being an "amateur" club means that the players usually play for fun and love of the game, not as full-time professionals.
The club was started in 1890. For some time, they were a "senior club," which means they played in a higher-level league called the East of Scotland Football League. They even played in the famous Scottish Cup.
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Club History and Achievements
Early Years and First Wins
Chirnside United Football Club began in 1890. Their first big win was the Dudley Cup in 1920. This was an exciting moment for the team and their fans.
In 1925, the club joined the Berwickshire Junior League. Five years later, in 1930, they moved to the Border Amateur League. The very next year, they joined the East of Scotland League. They played there until 1939. Their best season during this time was 1934-35, when they finished as runners-up.
Playing in the Scottish Cup
In 1935, Chirnside United played in the Scottish Cup for the first time. This is a very important competition in Scottish football. They played against Forfar Athletic at home and lost 7–1.
The team reached the first round of the Scottish Cup eight times. This happened between 1935 and 1967. Even though they never got past the first round, they had some close games. For example, in 1936, they played Elgin City and forced a replay. This means the game was a draw, and they had to play again.
Later Years and League Success
Chirnside United returned to the East of Scotland League from 1966 to 1968. They played there again between 1976 and 1978. Since 1979, they have been playing in the Border Amateur League.
One of their most successful seasons was 1994-95. In that year, they won all their league and cup games in the Border AFA. They only lost two games overall that season. The club has also won the South of Scotland Cup three times. These victories happened in 1989, 2005, and 2009.
Famous Connections
Interestingly, Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman was an honorary president of Chirnside United. He held this special role until he passed away in 1934. Herbert Chapman was a very famous and important figure in football history.
Images for kids
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The Clubhouse at Comrades Park, the ground of Chirnside United.
