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Peterhead
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Full name Peterhead Football Club
Nickname(s) The Blue Toon
Founded 1891; 134 years ago (1891)
Ground Balmoor, Peterhead
Ground Capacity 3,150 (1,000 seated)
Chairman Rodger Morrison
Co-managers Jordon Brown
Ryan Strachan
League Scottish League One
2015–16 Scottish League One, 3rd
Third colours

Peterhead Football Club is a football team. They are based in Peterhead, Scotland. The team is known as The Blue Toon. They currently play in Scottish League Two. Peterhead FC was relegated to this league in the 2022–23 season.

History of Peterhead Football Club

Early Years and Highland League

Peterhead Football Club was started in 1891. For most of its history, the club played in the Highland Football League. This was a regional league in Scotland.

Joining the Scottish League

In 2000, Peterhead FC joined the main Scottish Football League. This happened when the SPL grew bigger. Two spots opened up in the Third Division. Elgin City also joined the league at the same time.

Record Attendance and First Trophy

On January 20, 2013, Peterhead played against Rangers. A huge crowd of 4,855 fans came to watch. This is still the biggest crowd ever at Balmoor Stadium.

On April 18, 2014, Peterhead won their first big trophy. They became champions of Scottish League Two. They beat Clyde 2–0 in the final game.

Cup Final Appearance

On November 14, 2015, Peterhead reached a cup final. This was their first final since joining the Scottish League. They played in the Scottish Challenge Cup final. However, they lost 4–0 to Rangers at Hampden Park.

Peterhead's Home Ground

Peterhead's home stadium is called Balmoor. It can hold many fans. About 1,000 seats are available for spectators.

Team Rivals

Peterhead used to have a big rivalry with Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh is another team from the Highland Football League. Since Peterhead joined the Scottish League in 2000, this rivalry has become less important. Now, Peterhead's main rival is Elgin City.

Club Achievements and Trophies

Peterhead FC has won several important titles and cups:

  • Scottish League Two Champions: (2)
    • 2013–14
    • 2018–19
  • Scottish Challenge Cup Runners-up: (1)
    • 2015–16
  • Highland League Winners: (5)
    • 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50
    • 1988–89
    • 1998–99
  • Highland League Cup Winners: (5)
    • 1962–63, 1965–66, 1967–68
    • 1980–81, 1988–89
  • Scottish Qualifying Cup (North) Winners: (6)
    • 1946–47, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978–79
    • 1985–86, 1997–98
  • Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: (20)
    • 1905–06, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1958–59, 1962–63, 1964–65, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1984–85, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1998–99
  • Aberdeenshire Shield Winners: (2)
    • 1998–99, 2009–10
  • Scottish Week Challenge Cup Winners: (3)
    • 2011, 2012, 2013

Peterhead Club Records

Here are some interesting records for Peterhead FC:

  • Biggest win: 17–0 against Fort William in 1998.
  • Biggest home defeat: 0–10 against Fraserburgh in 1974.
  • Biggest away defeat: 0–13 against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup in 1923–24.
  • Record home attendance (Recreation Park): 8,643 fans against Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup on February 25, 1987.
  • Record home attendance (Balmoor Stadium): 4,885 fans against Rangers in the Third Division on January 20, 2013.

Peterhead Players

First-team squad

No. Position Player
1 Scotland GK Stuart McKenzie
2 Scotland DF Danny Strachan
3 Scotland DF Jordan Armstrong
4 Scotland DF Caleb Goldie
5 Scotland DF Jason Brown (captain)
6 Scotland DF Ryan Strachan
7 Scotland FW Ben Armour
8 Scotland MF Andy McCarthy
9 Scotland FW Rory McAllister
10 Scotland FW Kieran Shanks
11 Scotland FW Robert Ward
12 Scotland MF Jack Brown
No. Position Player
13 Scotland GK Blessing Oluyemi
14 Scotland MF Kieran Gibbons
15 Scotland DF Scott Ross
16 Scotland DF David Wilson
17 Scotland FW Cammy Smith
18 Scotland MF Jordon Brown
19 Scotland MF Peter Pawlett
21 Scotland MF Dylan Forrest
22 Scotland MF Seb Ross
23 Scotland MF Conner Duthie
29 Republic of Ireland MF Cieran Dunne
77 Scotland MF Max Barry

On loan

No. Position Player
24 Scotland MF Arran Smith (on loan at Huntly)

Club Officials

Coaching staff

  • Co-managers: Jordon Brown and Ryan Strachan
  • First team coaches: Jamie McNee and Rory McAllister
  • Goalkeeping coach: Barry Thomson
  • Physiotherapist: Donal Gallagher
  • Sports Analyst: Rebecca Gallagher

Board members

  • Chairman: Rodger Morrison
  • Vice-chairman: Leslie Hill
  • Director: Charlie Watt
  • Youth and community liaison: Nat Porter

Club Managers

  • Scotland Colin Grant (1976–1980)
  • Scotland Dennis D'Arcy (1980–1981)
  • Scotland Joe Harper (1981–1982)
  • Scotland Dave Smith (1982–1983)
  • Scotland Jim Hamilton (1983–1990)
  • Scotland George Adams (1990–1991)
  • Scotland Jim Guyan (1991–1993)
  • Scotland Ian Wilson (1993–1994)
  • Scotland David Watson (1994–1995)
  • Scotland Ian Wilson (1995–1998)
  • Scotland Ronnie Brown (1998–2000)
  • Scotland Ian Wilson (2000–2004)
  • Scotland Iain Stewart (2004–2006)
  • Scotland Steve Paterson (2006–2008)
  • Scotland Neale Cooper (2008–2011)
  • Scotland John Sheran (2011)
  • Scotland Jim McInally (2011–2022)
  • Scotland David Robertson (2022–2023)
  • Scotland Jordon Brown
    Scotland Ryan Strachan (2023–present)

* Before Colin Grant, a committee chose the team.

See also

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