Peterhead F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Peterhead Football Club | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Blue Toon | |||
| Founded | 1891 | |||
| Ground | Balmoor, Peterhead | |||
| Capacity | 3,150 (1,000 seated) | |||
| Chairman | Rodger Morrison | |||
| Co-managers | Jordon Brown Ryan Strachan |
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| League | Scottish League One | |||
| 2015–16 | Scottish League One, 3rd | |||
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Peterhead Football Club is a football team from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They are often called The Blue Toon. The club currently plays in Scottish League One. They were promoted to this league in the 2024–25 season.
Contents
- Club History: Peterhead FC's Journey
- Home Ground: Balmoor Stadium
- Club Rivalries: Who Are Peterhead's Opponents?
- Club Achievements: Peterhead's Trophies
- Club Records: Peterhead's Best and Worst
- Meet the Players: Peterhead's First Team
- Club Staff: Coaches and Board Members
- Club Managers: Leaders of the Team
- See also
Club History: Peterhead FC's Journey
Peterhead Football Club started way back in 1891. For most of its early years, the club played in the Highland Football League.
Joining the Scottish Football League
In 2000, Peterhead got a big chance. The top Scottish league, the SPL, grew bigger. This opened up two spots in the lower leagues. Peterhead, along with Elgin City, joined the Third Division. This was a huge step up for the club!
Key Moments and Trophies
- New Manager in 2011: Jim McInally became the manager on October 7, 2011. This happened after the team had a tough start to the season.
- Record Crowd: On January 20, 2013, Peterhead played against Rangers. A massive crowd of 4,855 fans came to watch at Balmoor Stadium. This is still the biggest crowd ever at their home ground!
- First League Title: Peterhead won their first trophy as a Scottish Football League club on April 18, 2014. They became champions of Scottish League Two by beating Clyde 2–0.
- Cup Final Appearance: On November 14, 2015, Peterhead reached their first cup final since joining the Scottish League. They made it to the Scottish Challenge Cup final. However, they lost 4–0 to Rangers at Hampden Park.
Home Ground: Balmoor Stadium
Peterhead's home games are played at Balmoor. This stadium can hold 3,150 fans. About 1,000 of these seats are for people to sit down.
Club Rivalries: Who Are Peterhead's Opponents?
Peterhead used to have a big rivalry with Fraserburgh, another team from the Highland Football League. But since Peterhead joined the Scottish Football League in 2000, this rivalry has become less important. Now, their main rivals are Elgin City.
Club Achievements: Peterhead's Trophies
Peterhead FC has won many awards and trophies over the years!
Scottish League Honours
- Scottish League Two Champions: (3 times)
- 2013–14
- 2018–19
- 2024–25
- Scottish Challenge Cup Runners-up: (1 time)
- 2015–16
Highland League Honours
- Highland League Winners: (5 times)
- 1946–47
- 1948–49
- 1949–50
- 1988–89
- 1998–99
- Highland League Cup Winners: (5 times)
- 1962–63
- 1965–66
- 1967–68
- 1980–81
- 1988–89
Other Cup Wins
- Scottish Qualifying Cup (North) Winners: (6 times)
- 1946–47
- 1975–76
- 1977–78
- 1978–79
- 1985–86
- 1997–98
- Aberdeenshire Cup Winners: (20 times)
- 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 times)
- 1998–99
- 2009–10
- Scottish Week Challenge Cup Winners: (3 times)
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
Club Records: Peterhead's Best and Worst
- Biggest Win: Peterhead once won a game 17–0 against Fort William in 1998. That's a lot of goals!
- Biggest Home Defeat: The team lost 0–10 to Fraserburgh in 1974 at home.
- Biggest Away Defeat: Peterhead lost 0–13 to Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup during the 1923–24 season.
- Record Home Attendance (Old Ground): At their old ground, Recreation Park, 8,643 fans watched them play Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup on February 25, 1987.
- Record Home Attendance (Balmoor Stadium): The highest number of fans at Balmoor Stadium was 4,885. This was for a game against Rangers on January 20, 2013.
Meet the Players: Peterhead's First Team
Here are the players who make up Peterhead's main team:
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Club Staff: Coaches and Board Members
The club has a team of people working behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Coaching Staff
- Co-managers: Jordon Brown and Ryan Strachan
- First team coach: Jamie McNee
- 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: Leaders of the Team
Many managers have led Peterhead FC over the years. Here are some of them:
Colin Grant (1976–1980)- Dennis D'Arcy (1980–1981)
- Joe Harper (1981–1982)
- Dave Smith (1982–1983)
- Jim Hamilton (1983–1990)
- George Adams (1990–1991)
- Jim Guyan (1991–1993)
- Ian Wilson (1993–1994)
- David Watson (1994–1995)
- Ian Wilson (1995–1998)
- Ronnie Brown (1998–2000)
- Ian Wilson (2000–2004)
- Iain Stewart (2004–2006)
- Steve Paterson (2006–2008)
- Neale Cooper (2008–2011)
- John Sheran (2011)
- Jim McInally (2011–2022)
- David Robertson (2022–2023)
- Jordon Brown
Ryan Strachan (2023–present)
* Before Colin Grant, the team was chosen by a committee.
See also
In Spanish: Peterhead Football Club para niños
