Dirrans Athletic AFC

Established 1946. Ayrshire Premier league since 2014. James Scott Memorial Trophy winners 2023-24

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Dirrans Athletic have been in existence for 78 years and are proud of our affiliation with both Kilwinning Sports Club and AAFA. We provide a pathway to competitive adult football in our area. Here is our story.

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80th Anniversary match:

On the 24th of may we will have a match between the current squad vs a legends team managed by former manager Jason Stewart.

Celebrations in the Claire hub afterwards 🙌🏻💙

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NEXT MATCH ⚽️

Finally after a long break over the festive period, we return to league action this weekend and take on Stewarton Annick in what should be a cracking game as it was a 2-2 draw first time round in the first game of the season.

All support would be appreciated 💙

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@_Shayres

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Merry Christmas from everyone at Dirrans Athletic AFC, see you all in the new year 🥃💙

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Great result on Saturday after being 2-0 down at half time🙌🏻 3 outstanding goals as well by Fraser McLaughlin, Elliot O’Brien and Shawn ayres 💙

[Shortlees Amateurs ⚫️☠️🔴 @AmateursFanzone]

Away to Dirrans in Cup tomorrow
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Today’s team for Ayrshire Cup First Round tie v Galston United

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Good to bounce back and get 3 points yesterday in a tough game against Forehill Amateur Football Club who had won their first 2 games up until now.

⚽️ Graham ‘ya ya’ Muir (KMT applied AI LTD)
⚽️Dean Mclaughlan (Archer Dean)

MOTM: Graeme ‘Vinny’ Muir (available for sponsorship)

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Tomorrows match details

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Dirrans Athletic 2-2 Stewarton Annick Afc

Goals from Scott Allison and John Mclaughlan.

A game of two halves yesterday which saw us go 2-0 down in the first half, however the boys showed good fight and managed to come away with what was a good point in the end up 👏🏻

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CLUB STATEMENT

Grassroots Football Under Threat – Local Pitch Prices Now Completely Unsustainable

Plains Amateur Football Club is speaking out on behalf of ourselves and the wider grassroots football community in North Lanarkshire.

We are deeply concerned — and frankly outraged — by the latest astronomical price hikes for hiring local council-run 11-a-side astroturf pitches during so-called "peak times" (Monday to Thursday evenings). The cost for a two-hour slot now stands at a staggering £280.

📌 Add in our £360 monthly direct debit for training lets, and teams like ours are now facing monthly pitch hire costs of £800–£1000. That’s before you even factor in referees, league fees, kits, transport, and all the unseen volunteer work that keeps clubs running.

This is simply not sustainable for any grassroots football team — especially not those based in working-class communities like ours.

⚠️ Decisions Made by Those Detached From Reality

These pricing decisions are being made by directors and senior officials who have no connection to grassroots sport, no engagement with local clubs, and absolutely no understanding of the financial pressures facing community-run teams.

Once again, we’re seeing people on large public salaries — completely alien to working-class life — impose policies that will cripple community sport.

This is not just bad governance — it's sheer greed. They expect premium payments for facilities that, in many cases, are poorly maintained, outdated, and neglected.

🏴 A Pattern of Disrespect Toward Working-Class Sport

Let’s call it what it is: another example of the working class being priced out of spaces we built, sustained, and gave meaning to.

Grassroots football isn’t just a game. It’s a lifeline — for young people, for mental health, for social bonds, for building strong communities. These decisions risk destroying that, all in the name of squeezing a few extra pounds from the very people they should be supporting.

🤝 Time to Stand Together

We’re not staying silent and we don’t expect other clubs to either.

💬 We invite and encourage any local teams, coaches, committee members, or supporters who share our concerns to get in touch and stand with us. The more united our voice, the harder it is for those in power to ignore.

Plains Amateur Football Club.

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Our pre season tournament The ‘Donnie McManus Cup’ kicks off tomorrow evening and below is the two semi-final matches.

The winners of both matches will contest the final on Friday night, with the other 2 teams playing for the plate.

The Claire hub will be open on Friday.

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OPPONENT NEEDED❗️

We are on the lookout for an opponent for this Saturday for a 2pm kick off.

Anyone interested please contact

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@HoustonAmateurs Condolences from Dirrans Athletic

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Our next pre season friendly is away to Drongan United on Wednesday night.

Sponsored by https://t.co/fuMSPOUnt3

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A minutes silence before yesterdays friendly against @SaltcoatsVicsFC in memory of one of our biggest ever supporters Charlie Watling💙

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OPPONENT NEEDED

Due to a late call off, we are looking for an opponent today, 2pm Ko at Kilwinning sports club

Please share

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