| Full name | Vale of Atholl Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Vale | ||
| Founded | 2 February 1879[1] | ||
| Ground | Old Recreation Park Pitlochry Perthshire | ||
| Capacity | 530[2] | ||
| Head coach | Peter Thain | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Vale of Atholl Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Pitlochry, Pertshire. The Vale of Atholl FC were founded in 1879 and originally played at the Old Recreation Park now situated at the bottom of Loch Faskally. Relocating along with the pavillion in the 1950's when the dam was built to the current location the Vale were regular competitors in the Scottish Cup in the past having played ties against the likes of Dundee United and Hibernian.The Vales most famous former player remains Dundee United and Scotland legendPaul Sturrock who is currently manager at Yeovil Town.Paul remains a committed Vale supporter. The Vale's only First Division championship victory was in the 1990's but recently tasted Second Division success in 2004/5.
Team Sponsors
edit| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 1977–1980 |  Pendle
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none |
| 1980–1983 | ? | |
| 1983–1986 | ? | |
| 2011–2015 | Pendle
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RW Bell Ltd |
| 2015–2016 | The Old Mill Inn RW Bell Ltd | |
| 2016–2017 | Pendle
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Escape Route |
| 2017–2018 | RW Bell Ltd | |
| 2018–2019 | The Old Mill Inn |
Historical kits
editHome
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Away
edit      2011–13
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2013–19
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Rivalries
editVale of Atholl FC have traditional rivalries with local sides Aberfeldy and Ballinluig as well as their near neighbours over the River Tummel.
Notable managers and players
edit | This list of "famous" or "notable" people has no clear inclusion or exclusion criteria. Please help to define clear inclusion criteria and edit the list to contain only subjects that fit those criteria. (April 2018) |
Managers
edit- Duglas Goillan; former Secretary of the club.
- Peter Thain; former player.
Players
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Paul Sturrock; Dundee Utd- Barclay Gunn; Dundee Utd
- Marty Wilson; Brechin
- Aya Thorne; Forfar
- Derek Dewar; Arbroath
- Barclay Gunn; Dundee Utd
- Stevie Fullarton; St Johnstone, Brechin
- Davie Gillies; Dunfermline
- Kenny Seaton; Dunfermline
- Bill Rutherford; Hibernian
Krisztian Kocso; Szeged FC- Janos Tompa; Tiszakecske FC
Bogdan Darabus; FC Baia Mare
Players
editFirst team
edit- As of 17 January 2019[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management
editClub officials
editBackroom staff
edit| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach |  Peter Thain
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| Honorary President | Stephan Carruthers
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| Honorary President | Alastair Fergusson
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| Honorary President | Alexander Wilson
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| Honorary Vice President | Paul Sturrock
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| Club Secretary | Duglas Gollan
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| Club Presidente | Kenneth Reid
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- ^ "History: 1985 to 1959".
- ^ "Local News". Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "2018–19 Vale of Atholl FC squad". Vale of Atholl FC. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Management Team". Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Committee Members". Retrieved 1 January 2019.