Dalry Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club, based in the town of Dalry, Ayrshire. Formed in 1920, they play at Merksworth Park. Currently playing in the , they wear dark blue strips. 2020 was their centenary year.

The team are managed since June 2021 by Chris Wilson.

Notable players

  • Jim Leighton - 91 international caps for Scotland, second only to Kenny Dalglish. European Cup Winners' Cup winner with Aberdeen. Also played for Manchester United, Dundee and Hibernian.
  • Hugh Baird - Airdrie, Leeds United, Aberdeen and Scotland
  • Ian Ure - Dundee, Arsenal, Manchester United and Scotland.
  • Pat Liney - Scottish Football League winner with Dundee in 1961–62
  • Tommy Murray - Scottish Cup winner with Falkirk in 1957.
  • Tom Brown - Scottish Cup winner with Kilmarnock in 1997 and Scotland B cap.

Honours

  • Ayrshire Third Division winners: 2001–02
  • Ayrshire (Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald) Cup: 1960–61
  • Ayrshire League (Kerr & Smith) Cup: 1933–34
  • Ayrshire District (Irvine Times) Cup: 1939–40
  • Ayrshire District League Champions: 2008–09, 2017–18

References

  • Club website