Buckhaven town afc

Buckhaven Town Amature Football Club are an amature football team based in Fife, Scotland, who currently play in the Fife AFA League Division One. The club are nicknamed the Toonies.
The club's home is the all-standing 1000-capacity Muiredge Park which is situated in Buckhaven, across the road from Sandwell Street and Buckhaven High School.
History
History of the town of Buckhaven
A town in Wemyss parish situated on the Firth of Forth, Buckhaven was once a weaving village and fishing port, it was reported as having, in 1831, the second largest fishing fleet in Scotland with a total of 198 boats. Following World War 1 the fishing industry declined and from the early 1900's Buckhaven developed as a mining town, the local pits included the Wellesley, Earlseat, Wellsgreen and Lochhead. This new industry was able to provide needed employment for residents of the town. Unfortunately, it resulted in the harbor being silted up as well as the beaches being covered in black residue.
Buckhaven is said to be descended from Norsemen who settled there in the 9th century, its fisherfolk bought an episcopal church in St Andrews in 1869 and transported it stone by stone to Buckhaven. It was restored in the 1980's and turned into a theatre which currently houses a youth theatre group which is nationally acclaimed for their fine presentations.
Buckhaven Museum, on College Street, is always a fantastic attraction in the town. Here you can learn about the local fishing and coal mining industries over the years. A replica 1920's kitchen has been created and gives insight into the lives of people residing in Buckhaven at that time. The stained glass windows, intricately designed by local craftsmen will delight the eye. There are also temporary exhibitions which change from time to time. Souvenirs and publications relating to Buckhaven and Fife are available for purchase. Downstairs from the Buckhaven Museum is the Buckhaven Library. Easily accessible, this library houses a large selection of books regarding a variety of topics. Two computers offer visitors access to the Internet. If you have children, they would love to come here for story telling times and other organized activities.
Buckhaven is on the Fife Coastal Path and it is a short walk to the famous Wemyss Caves and Largo Bay. Amongst other local attractions is the beach and golf courses in Leven and Lundin Links and East Fife F.C. play at New Bayview Park, Methil. The East Neuk of Fife with its many tourist attractions, including The Old Course St. Andrews, The Secret Bunker and Fisheries Museum, Anstruther, is a short drive away along the coast.
The town has well-established businesses including Stuarts of Buckhaven (Bakers & Butchers), Robert Summers Transport, Allsons, Levenmouth Printers and Donaldson’s Timber. For lovers of meat-filled pastries, Starks Butchers on College Street have recently won prestigious awards for their quality scotch pies.
Formation and early years
Bill Walker becomes manager
The early half of the naughties saw co-founder and former player Bill Walker become manager. Assistant by father of two Toonies players, Davie Buist, they both put together a strong team.
Beveridge: Captain to Manager
After both Walker and Buist stepped down from their posts, captain Peter Beveridge stepped up to the plate to begin what would be his first of three terms as Toonies manager.
Reid takes charge
After a season or so, Beveridge decided to step a-side to assistant and allow Toonies legend Jock Reid begin his short lived tenure as manager. Both worked hard to build a side that could challenge the league but in the end it wasn't to be. Work committments forced Reid to step down after only half a season and Beveridge once again stepped up to guide the team to the end of the season.
The John Davis era
Season 06/07 started off with a great buzz with the arrival of former Kennoway AFC manager John Davis as manager. Peter Beveridge once again decided to stick around as Assistant which ended up being short lived due to creative differences with the manager. Midway through Davis' reign, the team was boosted by the return of coach, Davie Buist. Davis saw the arrival of many of his former players from Kennoway and the Toonies looked like building an impressive squad for the league challenge ahead. Apart from increasing the squad numbers, the Toonies ambition didn't seem to materialise and 3 seasons passed without a real title or even promotion push. Davis stepped a-side with 10 or so games left at the end of the 08/09 season. Secretary at the time, Jim McIlroy, requested the chance to take over the managers job until the end of the season with a view to extend if the squad and results improved. Slight improvements in the squad didn't help the Toonies slide to one of their worst season finishes in history. As a result, McIroy wasn't given the job for the forthcoming season.
Return of Beveridge
Peter Beveridge was approached in the close season to make a return to his former team. The Buckhaven Town committee was delighted that he agreed the position of manager and he slotted into a new managerial team consisting of himself, David Scott as Assistant and Davie Buist remaining as Coach. All three have seemed to have made a drastic improvement in the squad, training and so far, the results. As it stands, the Toonies have 13 points out of 9 league games and sit 5th in the league, only 6 points behind the leaders with a long season exciting to go.

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