Welcome to maryfield united
Charity NO: SC054067
our club
Maryfield United, founded in 1947, are a influential figure throughout grassroots football in the City of Dundee. The club have enjoyed a lot of success over the years, most notably, winning the Scottish Cup in 1967 and 1996.
Situated within one of Dundee’s most deprived areas, Maryfield United are driven to have an impact throughout the local community, giving young people an affordable pathway and platform to participate in football, sport and physical activity. We are committed to ensuring that every young person within our football & community pathway demonstrates behaviours that align with our club values.
Maryfield United support the development of physical, emotional , mental and social skills whilst striving to ensure the Maryfield environment is inclusive, welcoming , supportive and a club open to all.
Through the delivery of our numerous education, sport and recreational programmes, we are aiming to improve the lives of every young person we work with.
Mission
to improve the lives of everyone throughout Coldside and Dundee through the use of sport, education, recreation, health and wellbeing
vision
To become the heartbeat of the community, andthrough our motivated people, create magical and memorable moments that will help build positive connections for everyone
values
Our Teams, Our Pathway
Our People
Our Impact
Every Day, Every Week
Rosebank Primary School
60 Young People
8 Programmes
Our Lady’s RC Primary School
60 Young People
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Dens Road Primary School
40 Young People
5 Programmes
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
40 Young People
5 Programmes
Updates
Our Partners
our HISTORY
how it started
Foundation and Early Years
Maryfield United Football Club was founded in 1947, born from the merger of two local teams: Maryfield Athletic and Maryfield Rovers. Notable players like Alfie Boyd played for the Rovers, North End, and Dundee FC.
The newly formed club quickly became a pillar of youth football in Dundee.
Founding Committee and Leadership
Maryfield United owes its longevity to the dedication of countless volunteers and committee members over the decades:
• Founding Members (1947 – 1957): David Grant, T. McGuness, John Duffy
• Early Management Team: Ron Watson, Jim Duffy, Michael McInally, George Kerr
• Later Contributors: Tam Leahy, Tam Dempsey, Tom McCabe, Tam Flynn, Kenny Bain, J. Flight
• recent years: jim falconer, kenny reilly, jim gray, arthur halliday
major achievements
1967 Scottish Juvenile Under-27 Cup Champions
Maryfield United faced Germiston Star in a dramatic three-leg final:
• Held at North End park winning 7-0
• Scorers: G. Kerr (2), Stewart (1), McDonald (2), McNicol (2)
• management team: jim Duffy, Ron Watson and Michael Mcinally
1996 Scottish Cup under 18 champions
Maryfield Utd U18s defeated Banks O’ Dee 2-0 after extra time:
• Held at North End park
• Scorers: Kevin Hunt, John Hastie
• management team: Jim Falconer, Arthur Halliday, Jim Gray
our club
“As HONORARY President, I’m proud to see Maryfield United continue its mission to foster young talent.
From Under-4s to Under-19s, our goal is to help children learn, grow, and enjoy football in a safe and supportive environment. With great coaches, strong facilities, Maryfield United remains a beacon of community spirit and sporting excellence. great to see so many boys and girls playing football in the amber and black.
now with addition of our mens amateur team, where it all started we have the pathway for players to play for maryfield united for years to come. #field4life”
James Falconer
maryfield memories
DOCUMENTS
💛🖤 THE ROAD TO 80 YEARS | MARYFIELD UNITED 1947–2027 💛🖤
Something very special is approaching…
In 2027, Maryfield United will celebrate our 80th anniversary of football, friendship, volunteers, players, coaches, families and community. ⚽️
To mark this incredible milestone, we are planning a special 80th Anniversary Celebration Event in 2027, bringing together generations of the Maryfield United former players, coaches, volunteers, supporters and sponsors.
Over the coming months, we’ll be opening the Maryfield archives and showcasing teams from throughout our history.
🏆 FIRST UP – OUR TWO SCOTTISH CUP-WINNING TEAMS! 🏆
What better place to start than with two teams that created history at Maryfield United.
🏆 1967 – SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS
🏆 1996 – SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS
📸 Do you recognise anyone in these photographs?
⚽ Did you play alongside them?
💛 Are you or a family member pictured?
📖 Do you have a story or memory from either team?
Tag them in the comments and share your memories with us.
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1996 is still my proudest moment in football. Winning a Scottish cup was a massive achievement and did it with a brilliant bunch of boys. Still got the medal and a strip signed by some of the squad at home.
G kerr is that gordon kerr knew him from st mary.s along with his brother johnboth great footballers
Some squad Steve... great memories and lifelong friendships along the way.... 🖤💛🖤💛 "'Field4Life"
A really young Jimmy Falconer there
Great day the lads played very well and the Celibrions were fantastic at North end and down town walk with all the players and Ended up all in Fat Sam Best football and paper tele next day great tribute to maryfield utd Best bunch off lads
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WE’RE RECRUITING | JOIN THE MARYFIELD UNITED TEAM
Maryfield United Community Charity is delighted to be recruiting for a Community Development Support Officer to help us continue to grow our work across Coldside.
⚽ This is about much more than football.
We’re looking for someone passionate about people, communities and making a positive difference.
You’ll work alongside our Community & Football Development Officer, schools, community partners and volunteers to help deliver programmes that improve health and wellbeing, reduce isolation, build confidence and create opportunities for people of all ages.
📋 THE ROLE
⏰ 28 hours per week
💷 £14.00 per hour
📅 Fixed-term until 30 March 2027, subject to funding to continue
Our work includes:
⚽ Community football & sporting programmes
🏫 School-based programmes
👧 Girls’ football & inclusive opportunities
☀️ Holiday programmes
🧠 Health & wellbeing activities
👴 Football Memories
🤝 Community events & partnerships
🙌 Volunteer development
💡 Developing new opportunities based on the needs of our communities
Our ambition is to continue growing our impact across our community, engaging around 200 participants every week and creating meaningful opportunities for children, young people, families and older people.
📖 READ THE FULL RECRUITMENT PACK
Full details about the role, person specification and application process can be found here:
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📩 HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and covering letter to:
📧 recruitment@parkerbay.co.uk
Subject: Maryfield United Community Charity Application - Community Development Support Officer
⏳ Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026
📋 Shortlisting: 14 October 2026
🤝 Interviews: 19 October 2026
Recruitment is being managed independently by Parker Bay Consultancy on behalf of Maryfield United Community Charity.
Come and help us use football and community activity to create opportunities, strengthen connections and make a lasting difference.
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