F.C. Bruno's Magpies

FC Bruno's Magpies, also known as FC Magpies in UEFA competition, is a football team from Gibraltar. They play in the Gibraltar National League and the Rock Cup.[1]

FC Bruno's Magpies
Full nameFootball Club Bruno's Magpies
Nickname(s)The Magpies
Founded2013
GroundVictoria Stadium, Gibraltar
Capacity2,000
Co-ChairmenLouis Perry
Haig Oundjian
ManagerNathan Rooney
LeagueGibraltar National League
2021–22Challenge Group: 6th
Overall: 4th
WebsiteClub website

History

The club was formed in 2013, initially as a group of friends who drank at the Bruno's Bar & Restaurant (A bar in Gibraltar). In its first two seasons, the club achieved respectable mid-table finishes in the Gibraltar Second Division. Mick Embleton was appointed the first manager of the team and was instrumental in the initial setting up/ organizing/ managing of the squad.

With the introduction of Chestertons, a Gibraltarian real estate agent, as the sponsor in 2015/16, the intent grew more serious, with moves to professionalise the club and establish a fanbase with the introduction of matchday programs and incentives for fans who attended games. The club finished fourth in that season and were the runners-up in the Second Division Cup, losing in extra time to Second Division champions Europa Point.

In October 2016, the club appointed Davie Wilson as manager, who has previously been assistant-manager the Gibraltar national football team and had recently departed Gibraltar Premier Division side Lions.[2] The club enjoyed a dominant start to the campaign, however a faltering winter saw them embroiled in a title race with the resurgent Gibraltar Phoenix. Ending the season in second place, they entered the play-off with Manchester 62, who finished 9th in the 2016–17 Gibraltar Premier Division. However, a 3–1 defeat ensured that The Magpies will remain in the Second Division next season.

In August 2017, the club announced a new sponsorship deal with GVC Holdings. The side finished 3rd in the league that season, however, in May 2019 they completed a league and cup double, securing the Second Division title while also winning the Second Division Cup. After the season concluded, the club announced that former Watford chairman and British Olympian Haig Oundjian had purchased a stake in the club and become co-chairman with Louis Perry.[3]

Current squad

First team

As of 8 January 2023.[4][5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  CAN Matt Silva
2 DF  GHA Ibrahim Ayew
3 DF  GIB Lee Coombes
4 DF  ESP Rubén Díaz
5 DF  MEX Paco Zúñiga
6 DF  ESP Olmo Casado
7 MF  GIB Jeremy Lopez
8 FW  GIB Jamie Coombes
11 MF  GIB Kyle Casciaro (captain)
13 GK  GIB Jaylan Hankins (on loan from Lincoln Red Imps)
14 MF  GIB Scott Ballantine (on loan from Manchester 62)
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 FW  ENG Jack Storer
19 MF  ENG Dan Bent (vice-captain)
21 MF  ESP José Galán
22 MF  ESP Tato
23 DF  ESP Joe
32 DF  GIB Kevagn Ronco
33 MF  GIB Alan Parker
39 FW  ARG Pibe
53 MF  GIB Luke Bautista (on loan from Glacis United)
77 MF  ENG Olatunde Bayode

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
17 FW  GIB Dylan Peacock (at Glacis United)
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 MF  GIB Shay Jones (at Glacis United)

Intermediate team

Players registered to play in the Gibraltar Intermediate League. First team players over the age of 23 may sometimes play in games.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  GIB Joey Flores
2 DF  GIB Marouan Akhrif
3 DF  GIB Adam Golt
5 FW  GIB Wesley Martinez
6 MF  GIB Rickie Muscat
8 DF  ESP Aaron Levy
9 MF  GIB Houssam Ohassan
11 FW  GIB Aimad Ben Youssef
14 MF  GIB Jayan Brennan
16 FW  GIB Ashton Wahnon
19 MF  GIB Jansen Dalli
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 MF  GIB Cameron Carnegie
21 MF  GIB Christian Mason
22 MF  GIB Giovanni Bagu
23 DF  GIB Nicholas Rumbo
27 DF  GIB Luke Evans
31 FW  GIB Julian Del Rio
32 DF  ENG Jack Horrocks
33 MF  GIB Gary Gaivizo
39 MF  GIB Jayden Piris
— DF  GIB Kailan Perez
— DF  GIB Joseph Gilbert

Club staff
Position Name
Club Management
Manager Nathan Rooney
Assistant Manager
U23 Coach		 Neil Ross
Coach Terrence Jolley
Goalkeeper Coach Miguel Ángel Bazán=
Fitness Coach Adrián Conde=
Sports Therapist Luke Henshaw
First Team Doctor Dr Lorena Soler
Dr Catalina Fernández Suárez
Kit Manager Louis Baldachino
Board
Joint Chairmen Louis Perry
Haig Oundjian
Vice-Chairman Aaron Edwards
Financial Director Mike Nicholls
Technical Director of Development Dean Holdsworth
Director of Football Jansen Dalli
Secretary David Frier

Club achievements

European record
Accurate as of match played 14 July 2022
CompetitionPlayedWonDrewLostGFGAGDWin%
UEFA Europa Conference League 2 1 0 1 3 4 −1 050.00
Total 2 1 0 1 3 4 −1 050.00

Legend: GF = Goals For. GA = Goals Against. GD = Goal Difference.

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League 1Q Crusaders 2–1 1–3 3–4
Notes
  • 1Q: First qualifying round

References
  1. "Gibraltar Football Association".
  2. Magpies appoint Wilson as head coach GibFootballTalk. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  3. Oundjian appointed joint-chairman of Bruno's Magpies Football Gibraltar. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  4. FC Magpies | Squad UEFA.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  5. First Team Squad Bruno's Magpies. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
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