met since. Gretna F.C. 2008 are maybe more of a friendly opponent of the Galabankies with the Black and Whites frequently inviting the Black and Golds to their annual Raydale Park Cup competition. Annan have also shown kindness by welcoming the phoenix club to Galabank when their pitch was getting resurfaced. Annan took the Scottish Football League place of the now defunct Gretna in 2008. Stadium Annan played at Mafeking Park from 1946 to 1953, when they moved to their present ground at Galabank. The ground has a capacity of 2,504, including 500 seats. Current squad Coaching staff Manager: Peter Murphy Assistant Manager: Colin McMenamin Goalkeeping Coach: Jon Connolly Coach/Kitman: Alan Casey Source: Managers Annan Athletic appointed their first manager in 1975; previously, the team was selected by the club's management committee. Sam Wallace (1975–1993) Stuart Rome (1993–1994) Derek Frye (1994–1997) Kevin Hetherington (1997–1998) Tony Chilton (1998) Davie Irons (1998–2002) Billy Sim (2002–2003) Harry Cairney (2003–2004) Sandy Ross (2004–2005) Kenny Brown (2005–2006) Harry Cairney (2006–2012) Jim Chapman (2013–2017) Peter Murphy (2017–) Honours Carlisle and District League Winners: 1952–53 Cumberland Senior Cup Winners (3): 1952–53, 1968–69, 1971–72 Runners up (1): 1954–55 East of Scotland Football League Winners (4): 1989–90, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2006–07 Runners up (3): 1992–93, 2002–03, 2004–05 East of Scotland Football League First Division Winners: 1987–88 East of Scotland League Cup Winners: 1999–00 Runners up: 2006–07 South of Scotland League Winners (2): 1983–84, 1986–87 Runners up (2): 1982–83, 1984–85 South of Scotland League Cup Winners (4): 1984–85, 1992–93, 2004–05, 2007–08 SFA South Region Challenge Cup Winners: 2007–08 Scottish Qualifying Cup South Winners: 2006–07 References External links Association football clubs established in 1942 Football clubs in Scotland Scottish Junior Football Association clubs Football clubs in Dumfries and Galloway 1942 establishments in Scotland Scottish Football League teams East of Scotland Football League teams South of Scotland Football League teams Scottish Professional Football League teams Annan, Dumfries and Galloway Military football clubs in Scotland