The FMDB
FM24 24.3.0

Club · cinch Championship · Airdrie

Airdrieonians

The Diamonds · Founded 1878 · Professional

Manager

—

2023 · cinch League 1 · position 3

Game start 1 Jul 2023

Reputation
4,5002 of 5 stars calc
Squad strength calc
88.25 Best sixteen by CA
Players calc
27
Balance
£195,000
Transfer budget
£5,000
Wage budget
£500 p/w

Best XI (calc)

  1. GKJosh RaeCA 95
  2. DLCammy BallantyneCA 95
  3. DRCallum FordyceCA 95
  4. MLLewis McGregorCA 85
  5. MRLiam McStravickCA 80
  6. DCRhys McCabeCA 90
  7. DCMason HancockCA 90
  8. MCAdam FrizzellCA 95
  9. MCCharlie TelferCA 85
  10. STGabby McGillCA 90
  11. STCalum GallagherCA 90
Position and current ability. Unfilled positions remain blank.
Formation
4-4-2
Average CA (calc)
90
Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
95
Defender, highest CA (calc)
95
Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
95
Attacker, highest CA (calc)
90

Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.

The site's own 4-4-2 from up to 300 contracted players, including those on loan elsewhere. Each slot takes the highest-CA player at least accomplished there (familiarity 15+), with scarce positions filled first. This is a calculated selection, not a recorded lineup.

Best sixteen (calc)

Calculated by fm-reader from the 16 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.

MeasureAverageMedianLowestHighestLeague rank of averageLeague rank of median
Current ability 88.2588.08095 87
Expected potential 106.13107.593120 75
Value £32,252£25,226£5,026£140,818 78
Sale value £91,164£45,135£4,523£312,525 57
Weekly wage £368£350£0£1,500 99
Age 25.0925.791832 86

Contracted players

25
NamePositionsAgeNationalityStatusCAPAValue calc Contract
Josh Rae GK22Scotland — 95117 £37,613May 2024
Callum Fordyce D (RC)31Scotland — 95100 £35,911May 2024
Cammy Ballantyne D (RL), WB (R)26Scotland — 95110 £42,628May 2024
Adam Frizzell M/AM (C)25Scotland — 95110 £47,643May 2024
Gabby McGill AM (RL), ST (C)22England — 9090–120 £25,226May 2024
Rhys McCabe D (C), DM, M (C)30Scotland — 90100 £19,474May 2024
Calum Gallagher AM (R), ST (C)28Scotland — 9095 £25,226May 2024
Mason Hancock D (LC), WB (L)20England — 90120 £28,803May 2025
Nikolay Todorov ST (C)26Bulgaria — 8698 £19,066May 2024
Charlie Telfer DM, M (C)27Scotland — 85100 £9,577May 2024
Craig Watson D (RC)28Scotland — 8595 £14,924May 2024
Dean McMaster DM, M (C)20Scotland — 85100–130 £16,680May 2024
Lewis McGregor M/AM (RL)19Scotland — 8570–100 £17,558May 2024
David Hutton GK38Scotland — 8080 £757May 2024
Aaron Taylor-Sinclair D (LC), WB (L)32Antigua and Barbuda — 80110 £5,026May 2024
Liam McStravick M (RL), AM (RLC)18Northern Ireland — 8090–120 £6,757May 2025
Gavin Gallagher M/AM (C)19Scotland — 7070–100 £5,056May 2025
Elliot Dunlop M/AM (R)17Scotland — 6090–120 £4,779May 2024
Corrie FellowsOn loan at Albion Rovers D/WB (L)17Scotland — 5080–110 £2,874May 2025
Dom KavanaghOn loan at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy ST (C)17Scotland — 5050–80 £3,382May 2025
Joe Cassidy D (C)17Scotland — 5070–100 £3,044May 2024
Ally Spalding M (C)17Scotland — 5070–100 £3,213May 2024
Nathan Gillespie D (L)17Scotland — 4570–100 £2,004—
Kaine McFarlane D/WB/M (L)17Scotland — 4060–90 £1,151May 2024
Liam Prunty GK16Scotland — 4070–100 £1,015May 2025

Contracted-player overview (calc)

Players
25
CA16
87.9
PA16
105
Off-scale CA values excluded
0
Off-scale PA values excluded
0
Average age
22.6
Under 21
13
Squad value (calc)
£379,387
Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2024
18

The site’s own figures from the contracted players above. CA16/PA16 are the means of the best sixteen; a potential range code enters PA16 at fm-reader’s expected PA. Value is fm-reader’s calculation.

Highest potential

Mason Hancock20120
Josh Rae22117
Cammy Ballantyne26110
Adam Frizzell25110
Aaron Taylor-Sinclair32110
Callum Fordyce31100
Rhys McCabe30100
Charlie Telfer27100
Nikolay Todorov2698
Calum Gallagher2895

Set-piece takers

Corner takersAdam Frizzell
Free-kick takersRhys McCabe
Penalty takersAdam Frizzell
Long-throw takersRhys McCabe

The site’s own scores (see the rankings for the model).

Loaned in

PlayerFromUntilCA
Arron LyallRangers31 May 202474
Josh O'ConnorHibernian31 May 202475
Chris DonnellFulham31 May 202481
Murray AikenHibernian31 May 202485

Staff

10
NameJobNationalityAge
Other
Scott RussellManaging DirectorScotland51
Sam GreeneDirectorScotland74
David McArthurDirectorScotland31
Martin Ferguson—Scotland80
Managers
Darren BarrManager Reserve TeamScotland38
Ryan McStayManager (U18 Team)Scotland37
Coaches
Bryan PruntyCoach First TeamScotland40
Physios
JD PeacockHead PhysioScotland43
Head of Youth Developments
Alan GowHead of Youth DevelopmentScotland40
Chairpeople
Paul HetheringtonChairpersonScotland52

Club

Full name
Airdrieonians
Short name
Airdrieonians
Nickname
The Diamonds
Second nickname
—
Six-letter name
A'drie
Three-letter name
AIRD
Alternative abbreviation
AFC
Nation
Scotland
Stadium
Excelsior Stadium 10,101
Training ground
Excelsior Stadium
World reputation
0
Potential reputation
5,250
Reputation scope (calc)
National
Hashtag
Airdrie

Squad and expectations

Players (calc)
27
Foreign players (calc)
4
Homegrown in nation (calc)
20
Loaned in (calc)
4
Loaned out (calc)
2
Ranking score (calc)
4,747
Predicted position (calc)
9
Stored media expectation
Avoid Relegation or Relegation
Stored predicted finish
9

Squad counts and ranking figures are calculated by fm-reader. Stored media expectations are shown separately; no prediction is inferred when either is missing.

Trial policy

Period
Any time
Target squad
—
Tendency
—
Maximum length (weeks)
1

A stored one-week maximum can represent 0–6 days or an unspecified length.

The club's own settings. Missing values use division or nation settings in the game; they remain blank here.

Finances

Financial state
—
Rich benefactor
None
Benefactor changes starting finances
No
Balance
£195,000
Transfer budget
£5,000
Transfer budget before the window
£20,000
Wage budget (weekly)
£500
Highest weekly wage
£600
Loan debt
£0
Previous turnover
£0
Previous profit
£0
Average ticket price
£20
Season ticket price
£300
Stadium rent (yearly)
£0
Rents stadium
No
Rent share of gate receipts
0%
Transfer embargo
—

Fans and facilities

Average attendance
1,286
Minimum attendance
500
Maximum attendance
3,000
Season ticket holders
300
Club members
—
Supporter loyalty
10
Supporter passion
7
Supporter patience
6
Supporter affluence
6
Supporter temperament
3
Supporter expectations
10
Morale
14
Training facilities
9
Corporate facilities
8
Youth facilities
10
Youth coaching
10
Youth recruitment
9
Youth importance
11

Kits

  • Home
  • Away
  • Third

Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.

Every kit part (24)
HomeText— Alternative 0 foreground colour #C52029 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #C52029 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Home (GK)SocksSocks: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #313131 background colour #DEE641 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeSocksSocks: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #C52029 background colour #CD2031 trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Home (GK)ShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #DEE641 background colour #DEE641 trim colour #DEE641 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeShortsShorts: Side Stripe Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #CD2031 trim colour #CD2031 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeShirtShirt: V StripeBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #CD2031 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #CD2031 number colour #080808 number trim colour #FFFFFF
HomeIcon— Alternative 0 foreground colour #CD2031 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #CD2031 number colour #CD2031 number trim colour #000000
Home (GK)ShirtShirt: Bold Top PanelBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #DEE641 trim colour #080808 number colour #080808 number trim colour #DEE641
AwayIcon— Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #BD1831 trim colour #182029 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #000000
Away (GK)Socks— Alternative 0 foreground colour #5AC5DE background colour #5AC5DE trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwaySocksSocks: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #080808 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Away (GK)ShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #5AC5DE trim colour #5AC5DE number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShortsShorts: Side Stripe Alternative 0 foreground colour #CD2031 background colour #080808 trim colour #080808 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShirtShirt: V StripeBack: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #BD1831 trim colour #080808 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #080808
Away (GK)ShirtShirt: Bold Top PanelBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #5AC5DE trim colour #080808 number colour #080808 number trim colour #5AC5DE
AwayText— Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #BD1831 trim colour #182029 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Third (GK)ShirtShirt: Bold Top PanelBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #EE5A4A trim colour #EE5A4A number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #EE5A4A
ThirdIcon— Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #52317B trim colour #080808 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #000000
ThirdShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #52317B background colour #52317B trim colour #52317B number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Third (GK)ShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #EE5A4A trim colour #EE5A4A number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
ThirdText— Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #52317B trim colour #080808 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
ThirdShirtShirt: PlainBack: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #415A9C background colour #52317B trim colour #293962 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #080808
ThirdSocksSocks: Plain Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFF608 background colour #52317B trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Third (GK)SocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #EE5A4A trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000

Teams

TeamTypeCaptainReputation
AirdrieoniansFirst TeamAdam Frizzell4,500

Board

Chairman title
Chairperson
Director of football
—

Income deals

TypeTotalPer year (calc)DatesRenewsFixed valuePromotion / relegation change
Other Income£12,500£12,500— – —YesYes0%
Main Kit Sponsor£60,000£12,0002 May 2019 – 30 Jun 2024YesNo0%
Away Kit Sponsor£60,000£12,0002 May 2019 – 30 Jun 2024YesNo0%
Other Income£8,000£8,0001 Jul 2023 – 30 Jun 2024YesYes0%
Other Income£5,000£5,0001 Jun 2020 – —YesYes0%
Individual TV Deal£10,000£3,3331 Jul 2021 – 31 May 2024YesNo0%
General Sponsor£10,000£3,3331 Jul 2021 – 31 May 2024YesNo0%
Back of the shirt Sponsor£10,000£3,3331 Jul 2022 – 31 May 2025YesNo0%
Additional Kit Sponsor£15,000£3,0002 May 2019 – 30 Jun 2024YesNo0%

Total is the stored deal value. Annual amounts are calculated by fm-reader using the game's deal-length rule; missing dates can leave the annual amount unknown.

Other finance items

ItemAmountEnds
Loan Repayable On Promotion To Top Division · 0% interest£50,000Interest only: No —
Loan Repayable When Established In Top Division · 0% interest£283,775Interest only: No —
Loan Repayable On Promotion To Top Division · 0% interest£21,710Interest only: No —
Gift Repayable Once Profitable · 0% interest£123,677Interest only: No —
Bank12 monthly payments left · 0% interest£10,000Interest only: No 30 Jun 2024
Bank36 monthly payments left · 0% interest£29,167Interest only: No 30 Jun 2026

League position by season

11020032023 2003: 3 in cinch League 12004: 1 in cinch League 12005: 5 in cinch Championship2006: 6 in cinch Championship2007: 9 in cinch Championship2008: 2 in cinch League 12009: 9 in cinch Championship2010: 9 in cinch Championship2011: 6 in cinch League 12012: 4 in cinch League 12013: 10 in cinch Championship2014: 6 in cinch League 12015: 5 in cinch League 12016: 5 in cinch League 12017: 3 in cinch League 12018: 7 in cinch League 12019: 5 in cinch League 12020: 3 in cinch League 12021: 2 in cinch League 12022: 2 in cinch League 12023: 3 in cinch League 1

Drawn by the site from the stored final tables; gaps are seasons with no stored position.

Honours (calc)

CompetitionWonRunner-upLast won
cinch League 1132004
SPFL Trust Trophy112009
Inspire Sport Youth Cup—1—

Counted by the site from the stored past winners: titles and runners-up of editions that took place.

League history

21
SeasonDivisionPosPWDLPts
2023cinch League 13/10361791060
2022cinch League 12/1036219672
2021cinch League 12/1022122838
2020cinch League 13/1028146848
2019cinch League 15/10361461648
2018cinch League 17/103610111541
2017cinch League 13/10361641652
2016cinch League 15/10361471549
2015cinch League 15/103616101058
2014cinch League 16/10361291545
2013cinch Championship10/1036572422
2012cinch League 14/103614101252
2011cinch League 16/10361391448
2010cinch Championship9/1036891933
2009cinch Championship9/103610121442
2008cinch League 12/10362061066
2007cinch Championship9/10361171840
2006cinch Championship6/103611121345
2005cinch Championship5/10361481450
2004cinch League 11/10362010670
2003cinch League 13/103614121054

Club records

Longest winning run 6 games 2012
Longest losing run 9 games 2013
Most games without conceding 5 games 2008
Highest scoring league match v Albion Rovers 2–7 2011
Most overall appearances Paul Lovering 212 games
Most overall goals Bryan Prunty 43 goals
Highest attendance v Rangers 9,044 attendance 2013
Record win v Gala Fairydean 11–0 2011
Record defeat v Partick Thistle 0–7 2012
Fastest goal Brian McPhee v Dundee 2005
Youngest player Jordan Allan v Livingston 8,956 days (about 24 years) 2013
Highest scoring match v Gala Fairydean 11–0 2011
Most league goals Paul Lovering 21 goals
Longest unbeaten run 25 games 2021
Most games without scoring 5 games 2013
Longest run without a win 15 games 2013
Highest average attendance 2,014 attendance 2004
Most overall goals in a season Andy Ryan 29 goals 2016
Highest fee received Tony Watt v Celtic £100,000 2011

Derbies

Transfers in

DatePlayerFromTypeFee
1 Feb 2024Chris DonnellFulhamLoan£20,000
19 Jan 2024Arron LyallRangersLoanUnknown fee
21 Sep 2023Kanayo MegwaHibernianLoanUnknown fee
26 Aug 2023Liam McStravickLinfieldTransferUnknown fee
25 Aug 2023Gavin Gallagher—TransferUnknown fee
4 Aug 2023Mason Hancock—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Nathan Gillespie—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jul 2023Joe Cassidy—TransferUnknown fee
20 Jun 2023Elliot Dunlop—TransferUnknown fee
16 Jun 2023Kaine McFarlane—TransferUnknown fee
14 Jun 2023Dean McMasterSt MirrenTransfer£0
13 Jun 2023Nikolay Todorov—TransferUnknown fee
1 Jun 2023Murray AikenHibernianLoanUnknown fee
1 Jun 2023Josh O'ConnorHibernianLoanUnknown fee
13 May 2023Darren JamiesonKelty HeartsLoanUnknown fee
23 Feb 2023Murray JohnsonHibernianLoanUnknown fee
13 Jan 2023Lachie ByrdDandenong Thunder FCTransfer£0
10 Jan 2023Lewis McGregor—TransferUnknown fee
6 Jan 2023Joe DixonRedcar TownTransferUnknown fee
1 Jan 2023Ben StanwayPartick ThistleLoanUnknown fee
24 Dec 2022Jay Riley—TransferUnknown fee
8 Oct 2022Dean Lyness—TransferUnknown fee
10 Sep 2022Charlie Telfer—TransferUnknown fee
1 Sep 2022Aaron Taylor-Sinclair—TransferUnknown fee
28 Aug 2022Alex Henderson—TransferUnknown fee
30 Jul 2022Murray JohnsonHibernianLoanUnknown fee
28 Jul 2022Ben WylieCelticLoanUnknown fee
26 Jul 2022Lewis JamiesonSt MirrenLoanUnknown fee
19 Jul 2022Connor Keaney—TransferUnknown fee
12 Jul 2022Cole GibsonBenburbTransferUnknown fee

Transfers out

DatePlayerToTypeFee
27 Jan 2024Dom KavanaghKirkintilloch Rob RoyLoanUnknown fee
5 Oct 2023Corrie FellowsAlbion RoversLoanUnknown fee
15 Sep 2023Kyan GunnClydeTransfer£0
21 Aug 2023Justin DevennyCrystal PalaceTransfer£200,000
6 Jun 2023Callum SmithRaith RoversTransfer£0
5 Jun 2023Euan Deveney—Transfer£0
5 Jun 2023Joe Dixon—Transfer£0
5 Jun 2023Lachie Byrd—Transfer£0
31 May 2023Bright Prince—Transfer£0
31 May 2023Connor Keaney—Transfer£0
31 May 2023Jay Riley—Transfer£0
31 May 2023Cole Gibson—Transfer£0
24 Feb 2023Bright PrinceEast StirlingshireLoanUnknown fee
19 Jan 2023Jay RileyDalbeattie StarLoanUnknown fee
10 Jan 2023Dean Lyness—Transfer£0
6 Jan 2023Alex HendersonGlentoranTransfer£0
11 Nov 2022Lewis CampbellDalbeattie StarTransfer£0
1 Jun 2022Patrick Pyott—Transfer£0
27 May 2022Jay CantleyStenhousemuirTransfer£0
27 May 2022Jordan AllanClydeTransfer£0
6 Aug 2021Patrick PyottCumbernauld ColtsLoanUnknown fee
2 Jun 2021Paul McKayQueen Of The SouthTransfer£0
1 Jun 2021Joshua Burke—Transfer£0
29 May 2021Craig ThomsonForfar AthleticTransfer£0
27 May 2021Dale CarrickStirling AlbionTransfer£0
14 Jan 2021Kyle MacDonaldDunfermline AthleticTransferUnknown fee
29 Sep 2020Joshua BurkeAlbion RoversLoanUnknown fee
10 Jan 2020Joshua BurkeRoyal AlbertLoanUnknown fee
16 Jul 2019Josh EdwardsDunfermline AthleticTransferUnknown fee
3 Jun 2019Scott StewartArbroathTransfer£15,000

Transfer add-ons and payments

PlayerTermPayerRecipientFinancial termsUntil
Justin DevennyTwelve-monthly instalments (24 months left)Crystal PalaceAirdrieonians£4,166—

For sell-on clauses, the cash term is previous cash ignored before applying the percentage, not a lump sum payable.

Across versions

VersionDivisionReputationPlayersBalanceTransfer budget
FM27 27.0.0William Hill League 14,65029£195,008£50,000
FM26 26.2.0William Hill Championship4,65030£195,008£5,000
FM26 26.0.0William Hill Championship4,65030£195,008£5,000
FM24 24.3.0cinch Championship4,50025£195,000£5,000
FM23 23.4.0cinch League 14,25023£50,000£1,500
FM23 23.3.0cinch League 14,25023£50,000£1,500
FM23 23.0.0cinch League 14,25020£50,000£1,500
FM22 22.4.0cinch League 14,25019£60,000£1,000
FM22 22.3.0cinch League 14,25019£60,000£1,000
FM22 22.1.0cinch League 14,25020£60,000£1,000
FM22 22.0.1cinch League 14,25021£60,000£1,000
FM22 22.0.0cinch League 14,25021£60,000£1,000
FM21 21.4.0Scottish League 14,25021£60,000£1,000
FM21 21.3.0Scottish League 14,25021£60,000£1,000
FM21 21.1.1Scottish League 14,25023£60,000£1,000
FM21 21.0.1Scottish League 14,25023£60,000£1,000
FM21 21.0.0Scottish League 14,25023£60,000£1,000
FM20 20.4.0Ladbrokes League 13,75031£80,000£5,000
FM20 20.3.0Ladbrokes League 13,75031£80,000£5,000
FM20 20.1.0Ladbrokes League 13,75031£80,000£5,000
FM20 20.0.1Ladbrokes League 13,75031£80,000£5,000
FM20 20.0.0Ladbrokes League 13,75030£80,000£5,000
FM19 19.3.0Ladbrokes League 13,75030£15,000£5,000
FM19 19.1.0Ladbrokes League 13,75031£15,000£5,000
FM19 19.0.1Ladbrokes League 13,75032£15,000£5,000
FM19 19.0.0Ladbrokes League 13,75032£15,000£5,000
FM18 18.3.0Ladbrokes League 13,75024£15,000—
FM18 18.1.0Ladbrokes League 13,75021£10,000—
FM18 18.0.0Ladbrokes League 13,75021£10,000—
FM17 17.3.0Ladbrokes League 13,75033£50,000£10,000
FM17 17.0.0Ladbrokes League 13,75034£50,000£10,000
FM16 16.3.0Ladbrokes League 13,20042£40,000£10,000
FM16 16.0.1Ladbrokes League 13,20041£40,000£10,000
FM16 16.0.0Ladbrokes League 13,20041£40,000£10,000
FM15 15.3.0Scottish League 13,00048£50,000£30,000
FM15 15.0.0Scottish League 13,00046£50,000£30,000
FM14 14.3.0Scottish League 13,20040£50,000£30,000
FM14 14.0.0Scottish League 13,20038£50,000£1
FM13 13.3.0Scottish First Division3,15043£50,000£1
FM13 13.0.0Scottish First Division3,15043£50,000£1
FM12 12.2.0Scottish Second Division2,80032£50,000£1
FM12 12.0.0Scottish Second Division2,80031£50,000£1
FM11 11.0.0——18£50,000—
FM10 10.0.0——22£50,000—