F.C. Bruno's Magpies

FC Bruno's Magpies, also known as FCB Magpies, 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
Capacity2000
Co-ChairmenLouis Perry
Haig Oundjian
ManagerNathan Rooney
LeagueGibraltar National League
2020–21Challenge Group: 1st
Overall: 7th

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 20 November 2021.[4]

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  SCO Alan Martin
3 DF  ESP Javier Gallardo
4 DF  ESP Rubén Díaz (captain)
5 DF  MEX Paco Zúñiga
6 MF  ENG Nathan Murr
7 MF  GIB Jeremy Lopez
8 FW  GIB Jamie Coombes
9 FW  GIB Kelvin Morgan (on loan from St Joseph's)
10 FW  ESP Javi Casares
11 MF  GIB Kyle Casciaro
12 FW  ESP Juanma Llaves
13 GK  ESP David Zamora
14 MF  BRA Edenilson Bergonsi
15 DF  GIB Lee Coombes
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 FW  GIB Ashton Wahnon
17 MF  ESP Aarón Acejo
18 FW  ARG Leonardo Carboni
19 DF  ENG Dan Bent (vice-captain)
20 MF  GIB Jayce Consigliero
21 MF  ESP José Galán
22 MF  GIB Kevagn Ronco
23 GK  GIB Kean Galia
33 MF  GIB Alan Parker
39 FW  ARG Pibe
44 MF  GIB Shaun De Los Santos
77 MF  ENG Olatunde Bayode
88 MF  GIB Christian Mason

Under contract but not registered

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF  ESP Joe
— FW  GIB George Cabrera
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW  GIB Julian Del Rio

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
2 DF  GIB Marouan Akhrif
3 DF  ENG Jack Horrocks
4 DF  GIB Adam Golt
5 MF  GIB Stefan Bonavia
6 MF  GIB Matthew Pilcher
7 DF  GIB Rio Otero
8 FW  GIB Tristan Olivares
11 MF  GIB Kaydrian Martinez
16 DF  ENG Harry Perry
17 MF  GIB Aiden Olivares
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 DF  GIB Joseph Gilbert
22 DF  GIB Leon Thick
33 MF  GIB Nicholas Rumbo
34 MF  GIB Houssam Ohassan
88 MF  GIB Jaleel Mason
— DF  GIB Leon Ridley
— MF  GIB Jansen Dalli
— MF  GIB Walid Rahmouni
— FW  POR Paulo Sousa
— FW  ESP José Peña Fernández

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
25 DF  ENG Liam Preston (at Lions Gibraltar until end of season)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  KVX Leo Kuliqi (at Lions Gibraltar until end of season)

Club staff
Position Name
Club Management
Manager Nathan Rooney
Goalkeeper Coach Benjamin Parody
U23 Coach
Head of Youth Development		 Johnny Thicke
Fitness Coach Miguel Partal
Tactical Analyst Abel Parrado
Kit Manager Leigh Rowe
Physio Rob Guyton
Sports Therapist Vanessa Badillo Sanchez
Board
Joint Chairmen Louis Perry
Haig Oundjian
Vice-Chairman Graham Hewitt
Financial Director Mike Nicholls
Technical Director of Development Dean Holdsworth
Secretary David Frier
Operations Manager Jansen Dalli

Club achievements

European record
Accurate as of match played July 2022
CompetitionPlayedWonDrewLostGFGAGDWin%
UEFA Europa Conference League 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—

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

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League 1Q
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. 2021/22 Squad Bruno's Magpies on Facebook 8 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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