Tannahill Amateur Football Club was founded in 1968 by a group of young men from the Tannahill area of Paisley, which in turn is named after the famous Paisley poet Robert Tannahill.

The team joined the Paisley and District league at the bottom and gradually worked their way through the divisions until finally reaching the first division in the 1994/95 season where the team has remained since.

In the early nineties, with the Tannahill squad increasing in numbers, a second team was entered into the league and Tannahill 'A' was formed. Tannahill are now the only Paisley amateur football club to have two teams in the league.

Incredibly, Tannahill didn't win their first honour until the 1997/98 season when they defeated Abbey United 3-1 in the final of the Good Conduct Trophy. Tans have since added the Fleming Cup, Ciba Cup, Lothian Cup and the P&D 1st Division Championship to their honours list.

Along with the highs there have been lows. None more so than the sudden passing of two Tannahill players. Davie White, a young Tannahill player who died suddenly in his early twenties and John Blair, a player who later held the Club Secretary's position with some distinction for many years, passed away in 2000. The club marked the passing of these two gentlemen by introducing the Davie White Memorial Trophy, which was awarded to players for outstanding achievement at the club and donating the current P&D 1st Division championship trophy to the league in John Blair's honour.

Away from the pitch, Tannahill AFC has long been associated with its excellent social side. Due to the large squad size, the club's events such as away days, golf outings, race nights and awards functions are always well populated and have proven to be a winner.

Let's hope the club can continue to prosper for many more years to come.

Click here to read Tannahill founder member, Bert Johnson's memories of the club.