SPFL

Reece Lyon
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Date of Birth: 13/03/2000 (Age 23)
Previous clubs: Morton
Date signed: 02/09/2022
Career
Central Midfielder Reece joins on loan from Morton where has made over 100 appearances scoring 7 goals.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 18
Profiles
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Tommy Muir
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Previous clubs: Stranraer, Stenhousemuir, Dalbeattie Star
Date signed: 16/06/2022
Career
Striker Tommy returns to the club after spending a successful spell at Galabank from 2018-2020.
The popular forward then made the move to Stenhousemuir before spending last season at Stranraer.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 2Yellow cards: 6
Red cards: 1
Total appearances: 20
Profiles
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Josh Galloway
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right or Left Sided
Date of Birth: 21/01/2002 (Age 20)
Previous clubs: Carlisle United, Leeds United
Date signed: 16/06/2022
Career
Josh joins the club after spending the last two seasons at English Premier League side Leeds United.
The highly rated youngster made the move to Elland Road from Carlisle United after impressing in the Brunton Park youth setup. Josh is now looking to force his way into Peter Murphy’s plans as he makes way in the professional game.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 8
Profiles
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Benjamin Lussint
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Previous clubs: Queen of The South, Brechin City, Gretna 2008
Date signed: 01/07/2022
Career
Midfielder Benjamin signs after impressing manager Peter Murphy during pre-season.
The former Queen of the South, Brechin City and Gretna 2008 has impressed with his strong running from the centre of midfield and the Annan fans will be looking to see more of this during the season.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 2Yellow cards: 5
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 18
Profiles
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Max Kilsby
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Centre Half
Date of Birth: 04/10/2003 (Age 19)
Previous clubs:
Date signed: 27/07/2022
Career
The young centre half joins on loan from parent club Carlisle United. The former Newcastle United youngster will be looking to get some game time as he looks to develop and force his way into Paul Simpsons plans at Brunton Park.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 2Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 18
Profiles
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Ethan Mitchell
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Date of Birth: 24/03/2005 (Age 17)
Previous clubs: Celtic FC Youth
Date signed: 01/07/2022
Career
Goalkeeper Ethan makes his first foray into Professional football after coming through the Celtic FC youth system.
The young goalkeeper will be looking to learn his traded from the experienced Greg Fleming and seize his opportunity when it arises.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 1
Profiles
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Cameron Williamson
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Back
Previous clubs: Motherwell, Falkirk
Date signed: 25/06/2022
Career
The left back joins after coming through the youth ranks at Motherwell before joining Falkirk last summer when manager Peter Murphy first tried to sign him.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 12
Profiles
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Peter Murphy (Manager)
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Previous clubs: Ayr United, Carlisle, Blackburn Rovers
Date signed: 02/06/2017
Career
Player manager Peter joined the club as manager following a stellar playing career that seen him earn an international cap for the Republic of Ireland. Peter’s now in his fifth season as manager and during that time the club have contested the League One Play-Off final where they lost out to Clyde.
Defender Murphy made over 400 appearances for Carlisle United and became the record appearance holder during a 12 year stint. During this period he earned promotion from League Two as well going down in Carlisle folklore as he scored the winner in the Johnstones Paint Trophy final against Brentford.
On leaving he Carlisle he had a brief spell with now defunct side Celtic Nation and then went on to spend three seasons at Ayr United where he enjoyed another promotion as the honest men won promotion to the Championship.
His successful career was recoginsed with a call up to the Republic of Ireland squad where he won his first and only cap against Bolivia.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 10
Profiles
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Colin McMenamin (Assistant Manager)
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Date of Birth:
Previous clubs:
Date signed:
Career
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 1
Profiles

Jon Connelly (GK Coach)
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Date of Birth:
Previous clubs:
Date signed:
Career
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 0
Profiles

Greg Fleming
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Previous clubs: Gretna, Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield, Grimsby, Carlisle United, Stenhousemuir, Ayr United, Peterhead, Stranraer
Date signed: 10/07/2021
Career
Experienced goalkeeper Greg signed for the club in the summer of 2021 after leaving Stranraer.
Manager Peter Murphy was delighted to capture the shot stopper after missing out at the start of the 2020/21 season. At 36 years of Age Greg started his career at Gretna where he made 29 league appearances before going onto represent Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield, Grimsby, Carlisle United, Stenhousemuir, Ayr United and Peterhead where he won the League two title.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 0
Profiles
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Charlie Barnes
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Previous clubs: Carlisle United
Date signed: 01/07/2021
Career
Now in his second season 20 year old Charlie joined the club in the summer of 2021 after previously coming through the youth system at Carlisle United where he was on the scholarship scheme.
The right sided defender can play at both full back and in the centre of defence.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 1
Total appearances: 30
Profiles
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Roan Steele
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Previous clubs: Carlisle United
Date signed: 01/07/2021
Career
The Carlisle born player joined the club in the summer of 2021 after previously coming through the youth system at Carlisle United.
The right back has settled in well at the club and after an injury ruled him out he’ll now be looking to catch the eye of manager Peter Murphy as he and his former colleague Charlie Barnes battle for the right back slot at the club.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 13
Profiles
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Steven Swinglehurst
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Defender
Previous clubs: Carlisle United
Date signed: 27/01/2012
Career
The left footed Central Defender is now in his 9th season at Galabank after initially joining the club on loan from Carlisle United back in January 2012.
The no nonsense defender has now made over 250 appearances in the Black and Gold scoring over 20 goals.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 29Yellow cards: 37
Red cards: 3
Total appearances: 250
Profiles
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Matty Douglas
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Previous clubs: Workington Reds, Carlisle United
Date signed: 01/07/2019
Career
Defender Matty is now in his 4th season at the club and has been an ever present when fit, the pacy Centre Half is currently recovering from injury and will be looking to force his way back into the side when fully fit.
The Carlisle born player joined the club from Workington Reds where he amassed over 150 appearances over three seasons. Prior to this he was part of the Carlisle United youth system.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 6Yellow cards: 11
Red cards: 1
Total appearances: 65
Profiles
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Jordan Lowdon
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Left Sided
Previous clubs: Brechin City, Arbroath, Clyde, Elgin City, Stirling Albion
Date signed: 01/07/2020
Career
Left sided defender Jordan is now in his second season at the club after spending last season with Stirling Albion. After an injury plagued first season Jordan made an impact as the club finished last season well.
He started his career at Brechin City before moving to local rivals Arbroath. After a successful spell there he moved to Clyde before joining Elgin City. It was here that he flourished as an attacking left sided player and was a constant threat with his forward runs.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 6
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 29
Profiles
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Lewis Hunter
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Previous clubs: East Fife
Date signed: 01/09/2020
Career
Central midfielder Lewis is now in his second season at the club after joining from SPFL League One side East Fife. The versatile player can also play at right back started his career as a student with Lowland League side Stirling University.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 3Yellow cards: 18
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 45
Profiles
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Dominic Docherty
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Previous clubs: Partick Thistle, Queens Park, Stirling Albion
Date signed: 01/07/2021
Career
Dominic joins the club after spending three season at League Two rivals Stirling Albion.
The central midfielder started his career at Partick Thistle before leaving there to spend a season at Queens Park. Manager Peter Murphy signed him up early on and will be hoping he can make a bog impact in the centre of midfield.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 7Yellow cards: 6
Red cards: 1
Total appearances: 28
Profiles
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Tony Wallace
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Previous clubs: Greenock Morton, East Fife, Queens Park, East Kilbride
Date signed:
Career
Tony is now in his second spell at the club rejoining after spending two season at Clyde. The popular striker can play both upfront and in midfield and is always a goal threat whether that be creating or scoring.
Tony initially started his career at Greenock Morton before spending spells at Queens Park, East Fife and Stranraer.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 40Yellow cards: 16
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 84
Profiles
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Chris Johnston
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock, Raith Rovers, Dumbarton, Clyde
Date signed: 01/07/2021
Career
Chris Johnston returns for his second spell at the club after previously leaving to join Clyde.
The ‘Magician’ as he’s commonly know amongst his fellow player was previously at Galabank and played a starring role in the side that was narrowly defeated by Clyde in the 2018/2019 Play Off final.
The winger started his career at Kilmarnock where he represented Scotland at youth level.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 7Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 34
Profiles
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Rob McCartney
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Striker
Previous clubs: Carlisle City, Workington Reds, Gretna 2008
Date signed: 01/07/2021
Career
Striker Rob joined the club in the summer of 2021 from Carlisle City.
The dangerous striker was prolific over the border with Carlisle City and this was attracted manager Peter Murphy to him. After a very good pre season it was clear to see that the striker had an eye for goal and it’s hoped he can make an impression at the club as he makes his way into the professional ranks for the first time in his career.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 8Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 8
Profiles
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Aidan Smith
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Striker
Previous clubs: Queen of the South
Date signed: 01/08/2016
Career
Striker Aidan who is in his second spell at club after returning from League One Peterhead at the start of the 2020/21 season.
The lively, left sided striker started his career at Queen of the South before moving to Galabank following a successful loan spell. During his two year stint at Galabank he scored 29 goals as the club registered a Play-Off Semi Final and Final in both seasons.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 61Yellow cards: 11
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 136
Profiles
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Tommy Goss
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Striker
Previous clubs: Abbey Vale
Date signed: 01/07/2021
Career
Striker Tommy joined the club in the summer of 2021 after spending last season with Queen of The South.
The 6ft 4″ striker started his career in amateur football and made the move to Palmerston after impressing at Abbey Vale where he excelled in the South of Scotland league. The big striker will be a handful for any defense on his day.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 34Yellow cards: 5
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 34
Profiles
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