First Team - Annan Athletic FC

Robbie White

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Thomas Emerson

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Matthew Wilson

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Robbie Hogg

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 07/07/1998 (Age 19)
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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Jordan McGauchie

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 04/08/2000 (Age 17)
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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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James Walker

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 2
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Dion Irving

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 07/03/1998 (Age 19)
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Date signed: 08/08/2017

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This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Kieran McCrudden

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 27/10/1996 (Age 21)
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Date signed: 10/08/2017

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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Ben Wilson

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 29/12/1998 (Age 19)
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Date signed: 01/08/2017

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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Mark Leesing

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 18/11/1997 (Age 20)
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Date signed: 08/08/2017

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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Sean Bell

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 08/10/1998 (Age 19)
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Date signed: 08/08/2017

Career

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 10
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 1

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Zac Hannay

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date of Birth: 18/09/2000 (Age 17)
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Date signed: 08/08/2017

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Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Sean Dunbar

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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Date signed: 01/07/2017

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This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 1
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 1

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Trialist

Team: Annan Athletic Colts
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This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 21
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 11

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Peter Murphy

Team: SPFL
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Date of Birth: 27/10/1980 (Age 37)
Previous clubs: Ayr United, Carlisle, Blackburn Rovers
Date signed: 02/06/2017

Career

Player manager Peter joins the club as manager following a playing career that seen him earn an international cap for the Republic of Ireland.

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: 1
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 8

Profiles

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Kevin Rutkiewicz

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Defender
Date of Birth: 10/05/1980 (Age 37)
Previous clubs: Aberdeen, St Johnstone, Greenock Morton.
Date signed: 24/06/2017

Career

Kevin has been brought in as Assistant Manager.

He began his playing career at Aberdeen where he spent almost seven years before moving to St Johnstone.

Rutkiewicz went on to make over 100 appearances for the Saints, scoring his debut goal against Queen of the South in the League Cup. He was made club captain at McDiarmid Park and in 2009 received Scottish First Division Player of the Month award.

Kevin then played at Dunfermline Athletic and Greenock Morton before taking a player/coaching role at Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League, but moved back to Scotland in 2014.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

Profiles

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Jim Atkinson

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 06/01/1995 (Age 22)
Previous clubs: Queen of the South
Date signed: 07/07/2017

Career

Carlisle based goalkeeper Jim signed for Annan after spending the last six season at near neighbours Queen of the South. During this he gained valuable first team experience and made over 18 appearances for the first team in the last two seasons.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

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Alex Mitchell

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 21/03/1991 (Age 26)
Previous clubs: Workington, Carlise Utd, Gretna 2008
Date signed: 04/07/2016

Career

Alex is now in his second spell at Galabank following a season at Workington.

Alex started his career at Carlisle United and when released joined Gretna 2008. After a successful spell with them he then signed for Annan in January 2011. After playing over 100 matches with the Black and Golds he left the club in 2015 to sign for Workington before returning to in the summer of 2016.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 2

Profiles

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Blair Henderson

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Striker
Date of Birth: 10/08/1994 (Age 23)
Previous clubs: Stirling Albion, Berwick Rangers.
Date signed: 17/08/2017

Career

Blair Henderson re joins the Black and Golds having previously spent a loan spell at Galabank at the end of the 2013/14 season before moving into Junior football. A successfull spell there seen him return to the senior ranks with fellow Ladbrokes League Two side Berwick Rangers and 23 goals in 46 games seen him earn a move to Stirling Albion. He spent a full season there and ended last season as their joint top goalscorer.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 1
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 2

Profiles

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Scott Roberts

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Attacking Midfielder
Date of Birth: 15/08/1996 (Age 21)
Previous clubs: Rangers FC, Raith Rovers
Date signed: 14/09/2017

Career

Scott arrives at Galabank after leaving relegated Championship side Raith Rovers at the end of last season. The attack minded midfielder originally came through the Rangers youth ranks before signing professionally at Ibrox.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 4

Profiles

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Brandon Luke

Team: SPFL
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Brandon joins the club on a development loan from Championship side Dunfermline Athletic. The attack minded player can play in any of the forward positions or wide left.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 6

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John Cunningham

Team: SPFL
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Date of Birth: 22/04/1998 (Age 19)
Previous clubs: Striker
Date signed: 31/08/2017

Career

Striker John has joined the club on a development loan from Ladbrokes League One side Alloa Athletic and made his first senior appearance in Scottish Football in this IRN BRU Cup in the away defeat to Peterhead.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 0

Profiles

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Ellis Pearson

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Left Back
Date of Birth: 19/11/1997 (Age 20)
Previous clubs: Carlisle United Youth, Gretna 2008
Date signed: 20/07/2017

Career

Full back Ellis originally joined Annan Athletic in November 2016 after leaving the Carlisle United youth system at the end of the 2015/16 season.

The tenacious full back made his debut away to Edinburgh City in that season and spent the rest of the season on loan at Gretna 2008 where he made a big impression.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 1

Profiles

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Ayrton Sonkur

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Midfield
Date of Birth: 02/06/1998 (Age 19)
Previous clubs: Queen of the South, Hawick Royal Albert
Date signed: 13/07/2017

Career

The 19 year old midfielder has came from Queens of the South where he was part of last seasons development squad.

Ayrton also spent time on loan at his home town club Hawick Royal Albert in the Lowland League whilst remaining with the Dumfries U20 side.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 2

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Ryan Sinnamon

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Right Back/Midfield
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Date signed: 11/07/2017

Career

20 year old Sinnamon spent a brief spell on loan from Rangers under previous manager Jim Chapman. Unfortunately after managing only 9 league appearances Ryan left Galabank but Murphy has seen enough to offer him a second chance.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 2
Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 15

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Jack Brannan

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Full Back
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Date signed: 11/07/2017

Career

The 19 year old full back joins the Black and Golds from near neighbours Queen of the South.

Brannan served a loan spell last season at Gretna 2008 FC while continuing to play for Queens U20’s.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 2
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 11

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James Creaney

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Right Back, Centre Back
Date of Birth: 19/10/1988 (Age 29)
Previous clubs: Stranraer, Dumbarton, Alloa Athletic, Stirling Albion Cowdenbeath
Date signed: 09/07/2017

Career

Defender James signs on at Galabank after being spotted manager Peter Murphy in the SPFA exit trials. The experienced defender started his career at Stranraer before moving onto Dumbarton where he had his most successful spell. Since leaving Dumbarton has played with Alloa Athletic, Stirling Albion and Cowdenbeath

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 8

Profiles

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Ryan Stevenson

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Central
Date of Birth: 24/08/1984 (Age 32)
Previous clubs: Chelsea, St Johnstone, Ayr United, Heart of Midlothian, Ipswich Town, Partick Thistle, Dumbarton, Raith Rovers
Date signed: 27/06/2017

Career

Ryan began his career as a youth player at Chelsea. On leaving here in 2002 he moved to Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone where he spent four seasons. He then joined First Division club Ayr United, on loan initially before moving permanently in 2007. Following a successful time at Somerset Park with Ayr he then signed for Premier League side Hearts in 2010. A successful first spell at Hearts led to a move to English Championship side Ipswich Town before returning to Hearts the following season. After a second successful spell at the Edinburgh side, he then signed for fellow Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle before rejoining Ayr United on loan for a fourth spell where he won promotion to the Scottish Championship via the play-offs. After winning promotion he joined Dumbarton, before joining Raith Rovers in January 2017. He signs on at Galabank after having a brief spell playing out in Australia

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 8

Profiles

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Daniel Orsi

Team: SPFL
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Date of Birth: 31/03/1992 (Age 25)
Previous clubs: Queen Of The South, Glenafton Athletic
Date signed: 22/06/2017

Career

Daniel signs on at Galabank after spending the last three season with Ayrshire Junior side Glenafton Athletic. The dumfries born player started his career at Queen Of The South and spent two loan periods at Galabank during this spell. He also played at Ibrox in the famous 2-1 win whilst at the club on loan.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 12

Profiles

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Owen Moxon

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Central
Date of Birth: 17/01/1998 (Age 19)
Previous clubs: Carlisle United, Queen of the South
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Career

Midfielder Owen signs after being released from Ladbrokes Championship side Queen Of The South. The central midfielder was part of Carlisle Uniteds youth system before moving making the move north of the border to Queens. During last season he made six appearances from the bench for the Doonhammers.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 1
Yellow cards: 5
Red cards: 1

Total appearances: 12

Profiles

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Scott Hooper

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Right sided
Date of Birth: 14/01/1995 (Age 22)
Previous clubs: Queen Of The South
Date signed: 22/06/2017

Career

Right sided defender Scott Hooper has signed for the 2017/18 season after spending the last four seasons at SPFL Championship side Queen Of The South.

Scott can play both right back or centre half and enjoyed a loan spell at Queens Park during their promotion season of 2015/2016.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 0
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0

Total appearances: 12

Profiles

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Peter Watson

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Defender
Date of Birth: 20/08/1986 (Age 31)
Previous clubs: Albion Rovers
Date signed: 01/07/2008

Career

Born and bred in Annan, Peter is in his second spell at the club after re-signing at the start of our inaugral SPFL season 2008/2009 following a spell at Albion Rovers. He is one of only two players in the current squad who has been involved in every one of our seasons as an SFL/SPFL club and holds the record for having the most SPFL league appearances in the clubs history.

The no nonense defender is strong and pacy at the centre of defence but has also been known to play at right back

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 5
Yellow cards: 22
Red cards: 4

Total appearances: 167

Profiles

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Steven Swinglehurst

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Defender
Date of Birth: 23/10/1992 (Age 24)
Previous clubs: Carlisle United
Date signed: 27/01/2012

Career

Central Defender who joined the club in January 2012. He originally started his career at Carlisle United and starred for Annan on a successful loan spell in the 2011/12 season where this move was then made permanent.

The left footed centre back is a dominant force in Annan’s rear guard and one who has won many admirers for his commanding performances.

This Seasons Statistics

Goals: 14
Yellow cards: 12
Red cards: 2

Total appearances: 138

Profiles

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Rabin Omar

Team: SPFL
Position(s): Forward
Date of Birth: 21/07/1997 (Age 20)
Previous clubs:
Date signed: 15/09/2014

Career

Right sided midfielder/forward who has resigned for season 2017/18 under new the new manager.

After making his debut in 2014 as a 17 year old Omar has went on to become an important player at Annan, with his most memorable moment coming in the historic Scottish Cup win over Hamilton, bagging himself 2 goals before being asked to appear on BBC’s Sportscene.