SPFL

Peter Murphy (Manager)
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Date of Birth: 27/10/1980 (Age 40)
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 fourth 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:
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Jordan Pettigrew
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 09/10/1999 (Age 21)
Previous clubs:
Date signed: 02/10/2020
Career
Goalkeeper Jordan started his career in the Motherwell youth system before moving to Livingston. He then had a spell at Lowland League side Cumbernauld Colts before spending last season with Dumbarton.
Speaking about the move Jordan said: “It’s a fresh start for me and I’m really looking forward to a new challenge. It’s a bit of an uncertain time as I haven’t played football for so long so I’m just looking forward to getting back to training next week and enjoying my football again.
“I’m just hoping to work hard and hopefully do all I can to help Annan.”
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Alex Mitchell
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 21/03/1991 (Age 29)
Previous clubs: Workington, Carlise Utd, Gretna 2008
Date signed: 23/01/2020
Career
Goalkeeper Alex is in his third spell at Galabank following a move back from Workington Reds and has made over 160 appearances for the club.
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 to sign for Workington before returning in January 2020.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0
Total appearances: 6
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Tyler Fulton
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Date of Birth: 31/01/1996 (Age 24)
Previous clubs: Eastfield AFC, Falkirk
Date signed: 02/10/2020
Career
Defender Tyler joins the club from Cumbernauld Amateur side Eastfield AFC where he has spent the past few seasons. Previously he was capped at Scotland Youth level while playing his youth football at Falkirk.
Speaking about his move move Tyler said: “I’m looking forward to getting back playing football again and delighted to get another chance at League football. Peter and Darren were a big reason on why I wanted to join Annan and I hope I can take the chance that has been given to me.”
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Cammy Clark
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Left Sided
Previous clubs: Livingston, Queens Park
Date signed: 01/02/2020
Career
Cammy initially joined the club on loan from Queens Park. He initially started his youth football with Motherwell aged before moving to Partick Thistle three years later. He has since had moves to Morton and Livingston before signing with the Queens Park where he has enjoyed 19 first team appearances.
The young full back has represented Scotland at U18 level and scored against Wales at Palmerston last year.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 2
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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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 second season at the club and one of the first names on the mangers team sheet, Matty is comfortable at both Centre Half as well as Right Back.
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: 3Yellow cards: 5
Red cards: 1
Total appearances:
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Peter Watson
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Defender
Date of Birth: 20/08/1986 (Age 34)
Previous clubs: Albion Rovers
Date signed: 01/07/2008
Career
Born and bred in Annan, Peter is the only player left from our inaugural SPFL season 2008/2009.
The big defender holds the club SPFL record for the most appearances with over 320 senior appearances to his name. The Centre Half has been a near ever present over the past ten seasons and continues to challenge for a first team spot.
Peter initially started his senior career at Albion Rovers before moving back to his hometown club.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 8Yellow cards: 33
Red cards: 5
Total appearances:
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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 joined the club back in January 2012 and is now embedded at the heart of the Galabank defence. 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 no nonsense defender has now made over 250 appearances in the Black and Gold scoring over 20 goals.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 26Yellow cards: 26
Red cards: 3
Total appearances:
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Lewis Hunter
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Date of Birth: 01/09/2020 (Age 1)
Previous clubs: East Fife
Date signed:
Career
Midfielder Lewis joined the club after spending last season with SPFL League One side East Fife. The versatile player who can also play at right back started his career as a student with Lowland League side Stirling University.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Jordan Lowdon
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Left Sided
Date of Birth: 24/06/1992 (Age 28)
Previous clubs: Brechin City, Arbroath, Clyde, Elgin City, Stirling Albion
Date signed: 01/07/2020
Career
Left sided defender Jordan joins the club after spending last season with Stirling Albion.
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: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Ross Love
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Left Sided
Previous clubs: Ayr United
Date signed: 30/10/2020
Career
Left sided defender Ross joins on loam from Championship side Ayr United where he has been part of their youth programme.
The big defender will be looking to get more senior game time after making his debut in the 5-1 win over Albion Rovers in the Betfred Group stages.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Mark Docherty
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Date of Birth: 15/05/1988 (Age 32)
Previous clubs: St Mirren, Montrose, Stirling Albion, Brechin City, Alloa Athletic, Stranraer, Dumbarton, East Fife, Forfar Athletic
Date signed: 31/01/2020
Career
Mark Docherty is no stranger to Galabank having previously played for the Black and Golds, helping them reach the play off finals in 2011. The midfielder has signed on a two year deal and will be looking to part his experience on the young Galabank squad.
Docherty brings bags of experience to the team having played with several Scottish clubs, including Alloa Athletic, Stranraer, Dumbarton and East Fife.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 2
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Aaron Splaine
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Date of Birth: 13/10/1996 (Age 25)
Previous clubs: Queen Of The South, Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, Derry City, Europa Point, Bruno's Magpies
Date signed: 29/08/2020
Career
Midfielder Aaron started his youth career at Queen of the South before moving to Kilmarnock. It was here he made his first team debut before following manager Alan Johnston to Dunfermline Athletic. After a leg break ended his season he then moved to Ireland to play with Derry City and his European adventure continued as moved to Gibraltar to play with Europa Point before moving to Bruno’s Magpies.
The talented midfielder will be looking to make an impression at Galabank and help the club propel up the league.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 1
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Jack Purdue
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Previous clubs: Morton, Queens Park
Date signed: 02/10/2020
Career
Striker Jack joins the club after spending last season with Queens Park. Jack started off in the SFA performance schools and it was from here that he signed Greenock Morton.
After making a great start to his Galabank career the diminutive striker suffered an unfortunate injury that will no doubt see him out for the majority of this season but we all look forward to seeing him back in the Black and Gold on his return to fitness.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Owen Moxon
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Previous clubs: Carlisle United, Queen of the South
Date signed:
Career
Midfielder Owen is now in his third season at the club after joining the club from Championship side Queen Of The South.
The central midfielder was part of Carlisle United’s youth system before moving making the move north of the border to Queens.
The energetic midfielder goes from box to box and has a keen eye for goal.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 7Yellow cards: 20
Red cards: 3
Total appearances:
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Harry Emerson
Team: SPFLPosition(s):
Previous clubs:
Date signed: 01/11/2017
Career
Harry has signed up again for 2020/21 season after making his debut last season. Laterally he spent the season on loan at South of Scotland side Lochmaben but returns looking to cement his place in the first team squad.
The left sided player is comfortable in both defence and midfield but is always looking to get forward.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 0Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Kyle Fleming
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Right Sided
Date of Birth: 25/02/2002 (Age 19)
Previous clubs: Dundee
Date signed: 30/06/2020
Career
Attacking midfielder Kyle joins Annan on loan from Championship side Dundee. The right sided midfielder has made an immediate impact scoring two goals in the 5-1 Betfred Cup win over Albion Rovers.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 2Yellow cards: 2
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Nathan Flanagan
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Forward
Date of Birth: 04/05/1997 (Age 23)
Previous clubs: Heart of Midlothian, St Mirren, Raith Roversren,
Date signed: 01/10/2019
Career
Nathan returned to Galabank in October 2019 after initially spending a period on loan at Galabank from St Mirren during the 2016/17 season.
The exciting attacking player started his career in the Heart of Midlothian youth setup before joining St Mirren. After loan spells at Galabank, East Fife and Elgin he then moved to Raith Rovers before making his way back to Galabank.
On his day the winger is unplayable and he’ll be looking to find that consistency to fire Annan Athletic in the right direction.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 7Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Max Wright
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Winger
Previous clubs: Rangers, Alloa Athletic, Stranraer, East Stirlingshire.
Date signed: 31/07/2018
Career
Striker Max links up at Galabank for the third time and he’s made an impressive return scoring 5 goals in 9 appearances.
The diminutive frontman started his career at Alloa Athletic before joining Stranraer then SPFL side East Stirling where he made over 60 appearances. From here he joined Annan before moving to Clyde then back to Galabank. He then left to join Stirling Albion but it’s hoped that he can settle back at the club and keep up the great start he has made.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 15Yellow cards: 2
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Aidan Smith
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Striker
Previous clubs: Queen of the South
Date signed: 01/08/2016
Career
Striker Aidan returns to the club from League One Peterhead. Aidan 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: 43Yellow cards: 3
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Iain Anderson
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Central
Date of Birth: 09/07/1992 (Age 28)
Previous clubs: Lochar Thistle, Gretna 2008, Dalbeattie Star, Cumnock Juniors
Date signed: 06/07/2020
Career
Striker Iain makes his first steps into the professional game after working his way through the pyramid.
The big striker started his career at South of Scotland side Lochar Thistle where he made an instant impression and this earned him a move to Lowland League side Gretna 2008. After a goal laden spell he then moved to Dalbeattie Star. After a successful spell here he then moved to junior side Cumnock before returning to the Islecroft.
The striker was rewarded with a move to Galabank and will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former Star striker Tommy Muir who made an impact with the Galabank faithful.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 1Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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Russell Currie
Team: SPFLPosition(s): Striker
Previous clubs:
Date signed: 01/07/2019
Career
Local lad and young striker Russell Currie joined the club on a two year contract after spending a successful spell in the Queen of the South youth set-up.
Russell’s no stranger to Galabank as he was part of the community football set-up before moving onto Palmerston to develop himself further.
Russell has represented Scotland at schoolboy level and the tall striker will be a handful for any defence with his imposing height and pace.
This Seasons Statistics
Goals: 3Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0
Total appearances:
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