Mark Docherty

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Mark Docherty
Personal information
Full name Mark John Docherty
Date of birth (1988-05-15) 15 May 1988
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position Defender / midfielder
Club information
Current team
Dumbarton
Number 3
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2008 St Mirren 1 (0)
2007Montrose (loan) 9 (1)
2008–2009 Stirling Albion 29 (3)
2009–2011 Brechin City 45 (4)
2011Annan Athletic (loan) 18 (0)
2011–2013 Alloa Athletic 58 (4)
2013–2014 Stranraer 33 (0)
2014–2015 Alloa Athletic 32 (2)
2015– Dumbarton 46 (5)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:46, 19 November 2016 (UTC).


Mark John Docherty (born 15 May 1988) is a Scottish footballer, who currently plays for Dumbarton in the Scottish Championship.

Career

Born in Bellshill, Docherty began his career with St Mirren and had a loan spell with Montrose in 2007.[1] He made his St Mirren début coming on as a substitute in the 2–0 win over Gretna on 29 March 2008.[2]

He joined Stirling Albion in August 2008,[3] but was released at the end of the 2008–09 season. He then joined Brechin City on a short-term contract[4] and in January 2010 his deal with the club was extended by a further 18-months.[5] On 31 January 2011, he moved to Annan Athletic on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.[6]

Docherty joined Alloa Athletic in July 2011,[7] helping the club to consecutive promotions before being released in May 2013.[8] He then signed for Stranraer in the summer of 2013.[9] On 29 May 2014, Docherty rejoined Alloa Athletic.[10][11]

Docherty joined Scottish Championship side Dumbarton in June 2015.[12] He scored his first goal for the club direct from a corner against former club Alloa His second also came direct from a corner in a 1–0 win over Livingston. He renewed his contract in June 2016 for another season[13] He scored the winner from the penalty spot in a 1–0 victory over Dundee United for the Sons in August 2016, his third penalty conversion for the club in two games.[14]

Personal life

Outside of football Mark currently works in a Childrens Non Secure Unit in Plains Airdrie as a social support worker.

References

  1. "Buddies duo head out to Montrose". BBC Sport. 3 March 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  2. "Former boxer Docherty makes St Mirren debut". Paisley Daily Express. 1 April 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  3. "Stirling secure three new faces". BBC Sport. 22 August 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  4. "Harty one of four Brechin deals". BBC Sport. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  5. "Hughes desperate to keep Hibernian vice-captain Murray at Easter Road". The Press & Journal. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  6. "Latest News". Annan Athletic FC. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  7. "Hartley adds two squad". Alloa Athletic F.C. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  8. http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/player-availability--mark-docherty/
  9. Lindsay, Clive. "Scottish League One ins and outs summer 2013". Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  10. "Manager adds 4 more". Alloa Athletic F.C. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  11. "Docherty departs with heavy heart". Scottish Professional Football League. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  12. "Keen to make his Mark at the Sons". dumbertonfootballclub.com. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  13. Findlay, Alan. "SPARKY AGREES NEW DEAL". Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  14. Crawford, Kenny. "Dumbarton 1-0 Dundee United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
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