Greg Ross Explained

Greg Ross
Birth Date:2 May 1987
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Right/left back / midfield
Years1:2004–2010
Caps1:126
Goals1:3
Years2:2008–2009
Clubs2:Cowdenbeath (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Valur
Caps3:22
Goals3:0
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Forfar Athletic
Caps4:52
Goals4:2
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:Stenhousemuir
Caps5:42
Goals5:0
Years6:2013–2016
Clubs6:Penicuik Athletic
Caps6:94
Goals6:11
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Cowdenbeath
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Years8:2016–2018
Clubs8:Tynecastle
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Scotland U21[1]
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Greg Ross (born 2 May 1987) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a right back.

Early life and education

Ross was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Ross joined the Dunfermline Athletic youth initiative when he was 14.

Career

He debuted at 17 years and 202 days against Kilmarnock in 2004, becoming the youngest ever player to start a SPL match for the Pars.[2] On 26 November 2005, Ross scored the only goal as Dunfermline sensationally beat Celtic at Celtic Park. He was sent on loan to Third Division side Cowdenbeath in September 2008, after undergoing two knee operations in 15 months.[3] Ross made a winning start to his loan deal, helping the Fife side to beat Berwick Rangers 2–1.[4]

Ross was released by the Pars on 2 May 2010 and signed for Icelandic club Valur the following week.

Ross returned to Scotland in 2011, signing for Forfar Athletic. He moved to Stenhousemuir in the 2012 summer transfer window,[5] but was released by the club at the end of the season after making 33 appearances.[6] In July 2013, Ross signed for SJFA East Super League side Penicuik Athletic.[7] Ross returned to professional football in June 2016, signing for Scottish League Two side Cowdenbeath who he previously had a short loan spell with whilst at Dunfermline.[8] Ross spent four months with the Blue Brazil before joining East of Scotland Football League side Tynecastle.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scotland U21 Player Greg Ross . Fitbastats.com. 25 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Dunfermline Ath 4-1 Kilmarnock. BBC Sport. 7 January 2008 . 20 November 2004.
  3. Web site: Bamba on his way back to the SPL. The Courier. 1 September 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120229145617/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2008/09/01/sportstory11897027t0.asp. 29 February 2012.
  4. Web site: Ross makes winning start to loan. BBC . 14 September 2008. 14 September 2008.
  5. News: Scottish Division Two ins and outs. BBC Sport. BBC. 7 August 2012. 7 August 2012.
  6. News: Released Players. Stehousemuirfc. 10 May 2013. 10 May 2013.
  7. Web site: Penicuik title 'would be as good as Hampden' . . 9 May 2014 . 4 January 2016.
  8. Web site: New Cowdenbeath manager Liam Fox makes triple signing . Darren . Johnstone . Deadline News . Capital City Press . 24 June 2016 . 28 December 2016.
  9. Web site: The club are delighted to announce the signing of ex Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Forfar and Stenhousemuir defender Greg Ross ⚽️ . Tynecastle FC Twitter . 10 November 2016 . 28 December 2016.