Joe Chalmers Explained

Joe Chalmers
Full Name:Joseph Chalmers[1]
Height:1.88m
Birth Date:1994 1, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:Dunfermline Athletic
Clubnumber:8
Position:Left-Back/Midfielder
Youthyears1:2004–2013
Youthclubs1:Celtic
Years1:2012–2015
Clubs1:Celtic
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Falkirk (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2017
Clubs3:Motherwell
Caps3:25
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2019
Clubs4:Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps4:70
Goals4:4
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Ross County
Caps5:14
Goals5:3
Years6:2020–2022
Clubs6:Ayr United
Caps6:40
Goals6:1
Clubs7:Dunfermline Athletic
Years7:2022–
Caps7:50
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2009–2010
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16[2]
Nationalyears2:2010–2011
Nationalcaps2:15
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17[3]
Nationalyears3:2012–2013
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:2
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19[4]
Nationalyears4:2012
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalteam4:Scotland U20[5]
Nationalyears5:2014–2016
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalteam5:Scotland U21[6]
Club-Update:00:49, 20 March 2022 (UTC)
Ntupdate:19:32, 10 September 2016 (UTC)

Joseph Chalmers (born 3 January 1994)[7] is a Scottish footballer who plays as a left-back or midfielder for club Dunfermline Athletic. He previously played for Celtic, Falkirk, Motherwell, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Ross County and Ayr United.

Career

Celtic

Raised in Cambuslang and a pupil at Trinity High School, Rutherglen,[8] Chalmers joined Celtic at the age of 10 and went on to progress through the youth ranks at the club's academy.[9] Along with four other youngsters, he signed his first professional contract in December 2011.[10] A member of the club's under-20 side,[11] on 25 August 2012, he made his senior debut for Celtic, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, replacing Emilio Izaguirre.[12]

On 31 January 2014, Chalmers signed for Falkirk on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season.[13] He made his Falkirk debut at left-back in a 2–0 defeat to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on 8 February 2014.[14] In his spell at Falkirk, he made a total of 11 appearances. He was injured for the Bairns Scottish Premiership play-off campaign, meaning his last appearance came in a 3–1 home win against Alloa on 3 May 2014.[15] Afterwards, he returned to Celtic.[16]

After his return, Chalmers was given another chance under new manager, Ronny Deila. However, multiple injuries such as persistent groin and hip problems reduced his playing time much further.[9] At the end of the 2014–15 season, Chalmers was released by the club.[9]

Motherwell

On 4 June 2015, Chalmers signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on a two-year contract.[17] Upon signing for the club, he said the move might not have happened had Motherwell lost to Rangers in the play-offs.[18] [19] He made his debut on 1 August 2015, in a 1–0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[20] He was released by the club in May 2017, at the end of his contract.[21] [22]

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

On 13 July 2017, Chalmers signed a two-year contract for Scottish Championship club Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[23] [24] He scored his first career goal versus Queen of the South in a 3–1 win, in which the ball rolled over the line after being deflected around the box by the defenders.

Ross County

On 20 May 2019, Chalmers left Inverness and joined their bitter rivals, Ross County, making the list of a few players to have "crossed the bridge".[25]

Ayr United

In September 2020, Chalmers joined Ayr United on a two-year deal.[26]

Dunfermline Athletic

On 24 January 2022, Chalmers joined Dunfermline Athletic for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract.[27]

International career

Chalmers represented Scotland at under-16, under-17, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic2012–13Scottish Premier League2010000030
2013–14Scottish Premiership0000000000
2014–150000000000
Celtic Total2010000030
Falkirk (loan)2013–14Scottish Championship110000000110
Motherwell2015–16Scottish Premiership170002000190
2016–1780104000130
Motherwell Total250106000320
Inverness Caledonian Thistle2017–18Scottish Championship34420405[28] 1455
2018–1936071404[29] 0511
Inverness Total704918091966
Ross County2019–20Scottish Premiership143005000193
Ayr United2020–21Scottish Championship240215000311
2021–22161002011192
Ayr United Total401217011503
Dunfermline Athletic2021-22Scottish Championship1600000001600
2022-23Scottish League One34030402[30] 0430
Dunfermline Total500304020600
Career total212816230012227012

Honours

Celtic

2012–13

Inverness CT

2017–18[31]

Dunfermline Athletic

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph Chalmers . . scottishfa.co.uk . 25 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170227150934/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scotland_fixture_archive.cfm?page=2886 . 27 February 2017 . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Joseph Chalmers U16 Squad . . scottishfa.co.uk . 25 August 2012.
  3. Web site: Joseph Chalmers U17 Squad . . scottishfa.co.uk . 25 August 2012.
  4. Web site: Joseph Chalmers U19 Squad . . scottishfa.co.uk . 25 August 2012.
  5. Web site: Joseph Chalmers U20 Squad . . scottishfa.co.uk . 25 August 2012.
  6. Web site: Joseph Chalmers U21 Squad. Scottish Football Association. scottishfa.co.uk. 11 March 2014.
  7. Web site: Joe Chalmers . . BBC Sport . 25 August 2012 . 23 November 2011 . https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20111123225459/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/bsp/hi/football/statistics/players/c/chalmers_478192.stm . dead .
  8. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/football-cambuslang-boy-selected-represent-2556930.amp Football: Cambuslang boy selected to represent Scotland
  9. News: Joe Chalmers looks to follow Andy Robertson's example as he signs on at Motherwell. The Herald Scotland. 5 June 2015. 13 June 2015.
  10. Web site: New deals for Next Gen kids. Video Celts Website. 25 December 2011. 13 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150613210044/http://videocelts.com/2011/12/blogs/younghoops/new-deals-for-next-gen-kids. 13 June 2015. live.
  11. Web site: U20s :: The Players . . celticfc.net . 25 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120808235231/http://www.celticfc.net/team_u20s . 8 August 2012 . dmy-all .
  12. Web site: Inverness v Celtic . . BBC Sport . 25 August 2012 . 25 August 2012.
  13. Web site: Bairns net Chalmers before deadline. falkirkfc.co.uk. 31 January 2014. 31 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140204010143/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/bairns-net-chalmers-before-deadline/. 4 February 2014 . live.
  14. News: Queen of the South 2 – 0 Falkirk. BBC Sport. 8 February 2014. 13 June 2015.
  15. News: Falkirk 3 -1 Alloa Athletic. BBC Sport. 3 May 2014. 13 June 2014.
  16. News: Kingsley joins Jay at Swansea City. Falkirk Herald. 30 June 2014. 13 June 2015.
  17. News: Motherwell sign Joe Chalmers from Scottish champions Celtic. Sky Sports. 4 June 2015. 13 June 2015.
  18. News: Joe Chalmers says preserving top-flight status was key to his Motherwell move. Sky Sports. 5 June 2015. 13 June 2015.
  19. News: Celtic youth product out to show he's top-flight quality at Motherwell. STV Sport. 4 June 2015. 13 June 2015.
  20. Web site: Inverness CT 0–1 Motherwell. BBC Sport. Dowden. Martin. 1 August 2015. 1 August 2015.
  21. Web site: Motherwell: Eight first-team players to exit Fir Park this summer. BBC Sport. 22 May 2017. 1 June 2017.
  22. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-celtic-kid-joe-chalmers-10630145.amp Former Celtic kid Joe Chalmers opens up on life without a club after Motherwell exit
  23. Web site: Another ICTFC signing. Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.. 13 July 2017.
  24. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/1568150/fraser-and-chalmers-to-be-friendly-foes-in-highland-derby/ Marcus Fraser and Joe Chalmers to be friendly foes in Highland derby
  25. Web site: Joe Chalmers: Ross County to sign Inverness CT player. BBC Sport. 20 May 2019. 14 July 2019.
  26. Web site: Wilson. Stuart. 2020-09-15. Kerr bags sixth summer signing as Ayr continue to strengthen. 2022-01-24. Daily Record. en.
  27. Web site: Pars snap up midfielder Chalmers from Championship rivals. 2022-01-24. Dunfermline Press. en.
  28. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  29. appearances in the Premiership play-offs
  30. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  31. Web site: Dumbarton 0–Inverness CT. BBC Sport. Crawford. Kenny. 24 March 2018. 29 April 2018.
  32. https://spfl.co.uk/news/dunfermline-athletic-win-cinch-league-1