Jon Scullion Explained

Jon Scullion
Birth Date:16 March 1995
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:Kilbirnie Ladeside
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:St Mirren
Years1:2014–2017
Caps1:26
Goals1:2
Years2:2017–
Caps2:?
Goals2:?
Years3:2020-2021
Clubs3:Yoker Athletic (loan)
Caps3:?
Goals3:?
Club-Update:17 June 2022

Jon Scullion (born 16 March 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kilbirnie Ladeside, having previously played for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

Career

Scullion started his career with Paisley side St Mirren before joining their local rivals Greenock Morton in 2014. He made his debut away at Stenhousemuir in September 2014.[1]

He signed an extension to his original deal in May 2015 which contracted him to the club until January 2016.[2] In December 2015, Scullion was offered an extension until the end of the season.[3]

In May 2016, Scullion received another six-month deal with the club.[4] This was extended further towards the end of December to take him to the end of the season.[5] At the end of his deal, Scullion's contract was not renewed and he left the club in May 2017.[6]

After failing to win a contract at Lowland Football League side East Kilbride, Scullion joined Ayrshire Junior side Kilbirnie Ladeside in August 2017.[7]

In season 2020–21, Scullion had a loan spell at Yoker Athletic.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Greenock Morton2014–15League One91100000101
2015–16Championship8100221[9] 0113
2016–1790003010130
Greenock Morton total262105220344
Kilbirnie Ladeside2017–18West of Scotland Super League
Premier Division
Career total262105220344

Honours

Morton

Winners 2014–15[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Stenhousemuir 2–1 Morton. Scottish Professional Football League. 27 September 2014. 25 July 2015.
  2. News: Ton agree three deals and release six in Cappielow reshuffle. Evening Times. 16 May 2015. 9 June 2015. Christopher. Jack.
  3. News: Scullion set for loan move as new Morton deal tabled. Greenock Telegraph. Newsquest. 15 December 2015. 16 December 2015. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  4. News: Player news – three confirmed . Greenock Morton F.C. . 3 May 2016 . 4 May 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160324174226/http://gmfc.net/News/ . 24 March 2016 . dmy-all .
  5. News: Jon Scullion signs until the end of the season . Greenock Morton F.C. . 22 December 2016 . 22 December 2016 . Jonathan . Mitchell . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161223064208/http://gmfc.net/2016/12/22/jon-scullion-signs-until-the-end-of-the-season/ . 23 December 2016 .
  6. Web site: Player contracts update . Jonathan . Mitchell . Greenock Morton F.C. . 15 May 2017 . 15 May 2017.
  7. Web site: Linnvale's Jon Scullion aims for full-time return after moving to Junior side Kilbirnie Ladeside. Clydebank Post. 2 September 2018. 31 August 2017. Adam Thomas. Newsquest.
  8. Web site: Jon Scullion. Yoker Athletic F.C.. YouTube. 4 November 2020. 17 June 2022.
  9. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  10. News: Greenock Morton claim League 1 title after 3–1 win against Peterhead. Scottish Television. 2 May 2015. 15 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095128/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/morton/319243-greenock-morton-claim-league-1-title-after-3-1-win-against-peterhead/. 4 March 2016. dead.
  11. News: Morton Under-20s crowned champions. Greenock Telegraph. 29 March 2016. 30 March 2016. Jonathan. Mitchell.