Steven Black (footballer) explained

Steven Black
Birth Date:1992 6, df=y
Birth Place:Dumfries, Scotland
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Dalbeattie Star
Youthyears1:2003–2009
Youthclubs1:Queen of the South
Years1:2009–2013
Clubs1:Queen of the South
Caps1:21
Goals1:0
Years2:2010
Clubs2:Gretna 2008 (loan)
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Annan Athletic (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2013–2017
Clubs4:Annan Athletic
Caps4:82
Goals4:2
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Gretna 2008
Years6:2020–
Clubs6:Dalbeattie Star
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:Scotland U18
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:15:00, 28 May 2021 (UTC)
Ntupdate:18:45, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

Steven Black (born 17 June 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Dalbeattie Star.[1]

Early life

Black was born in Dumfries, and attended Annan Academy as a pupil in Dumfries and Galloway.[2]

Career

Club career

Black joined Queen of the South's youth set-up at eleven years old.[2] After progressing through the youth set-up, Black signed a modern apprenticeship contract in May 2009, having already represented his country at schoolboy level.[3]

In 2010, Black was on loaned out to Gretna 2008 and during his loan spell he even played in goal versus Hawick Royal Albert, due to an injury to the keeper and all substitutes were already utilised.[4]

On 26 March 2011, Black debuted for the Doonhamers first-team in a 4–1 home league win versus Stirling Albion as an 83rd-minute substitute.[5] On 26 April 2011, Black started his first match for Queens a month later versus Ross County alongside David Lilley in central defence in a 1–0 defeat.[6] Black won the under-19's Players' Player of the season award in June 2011.[7]

On 4 March 2013, Black was loaned out to Annan Athletic for one month.[8] On 22 June 2013, Black returned to the Black and Golds, this time on a permanent deal.[9] Black then spent four seasons with the Galabankies before signing for Lowland League club Gretna 2008 in June 2017, after previously being out on loan at Raydale Park whilst being a Queen of the South player.

On 14 February 2020, Black signed for Lowland League club Dalbeattie Star.

International career

Black was selected for the Scotland international schools squad in January 2011 for the Schools Centenary Internationals.[2] Black played for Scotland's under-18 national team on four occasions versus Northern Ireland, England, Australia and Wales.[10]

Honours

Queen of the South

2012–13[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dalbeattie Star is delighted to announce that centre back Steven Black has signed on for the rest of the season.. Club. Dalbeattie Star Football. 2020-02-14. @dalbeattiestar. en. 2020-02-14.
  2. News: Scotland call up for Steven . . Scottish & Universal Newspapers Limited . 21 January 2009 . 3 December 2011 .
  3. News: Chisholm keeps five lead players . . Scottish & Universal Newspapers Limited . 27 May 2009 . 3 December 2011 .
  4. News: Gretna hammer Hawick . . Scottish & Universal Newspapers Limited . 27 May 2009 . 3 December 2011 .
  5. News: Queen of the South 4 – 1 Stirling Albion . qosfc.com . 26 March 2011 . 3 December 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402034455/http://qosfc.com/new_report.aspx?fixtureid=164 . 2 April 2012 . dmy-all .
  6. News: Queen of the South 0 – 1 Ross County . qosfc.com . 26 April 2011 . 3 December 2011 .
  7. News: Queens under 19s awards . . Scottish & Universal Newspapers Limited . 8 June 2011 . 3 December 2011 .
  8. News: Steven Black Heads to Annan for a Month. qosfc.com. 4 March 2013. 20 September 2013.
  9. News: PLAYER UPDATES. annanathleticfc.com. 22 June 2013. 20 September 2013.
  10. News: THEY REPRESENTED THEIR COUNTRY . qosfc.com . 3 December 2011 .
  11. Web site: Queen Of The South vs Partick Thistle. Scottish Challenge Cup Final.. Sky Sports. 7 April 2013 . 1 April 2021.