Mark Docherty
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mark John Docherty | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Full-back/midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Dumbarton | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2008 | St Mirren | 1 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Montrose (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2008–2009 | Stirling Albion | 29 | (3) |
| 2009–2011 | Brechin City | 45 | (4) |
| 2011 | → Annan Athletic (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Alloa Athletic | 58 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Stranraer | 33 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Alloa Athletic | 32 | (2) |
| 2015– | Dumbarton | 34 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:46, 1 May 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.
Personal life
Outside of football Mark currently works in a Childrens Non Secure Unit in Plains Airdrie as a social support worker.
References
- ↑ "Buddies duo head out to Montrose". BBC Sport. 3 March 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Former boxer Docherty makes St Mirren debut". Paisley Daily Express. 1 April 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Stirling secure three new faces". BBC Sport. 22 August 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Harty one of four Brechin deals". BBC Sport. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Hughes desperate to keep Hibernian vice-captain Murray at Easter Road". The Press & Journal. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ "Latest News". Annan Athletic FC. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ "Hartley adds two squad". Alloa Athletic F.C. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/player-availability--mark-docherty/
- ↑ Lindsay, Clive. "Scottish League One ins and outs summer 2013". Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Manager adds 4 more". Alloa Athletic F.C. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Docherty departs with heavy heart". Scottish Professional Football League. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Keen to make his Mark at the Sons". dumbertonfootballclub.com. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
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