Derek Gaston
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 April 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Greenock Morton | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ballieston U21 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009-2012 | Albion Rovers | 78 | (0) |
| 2012- | Greenock Morton | 81 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:49, 25 April 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Derek Gaston (born 18 April 1987) is a Scottish professional football goalkeeper playing for Greenock Morton.
Gaston previously played for Albion Rovers after moving into the senior game from Baillieston U21.
Outside of football, Gaston works as a part-time lifeguard.
Career
Gaston turned senior with Albion Rovers in 2009, signing from local youth side Baillieston U21.[1]
Gaston earned himself a move to Greenock Morton after excellent performances in the lower divisions which won him the Scottish Football League player of the month for September 2009;[2] a rare prize for a player at that level to win.
He made his fully professional debut against his old club in the Challenge Cup in July 2012.[3]
After playing all but three matches for Morton in his first season, Gaston signed a new one-year deal in May 2013.[4]
In May 2014, he agreed to sign on for a further season.[5]
Personal life
As well as playing football, Gaston is also a lifeguard at the Time Capsule in Coatbridge.[6]
Honours
Albion Rovers
- Scottish Football League Third Division: Runners-Up 2010-11
Morton
- Scottish Football League First Division: Runners-Up 2012-13
References
- ↑ MacKay, Ronnie (9 October 2009). "Del ain’t just a pool player". The Scottish Sun. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ↑ "Goalie Gaston grabs player prize". BBC Sport. 9 October 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ramsdens Cup: Morton 2-0 Albion Rovers". BBC Sport. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (8 May 2013). "Gaston and O'Brien staying with Ton". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (28 May 2014). "Keeper decides to stay". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (14 May 2013). "New deal was a no-brainer for Gaston". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
External links
See also
- Greenock Morton F.C. season 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15
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