Gary Oliver

For the actor, see Gary Oliver (actor).
Gary Oliver
Personal information
Date of birth14 July 1995
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current team
Heart of Midlothian
Number16
Youth career
Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2013–Heart of Midlothian16(1)
2014→ Stenhousemuir (loan)11(2)
National team‡
2013–2014Scotland U194(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 April 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22 March 2014

Gary Oliver (born 14 July 1995)[1] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Championship, as a striker.

Club career

Heart of Midlothian

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Oliver joined Heart of Midlothian. A product of the youth academy, Oliver made his professional debut[2] for Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) in a Scottish League Cup tie against Raith Rovers on 27 August 2013, coming on as a substitute in the 55th minute replacing midfielder Scott Robinson.[3] Four days later, Oliver made his league debut for the club, coming on as substitute for Callum Tapping in the 61st minutes, in a 2-0 loss against Inverness CT[4]

Under the management of Gary Locke, Oliver was among youngsters to have an opportunity in the first team, amid of injury crisis, as a result of Hearts entering administration in June.[5] Oliver ended his first season at the club, making eight appearance, as Hearts would be relegated to the Scottish Championship. His season, however, was overshadowed when he injured his ankle during a match against Inverness CT and sidelined for three weeks.[6] At the end of the season, Oliver was offered a new contract to stay at Hearts.[7] Oliver then signed a one-year contract extension, just weeks after Hearts came out of administration.[8] On 23 August 2014, Oliver scored his first Hearts goal, in a 4-0 win over Raith Rovers.[9]

On 1 September 2014, Oliver joined Scottish League One club Stenhousemuir on loan until 5 January 2015.[10] Ironically, Oliver played against Stenhousemuir six days ago and scored in a 2-1 win.[11] Oliver scored his first goals for the club, in a 4-0 win over Stirling Albion on 19 October 2014.[12] However, on 19 December 2014, Oliver's loan was ended when he was recalled by Hearts, which he made eleven appearance and scoring twice.[13]

International career

In October 2013, Oliver was called up by Ricky Sbragia for the Scotland U19 squad[14] Oliver made his Scotland U19 debut, in a 1-1 draw with Germany U19[15] and then scored his first goal, in a 4-2 win over Switzerland U19.[16]

Career statistics

As of 19 December 2014[17][18]
Club statistics
Club Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Heart of Midlothian 2013–14 80200000100
2014–15 81110020112
Total 151310020202
Stenhousemuir (loan) 2014–15 112000000112
Career total 27 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 32 4

Personal life

Oliver was born in Glasgow and attended Cleveden Secondary School. He is the nephew of former Heart of Midlothian director of football Jim Duffy.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Gary Oliver Biography". hydc.co.uk. Heart of Midlothian Youth Development Committee. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "Hearts win shootout in drama at Stark’s Park". edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Edinburgh Evening News. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Raith Rovers 1 - 1 Hearts". BBC. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2 – 0 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Hearts boss Gary Locke uses youth players to combat injury list". BBC Sport. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "Hearts kid Oliver ruled out for three weeks". edinburghnews.scotsman.com (Edinburgh Evening News). 19 December 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "Gary Oliver all set to sign new Hearts deal". edinburghnews.scotsman.com (Edinburgh Evening News). 22 May 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "SPFL: Scotland Under-19 forward Gary Oliver signs new one-year Hearts deal". Sky Sports. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "Raith Rovers 0-4 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Oliver out on loan". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "Stenhousemuir 1-2 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "League One Round-Up: Binos boss quits after Stenny rout, Loons stay on top thanks to keeper heroics". Daily Record. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "GARY BACK FROM LOAN". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 19 December 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "Scotland Under-19 squad named for Euro qualifiers". Scottish Football Association. 2 October 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  15. ↑ "Scotland U19 1 - 1 Germany U19". Scottish Football Association. 15 October 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  16. ↑ "Young Jambos' national success". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 6 March 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  17. ↑ "Gary Oliver Statistics". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Gary Oliver". Soccerbase. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  19. ↑ "Penalties at Tynecastle". scotsman.com. The Scotsman. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.

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