Willie Dyer

Willie Dyer
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Dyer
Date of birth25 February 1987
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionLeft back
Club information
Current team
Dundee
Number3
Youth career
St. Johnstone
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2004–2008St. Johnstone12(0)
2007Brechin City (loan)9(0)
2008–2010Brechin City76(2)
2010–2012Raith Rovers64(1)
2012–2013Greenock Morton24(0)
2013–Dundee41(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:55, 1 May 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

William "Willie" Dyer (born 25 February 1987 in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays for Dundee. He has previously played for St. Johnstone, Brechin City, Raith Rovers and Greenock Morton.

Career

Dyer began his career at St. Johnstone, progressing through the club's youth ranks.

In September 2007, he went on loan to Brechin City.[1] He returned to Saints in December after making nine appearances for Brechin. He made a permanent move to Brechin in January 2008.[2]

On 20 May 2010, he was confirmed as a new signing for Raith Rovers on a 2-year full-time deal.[3]

Dyer signed for Greenock Morton in May 2012, under freedom of contract.[4] His contract expired in May 2013.

On 5 June 2013, Dyer signed for Dundee along with fellow former Morton player Peter MacDonald.[5] Dyer made his debut for the club in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup, in a 1–0 win over Alloa Athletic, where he came on for Kevin McBride in the 79th minute.[6] He soon made his league debut in a 0–0 draw against Raith Rovers.[7] After making twenty-four appearances in all competitions, as Dundee won the Scottish Championship and promotion to the Scottish Premiership, Dyer signed a two-year contract extension.[8]

Career statistics

As of 1 May 2015[9][10][11]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St. Johnstone 2004–05 7000000070
2005–06 3000000030
2006–07 1020103[12]070
2007–08 1000002030
Total 120201050200
Brechin City 2007–08[13] 9000000090
161100000171
2008–09 3512[14]0203[15]0421
2009–10 250302000300
Total 852604030982
Raith Rovers 2010–11 301103010351
2011–12 340002020380
Total 641105030731
Greenock Morton 2012–13 240501010310
Dundee 2013–14 210002030260
2014–15 200201000230
Total 410203030490
Career total 22631601401502713

Honours

Greenock Morton
Dundee

References

  1. "Brechin take Saints' Dyer on loan". BBC Sport. 22 September 2007.
  2. "Dyer makes Brechin move permanent". BBC Sport. 19 January 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  3. "New Signings Confirmed". Raith Rovers F.C. 20 May 2010.
  4. Tait, Chris (10 May 2012). "Ton sign Raith defender". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  5. "Two sign up at Dens". Dundee F.C. Archived from the original on 20 May 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  6. "Ramsdens Cup: Dundee book place in second round with win at Alloa". BBC Sport. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  7. "Championship: Raith Rovers 0 - 0 Dundee". SPFL Official Website. 24 August 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  8. "Dyer set to sign new Dundee deal". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  9. "Willie Dyer career stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  10. "Willie Dyer career stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  11. "Willie Dyer player profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  12. Includes 1 Challenge Cup appearance not recorded on Soccerbase. "Morton 3-2 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  13. Note: Dyer made 9 appearances on loan for the club before signing permanently on 19 January 2008
  14. Includes 1 Scottish Cup appearance not recorded on Soccerbase. "Scottish Cup: Rampant Brechin stormn through". The Scotsman. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  15. Includes 1 Challenge Cup appearances not recorded on Soccerbase. "Brechin City 0-1 East Fife". BBC Sport. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2015.

External links

See also

Greenock Morton F.C. season 2012-13