Montrose FC Pen Pics

Montrose FC Pen Pics - As of Friday 29th January 2010

Andrew McNeil (Goalkeeper)
Andrew joined Montrose in September after being released by in May by Hibernian A former student at Leith Academy he started his career with Southampton in August 2003. He was a member of Southampton's youth team that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup. After his departure, McNeill signed for Hibernian. McNeil made his debut for Hibs in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline Athletic on 30 December 2006. He played in most of the games between then and the end of the season, including the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final. He lost his place in the team at the start of the 2007-08 season after Hibs signed Yves Makabu-Makalambay. He regained his place, however, later in the season after Makalambay sustained an injury. McNeil produced some good performances in this second period in the team, but lost his place early in the 2008-09 season after Makalambay returned from the Olympics. McNeil was selected Scotland squad for the 2006 UEFA U-19 Championships. He was the first choice goalkeeper as the young Scots reached the final, only to lose 2-1 to Spain. Due to their performance in that competition, Scotland qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosted in Canada. McNeil was selected for all Scotland's matches as they were knocked out in the group phase.

Steven Coutts (Goalkeeper)
Signed a two-year deal at Links Park in the summer after being released from Motherwell. The 19 year old from Inverurie had spent three years at Fir Park. Steven started his career with Dyce Boys Club before having a spell on the books of Rangers. Last appeared in the first team for home fixture against Livingston on October 31st.

fraser stark (Goalkeeper)
17 year old goalkeeper who made his debut against Forfar Athletic in November 2008 as a 16 year old and kept a clean sheet as Montrose won 1 – 0. Has featured on the bench for the first team as well as being the Under 19 goalkeeper. Formerly on the books of Aberdeen. Lives in Stonehaven.

CHRIS HEGARTY (Right Back)
Chris joined Montrose on transfer deadline day in January 2008 from neighbours for an undisclosed fee. Versatile player Chris can play either as a full back or in midfield. The son of former Dundee United player and manager Paul, he started his career with Dundee for whom he appeared in the first team for. He moved to Peterhead in July 2005 before his arrival at Gayfield in the summer. Made his Montrose debut against Albion Rovers on 2nd February 2008. Has slotted in suberbly to a right back role and scored his first goal for the club from the penalty spot against Elgin City on January 10th. Age 24.

FRASER MILLIGAN (Right Back)
Fraser joined Montrose on an emergency temporary transfer from Dundee United in March and made his debut in the 3 – 1 home defeat from Forfar Athletic. Joined the club on a two year deal in June after being released by United. The right sided defender or wide midfielder had been with Dundee United since the age of 12. Age 20.

steven tweed (Player-Manager/Centre half)
36 year old Steven joined Montrose as player/manager in January 2009 from Second Division East Fife whom he captained to the Third Division title in season 2007/2008. Tweed has played professionally for an eclectic mix of clubs. He started his career in Scotland with Hibernian, for whom he made over 100 league appearances. He made his first move abroad in 1996 when he joined Greek side Ionikos. Tweed then returned to the United Kingdom with Stoke City and then Dundee. In 2001, Tweed moved abroad again, this time signing for German club MSV Duisburg . He then moved to J League club Yokoham in 2004, before returning to Scotland with First Division club Livingston in 2006 Tweed then moved to East Fife 2007. Tweed played twice for Scotland at B international level in 1995 featuring in wins against Northern Ireland and Sweden. After joining Montrose he made his debut in the home defeat by Annan Athletic on January 17th. Scored twice in his 16 appearances for Montrose last season.

gordon pope (Left-back/Centre half)
The 20 year old joined Montrose in the summer after spending the final four months of season 2008/09 on loan from Dundee United. He made his debut against Stenhousemuir in the 3 - 1 win at Ochilview in January 2009 and his scored his first goal for the club in the final match of the season against Albion Rovers. He joined Dundee United at the age of 12. A tall, resilient left-sided centre half or full back, Gordon is a superb striker of the ball. He attended Auchinleck Academy. Started his career with Shankly BC. He played regularly for both United's Reserves and Under 19s last season, won his first international cap against Iceland and has been included in the Scotland Under 19 European Championship squad. Gordon hails from the village of Catrine in South Ayrshire. Currently out injured with a broken foot and likely to miss the rest of the season.

Sean Crighton (Defender)
Sean joined Montrose in late June 2009 on a two year deal from St Mirren. He originally joined Montrose on an emergency temporary transfer from St Mirren in time to make his debut against Berwick Rangers on 27th December 2008. After the loan expired new manager Steven Tweed saw enough in Sean to extend the loan until the end of the season. The 18 year old has slotted in well beside Tweed in central defence. Strong in the air and solid on the ground. Has only missed only two matches this season.

Alan Campbell (Centre half)
Spotted playing junior football with Scone Thistle and was quickly snapped up by Arbroath manager John McGlashan spent two seasons with Arbroath having a couple of loan spells with Carnoustie Panmure. After being released by Arbroath he joined Carnoustie in April 2009. Strong and powerful central defender. Age 24.

Sean Fleming (Left Back)
Perth based Sean joined Montrose in May 2009 from Dundee United. The left sided defender/midfielder spent the latter part of last season on loan to Albion Rovers and in fact played against Montrose on the final day of the season. Sean has also had a spell on loan to Peterhead whilst at Tannadice. He is the nephew of former Forfar Athletic legend Ian McPhee. Age 20. Returned to the side after an absence of four months for the Scottish Cup tie against Edinburgh City.

Aaron Sinclair (Left Back)
18 year old left back who made his debut for Montrose on the final day of season 2008/09 after being listed as an unused substitute on six occasions prior to the end of the season. Started his career with Albion Boys Club in Aberdeen before playing for both the Montrose U17 and U19 sides. Could go far in the game.

James Collier (Centre half/Forward)
Montrose based player who started his career as a schoolboy signing with Aberdeen. After being released by the Dons he moved on to Arbroath where he made seven appearances in the Third Division. It then moved on to Carnoustie Panmure for whom he spent third seasons with. James is a versatile player who can play in attack or as a centre half where he spent much of the season playing for Carnoustie Panmure before his move to Links Park in June. Age 23.

Chris Herd (Centre half)
Chris has been with Montrose for a few season’s in the Under 17 and Under 19 squads. Spent last season with Glentanar juniors but returned to Links Park in the summer and was on the bench for the opening fixture at Inverness. Also had a loan spell with Montrose Roselea. Can play in defence or in the middle of the park. Age 19.

HUGH DAVIDSON (Midfield)
Club captain Hugh who joined Montrose in January 2006 from neighbours Arbroath is now the longest serving player at the club. `Scooby` started his career with Dundee United and progressed into their first team after being a schoolboy signing. Has been capped for Scotland at Under 21 level. After leaving Tannadice Hugh had spells with Raith Rovers (loan), Stirling Albion and Forfar Athletic before moving to Gayfield in the summer of 2005. He has been a versatile player at Links Park playing on the right and left flanks as well as in central midfield. Hugh has made over 100 appearances for the club. Picked up the Fans Favourite, Players Player of the Year and Directors Player of the Year trophies for season 2008/09. Age 28.

JOHN MAITLAND (Midfield)
John joined Montrose in 2007 from Inverurie club Colony Boys Club and his form over the year has seen him move from the Under 17’s side through to the first team. He made his first team debut as a substitute against East Stirlingshire in April 2007 and he made a further appearance before the season’s end. Manager Jim Weir handed him a professional contract in the summer of 2007 after his good showings in pre season. Made is full debut for the club at Stenhousemuir in January 2008. A strong powerful midfielder with an eye for goal. John signed a new two year deal with the club in the summer. Age 20.

marek tomana (Midfield)
The Slovakian midfielder joined Montrose on transfer deadline day in August 2009 from Cowdenbeath. Cowden signed Marek from Stirling Albion in July 2008 after the Slovakian playmaker spent an impressive spell on loan at Central Park towards the end season 2007/2008. Tomana joined Stirling Albion in 2006 from Tatran Presov. The 29-year-old midfielder was an influential player in the Forthbank side’s promotion winning team in 2006/07 and picked up the Stirling Albion.com player of the year award for his efforts. He agreed a new contract in October 2008 at Cowdenbeath that saw him train full-time and also join the ground staff but moved to Links Park in search of first team opportunities. Can play in midfield or in the hole in front of the forwards.

Jordan Leyden (Midfield/Forward)
18 year old Jordan has been with Montrose for a few seasons playing in the Under 17 and Under 19 sides. Made his debut as a substitute in the final match of the season 2008/2009 against Albion Rovers. Scored Montrose’s first goal of season 2009/10 against Inverness Caledonian Thistle after coming on as a substitute with a 20 yard lob. A player with pace to burn he can play on the wing or in attack.

John Gemmell (Forward)
Manager Steven Tweed’s summer persuit of Gemmell ended in July when he completed the signing of the forward from Cowdenbeath on a two year deal. The player scored fourteen times last season for Cowdenbeath with four of those goals coming against Montrose. He was also voted the Cowdenbeath Player of the Year. John arrived at Cowdenbeath in June 2008 from Albion Rovers. John commenced his career with Queen’s Park who called him up from Giffnock North in November 2001 and has since played for Partick Thistle, Hamilton Academical (loan), Dumbarton and Bellshill Athletic. Scored a cracking goal on his Montrose debut in a pre season victory over Livingston. Age 24.

STEVEN NICHOLAS (Forward)
The 29-year-old striker joined Montrose in December 2008 after three successful trial matches. Steven started his career with his hometown team Stirling Albion before he got a six-figure move to Premier League Motherwell in 1999. He went on to make sixty appearances for the Steelmen before he returned to Stirling Albion. After leaving Stirling Albion again in 2004 he played for East Fife, Northwich Victoria (loan), Alloa Athletic (loan), Partick Thistle, Stranraer before returning to East Fife where he was part of their championship winning side of 2007/08 and a teammate of Montrose manager Steven Tweed. After leaving Bayview he joined Queen’s Park for whom he played for in Division Two last season. A skillful and pacey player he scored his first Montrose goal in the Scottish Cup victory over Edinburgh City.

PAUL TOSH (Forward)
The 36-year-old striker played and scored for Montrose as a trialist in a 3 –2 defeat to Queen’s Park at Hampden Park in late December 2009. He was signed by manager Steven Tweed and scored twice on his home debut against Stranraer in a 5 – 4 loss. Before joined Montrose, Paul had been playing in the Highland League with champions Cove Rangers. He started his career with his local side Arbroath in 1991 before a move in 1993 to neighbours Dundee who paid a record fee of £120,000 to take him to Dens Park. After scoring 19 goals for the Dark Blues he left for Hibernian in 1997. After struggling to get into the first team under Alex McLeish he was sent out on loan to Partick Thistle and then Exeter City before he moved to Raith Rovers. Paul scored 13 goals over his two seasons at Kirkcaldy but he was released in 2001 and he joined Forfar Athletic. In a six-year spell at Station Park he scored nearly 90 goals before he returned to Gayfield Park in 2007 before his move to Cove Rangers. The former second division player of the year brings some experience to the youthful Links Park squad.

NICK GRAY (Forward)
Nick made his Montrose debut aged 17 as a substitute against Cowdenbeath last season and is now a member of the first team squad as well as turning out in the Under 19 side. Tall striker who is still at school in Aberdeen.

Daryl Nicol (Forward)
18 year old Under 19 striker Daryl made his Montrose debut in the home fixture against Elgin City at the end of April 2008. Daryl has been a regular goalscorer in the Under 19 side and has also had a spell on loan at Montrose Roselea during season 2007/2008. A penalty box player. Daryl’s Dad Derek was a midfield player for Montrose in the 1980’s. Scored a thirty yard wonder strike against Queen’s Park on December 19th and followed it up with a solo goal against Edinburgh City in the Scottish Cup.

RYAN STEWART (Forward)

Ryan has progressed into the first team squad from the club’s Under 17 side and made his debut as a substitute against neighbours Forfar Athletic in August. Formerly on the books of Albion Boys Club before joining Montrose. Age 19.

MARTIN BOYLE (Forward)
16 year old Under 17 striker who has been rewarded with his form this season with two substitute appearances for the first team against Annan Athletic and Stranraer without taking to the field. The Northfield Academy pupil in Aberdeen has been selected for the Scottish Schoolboy Under 18 squad this season.