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 | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ballieston U21 | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Albion Rovers | 78 | (0) |
| 2012– | Greenock Morton | 119 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:13, 19 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
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] followed by signing another one-year deal in May 2015 after winning Scottish League One.[6] Another contract renewal followed in October 2015, to tie him to the club until 2018.[7]
Personal life
As well as playing football, Gaston is also a lifeguard at the Time Capsule in Coatbridge.[8]
Honours
Morton
- Scottish League One: Winners 2014–15[9]
- GMFC Player of the Year 2014–15
- SPFL Team of the Year 2014–15[10]
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.
- ↑ "Gaston signs up". Greenock Morton F.C. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (13 October 2015). "Contract joy for Ton keeper Gaston". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (14 May 2013). "New deal was a no-brainer for Gaston". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Greenock Morton claim League 1 title after 3–1 win against Peterhead". Scottish Television. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ↑ Fowler, Craig (3 June 2015). "SPFL Team of the Year". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
