Chris Doig
Encyclopedia
Christopher Ross "Chris" Doig (born Dumfries
, 13 February 1981), is a Scottish
professional Association footballer who plays as a central defender. He currently plays for Pelita Jaya in the Indonesian Super League
.
, Doig signed school boy terms with local club Queen of the South
as a youngster. Also at Queens as a school boy at the same time was Colin McMenamin
. Graduating from Queens youth program Doig played four league games for the Dumfries side.
before him, who played for Queen of the South, he also joined Nottingham Forest
. At Forest, Doig played 77 games scoring one goal. He enjoyed a successful spell on loan in 2003 at Northampton Town
. This was remembered by Northampton and in 2005 Doig moved South to join them.
when he took charge on 2 January 2007, due to Scott McGleish
, former club captain, being transfer listed. Shortly before the match against Huddersfield Town
in April 2007, Doig came third in the clubs player of the year awards, behind Jason Crowe
and Mark Bunn
. Doig has penned a two year contract that expired in 2009. He was released at the end of the 2008–09 season.
n side Pelita Jaya.
Dumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
, 13 February 1981), is a Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional Association footballer who plays as a central defender. He currently plays for Pelita Jaya in the Indonesian Super League
Indonesian Super League
Indonesia Super League is the highest level of Liga Indonesia. ISL is a professional competition for football clubs in Indonesia. This competition is managed by PT Liga Indonesia, under supervision of the Football Association of Indonesia...
.
Queen of the South
A defenderDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, Doig signed school boy terms with local club Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
as a youngster. Also at Queens as a school boy at the same time was Colin McMenamin
Colin McMenamin
Colin McMenamin is a Scottish professional Association footballer who usually plays as a striker but has also played in midfield...
. Graduating from Queens youth program Doig played four league games for the Dumfries side.
Nottingham Forest
In 1997, like Neil MartinNeil Martin
Neil Martin is a Scottish former football player, who scored 100 league goals in both Scotland and England and won three full international caps for Scotland in the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his strength, power, bravery and commitment, Martin scored consistently in a journeyman career...
before him, who played for Queen of the South, he also joined Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
. At Forest, Doig played 77 games scoring one goal. He enjoyed a successful spell on loan in 2003 at Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
. This was remembered by Northampton and in 2005 Doig moved South to join them.
Northampton Town
Doig was retained as club captain by Stuart GrayStuart Gray
Stuart Allan Gray is an American/Panamanian former professional basketball player. At 7'0" tall, he played at the center position....
when he took charge on 2 January 2007, due to Scott McGleish
Scott McGleish
Scott McGleish is an English footballer, who currently plays for Npower League Two side Bristol Rovers.-Career:...
, former club captain, being transfer listed. Shortly before the match against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
in April 2007, Doig came third in the clubs player of the year awards, behind Jason Crowe
Jason Crowe
Jason William Robert Crowe is an English footballer who plays as a right back for Northampton Town...
and Mark Bunn
Mark Bunn (footballer)
Mark John Bunn is an English footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers as a goalkeeper in the Premier League.-Northampton Town:...
. Doig has penned a two year contract that expired in 2009. He was released at the end of the 2008–09 season.
Central Coast Mariners
On June 23, 2009 he signed a two-year deal with the Central Coast Mariners.Pelita Jaya
Doig left the Mariners after no regular game time in the 2010-2011 season. He has since signed with IndonesiaIndonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n side Pelita Jaya.