David Barron (footballer)
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David Barron is a Scottish
footballer, who plays in defence for St. Mirren
.
Barron signed for St. Mirren
after being released by Partick Thistle
and rejected by a cash strapped Clyde
team. In his first season at Love Street, a knee injury blighted Barron's season. Nonetheless manager Gus MacPherson
saw potential in him and offered him a new two year contract.
Barron started his first league game for St Mirren in a no score draw against Kilmarnock at Love Street. Despite injury in forcing his substitution at half time, he returned to the first team and scored his first goal against Dumbarton in the Scottish Cup. He managed a to retain his place for the remainder of the season 2007/08 after an injury to David van Zanten
and cemented his place at right-back. After the departure of van Zanten to Hibernian at the end of the season Barron was expected to become first choice right back at St Mirren, however former Falkirk
captain, Jack Ross
was signed in the close season and secured the right back position.
The signing of Jack Ross was compounded by medial ligament damage in his knee saw him out of contention for 11 weeks and limited his outings in the 2008/09 season- not playing a game until the turn of the year. A similar injury to left back Franco Miranda
saw Barron deployed in a variety of defensive positions, until left back Mo Camara
was signed.
Following an injury to Mo Camara before the start of the season 2009/10
in a friendly against Wigan Athletic, Barron secured a first team starting spot at left back. Naturally right footed, Barron's preferred position is to the right of defence however he settled in well at left back and secured his place in St Mirren's team. His versatility in being able to play as a defensive midfielder, left and right full back as well as centre back means he has become an important defender in St Mirren's squad. He returned to his natural right back position towards the end of the season as Steven Robb
returned from injury.
At the end of the 2009/10 season, Barron picked up 4 club awards, including Young Player of the Year.
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...
footballer, who plays in defence for St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
.
Barron signed for St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
after being released by Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
and rejected by a cash strapped Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
team. In his first season at Love Street, a knee injury blighted Barron's season. Nonetheless manager Gus MacPherson
Gus MacPherson
Angus Ian MacPherson is a Scottish former football player and manager. MacPherson played for Kilmarnock for over a decade, making over 350 league appearances. After retiring as a player in 2003, he became manager of St. Mirren, a position he held until May 2010. MacPherson took St...
saw potential in him and offered him a new two year contract.
Barron started his first league game for St Mirren in a no score draw against Kilmarnock at Love Street. Despite injury in forcing his substitution at half time, he returned to the first team and scored his first goal against Dumbarton in the Scottish Cup. He managed a to retain his place for the remainder of the season 2007/08 after an injury to David van Zanten
David van Zanten
David van Zanten is an Irish professional association football player who currently plays for St. Mirren. He was born in Ireland to a Dutch father and an Irish mother...
and cemented his place at right-back. After the departure of van Zanten to Hibernian at the end of the season Barron was expected to become first choice right back at St Mirren, however former Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
captain, Jack Ross
Jack Ross
John James "Jack" Ross is a former Scottish professional footballer who played in defence and midfield.-Early career:Ross had spells as a youth player at Dundee and Forfar Athletic...
was signed in the close season and secured the right back position.
The signing of Jack Ross was compounded by medial ligament damage in his knee saw him out of contention for 11 weeks and limited his outings in the 2008/09 season- not playing a game until the turn of the year. A similar injury to left back Franco Miranda
Franco Miranda
Franco Andrés Miranda is an Argentine footballer who plays for Tiro Federal. He is a left full back.-Career:Miranda signed for St. Mirren in August 2007, on loan from Argentine club CAI. He had returned to Argentina from Sweden, where he was with Helsingborg...
saw Barron deployed in a variety of defensive positions, until left back Mo Camara
Mohammed Camara
Mohammed "Mo" Camara is a Guinean professional footballer. He is a left back and a Guinean international.-Early career:...
was signed.
Following an injury to Mo Camara before the start of the season 2009/10
St. Mirren F.C. season 2009–10
St. Mirren competed for their 4th successive season in the Scottish Premier League after finishing 11th place for season 2008–09, narrowly avoiding relegation on goal difference. It will also be their first full season in their new home ground, since moving from Love Street in January...
in a friendly against Wigan Athletic, Barron secured a first team starting spot at left back. Naturally right footed, Barron's preferred position is to the right of defence however he settled in well at left back and secured his place in St Mirren's team. His versatility in being able to play as a defensive midfielder, left and right full back as well as centre back means he has become an important defender in St Mirren's squad. He returned to his natural right back position towards the end of the season as Steven Robb
Steven Robb
Steven Robb is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a left winger and left back for Thai Port.-Career:...
returned from injury.
At the end of the 2009/10 season, Barron picked up 4 club awards, including Young Player of the Year.