Dougie Imrie
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Douglas "Dougie" Imrie is a Scottish
football
forward
currently playing for Scottish side Hamilton. Imrie can play as either a forward or a winger, being used to great effect in both positions during his Clyde career. He has played at amateur, junior and senior level.
. He made 139 appearances for them, scoring 79 goals. He had previously played locally at boys club, youth and amateur level with Milton and Lesmahagow teams.
signed him for Clyde
in the January transfer window of 2006. Imrie made his debut in the 5–0 victory over Stranraer
in the Scottish First Division. Imrie's first goal for Clyde was one to remember, a spectacular overhead volley from the edge of the area against Queen of the South
. His next goal was also one to remember, as he scored the winner against Dundee
at Dens Park
with a goal from just over 30 yards.
In September 2006, Imrie was involved in a collision with Hamilton Academical
player Ross McCabe, in which Imrie jumped out of the way of McCabe's tackle, and landed awkwardly on McCabe's neck. McCabe needed emergency assistance on the pitch, and had to retire from football as a result of an underlying heart condition that doctors discovered whilst treating him for the injury sustained in the accident.
Imrie's last Clyde goal was scored in his final game, in a 3–2 defeat against rivals Hamilton Academical on 26 January 2008. The goal was a free kick from 25 yards out.
moving for a transfer fee of £45,000, depending on appearances.
Imrie settled in fairly well at Caley Thistle and registered two assists in a game against Gretna
and scored his first goal, a free kick in a home game against Kilmarnock
. He made his last appearance for Caley in a 1–0 win against Airdrie United.
for close to £25,000 on 1 February 2010 and made his debut in the Lanarkshire Derby with Motherwell
on 6 February. In the first month after Hamilton's relegation, Imrie won the SFL Player of the Month award for August 2011.
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...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
forward
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
currently playing for Scottish side Hamilton. Imrie can play as either a forward or a winger, being used to great effect in both positions during his Clyde career. He has played at amateur, junior and senior level.
Lanark United
Imrie's first club was junior side Lanark UnitedLanark United F.C.
Lanark United Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Lanark, South Lanarkshire. Nicknamed the Yowes, they were formed in 1920 , and play at Moor Park...
. He made 139 appearances for them, scoring 79 goals. He had previously played locally at boys club, youth and amateur level with Milton and Lesmahagow teams.
Clyde
Imrie stepped up to the senior game when Graham RobertsGraham Roberts (footballer)
Graham Paul Roberts is a retired English footballer who played for numerous clubs, mainly in a defensive role...
signed him for 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...
in the January transfer window of 2006. Imrie made his debut in the 5–0 victory over Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
in the Scottish First Division. Imrie's first goal for Clyde was one to remember, a spectacular overhead volley from the edge of the area against 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...
. His next goal was also one to remember, as he scored the winner against Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
at Dens Park
Dens Park
Dens Park is a football stadium located on Dens Road in Dundee, Scotland. The stadium is the home of Dundee F.C. and has a capacity of 12,085...
with a goal from just over 30 yards.
In September 2006, Imrie was involved in a collision with Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
player Ross McCabe, in which Imrie jumped out of the way of McCabe's tackle, and landed awkwardly on McCabe's neck. McCabe needed emergency assistance on the pitch, and had to retire from football as a result of an underlying heart condition that doctors discovered whilst treating him for the injury sustained in the accident.
Imrie's last Clyde goal was scored in his final game, in a 3–2 defeat against rivals Hamilton Academical on 26 January 2008. The goal was a free kick from 25 yards out.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
On 31 January 2008 he signed a two and half year deal with Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
moving for a transfer fee of £45,000, depending on appearances.
Imrie settled in fairly well at Caley Thistle and registered two assists in a game against Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
and scored his first goal, a free kick in a home game against Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
. He made his last appearance for Caley in a 1–0 win against Airdrie United.
Hamilton Academical
Imrie signed for Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
for close to £25,000 on 1 February 2010 and made his debut in the Lanarkshire Derby with Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
on 6 February. In the first month after Hamilton's relegation, Imrie won the SFL Player of the Month award for August 2011.
See also
- Clyde F.C. season 2005-06Clyde F.C. season 2005-06In season 2005-06, Clyde competed in their sixth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Graham Roberts was appointed as new manager, after Billy Reid left to join Hamilton Academical. Roberts appointed ex-Celtic player Joe Miller as his assistant....
| 2006-07Clyde F.C. season 2006-07In season 2006-07, Clyde competed in their seventh consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Joe Miller was appointed as new manager, after Graham Roberts was dismissed for gross misconduct on a tour of Canada....
| 2007-08Clyde F.C. season 2007-08Season 2007-08 saw Clyde compete in their eighth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry was appointed manager in June 2007, replacing Joe Miller. Hendry resigned in January 2008, and was replaced by John Brown. The clun finished 9th in the division...