Garry Hay
Encyclopedia
Garry Hay is a Scottish
professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League
club Kilmarnock
.
He grew up in a Kilmarnock housing area named New Farm Loch
and attended James Hamilton Academy
school.
in 1995 and made his debut against Rangers
on the opening day of the 1999–2000
season. Hay scored two goals in his second game for Kilmarnock against Aberdeen
. He started his career mainly as a left midfielder, but eventually moved to a more defensive role.
Hay, who has had several stints as Kilmarnock team captain, enjoyed his testimonial year during the 2009–10 season.
Hay is affectionately known as 'Hooky' amongst fans and team mates.
at Rugby Park
on 6 December 2005, when the Scots ran out 2–0 victors.
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 footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club 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 grew up in a Kilmarnock housing area named New Farm Loch
New Farm Loch
The large New Farm Loch estate to the North-East of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland and was created in the late 1960s by a number of builders to accommodate the growing population of Kilmarnock.-The Newfarm loch:...
and attended James Hamilton Academy
James Hamilton Academy
James Hamilton Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational, comprehensive school which means that it is open to all boys and girls who live in the area which the school serves. It is located in Sutherland Drive, Kilmarnock, , East Ayrshire....
school.
Club career
Hay signed for KilmarnockKilmarnock 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...
in 1995 and made his debut against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
on the opening day of the 1999–2000
1999-00 in Scottish football
The 1999–2000 season was the 103rd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:-Scottish First Division:-Scottish Second Division:...
season. Hay scored two goals in his second game for Kilmarnock against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. He started his career mainly as a left midfielder, but eventually moved to a more defensive role.
Hay, who has had several stints as Kilmarnock team captain, enjoyed his testimonial year during the 2009–10 season.
Hay is affectionately known as 'Hooky' amongst fans and team mates.
International career
Hay received international recognition when he was capped by Scotland B for a game against PolandPoland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
at Rugby Park
Rugby Park
Rugby Park is a football stadium situated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock. It was first used in 1899 and is the home of Kilmarnock F.C..It underwent a major redevelopment in 1994–95, becoming an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 18,128...
on 6 December 2005, when the Scots ran out 2–0 victors.