Gerry Britton
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Gerard Joseph "Gerry" Britton (born 20 October 1970 in Glasgow
) is a Scottish
former footballer
who played as a striker
. His most recent role in football was as assistant manager to Ian McCall
at Partick Thistle.
, making two league appearances and spending time on loan with Reading
, where he played the same amount games before beginning the first of two spells at Partick Thistle
in 1992. In two years at Firhill, Britton played in over sixty league matches, scoring fifteen times before moving to Dundee
. Again, this was to be the first in two spells at a club for Britton, and he managed a similar record at Dens Park
before signing for Dunfermline Athletic
in 1996. Britton managed thirteen league goals in his first season at East End Park
, helping The Pars to fifth place in the league. The following season, Britton only appeared in around half as many matches and scored just three times as the club finished eighth. In 1998-99
, Britton began the season in the first team but after just one goal by mid-November
, had a month on loan with Raith Rovers
, where he scored once in five matches. He returned to the Dunfermline team in December
but with only more goal all season, found himself released in the summer.
Britton joined Second Division champions Livingston
in June
and played in around half the club's league fixtures, scoring five times. The following season, he played slightly fewer matches but scored a hat-trick in his final appearance as Livi won the First Division. Rather than move back into the Premier League
, Britton stayed in the First Division by returning to Partick, who had just clinched the Second Division title. Britton hit twelve goals in the league as The Jags won a second successive title, ensuring he also won a second successive First Division title.
Partick finished in tenth place in 2002-03
with Britton netting five league goals. In December
the following season, Britton was appointed co-manager with Derek Whyte
but the pair could not prevent Thistle from relegation. In 2004-05
, Britton played once – in September
– before being dismissed from Thistle in January 2005. After training with Motherwell
, Britton signed a short-term deal in March
, making three substitute appearances towards the end of the season. Britton then had a short second spell with Dundee at the start of 2005-06
, combining his playing duties with an assistant manager role, before having his contract terminated in August
. Britton, who had been acting as caretaker manager, joined Brechin City
a week later and played out the season with them.
At the end of the season, Britton left Brechin to become manager of Stranraer
Britton made his last senior appearance in November 2006 as an 85th-minute substitute but under his leadership, Stranraer finished in the relegation play-off place and were relegated after losing to East Fife
. In January 2008, with the team lying third, Britton won the Third Division Manager of the Month award for December but resigned just a month later to return to Partick for the third time as assistant manager.
King of Spain(2002 - present)
Glasgow
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) is a Scottish
Scotland
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former footballer
Football (soccer)
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who played as a striker
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...
. His most recent role in football was as assistant manager to Ian McCall
Ian McCall
Ian Holland McCall is a Scottish former footballer and is currently without a job having resigned as the manager of First Division side Partick Thistle.-Playing career:...
at Partick Thistle.
Career
"Sailor" Gerry Britton, the King of Spain, began his career with CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, making two league appearances and spending time on loan with Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
, where he played the same amount games before beginning the first of two spells at 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...
in 1992. In two years at Firhill, Britton played in over sixty league matches, scoring fifteen times before moving to 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...
. Again, this was to be the first in two spells at a club for Britton, and he managed a similar record 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...
before signing for Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
in 1996. Britton managed thirteen league goals in his first season at East End Park
East End Park
East End Park is a football stadium situated in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland with a seating capacity of 11,380.The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Premier League side, Dunfermline Athletic F.C. It currently comprises four stands: East Stand, Main Stand, SGM Stand and the Norrie...
, helping The Pars to fifth place in the league. The following season, Britton only appeared in around half as many matches and scored just three times as the club finished eighth. In 1998-99
1998-99 in Scottish football
The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.-Summary:The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.Rangers were...
, Britton began the season in the first team but after just one goal by mid-November
November 1998
November 1998 was a month with thirty days.The following events also occurred during the month:...
, had a month on loan with Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
, where he scored once in five matches. He returned to the Dunfermline team in December
December 1998
December 1998 was a month with thirty-one days.The following events also occurred during the month:...
but with only more goal all season, found himself released in the summer.
Britton joined Second Division champions Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
in June
June 1999
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and played in around half the club's league fixtures, scoring five times. The following season, he played slightly fewer matches but scored a hat-trick in his final appearance as Livi won the First Division. Rather than move back into the 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...
, Britton stayed in the First Division by returning to Partick, who had just clinched the Second Division title. Britton hit twelve goals in the league as The Jags won a second successive title, ensuring he also won a second successive First Division title.
Partick finished in tenth place in 2002-03
Scottish Premier League 2002-03
The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won by Rangers.As league champions, Rangers qualified for the UEFA Champions League, with runners-up Celtic also qualifying...
with Britton netting five league goals. In December
December 2003
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the following season, Britton was appointed co-manager with Derek Whyte
Derek Whyte
Derek Whyte is a former Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, Middlesbrough, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle. He also won twelve caps for Scotland during his 18 year playing career. He participated at Euro 92, Euro 96 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.Whyte joined Celtic on 14 May 1985 as a 16 year...
but the pair could not prevent Thistle from relegation. In 2004-05
2004-05 in Scottish football
The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...
, Britton played once – in September
September 2004
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– before being dismissed from Thistle in January 2005. After training 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...
, Britton signed a short-term deal in March
March 2005
'March 2005': ← – January 2005 – February 2005 – March – April 2005 – May 2005 – June 2005 – July 2005 – August 2005 – September 2005 – October 2005 – November 2005 – December 2005 – →...
, making three substitute appearances towards the end of the season. Britton then had a short second spell with Dundee at the start of 2005-06
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
, combining his playing duties with an assistant manager role, before having his contract terminated in August
August 2005
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. Britton, who had been acting as caretaker manager, joined Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
a week later and played out the season with them.
At the end of the season, Britton left Brechin to become manager of 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:...
Britton made his last senior appearance in November 2006 as an 85th-minute substitute but under his leadership, Stranraer finished in the relegation play-off place and were relegated after losing to East Fife
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
. In January 2008, with the team lying third, Britton won the Third Division Manager of the Month award for December but resigned just a month later to return to Partick for the third time as assistant manager.
Partick Thistle
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- 2001-02
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