Kevin Cuthbert
Encyclopedia
Kevin Cuthbert is a Scottish
goalkeeper who has signed for Ayr United
after playing for Greenock Morton
.
Cuthbert started his career at St. Johnstone, where he played from 1998 until his release a decade later.
. He remained in goal for the following two games, after which Main returned only to break his leg. Instead of turning to Cuthbert again, then-manager Sandy Clark
brought in Alan Miller
on loan from Blackburn Rovers
as cover. Later that same season, in which St. Johnstone lost their Scottish Premier League
status, Cuthbert was given a seven-game run of starts and impressed many along the way.
Cuthbert started the 2002–03 season
between the goalposts but lost it for a three-month spell after Main had recovered from his broken limb. Main however, was sold to Livingston
and the manangement at St. Johnstone then brought in Craig Nelson
during the 2003–04 season
to replace the gap left by Main. However Cuthbert's performances kept him in favour for all but seven games.
When John Connolly brought in Rangers
' young goalkeeper Allan McGregor
on loan in 2004–05
, Cuthbert had to settle for a place on the bench for the majority of the season.
For the first part of the 2006–07 season
, Owen Coyle
opted to go with new signing Bryn Halliwell
. Cuthbert's hopes of challenging the Englishman
for the starting jersey were set back after the former broke his finger in training, an injury that required surgery. He returned to action in the new year, making his first start in a 2–1 win over Clyde
on Boxing Day
.
On 31 March 2007, Cuthbert was given a straight red card in a 2–1 loss to Livingston
at McDiarmid Park
, resulting in his missing two out of St. Johnstone's four remaining league games.
In May 2008, after ten years at McDiarmid Park, Cuthbert did not renew his contract with the club. Cuthbert went on trial at Queens
before he joined Greenock Morton
in August 2008.
On December 27, 2008, Cuthbert received the second straight red card of his career when against Airdrie United
following a poor back pass by Chris Smith
he brought down the attacker (Simon Lynch
), to conceded a penalty in a game Morton lost 1–0 at Almondvale Stadium.
Cuthbert despite playing almost every game in the 2008–2009 season, found that Morton's first contract offer to be of an unacceptable nature.
Towards the end of May, Cuthbert was tied down to a new two year contract. He was released in May 2011, after the club had secured their First Division status for the next season.
After his release, Cuthbert signed for newly promoted Ayr United
, whom he had been linked with in January.
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...
goalkeeper who has signed for Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
after playing for Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
.
Cuthbert started his career at St. Johnstone, where he played from 1998 until his release a decade later.
Career
Cuthbert made his St. Johnstone debut in September 2001 after an injury to Alan MainAlan Main
Alan David Main is a Scottish football goalkeeper.Main made his debut in the Highland Football League aged just fifteen and went on to a professional career exceeding twenty years. He has played for Dundee United, Cowdenbeath, East Stirlingshire, St. Johnstone, Livingston, Gretna and Ayr United...
. He remained in goal for the following two games, after which Main returned only to break his leg. Instead of turning to Cuthbert again, then-manager Sandy Clark
Sandy Clark
Alexander "Sandy" Clark is a former professional football player and currently a pundit for BBC Scotland. He was a centre forward....
brought in Alan Miller
Alan Miller (footballer)
Alan John Miller is an English former professional football goalkeeper.Miller began as an apprentice at Arsenal in 1984. With them he won the FA Youth Cup in 1988, and won four caps for the England under-21 team...
on loan from Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
as cover. Later that same season, in which St. Johnstone lost their 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...
status, Cuthbert was given a seven-game run of starts and impressed many along the way.
Cuthbert started the 2002–03 season
2002-03 in Scottish football
The 2002–03 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won on goal difference by Rangers by a single goal over Celtic. Both Rangers and Celtic qualified for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League and...
between the goalposts but lost it for a three-month spell after Main had recovered from his broken limb. Main however, was sold to 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...
and the manangement at St. Johnstone then brought in Craig Nelson
Craig Nelson (footballer)
Craig Nelson is a Scottish professional football goalkeeper who currently plays for Brechin City of the Scottish Football League Second Division....
during the 2003–04 season
2003-04 in Scottish football
The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA...
to replace the gap left by Main. However Cuthbert's performances kept him in favour for all but seven games.
When John Connolly brought in 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...
' young goalkeeper Allan McGregor
Allan McGregor
Allan James McGregor is a Scottish association footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Rangers and the Scotland national team...
on loan 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...
, Cuthbert had to settle for a place on the bench for the majority of the season.
For the first part of the 2006–07 season
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
, Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle
Owen Columba Coyle is a Scottish-born Irish international former professional player and professional association football manager . He is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers....
opted to go with new signing Bryn Halliwell
Bryn Halliwell
Bryn Stephen Halliwell is an English goalkeeper, playing for Sauchie.Halliwell started his career in the youth team at London side Wimbledon, before moving in the Scottish Football League with Clyde...
. Cuthbert's hopes of challenging the Englishman
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
for the starting jersey were set back after the former broke his finger in training, an injury that required surgery. He returned to action in the new year, making his first start in a 2–1 win over 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...
on Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth nations. In Ireland, it is recognized as...
.
On 31 March 2007, Cuthbert was given a straight red card in a 2–1 loss to 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...
at McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park is a football stadium in Perth, Scotland, the home ground of St. Johnstone FC. It has an all-seated capacity of 10,673.-History:...
, resulting in his missing two out of St. Johnstone's four remaining league games.
In May 2008, after ten years at McDiarmid Park, Cuthbert did not renew his contract with the club. Cuthbert went on trial at Queens
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...
before he joined Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in August 2008.
On December 27, 2008, Cuthbert received the second straight red card of his career when against Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
following a poor back pass by Chris Smith
Chris Smith (footballer born 1988)
Chris "Junior" Smith is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender, currently playing for First Division side Ayr United....
he brought down the attacker (Simon Lynch
Simon Lynch (footballer)
Simon Lynch is a former Scottish professional footballer who ended his career at Stenhousemuir.-Early career:...
), to conceded a penalty in a game Morton lost 1–0 at Almondvale Stadium.
Cuthbert despite playing almost every game in the 2008–2009 season, found that Morton's first contract offer to be of an unacceptable nature.
Towards the end of May, Cuthbert was tied down to a new two year contract. He was released in May 2011, after the club had secured their First Division status for the next season.
After his release, Cuthbert signed for newly promoted Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
, whom he had been linked with in January.
See also
- Greenock Morton F.C. season 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-112010–11 Greenock Morton F.C. seasonSeason 2010–11 saw Greenock Morton compete in their fourth consecutive season in the First Division, having successfully defeated Ayr United on the last day of the 2009–10 season.-May:...