Ricky Gillies
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Ricky Gillies is a Scottish professional footballer. Before joining St.Mirren FC, he played his trade with Barrhead Boys Club, up until the age of 15. He is most notable for his career with St. Mirren.
An attacking midfielder, Gillies was regarded as one of the most promising youngsters in Scotland when he came into the first team at St Mirren. He attracted considerable interest from other clubs in both Scotland and England during his first spell at the club before a move to Aberdeen
in 1997 for £400,000.
He was awarded a testimonial in 2002, and left for Partick Thistle in 2005. He spent a year as player-coach in New Zealand with Bobby Gould
at Hawksbay United before returning to Scotland with Stranraer
in 2007.
He is currently Managing Director of Soccer Innovation, which helps players to merge their studies and football with a Soccer Scholarship in the USA. The company also runs soccer camps throughout the year.
An attacking midfielder, Gillies was regarded as one of the most promising youngsters in Scotland when he came into the first team at St Mirren. He attracted considerable interest from other clubs in both Scotland and England during his first spell at the club before a move to Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
in 1997 for £400,000.
He was awarded a testimonial in 2002, and left for Partick Thistle in 2005. He spent a year as player-coach in New Zealand with Bobby Gould
Bobby Gould
Robert Anthony "Bobby" Gould is an English former footballer and manager.-Playing career:Born in Coventry, Gould started his career at Coventry City, making his debut for the club whilst still an apprentice at the age of 16. He did not sign professional until June 1964...
at Hawksbay United before returning to Scotland with 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 2007.
He is currently Managing Director of Soccer Innovation, which helps players to merge their studies and football with a Soccer Scholarship in the USA. The company also runs soccer camps throughout the year.