Rory Loy
Encyclopedia
Rory James Loy is a Scottish
professional
association football player who is currently playing for the English League One club Carlisle United.
in on the 19th of March 1988 and grew up in the town of Stranraer
and the village of Sandhead
, he attended Sandhead Primary School and Stranraer Academy
.
in 2004 before being snapped up by Rangers
in 2006. In October 2007, Loy signed a one year extension to his Rangers contract to remain at Ibrox
until the summer of 2009. In March 2009 having impressed on loan, Loy signed a further two year extension to his Rangers contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011.
He is a striker who made his first team debut in a Scottish Premier League
match against Inverness CT
on 1 November 2008, coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute.
on loan until 26 January 2009. This was later extended till the end of the season.
on a six month loan deal.
side Carlisle United
announced the signing of Loy on a permanent deal from Rangers
on a two and a half year deal. Loy was secured for an undisclosed fee.
debut against Northern Ireland
in November 2008. He gained four further caps at this level in 2009 against Albania
, Austria
, Belarus
and Azerbaijan
. Loy scored a goal in the 4-0 win against Azerbaijan.
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
Professional sports
Professional sports, as opposed to amateur sports, are sports in which athletes receive payment for their performance. Professional athleticism has come to the fore through a combination of developments. Mass media and increased leisure have brought larger audiences, so that sports organizations...
association football player who is currently playing for the English League One club Carlisle United.
Early life
Rory was born in DumfriesDumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
in on the 19th of March 1988 and grew up in the town of Stranraer
Stranraer
Stranraer is a town in the southwest of Scotland. It lies in the west of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.Stranraer lies on the shores of Loch Ryan on the northern side of the isthmus joining the Rhins of Galloway to the mainland...
and the village of Sandhead
Sandhead
Sandhead is a small village in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. It overlooks Luce Bay, 7 miles south of Stranraer. The old main road, named "Main Street", runs through the village, but the A716 now bypasses it with a narrow and twisting carriageway...
, he attended Sandhead Primary School and Stranraer Academy
Stranraer Academy
Stranraer Academy is a secondary school in the town of Stranraer in South West Scotland, it serves the area of Stranraer, the Rhins, and parts of the Machars....
.
Rangers
Loy began his career with 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 2004 before being snapped up by 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...
in 2006. In October 2007, Loy signed a one year extension to his Rangers contract to remain at Ibrox
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium located on the south side of the River Clyde, on Edmiston Drive in the Ibrox district of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Rangers and has an all-seated capacity of 51,082...
until the summer of 2009. In March 2009 having impressed on loan, Loy signed a further two year extension to his Rangers contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011.
He is a striker who made his first team debut in a 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...
match against Inverness CT
Inverness 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...
on 1 November 2008, coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute.
Dunfermline Athletic
In December 2008, he joined Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline 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....
on loan until 26 January 2009. This was later extended till the end of the season.
St. Mirren
On 29 January 2010, Loy joined St. MirrenSt. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
on a six month loan deal.
Carlisle United
On 28 January 2011, English League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
announced the signing of Loy on a permanent deal from 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 a two and a half year deal. Loy was secured for an undisclosed fee.
International career
Loy made his Scotland U21Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
debut against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
in November 2008. He gained four further caps at this level in 2009 against Albania
Albania national under-21 football team
The Albania national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
, Austria
Austria national under-21 football team
The Austria national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Austria and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association....
, Belarus
Belarus national under-21 football team
The Belarus national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Belarus and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years.-History:...
and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan national under-21 football team
The Azerbaijan national under-21 football team are a feeder team to the Azerbaijan Senior team.- UEFA U-21 Championship Record:* 2002: Did not qualify. Finished 5th of 6 in qualification group....
. Loy scored a goal in the 4-0 win against Azerbaijan.