Greig Spence
Encyclopedia
Greig Spence is a Scottish
professional footballer who plays for Hamilton Academical
, on loan from Celtic
, as a striker.
breaking into the first team at the age of 15. He moved to Celtic
in August 2009 for a six-figure fee, having scored four goals in nineteen appearances for Alloa in the Scottish Football League
.
Spence missed the first half of the 2010–11 season
through injury but came back to score in the 2011 Scottish Youth Cup Final
.
On 16 July 2011, Spence scored for Celtic's development squad
in a 2–1 loss to Partick Thistle
.
In August 2011, Spence signed a loan deal with Hamilton Academical
, until January 2012.
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 who plays for Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
, on loan from Celtic
Celtic 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...
, as a striker.
Career
Spence started his career at Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic F.C.
Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division....
breaking into the first team at the age of 15. He moved to Celtic
Celtic 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...
in August 2009 for a six-figure fee, having scored four goals in nineteen appearances for Alloa in the Scottish Football League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
.
Spence missed the first half of the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Celtic F.C. season
The 2010–11 season was the 122nd season of competitive football by Celtic.-Overview:Celtic began the 2010–11 pre-season by signing Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley and defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Cha Du-Ri on free transfers, while Daryl Murphy and Efraín Juárez signed for undisclosed fees...
through injury but came back to score in the 2011 Scottish Youth Cup Final
2011 Scottish Youth Cup Final
The 2011 Scottish Youth Cup Final was the final match of the 2010–11 Scottish Youth Cup, the 27th season of the Scottish Youth Cup. It was played by the U19 sides of Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers.-Celtic:...
.
On 16 July 2011, Spence scored for Celtic's development squad
Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads
As well as the Celtic first team, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the club also have reserve and under-19 sides.-Reserve team:Celtic Reserves are the reserve team of Celtic. The team mainly consists of Under-19 players at the club and fringe first team players...
in a 2–1 loss to 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 August 2011, Spence signed a loan deal with Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
, until January 2012.
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Alloa Athletic Alloa Athletic F.C. Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.... |
2008–09 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
2009–10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Total | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 5 | |
Celtic Celtic 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... |
2009–10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010–11 2010–11 Celtic F.C. season The 2010–11 season was the 122nd season of competitive football by Celtic.-Overview:Celtic began the 2010–11 pre-season by signing Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley and defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Cha Du-Ri on free transfers, while Daryl Murphy and Efraín Juárez signed for undisclosed fees... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2011–12 2011–12 Celtic F.C. season The 2011–12 season is the 123rd season of competitive football by Celtic.- June :Several former youth academy players left during the month of June. The most notable being Paul McGowan who went to fellow Scottish Premier League side St. Mirren after his contract expired. Ryan Conroy was released by... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Hamilton Academical Hamilton Academical F.C. Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have... (loan) |
2011–12 2011–12 Hamilton Academical F.C. season Hamilton Academical will compete in the Scottish First Division having been relegated from the SPL during season 2010-11. They will also compete in the Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Ramsdens Challenge Cup... |
11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
Career total | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 8 |