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John Stewart (footballer)
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John Stewart is a Scottish
footballer currently playing for Bo'ness United
.
. He was a regular in Aberdeen's reserve team; however, he found opportunities in the first team hard to come by. His best known moment in his time with the Dons was a late winner against Celtic.
In July 2007, Stewart was banned from the club's pre-season trip to the Netherlands following a breach of discipline.
Stewart joined Queen of the South
in January 2008 on loan. After joining the fray as a sub for the injured Stephen Dobbie
, he scored the winner for Queens in their 4–3 victory in the semi finals of the Scottish Cup
against Aberdeen to take Queens to the final for the first time in their 89-year history. He also set up Paul Burns to put QoS 2-1 up in the same game. Stewart also scored in an earlier round against Greenock Morton and made a late substitute appearance in the final against Rangers
.
on the first day of the January transfer window in 2009. However his contract with County was terminated by the club on the last day of the Summer 2009 transfer window. His only goal for the club was Ross County's 1000th league goal since entering the Scottish Football League
.
in October 2009, and scored a goal against Clyde
, which resulted in him signing a short term contract with the club. He also scored the only goal in a re-arranged league encounter against Brechin City
at Balmoor on 13 October 2009.
on a free transfer in January 2010. He scored 12 goals in 49 appearances for Clyde, until he was not offered a new contract and left the club in May 2011.
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...
footballer currently playing for Bo'ness United
Bo'ness United F.C.
Bo'ness United F.C. are a Scottish junior football club, based in the town of Bo'ness. They are currently members of the Scottish Junior Football Association's East Region Super League....
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Aberdeen
Stewart, who began his career with AberdeenAberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. He was a regular in Aberdeen's reserve team; however, he found opportunities in the first team hard to come by. His best known moment in his time with the Dons was a late winner against Celtic.
Falkirk
On 31 August 2006, he joined for an undisclosed, five-figure transfer fee.In July 2007, Stewart was banned from the club's pre-season trip to the Netherlands following a breach of discipline.
St Johnstone and Queen of the South loans
On 18 July 2007 he was loaned to St. Johnstone for six months.Stewart joined Queen of the South
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...
in January 2008 on loan. After joining the fray as a sub for the injured Stephen Dobbie
Stephen Dobbie
Stephen Dobbie is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Swansea City.Dobbie began his career with Rangers in 2002, but did not play in a first team match. He had more opportunities at Hibernian, whom he joined in 2003 and then St. Johnstone whom he joined, initially on loan, in 2005....
, he scored the winner for Queens in their 4–3 victory in the semi finals of the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
against Aberdeen to take Queens to the final for the first time in their 89-year history. He also set up Paul Burns to put QoS 2-1 up in the same game. Stewart also scored in an earlier round against Greenock Morton and made a late substitute appearance in the final against 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...
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Ross County
He joined Ross CountyRoss County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
on the first day of the January transfer window in 2009. However his contract with County was terminated by the club on the last day of the Summer 2009 transfer window. His only goal for the club was Ross County's 1000th league goal since entering 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...
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Peterhead
Stewart appeared as a trialist for PeterheadPeterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C. are a football club based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division, following promotion in the 2004–05 season.Their home ground is Balmoor in Peterhead, with a capacity of 4,000...
in October 2009, and scored a goal against 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...
, which resulted in him signing a short term contract with the club. He also scored the only goal in a re-arranged league encounter against 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...
at Balmoor on 13 October 2009.
Clyde
He signed for ClydeClyde 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 a free transfer in January 2010. He scored 12 goals in 49 appearances for Clyde, until he was not offered a new contract and left the club in May 2011.