Laurie Ellis
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Laurie Ellis is a Scottish
professional footballer who currently plays for Raith Rovers.
Ellis began his senior career with Kirkcaldy
side , whom he joined from capital amateur side .
He has played for Raith on three separate occasions, interrupted by spells in Paisley
with as well as with part timers and .
in the Scottish First Division
. Ellis made over 90 appearances for the club and scored his first league goal for Raith Rovers on 25 November 2000 in their defeat to Ayr United
.
Ellis remained at the Kirkcaldy
side until 2003 when he left to sign for St. Mirren
He made his début for St. Mirren on 2 August 2003 against Queens Park
in the Scottish League Challenge Cup
and stayed with St. Mirren for two seasons before leaving at the end of the 2004–05 season
after his contract with St. Mirren expired. After being released by St. Mirren, Ellis returned to his former club Raith Rovers, making his second début for the club on July 30, 2005 against Elgin City
in the Scottish League Challenge Cup. He stayed at Rovers for a season before moving to their local rivals Cowdenbeath
to team up with former St. Mirren team mate Mixu Paatelainen
Ellis made his début for Cowdenbeath on 5 August 2006 against Alloa Athletic
in the Scottish Second Division
featuring in all but four of Cowdenbeath's games throughout the 2006–07 season
where he scored six goals for the club. At the end of the season he returned to playing in the First Division
after signing for newly promoted side Stirling Albion
on June 1, 2007. Ellis made his début for Stirling on 4 August 2007 against Partick Thistle
.
In May 2008, he returned to his first club Raith Rovers after just one season at the Forthbank Stadium
. Laurie made his 250th appearance for the club in August 2010. On the 15th October 2011 Laurie played his 300th game for Raith Rovers, scoring in a 2-0 win over Partick Thistle.
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 currently plays for Raith Rovers.
Ellis began his senior career with Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. The town lies on a shallow bay on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth; SSE of Glenrothes, ENE of Dunfermline, WSW of Dundee and NNE of Edinburgh...
side , whom he joined from capital amateur side .
He has played for Raith on three separate occasions, interrupted by spells in Paisley
Paisley
Paisley is the largest town in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland and serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area...
with as well as with part timers and .
Career
Ellis's started his career with Raith Rovers where he made his début on 12 December 1998 against Greenock MortonGreenock 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 the Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
. Ellis made over 90 appearances for the club and scored his first league goal for Raith Rovers on 25 November 2000 in their defeat to 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...
.
Ellis remained at the Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. The town lies on a shallow bay on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth; SSE of Glenrothes, ENE of Dunfermline, WSW of Dundee and NNE of Edinburgh...
side until 2003 when he left to sign for St. Mirren
St. 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...
He made his début for St. Mirren on 2 August 2003 against Queens Park
Queen's Park F.C.
Queen's Park Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club are currently the only amateur club in the Scottish League; their amateur status is reflected by their motto, Ludere Causa Ludendi – to play for the sake of playing.Queen's Park are the oldest...
in the Scottish League Challenge Cup
Scottish League Challenge Cup
The Scottish Football League Challenge Cup, commonly known as the Scottish Challenge Cup, is a knockout football cup competition organised by the Scottish Football League. Entry is open to the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League and from 2011 the two highest ranked clubs of the Highland...
and stayed with St. Mirren for two seasons before leaving at the end of the 2004–05 season
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...
after his contract with St. Mirren expired. After being released by St. Mirren, Ellis returned to his former club Raith Rovers, making his second début for the club on July 30, 2005 against Elgin City
Elgin City F.C.
Elgin City Football Club are a semi-professional football team based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Third Division....
in the Scottish League Challenge Cup. He stayed at Rovers for a season before moving to their local rivals Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
to team up with former St. Mirren team mate Mixu Paatelainen
Mixu Paatelainen
Mika-Matti Petteri "Mixu" Paatelainen is a former Finnish international football player and the current manager of the Finnish national team, having started the role in April 2011...
Ellis made his début for Cowdenbeath on 5 August 2006 against 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....
in the Scottish Second Division
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
featuring in all but four of Cowdenbeath's games throughout 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...
where he scored six goals for the club. At the end of the season he returned to playing in the First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
after signing for newly promoted side Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
on June 1, 2007. Ellis made his début for Stirling on 4 August 2007 against 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 May 2008, he returned to his first club Raith Rovers after just one season at the Forthbank Stadium
Forthbank Stadium
Forthbank Stadium is a football stadium in Stirling, Scotland. It is the home ground of Stirling Albion. The stadium has a capacity of 3,808. The pitch size is 110 x 74 yards....
. Laurie made his 250th appearance for the club in August 2010. On the 15th October 2011 Laurie played his 300th game for Raith Rovers, scoring in a 2-0 win over Partick Thistle.
Raith Rovers
- Scottish Second Division: 2
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- 2002–03Scottish Second Division 2002-03The 2002-03 Scottish Second Division was won by Raith Rovers who, along with second placed Brechin City, were promoted to the First Division. Stranraer and Cowdenbeath were relegated to the Third Division.-Table:-Attendances:...
, 2008–092008-09 in Scottish footballThe 2008–09 season was the 112th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first season in the top-flight since the 1988–89 season, after being promoted as First Division champions the...
- 2002–03