Scott Vernon
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Scott Malcolm Vernon is an English footballer who currently plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League
club Aberdeen
.
where he was most notable for a goal he scored in the FA Cup
that knocked Premier League team Manchester City
out in the third round. He was a popular player under Iain Dowie
but struggled to find a game with both Brian Talbot
, who loan
ed him to Blackpool
, and then Ronnie Moore
, who swapped him for Blackpool midfielder
Richie Wellens
in 2005.
as he struggled to establish himself. During Blackpool's promotion season in 2006–07, he struggled to nail down a starting place and was third-choice striker behind the prolific Andy Morrell
and Keigan Parker
. In the championship, he managed to score 4 goals, two of which came against Colchester United. Due to the signings of Alan Gow and Steve Kabba
, he found himself pushed out of the team, rejoining Colchester United, this time on a permanent deal.
on a month's loan in March 2009. In October of the same year he went out on loan once again, this time to Gillingham
, before returning after one match after suffering an ankle injury.
Vernon was loaned to Southend United
on 29 January 2010 for the rest of the season, along with Colchester team mate Pat Baldwin
. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Vernon was released by Colchester.
on a free transfer. Vernon made his first start and scored his first goal against Dundee United
on 11 September 2010 with a hooked goal from the middle of the box into the top left hand corner. He then went on to score four goals in his next three appearances for the Dons, with goals against Motherwell
and Rangers
in the league and a double against Raith Rovers
in the League Cup. Vernon scored another double against Hibernian
in a 4–2 victory.
Following the victory against Hibernian, the Dons' hit a poor run of form losing all of their next nine games, which enevitably resulted in the sacking of manager Mark McGhee
. Former Scotland
manager Craig Brown
was brought in as McGhee's successor. Despite the change in managers, Vernon's fine scoring form didn't hinder. Over the Christmas period Vernon scored the winning goal in Craig Brown's first two games as the Dons' new boss. On Boxing Day Vernon in a 2–1 win over Hibernian at Easter Road
and then three days later went on to score a 90th minute winner against Hamilton
.
Vernon continued his scoring form into 2011, scoring braces against East Fife
in the Scottish Cup and against St. Mirren
in the league. He also scored the winning goal against the Paisley outfit when the two clubs met in the Quarter-Final of the Scottish Cup.
Vernon played twice at Hampden
both in the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup semi-finals. The League Cup semi-final saw Vernon score his fourteenth goal of the season in a 4-1 defeat to Celtic
.
Celtic again provided the opposition in the Scottish Cup semi-final, however the Dons' failed to score in a 4-0 defeat to the eventual cup winners. Vernon revealed that he had been playing the season despite having a recurring hernia injury. After seeing Aberdeen move clear of relegation, Vernon announced that he was to have surgery on his injury and would play no further part in Aberdeen's final fixtures. As a result, the Englishman finished his debut season as Aberdeen's top scorer, scoring 15 goals in 42 appearances.
Vernon started the 2011-12 season
as the first choice striker, playing initially alongside Darren Mackie
, but forming a better partnership with Northern Ireland international
Josh Magennis
. Amid high pre-season expectations the Dons' failed to record a goals until their fifth game of the campaign. Vernon added to Robert Milsom
's opener, to give Aberdeen their first victory of the season against Inverness. Vernon then went on to score a hat-trick later in the season against Dunfermline Athletic in a 4-0 win on 30 September.
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
.
Early career
Vernon began his career at Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
where he was most notable for a goal he scored in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
that knocked Premier League team Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
out in the third round. He was a popular player under Iain Dowie
Iain Dowie
Iain Dowie is a former footballer and manager. He is currently without a club. He has previously managed Hull City and Queens Park Rangers and was assistant manager of Newcastle United...
but struggled to find a game with both Brian Talbot
Brian Talbot
Brian Ernest Talbot is an English football manager and former player. His son is Daniel Talbot.-Playing career:...
, who loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
ed him to Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
, and then Ronnie Moore
Ronnie Moore
Ronald David "Ronnie" Moore is an English football manager and former player. He is considered one of the greatest Rotherham United players of all time, and is also considered the best manager Rotherham United have ever had, becoming a club legend. and went on to manage the Millers for seven years...
, who swapped him for Blackpool midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Richie Wellens
Richie Wellens
Richard Paul "Richie" Wellens is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Leicester City.-Manchester United:...
in 2005.
Blackpool
During his first season at Blackpool, Vernon went on loan to Colchester UnitedColchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
as he struggled to establish himself. During Blackpool's promotion season in 2006–07, he struggled to nail down a starting place and was third-choice striker behind the prolific Andy Morrell
Andy Morrell
Andrew Jonathan "Andy" Morrell is an English footballer who is currently player-manager of Wrexham. Initially handed the role on an interim basis after Dean Saunders left to manage Doncaster Rovers, Morrell was given the job until the end of the season after a run of seven wins in nine...
and Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained...
. In the championship, he managed to score 4 goals, two of which came against Colchester United. Due to the signings of Alan Gow and Steve Kabba
Steve Kabba
Sorfitu Tejan "Steve" Kabba is an English professional footballer. He is of Sierra Leonean origin. He plays as a striker for Football League Two side Barnet...
, he found himself pushed out of the team, rejoining Colchester United, this time on a permanent deal.
Colchester United
On 31 January 2008, Vernon signed for Colchester on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. He joined Northampton TownNorthampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
on a month's loan in March 2009. In October of the same year he went out on loan once again, this time to Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
, before returning after one match after suffering an ankle injury.
Vernon was loaned to Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on 29 January 2010 for the rest of the season, along with Colchester team mate Pat Baldwin
Pat Baldwin
Patrick Michael "Pat" Baldwin a footballer, currently playing for Colchester United.-Career:The centre back, signed from Chelsea, won all of Colchester United's player of the year awards for the 2004–05 season including players' player of the year, young player of the year and the fans' player of...
. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Vernon was released by Colchester.
Aberdeen
On 26 July 2010, Vernon signed for AberdeenAberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on a free transfer. Vernon made his first start and scored his first goal against Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
on 11 September 2010 with a hooked goal from the middle of the box into the top left hand corner. He then went on to score four goals in his next three appearances for the Dons, with goals against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
and 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 the league and a double against Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
in the League Cup. Vernon scored another double against Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
in a 4–2 victory.
Following the victory against Hibernian, the Dons' hit a poor run of form losing all of their next nine games, which enevitably resulted in the sacking of manager Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
. Former Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
manager Craig Brown
Craig Brown
Craig Brown may refer to:* Craig Brown , football player and manager* Craig Brown , British critic and satirist* Craig Brown , American curler...
was brought in as McGhee's successor. Despite the change in managers, Vernon's fine scoring form didn't hinder. Over the Christmas period Vernon scored the winning goal in Craig Brown's first two games as the Dons' new boss. On Boxing Day Vernon in a 2–1 win over Hibernian at Easter Road
Easter Road
Easter Road is a football stadium located in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian . The stadium currently has an all-seated capacity of 20,421, which makes it the fifth-largest football stadium in Scotland. Easter Road is also...
and then three days later went on to score a 90th minute winner against Hamilton
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...
.
Vernon continued his scoring form into 2011, scoring braces against East Fife
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
in the Scottish Cup and against 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...
in the league. He also scored the winning goal against the Paisley outfit when the two clubs met in the Quarter-Final of the Scottish Cup.
Vernon played twice at Hampden
Hampden
-Asia/Pacific:* Hampden, New Zealand , North Otago, New Zealand* Hampden Cup , Perth, Western Australia-Europe:* Hampden Park , Glasgow, Scotland* Hampden Park, Eastbourne , East Sussex, England...
both in the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup semi-finals. The League Cup semi-final saw Vernon score his fourteenth goal of the season in a 4-1 defeat 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...
.
Celtic again provided the opposition in the Scottish Cup semi-final, however the Dons' failed to score in a 4-0 defeat to the eventual cup winners. Vernon revealed that he had been playing the season despite having a recurring hernia injury. After seeing Aberdeen move clear of relegation, Vernon announced that he was to have surgery on his injury and would play no further part in Aberdeen's final fixtures. As a result, the Englishman finished his debut season as Aberdeen's top scorer, scoring 15 goals in 42 appearances.
Vernon started the 2011-12 season
2011–12 Aberdeen F.C. season
-Scottish Premier League:-Scottish League Cup:Aberdeen entered the Scottish League Cup in the second round stage, having not qualified for Europe in 2010-11. Darren Mackie scored the only goal of the game, as Aberdeen defeated First Division opponents Dundee...
as the first choice striker, playing initially alongside Darren Mackie
Darren Mackie
Darren Graham Mackie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League. He is currently the club's top Scottish Premier League goalscorer, with 57 goals....
, but forming a better partnership with Northern Ireland international
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
Josh Magennis
Josh Magennis
Joshua Brendan David "Josh" Magennis is a Northern Irish footballer who currently plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen. Having spent the majority of his youth career as a goalkeeper, he switched to striker in 2008 before turning professional in 2009...
. Amid high pre-season expectations the Dons' failed to record a goals until their fifth game of the campaign. Vernon added to Robert Milsom
Robert Milsom
Robert Steven Milsom is an English footballer, currently playing for Aberdeen. He can play in central midfield or on the left wing, although he started his career as a left back.-Fulham:...
's opener, to give Aberdeen their first victory of the season against Inverness. Vernon then went on to score a hat-trick later in the season against Dunfermline Athletic in a 4-0 win on 30 September.
Honours
Blackpool- League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
play-off Final winner: 2006–07
Career statistics
| Country | Club | Season | Domestic League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
 |
Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
2001–05 | 74 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 87 | 27 |
| |
Blackpool Blackpool F.C. Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the... |
2004–08 | 74 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 87 | 23 |
| |
Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
2006–10 | 64 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 73 | 13 |
| |
Northampton Town Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
2009 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| |
Gillingham Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| |
Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
2010 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
 |
Aberdeen Aberdeen F.C. Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen... |
2010– | 43 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 19 |
| Career Totalshttp://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33620 | 279 | 71 | 17 | 5 | 27 | 12 | 324 | 88 | ||
External links
- Scott Vernon profile Colchester United FC