Scottish Third Division 2007-08
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The 2007–08 Scottish Football League Third Division was the 13th season in the format of ten teams in the fourth-tier of Scottish football. The season started on 4 August 2007 and ended on 26 April 2008. East Fife F.C.
finished top and were promoted alongside Arbroath F.C.
as play-off winners. Stranraer F.C.
were also promoted due to Gretna
being demoted to the Third Division.
as champions of the 2006–07 season were directly promoted to the 2007–08 Scottish Second Division. They were replaced by Forfar Athletic
who finished bottom of the 2006–07 Scottish Second Division.
A second promotion place was available via a play-off tournament between the ninth-placed team of the 2006–07 Scottish Second Division, Stranraer
, and the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2006–07 Scottish Third Division, Arbroath
, Queen's Park
and East Fife
respectively. The play off was won by Queen's Park who defeated East Fife in the final. Stranraer were therefore relegated.
to Third Division
Promoted from Third Division
to Second Division
Source: The League Insider
Source: The League Insider
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
finished top and were promoted alongside Arbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
as play-off winners. Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
were also promoted due to Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
being demoted to the Third Division.
Teams for 2007–08
Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
as champions of the 2006–07 season were directly promoted to the 2007–08 Scottish Second Division. They were replaced by Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
who finished bottom of the 2006–07 Scottish Second Division.
A second promotion place was available via a play-off tournament between the ninth-placed team of the 2006–07 Scottish Second Division, Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
, and the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2006–07 Scottish Third Division, Arbroath
Arbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
, Queen's 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...
and East Fife
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
respectively. The play off was won by Queen's Park who defeated East Fife in the final. Stranraer were therefore relegated.
Overview
Relegated from Second DivisionScottish 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....
to Third Division
Scottish Football League Third Division
The Scottish Football League Third Division is the lowest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth overall in the Scottish football league system....
- Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic F.C.Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
- StranraerStranraer F.C.Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
(via play-offs)
Promoted from Third Division
Scottish Football League Third Division
The Scottish Football League Third Division is the lowest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth overall in the Scottish football league system....
to 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....
- Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers F.C.Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
- Queens Park (via play-offs)
Stadia and attendances
| Team | Stadium | Capacity | Highest | Lowest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fife | Bayview Stadium | 2,000 | 1,300 | 540 | 769 |
| Arbroath | Gayfield Park Gayfield Park Gayfield Park is a football stadium in Arbroath, Scotland. It is the home ground of Arbroath F.C.The stadium is situated on the sea front, to the west of Arbroath harbour, on the southern edge of the town. There is no other football stadium in Europe which is as close to the sea; it is only away... |
6,488 | 959 | 421 | 611 |
| Montrose | Links Park Links Park Links Park is a football stadium in Montrose, Scotland, which is the home ground of Montrose FC.Links Park was opened in 1887. To help finance the club, Montrose FC rented the pitch for circuses and grazing. The club was eventually able to raise £150 in 1920 to buy a used stand from the Highland... |
3,292 | 1,470 | 321 | 597 |
| Dumbarton | Strathclyde Homes Stadium Strathclyde Homes Stadium Strathclyde Homes Stadium is a stadium in Dumbarton, Scotland situated right below the famous Dumbarton Rock. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Dumbarton F.C. The stadium has a capacity of just over 2000, and was built in 2000 after the move away from... |
2,025 | 907 | 258 | 559 |
| Elgin City | Borough Briggs Borough Briggs Borough Briggs is a football ground in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. It is the home ground of Elgin City F.C. who currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division. Borough Briggs opened on 20 August 1921 when it replaced Cooper Park as Elgin's home ground... |
3,927 | 624 | 301 | 471 |
| Stenhousemuir | Ochilview Park Ochilview Park Ochilview Park is a football stadium in Stenhousemuir, Scotland. It is the home ground of Stenhousemuir who currently share it with local rivals East Stirlingshire.-History:... |
3,776 | 755 | 212 | 414 |
| Forfar Athletic | Station Park Station Park, Forfar Station Park is a football ground in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. It is home to Scottish Football League side Forfar Athletic F.C..Station Park is one of the few old fashioned football grounds left in the Scottish League. It has a capacity of 4,600, although this has previously been much higher, the... |
5,177 | 615 | 270 | 410 |
| East Stirlingshire | Firs Park Firs Park Firs Park was a football stadium located on Firs Street, Falkirk, 0.3 miles north-east of the town centre. It was the home of East Stirlingshire F.C. from 1921 until the end of the 2007–08 Scottish football season.- History :... |
1,800 | 791 | 235 | 377 |
| Albion Rovers | Cliftonhill Cliftonhill Cliftonhill Stadium is the home ground of the Scottish Football League team Albion Rovers. The ground is situated in the town of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.-History:... |
1,249 | 512 | 186 | 307 |
| Stranraer | Stair Park Stair Park Stair Park is a public park and football stadium in the town of Stranraer, Scotland. It is owned by Dumfries & Galloway Council and is situated next to the London Road and the railway line in the town. It is home to Stranraer F.C., Wigtownshire RFC and Stranraer and Rhins Agricultural Show... |
5,600 | 487 | 117 | 255 |
Source: The League Insider
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenhousemuir Stenhousemuir F.C. Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division.... |
 Campbell MoneyCampbell Money Israel Campbell Money is a Scottish former football goalkeeper and former manager of Stranraer, Ayr United and Stenhousemuir.-Senior career:... |
Resigned | 29 September 2007 | John Coughlin John Coughlin (footballer) John Coughlin is a football manager and former football player, currently the head coach of East Stirlingshire. He was most recently manager of Stenhousemuir until resigning in December 2010. He was formerly a player with Meadowbank Thistle and Berwick Rangers until injury forced him out of the game... |
12 October 2007 |
| 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... |
Neil Watt Neil Watt Neil James Watt is a German-born Scottish former footballer and is director of football at Clyde F.C. as of the 1st of August 2009. Watt was appointed manager of Ayr United on 22 March 2007... |
Resigned | 23 October 2007 | Brian Reid Brian Reid (footballer) Brian Reid is a Scottish former footballer and is currently manager of Ayr United.Reid, a central defender, started his career at Morton... |
24 October 2007 |
| Dumbarton Dumbarton F.C. Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer... |
Gerry McCabe Gerry McCabe (footballer) Gerry McCabe is a Scottish former football player and manager, and is currently the assistant manager of Dunfermline Athletic.- Playing career :... |
Sacked | 11 November 2007 | Jim Chapman Jim Chapman (footballer) Jim Chapman is a football player and manager.Chapman played as a forward for Albion Rovers and Dumbarton. A knee injury ended his career aged 25.... |
31 December 2007 |
| East Stirlingshire East Stirlingshire F.C. East Stirlingshire Football Club is a Scottish football club originating in Falkirk. Founded in 1880, originally as Bainsford Britannia, the club changed to their current name a year later in 1881... |
Gordon Wylde Gordon Wylde Gordon Wylde , is a former association football player and manager. He is currently assistant head coach at Clyde. He played for East Stirlingshire, Kilmarnock, Queen of the South and Clyde, and managed East Stirlingshire from 2006 to 2008.-Playing career:Wylde began his senior career at the Shire,... |
Resigned | 28 February 2008 | Jim McInally Jim McInally James Edward McInally is a former Scottish footballer and was previously manager of East Stirlingshire.-Playing career:... |
13 March 2008 |
| Forfar Athletic Forfar Athletic F.C. Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division... |
Jim Moffat Jim Moffat James "Jim" Moffat is a Scottish former footballer and manager, currently without a club after being released by Montrose.... |
Mutual consent | 21 April | Dick Campbell Dick Campbell the folk singer-songwriter and film producer|Dick Campbell |Richard "Dick" Campbell is a Scottish association football manager and former player... |
8 May |
| Berwick Rangers Berwick Rangers F.C. Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division... |
Michael Renwick Michael Renwick Michael Renwick is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Hibernian, Ayr United, Greenock Morton, Cowdenbeath, East Fife and Stenhousemuir. He also had a spell as manager of Berwick Rangers.... |
Sacked | 28 February | Allan McGonigal |
13 May |
Table
Results
Teams play each other four times in this league. In the first half of the season each team plays every other team twice (home and away) and then do the same in the second half of the season.First half of season
Second half of season
Top scorers
| Scorer | Goals | Team |
|---|---|---|
| John Baird John Baird (footballer) John David Baird is a Scottish Association football striker currently playing for Raith Rovers.-Career:Baird began his career with Clyde, and made his debut in May 2003, coming on as a substitute against Ayr United... |
18 | Montrose Montrose F.C. Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :... |
| Paul McManus |
17 | East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... |
| Michael Mullen |
13 | Stranraer Stranraer F.C. Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:... |
| Roddy Hunter Roddy Hunter Roddy Hunter is a Scottish football striker currently playing Junior football with Pollok.-Career:Hunter played his youth football with Clydebank, and Ayr United, where he had an apprenticeship.... |
12 | Montrose Montrose F.C. Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :... |
| Darren Shallicker |
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.... |
|
| Andrew Brand |
11 | East Stirlingshire East Stirlingshire F.C. East Stirlingshire Football Club is a Scottish football club originating in Falkirk. Founded in 1880, originally as Bainsford Britannia, the club changed to their current name a year later in 1881... |
| John Gemmell |
Albion Rovers | |
| Brian Scott Brian Scott Brian Joseph Scott is an American race car driver. He currently drives the #11 Shore Lodge Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.-Beginnings:... |
Arbroath Arbroath F.C. Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide... |
|
| Gregory Tade |
Stranraer Stranraer F.C. Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:... |
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| Joseph Savage |
10 | East Stirlingshire East Stirlingshire F.C. East Stirlingshire Football Club is a Scottish football club originating in Falkirk. Founded in 1880, originally as Bainsford Britannia, the club changed to their current name a year later in 1881... |
| Kenny Wright |
Albion Rovers | |
| Scott Dalziel |
9 | Stenhousemuir Stenhousemuir F.C. Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division.... |
| William Martin |
8 | Albion Rovers |
| Barry Sellars |
Arbroath Arbroath F.C. Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide... |
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| Douglas Cameron Dougie Cameron Douglas "Dougie" Cameron is a Scottish professional football midfielder who currently plays for Montrose.In January 2010, He was released by Peterhead to allow him to take up an opportunity to play football in Australia. Cameron returned to Scotland later that year and signed for Montrose in... |
East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... |
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| Greig McDonald |
7 | East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... |
Source: The League Insider
Events
- March 15: East FifeEast Fife F.C.East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
confirm their promotion to the Second Division as Third Division champions with a 3–0 victory over East StirlingshireEast Stirlingshire F.C.East Stirlingshire Football Club is a Scottish football club originating in Falkirk. Founded in 1880, originally as Bainsford Britannia, the club changed to their current name a year later in 1881...
, becoming the first team in Britain to win a league trophy in the 2007–08 season.
- March 29: Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers F.C.Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
are relegated from the Second Division after a 2–2 draw with 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...
.
- May 10: ArbroathArbroath F.C.Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
are promoted to the Second Division after a 2–1 aggregate win over StranraerStranraer F.C.Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
in the Second Division play-off final. Cowdenbeath, who were beaten by Arbroath in the semi-finals, are relegated to the Third Division.
- May 29: Second Division play-off runners-up StranraerStranraer F.C.Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
are promoted to the Second DivisionScottish Football League Second DivisionThe 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....
following GretnaGretna F.C.Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
's demotion to the Third Division.
Monthly awards
| Month | Third Division manager | SFL Player | SFL Young player |
|---|---|---|---|
| August August 2007 August 2007 is the eighth month of that year. It began on a Wednesday and 31 days later, ended on a Friday.-International holidays:* August 1 – Emancipation Day Guyana* August 6 – National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.* Independence Day... |
Gordon Wylde Gordon Wylde Gordon Wylde , is a former association football player and manager. He is currently assistant head coach at Clyde. He played for East Stirlingshire, Kilmarnock, Queen of the South and Clyde, and managed East Stirlingshire from 2006 to 2008.-Playing career:Wylde began his senior career at the Shire,... (East Stirlingshire East Stirlingshire F.C. East Stirlingshire Football Club is a Scottish football club originating in Falkirk. Founded in 1880, originally as Bainsford Britannia, the club changed to their current name a year later in 1881... ) |
First Division player | First Division player |
| September September 2007 September 2007 is the ninth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and 30 days later, ended on a Sunday.-International holidays:* September 3 – Labor Day * September 4 – Krishna Janmaashtami... |
John McGlashan John McGlashan (footballer) John McGlashan, born 3 June 1967 in Dundee, Scotland is a former Scottish football midfielder and current manager of Tayport.In a long professional career, he played for nine clubs, Arbroath, Ross County, Dundee, Rotherham, Peterborough, Cambridge, Fulham, Millwall and Montrose. McGlashan also... (Arbroath Arbroath F.C. Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide... ) |
Second Division player | First Division player |
| October October 2007 October 2007 is the tenth month of that year. It began on a Monday and 31 days later, ended on a Wednesday.-International holidays:* October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti * October 3 – Last third of Ramadan which includes Laylat al-Qadr... |
 David BaikieDavid Baikie Dave Baikie is a Scottish former football player who has since moved into management.As a player Baikie spent his entire career in junior football and also cut his managerial teeth there before joining Arbroath F.C. in 1997... (East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... ) |
First Division player | First Division player |
| November November 2007 November 2007 is the eleventh month of that year. It began on a Thursday and 30 days later, ended on a Friday.- International holidays :*November 1 – All Saints Day.*November 1 – World Vegan Day.*November 2 – Day of the Dead... |
David Baikie David Baikie Dave Baikie is a Scottish former football player who has since moved into management.As a player Baikie spent his entire career in junior football and also cut his managerial teeth there before joining Arbroath F.C. in 1997... (East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... ) |
First Division player | Scott Fox Scott Fox Scott Fox is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was a replacement player for the Houston Oilers during the players strike in the 1987 NFL season. He played in 2 games and had 1 sack. He played college football at Austin Peay State. He was 6'2"... (East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... ) |
| December December 2007 December 2007 was the twelfth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and, after 31 days, ended on a Monday.-Portal:Current events:... |
Gerry Britton Gerry Britton Gerard Joseph "Gerry" Britton is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker. His most recent role in football was as assistant manager to Ian McCall at Partick Thistle.-Career:... (Stranraer Stranraer F.C. Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:... ) |
Second Division player | First Division player |
| January January 2008 January 2008 was the first month of that year. It began on a Tuesday and ended after 31 days on a Thursday.-International holidays:* January 1 – New Year's Day* January 1 – Independence Day * January 7 – Christmas... |
David Baikie David Baikie Dave Baikie is a Scottish former football player who has since moved into management.As a player Baikie spent his entire career in junior football and also cut his managerial teeth there before joining Arbroath F.C. in 1997... (East Fife East Fife F.C. East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil... ) |
Second Division player | First Division player |
| February February 2008 February 2008 was the second month of the leap year. It began on a Friday and ended after 29 days on a Friday.-International holidays:* February 2 - Candlemas* February 5 - Shrove Tuesday* February 6 - Waitangi Day... |
Derek Ferguson Derek Ferguson Derek Ferguson is a Scottish football manager and former player.A creative midfielder, he is best remembered for his time with Rangers and Heart of Midlothian and made two appearances for the Scottish national side. He is the elder brother of current Birmingham City midfielder Barry Ferguson... (Stranraer Stranraer F.C. Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:... ) |
First Division player | First Division player |
| March March 2008 March 2008 was the third month of the leap year. It had begun on a Saturday and ended after 31 days on a Monday.-International holidays:* March 2 – Mothering Sunday * March 7 – Nyepi... |
Robbie Williamson Robbie Williamson Robert "Robbie" Williamson is a Scottish former footballer, and former manager of Scottish League Third Division club Elgin City. Williamson played in midfield for Ross County for most of his professional career.-Playing career:... (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.... ) |
First Division player | First Division player |
| April April 2008 April 2008 was the fourth month of the leap year. It began on a Tuesday and ended after 30 days on a Wednesday.-International holidays and other major events:* April 1 – April Fools' Day... |
Derek Ferguson Derek Ferguson Derek Ferguson is a Scottish football manager and former player.A creative midfielder, he is best remembered for his time with Rangers and Heart of Midlothian and made two appearances for the Scottish national side. He is the elder brother of current Birmingham City midfielder Barry Ferguson... (Stranraer Stranraer F.C. Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:... ) |
First Division player | First Division player |