Tony Stevenson
Encyclopedia
Anthony "Tony" Stevenson (born 24 July 1988) is a Scottish
professional footballer who plays as a right back
for Albion Rovers.
, Stevenson began his career with Hamilton Academical
. He made his senior debut for the Accies in August 2005, in a Scottish League Cup
tie against Dumbarton
. He spent the rest of the season on loan at Alloa Athletic
, where he made 16 appearances, scoring 1 goal. He scored a penalty in a 2–0 victory over Clyde
in April 2008, on the day Hamilton won promotion to the Scottish Premier League
. On 17 May 2008, Stevenson signed an extension to his contract that will keep him with Hamilton until 2010. Stevenson was the first Hamilton player to score a goal in the SPL, scoring a free-kick in Accies' 3–1 victory over Dundee United
in their first ever SPL game.
He joined Clyde
in January 2009, on a loan deal until the end of the season. He made his debut in a 4–2 defeat against Partick Thistle
on 3 January. He made 9 appearances in total for Clyde. After returning to Hamilton, Stevenson was again loaned to Alloa in March 2010, where he made six SFL appearances for them.
Stevenson was released from his contract with Hamilton at the end of the 2009-10 season. He subsequently joined Albion Rovers on an initial one month deal. In May 2011, Stevenson played in two play-off games for Albion, which secured promotion to the Second Division.
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 as a right back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Albion Rovers.
Career
Born in GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Stevenson began his career 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...
. He made his senior debut for the Accies in August 2005, in a Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
tie against 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...
. He spent the rest of the season on loan at 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....
, where he made 16 appearances, scoring 1 goal. He scored a penalty in a 2–0 victory over 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...
in April 2008, on the day Hamilton won promotion to the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
. On 17 May 2008, Stevenson signed an extension to his contract that will keep him with Hamilton until 2010. Stevenson was the first Hamilton player to score a goal in the SPL, scoring a free-kick in Accies' 3–1 victory over 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...
in their first ever SPL game.
He joined 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...
in January 2009, on a loan deal until the end of the season. He made his debut in a 4–2 defeat 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...
on 3 January. He made 9 appearances in total for Clyde. After returning to Hamilton, Stevenson was again loaned to Alloa in March 2010, where he made six SFL appearances for them.
Stevenson was released from his contract with Hamilton at the end of the 2009-10 season. He subsequently joined Albion Rovers on an initial one month deal. In May 2011, Stevenson played in two play-off games for Albion, which secured promotion to the Second Division.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 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... |
2005–06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006–07 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 | |
| 2007–08 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2008–09 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Hamilton Academical F.C. season Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup during the 2009–10 season.-Summer Transfer Window :... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 44 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 9 | |
| 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.... (loan) |
2005–06 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| 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... (loan) |
2008–09 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Albion Rovers | 2010–11 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 |
| 2011–12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 3 | |
| Career total | 112 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 133 | 12 | |
Honours
Hamilton AcademicalHamilton 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...
- Scottish Football League First DivisionScottish Football League First DivisionThe 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....
: 2007–08Scottish First Division 2007-08The 2007–08 First Division season was the thirteenth season of the First Division in its current format of ten teams.The team which finished first were automatically promoted to the Scottish Premier League...