Ross Barbour (footballer)

Ross Barbour (born 1 February 1993) is a Scottish semi-professional footballer who plays for Darvel in the West of Scotland League Premier Division.

Ross Barbour
Personal information
Full name Ross Barbour
Date of birth (1993-02-01) 1 February 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Darvel
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 Kilmarnock 57 (0)
2016 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 11 (1)
2016 Stranraer 1 (0)
2016–18 Troon 64 (1)
2018–2019 Linlithgow Rose 43 (3)
2019–2023 Troon 76 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:36, 06 April 2020 (UTC)

Playing career

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Kilmarnock

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A member of Kilmarnock's under 19 squad,[1] Barbour was promoted to the first team on 17 December 2011, where he was an unused substitute in their match against Dundee United.[2] He went on to make his debut aged 19, on 7 April 2012 as a second-half substitute in a 6–0 defeat to champions Celtic.[3] On 22 May 2014, Barbour signed a new two-year contract with the club.[4]

Kirkintilloch Rob Roy

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On 25 March 2016, Barbour signed for Junior club Kirkintilloch Rob Roy on a short-term contract after he was released by Kilmarnock.[5]

Stranraer

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Barbour signed for Stranraer in July 2016.[6] After only one month at Stranraer, Barbour left the club, citing differences with Manager Brian Reid.

Troon

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Barbour signed for Troon on 24 August 2016.[7] after leaving Stranraer.

Linlithgow Rose

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Upon the expiry of his contract at Troon, Barbour joined East of Scotland side Linlithgow Rose in July 2018, where he revelled in a previously unfamiliar midfield role. After the departure of Manager Mark Bradley, Barbour requested a move back to his native West Coast.

Troon return

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On 24 October 2019. Barbour re-signed for Troon.[8]

Career statistics

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As of 30 August 2016[9][10][11]
Club statistics
Club Season Division League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Kilmarnock 2011–12 Scottish Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2012–13 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 18 0
2013–14 Scottish Premiership 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
2014–15 30 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 33 0
2015–16 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 57 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 62 0
Stranraer 2016–17 Scottish League One 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 58 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 66 0

References

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  1. ^ "Under 19 Squad 2011/2012". Kilmarnock F.C. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Kilmarnock 1–1 Dundee Utd". BBC Sport. BBC. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Kilmarnock 0–6 Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Kilmarnock: Ross Barbour given new two-year contract". BBC Sport. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Rabs Sign ex-Killie player Ross Barbour". Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C. 25 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Stranraer sign striker Nade". SPFL. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Troon sign Ross Barbour". Troon F.C. Website. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Ross Barbour signs – Troon Football Club".
  9. ^ "R. BARBOUR stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  10. ^ "Ross Barbour stats". Racing Post. Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  11. ^ Doesn't include matches played in the Junior leagues