Alan Lithgow
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Alan Lithgow is a Scottish
professional association football player currently playing with Dumbarton
In the Scottish Second Division
.
, joining from youth side East Kilbride Burgh in 2004.
Lithgow made his competitive debut for Hearts in a 4–0 League Cup
win over Alloa Athletic
in September 2006, appearing as s second-half substitute for the injured Hristos Karipidis
. This was not, however, Lithgow's first involvement with the first team squad: he was an unused substitute on his 17th birthday back in the 2004–05 season, when a flu epidemic forced the Edinburgh
club to promote numerous members of their U19 side to the first team squad for a match with Inverness Caledonian Thistle
.
He made three appearances for Stirling Albion
in a loan spell during the latter part of the 2007–08 season.
He was released by Hearts in August 2008. He trained with Clyde
, and appeared in reserve team matches, before signing a short term deal until the end of the year on 29 October 2008. He made his Clyde debut in a 2–2 draw with St. Johnstone in November 2008. Lithgow's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles, however, in July 2009, he signed a new one month contract with the club. Lithgow was in fine form for Clyde during the season, and ended the campaign winning 3 Player of the Year awards. Following relegation to the Third Division, Lithgow turned down the offer of a new contract, and left the club in May 2010. Despite a trial with Greenock Morton FC, he was not offered a full-time contract and returned to Clyde for the 2010-11 season. He rejected the offer of a new contract in May 2011, and left the club again.
On the 21st of June 2011, Lithgow signed a contract with Dumbarton
.
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 association football player currently playing with 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...
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....
.
Career
Lithgow began his professional career with Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
, joining from youth side East Kilbride Burgh in 2004.
Lithgow made his competitive debut for Hearts in a 4–0 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...
win over 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 September 2006, appearing as s second-half substitute for the injured Hristos Karipidis
Hristos Karipidis
Christos Karipidis is a Greek professional footballer currently playing for Marfin Laiki Championship club Omonia Nicosia.-Hearts:He joined Hearts from PAOK FC on 3 August 2006 for a fee of around £200,000...
. This was not, however, Lithgow's first involvement with the first team squad: he was an unused substitute on his 17th birthday back in the 2004–05 season, when a flu epidemic forced the Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
club to promote numerous members of their U19 side to the first team squad for a match with Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
.
He made three appearances for 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...
in a loan spell during the latter part of the 2007–08 season.
He was released by Hearts in August 2008. He trained with 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...
, and appeared in reserve team matches, before signing a short term deal until the end of the year on 29 October 2008. He made his Clyde debut in a 2–2 draw with St. Johnstone in November 2008. Lithgow's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles, however, in July 2009, he signed a new one month contract with the club. Lithgow was in fine form for Clyde during the season, and ended the campaign winning 3 Player of the Year awards. Following relegation to the Third Division, Lithgow turned down the offer of a new contract, and left the club in May 2010. Despite a trial with Greenock Morton FC, he was not offered a full-time contract and returned to Clyde for the 2010-11 season. He rejected the offer of a new contract in May 2011, and left the club again.
On the 21st of June 2011, Lithgow signed a contract with 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...
.
Statistics
Correct as of 16 January 2009| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2005–06 2005-06 in Scottish football The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006–07 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... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 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... |
2007–08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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... |
2008–09 2008-09 in Scottish football The 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... |
7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Career Totals | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |