Alexander Diamond
Encyclopedia
Alexander Kevin "Zander" Diamond (born 12 March 1985, Alexandria, Scotland
) is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Oldham Athletic
.
season.
On 18 January 2009, he achieved the feat of scoring twice against Celtic
in an SPL
match at Pittodrie
which Aberdeen won 4–2.
In October 2010 Aberdeen FC confirmed that Diamond and team mate Michael Paton
had been disciplined for a Facebook conversation between the pair during the Pope's visit to Scotland in which they made sectarian jokes about the pontiff killing Protestants with his Popemobile. The club stated that the players had been dealt with internally and that no further action would be taken.
On 2 March 2011, it was rumoured that Diamond might sign a pre-contract agreement with Hearts
, as his contract expired after the 2010/11 season. This fell through due to him failing a medical when the offer from Hearts was withdrawn due to doubts about Diamond's long-term fitness.
. His first goal for the club on 30 July 2011 came with a headed goal against Fleetwood Town
in a pre - season friendly, which Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
went on to win 1-0. He made his competitive club debut on the first day of the 2011-12 season, starting the Football League match against Sheffield United
. Manager Paul Dickov
made an early recognition of his potential value to the club when he made him first team captain after club captain Dean Furman
was found to need corrective surgery for a hernia after just three matches of the season.
, winning 12 caps between 2004 and 2006.
Alexandria, Scotland
Alexandria is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The town is situated on the River Leven, four miles north-west of Dumbarton.As of 2001, the population of the town is 13,444...
) is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a centre back for 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...
.
Aberdeen
Diamond graduated from Aberdeen's youth squad and became a first team regular after making his senior debut during the 2003–042003-04 in Scottish football
The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA...
season.
On 18 January 2009, he achieved the feat of scoring twice against 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...
in an SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
match at Pittodrie
Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club...
which Aberdeen won 4–2.
In October 2010 Aberdeen FC confirmed that Diamond and team mate Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
had been disciplined for a Facebook conversation between the pair during the Pope's visit to Scotland in which they made sectarian jokes about the pontiff killing Protestants with his Popemobile. The club stated that the players had been dealt with internally and that no further action would be taken.
On 2 March 2011, it was rumoured that Diamond might sign a pre-contract agreement with 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...
, as his contract expired after the 2010/11 season. This fell through due to him failing a medical when the offer from Hearts was withdrawn due to doubts about Diamond's long-term fitness.
Oldham Athletic
On 13 July 2011 Zander Diamond signed a one year contract with 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...
. His first goal for the club on 30 July 2011 came with a headed goal against Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
in a pre - season friendly, which Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
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...
went on to win 1-0. He made his competitive club debut on the first day of the 2011-12 season, starting the Football League match against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
. Manager Paul Dickov
Paul Dickov
Paul Dickov is a retired Scottish footballer, turned manager who is currently in charge of League One side Oldham Athletic...
made an early recognition of his potential value to the club when he made him first team captain after club captain Dean Furman
Dean Furman
Dean Furman is a South African footballer who plays for English League One club Oldham Athletic, after signing from Rangers...
was found to need corrective surgery for a hernia after just three matches of the season.
International career
Diamond has captained the Scottish Under-21 international sideScotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
, winning 12 caps between 2004 and 2006.