Iain Williamson (footballer)
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Iain Williamson is a Scottish
professional football player currently with Raith Rovers
in the Scottish First Division
.
. He came on as a substitute for Mark Burchill
in the closing stages of the 2007 Scottish Cup Final
, which Dunfermline lost 1–0 to Celtic
. Williamson scored his first goal for the club on 26 April 2008 against Queen of the South
in the final game of the 2007–08
season in the Scottish First Division
.
In February 2009, Iain signed a loan deal with Dunfermline's local rivals Raith Rovers
, lasting until the end of the 2008–09 season. He scored his first goal for Raith Rovers against Stranraer
in the Kirkcaldy
side's 3–0 away win on 4 April 2009. This win subsequently relegated Stranraer
to the Scottish Third Division
. Williamson aided Raith in their successful quest to claim the Scottish Second Division
Title for the 2008–09 Season, making 11 appearances and scoring one goal with three assists.
Despite being injured for four months in season 2009/10, Iain still managed to score seven goals, this made him Raiths second top goalscorer that season.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
professional football player currently with Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
in the Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The 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....
.
Career
Williamson started his senior career with Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
. He came on as a substitute for Mark Burchill
Mark Burchill
Mark James Burchill is a Scottish professional football player who plays as a striker. He previously played for Scottish clubs Celtic, Dundee, Hearts, Dunfermline Athletic and Kilmarnock, and in England for Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and...
in the closing stages of the 2007 Scottish Cup Final
2007 Scottish Cup Final
The 2007 Scottish Cup Final was played on 26 May 2007 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 121st Scottish Cup. The final was contested by Celtic, who beat St...
, which Dunfermline lost 1–0 to 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...
. Williamson scored his first goal for the club on 26 April 2008 against Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
in the final game of the 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...
season in the Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The 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....
.
In February 2009, Iain signed a loan deal with Dunfermline's local rivals Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
, lasting until the end of the 2008–09 season. He scored his first goal for Raith Rovers against 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:...
in the Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. The town lies on a shallow bay on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth; SSE of Glenrothes, ENE of Dunfermline, WSW of Dundee and NNE of Edinburgh...
side's 3–0 away win on 4 April 2009. This win subsequently relegated 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:...
to the Scottish 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....
. Williamson aided Raith in their successful quest to claim 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....
Title for the 2008–09 Season, making 11 appearances and scoring one goal with three assists.
Despite being injured for four months in season 2009/10, Iain still managed to score seven goals, this made him Raiths second top goalscorer that season.
See also
- Dunfermline Athletic F.C. season 2007-08Dunfermline Athletic F.C. season 2007-08After 36 league games, Dunfermline Athletic finished 5th in the Scottish First Division with 51 points. Mark Burchill was the top scorer with 15 goals.-Review and Events:...
| 2008–09Dunfermline Athletic F.C. season 2008-09The 2008–09 season will be Dunfermline Athletic's 2nd season in the Scottish First Division after being relegated from the Scottish Premier League in 2007.-Chronological list of events:...