Mark Ramsay
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Mark Ramsay is a Scottish
footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Cowdenbeath
.
Ramsay began his career with Falkirk
in 1997. He made his first team debut during the 2004–05 season, making three appearances in the club's First Division
championship winning campaign. He signed a contract extension in June 2005 as the club prepared for their return to the Scottish Premier League
. In January 2006, Ramsay joined Berwick Rangers
until the end of the season. He appeared in 9 league matches and 12 in all competitions, including a 1–0 win on aggregate against Stenhousemuir
in the Second Division play-offs. Ramsay was released from his contract by Falkirk in May 2006. He then moved into junior football, signing for Dundonald Bluebell
alongside Martin Grehan
and Paul McQuade
. He helped the club win the East Region Central Division of the Scottish Junior Football Association
before joining Second Division club Cowdenbeath
in November 2007. "Mark is a very good player," said manager Brian Welsh
. "He has good pace with quick feet and will offer us something a bit different from the midfield."
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...
footballer who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
.
Ramsay began his career with Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
in 1997. He made his first team debut during the 2004–05 season, making three appearances in the club's 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....
championship winning campaign. He signed a contract extension in June 2005 as the club prepared for their return 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...
. In January 2006, Ramsay joined Berwick Rangers
Berwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
until the end of the season. He appeared in 9 league matches and 12 in all competitions, including a 1–0 win on aggregate against Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
in the Second Division play-offs. Ramsay was released from his contract by Falkirk in May 2006. He then moved into junior football, signing for Dundonald Bluebell
Dundonald Bluebell F.C.
Dundonald Bluebell Football Club are a Scottish Junior football club based in Cardenden, Fife.Formed in 1938, they operated with considerable success as first-class Juveniles during their first seven seasons, winning the Scottish Juvenile Cup twice in succession...
alongside Martin Grehan
Martin Grehan
Martin Grehan is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Stranraer.-Career:After a spell in the East Fife Youth system Grehan spent some time in the Amateurs with Fife side Kettle United. During his time at United he played with the Scotland Amateur Team...
and Paul McQuade
Paul McQuade
Paul McQuade is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for East Fife.-Raith Rovers:McQuade started his professional career at Raith Rovers but never made a first team appearance...
. He helped the club win the East Region Central Division of the Scottish Junior Football Association
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
before joining Second Division club Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
in November 2007. "Mark is a very good player," said manager Brian Welsh
Brian Welsh
Brian Welsh is a Scottish football player and coach. He played for Dundee United and Hibernian. Welsh managed Cowdenbeath for two seasons and is currently Head of Youth Development at Livingston.- Playing career :...
. "He has good pace with quick feet and will offer us something a bit different from the midfield."