Dan Carmichael

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Daniel Carmichael (born 21 June 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer, who last played for Gretna 2008 as a midfielder.[1]

Dan Carmichael
Personal information
Full name Daniel Carmichael
Date of birth (1990-06-21) 21 June 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Dumfries, Scotland
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Queen of the South
2006–2008 Workington
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Workington
2008–2010 Gretna 2008
2010–2015 Queen of the South 155 (12)
2015–2016 Hibernian 6 (1)
2016–2018 Queen of the South 26 (0)
2018–2019 Cumnock Juniors
2019 Workington
2019–2020 East Kilbride
2020 Gretna 2008
2020–2022 Threave Rovers
2022–2023 Gretna 2008
2024 Gretna 2008
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:48, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Carmichael has played previously for Queen of the South in two spells, Hibernian, Cumnock Juniors, Workington and East Kilbride.

Career

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Early career

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After playing as a youth with home-town club Queen of the South,[2] Carmichael joined Workington whilst the club ran a Football Development Centre in tandem with the University of Central Lancashire.[3] Carmichael debuted for the first-team for the Cumbrian club in a Conference North match versus Worcester City in January 2007.[4]

Workington reserve team manager, Stuart Rome, left the club in 2008 to take charge of the newly formed Gretna 2008, with Carmichael following him to the East of Scotland Football League club.[5] As well as featuring for the East of Scotland Select team whilst at Gretna, Carmichael was also called into the England Colleges squad.[6]

Queen of the South (First spell)

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It was announced on 30 April 2010 that Carmichael would sign for Queen of the South on a two-year contract.[7] This would take effect after the last game of Gretna's season on 13 May 2010.[7] Carmichael's league debut for Queens was the season opening 1–0 defeat away to Dundee.[8] Carmichael's first league goal for the Doonhamers arrived in the home defeat the week after versus Raith Rovers.[9] Carmichael was named in the Second Division team of the year for 2012–13 by PFA Scotland, as he helped Queens win promotion and the 2012–13 Scottish Challenge Cup.

In announcing his departure from the club on 2 June 2015, Carmichael had started 142 first-team matches and had 54 substitute appearances, scoring 15 goals.

Hibernian

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On 2 June 2015, Carmichael signed a two-year deal with Hibernian.[10] Carmichael's appearances were restricted during the early part of the 2015–16 season due to an abdominal injury.[11] Carmichael departed Easter Road by mutual consent in August 2016, having made nine appearances in total for the club.[12]

Queen of the South (Second spell)

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After leaving Hibernian, Carmichael was signed once again for Queens, until the end of the 2016–17 season.[13]

On 18 May 2017, Carmichael signed a new one-year contract with Queens.[14]

Carmichael's appearances were thwarted by injury problems during his second spell at Palmerston and he was released by the Dumfries club at the end of the 2017-18 season.[15]

Cumnock Juniors

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In August 2018, Carmichael joined Junior club Cumnock Juniors after a successful trial period.[16]

Workington

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On 30 January 2019, Carmichael signed for Workington until 31 May 2019,[17] where he played on four occasions for the first-team.[18]

East Kilbride

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During the 2019 close season, Carmichael signed for East Kilbride.[19]

Gretna 2008

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Carmichael returned to Gretna 2008 for a second spell in 2020.[20]

Further spells with Gretna 2008

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In June 2022, Carmichael returned to Gretna 2008 for a third spell following a two-year spell with Threave Rovers.[21]

On 19 January 2024, Carmichael returned for a fourth spell with Gretna, departing the club less than two months later.[22][23]

Career statistics

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As of 29 April 2018 [24]
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Challenge Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Queen of the South 2010–11 Scottish First Division 28 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 31 4
2011–12 34 4 3 1 3 1 1 0 41 6
2012–13 Scottish Second Division 34 3 1 0 2 0 3 0 40 3
2013–14 Scottish Championship 26 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 33 1
2014–15 33 1 3 0 2 0 1 0 39 1
Total 155 12 10 1 11 2 8 0 184 15
Hibernian 2015–16 Scottish Championship 6 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 9 1
Total 6 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 9 1
Queen of the South 2016–17 Scottish Championship 19 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 21 0
2017-18 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 0
Career totals 187 13 12 1 14 2 10 0 223 16

Honours

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Queen of the South

Winning the league with eh star

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Michelle. "Player Availability List". PFA Scotland. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  2. ^ "QosFC: It's Goodbye from Dan". www.qosfc.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  3. ^ Morgan, Martin (19 June 2007). "Reds are kids in as Uni link pays off". News & Star. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  4. ^ Walsh, John (9 January 2007). "Cassidy: I'm proud of all the lads after gutsy show". News & Star. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  5. ^ "Reds reserve manager joins Gretna". News & Star. 18 June 2008. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Amazing rebirth of Gretna FC". Daily Record. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  7. ^ a b http://qosfc.com/HeadlineNews/ViewFullStory/tabid/151/selectmoduleid/498/ArticleID/1207/reftab/36/Default.aspx [permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Qosstats.info".[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Qosstats.info".[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Hibernian sign Dan Carmichael from Queen of the South". BBC Sport. BBC. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  11. ^ Hardie, David (18 February 2016). "'Forgotten man' Dan Carmichael is back". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  12. ^ "DAN CARMICHAEL LEAVES HIBERNIAN". Hibernian FC. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Carmichael returns to Palmerston". spfl.co.uk. Scottish Professional Football League. 12 October 2016. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  14. ^ "QosFC: Dan Stays".
  15. ^ "Manager Thanks Players As Rebuild Begins". Queen of the South FC. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  16. ^ Stewart, Craig (6 September 2018). "Former Hibs winger Dan Carmichael signs for Cumnock Juniors". The Scotsman. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  17. ^ "One in, one out - News - Workington AFC". Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  18. ^ "Daniel Carmichael profile on workingtonafc.com". Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  19. ^ FC, East Kilbride [@officialEKFC] (3 July 2019). "SIGNING NEWS East Kilbride have beaten off championship competition to clinch the signing of Danny Carmichael" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 July 2019 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Daniel Carmichael - Squad list (1st Team) - Gretna FC 2008". www.gretnafc2008.co.uk. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  21. ^ @GretnaFC2008 (19 June 2022). "Gretna FC 2008 are delighted to announce the return of Dan Carmichael for 2022/23. He joins from South of Scotland side Threave Rovers upon expiring of his current contract. Full story on the Official App: https://gretnafc2008.page.link/VGm1f4dwh6qEAX4L8 FB: https://facebook.com/1615337162061672/posts/pfbid02kdagkaXDiDTgVYV2Kp6R7ovuVMaTTJnphwMdf4bXDWbuNmYEfxCSfmDvQCbgGzvbl/ And Instagram" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 March 2024 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ @GretnaFC2008 (19 January 2024). "𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 ✍️ Gretna FC 2008 are delighted to announce the signing of Dan Carmichael! Dan rejoins the club with a wealth of previous experience for Hibernian and Queen Of The South. Welcome back to The Anvils Dan! @GretnaFC2008" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 March 2024 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ @GretnaFC2008 (15 March 2024). "SQUAD NEWS: Dan departs We have agreed to release Daniel Carmichael from his contract as the player expressed an interest to explore other opportunities in the game. The club have reluctantly agreed to this & we wish Dan all the best for the rest of his career. @GretnaFC2008" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 March 2024 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Daniel Carmichael Stats". Soccerbase.
  25. ^ "Queen Of The South vs Partick Thistle. Scottish Challenge Cup Final". Sky Sports. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
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