David Gormley
Scottish footballer (born 1988)
David Gormley (born 10 May 1988) is a Scottish footballer and former manager of West of Scotland Football League side Thorniewood United, having previously managed Kilwinning Rangers. He has played senior football for Ayr United, Alloa Athletic, Clyde and also played on loan at both Albion Rovers and Elgin City.
Career
Motherwell
Gormley began his career with Motherwell at under-14 level and progressed through the ranks until his departure in 2007, aged 19.
Glenafton Athletic
After his release from Motherwell in the summer of 2007 without making a first team appearance, he was signed by Junior side Glenafton Athletic by then manager Gordon Dalziel.
Ayr United
Gormley stepped up to the Scottish Football League in the summer of 2008 with Ayr United, for a £1750 transfer fee. Gormley became a real fans' favourite at Somerset Park, and he scored the winning goal as a substitute for Ayr against Raith Rovers at Stark's Park in March 2009, in a match that gave Ayr an advantage in the Second Division title race, which Raith eventually won.
After a spell on the sidelines, Gormley was loaned out to Albion Rovers on a short-term deal in November 2009 and was then released by Ayr after this period expired.
Alloa Athletic
He signed for Alloa Athletic in January 2010. In January 2011, Gormley came on as a substitute goalkeeper and saved a penalty in a cup-tie against Hamilton Academical. He spent the second half the 2010–11 season with Elgin City on a temporary transfer before being released by Alloa in May 2011.
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