Gavin Griffin (footballer)

Gavin Griffin

Personal information
Date of birth	(1993-09-17) 17 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Airdrie United
Youth career
200?–2011	Motherwell
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2012	Partick Thistle	2	(0)
2012–2013	Airdrie United	15	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 July 2012

Gavin Griffin (born 17 September 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender.

Career

Motherwell Football Club

Griffin came through the youth system at Motherwell, he would spend much of his childhood at the club before going full time at the age of 16. Griffin, the nephew of 91 Scottish Cup winning legend Jim, left the club to Join Partick Thistle at the age of 18. His career was cut short sadly after being blighted by injuries. He quit football as his profession in 2013.

Partick Thistle

Griffin joined Scottish First Division side Partick Thistle in June 2011 ^[1] joining up with their under 19 squad ^[2] after being released by Motherwell. ^[3] He made his first team debut as a substitute against Livingston on 11 February 2012. ^[4] In all he made two appearances for the club, ^[5] and was released at the end of the season. ^[6]

Airdrie

On 20 July 2012, Griffin joined Scottish First Division newcomers Airdrie United. ^[7] He left the club in May 2013.

Career statistics

As of 13 February 2012 ^{[8] [9]}

Club statistics

Club	Season	League		Scottish Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals
Partick Thistle	2011–12	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Airdrie United	2012–13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total		2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

References

1. "Further Modern Apprentices Signed". Partick Thistle F.C. 20 June 2011. Archived from the original on 27 August 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
2. "Firhill's Youth set-up bring in four more". Scottish Football League. 27 June 2011. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
3. "Squad update as ten depart". Motherwell F.C. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
4. "Livingston 3 – 1 Partick Thistle". Scottish Football League. 11 February 2012. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
5. "Games played by Gavin Griffin in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
6. "Jackie McNamara End of Season Interview Part One". Partick Thistle F.C. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
7. "ARR CRAIB CUP". Airdrie United F.C. 20 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
8. "Gavin Griffin Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
9. "Gavin Griffin Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 13 February 2012.