Dougie Ramsay

Douglas Alexander Ramsay (born 26 April 1979) is a Scottish professional footballer, who played in the Scottish Premier League for Motherwell. He is now a coach with Troon in the West of Scotland Football League

Dougie Ramsay
Dougie Ramsay, Troon F.C. (July 2011)
Personal information
Full name Douglas Alexander Ramsay
Date of birth (1979-04-26) 26 April 1979
Place of birth Irvine
Height 5'11"
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Troon
Youth career
Bearsden Boys Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2003 Motherwell 42 (7)
1999 → East Fife (loan) 1 (0)
1999-2000 → Stranraer (loan) 5 (0)
2003–2006 Ayr United 79 (3)
2006–2007 Stranraer 27 (2)
2007–2008 Irvine Meadow XI
2008–2010 Glenafton Athletic
2010–2015 Troon
2013 → Maybole (loan)
Teams managed
2009–2010 Glenafton Athletic
2014–2015 Troon
2020– Troon
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:22, 30 March 2020 (UTC)

Playing Career

Motherwell

Irvine born Dougie joined Motherwell from Bearsden BC as a teenager in the summer of 1997 and came through the youth ranks at Motherwell.

In season 1998/99 Billy Davies gave him his debut when he came on as a sub against Dundee at Dens Park in February 1999, the game was lost 1-0. He did however make further appearances that season but they were confined to coming off the bench. His first goal for the club came at the end of the season when Motherwell defeated Dunfermline Athletic 2-1 at East End Park. In the 1999/00 campaign Ramsay found first team games limited to just two appearances, but he did have loan spells out at East Fife and Stranraer.

During season 2000/01 Motherwell sold key players such as Stephen McMillan, Lee McCulloch, John Spencer and Ged Brannan. This gave Dougie his chance and he started to be selected more often. In the 2001/02 season he was confined to just a solitary appearance until Eric Black departed after the club were placed into administration, Terry Butcher was named new manager and he made Ramsay a first team regular placing him at right-back instead of his usual midfield role. Ramsay put in a series of impressive displays against Kilmarnock (4-1 win) a 1-1 draw against Italian Serie A side Chievo and a 2-1 victory over Dundee which kept him in the side the following season. He played regularly during the 2002/03 season as the club fought through the threat of administration but he was released at the end of the season.[1]

In total, he was six seasons at Fir Park and made 42 appearances for the club. He scored 7 goals - one of those a peach of a free kick when Motherwell beat 8 man Kilmarnock 3-0 at Rugby Park - the other ‘Well scorers that day were James McFadden and Stephen Pearson.

He was released by manager Terry Butcher in June 2003.[2]

Ayr United

After a spell training with St Mirren, Ramsay decided to join Ayr United for the 2003-04 season under Campbell Money and he spent three seasons at Somerset Park, making 79 appearances and scoring 3 goals to become a real fan's favourite in difficult times. His thunderbolt against St. Johnstone at Somerset was particularly memorable.

Dougie was surprisingly released by new Manager Robert Connor in the summer of 2006.

Stranraer

Ramsay was signed by new Stranraer Manager Gerry Britton in 2006 for a second spell, after a brief loan there during his time as a youngster at Motherwell.[3][4]. It was turbulent times at Stair Park, as the club had just been relegated to the Second Division after big-spending days under Neil Watt. Stranraer finished in the relegation play-off place and were relegated after losing the play-off match to East Fife.

A solitary season clocked up another 27 senior appearances and 2 more goals.

Irvine Meadow XI

Ramsay dropped to Junior level with Irvine Meadow in May 2007

Glenafton Athletic

Ramsay joined Glenafton Athletic the following season[5], where he was signed by former Ayr United Manager Gordon Dalziel.

His former Stranraer Assistant Manager Derek Ferguson was appointed Manager in 2009 after Dalziel's departure, and he appointed Dougie as part of his coaching staff for their season in charge.[6].

Troon

Ramsay joined Troon FC in 2010 with the Seasiders in the bottom division, and as Captain he led them to back-to-back promotions under Jimmy Kirkwood, taking them back into the top flight of Junior football once again.

Dougie suffered a badly broken arm in a match at Portland Park, which saw him miss quite a chunk of that campaign. He suffered a recurrence of the same injury in training which barred him from making a playing impact on their West of Scotland Super League Premier Division campaign.

Coaching career

Glenafton Athletic

On 22nd August 2009, Dougie was appointed a member of the coaching staff under new manager Derek Ferguson.[7]

Troon

In May 2014, following a serious arm injury, Ramsay was appointed as Troon FC First Team Coach. Utilising his experience gained all through the leagues in Scottish football, Dougie played a very important role in guiding the side through their maiden Premier Division campaign before leaving his position due to work constraints in May 2015.

He returned to the club in May 2020 to form a coaching team with former team-mates Dean Keenan & Marty Fraser under Manager Jimmy Kirkwood.

Career Statistics (Senior)
As of match played 30 March 2020 [8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Motherwell 1997–98 Scottish Premier League 0000000000
1998-99 4100000041
1999–00 2000000020
2000–01 100000000100
2001–02 3000000030
2002–03 201102000231
Total 392102000422
East Fife (loan) 1999-00 Scottish Third Division 1000000010
Stranraer (loan) 1999–00 Scottish Second Division 4010000050
Total 5010000060
Ayr United 2003–04 Scottish First Division 0000000000
2004–05 Scottish Second Division 0000000000
2005–06 Scottish Second Division 0000000000
Total 753506020883
Stranraer 2006–07 Scottish Second Division 221211020272
Career total 14169190401637
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    References
    1. http://www.motherwellnet.com/database/player-archive/r/dougie-ramsay/
    2. "Motherwell complete triple signing". BBC Sport. 5 June 2003. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
    3. "First Division". thefootballnetwork. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
    4. "Stranraer summer movements". BBC Sport. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
    5. "Two teams in freefall". The Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette. 23 May 2007. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
    6. "Player Profile: Dougie Ramsay". www.glenafton.org. Glenafton Athletic FC. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
    7. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12830357.juniors-derek-delighted-to-be-monarch-of-the-glens/
    8. https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=11102
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