Mark Dempsie
Mark Dempsie (born 19 October 1980, in Bellshill) is a Scottish former professional footballer. Dempsie played as a central defender for Hibernian, Raith Rovers, St Mirren and Dumbarton. Dempsie's younger brother Allan also played for Hibs. Since retiring, Dempsie now works in the Property industry.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 October 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1998 | Hibernian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2003 | Hibernian | 25 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | St Mirren | 36 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Dumbarton | 42 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Dempsie made the breakthrough into the Hibs 1st team squad as a 17 year old, and looked like an excellent prospect and was awarded with a new four-year contract by then boss Alex McLeish. Dempsie tasted success with the Hi-Bees, winning the 98/99 1st Division title along with being voted the 98/99 Hibs Young Player of the Year. Dempsie was also included in Alex Smith's Scotland U21 squads during the 99/00 season. Unfortunately Dempsie would be plagued by back injuries during the next few years at the Hi-Bees. He then moved onto St Mirren in 2003 where again he was hindered by the same back problems that he had at Hibs. He eventually ended up at Dumbarton, but he was told in 2007 by medics that his football career was over and was forced to retire due to his back injury.
References
- Mark Dempsie at Soccerbase
- Jeffrey, Jim (2005). The Men Who Made Hibernian F.C. since 1946. Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3091-2.