Jamie Lindsay (footballer, born 1995) explained

Jamie Lindsay
Fullname:Jamie William Lindsay[1]
Birth Date:11 October 1995
Birth Place:Rutherglen, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Bristol Rovers
Clubnumber:29
Youthclubs1:Motherwell
Youthyears2:–2015
Youthclubs2:Celtic
Years1:2015–2018
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Celtic
Years2:2015–2016
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Dumbarton (loan)
Years3:2016–2017
Caps3:31
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Greenock Morton (loan)
Years4:2017–2018
Caps4:26
Goals4:2
Clubs4:Ross County (loan)
Years5:2018–2019
Caps5:35
Goals5:6
Clubs5:Ross County
Years6:2019–2024
Caps6:142
Goals6:8
Clubs6:Rotherham United
Years7:2024–
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Clubs7:Bristol Rovers
Nationalyears1:2011–2012
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2012–2013
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2012–2014
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:14
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:17:56, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Jamie William Lindsay (born 11 October 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bristol Rovers. Lindsay has previously played for Celtic, Dumbarton, Greenock Morton and Ross County, and has represented Scotland in youth internationals.

Club career

Raised in Larkhall,[2] Lindsay started his career with Celtic. He played regularly for their development sides including scoring against A.C. Milan in the UEFA Youth League.[2]

He joined Scottish Championship side Dumbarton on loan in July 2015.[3] Making his senior debut for the club in a 3–2 victory over Morton on 26 July 2015.[4] He extended his loan deal for the rest of the season in January after winning the club's November/December player of the month award.[5] He won the club's Young Player of the Year award before returning to Celtic.[6]

Lindsay joined Morton on loan in July 2016 for the season.[7] He scored his first senior goal on his debut against Berwick Rangers[8]

On 3 July 2017, Lindsay joined Ross County on loan until the end of the season.[9] [10] He scored his first career professional league goal during this time, in a 2–1 away win at Dundee. He signed a permanent deal with the Staggies in June 2018.[11]

Rotherham United

On 24 July 2019, Lindsay joined EFL League One side Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract with the club.[12]

In May 2024, Rotherham confirmed that Lindsay would be departing the club upon the expiration of his contract.[13] Despite having been offered a new contract, new manager Steve Evans confirmed that personal terms could not be agreed.[14]

Bristol Rovers

On 12 July 2024, Lindsay signed for League One club Bristol Rovers on a three-year deal with the option for a further season.[15] The move saw him reunite with former Rotherham manager Matt Taylor.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic2015–16Scottish Premiership0000000000
2016–170000000000
2017–180000000000
Total0000000000
Dumbarton (loan)2015–16Scottish Championship23030101[16] 0280
Greenock Morton (loan)2016–17Scottish Championship31032412[17] 0403
Ross County (loan)2017–18Scottish Premiership2621050322
Ross County2018–19Scottish Championship35630515[18] 2489
2019–20Scottish Premiership00001010
Total356306152499
Rotherham United2019–20League One22110203[19] 0281
2020–21Championship353101000373
2021–22League One28120005[20] 0351
2022–23Championship362102000392
2023–24Championship211100000221
Total14286050801618
Career total2571616221216231022

Honours

Ross County

2018–19[21]

2018–19[22]

Rotherham United

2021–22[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Rotherham United . English Football League . 61 . 26 October 2019.
  2. Web site: 'You've got to be honest with yourself. I knew I had to leave Celtic to kick on'. The Athletic. Kieran Devlin. 26 June 2020 . 1 March 2022. subscription.
  3. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club – CELTIC YOUNGSTER ARRIVES ON LOAN.
  4. Web site: Greenock Morton 2–3 Dumbarton. 25 July 2015. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club – LINDSAY EXTENDS STAY.
  6. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club – GARRY AND JAMIE WIN AWARDS. Dumbarton FC.
  7. News: Jamie Lindsay joins Greenock Morton on loan. Celtic F.C.. 28 July 2016. 29 July 2016.
  8. Web site: Sports. Sky. Morton 2–0 Berwick Rangers. Sky Sports. BskyB. 4 November 2016.
  9. News: Jamie Lindsay set to spend 2017/18 season on loan at Ross County. Celtic F.C.. 3 July 2017. 3 July 2017.
  10. Web site: Ross County bring in Lindsay on loan . SPFL . 3 July 2017 . 3 July 2017 . 6 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806140600/https://spfl.co.uk/news/article/ross-county-bring-in-lindsay-on-loan/ . dead .
  11. News: Jamie Lindsay signs on a permanent deal with the Staggies. Ross County F.C.. 4 June 2018. 4 June 2018. 11 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911104811/https://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/news/archive/signing-news-jamie-lindsay-signs-on-a-permanent-deal/. dead.
  12. Web site: SIGNING Jamie Linday joins the Millers. www.themillers.co.uk. 24 July 2019.
  13. Web site: READ LINDSAY TO LEAVE AFTER FIVE YEARS WITH MILLERS. www.themillers.co.uk. 28 May 2024. 12 July 2024.
  14. Web site: Personal terms were the stumbling block for Jamie Lindsay before Rotherham United exit. Rotherham Advertiser. Beddows. David. 4 June 2024. 12 July 2024.
  15. Web site: Bristol Rovers sign midfielder Jamie Lindsay. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 12 July 2024. 12 July 2024.
  16. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  17. Appearances in the Premiership play-offs
  18. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  19. Appearances in 2019–20 EFL Trophy.
  20. Appearances in 2021–22 EFL Trophy.
  21. Web site: Ross County Secure title and promotion. BBC Sport. 26 April 2019 . 26 April 2019.
  22. Web site: Ross County lifted the Challenge Cup for a third time . BBC Sport . 23 March 2019. 23 March 2019.
  23. News: Rotherham win to go up and relegate Gillingham . BBC Sport . 30 April 2022 . 6 February 2023.
  24. News: Rotherham United 4–2 Sutton United . Chris . Peddy . BBC Sport . 3 April 2022 . 3 April 2022.