Greg Alexander Docherty (born 10 September 1996)[5] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic as a midfielder. He has previously played for Hamilton Academical, Rangers, Shrewsbury Town, Hibernian and Hull City.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Greg Alexander Docherty[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 10 September 1996||
Place of birth | Milngavie, Scotland[3] | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[4] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Charlton Athletic | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2012 | Hamilton Academical | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2018 | Hamilton Academical | 94 | (6) |
2018–2020 | Rangers | 11 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 41 | (7) |
2020 | → Hibernian (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2020–2024 | Hull City | 134 | (6) |
2024– | Charlton Athletic | 16 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2012 | Scotland U17 | 2 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Scotland U21 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:42, 21 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:10, 5 July 2024 (UTC) |
Early and personal life
editDocherty is from Milngavie[3] and attended Douglas Academy.[6] He is of Irish heritage, through his grandparents.[7]
Club career
editHamilton Academical
editDocherty joined Hamilton Academical at the age of 9 and progressed through all academy levels from u10s to the first team,[3] and turned professional in October 2012.[8] He made his senior debut on 7 December 2013.[9] In April 2015 he signed a new contract with the club, until the summer of 2017.[10] He scored his first senior career goal on 9 May 2015, an 85th-minute equaliser in a 1–1 home draw against Partick Thistle.[3][11]
On 28 May 2017 he scored the only goal of the two-legged 2016–17 Scottish Premiership playoff tie against Dundee United, ensuring Hamilton would remain in the top division for the next season.[12] He signed a new contract in August 2017, until 2020.[13]
Rangers
editOn 25 January 2018, Docherty signed for his boyhood club Rangers on a four-and-a-half-year contract.[14] On 8 August 2018, Docherty joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan deal.[15][16] At the end of the 2018–19 season he was voted Shrewsbury's Player of the Year.[17]
Upon his return to Rangers for the 2019–20 season he made 5 appearances, but none after August, and in December 2019 he was linked with a move away from the club in the January transfer window.[18] Docherty was loaned to Hibernian on 31 January, with Florian Kamberi moving in the opposite direction.[19] Docherty had an immediate impact with Hibs, scoring in a 2–1 win at Kilmarnock on 16 February.[20] Following the formal conclusion of the truncated 2019/20 season, Docherty returned to his parent club in May 2020.[21]
Hull City
editOn 20 August 2020, Docherty signed a three-year deal with Hull City for an undisclosed fee.[22][23] He debuted for the Tigers in their EFL Cup first round tie away at Sunderland on 5 September 2020, with Hull winning via a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw.[24] He then made his league debut the following week, on the opening day of the 2020–21 season, a 2–0 away victory at Gillingham.[25] Docherty scored his first goal for the Tigers in a 1–1 away draw with Oxford United on 5 December 2020.[26] On 2 May 2023, it was announced that Docherty's goal in Hull's 3–1 win away at Blackpool had won the club's Goal of the Season award for the 2022–23 campaign.[27]
Docherty was released by Hull at the end of the 2023–24 season, having made 142 appearances across all competitions during his four years with the club.[28] His final appearance for the Tigers was their 3–0 win over Queens Park Rangers on 13 April 2024,[29] a game in which Docherty came off the bench, replacing Jean Michaël Seri with five minutes to go.[30]
Charlton Athletic
editOn 5 July 2024, Docherty joined Charlton Athletic on a three-year deal, with a club option of an additional year.[31][32] He was subsequently named as club captain on 1 August 2024, after taking up the role unofficially during pre-season.[33] On 10 August 2024, Docherty made his competitive debut for Charlton in their 1–0 away win at Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the 2024–25 season.[34] His first goal for the Addicks came on 24 August 2024, scoring the opener in their 2–0 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Valley.[35]
International career
editDocherty has represented Scotland at under-17 and under-21 youth international levels.[36] After Docherty was left out of the under-21 squad in September 2017, it was suggested in media reports that he may instead play for the Republic of Ireland.[7]
Career statistics
edit- As of 21 December 2024.
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Hamilton Academical | 2013–14[37] | Scottish Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2014–15[38] | Scottish Premiership | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | ||
2015–16[39] | 34 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 36 | 2 | |||
2016–17[40] | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 37 | 2 | ||
2017–18[41] | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 25 | 3 | |||
Total | 94 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 108 | 8 | ||
Rangers | 2017–18[41] | Scottish Premiership | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
2018–19[42] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2019–20[43] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
Total | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2018–19[42] | EFL League One | 41 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 1 | 50 | 10 |
Rangers U20s | 2019–20[43] | — | — | — | 1[d] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Hibernian (loan) | 2019–20[43] | Scottish Premiership | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 3 | |
Hull City | 2020–21[44] | EFL League One | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 48 | 6 |
2021–22[45] | EFL Championship | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
2022–23[46] | EFL Championship | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | |
2023–24[47] | EFL Championship | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
Total | 134 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 142 | 7 | ||
Charlton Athletic | 2024–25[48] | EFL League One | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 21 | 3 |
Career total | 302 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 349 | 31 |
- ^ Appearances in the Premiership play-offs.
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League.
- ^ a b c Appearance in the EFL Trophy.
- ^ Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup.
Honours
editHull City
Individual
References
edit- ^ "Club List of Registered Players as at September 2024" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58 and 59. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Greg Docherty at Soccerbase
- ^ a b c d Crawford, Kenny (11 May 2015). "Hamilton Academical: Greg Docherty "over the moon" with goal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Greg Docherty". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Squad Numbers". Hamilton Academical F.C. 9 September 2013. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ McGilvray, Andy (26 January 2018). "Rangers signing Greg Docherty pays tribute to friend who lost leukaemia battle". Daily Record.
- ^ a b "Greg Docherty keen to represent Scotland but won't rule out Ireland". BBC Sport. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ "Docherty turns Pro". Hamilton Academical F.C. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Hamilton 0–1 Alloa". BBC Sport. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Hamilton Academical: Six players sign new deals at Hamilton". BBC Sport. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "Hamilton Academical 1–1 Partick Thistle". BBC Sport. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Docherty: Priceless goal is for Hamilton's youth academy". STV. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Greg Docherty Extends Contract to 2020". Hamilton Academical F.C. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Greg Docherty: Rangers complete move for Hamilton midfielder". BBC Sport. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Greg Heads To Shrewsbury". Rangers F.C. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Greg Docherty: Shrewsbury Town sign Rangers midfielder on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ a b "AWARDS: Greg Docherty". Shrewsbury Town F.C. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Greg Docherty: Rangers' Steven Gerrard says 'I can't stand in his way'". BBC Sport. 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Hibernian: Marc McNulty & Greg Docherty join on loan after Paul McGinn move". BBC Sport. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Hibernian: Rangers loan star Greg Docherty's impact no surprise to boss". BBC Sport. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "LOAN PLAYER UPDATE". hibernianfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ McMonigle, Ken (20 August 2020). "Greg Docherty Joins Hull City". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2020.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "Greg Docherty: Hull City sign Rangers midfielder". BBC Sport. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Sunderland vs Hull City (4–5 on pens): Match Report". Hull City A.F.C. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Gillingham 0–2 Hull City: Match Report". Hull City A.F.C. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Oxford United 1–1 Hull City". BBC Sport. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Slater wins duo of awards". Hull City A.F.C. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Greg Docherty to leave as Hull City release seven players". BBC Sport. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Thank You to Departing Players". Hull City A.F.C. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Hull City 3–0 Queens Park Rangers". Hull City A.F.C. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Charlton complete Greg Docherty signing". Charlton Athletic F.C. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Greg Docherty: Charlton Athletic sign Hull City midfielder". BBC Sport. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Greg Docherty named club captain". Charlton Athletic F.C. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Addicks off to perfect start". Charlton Athletic F.C. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Charlton Athletic 2–0 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Greg Docherty at the Scottish Football Association
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Greg Docherty in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Hull City 3–1 Wigan Athletic". BBC Sport. BBC. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.