Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 April 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Greenock Morton | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
Ballieston U21 | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2012 | Albion Rovers | 78 | (0) |
2012– | Greenock Morton | 139 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:52, 29 April 2017 (UTC). |
Derek Gaston (born 18 April 1987) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship. He previously played for Albion Rovers before joining Morton in 2012.
Gaston began his senior career with Albion Rovers in 2009, signing from local youth side Baillieston under-21s. He won the Scottish Football League player of the month award for September 2009.
He joined Greenock Morton in 2012, making his debut against his former club in the Challenge Cup in July 2012. After playing all but three matches for Morton in his first season, Gaston signed a new one-year contract in May 2013.
In May 2014, he agreed to sign for a further season, followed by signing another one-year deal in May 2015 after winning Scottish League One. Another contract renewal followed in October 2015, to tie him to Morton until 2018.
As well as playing football, Gaston is also a lifeguard at the Time Capsule water park in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.
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