John Baird (footballer, born 1985)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John David Baird | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
|
Falkirk | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2004 | Clyde | 1 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | St Mirren | 22 | (4) |
| 2006 | → Stenhousemuir (loan) | 19 | (5) |
| 2007 | → Montrose (loan) | 9 | (5) |
| 2007–2009 | Montrose | 41 | (20) |
| 2008 | → Brechin City (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Airdrie United | 43 | (13) |
| 2010–2012 | Raith Rovers | 71 | (23) |
| 2012–2013 | Dundee | 37 | (4) |
| 2013–2014 | Partick Thistle | 13 | (0) |
| 2014 | Raith Rovers | 14 | (7) |
| 2014–2015 | Queen of the South | 18 | (3) |
| 2015– | Falkirk | 76 | (89) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 February 2017 (UTC). |
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John David Baird (born 22 August 1985) is a Scottish football striker who is currently playing with Falkirk.
Baird has previously played for Clyde, St Mirren, Montrose, Airdrie United, Dundee, Partick Thistle, Raith Rovers and Queen of the South.
Baird, who was born in Glasgow, began his career with Clyde, and made his debut in May 2003, coming on as a substitute against Ayr United. Baird signed a professional contract with Clyde in July 2003, but only made one more appearance for the club, in the Scottish Challenge Cup, before he was released from his contract along with seven other youth players in December 2003.
He was then snatched up by St Mirren, where he became a fringe player. He had loan spells at Stenhousemuir and Montrose, before signing for Montrose on a permanent transfer in July 2007. Upon the move, Manager Jim Weir made expectations for Baird and Andy Rodgers to become the top scorer in the Third Division.
After finishing the season as the league's top goal scorer,and being nominated for Third Division player of the year, Baird was a much sought after player with First and Second Division teams looking at him. However it was announced through the local press that John Baird had signed a new, lucrative contract with Montrose for at least one more year. He has stated his desire to see Montrose promoted and also his eventual aim to get himself back to playing full-time football.
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