Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland 2009–2012 Albion Rovers Weight 92 kg Playing position Name Derek Gaston | Number 1 Role Football player Position Goalkeeper Years Team Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth (1987-04-18) 18 April 1987 (age 28) | ||
Current team Greenock Morton F.C. | ||
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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.
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Career
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.
Personal life
As well as playing football, Gaston is also a lifeguard at the Time Capsule water park in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.
Honours
Morton