Jonathan Tiffoney

Scottish footballer

Jonathan Tiffoney
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Tiffoney
Date of birth (1991-05-07) 7 May 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Right-back
Youth career
2007–2010 Ayr United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Ayr United 59 (1)
2013 Alloa Athletic 4 (0)
2013 Limerick 0 (0)
2013–2015 Alloa Athletic 36 (3)
2016–2019 Brechin City 29 (2)
2019–2021 Stenhousemuir 31 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:30, 19 May 2021 (UTC)

Jonathan Tiffoney (born 7 May 1991) is a Scottish footballer who last played for Stenhousemuir as a right-back.

He has previously played for Ayr United, Alloa Athletic (two spells), Limerick and Brechin City.

Club career

Jonathan Tiffoney began his career with the Ayr United Youth Academy, joining the first team squad prior to the 2010-11 season. He made his first competitive start for Ayr United against Airdrie United at Recreation Park, Alloa.[1] After establishing himself in the right back position, he signed a contract to stay at Ayr until 2012. Tiffoney scored an own goal in the Play-off Final at Glebe Park against Brechin City. He scored his first goal for Ayr against Raith Rovers at Somerset Park in the Boxing Day fixture.[2] At the end of the 2011-12 season, Tiffoney was given the official 'Young Player of the Year' by the club, voted by the club's supporters.[3] In 2018, he sued Ayr United over their refusal to allow him to leave on a transfer to Dundee in 2012.[4]

In January 2013, Tiffoney signed for Alloa Athletic, playing four games for the club. He then joined Limerick ahead of the 2013 League of Ireland season,[5] but left the club shortly after, and in March 2013 returned for a second spell at Alloa.[6] On 15 May 2013, Tiffoney scored as Alloa defeated Dunfermline Athletic 3-0 in the first leg of the SFL First Division play-off which Alloa won over two legs to gain promotion to the First Division. On 28 July 2013, Tiffoney signed a new contract with Alloa; however, due to a contract dispute with Ayr United, he was only able to sign as an amateur.[7]

Tiffoney signed for Scottish League One club Brechin City in July 2015.[8] He signed for Stenhousemuir on 15 November 2019.[9]

On 29 April 2021, during a match against Albion Rovers, Tiffoney allegedly taunted Rovers player David Cox over his mental health issues.[10] Cox left the stadium at half-time and stated he was retiring from football.[11][12] Tiffoney denied the allegations and claimed it was Cox that verbally abused him.[13] Tiffoney was later released by Stenhousemuir and charged by the SFA due to the incident.[14][15]

International career

He has played at under-21 level for Scotland, in a closed door friendly match against Greenock Morton at Cappielow,[16][17] in which he provided the cross for the winner.[18][19]

References

  1. ^ "Late Andy Rodgers Goal Is Ayr United's Alba Cup Winner Against Airdrie". AyrshirePost.net. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Ayr United vs. Raith Rovers Match Report". AyrUnitedFC.co.uk. 26 December 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Player of the Year Award Night 2011/12". AyrUnitedFC.co.uk. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  4. ^ Blackstock, Gordon (16 September 2018). "Ex-Ayr United footballer sues club over dream deal block". Sunday Post. DC Thomson Media. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Limerick sign Scottish defender Jonathan Tiffoney". goal.com. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Stranraer preview". alloaathletic.co.uk. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Two more signings". alloaathletic.co.uk. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  8. ^ Hood, Grant (24 July 2015). "New Signings on Eve of New Season". Brechin City FC. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  9. ^ Swinney, Jamie (15 November 2019). "Warriors snap up Tiffoney". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Investigation launched into incident at game versus Albion Rovers". Stenhousemuir FC. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  11. ^ McKay, Gabriel (29 April 2021). "David Cox retires from football after alleged mental health slur". Daily Record. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  12. ^ "David Cox: Albion Rovers forward retires after allegedly being taunted about his mental health". Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  13. ^ Berry, Gavin (30 April 2021). "Jonathan Tiffoney hits back at allegations he abused David Cox". Daily Record. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  14. ^ Wilson, Fraser (19 May 2021). "Jonathan Tiffoney hit with SFA charge over alleged David Cox mental health slur". Daily Record. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  15. ^ "SFA charge Jonathan Tiffoney with 'excessive misconduct' over alleged David Cox taunt". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Tiff makes the Grade". AyrUnitedFC.co.uk. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  17. ^ "Ayr United Star Jonathan Tiffoney Gets Call From Scotland Under 21s". AyrshirePost.net. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  18. ^ "JONATHAN TIFFONEY'S SCOTLAND UNDER 21s APPEARANCE". AyrUnitedFC.co.uk. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  19. ^ "Ayr United Reward Youngster Jonathan Tiffoney With A New Deal". AyrshirePost.net. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 19 March 2011.

External links

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