Mark Durnan

Scottish footballer

Mark Durnan
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-11-28) 28 November 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Dumbarton
Number 5
Youth career
2006–2008 Clyde
2008–2010 St Johnstone
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 St Johnstone 0 (0)
2010–2011 → Arbroath (loan) 9 (1)
2011 → Stranraer (loan) 4 (0)
2012 → Elgin City (loan) 17 (2)
2012–2015 Queen of the South 90 (14)
2015–2018 Dundee United 87 (8)
2018–2019 Dunfermline Athletic 13 (0)
2019–2021 Falkirk 34 (3)
2021–2023 Alloa Athletic 50 (4)
2023– Dumbarton 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:47, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Mark Durnan (born 28 November 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish League Two club Dumbarton. Durnan has previously played for St Johnstone, Queen of the South, Dundee United, Dunfermline Athletic, Falkirk and Alloa Athletic, as well as Arbroath, Stranraer and Elgin City on loan.

Career

Early career

Durnan started his career in the youth system at Clyde before moving to St Johnstone in 2008 [1] but in his time at the Perth club, Durnan failed to have a first-team appearance. Whilst at the Saints, Durnan went out on loan to various clubs. In August 2010, Durnan moved out on loan to Arbroath.[2] On 23 August 2011, Durnan was loaned out to Stranraer for one month [3] and on 11 January 2012, Durnan was loaned out to Elgin City for the remainder of that season.[4]

Queen of the South

On 25 July 2012, Durnan signed for Dumfries club Queen of the South, signing a one-year contract.[5] In his first season at the club Queens won the 2012–13 Scottish Second Division title [6][7] and the Scottish Challenge Cup.[8] On 19 April 2013, Durnan signed a new one-year contract with the Doonhamers.[9] At the end of that season, Durnan was one of six Queens players named in the PFA Scotland 2012–13 Second Division Team of the Year.[10] On 7 January 2014, Durnan extended his contract with the Dumfries club.[11]

Dundee United

In June 2015, Durnan signed a three-year contract with Dundee United.[12] Durnan scored his first goal for the club on 23 January 2016 in a 5–1 win over Kilmarnock.[13] Durnan spent three seasons at Tannadice, before being released by the Terrors in May 2018.[14]

Dunfermline

After leaving the Arabs, Durnan signed for Dunfermline Athletic during the 2018 close season [15] and was released in May 2019 after only one season with the Pars.[16]

Falkirk

On 21 June 2019, Durnan signed a two-year contract with Scottish League One club Falkirk.[17]

Alloa Athletic

Durnan signed for Alloa Athletic in June 2021.[18]

Dumbarton

After two seasons with the club he joined Scottish League Two side Dumbarton in May 2023[19] and was named club captain.[20] He extended his deal with the club until the summer of 2025 in January 2024.[21]

Career statistics

As of 07:47, 28 April 2024 (UTC)
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
St Johnstone 2010–11[22] Scottish Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2011–12[23] 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arbroath (loan) 2010–11[22] Scottish Third Division 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1
Stranraer (loan) 2011–12[23] 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Elgin City (loan) 2011–12[23] 17 2 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 19 2
Queen of the South 2012–13[24] Scottish Second Division 32 6 1 0 3 0 3[b] 1 39 7
2013–14[25] Scottish Championship 28 5 3 0 1 0 2[c] 0 34 5
2014–15[26] 30 3 3 0 2 0 3[d] 0 38 3
Total 90 14 7 0 6 0 8 1 111 15
Dundee United 2015–16[27] Scottish Premiership 28 2 3 0 2 0 — 33 2
2016–17[28] Scottish Championship 32 4 1 0 4 0 9[e] 1 46 5
2017–18[29] 27 2 2 1 4 1 3[f] 0 14 2
Total 87 8 6 1 10 1 12 1 115 11
Dunfermline Athletic 2018–19[30] Scottish Championship 13 0 1 0 5 0 1[b] 0 20 0
Falkirk 2019–20[31] Scottish League One 22 2 4 0 3 0 1[b] 0 30 2
2020–21[32] 12 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 15 1
Total 34 3 4 0 6 0 1 0 45 3
Alloa Athletic 2021–22[33] Scottish League One 33 4 1 0 0 0 1[b] 0 35 4
2022–23 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 0
Total 50 4 1 0 0 0 2 0 53 4
Dumbarton 2023–24 Scottish League Two 18 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 24 0
Career total 322 32 19 1 31 1 28 2 400 36
  1. ^ Appearances in the Second Division play-offs
  2. ^ a b c d Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in the Premiership play-offs
  4. ^ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Premiership play-offs
  5. ^ Three appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; six appearances in the Premiership play-offs
  6. ^ Three appearances in the Premiership play-offs

1Honours

Queen of the South

Dundee United

References

  1. ^ "Mark Durnan St Johnstone player profile". St Johnstone F.C. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  2. ^ Ralston, Gary (1 September 2010). "Transfer deadline diary". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Durnan and McGregor help the Blues". Scottish Professional Football League. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  4. ^ Christie, Craig (11 January 2011). "Elgin sign St Johnstone defender". The Northern Scot. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  5. ^ Lithgow, Ewan (25 July 2012). "Mark Durnan Signs Up". Queen of the South F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  6. ^ McNair, Andrew (29 March 2013). "Queen of the South are the champions". Dumfries & Galloway Standard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  7. ^ Rinaldi, Giancarlo (28 March 2013). "Queen of the South savour Second Division title victory". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  8. ^ Miller, Stevie (7 April 2013). "Queen of Sth 1–1 Partick (Queen of South win 6–5 on penalties)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  9. ^ McNair, Andrew (19 April 2013). "Queens make four signings for next season". Dumfries & Galloway Standard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  10. ^ McNair, Andrew (3 May 2013). "Six Queens players in team of the year as coach Johnston nominated for top award". Dumfries & Galloway Standard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  11. ^ "Five Players Extend Their Contracts". Queen of the South F.C. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Dundee United sign former Queen of the South defender Mark Durnan". STV Sport. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  13. ^ McLauchlin, Brian (23 January 2016). "Dundee United 5–1 Kilmarnock". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  14. ^ "Captain Willo Flood among Dundee United departures". BBC Sport. BBC. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  15. ^ "List of SPFL summer signings". SPFL. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  16. ^ "Player update". Dunfermline Athletic FC. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  17. ^ "BAIRNS SEAL DURNAN DEAL". 21 June 2019.
  18. ^ "Squad update ii". 15 June 2021.
  19. ^ Crawford, Jack (29 May 2023). "DURNAN CHECKS IN". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  20. ^ Clarke, Fraser (6 July 2023). "New Dumbarton captain Mark Durnan determined to bring good times to The Rock". Daily Record. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  21. ^ Crawford, Jack (25 January 2024). "SKIPPER EXTENDS STAY". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  23. ^ a b c "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  24. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  25. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  26. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  27. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  29. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  30. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  31. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  32. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  33. ^ "Games played by Mark Durnan in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  34. ^ "Queen Of The South vs Partick Thistle. Scottish Challenge Cup Final". Sky Sports. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  35. ^ Young, Chick (25 March 2017). "Dundee United 2–1 St Mirren". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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Dumbarton F.C. – current squad
  • 1 Long
  • 2 Lynas
  • 4 Malcolm
  • 5 Durnan
  • 6 Blair
  • 7 Orsi
  • 8 D. Wilson
  • 9 Graham
  • 10 Healy
  • 11 MacLean
  • 12 Pignatiello
  • 14 T.Wallace
  • 15 Vata
  • 16 Broun
  • 17 Hilton
  • 18 Gray
  • 19 O'Neil
  • 20 C. Wilson
  • 21 Newbury
  • 23 Ruth
  • 26 Crighton
  • 27 Kelly
  • 28 Lennon
  • 29 Young
  • 31 Hogarth
  • Manager: Farrell