Jonathan Tiffoney
{{short description|Scottish footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jonathan Tiffoney
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| fullname = Jonathan Tiffoney
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = Glasgow, Scotland
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| position = Right-back
| youthyears1 = 2007–2010 | youthclubs1 = Ayr United
| years1 = 2010–2013 | clubs1 = Ayr United | caps1 = 59 | goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2013 | clubs2 = Alloa Athletic | caps2 = 4 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2013 | clubs3 = Limerick | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2013–2015 | clubs4 = Alloa Athletic | caps4 = 36 | goals4 = 3
| years5 = 2016–2019 | clubs5 = Brechin City | caps5 = 29 | goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2019–2021 | clubs6 = Stenhousemuir | caps6 = 31 | goals6 = 1
| club-update = 12:30, 19 May 2021 (UTC)
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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-football/ayr-utd-fc/2010/07/30/late-andy-rodgers-goal-is-ayr-united-s-alba-cup-winner-against-airdrie-102545-26942476/|title= Late Andy Rodgers Goal Is Ayr United's Alba Cup Winner Against Airdrie|publisher=AyrshirePost.net|accessdate=7 January 2012 | date=2011-07-30}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2783&bln_archive=yes&int_month=12&int_year=2011|title= Ayr United vs. Raith Rovers Match Report|publisher=AyrUnitedFC.co.uk|accessdate=7 January 2012 | date=2011-12-26}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2953&bln_archive=no&int_month=5&int_year=2012|title= Player of the Year Award Night 2011/12|publisher=AyrUnitedFC.co.uk|accessdate=15 May 2012 | date=2012-04-29}} In 2018, he sued Ayr United over their refusal to allow him to leave on a transfer to Dundee in 2012.{{cite web |last1=Blackstock |first1=Gordon |title=Ex-Ayr United footballer sues club over dream deal block |url=https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/footballer-sues-club-over-his-dream-deal-nightmare/ |website=Sunday Post |publisher=DC Thomson Media |access-date=30 April 2021 |date=16 September 2018}}
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,{{cite web|title=Limerick sign Scottish defender Jonathan Tiffoney|url=http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2013/02/24/3776237/limerick-sign-scottish-defender-jonathan-tiffoney|publisher=goal.com|date=24 February 2013|accessdate=2 September 2013}} but left the club shortly after, and in March 2013 returned for a second spell at Alloa.{{cite web|title=Stranraer preview|url=http://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/BlogView.aspx?pageid=2&ItemID=851&mid=2|publisher=alloaathletic.co.uk|date=29 March 2013|accessdate=2 September 2013}} 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.{{cite web|title=Two more signings|url=http://www.alloaathletic.co.uk/BlogView.aspx?pageid=2&ItemID=902&mid=2|publisher=alloaathletic.co.uk|date=28 July 2013|accessdate=2 September 2013}}
Tiffoney signed for Scottish League One club Brechin City in July 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.brechincity.com/bcfc/servlet/BCFCFrontControllerServlet?action=News&page_id=1640&category=2 |title=New Signings on Eve of New Season |first=Grant |last=Hood |publisher=Brechin City FC |date=24 July 2015 |accessdate=13 July 2016}} He signed for Stenhousemuir on 15 November 2019.{{Cite web|first=Jamie |last=Swinney |date=2019-11-15|title=Warriors snap up Tiffoney|url=https://www.stenhousemuirfc.com/2019/11/15/warriors-snap-up-tiffoney/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Stenhousemuir FC|language=en-GB}}
On 29 April 2021, during a match against Albion Rovers, Tiffoney allegedly taunted Rovers player David Cox over his mental health issues.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-29|title=Investigation launched into incident at game versus Albion Rovers|url=https://www.stenhousemuirfc.com/2021/04/29/investigation-launched-into-incident-at-game-versus-albion-rovers/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Stenhousemuir FC|language=en-GB}} Cox left the stadium at half-time and stated he was retiring from football.{{Cite web|last=McKay|first=Gabriel|date=2021-04-29|title=David Cox retires from football after alleged mental health slur|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-cox-retires-half-time-24010211|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Daily Record|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=David Cox: Albion Rovers forward retires after allegedly being taunted about his mental health|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/36621/12290875/david-cox-albion-rovers-forward-retires-after-allegedly-being-taunted-about-his-mental-health|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Sky Sports|language=en}} Tiffoney denied the allegations and claimed it was Cox that verbally abused him.{{Cite web|last=Berry|first=Gavin|date=2021-04-30|title=Jonathan Tiffoney hits back at allegations he abused David Cox|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jonathan-tiffoney-refutes-allegations-sickening-24013636|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Daily Record|language=en}} Tiffoney was later released by Stenhousemuir and charged by the SFA due to the incident.{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Fraser|date=2021-05-19|title=Jonathan Tiffoney hit with SFA charge over alleged David Cox mental health slur|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jonathan-tiffoney-hit-sfa-charge-24140325|access-date=2021-05-19|website=Daily Record|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=SFA charge Jonathan Tiffoney with 'excessive misconduct' over alleged David Cox taunt|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/19313383.sfa-charge-jonathan-tiffoney-excessive-conduct-alleged-david-cox-taunt/|access-date=2021-05-19|website=HeraldScotland|language=en}}
International career
He has played at under-21 level for Scotland, in a closed door friendly match against Greenock Morton at Cappielow,{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2305&bln_archive=yes&int_month=2&int_year=2011|title= Tiff makes the Grade|publisher=AyrUnitedFC.co.uk|accessdate=19 March 2011 | date=2011-02-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-football/ayr-utd-fc/2011/02/11/ayr-united-star-jonathan-tiffoney-gets-call-from-scotland-under-21s-102545-28141278/|title= Ayr United Star Jonathan Tiffoney Gets Call From Scotland Under 21s|publisher=AyrshirePost.net|accessdate=19 March 2011 | date=2011-02-11}} in which he provided the cross for the winner.{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2310&bln_archive=yes&int_month=2&int_year=2011|title= JONATHAN TIFFONEY'S SCOTLAND UNDER 21s APPEARANCE|publisher=AyrUnitedFC.co.uk|accessdate=19 March 2011 | date=2011-02-11}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-football/ayr-utd-fc/2010/08/20/ayr-united-reward-youngster-jonathan-tiffoney-with-a-new-deal-102545-27085929/|title= Ayr United Reward Youngster Jonathan Tiffoney With A New Deal|publisher=AyrshirePost.net|accessdate=19 March 2011 | date=2010-08-20}}
References
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External links
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Category:Scottish men's footballers
Category:Footballers from Glasgow
Category:Ayr United F.C. players
Category:Scottish Football League players
Category:League of Ireland players
Category:Limerick F.C. players
Category:Alloa Athletic F.C. players
Category:Brechin City F.C. players
Category:Scottish Professional Football League players
Category:Men's association football fullbacks