Kirk Broadfoot
{{Short description|Scottish footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| image = Broadfoot, Kirk (cropped).jpg
| caption = Broadfoot in 2014
| fullname = Kirk John Broadfoot{{cite web
| title = List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/09/2012 and 30/09/2012| url = http://www.thefa.com/~/media/Files/TheFAPortal/governance-docs/registrations/september-2012.ashx | publisher = The Football Association
| access-date = 2012-11-01}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1984|8|8}}
| height =
| birth_place = Irvine, Scotland
| position = Defender
| currentclub = Kelty Hearts
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Coyle Thistle
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Ayr Valspar
| youthyears3 =
| youthclubs3 = Auchinleck Talbot
| youthyears4 =
| youthclubs4 = Queen of the South
| youthyears5 = 2000–2002
| youthclubs5 = Hibernian
| years1 = 2002–2007
| caps1 = 154
| goals1 = 13
| clubs1 = St Mirren
| years2 = 2007–2012
| caps2 = 80
| goals2 = 1
| clubs2 = Rangers
| years3 = 2012–2014
| caps3 = 65
| goals3 = 2
| clubs3 = Blackpool
| years4 = 2014–2017
| caps4 = 60
| goals4 = 1
| clubs4 = Rotherham United
| years5 = 2017–2019
| caps5 = 60
| goals5 = 2
| clubs5 = Kilmarnock
| years6 = 2019–2020
| caps6 = 8
| goals6 = 0
| clubs6 = St Mirren
| clubs7 = Kilmarnock
| years7 = 2020–2021
| caps7 = 35
| goals7 = 0
| clubs8 = Inverness Caledonian Thistle
| years8 = 2021–2022
| caps8 = 34
| goals8 = 2
| clubs9 = Open Goal Broomhill
| years9 = 2022–2023
| caps9 = 30
| goals9 = 4
| years10 = 2023–2025
| clubs10 = Greenock Morton
| caps10 = 39
| goals10 = 3
| years11 = 2025–
| clubs11 = Kelty Hearts
| caps11 =
| goals11 =
| nationalyears1 = 2006
| nationalteam1 = Scotland U21
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2006–2007
| nationalteam2 = Scotland B
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2008–2010
| nationalteam3 = Scotland
| nationalcaps3 = 4
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| club-update = 20:20, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 30 August 2010
}}
Kirk John Broadfoot (born 8 August 1984) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish League One club Kelty Hearts.
Broadfoot started his senior career with St Mirren and he helped the club gain promotion to the Scottish Premier League by winning the 2005–06 Scottish First Division. He moved to Rangers as a free agent in 2007 and enjoyed success with the Ibrox club until he left Rangers by mutual consent in August 2012. Broadfoot then joined English club Blackpool, but was released by them in May 2014, moving on to Rotherham.
In 2017 he returned to Scotland and joined Kilmarnock, spending two full seasons with the club. Broadfoot returned to St Mirren in September 2019, but in January 2020 he moved back to Kilmarnock. After a year with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Broadfoot signed for Open Goal Broomhill in July 2022 for the season, before signing for Greenock Morton in June 2023.
He made his debut for the Scotland national team on 10 September 2008 against Iceland, a game in which he scored. He was capped four times in total at full level.
Early life
Broadfoot was brought up in the Ayrshire village of Drongan. He played at boys club level for Coyle Thistle, Ayr Valspar,[http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-sport/ayrshire-football/local-football/2008/09/12/valspar-boys-club-hail-kirk-broadfoot-s-call-up-102545-21714173/ "Valspar Boys Club hail Kirk Broadfoot's call-up"] Ayrshire Post. 12 September 2008. Auchinleck Talbot and Queen of the South.[http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/local-news-ayrshire/ayr-news/2008/09/19/girl-power-backing-for-kirk-broadfoot-102545-21833508/ "Girl power backing for Kirk Broadfoot"] Ayrshire Post. 19 September 2008.
Club career
=St Mirren=
Broadfoot initially signed for Scottish Premier League side Hibernian as a sixteen-year-old apprentice, but he was released and signed for St Mirren on 1 July 2002.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/896023.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Football Transfers |date=31 August 2002}}{{cite book |last= Scottish Football League |author-link= Scottish Football League |title= The Bell's Scottish Football Review 2004/05 |publisher= CRE8 |date=October 2004 |isbn= 0-9548556-0-4 }} He went on to make 174 appearances for the club and was team captain for the 2006–07 season, replacing teammate Kevin McGowne. Broadfoot was part of the St Mirren side which gained promotion to the Scottish Premier League for the 2006–07 season, and the team that won the 2005 Scottish Challenge Cup Final in November 2005.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/4403942.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=St Mirren 2–1 Hamilton Accies|date=6 November 2005}}
=Rangers=
In March 2007, Broadfoot signed a pre-contract agreement to join Rangers in the summer.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/6415587.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Rangers sign Buddies' Broadfoot|date=6 March 2007}} Broadfoot officially joined Rangers on 1 July that year. He made his debut against FK Zeta in a UEFA Champions League qualifier, on 31 July 2007{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6922795.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Rangers 2–0 FK Zeta|date=31 July 2007}} and scored his first Rangers goal in a 7–2 victory against Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League.{{cite news|url=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6949202.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Rangers 7–2 Falkirk|date=18 August 2007}} In the early part of the season, Broadfoot's first team opportunities were limited after suffering a hamstring injury which caused him to miss three games.
After Alan Hutton left for Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window, Broadfoot replaced him at right-back and was praised by manager Walter Smith.{{cite news|title=Broadfoot fills Hutton void|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11781/3153168/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=16 February 2008|access-date=1 February 2013}} After making an appearance in the Scottish Cup against Hibernian early in 2008, he made only his second League start against Falkirk during a 2–0 win on 9 February and Rangers gave him the Man of the Match award.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7233448.stm "Rangers 2–0 Falkirk"] BBC Sport. 9 February 2008. Following that, he was a regular in the side during the 2007–08 season. Broadfoot played in the 2008 Scottish League Cup Final helping Rangers to a 3–2 penalty shootout win at Hampden Park against Dundee United.{{cite web|title=Dundee Utd 2–2 Rangers Rangers win 3–2 on penalties|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/7296157.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|last=McGuigan|first=Thomas|date=16 March 2008|access-date=11 January 2018}} He also played a significant role in Rangers' run to the 2008 UEFA Cup Final, but had to settle for a runners-up medal as the side lost 2–0 to Russian outfit Zenit Saint Petersburg.{{cite web|title=Zenit St Petersburg 2–0 Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7393752.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Lindsay|first=Clive|date=14 May 2008}} Broadfoot was dropped, however, for the 2008 Scottish Cup Final against Queen of the South.
He played regularly for Rangers in the 2008–09 season and made his international debut early that season. Broadfoot provided an assist for Kenny Miller in a 4–2 Old Firm victory against Celtic in August 2008.{{cite news|title=Celtic 2–4 Rangers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7587204.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2008|access-date=1 February 2013}} He was sent off in the 2009 Scottish League Cup Final for a professional foul on Aiden McGeady, who converted the resulting penalty kick to give Celtic a 2–0 victory. During that match, Broadfoot was playing with a foot injury which ended his season after starting 28 league matches during the campaign.{{cite news|title=Broadfoot blow for Gers|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11781/5340262/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 May 2009|access-date=1 February 2013}} The extent of the foot injury meant Broadfoot was not fully fit to play until November 2009 in a closed doors match.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8061882.stm |title=Broadfoot injury blow for Rangers|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 May 2009}} During his injury rest, Broadfoot needed hospital treatment for scalds after an egg he was poaching in the microwave sprayed hot liquid into his face.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8051673.stm |title=Gers star hurt by exploding egg |publisher=BBC News |date=15 May 2009 |access-date=23 May 2014}}
Broadfoot made his return to the Rangers' first team on 12 December 2009, nearly nine months after his last game, in a 3–0 victory against St Johnstone.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8407181.stm |title=Rangers 3–0 St Johnstone|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2009}} After the match, Broadfoot said his foot injury resulted in the 'toughest period in his life'.{{cite news|title=Broadfoot glad to be back|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/5769520/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=23 December 2009|access-date=1 February 2013}} On 21 June 2010, Broadfoot signed a new three-year contract with Rangers; his original deal was due to expire at the end of that month.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8752592.stm |title=Broadfoot to stay on at Rangers|publisher=BBC Sport|date= 21 June 2010}}
During Rangers' match with Manchester United on 14 September, Broadfoot made an innocuous challenge on Antonio Valencia that resulted in his opponent suffering a broken ankle. Broadfoot was visibly distressed by the injury suffered by Valencia.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8999551.stm |title=Man Utd's Antonio Valencia set to miss rest of season |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 September 2010 |access-date=15 September 2010}} In Rangers' next Champions League match, Broadfoot provided an assist for Steven Naismith in a 1–0 win over Turkish side Bursaspor at Ibrox to gain them their first win in 12 Champions League matches.{{cite news|title=Rangers 1 – 0 Bursaspor|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/9038867.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2010|access-date=1 February 2013}} Soon afterwards, Broadfoot's injury jinx struck again, resulting in him being ruled out until January.{{cite news|title=Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot ruled out until 2011|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/9252664.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 December 2010|access-date=1 February 2013}} However, he then suffered a hairline fracture of his heel and his return was further delayed, missing the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Rangers lose Kirk Broadfoot and Vladimir Weiss|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/13073020|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 April 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}}
Ahead of the new season, Broadfoot made his first appearance from injury in a 1–0 loss against German side Sportfreunde Lotte{{cite news|title=Broadfoot happy to be back|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7028089/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=8 July 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}} Broadfoot noted his future at Rangers could be in doubt if his first team opportunities were limited.{{cite news|title=Defender Kirk Broadfoot unsure of Rangers future|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14183743|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 July 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}} After a 2–0 win over Kilmarnock, he was involved in an altercation with opponent Manuel Pascali after the full-time whistle, with manager Ally McCoist describing the pair's actions as 'handbags'{{cite news|title=McCoist dismisses tunnel row|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7208367/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=28 September 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}} Broadfoot criticised Kilmarnock manager, Kenny Shiels – after he described Broadfoot as "the ugly boy from Rangers" and "the male model from Ayrshire" in a radio interview – as immature and also claimed that Pascali made a threat towards him saying "in my face, saying he was going to kill me".{{cite news|title=KIRK BROADFOOT CALLS KILMARNOCK BOSS KENNY SHIELS 'IMMATURE'|url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/274374/Kirk-Broadfoot-calls-Kilmarnock-boss-Kenny-Shiels-immature-|publisher=Daily Express|date=29 September 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}} In response, Pascali branded Broadfoot as a publicity-seeking coward.{{cite news|title=Pascali – Broadfoot is a liar|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7212892/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=30 September 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}} After a 1–0 loss to Kilmarnock on 29 November 2011 when he clashed with Rangers' fans, he was forced to have clear-the-air talks with McCoist.{{cite news|title=Ally McCoist warns Kirk Broadfoot over public bust-up with fans after Kilmarnock loss|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ally-mccoist-warns-kirk-broadfoot-1088150|publisher=Daily Record|date=29 November 2011|access-date=1 February 2013}}
During the season, Rangers went into administration over financial problems and a dispute with HMRC, leading to a 10-point deduction. On 14 June 2012, Rangers entered liquidation and its business and assets were then sold to a new company, Sevco Scotland Limited. Many players lodged an objection against their contracts being transferred from Rangers to Sevco, leading them to become free agents. Broadfoot's future at Rangers was unclear but he was one of several players who continued to train with Rangers.{{cite news|title=Rangers: Players attend Murray Park for fitness tests|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18623659|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 June 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}} In June, he rejected a move to Hungarian side Debreceni, insisting he was happy at Rangers{{cite news|title=BROADFOOT REJECTS SWITCH TO HUNGARIAN CHAMPIONS|url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/324963/Broadfoot-rejects-switch-to-Hungarian-champions|publisher=Express|date=7 June 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}}
Having made two appearances for Rangers in the new season, Broadfoot left the club by mutual consent on 28 August 2012.{{cite news|title=Kirk and Mo on Way Out|url=http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/1880-kirk-and-mo-on-way-out|publisher=Rangers Official Page|date=29 August 2012|access-date=1 February 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195910/http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/1880-kirk-and-mo-on-way-out|archive-date=10 September 2014}} He explained that the move was aimed at earning an international recall but he would welcome an eventual return to Rangers.{{cite news|title=Kirk Broadfoot: I had to leave Rangers to keep Scotland cap hope alive|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kirk-broadfoot-wants-to-keep-scotland-1306925|publisher=Daily Record|date=6 September 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}}{{cite news|title=Kirk Broadfoot reveals he'd love a Rangers return after 'emotional' summer departure from Ibrox|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kirk-broadfoot-reveals-hed-love-1496416|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 December 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}}
=Blackpool=
One week after leaving Rangers, Broadfoot signed until the end of the 2012–13 season with Championship side Blackpool.{{cite web|title=Broadfoot Completes Blackpool Move|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk//news/article/broadfoot-completes-blackpool-move-352489.aspx?pageView=full|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|access-date=4 September 2012|date=4 September 2012}} He also revealed that he had been close to signing for the Seasiders two years earlier. Of the move, he said: "I think it's got something special about it, Blackpool, it just seems to have this aura about it that everyone seems to enjoy themselves here and I wanted to be part of that."{{cite web|title=Broadfoot: Holloway blew me away|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk//news/article/broadfoot-holloway-blew-me-away-352527.aspx?pageView=full|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|access-date=4 September 2012|date=4 September 2012}} However, his debut was delayed by injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/broadfoot-hoping-for-more-starts-459898.aspx |title=Broadfoot Hoping For More Starts |publisher=Blackpool F.C. |access-date=11 August 2014 |date=1 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811190833/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/broadfoot-hoping-for-more-starts-459898.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=unfit }}
Broadfoot had to wait until 29 September 2012, making his first start and playing 90 minutes in a 3–0 loss to Cardiff City; he made his home debut in a 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on 27 October 2012. After the match, Broadfoot said he wanted to play an important role for the club.{{cite news|title=Kirk Broadfoot hopes to keep his first-team spot at Blackpool|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8217748/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=1 November 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}} On 15 December 2012, he scored his first goal, in a 2–0 win over Blackburn Rovers, giving new manager Michael Appleton his first home success.{{cite news|title=Blackpool 2 Blackburn 0|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-2-blackburn-0-1-5230247|work=Blackpool Gazette|date=15 December 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}} However, Appleton's stay as manager was short-lived.{{cite news|title=Broadfoot's Appy with life at Pool|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/broadfoot-s-appy-with-life-at-pool-1-5232540|work=Blackpool Gazette|date=17 December 2012|access-date=1 February 2013}} Later in the 2012–13 season, Broadfoot continued to be a regular in the first team, playing in both central and right defence. On 5 March 2013, he scored his second goal for the club, in a 1–1 draw against Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Birmingham 1–1 Blackpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21584022|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 March 2013|access-date=6 July 2013}} In mid-April, Broadfoot was among seven players offered a new contract.{{cite news|title=Thomas Ince & Matt Phillips: Blackpool take up one-year options|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22465800|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 May 2013|access-date=6 July 2013}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, he was linked with Championship rivals Ipswich Town{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town closing in on Kirk Broadfoot and Joel Grant|url=http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/ipswich_town_closing_in_on_kirk_broadfoot_and_joel_grant_1_2242302|publisher=EADT|date=19 June 2013|access-date=6 July 2013}} and Barnsley.{{cite news|title=Transfer news: Barnsley are chasing Blackpool defender Kirk Broadfoot|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8805228/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 July 2013|access-date=6 July 2013}} Eventually, Broadfoot ended transfer speculation by signing a one-year extension with the club.{{cite news|title=Blackpool defender Kirk Broadfoot signs new contract after Gary MacKenzie return|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11728/8810856/Blackpool-defender-Kirk-Broadfoot-signs-new-contract-after-Gary-MacKenzie-return|publisher=Sky Sports|date=6 July 2013|access-date=6 July 2013}} After signing a new contract, Broadfoot revealed that many clubs were interested in signing him and he expressed his delight at signing a new contract.{{cite news|title=Championship: Blackpool's Kirk Broadfoot admits he had options to leave|url=http://www1.skysports.com/news/11095/8813724/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=8 July 2013|access-date=8 July 2013}}
At the start of the 2013–14 season, Broadfoot switched his number from forty-two to six.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-confirmed-1314-962291.aspx |title=Shirt Numbers Confirmed |publisher=Blackpool F.C. |access-date=11 August 2014 |date=2 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811191020/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-confirmed-1314-962291.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=unfit }} He continued to be in the first team, mostly being used in the right-back and centre-back positions. In a 1–1 draw with Huddersfield Town in September 2013, Broadfoot assisted for Ricardo Fuller to put Blackpool 1–0 in front.{{cite news|title=Huddersfield Town 1 – 1 Blackpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24170884|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2013|access-date=11 August 2014}} However, he had discipline issues, being sent-off twice during the season; he was disciplined by Manager Paul Ince after being sent-off in a 1–0 loss to Yeovil Town{{cite news|title=Blackpool manager Paul Ince to discipline three dismissed players|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25210754|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 December 2013|access-date=11 August 2014}} and another came when he lunged at Marius Žaliūkas in the last minutes of the second half, in a 1–1 draw against Leeds United on 26 December 2013.{{cite news|title=Blackpool 1–1 Leeds United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25441706|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2013|access-date=11 August 2014}} After serving his suspension,{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/broadfoot-relishing-return-1297487.aspx |title=Broadfoot Relishing Return |publisher=Blackpool F.C. |access-date=11 August 2014 |date=18 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811194136/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/broadfoot-relishing-return-1297487.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=unfit }} Broadfoot was named captain for five matches for in the absence of his teammate Gary MacKenzie. However, Broadfoot then missed the rest of the season with a knee problem.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/ferguson-challenge-for-grandin-1443369.aspx |title=Ferguson Challenge For Grandin |publisher=Blackpool F.C. |access-date=11 August 2014 |date=25 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811195124/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/ferguson-challenge-for-grandin-1443369.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=unfit }} At the end of the season, Broadfoot was released by the club after they decided not to offer a new contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-201314-1554900.aspx |title=Retained List |publisher=Blackpool F.C. |access-date=11 August 2014 |date=16 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811194952/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-201314-1554900.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=unfit }}
=Rotherham United=
Broadfoot signed a two-year contract with Rotherham United on 9 June 2014.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27771807 |title=Rotherham United sign Blackpool defender Kirk Broadfoot |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 June 2014 |access-date=9 June 2014}} Upon joining Rotherham, Broadfoot said he joined "The Millers" for new challenges and to play as many games as possible.{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/broadfoot-looking-to-call-on-experience-1628163.aspx |title=Broadfoot looking to call on experience |publisher=Rotherham United |access-date=11 August 2014 |date=10 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811200927/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/broadfoot-looking-to-call-on-experience-1628163.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=unfit }} he made his league debut for the club in the opening game of the 2014–15 season, as a right back, as Rotherham lost 1–0 to Derby County.{{cite web|title=Derby County 1–0 Rotherham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28646610|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=11 August 2014}}
In July 2015, Broadfoot was suspended for 10 matches, after he was found to have verbally abused Wigan Athletic player James McClean during a match in March 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.thefa.com/news/governance/2015/jul/kirk-broadfoot-suspended-for-ten-games |title=Kirk Broadfoot suspended for ten games after charge proven |publisher=The Football Association |date=23 July 2015 |access-date=24 July 2015}} The abuse, which was reported to be of a sectarian nature, was delivered after Broadfoot thought that McClean had cheated to win a penalty kick.{{cite news |url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13498058.Campaigners__Broadfoot_s_record_ban_for_sectarianism_exposes_weak_will_of_Scots_football_beaks/ |title=Campaigners: Broadfoot's record ban for sectarianism exposes weak will of Scots football beaks |work=The Herald |publisher=Herald & Times Group |date=24 July 2015 |access-date=24 July 2015 |first=Gerry |last=Braiden}} The anti-sectarianism campaign group Nil By Mouth welcomed the severity of the punishment, and highlighted what it perceived to be the different attitudes shown towards sectarianism by the English and Scottish football authorities.
Broadfoot scored his first goal for the Millers on 9 April 2016, a header in a 4–0 win against relegation rivals MK Dons.{{cite news |title=MK Dons 0-4 Rotherham
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35948817|publisher=BBC|date=9 April 2016 |access-date=5 July 2017}}
=Kilmarnock=
Broadfoot signed a three-year contract with Kilmarnock in July 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40501013|title=Kilmarnock: Defender Kirk Broadfoot joins club on three year deal|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 July 2017|access-date=5 July 2017}} Broadfoot spent two seasons with Kilmarnock, the latter of which included a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, their best position for 50 years. He left the club on 2 September 2019, having made 78 appearances for the Rugby Park club.[https://kilmarnockfc.co.uk/news/kirk-broadfoot-leaves-kilmarnock/ Kirk Broadfoot leaves Kilmarnock ], Kilmarnock FC, 2 September 2019
=Return to St Mirren=
Broadfoot signed a two-year contract with St Mirren on 3 September 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49572599 |title=Kirk Broadfoot: Defender returns to St Mirren on two-year deal after Kilmarnock exit |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 September 2019 |access-date=3 September 2019}}
=Return to Kilmarnock=
After only five months at St Mirren, Broadfoot returned to Kilmarnock on 31 January 2020, signing an eighteen-month contract.{{cite web|title=Kilmarnock: Kirk Broadfoot returns from St Mirren on 18-month deal|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51334375|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2020|access-date=1 February 2020}}
=Inverness Caledonian Thistle=
On 12 July 2021, Broadfoot signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a one-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://ictfc.com/kirk-broadfoot-signs-for-ictfc|title=Kirk Broadfoot Signs For ICTFC|website=ictfc.com|date=12 July 2021|access-date=17 July 2021}} He scored the winning penalty in the shootout of the Scottish Championship Play-Off Semi-Final 2nd Leg against Arbroath at Gayfield Park,{{Cite web |title=Arbroath 0-0 Inverness (3-5 on penalties): Nine-man Caley Thistle reach Premiership play-off final |url=https://uk-sport-web.prod.oceanusorigin.com/football/news/11095/12612539/arbroath-0-0-inverness-3-5-on-penalties-nine-man-caley-thistle-reach-premiership-play-off-final |access-date=2022-07-27 |publisher=Sky Sports |language=en}} sending Inverness to the final where they would ultimately be beaten by Perth side St Johnstone 6–2 on aggregate, including a 4-0 thrashing in the second leg at McDiarmid Park.{{Cite news |title=Saints 'have work to do' after securing survival |language=en-GB |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61459427 |access-date=2022-07-27}}
=Broomhill=
Broadfoot signed for Open Goal Broomhill in the Scottish Lowland League in July 2022.{{cite news |url=https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/former-inverness-caledonian-thistle-signs-for-new-c-280975 |title=Former Inverness Caley Thistle defender Kirk Broadfoot signs deal to join Lowland League outfit Open Goal Broomhill |first=Will |last=Clark |newspaper=Inverness Courier |date=8 July 2022 |accessdate=8 July 2022}} His first goal for the club came in a 3–0 win at Cowdenbeath on 26 July 2022.{{Cite tweet |user=ogbroomhill_fc |number=1552006818620121088 |access-date=2022-07-27 |title=Goal! 0-1 to the visitors with Kirk Broadfoot powering home Gary Fraser's cross. |language=en}}{{failed verification|date=July 2022}}
=Greenock Morton=
Broadfoot signed a one-year contract with Greenock Morton in June 2023.{{cite news |url=https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23579351.morton-sign-former-st-mirren-defender-kirk-broadfoot/ |title=Morton sign former St Mirren defender Kirk Broadfoot |newspaper=Greenock Telegraph |date=9 June 2023 |accessdate=9 June 2023 |first=Russell |last=Steele}} He scored twice for Morton in their opening Viaplay Cup Group Stage, against Kelty Hearts and Edinburgh City respectively.{{Cite news |title=Kelty Hearts v Greenock Morton |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66148726 |access-date=2023-07-31}}{{Cite news |title=Greenock Morton v Edinburgh City |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66194149 |access-date=2023-07-31}} He left Morton on 1 February 2025 by mutual consent.{{cite web| url=https://gmfc.net/kirk-broadfoot-departs/| title=Kirk Broadfoot departs| work=Greenock Morton FC| date=1 February 2025| access-date=3 March 2025}}
=Kelty Hearts=
In 2025, Broadfoot signed for Scottish League One side Kelty Hearts, hoping to reach 700 appearances before retiring.{{cite news| url=https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/25001675.kirk-broadfoot-sets-appearance-target-joining-kelty-hearts/| title=Kirk Broadfoot sets out appearance target after joining Kelty Hearts| publisher=Dunfermline Press| date=12 March 2025| access-date=7 April 2025}}
International career
In November 2006, Broadfoot was called up to the Scotland B squad and played in the 0–0 draw with Republic of Ireland B.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6149066.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Rep of Ireland B 0–0 Scotland B|date=14 November 2006}} He made his second B team appearance in a 1–1 draw, also against the Republic of Ireland a year later.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7100835.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Scotland B 1–1 Rep of Ireland B|date=20 November 2007}} He has also won Scotland under-21 international caps. In September 2008, Broadfoot was called up to the Scotland senior squad to replace David Weir.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7595537.stm "Broadfoot 'duped' by Scots call"] BBC Sport. 3 September 2008. Broadfoot made his debut for the senior side on 10 September 2008 against Iceland, and he scored the opening goal in a 2–1 Scotland win.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7604013.stm "Iceland 1–2 Scotland"] BBC Sport. 10 September 2008. Broadfoot retained his place for Scotland's next two matches, a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Norway, and a friendly match against Diego Maradona's Argentina side.
Career statistics
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| 1. | 10 September 2008 | Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík | {{fb|ISL}} | 1–0 | [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7604013.stm 2–1] | FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying |
Honours
=Club=
St Mirren
Rangers
- Scottish Premier League: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
- Scottish League Cup: 2007–08
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 2007–08
Notes
References
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External links
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- {{Soccerbase}}
- {{SFA profile}}
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