Ryan Stevenson (footballer)

Stevenson was born in Irvine, Ayrshire, and was a boyhood Ayr United fan, as stated on BBC Scotland. He was a pupil at Drongan Primary School and Kyle Academy in Ayr.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}

In April 2013, Stevenson was banned from driving for a period of 20 months,{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/hearts-ryan-stevenson-banned-for-drink-driving-1-2913191 | title=Hearts' Ryan Stevenson banned for drink driving | publisher=The Scotsman | work=scotsman.com | date=29 April 2014 | access-date=19 April 2014}} following an arrest for drink driving.{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/hearts-star-ryan-stevenson-branded-1861097 | title=Hearts star Ryan Stevenson branded stupid and arrogant by sheriff | publisher=Daily Record | work=dailyrecord.co.uk | date=30 April 2013 | access-date=20 April 2014}} He later apologised for the incident, stating: "I accept the consequences of my actions. I acknowledge that I am a role model for younger supporters and team-mates and as such, my serious error of judgement was not befitting of such a position."{{cite web | url=http://news.stv.tv/east-central/223510-hearts-player-ryan-stevenson-apologises-for-drink-driving-incident/ | title=Hearts player Ryan Stevenson says drink-driving was 'huge mistake' | publisher=STV | work=news.stv.tv | date=30 April 2013 | access-date=20 April 2014}}

Stevenson began his career as a youth player at Chelsea's youth academy, staying in the same club accommodation as John Terry.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/troon-given-love-football-again-18816497|title=Troon have given me a love for football again, says Ryan Stevenson|first=Stuart|last=Wilson|date=2 August 2019|website=Daily Record}} He has since stated that "being a YTS at Chelsea was the best time in my life"{{Cite web|url=https://www.open-goal.co.uk/keeping-the-ball-on-the-ground-17-03-20/|title=Keeping the Ball on the Ground | CORONAVIRUS SHUTS DOWN FOOTBALL|first=Open|last=Goal|work=Open Goal |date=17 March 2020}} as he was boot-boy for first-team players Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Gianfranco Zola.

Stevenson played in a youth team alongside Carlton Cole, Lenny Pidgeley, Leon Knight and, in his last season, Robert Huth under the watchful eye of manager Steve Clarke.

After making eight reserve-team appearances for Chelsea,{{Cite web|url=http://thechels.info/wiki/2001-02_Premier_Reserve_League_South|title=2001-02 Premier Reserve League South - TheChels.info - The Chelsea Football Club Wiki|website=thechels.info}} scoring one goal,{{Cite web|url=http://thechels.info/wiki/2000-01_Premier_Reserve_League_South|title=2000-01 Premier Reserve League South - TheChels.info - The Chelsea Football Club Wiki|website=thechels.info}} he was released in May 2002.

After leaving Chelsea, Stevenson was signed for St Johnstone by Billy Stark. Stevenson made 74 league appearances for Saints, before eventually falling out of favour under Owen Coyle during 2006.

Robert Connor brought Stevenson home to Ayr United, the team he had supported as a boy, initially on a 28-day loan in October 2006.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/ayr_united/6073030.stm|title=Short-term Ayr deal for Stevenson|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 October 2006}} This loan was later extended until the end of the year.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/ayr_united/6168972.stm Stevenson is to remain with Ayr], BBC Sport, 21 November 2006. He then joined the club on a permanent basis during January 2007, for a five-figure sum, against the wishes of his St. Johnstone boss: "I have told Ryan I don't want to lose him but that I wouldn't stand in his way," Coyle told Saints' website.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/ayr_united/6226631.stm|title=Ayr Utd buy Stevenson from Saints|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2007}} Just two weeks later, Stevenson scored an equaliser for Ayr United against his former club, St Johnstone, in the third round of the Scottish Cup in a 2–1 defeat.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/6266519.stm|title=Ayr United 1–2 St Johnstone|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 January 2007}} Stevenson scored the goal which promoted Ayr United to the First Division in 2009, in a 1–0 win over Airdrie United in the second leg of the First Division play-off Final at New Broomfield.

Stevenson signed for Hearts on 1 February 2010 for an undisclosed five-figure sum,{{cite web|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20100201/ryan-stevenson-joins-hearts_2241384_1952510 |title=Ryan Stevenson joins Hearts |publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C. |work=Hearts News |date=1 February 2010 |access-date=21 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131153953/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20100201/ryan-stevenson-joins-hearts_2241384_1952510 |archive-date=31 January 2012 }} with Rocky Visconte going the other way on loan.{{cite web|url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1868|title=Ryan Stevenson transfers to Hearts|publisher=ayrunitedfc.co.uk|date=1 February 2010|access-date=2 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209014052/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=1868|archive-date=9 February 2010}} He made his debut for Hearts on 10 February playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 defeat to Celtic at Celtic Park.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8505815.stm | title=Celtic 2–0 Hearts | publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation | work=BBC Sport | date=10 February 2010 | access-date=21 October 2011}} He went on to score his first competitive goal for Hearts against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a Scottish Premier League fixture on 18 September 2010.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9007426.stm | title=Inverness CT 1–3 Hearts | publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation | work=BBC Sport | date=18 September 2010 | access-date=21 October 2011}} In the absence of Kevin Kyle, Stevenson was predominantly used as a makeshift striker{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/hearts/2011/10/02/ryan-stevenson-admits-he-might-have-to-become-a-striker-by-default-to-earn-new-hearts-deal-86908-23461709/ | title=Ryan Stevenson admits he might have to become a striker by default to earn new Hearts deal | date=October 2011 | publisher=Daily Record | access-date=21 October 2011}} and scored several notable goals, such as in wins over both halves of the Old Firm and two against Edinburgh rivals Hibernian. In June 2011 Stevenson signed a one-year contract extension to extend his stay at the club.{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/hearts/2011/06/03/ryan-stevenson-signs-new-deal-at-hearts-as-ismael-bouzid-and-ruben-palazuelos-are-freed-86908-23176839/ | title=Ryan Stevenson signs new deal at Hearts as Ismael Bouzid and Ruben Palazuelos are freed | work=Daily Record | date=3 June 2011 | access-date=21 October 2011}}

On 22 December 2011 with Hearts in financial difficulty and having problems paying wages Stevenson requested his contract be terminated;{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/other-sport/stevenson_i_won_t_play_for_hearts_again_1_2021237 | title=Stevenson: I won't play for Hearts again | publisher=Edinburgh Evening News | date=22 December 2011 | access-date=22 December 2011}} this was refused and Stevenson advised the club he would not play or train again until his salary was paid in full.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16299339.stm | title=Ryan Stevenson asks to leave Hearts amid interest from Bristol City | publisher=BBC | work=BBC SPort | date=22 December 2011 | access-date=22 December 2011}} Stevenson cited stress on his unborn baby as one of the reasons behind his decision.{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/hearts/2011/12/23/ryan-stevenson-i-had-to-leave-hearts-after-doctor-said-stress-of-pay-dispute-risked-life-of-unborn-child-86908-23655451/ | title=Ryan Stevenson: I had to leave Hearts after doctor said stress of pay dispute risked life of unborn child | last=Jackson | first=Keith | work=Daily Record | date=23 December 2011 | access-date=23 December 2011}} Despite being paid Stevenson did not return to training. Several clubs including{{cite web | url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/hearts/293532-ayr-united-in-talks-to-re-sign-ryan-stevenson/ | title=Ayr United in talks to re-sign Ryan Stevenson from Hearts | publisher=Scottish Television | date=13 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2012}} Ayr United, Crawley Town{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16655370.stm | title=Crawley Town bid for Hearts' Ryan Stevenson rebuffed | publisher=BBC | work=BBC Sport | date=20 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2012}} and Dundee United{{cite web | url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/dundee-united/295047-dundee-united-tracking-ryan-stevenson/ | title=Dundee United tracking Ryan Stevenson | publisher=Scottish Television | date=25 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2012}} were interested however Hearts were seeking £100,000 for their exiled player.{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/football/hearts_ryan_stevenson_in_limbo_after_move_blocked_1_2079450 | title=Hearts' Ryan Stevenson in limbo after move blocked | publisher=The Scotsman | date=26 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2012}} Hearts pledged to open a disciplinary hearing if he did not leave during the transfer window.{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/other-sport/stevenson_the_exile_can_go_for_100k_1_2072732 | title=Stevenson the exile can go for £100k | publisher=The Scotsman | date=23 January 2012 | access-date=28 January 2012}}

On 28 January 2012, Championship side Ipswich Town announced that he was set to join them in a deal worth £50,000 which was concluded on 30 January. He was given the number 16 shirt,{{cite web|url=http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~2592190,00.html |title=I can't wait to get going |publisher=Ipswich Town F.C |date=28 January 2012 |access-date=28 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130052725/http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10272~2592190%2C00.html |archive-date=30 January 2012 }} and had signed an 18-month contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~2593884,00.html |title=Ryan: move was a no-brainer |publisher=Ipswich Town F.C |date=30 January 2012 |access-date=30 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203080523/http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10272~2593884%2C00.html |archive-date= 3 February 2012 }}

Stevenson scored his first goal for Ipswich on 28 April 2012 against Doncaster Rovers on the final day of the 2011–12 Football League Championship with a long-range effort which was later voted as Ipswich Town fans Goal of the Year.{{cite web | url=http://www.twtd.co.uk/questionnaire.php?page=listanswer&qid=447 | title=TWTD Town goal of the Year? | publisher=TWTD | access-date=1 July 2012 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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On 31 August 2012, after just eight months at Ipswich Town, Hearts re-signed Stevenson on a three-year contract,{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19410936 | title=Ryan Stevenson returns to Tynecastle from Ipswich | publisher=BBC | work=BBC Sport | date=31 August 2012 | access-date=31 August 2012}} despite interest from Motherwell.{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/motherwell-want-ryan-stevenson-1286437 | title=Motherwell interested in snapping up free agent Ryan Stevenson | last=Keevins | first=Hugh | publisher=Daily Record | work=dailyrecord.co.uk | date=30 August 2012 | access-date=31 August 2012}} Stevenson scored both Hearts goals in the 2013 Scottish League Cup Final, but ultimately the club lost 3–2 to St Mirren.{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/198038.html# | title=St Mirren seal historic League Cup win | publisher=ESPN | work=espn.co.uk | date=17 March 2013 | access-date=20 April 2014}} Stevenson was released by Hearts after the club was relegated to the Scottish Championship in 2014.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27379580 Hearts: Jamie Hamill unhappy as player trio exit Tynecastle], BBC Sport

Stevenson signed for Partick Thistle in June 2014 on a two-year contract, with an option for a third year.{{cite web|url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2014/june_2014/ryan_stevenson_joins_thistle |title=Ryan Stevenson Joins Thistle |publisher=Partick Thistle F.C. |work=ptfc.co.uk |date=11 June 2014 |access-date=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140615003555/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2014/june_2014/ryan_stevenson_joins_thistle |archive-date=15 June 2014 }}[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27791153 Partick Thistle sign Ryan Stevenson], BBC Sport He scored his first two goals for Thistle in a 2–0 Scottish Cup win over Hamilton Academical on 29 November 2014.{{cite web|title=Partick Thistle 2–0 Hamilton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30156822|publisher=BBC Sport|last=McLauchlin|first=Brian|date=29 November 2014|access-date=4 December 2014}} He scored his first and second league goals in a Scottish Premiership 4–0 away win against Inverness{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30357513?r=1#refresh|title=Inverness CT 0-4 Partick Thistle|work=BBC Sport |date=12 December 2014 }} On 31 October 2015, Stevenson had to play as goalkeeper for the last five minutes of a 4–0 defeat to Hearts because Thistle 'keeper Ryan Scully had been sent off and Thistle had already used all of their substitutions.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/34623819|title=Partick Thistle 0-4 Hearts|work=BBC Sport}} Stevenson's first goal of the 2015–16 season was a 90th-minute winner in a 2–1 victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/34817885|title=Partick Thistle 2-1 Inverness CT|work=BBC Sport}} Stevenson was released by the club in January 2016.{{cite web |title=Ryan Stevenson |url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/january_2016/ryan_stevenson |publisher=ptfc.co.uk |date=20 January 2016 |access-date=20 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123020709/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/january_2016/ryan_stevenson |archive-date=23 January 2016}}

In December 2015, Stevenson signed a short-term loan deal with his former club Ayr United.{{cite web|title=Ryan Stevenson rejoins Ayr United on 28-day loan from Partick Thistle |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35165774 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 December 2015 |access-date=22 December 2015}} He made three appearances for Ayr before returning to Partick Thistle. However, subsequent to his release by the Firhill side, Stevenson signed again with Ayr in January 2016, his fourth separate spell with the side.{{cite web |title=Stevo Ayr to stay |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/stevo-ayr-to-stay/ |publisher=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |date=21 January 2016 |access-date=28 January 2016 |archive-date=31 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131075409/http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/stevo-ayr-to-stay/ |url-status=dead }} After achieving promotion to the Scottish Championship via the play-offs, Stevenson chose not to renew his contract at Somerset Park.{{cite web|title=Player update |url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/player-update/ |publisher=ayrunitedfc.co.uk |date=8 June 2016 |access-date=8 June 2016}}

Shortly after leaving Ayr United, Stevenson signed for Scottish Championship side Dumbarton.{{cite web |title=Stevenson switches to Sons from Ayr Utd |url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=2493 |last=Findlay |first=Alan |publisher=dumbartonfootballclub.com |date=8 June 2016 |access-date=8 June 2016}} He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–3 draw with Peterhead in July 2016.{{cite web|last1=Barrow|first1=Simon|title=SONS BEATEN IN BETFRED ON PENALTIES|url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=2601|access-date=30 July 2016}} He left the club in December 2016{{cite web|last1=Findlay|first1=Alan|title=PLAYER DEPARTURES|url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=2806|access-date=31 December 2016}}

He joined Raith Rovers in January 2017{{cite web|title=Ryan Stevenson Signs To Boost Attacking Options|url=http://www.raithrovers.net/28014/ryan-stevenson-signs-to-boost-attacking-options.htm|website=Raith Rovers|date=2 January 2017 |access-date=2 January 2017}} Stevenson hit the headlines after being forced to play a full 90 minutes in goal, after injuries to Raith's three first team goalkeepers. Rovers lost the match 1–0 to Ayr United{{cite web|last1=Borthwick|first1=Jamie|title=Attacker Ryan Stevenson starts in goals for Raith Rovers|url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/1381921-attacker-ryan-stevenson-starts-in-goals-for-raith-rovers/|website=STV Sport|access-date=9 March 2017}}

In March 2017, just over a week after playing in goals, Stevenson announced his shock retirement from professional football at the age of 32{{cite web|last1=Elder|first1=Matthew|title=Raith striker announces shock retirement|url=http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/sport/football/raith-rovers/raith-striker-announces-shock-retirement|website=Fife Today|publisher=Johnston Publishing|access-date=9 March 2017}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} as he sought a long-term career outside of football.

After leaving Raith Rovers in March 2017 to start a long-term career outside of football, Stevenson signed for Troon.{{Cite web |url=http://troonfc.com/news/new-signing-ryan-stevenson/ |title=New Signing - Ryan Stevenson - Troon FC |access-date=29 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330011348/http://troonfc.com/news/new-signing-ryan-stevenson/ |archive-date=30 March 2017 |url-status=dead}}

With his personal life in turmoil, and after just one appearance and two weeks with the club, Stevenson announced he was to emigrate and he signed for Australian State League Division 2 South-East side Peninsula Strikers.{{cite web |url=https://stv.tv/sport/football/1385492-ryan-stevenson-leaves-troon-for-australian-fifth-tier-side/ |title=Ryan Stevenson leaves Troon to join Australian club |first=Andy |last=Coyle |work=STV News |publisher=STV |date=10 April 2017 |access-date=10 April 2017}} However, the day he was due to leave for Australia he announced he had cancelled the agreement for family reasons.{{Cite web|url=https://troonfootballclub.co.uk/player/ryan-stevenson/|title=Ryan Stevenson – Troon Football Club}}

Stevenson joined Scottish League Two side Annan Athletic in June 2017, managed by his former Ayr United teammate Peter Murphy.{{cite web|title=RYAN STEVENSON SIGNS ON|url=http://www.annanathleticfc.com/7247-2/|website=Annan Athletic|date=27 June 2017|access-date=29 June 2017}} Stevenson played eight matches before an old injury flared up and he decided to take a step back from the game to concentrate on family and work commitments.

Stevenson rejoined Troon in November 2018 after more than a year out of the game, and he said the move gave him "his love of football back"{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B6oKefElXVE/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B6oKefElXVE |archive-date=24 December 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Login • Instagram|website=www.instagram.com}}{{cbignore}} thanks to the club's Manager Jimmy Kirkwood.

The move to Portland Park proved a fruitful one for Stevenson, playing alongside former team-mates Christian Nade and Dean Keenan, and he netted 26 times in 50 appearances playing in an attacking midfield or forward role.

With a new-found hunger for football again, Stevenson got the opportunity to return to senior football and he joined Stranraer in January 2020.{{Cite web|url=http://www.stranraerfc.org/index.php/77-latest-news/1663-stevenson-signing|title=Stevo signs on|date=1 January 2020|website=Stranraer FC|access-date=1 January 2020}}

A part of the lure to Stranraer was their upcoming match against Rangers at Ibrox Park in the Scottish Cup,{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51058102|title=Much-changed Rangers ease past Stranraer|work=BBC Sport}} a possible final chance to play in front of 38,000 supporters and his family.

Stevenson returned to Troon for a third time in May 2020.{{Cite web|last=McGowan|first=Eric|date=2020-05-27|title=Former Hearts and Ayr United ace returns for another spell at Troon|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/former-hearts-ayr-united-playmaker-22095127|access-date=2020-07-13|website=dailyrecord}}

In March 2021, Stevenson signed for Scottish League Two side Albion Rovers.{{Cite web|date=10 March 2021|title=Ryan Stevenson, David Cox, and Jamie McKernon join Albion Rovers|url=https://albionroversfc.com/ryan-stevenson-david-cox-and-jamie-mckernon-join-albion-rovers/|access-date=10 March 2021|website=albionroversfc.com}}

On September 1, 2022, Stevenson returned for the fourth - and final - time to Troon.[https://troonfootballclub.co.uk/welcome-back-ryan-stevenson/ Welcome back Ryan Stevenson!], troonfootballclub.co.uk, 1 September 2022 However, it was short-lived as the club confirmed on November 17, 2022 that Stevenson had chosen to leave the club again.[https://troonfootballclub.co.uk/ryan-stevenson-moves-on/ Ryan Stevenson Moves on], troonfootballclub.co.uk, 17 November 2022

On 6 November 2011, Stevenson was called up to the Scotland squad for the first time as a late inclusion for a friendly match against Cyprus.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/15610953.stm | title=Ryan Stevenson, Gary MacKenzie & Craig Samson get surprise Scots call | publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation | work=BBC Sport | date=7 November 2011 | access-date=7 November 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20111107/super-stevo_2241384_2508904 |title=Super Stevo |publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C. |date=7 November 2011 |access-date=7 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109014406/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20111107/super-stevo_2241384_2508904 |archive-date= 9 November 2011 }}

His first and most recent role as manager was that of West of Scotland Football League side Glenafton Athletic, a role he resigned from on 28 August 2023. During his spell he saved the club from relegation and made the Scottish Junior Cup semi finals. His position was filled by the club's assistant manager Mark Roberts.

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