Dale Shirkie
# Dale Shirkie

Dale Shirkie (born 2 May 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Darvel.

He has previously played for Motherwell, Ayr United and Troon.

## Career

Dale began his career as a schoolboy with Dundee United before joining the Motherwell Academy youth set-up and then signing as a professional in 2012.

On 25 February 2014, Shirkie made his debut for Motherwell as a substitute in a 3-0 defeat to St Johnstone.

Shirkie played as a trialist for Ayr United on 9 August 2014, in a 1–0 win against Greenock Morton. Following this appearance, he signed a permanent contract with Ayr on 15 August 2014.

On 28 May 2015, Shirkie signed for Junior club Troon.

Darvel announced the signing of Shirkie on 3 July 2018.

## Career statistics

    As of 9 March 2015

| Club | Season | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Motherwell | 2013–14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ayr United | 2014–15 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
