Born
Dundee
Roddy Black
Biography
Roddy was signed by Harry Cairney in summer 2005 after his release by Brechin City, the left sided defender/ midfielder going on to spend four years at Gayfield. He started his time at the club as our regular left back, before a change of management in late September saw John McGlashan appointed, and Roddy began to be used more as a central midfielder under his charge. During his four years in maroon, Roddy made at least 25 appearances in each season, usually as a starter, and filled in a variety of positions. He helped the club win promotion from the…Read moreRead less
Roddy was signed by Harry Cairney in summer 2005 after his release by Brechin City, the left sided defender/ midfielder going on to spend four years at Gayfield. He started his time at the club as our regular left back, before a change of management in late September saw John McGlashan appointed, and Roddy began to be used more as a central midfielder under his charge.
During his four years in maroon, Roddy made at least 25 appearances in each season, usually as a starter, and filled in a variety of positions. He helped the club win promotion from the Third Division through the playoffs in the 2007/08 campaign, before avoiding relegation the following year after which Roddy left the club and went on to sign for Cove Rangers.
During his four years in maroon, Roddy made at least 25 appearances in each season, usually as a starter, and filled in a variety of positions. He helped the club win promotion from the Third Division through the playoffs in the 2007/08 campaign, before avoiding relegation the following year after which Roddy left the club and went on to sign for Cove Rangers.
Statistics
- Apps
- 97 (17)
- Goals
- 5
- 15
- 1
- Goals/game
- 0.04
- Minutes
- 8842
- Seasons
- 4
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 1 Jul 2005 · Left: 31 May 2009
Other clubs played for
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Most recent appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Cairney | 30 Jul 2005 | 24 Sep 2005 | 8 |
| John McGlashan | 1 Oct 2005 | 9 May 2009 | 89 (17) |
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance
Arbroath 1–3 Stranraer· Scottish Challenge Cup · Gayfield
A double from new signing David Hamilton propelled Stranraer into the second round of the Bell's Cup after a bruising encounter at Gayfield Park. Hamilton raced on to Paul Walker's through ball to chip the Arbroath goalkeeper to give Stranraer the lead. It was two…
First competitive goal
East Stirlingshire 3–1 Arbroath· Third Division · Firs Park
Last goal
Cowdenbeath 1–2 Arbroath· Third Division · Central Park
100 competitive appearances
Arbroath 0–3 Ayr United· Second Division · Gayfield
Last appearance
Raith Rovers 0–0 Arbroath· Second Division · Starks Park
Recorded contract end
Appearances (114)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2009 | Raith Rovers | 0–0 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | D |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Arbroath | 0–2 | Raith Rovers | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Peterhead | 1–0 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 7 Mar 2009 | Arbroath | 0–0 | Brechin City | Second Division2008-09 | D |
| 28 Feb 2009 | Stirling | 1–1 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | D |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Arbroath | 3–0 | Queen's Park | Second Division2008-09 | W |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Stranraer | 1–5 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | W |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Arbroath | 0–2 | East Fife | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 20 Dec 2008 | Raith Rovers | 2–1 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Arbroath | 4–0 | Peterhead | Second Division2008-09 | W |
| 6 Dec 2008 | Queen's Park | 1–2 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | W |
| 29 Nov 2008 | East Fife | 2–0 | Arbroath | Scottish Cup2008-09 | L |
| 15 Nov 2008 | Stirling | 0–2 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | W |
| 8 Nov 2008 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Brechin City | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 1 Nov 2008 | Arbroath | 0–3 | Ayr Utd | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Alloa | 2–1 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 20 Sep 2008 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Queen's Park | Second Division2008-09 | D |
| 13 Sep 2008 | Brechin City | 3–1 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Stirling | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Arbroath | 0–1 | East Fife | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Ayr Utd | 2–1 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | L |
| 9 Aug 2008 | Peterhead | 1–1 | Arbroath | Second Division2008-09 | D |
| 6 Aug 2008 | Arbroath | 3–2 | Stirling | Scottish League Cup2008-09 | W |
| 2 Aug 2008 | Arbroath | 4–1 | Alloa | Second Division2008-09 | W |
| 26 Jul 2008 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Forfar | Scottish Challenge Cup2008-09 | L |
| 10 May 2008 | Stranraer | 1–0 | Arbroath | Third Division2007-08 | L |
| 7 May 2008 | Arbroath | 2–0 | Stranraer | Third Division2007-08 | W |
| 3 May 2008 | Cowdenbeath | 1–2 a.e.t. | Arbroath | Third Division2007-08 | W |
| 30 Apr 2008 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Cowdenbeath | Third Division2007-08 | D |
| 19 Apr 2008 | East Fife | 2–1 | Arbroath | Third Division2007-08 | L |
Goals scored (5)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2008 | Cowdenbeath | 1–2 a.e.t. | Arbroath | Third Division2007-08 | W | 83′ |
| 7 Mar 2007 | Arbroath | 2–1 | Elgin City | Third Division2006-07 | W | 7′ |
| 26 Aug 2006 | Arbroath | 3–1 | Montrose | Third Division2006-07 | W | 17′ |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Arbroath | 7–2 | East Stirling | Third Division2005-06 | W | 85′ |
| 20 Aug 2005 | East Stirling | 3–1 | Arbroath | Third Division2005-06 | L | 87′ |