Damon Gray

Gray started his career with hometown club Newcastle United after impressing scouts with his play for Wallsend Boys Club.[1] Gray was signed by Hibernian after failing to gain a senior contract with Newcastle, and was a prolific scorer for the Hibs youth and reserve sides.[2] He made his Hibernian debut as a late substitute in the 2007 Scottish Cup semi-final against Dunfermline in April 2007.[3] Later that month, he netted his first goal in a 2–2 draw with Aberdeen.[4] He failed to win a regular place in the Hibs first team, however, and was loaned out twice to Partick Thistle. Gray was released by Hibs in May 2009, at the end of his contract.[2]

Gray was loaned to First Division club Partick Thistle in early 2008, where he stayed for the rest of the season. He made his debut appearance as a substitute against Queen of the South and then scored two goals for Thistle against rivals Clyde. He also scored a notable goal in the Scottish Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium, helping Thistle to a 1–1 draw. Gray returned to Partick Thistle for a second loan spell in July 2008.[5] He scored on his second debut for Thistle in a Challenge Cup win against Queen's Park.[6]

After his release by Hibernian, Gray went on trial with St Mirren,[7] but he did not earn a contract from the SPL club. In late July 2009, Gray signed for Third Division club Berwick Rangers.[8][9] The pairing of Berwick and Civil Service Strollers in the 2009–10 Scottish Cup meant that Gray returned to the ground where he regularly trained while he was with Hibs.[10] Gray left Berwick Rangers at the end of the 2009–10 season.

Gray joined Swedish outfit Östersund after a successful trial period.[11][12] On expiry of his contract in Sweden, Gray returned to Berwick Rangers in February 2011.[13]

Gray moved into Junior football in July 2012, signing for East Superleague club Kelty Hearts then onto neighbours Ballingry Rovers until they were wounded up as a football club.[14]