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Under the management of [[Gary Locke (Scottish footballer)|Gary Locke]], Oliver was one of the youngsters to get an opportunity in the first team, as a result of Hearts entering administration, as well as having an injury crisis at that particular time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hearts boss Gary Locke uses youth players to combat injury list|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25351069|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2013|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> Oliver ended his first season at the club with 8 league appearances, as Hearts were relegated to the [[Scottish Championship]]. His season, however, was overshadowed when he injured his ankle during a match against Inverness Caley Thistle and was sidelined for three weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hearts kid Oliver ruled out for three weeks|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-kid-oliver-ruled-out-for-three-weeks-1-3239125|publisher=[[Edinburgh Evening News]]|work=edinburghnews.scotsman.com|date=19 December 2013|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> Oliver signed a new one-year contract extension after Hearts ended their period of administration. <ref>{{cite news|title=SPFL: Scotland Under-19 forward Gary Oliver signs new one-year Hearts deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9360025/spfl-scotland-u19-forward-gary-oliver-signs-new-one-year-hearts-deal|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 June 2014|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> On 23 August 2014 Oliver scored his first goal for Hearts in a 4–0 win over [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]], scoring in the 90th minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Raith Rovers 0–4 Heart of Midlothian|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28816658|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref>
Under the management of [[Gary Locke (Scottish footballer)|Gary Locke]], Oliver was one of the youngsters to get an opportunity in the first team, as a result of Hearts entering administration, as well as having an injury crisis at that particular time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hearts boss Gary Locke uses youth players to combat injury list|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25351069|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2013|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> Oliver ended his first season at the club with 8 league appearances, as Hearts were relegated to the [[Scottish Championship]]. His season, however, was overshadowed when he injured his ankle during a match against Inverness Caley Thistle and was sidelined for three weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hearts kid Oliver ruled out for three weeks|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-kid-oliver-ruled-out-for-three-weeks-1-3239125|publisher=[[Edinburgh Evening News]]|work=edinburghnews.scotsman.com|date=19 December 2013|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> Oliver signed a new one-year contract extension after Hearts ended their period of administration. <ref>{{cite news|title=SPFL: Scotland Under-19 forward Gary Oliver signs new one-year Hearts deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9360025/spfl-scotland-u19-forward-gary-oliver-signs-new-one-year-hearts-deal|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 June 2014|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> On 23 August 2014 Oliver scored his first goal for Hearts in a 4–0 win over [[Raith Rovers F.C.|Raith Rovers]], scoring in the 90th minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Raith Rovers 0–4 Heart of Midlothian|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28816658|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2014|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref>


On 1 September 2014 Oliver joined [[Scottish League One]] club [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]] on loan until 5 January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver out on loan|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20140903030739/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140901/oliver-out-on-loan_2241384_4113427|publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C.|date=1 September 2014|accessdate=1 September 2014|archiveurl=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140901/oliver-out-on-loan_2241384_4113427|archivedate=30 March 2015<!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Ironically, Oliver then played against the [[Ochilview Park]] club later that season during March 2015, after his loan spell had ended, scoring a goal as Hearts won 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stenhousemuir 1–2 Heart of Midlothian|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28846859|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 August 2014|accessdate=20 March 2015}}</ref> During his loan spell at Stenhousemuir, Oliver had scored two goals and set-up another goal in a 4–0 win over [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]] on 19 October 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=League One Round-Up: Binos boss quits after Stenny rout, Loons stay on top thanks to keeper heroics|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/league-one-round-up-binos-boss-4464352|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 October 2014|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> On 19 December 2014 Oliver's loan spell at Ochilview ended early, as he was recalled by Hearts after appearing in 11 league matches and scoring 2 goals.<ref>{{cite web|title=GARY BACK FROM LOAN|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20141219183931/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4048|publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C.|date=19 December 2014|accessdate=19 December 2014|archiveurl=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4048|archivedate=30 March 2015<!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
On 1 September 2014 Oliver joined [[Scottish League One]] club [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]] on loan until 5 January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver out on loan |url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140901/oliver-out-on-loan_2241384_4113427 |publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C. |date=1 September 2014 |accessdate=1 September 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903030739/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140901/oliver-out-on-loan_2241384_4113427 |archivedate=3 September 2014 |deadurl=unfit }}</ref> Ironically, Oliver then played against the [[Ochilview Park]] club later that season during March 2015, after his loan spell had ended, scoring a goal as Hearts won 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stenhousemuir 1–2 Heart of Midlothian|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28846859|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 August 2014|accessdate=20 March 2015}}</ref> During his loan spell at Stenhousemuir, Oliver had scored two goals and set-up another goal in a 4–0 win over [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]] on 19 October 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=League One Round-Up: Binos boss quits after Stenny rout, Loons stay on top thanks to keeper heroics|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/league-one-round-up-binos-boss-4464352|publisher=Daily Record|date=19 October 2014|accessdate=30 March 2015}}</ref> On 19 December 2014 Oliver's loan spell at Ochilview ended early, as he was recalled by Hearts after appearing in 11 league matches and scoring 2 goals.<ref>{{cite web|title=GARY BACK FROM LOAN |url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4048 |publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C. |date=19 December 2014 |accessdate=19 December 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219183931/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/4048 |archivedate=19 December 2014 |deadurl=unfit }}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
During October 2013 Oliver was called-up by [[Ricky Sbragia]] for the [[Scotland national under-19 football team|Scotland U19]] squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20150330144107/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=2986&newsCategoryID=39&newsID=12598|title=Scotland Under-19 squad named for Euro qualifiers|publisher=Scottish Football Association|accessdate=30 March 2015|date=2 October 2013|archiveurl=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=2986&newsCategoryID=39&newsID=12598|archivedate=30 March 2015<!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Oliver made his Scotland U19 debut in a 1–1 draw against [[Germany national youth football team#Germany national under-19 squad|Germany U19]]'s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20150330144557/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/international_fixture_details.cfm?page=1921&matchID=136349|title=Scotland U19 1 – 1 Germany U19|publisher=Scottish Football Association|accessdate=30 March 2015|date=15 October 2013|archiveurl=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/international_fixture_details.cfm?page=1921&matchID=136349|archivedate=30 March 2015<!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and scored his first goal in a 4–2 win over [[Switzerland national under-19 football team|Switzerland U19]]'s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20140802095822/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140306/young-jambos-national-success_2241384_3699700|title=Young Jambos' national success|publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C.|accessdate=30 March 2015|date=6 March 2014|archiveurl=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140306/young-jambos-national-success_2241384_3699700|archivedate=30 March 2015<!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
During October 2013 Oliver was called-up by [[Ricky Sbragia]] for the [[Scotland national under-19 football team|Scotland U19]] squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=2986&newsCategoryID=39&newsID=12598 |title=Scotland Under-19 squad named for Euro qualifiers |publisher=Scottish Football Association |accessdate=30 March 2015 |date=2 October 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330144107/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=2986&newsCategoryID=39&newsID=12598 |archivedate=30 March 2015 |deadurl=unfit }}</ref> Oliver made his Scotland U19 debut in a 1–1 draw against [[Germany national youth football team#Germany national under-19 squad|Germany U19]]'s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/international_fixture_details.cfm?page=1921&matchID=136349 |title=Scotland U19 1 – 1 Germany U19 |publisher=Scottish Football Association |accessdate=30 March 2015 |date=15 October 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330144557/http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/international_fixture_details.cfm?page=1921&matchID=136349 |archivedate=30 March 2015 |deadurl=unfit }}</ref> and scored his first goal in a 4–2 win over [[Switzerland national under-19 football team|Switzerland U19]]'s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140306/young-jambos-national-success_2241384_3699700 |title=Young Jambos' national success |publisher=Heart of Midlothian F.C. |accessdate=30 March 2015 |date=6 March 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802095822/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20140306/young-jambos-national-success_2241384_3699700 |archivedate=2 August 2014 |deadurl=unfit }}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==

Revision as of 19:30, 29 April 2016

Gary Oliver
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-07-14) 14 July 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Queen of the South
Number 28
Youth career
Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Heart of Midlothian 18 (1)
2014Stenhousemuir (loan) 11 (2)
2015 Queen of the South 23 (5)
International career
2013–2014 Scotland U19 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 2 April 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 March 2014

Gary Oliver (born 14 July 1995)[1] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Championship side Queen of the South, as a striker. Oliver played for Scotland Under 19's and previously played for Heart of Midlothian, with a loan spell at Stenhousemuir.

Club career

Oliver was born in Glasgow and joined Heart of Midlothian's youth academy in Edinburgh. Oliver's professional debut for Hearts was in a Scottish League Cup match against Raith Rovers on 27 August 2013, coming on as a substitute in the 55th minute, replacing midfielder Scott Robinson.[2] Four days later Oliver made his league debut for the club, coming on as substitute for Callum Tapping in the 61st minute in a 2–0 defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[3]

Under the management of Gary Locke, Oliver was one of the youngsters to get an opportunity in the first team, as a result of Hearts entering administration, as well as having an injury crisis at that particular time.[4] Oliver ended his first season at the club with 8 league appearances, as Hearts were relegated to the Scottish Championship. His season, however, was overshadowed when he injured his ankle during a match against Inverness Caley Thistle and was sidelined for three weeks.[5] Oliver signed a new one-year contract extension after Hearts ended their period of administration. [6] On 23 August 2014 Oliver scored his first goal for Hearts in a 4–0 win over Raith Rovers, scoring in the 90th minute.[7]

On 1 September 2014 Oliver joined Scottish League One club Stenhousemuir on loan until 5 January 2015.[8] Ironically, Oliver then played against the Ochilview Park club later that season during March 2015, after his loan spell had ended, scoring a goal as Hearts won 2–1.[9] During his loan spell at Stenhousemuir, Oliver had scored two goals and set-up another goal in a 4–0 win over Stirling Albion on 19 October 2014.[10] On 19 December 2014 Oliver's loan spell at Ochilview ended early, as he was recalled by Hearts after appearing in 11 league matches and scoring 2 goals.[11]

International career

During October 2013 Oliver was called-up by Ricky Sbragia for the Scotland U19 squad.[12] Oliver made his Scotland U19 debut in a 1–1 draw against Germany U19's[13] and scored his first goal in a 4–2 win over Switzerland U19's.[14]

Career statistics

As of 2 April 2016
Club statistics
Club Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Heart of Midlothian 2013–14 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
2014–15 9 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 12 2
2015–16 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 18 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 25 2
Stenhousemuir (loan) 2014–15 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2
Total 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2
Queen of the South 2015–16 23 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 24 5
Total 23 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 24 5
Career Total 52 8 5 1 1 0 2 0 60 9

Personal life

Oliver was born in Glasgow and attended Cleveden Secondary School. Oliver is the nephew of the current Greenock Morton manager Jim Duffy.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Gary Oliver Biography". hydc.co.uk. Heart of Midlothian Youth Development Committee. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Raith Rovers 1 – 1 Hearts". BBC. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2 – 0 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Hearts boss Gary Locke uses youth players to combat injury list". BBC Sport. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Hearts kid Oliver ruled out for three weeks". edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Edinburgh Evening News. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  6. ^ "SPFL: Scotland Under-19 forward Gary Oliver signs new one-year Hearts deal". Sky Sports. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Raith Rovers 0–4 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Oliver out on loan". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Stenhousemuir 1–2 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  10. ^ "League One Round-Up: Binos boss quits after Stenny rout, Loons stay on top thanks to keeper heroics". Daily Record. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  11. ^ "GARY BACK FROM LOAN". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 19 December 2014. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Scotland Under-19 squad named for Euro qualifiers". Scottish Football Association. 2 October 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Scotland U19 1 – 1 Germany U19". Scottish Football Association. 15 October 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Young Jambos' national success". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 6 March 2014. Archived from the original on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Flown From the Nest Dedicated to every Norwich City Player since 1980 Jim Duffy". ex-canaries.co.uk. Flown From the Nest. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.