Mark Docherty


Mark John Docherty is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Forfar Athletic. Docherty, who started his career with St Mirren, has also played for Stirling Albion, Brechin City, Alloa Athletic, Stranraer, Dumbarton and East Fife, as well as Montrose and Annan Athletic on loan.

Career

Born in Bellshill, Docherty began his career with St Mirren and had a loan spell with Montrose in 2007. He made his St Mirren début coming on as a substitute in the 2–0 win over Gretna on 29 March 2008.
He joined Stirling Albion in August 2008, but was released at the end of the 2008–09 season. He then joined Brechin City on a short-term contract and in January 2010 his deal with the club was extended by a further 18-months. On 31 January 2011, he moved to Annan Athletic on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.
Docherty joined Alloa Athletic in July 2011, helping the club to consecutive promotions before being released in May 2013. He then signed for Stranraer in the summer of 2013. On 29 May 2014, Docherty rejoined Alloa Athletic.
Docherty joined Scottish Championship side Dumbarton in June 2015. He scored his first goal for the club direct from a corner against former club Alloa His second also came direct from a corner in a 1–0 win over Livingston. He renewed his contract in June 2016 for another season He scored the winner from the penalty spot in a 1–0 victory over Dundee United for the Sons in August 2016, his third penalty conversion for the club in two games. He left the club in May 2017
After leaving Dumbarton, Docherty subsequently signed for Scottish League One club East Fife on 13 June 2017. After making over fifty appearances for East Fife, Docherty signed a two-year deal with Forfar Athletic in May 2019.

Personal life

Outside of football Mark currently works in a Children's Non Secure Unit in Plains, Airdrie as a social support worker.

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