Derek Gaston


Derek Gaston is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Gaston previously played for Albion [Rovers F.C.|Albion Rovers] before joining Morton in 2012 then was at Arbroath for 5 years. He then spent a season with Stirling Albion.

Career

Gaston began his senior career with Albion Rovers in 2009, signing from local youth side Baillieston under-21s. He won the Scottish Football League player of the month award for September 2009.
He joined Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton] in 2012, making his debut against his former club in the Challenge Cup in July 2012. After playing all but three matches for Morton in his first season, Gaston signed a new one-year contract in May 2013.
In May 2014, he agreed to sign for a further season, followed by signing another one-year deal in May 2015 after winning Scottish League One. Another contract renewal followed in October 2015, to tie him to Morton until 2018.
Gaston signed on for a seventh season at Cappielow in June 2018. He was released by Morton in the summer of 2019, having made over 200 appearances for the club.
On 4 June 2019, Gaston signed for newly promoted Scottish Championship club Arbroath. In his third season, Gaston earned 10 clean sheets in the opening 20 league games.

Career statistics

Honours

Morton
Individual
  • GMFC Player of the Year: 2014–15
  • SPFL Team of the Year: 2014–15
  • Scottish [Football League monthly awards#2009–10 season|Scottish Football League Player of the Month]: September 2009