Stuart Gray
| Date of birth | 18 December 1973 |
| Place of birth | Harrogate, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
| Died | 26 January 2024 |
Stuart Gray, who joined Celtic from Giffnock North AFC, was mostly restricted to reserve-team football at Reading in 2000-01 apart from a brief run in the first team in the new year when he filled in at left back for the injured Matt Robinson.
He was subsequently allowed to join Conference outfit Rushden and Diamonds in March and he assisted in the closing weeks of their championship-winning team, thus ensuring the possibility of a quick return to the Football League in the coming season.
He was a steady but unspectacular defender with a powerful shot.
A former Scotland Under-21 international and son of Leeds United legend Eddie Gray, Stuart agreed a new two-year deal with Rushden in May 2003.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 07 Jul 1992 | 27 Mar 1998 | |
| Reading | 27 Mar 1998 | 23 Mar 2001 | |
| Rushden and Diamonds | 23 Mar 2001 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Oxford United | 07 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Guiseley | 24 Aug 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Reading | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Reading | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Reading | League Division 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 3 | 12 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 3 | 34 | 4 |
7 |
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| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 2 | 33 | 2 |
5 |
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| 2004-05 | Rushden and Diamonds | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Two | 37 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | Oxford United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Oxford United | League Two | 10 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 1999 | Bradford City v Reading | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 1999 | Reading v Bradford City | D |
2-2 Agg: 3-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Reading v Grays Athletic | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Hereford United v Reading | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Stoke City v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Reading v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Reading v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | Scotland | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Scotland | Toulon Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 4 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep 1986 | Scotland v Germany | W | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
| 07 Jun 1995 | France v Scotland | W | 1-2 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 09 Jun 1995 | Scotland v Korea Republic | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 12 Jun 1995 | Brazil v Scotland | L | 4-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 15 Aug 1995 | Scotland v Greece | W | 3-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 8 |
| 26 Mar 1996 | Scotland v Hungary | W | 3-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Quarter-final |
| 28 May 1996 | Spain v Scotland | L | 2-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 31 May 1996 | France v Scotland | L | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | 3rd place |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.