Jamie Stevenson (born 13 July 1984 in Glasgow) is a Scottish footballer. He is currently playing for East Stirlingshire.
Stevenson began his career with Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen. He was released by the club because they believed he was too small to make the grade in professional football. From there he dropped down the leagues and joined Alloa Athletic. It was after just two first team appearances with the club that Stevenson's life ...
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Jamie Stevenson (born 13 July 1984 in Glasgow) is a Scottish footballer. He is currently playing for East Stirlingshire.
Stevenson began his career with Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen. He was released by the club because they believed he was too small to make the grade in professional football. From there he dropped down the leagues and joined Alloa Athletic. It was after just two first team appearances with the club that Stevenson's life was turned up side down. In what has been described as a 'Roy of the Rovers' moment Stevenson was spotted playing a game of football with his uncle on the Spanish island of Majorca. A scout from Spanish La Liga side Real Mallorca approached Stevenson and offered him a trial. Stevenson made such an impression in this trial that he was offered a 3 year contract with the Spanish giants.
Stevenson only lasted 18 months at the Son Moix stadium because he was terribly homesick. In his time in Spain he did not make a first team appearance but was a...
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