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| fullname = Rory James Loy |
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'''Rory James Loy''' (born 19 March 1988) is a Scottish professional [[association footballer|footballer]] |
'''Rory James Loy''' (born 19 March 1988) is a Scottish former professional [[association footballer|footballer]] now working as a football commentator on radio and television. He last played for [[Scottish League One]] side [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]]. He has previously played for [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]], [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]], [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] (two spells), [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] and [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]] and [[Falkirk FC|Falkirk]] (two spells). Loy has also represented [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland at under-21]] international level. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Loy was born in [[Dumfries]] on 19 March 1988 and grew up in the town of [[Stranraer]] and the village of [[Sandhead]]. He attended Sandhead Primary School and [[Stranraer Academy]]. |
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Loy was born in [[Dumfries]] on 19 March 1988 and grew up in the town of [[Stranraer]] and the village of [[Sandhead]].<ref name="Loy Dunfermline Athletic 14 December 2008">{{cite web|url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=New_Boy_impressed_with_Pars&ID=4991|title=NEW BOY IMPRESSED WITH PARS|website=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]|date=14 December 2008|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819055550/http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=New_Boy_impressed_with_Pars&ID=4991|archive-date=14 December 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> He attended Sandhead Primary School and [[Stranraer Academy]]. Loy began his football career at Lochryan Boys Club before joining Girvan at the age of 14, then moved on to [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] and [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]].<ref name="Loy Dunfermline Athletic 14 December 2008"/><ref name="LISTEN TO US AND FIND OUT WHAT'S THE STORY OVER MOURNING RORY">{{cite news|title=LISTEN TO US AND FIND OUT WHAT'S THE STORY OVER MOURNING RORY|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/listen-to-us-and-find-out-whats-the-story-935177|publisher=Daily Record|date=9 August 2006|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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===Rangers=== |
===Rangers=== |
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In August 2006, Loy was snapped up by [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] for £20,000 when his contract ran out despite report from [[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] mentioned that he "would have made the Kilmarnock first team a whole lot quicker than he will at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]]".<ref name="LISTEN TO US AND FIND OUT WHAT'S THE STORY OVER MOURNING RORY"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Poaching will not stop Jefferies blooding youngsters|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12426776.poaching-will-not-stop-jefferies-blooding-youngsters/|website=Herald Scotland|date=4 August 2006|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> After progressing through the ranks of the club’s academy, it was reported on 27 October 2007 that Loy signed a one-year extension to his Rangers contract to remain at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] until the summer of 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers must rely on kids|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12820076.rangers-must-rely-on-kids/|website=Th e Glasgow Times|date=13 February 2007|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|url=http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ReserveDetail/0,,5~1150789,00.html|title=Contract Thrillers!|publisher=Rangers.co.uk|date=24 October 2007|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026052130/http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ReserveDetail/0%2C%2C5~1150789%2C00.html|archive-date=26 October 2007|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Out with the old, in with the new|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12464868.old-new/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 May 2008|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 1 November 2008, he made his first team debut for the club in a [[Scottish Premier League]] match, coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute, in a 5–0 win against [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7701234.stm|title=Rangers 5–0 Inverness CT|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2008}}</ref> On 3 March 2009, having impressed on loan, Loy signed a further two-year extension to his Rangers contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2009/03/03/new-contract-joy-for-rangers-starlet-rory-loy-86908-21167531/ |title=Loy signs till 2011|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|publisher=Trinity Mirror|date=3 March 2009|access-date=10 September 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309002523/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2009/03/03/new-contract-joy-for-rangers-starlet-rory-loy-86908-21167531/|archive-date=3 March 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Loy began his career with [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] in 2004 aged fourteen<ref name="LISTEN TO US AND FIND OUT WHAT'S THE STORY OVER MOURNING RORY">{{cite news|title=LISTEN TO US AND FIND OUT WHAT'S THE STORY OVER MOURNING RORY|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/listen-to-us-and-find-out-whats-the-story-935177|publisher=Daily Record|date=9 August 2006|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> before being snapped up by [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] for £20,000 in 2006. In October 2007, Loy signed a one-year extension to his Rangers contract to remain at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]] until the summer of 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/headlines/0,,5~1150789,00.html|title=Contract Thrillers!|publisher=Rangers.co.uk|date=24 October 2007}}</ref> In March 2009, having impressed on loan, Loy signed a further two-year extension to his Rangers contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/rangers/2009/03/03/new-contract-joy-for-rangers-starlet-rory-loy-86908-21167531/ |title=Loy signs till 2011|work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|date=3 March 2009|access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref> |
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After his loan spell at St. Mirren, Loy made his only appearance of the 2010–11 season for Rangers, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute, in a 4–1 win against [[Motherwell F.C.|Motherwell]] on 16 October 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers 4–1 Motherwell|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9090143.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=16 October 2010|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> |
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He made his first team debut in a [[Scottish Premier League]] match against [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness CT]] on 1 November 2008, coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7701234.stm|title=Rangers 5–0 Inverness CT|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2008}}</ref> |
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====Loan spells from Rangers==== |
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On 12 December 2008, Loy joined [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on loan until 26 January 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7780656.stm|title=Rangers' Loy loaned out to Pars|publisher=BBC Sport website|date=12 December 2008}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Loy_joins_the_Pars&ID=4986|title=LOY JOINS THE PARS|website=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]|date=12 December 2008|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819054859/https://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Loy_joins_the_Pars&ID=4986|archive-date=19 August 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> After joining the club, he revealed it was a chance he couldn't turn down.<ref>{{cite news|title=I couldn't turn down chance of Dunfermline switch, says Rangers rookie Rory Loy|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/i-couldnt-turn-down-chance-of-dunfermline-1002071|publisher=Daily Record|date=16 December 2008|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> The next day, Loy made his Dunfermline Athletic debut, coming on as a substitute for [[Andy Kirk (footballer)|Andy Kirk]], in a 2–1 win over [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dafc.co.uk/fixture.php?SID=First+Team&D=2008-12-13&ID=440|title=QUEEN OF THE SOUTH 1 DUNFERMLINE 2|website=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]|date=13 December 2008|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926094415/https://dafc.co.uk/fixture.php?SID=First+Team&D=2008-12-13&ID=440|archive-date=26 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On 17 January 2009, he scored his first goal for Dunfermline Athletic, in a 1–1 draw against [[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline Athletic 1–1 Airdrie United|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12377559.dunfermline-1---1-airdrie-united/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=17 January 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> His loan was then extended with the club till the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfer Talk – January 28: Fergie watches Fleck, Kyle for Killie, Villa want Owen|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-talk---january-28-1007322|publisher=Daily Record|date=28 January 2009|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Having agreed the loan extension with Dunfermline Athletic, Loy believed it could help him earn a first team place when he returns to Rangers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline loan can help me into Rangers first team, says Rory Loy|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dunfermline-loan-can-help-me-into-rangers-1008185|publisher=Daily Record|date=3 February 2009|access-date=3 May 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Rory Loy's dream is to team up with John Fleck in Rangers first team|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12816745.rory-loys-dream-is-to-team-up-with-john-fleck-in-rangers-first-team/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=17 February 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Since joining the club, he remain involved in the first team in a number of matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stark sings the praises of his captain Caddis|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12819428.stark-sings-the-praises-of-his-captain-caddis/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=24 March 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Time for boys to become men|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12386268.time-boys-becomemen/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 April 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=The young pretenders|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12388019.dunfermline-1---1-clyde/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=3 June 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Loy contributed to his role for Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup matches all up to the semi–finals but the club lost 2–0 against Falkirk.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ibrox kid Rory resigned to cup final heartbreak|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12819445.ibrox-kid-rory-resigned-to-cup-final-heartbreak/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=30 March 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Loan Ranger Loy keeps eyes on the job in hand|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12385660.loan-ranger-loy-keeps-eyes-job-hand/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=21 April 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 2–0 Dumfermline Athletic|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/8015682.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=26 April 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2008–09 season, he made twenty–one appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Title blow but progress still name of Jags game|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12815903.title-blow-but-progress-still-name-of-jags-game/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=14 February 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Division One: Dunfermline 2 Morton 1|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/division-one-dunfermline-2-morton-1021545|website=Daily Record|date=6 May 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Following this, Loy returned to his parent club.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Rory_Loy_Post_Dunfermline&ID=5100|title=RORY LOY POST DUNFERMLINE|website=[[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]]|date=10 May 2009|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004183144/http://dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Rory_Loy_Post_Dunfermline&ID=5100|archive-date=4 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On 29 January 2010, Loy joined Scottish Premier League rival [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] on a six-month loan deal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/8487170.stm|title=Rangers striker Rory Loy joins St Mirren on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2010}}</ref> By the time he joined the club, Loy spent the first half of the 2009–10 season, playing for Rangers’ reserve side.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers kid Loy has plenty in reserve for Scots chance|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12846516.rangers-kid-loy-has-plenty-in-reserve-for-scots-chance/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=8 October 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Chances at a premium in Scots kids' late win|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/12846843.chances-at-a-premium-in-scots-kids-late-win/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=12 October 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> The next day, he made his debut for St Mirren, coming on as a 76th minute substitute, in a 2–1 lost against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/rory-makes-saints-debut-2595772|title=Rory makes Saints debut|website=Daily Record|date=1 February 2010|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924202556/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/rory-makes-saints-debut-2595772|archive-date=12 November 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cruel blow denies Saints a point|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/cruel-blow-denies-saints-point-2595773|website=Daukt Record|date=2 February 2010|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> However, Loy wasn't in the starting line-up regularly, as his playing time came from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Innes back in contention for Ibrox|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/innes-back-contention-ibrox-2594259|website=Daily Record|date=6 March 2010|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Too little, too late for Saints against Dons|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/little-late-saints-against-dons-2595599|website=Daily Record|date=29 March 2010|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Red hot striker’s form leaves Rory in cold storage|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/red-hot-strikers-form-leaves-2595614|website=Daily Record|date=30 March 2010|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> During his time at St Mirren, he made eight appearances in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=St Mirren stars sent home as bug sweeps through squad|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/st-mirren-stars-sent-home-1054804|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 April 2010|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |
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In December 2008, he joined [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]] on loan until 26 January 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7780656.stm|title=Rangers' Loy loaned out to Pars|publisher=BBC Sport website|date=12 December 2008}}</ref> After the move, Loy revealed it was a chance he could not turn down.<ref>{{cite news|title= couldn't turn down chance of Dunfermline switch, says Rangers rookie Rory Loy|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/i-couldnt-turn-down-chance-of-dunfermline-1002071|publisher=Daily Record|date=16 December 2008|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Loy made his debut, several days after joining the club, coming on as a substitute for [[Andy Kirk (footballer)|Andy Kirk]], in a 2–1 win over [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] and scored his first goal for the club on 17 January 2009, in a 1–1 draw against [[Airdrie United F.C.|Airdrie United]]. His loan was then extended till the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfer Talk – January 28: Fergie watches Fleck, Kyle for Killie, Villa want Owen|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-talk---january-28-1007322|publisher=Daily Record|date=28 January 2009|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Having agreed the loan extension, Loy believed it could help him earn a first team place when he returned to Rangers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline loan can help me into Rangers first team, says Rory Loy|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dunfermline-loan-can-help-me-into-rangers-1008185|publisher=Daily Record|date=3 February 2009|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Later in the season, Loy scored two more goals in matches against [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]] and [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]]. |
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====St Mirren (first loan)==== |
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On 29 January 2010, Loy joined Scottish Premier League rival [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] on a six-month loan deal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/8487170.stm|title=Rangers striker Rory Loy joins St Mirren on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2010}}</ref> He made his debut as a substitute for [[Garry Brady]], in a 1–0 loss against [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] on 2 February 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rory makes Saints debut|url=http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-sport/renfrewshire-football/renfrewshire-football-st-mirren/2010/02/01/rory-makes-saints-debut-87085-25727696/|publisher=Paisley Daily Express|date=2 February 2010|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> However, Loy was not in the starting line-up regularly, due to a virus he suffered along with team-mate [[Paul Gallacher]], [[John Potter (footballer)|John Potter]] and [[Lee Mair]].<ref>{{cite news|title=St Mirren stars sent home as bug sweeps through squad|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/st-mirren-stars-sent-home-1054804|publisher=Daily Record|date=1 April 2010|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |
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===Carlisle United=== |
===Carlisle United=== |
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On 28 January 2011, [[Football League One|English League One]] side [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] announced the signing of Loy on a permanent deal from [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] on a two |
On 28 January 2011, [[Football League One|English League One]] side [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] announced the signing of Loy on a permanent deal from [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle United sign Rangers striker Rory Loy|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/carlisle_united/9380098.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2011|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> After the move, Loy stated he had to leave Rangers to help revive his career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rory Loy: I had to leave Rangers to help save my career|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rory-loy-i-had-to-leave-rangers-to-help-1094159|publisher=Daily Record|date=6 February 2011|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |
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Loy made a slow start for the club, but on 1 March 2011, he scored his first goal and set up a goal for [[Ben Marshall (footballer)|Ben Marshall]], who then, in turn, set up a goal for Loy, in a 3–1 win over [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton]]. In the [[2011 Football League Trophy Final|Football League Trophy Final]], Loy played the final two minutes after coming on as a substitute for [[Tom Taiwo]] as Carlisle United beat [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]].<ref name="FLT">{{cite news|title=Trophy Final – Match report|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/johnstonespainttrophy/news/20110403/trophy-final-match-report_2293332_2329473|publisher=The Football League|date=3 April 2011|access-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929000055/http://www.football-league.co.uk/johnstonespainttrophy/news/20110403/trophy-final-match-report_2293332_2329473|archive-date=29 September 2012}}</ref> With lack of first team players, Manager [[Greg Abbott (footballer)|Greg Abbott]] promised that he would give Loy and [[Paddy Madden]] first team opportunities next season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Abbott offers duo playing hope|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/6960905/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=31 May 2011|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |
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In his first full season, Loy scored three goals before his season was ended, when he suffered a broken leg on Boxing Day in a fixture against [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston]] after a nasty challenge from [[David Gray (footballer born 1988)|David Gray]], which led to a nine-minute delay during the match. Loy's injury would lead the club to suffer a strikers crisis.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle United striker Rory Loy breaks leg at Preston|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16340890|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 December 2011|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> His injury resulted in undergoing surgery; which was successful.<ref>{{cite news|title=Loy gets leg up after surgery|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/7399426/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=28 December 2012|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> His injury also led to Preston wishing Loy a speedy recovery, when the caretaker manager visited him.<ref>{{cite news|title=PRESTON SEND BEST WISHES TO CARLISLE UTD'S INJURED RORY LOY|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/preston-send-best-wishes-to-carlisle-utd-s-injured-rory-loy-1.910612?referrerPath=2.880/home|work=News and Star|date=29 December 2011|access-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402092626/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/preston-send-best-wishes-to-carlisle-utd-s-injured-rory-loy-1.910612?referrerPath=2.880%2Fhome|archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref> Two months later, in mid-February, Loy managed to walk without using crutches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle midfielder Paul Thirlwell out with calf tear|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17154484|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 February 2012|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |
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The next season, Loy would spend five months on the sidelines after having another setback due to injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=RORY LOY DEVASTATED BY LATEST INJURY SETBACK, SAYS CARLISLE UTD BOSS|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/rory-loy-devastated-by-latest-injury-setback-says-carlisle-utd-boss-1.985078?referrerPath=home|work=News and Star|date=14 August 2012|access-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714172135/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/rory-loy-devastated-by-latest-injury-setback-says-carlisle-utd-boss-1.985078?referrerPath=home|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> On 31 December 2012, Loy made his first appearance since his injury, coming on as a substitute for [[Brad Potts]], in a 1–0 loss against [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Crewe 1–0 Carlisle|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20841049|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 December 2012|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Upon his return, Manager [[Greg Abbott (footballer)|Greg Abbott]] said Loy has returned more sharp and positive.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle United: Rory Loy return a lift for Greg Abbott|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20889556|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 January 2013|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> At the start of February, Loy scored against [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]], [[Stevenage F.C.|Stevenage]] and [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] in three consecutive games. After scoring in one of the matches, Loy says was delighted to make his return and that his absence helped him appreciate playing first-team football.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle United: Break made Rory Loy appreciate career|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21415786|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 February 2013|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> At the end of the season, Loy was among seven players to be released, upon the expiry of their contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle United: Peter Murphy among seven released|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22339835|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 April 2013|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Days after his release, Loy attracted interest from a number of teams, according to his agent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Duo weigh up options|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8685222/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 May 2013|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> While Loy, himself, says on Twitter: ''"Met some people and made some memories at #cufc that will stick with me forever. Two years gone by in a flash. Loved every minute. Some real nice messages from the #cufc fans. Nice touch and always nice to know you were appreciated. Thank you.''"<ref>{{cite news|title=MANSET THANKS CARLISLE UNITED AS HE SAYS AU REVOIR|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/manset-thanks-carlisle-united-as-he-says-au-revoir-1.1053654?referrerPath=home|work=News and Star|date=2 May 2013|access-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714164731/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/manset-thanks-carlisle-united-as-he-says-au-revoir-1.1053654?referrerPath=home|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> |
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At the end of the season, Loy was among seven players to be released, upon the expiry of their contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Carlisle United: Peter Murphy among seven released|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22339835|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 April 2013|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Days after his release, he attracted interest from a number of teams, according to his agent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Duo weigh up options|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8685222/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 May 2013|access-date=3 May 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714165429/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8685222/|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> While Loy, himself, says on Twitter: ''"Met some people and made some memories at #cufc that will stick with me forever. Two years gone by in a flash. Loved every minute. Some real nice messages from the #cufc fans. Nice touch and always nice to know you were appreciated. Thank you.''"<ref>{{cite news|title=MANSET THANKS CARLISLE UNITED AS HE SAYS AU REVOIR|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/manset-thanks-carlisle-united-as-he-says-au-revoir-1.1053654?referrerPath=home|publisher=News and Star|date=2 May 2013|access-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714164731/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/manset-thanks-carlisle-united-as-he-says-au-revoir-1.1053654?referrerPath=home|archive-date=14 July 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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In July 2013, Loy started training with [[Scottish First Division]] side [[Falkirk FC|Falkirk]] and played as a trialist in a friendly against [[Forfar Athletic F.C.|Forfar]], scoring both goals as the Bairns won 2–1. He also played in Falkirk's 2–2 friendly draw with [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline]]. Loy signed a two-year contract with [[Falkirk FC|Falkirk]] on 31 July 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex-Carlisle Utd man Rory Loy signs for Falkirk|url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/ex-carlisle-utd-man-rory-loy-signs-for-falkirk-1.1074429|access-date=31 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040258/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/ex-carlisle-utd-man-rory-loy-signs-for-falkirk-1.1074429|archive-date=6 January 2014}}</ref> |
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Loy quickly established himself in the Falkirk side, scoring a double in his first home appearance against [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]] on 17 August 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Plastic fantastic as Falkirk see off Morton|url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/plastic-fantastic-as-falkirk-see-off-morton-1-3051064|work=Falkirk Herald|date=17 August 2013|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> Loy scored his first hat trick for Falkirk in a 5–0 win against [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] on 5 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 5–0 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26797580|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> He said his aim was for the club to win the Scottish Championship<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk aren't giving up on Championship title challenge, insists Rory Loy|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/falkirk-arent-giving-up-championship-3297653|publisher=Daily Record|date=29 March 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> |
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He made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Dumbarton in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dumbarton 1–1 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23622035|website=BBC Sport|date=10 August 2013|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Loy scored his first goals, double in his first home appearance, in a follow–up match win against [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Greenock Morton]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Plastic fantastic as Falkirk see off Morton|url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/plastic-fantastic-as-falkirk-see-off-morton-1-3051064|publisher=Falkirk Herald|date=17 August 2013|access-date=13 June 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823073809/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/plastic-fantastic-as-falkirk-see-off-morton-1-3051064|archive-date=23 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Loy’s impact at Falkirk continued when he was named the club’s player of the month for September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-takes-the-plaudits/|title=LOY TAKES THE PLAUDITS|publisher=Falkirk Official Website|access-date=13 June 2014|date=16 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613200829/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-takes-the-plaudits/ |archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> Loy scored nine more goals in all competitions by the end of the year, including three separate braces against Dundee, Queen of the South and [[Livingston F.C.|Livingston]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23678120|title=Ayr 1–2 Falkirk|website=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2013|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922130431/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23678120|archive-date=22 September 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 3 Dundee 1: Rory Loy scores his second double of the season but Bairns boss Holt still demands better from the former Rangers striker|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/falkirk-3-dundee-1-rory-2292415|website=Daily Record|date=21 September 2013|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24350915|title=Falkirk 2–1 Queen of the South|website=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2013|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930071842/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24350915|archive-date=30 September 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24783576|title=Falkirk 4–1 Livingston|website=BBC Sport|date=9 November 2013|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118011631/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24783576|archive-date=18 November 2013|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25377383|title=Greenock Morton 0–2 Falkirk|website=BBC Sport|date=21 December 2013|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231075852/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25377383|archive-date=31 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since joining Falkirk, Loy quickly established himself for the club, becoming renowned for his hard work and composed finishing, and this helped him build a strong rapport with [[Falkirk F.C.|The Bairns]] faithful.<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 0 Aberdeen 5: Five star Dons move to top of the class|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/falkirk-0-aberdeen-5-match-2303504|website=Daily Record|date=26 September 2013|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=SPFL Championship preview: Hamilton Academical vs Falkirk|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spfl-championship-preview-hamilton-academical-2640738|website=Daily Record|date=26 October 2013|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> He added three more goals throughout January, scoring against Livingston, [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] and Dundee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Livingston 0 Falkirk 1: Holt sitting uncomfortably despite penalty cushion|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13138998.livingston-0-falkirk-1-holt-sitting-uncomfortably-despite-penalty-cushion/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 January 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cowdenbeath 0–2 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25694059|website=BBC Sport|date=18 January 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=SPFL Championship: Falkirk top as Hamilton fightback falls short|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13142436.spfl-championship-falkirk-top-hamilton-fightback-falls-short/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=26 January 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Despite only scoring once throughout February, Loy was awarded the club’s player of the month for February.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dumbarton 2 Falkirk 1: Gary Holt slams his Bairns for bottling out of battle with Sons|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/dumbarton-2-falkirk-1-gary-3151343|website=Daily Record|date=16 February 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-february-player-of-the-month/|title=LOY SCOOPS FEBRUARY PLAYER OF THE MONTH|publisher=Falkirk Official Website|access-date=13 June 2014|date=7 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613204032/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-february-player-of-the-month/|archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> After scoring two goals throughout March, he said his aim was for Falkirk get promoted to the Scottish Premiership.<ref>{{cite news|title=Raith Rovers 2–4 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26301532|website=BBC Sport|date=1 March 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bairns in title race after sinking Sons|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13276948.bairns-in-title-race-after-sinking-sons/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=26 March 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk aren't giving up on Championship title challenge, insists Rory Loy|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/falkirk-arent-giving-up-championship-3297653|publisher=Daily Record|date=29 March 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> Loy also received the club’s Player of the Month for March for the third time this season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-the-winner-for-march/|title=LOY THE WINNER FOR MARCH|publisher=Falkirk Official Website|access-date=13 June 2014|date=5 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613204618/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-the-winner-for-march/|archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> On 5 April 2014, he scored his first hat–trick of his career, in a 5–0 win against Cowdenbeath.<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 5–0 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26797580|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> As a result of his performance throughout the season, Loy was nominated along with [[Peter MacDonald (footballer)|Peter MacDonald]], [[Anthony Andreu]] and [[Kane Hemmings]] for the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|PFA]] [[Scottish Championship|Championship]] Player of the Year, but he lost out to Hemmings.<ref>{{cite news|title=MacDonald, Hemmings, Andreu & Loy up for PFA Scotland award|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27039256|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}<br>{{cite web|title=Cowdenbeath's Kane Hemmings wins PFA's Championship award|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27183555|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> Nevertheless, Loy was awarded the Falkirk’s Supporters Player of the Year, Players Player of the Year and Falkirk Herald's Starshot award, capping his overall superb campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-awards-double/|title=LOY SCOOPS AWARDS DOUBLE|publisher=Falkirk Official Website|access-date=13 June 2014|date=27 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613195946/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-awards-double/ |archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=unfit}}<br>{{cite news|title=Flip, flip hooray! Vaulks lands Starshot title after two second place finishes|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/flip-flip-hooray-vaulks-lands-starshot-title-after-two-second-place-finishes-1233489|website=Falkirk Herald|date=4 June 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 27 April 2014, he was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Championship|Scottish Championship Team of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk and Rangers dominate team of the year voting|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27080275|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, the club’s manager [[Gary Holt (footballer)|Gary Holt]] confirmed that Loy was one of a few players to be offered an improved contract at Falkirk, with his current deal running until 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=FIVE DEALS OFFERED TO BAIRNS|url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/five-deals-offered-to-bairns-1-3395807|publisher=Falkirk Herald|date=1 May 2014|access-date=13 June 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124643/http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/five-deals-offered-to-bairns-1-3395807|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the second leg of the [[2013–14_Scottish_Premiership#Quarter-final|Scottish Premiership’s play–offs]] against Queen of the South, he played a key role to the match by scoring an equalising goal for the club and setting up a goal for [[Craig Sibbald]], in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Queen of the South 2 Falkirk 1: On-loan striker finds his mark to leave Queens reigning on the opening night of the play-offs|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13158495.eight-players-offered-deals-falkirk-chase-promotion/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=2 May 2013|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> However in [[2013–14_Scottish_Premiership#Semi-final|the semi–finals of the Scottish Premiership’s play–offs]] against [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]], Loy played in both legs, as Falkirk lost 2–1 on aggregate, failing to win promotion back to the Scottish Premiership.<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1 Hamilton Academical 1: Both sides come out fighting but no knockout blow just yet|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13160422.falkirk-1-hamilton-academical-1-sides-come-fighting-no-knockout-blow-just-yet/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=14 May 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hamilton beat Falkirk: Accies set to face Hibs in Premiership play-off final|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13161066.hamilton-beat-falkirk-accies-set-face-hibs-premiership-play-off-final/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=18 May 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2013–14 season, he made forty–three appearances and scoring twenty–two times in all competitions, finishing the league as a top scorer. |
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Throughout the season he became renowned for his hard work and composed finishing, and this helped him build a strong rapport with [[Falkirk F.C.|The Bairns]] faithful. Loy was nominated along with [[Peter MacDonald (footballer)|Peter MacDonald]], [[Anthony Andreu]] and [[Kane Hemmings]] for the [[PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year|PFA]] [[Scottish Championship|Championship]] Player of the Year for season 2013–14, but lost out to Hemmings.<ref>{{cite news|title=MacDonald, Hemmings, Andreu & Loy up for PFA Scotland award|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27039256|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cowdenbeath's Kane Hemmings wins PFA's Championship award|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27183555|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> However, on 27 April 2014, he was awarded the Falkirk Supporters Player of the Year, along with the Players Player of the Year, capping an overall superb campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-awards-double/ |title=LOY SCOOPS AWARDS DOUBLE |publisher=Falkirk Official Website |access-date=13 June 2014 |date=27 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613195946/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-awards-double/ |archive-date=13 June 2014 |url-status=unfit }}</ref> He was also handed the Falkirk Herald's Starshot award for the season, previously won by fan favourites [[Michael McGovern (footballer)|Michael McGovern]], [[Mark Millar (footballer)|Mark Millar]], [[Ryan Flynn (footballer)|Ryan Flynn]] and [[Scott Arfield]]. Loy would add to his awards when he was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Championship|2013–14 Scottish Championship team of year]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk and Rangers dominate team of the year voting|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27080275|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 April 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> Throughout the season he was also named as Falkirk's player of the month for September,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-takes-the-plaudits/ |title=LOY TAKES THE PLAUDITS |publisher=Falkirk Official Website |access-date=13 June 2014 |date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613200829/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-takes-the-plaudits/ |archive-date=13 June 2014 |url-status=unfit }}</ref> February<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-february-player-of-the-month/ |title=LOY SCOOPS FEBRUARY PLAYER OF THE MONTH |publisher=Falkirk Official Website |access-date=13 June 2014 |date=7 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613204032/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-scoops-february-player-of-the-month/ |archive-date=13 June 2014 |url-status=unfit }}</ref> and March by the club's supporters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-the-winner-for-march/ |title=LOY THE WINNER FOR MARCH |publisher=Falkirk Official Website |access-date=13 June 2014 |date=5 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613204618/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/blog/loy-the-winner-for-march/ |archive-date=13 June 2014 |url-status=unfit }}</ref> |
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At the start of the 2014–15 season, Loy started the season well when he scored three goals in Falkirk’s first two matches in all competitions, including a brace against [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]].<ref>{{cite news|title=East Stirlingshire 1–7 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28382018|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 July 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cowdenbeath 2–2 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28647922|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> Loy continued to regain his first team place, as the club’s first choice striker.<ref>{{cite news|title=SPFL Championship round-up|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13195077.spfl-championship-round-up/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=28 December 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Livingston boss Mark Burchill backs his side to beat the drop|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/livingston-boss-mark-burchill-backs-5197552|website=Daily Record|date=20 February 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="Loy Hibernian 2014">{{cite news|title=Hibs 0 Falkirk 1: Stunning Rory Loy backheel earns the praise of Peter Houston and the Bairns three points|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/hibs-0-falkirk-1-stunning-4098704|website=Daily Record|date=24 August 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> He scored five more goals in all competitions by the end of 2014, coming against [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], Rangers, Cowdenbeath, [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] and Dumbarton.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hibernian 0–1 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28816657|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1 Rangers 3: Comeback man Dean Shiels the hero as Gers seal League Cup quarter final spot|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/falkirk-1-rangers-3-comeback-4314116|website=Daily Record|date=24 September 2014|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 6–0 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29670926|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 October 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}<br>{{cite news|title=Alloa Athletic 2–3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30066167|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 November 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dumbarton 0–3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30459949|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 December 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="Loy Hibernian 2014"/> His goal scoring form continued throughout January when Loy scored three more goals against Alloa Athletic, [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] and [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1–0 Alloa Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30609217|website=BBC Sport|date=3 January 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1–1 Queen of the South|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30758626|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 January 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}<br>{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 2–3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30861022|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 January 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> On the last day of the winter transfer window, [[Scottish Premiership]] side [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] made a bid to sign Loy, but the club rejected a bid and he stayed at Falkirk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/loy-bid-rejected/|title=LOY BID REJECTED|publisher=Falkirk Official Website|date=2 February 2015|access-date=25 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626200554/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/loy-bid-rejected/|archive-date=26 June 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 February 2015, Loy scored his twelfth goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Rangers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1–1 Rangers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31545783|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> However, he missed the remainder of the season after suffering a leg injury that saw him sidelined up to May.<ref name="Loy's Injury">{{cite news|title=Falkirk star Rory Loy insists recovery from broken leg is down to determination and a little help from England's anti-gravity chamber|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/falkirk-star-rory-loy-insists-5775728|publisher=Daily Record|date=28 May 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="Loy's Injury1">{{cite news|title=Scottish Cup final: Falkirk boss mulling over Rory Loy role|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32888973|website=BBC Sport|date=28 May 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk facing striker crisis ahead of Hampden semi-final|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13209768.falkirk-facing-striker-crisis-ahead-hampden-semi-final/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=15 April 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 1 May 2015, Loy was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Championship 2| Scottish Championship Team of the Year]] for the second time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Capital clubs dominate PFA Team of the Year|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/capital-clubs-dominate-pfa-team-of-the-year-1-3760479|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=1 May 2015|access-date=26 June 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502180916/http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/capital-clubs-dominate-pfa-team-of-the-year-1-3760479|archive-date=2 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> He managed to recover from injury in time for the [[2015 Scottish Cup Final|Scottish Cup]], by visiting [[The Football Association|The FA]]'s [[St George's Park National Football Centre|St George's Park]] for two weeks.<ref name="Loy's Injury"/><ref name="Loy's Injury1"/> On 30 May 2015, Loy eventually started in the final against [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]], as the club lost 2–1.<ref name = "cup win">{{cite web|title=Inverness CT 2–1 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32728510|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 June 2015|access-date=30 May 2015}}</ref> At the end of the 2014–15 season, he went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions. |
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Falkirk manager [[Gary Holt (footballer)|Gary Holt]] confirmed on 1 May 2014, that Loy was one of a few players to be offered an improved contract at the club, with his current deal running until 2015,<ref>{{cite news|title=FIVE DEALS OFFERED TO BAIRNS|url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/five-deals-offered-to-bairns-1-3395807|work=Falkirk Herald|date=1 May 2014|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> Having yet to sign a new contract, Loy, nevertheless, started the season well when he scored his first goals of the season, in a 7–1 win over [[East Stirlingshire F.C.|East Stirlingshire]] in the first round of the Challenge Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=East Stirlingshire 1 – 7 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28382018|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 July 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> Loy scored his first league goal, in the opening game of the season, in a 2–2 draw against [[Cowdenbeath F.C.|Cowdenbeath]] on 9 August 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cowdenbeath 2 – 2 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28647922|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> A few weeks later on 23 August 2014, Loy scored, in a 1–0 win over [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hibernian 0 – 1 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28816657|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> He added three more goals by the end of 2014 against Cowdenbeath,<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 6 – 0 Cowdenbeath|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29670926|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 October 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Alloa Athletic 2–3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30066167|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 November 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> and [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dumbarton 0 – 3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30459949|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 December 2014|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> By the end of January, Loy added two more goals when he scored against [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1–1 Queen of the South|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30758626|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 January 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> and [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 2–3 Falkirk|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30861022|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 January 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> |
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On the last day of the winter transfer window, [[Scottish Premiership]] side [[Hamilton Academical F.C.|Hamilton Academical]] made a bid to sign Loy, but the bid was turned down.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/loy-bid-rejected/|title=LOY BID REJECTED|publisher=alkirk Official Website|date=2 February 2015|access-date=25 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626200554/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/loy-bid-rejected/|archive-date=26 June 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> Loy added his ninth goal of the season on 27 February 2015, in a 1–1 draw against [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1–1 Rangers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31545783|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> However he missed the remainder of the season after suffering a leg injury.<ref name="Loy'sInjury">{{cite news|title=Falkirk star Rory Loy insists recovery from broken leg is down to determination and a little help from England's anti-gravity chamber|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/falkirk-star-rory-loy-insists-5775728|publisher=Daily Record|date=28 May 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> Despite this, Loy was named in the [[PFA Scotland Team of the Year#Championship 2|2014–15 Championship Team of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Capital clubs dominate PFA Team of the Year|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/capital-clubs-dominate-pfa-team-of-the-year-1-3760479|publisher=Edinburgh Evening News|date=1 May 2015|access-date=26 June 2015}}</ref> Loy managed to recover from injury in time for the [[2015 Scottish Cup Final|Scottish Cup]], by visiting [[The Football Association|The FA]]'s [[St George's Park National Football Centre|St George's Park]] for two weeks.<ref name="Loy'sInjury"/> Loy eventually started in the final in his last appearance for the club as Falkirk lost 2–1 to [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]].<ref name = "cup win">{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32728510| title=Inverness CT 2–1 Falkirk| access-date=30 May 2015| date=23 June 2015 | publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
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Loy scored twice on his competitive debut for Dundee, in a 4–0 win away to Kilmarnock in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dundee 0–4 Kilmarnock|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33662247|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Campbell|first=Andy|date=1 August 2015|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref> However, he suffered a knock that saw him missed one match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/derby-preview-3|title=Derby Preview|website=Dundee F.C.|date=11 August 2015|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712233754/http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/derby-preview-3|archive-date=12 July 2016|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Paul Hartley expects positive response in Dundee derby|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13586421.paul-hartley-expects-positive-response-dundee-derby/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=11 August 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 11 August 2015, Loy made his return to the starting line–up, in a 2–2 draw against [[Dundee derby|rivals]], [[Dundee United F.C.|Dundee United]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee United 2 Dundee 2: Dark Blues score late equaliser to share the spoils in dramatic first derby of season|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/dundee-united-2-dundee-2-6236128|website=Daily Record|date=11 August 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> His return was short–lived when he suffered a groin injury that saw him missed three matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/aberdeen-preview-5/|title=ABERDEEN PREVIEW|website=Dundee F.C.|date=21 August 2015|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825105157/https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/aberdeen-preview-5/|archive-date=25 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On 11 September 2015, Loy made his return from injury, coming on as a 69th minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against [[Partick Thistle F.C.|Partick Thistle]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Partick Thistle 0 Dundee 1: More misery on Maryhill as Jags' poor run goes on|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13716645.partick-thistle-0-dundee-1-misery-maryhill-jags-poor-run-goes/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=11 September 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 26 September 2015, he scored his second brace for Dundee, in a 3–2 draw against [[Ross County F.C.|Ross County]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 3–3 Ross County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34299484|website=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Loy later scored three more goals for the club by the end of the year, coming against Motherwell, Inverness CT and Hearts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 2–1 Motherwell|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34366503|website=BBC Sport|date=3 October 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1–1 Dundee|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34623844|website=BBC Sport|date=31 October 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Heart of Midlothian 1–1 Dundee|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34817947|website=BBC Sport|date=21 November 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Since returning from injury, he was involved in the first team matches, a forming a striking partnership with Kane Hemmings and [[Greg Stewart (footballer)|Greg Stewart]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Stephen Craigan out to settle his own nerves as Motherwell caretaker takes second game in charge|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/13799141.stephen-craigan-out-to-settle-his-own-nerves-as-motherwell-caretaker-takes-second-game-in-charge/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=2 October 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Stephen Pearson tells Motherwell fans: We know you're worried but we've got enough quality to avoid the danger zone this season|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stephen-pearson-tells-motherwell-fans-6995087|website=Daily Record|date=11 December 2015|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dundee Record FC: We tamed Celtic now there's NOTHING to stop us dumping Rangers out of the Scottish Cup|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/sport/dundee-record-fc-tamed-celtic-7486766|website=Daily Record|date=3 March 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 2 April 2016, Loy ended his fifteen matches without scoring when he scored his eighth goal of the season, in a 5–2 win against Ross County.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 5–2 Ross County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35902632|website=BBC Sport|date=2 April 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 5 April 2016, however, Loy suffered ankle injury and was substituted in the 62nd minutes, in a 0–0 draw against [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 0, Celtic 0: The Premiership title is still up for grabs after the champions drop more points|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/14405539.dundee-0-celtic-0-premiership-title-still-grabs-champions-drop-points/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=5 April 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> As a result, he missed three matches with the injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/hamilton-preview-6|title=HAMILTON PREVIEW|website=Dundee F.C.|date=8 April 2016|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411033628/http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/hamilton-preview-6|archive-date=11 April 2016|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dundee unable to name a full bench against Partick|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/other_football/14446745.dundee-unable-to-name-a-full-bench-against-partick/|website=The Glasgow Times|date=22 April 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 7 May 2016, Loy made his return from injury, coming on as a 71st minute substitute, in a 1–0 lost against Hamilton Academical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 0–1 Hamilton Academical|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36176553|website=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> In a follow–up match against Kilmarnock, he scored his ninth goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee 1–1 Kilmarnock|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36200242|website=BBC Sport|date=11 May 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2015–16 season, Loy made thirty–three appearances and scoring nine times in all competitions. |
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At the start of the 2016–17 season, Loy started the season well when he scored three goals in Dundee’s first two matches in all competitions, including a brace against Ross County.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dundeefc.co.uk/match/dundee-vs-forfar-athletic-30th-july-2016/|title=Dundee Vs Forfar Athletic|website=Dundee F.C.|date=30 July 2016|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927212059/https://dundeefc.co.uk/match/dundee-vs-forfar-athletic-30th-july-2016/|archive-date=27 September 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://dundeefc.co.uk/match/ross-county-vs-dundee-6th-aug-2016|title=Ross County Vs Dundee|website=Dundee F.C.|date=6 August 2016|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019204127/http://dundeefc.co.uk/match/ross-county-vs-dundee-6th-aug-2016|archive-date=19 October 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 October 2016, Loy ended his eight matches without scoring when he scored a late consolation, in a 2–1 lost against [[St Johnstone F.C.|St Johnstone]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dundeefc.co.uk/match/st-johnstone-vs-dundee-22nd-oct-2016/|title=St Johnstone Vs Dundee|website=Dundee F.C.|date=23 October 2016|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024224316/http://dundeefc.co.uk/match/st-johnstone-vs-dundee-22nd-oct-2016/|archive-date=24 October 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Loy found his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench throughout the first half of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scottish Premiership supersub revealed - which player has made the biggest impact coming off the bench this season?|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scottish-premiership-supersub-revealed-player-9121411|website=Daily Record|date=25 October 2016|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> By the time he was loaned out, Loy made seventeen appearances and scoring four times in all competitions. He left Dundee by mutual consent on 4 July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dundeefc.co.uk/news/loy-leaves-club/|title=Loy leaves the club|website=Dundee F.C.|date=4 July 2017|access-date=12 November 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704180359/http://dundeefc.co.uk/news/loy-leaves-club/|archive-date=4 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 23 February 2015, Loy signed a pre-contract agreement with [[Dundee F.C.|Dundee]], agreeing to join the club on a three-year deal at the beginning of the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rory signs pre-contract|url=http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/rory-signs-pre-contract|publisher=Dundee FC|date=23 February 2015|access-date=4 March 2015}}</ref> He scored twice on his competitive debut for Dundee, in a 4–0 win away to Kilmarnock.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dundee 0–4 Kilmarnock|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33662247|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Campbell|first=Andy|date=1 August 2015|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref> He left Dundee by mutual consent on 4 July 2017. |
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====St Mirren (second loan)==== |
====St Mirren (second loan)==== |
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On 12 January 2017, Loy joined [[Scottish Championship]] side [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] on loan, having previously been on loan with the club |
On 12 January 2017, Loy joined [[Scottish Championship]] side [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] on loan, having previously been on loan with the club 7 years earlier. Towards the end of the campaign Loy hit a good run of form, scoring important goals including the one that ultimately kept St Mirren in the Championship in the last game of the season against Hibernian at Easter Road.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/347500/dundees-rory-loy-joins-st-mirren/ |title=Dundee's Rory Loy joins St Mirren |first=Eric |last=Nicolson |work=The Courier |publisher=DC Thomson Co Ltd |date=12 January 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> |
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Loy made his second debut for St Mirren on 14 January 2017, starting the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.|Dunfermline Athletic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Struggling St Mirren share the points with Dunfermline|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15025129.struggling-st-mirren-share-points-dunfermline/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=14 January 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 28 January 2017, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 against Falkirk.<ref>{{cite news|title=McGinn strike helps Hibs pull further ahead in Championship title race as Dundee United falter|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15055595.mcginn-strike-helps-hibs-pull-ahead-championship-title-race-dundee-united-falter/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=29 January 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 19 February 2017, Loy played a role in a match against [[The New Saints F.C.|The New Saints]] in the semi–finals of the Scottish Challenge Cup when he scored a late consolation, in a 4–1 win to help St Mirren reach [[2017 Scottish Challenge Cup Final|the final]].<ref>{{cite news|title=St Mirren 4 The New Saints 1: Paisley side reach Irn-Bru final after walloping the Welsh|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15103079.st-mirren-4-new-saints-1-paisley-side-reach-irn-bru-final-walloping-welsh/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=19 February 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> In the final, Loy started the match and scored an equalising goal, in a 2–1 lost against Dundee United.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dundee United 2 St Mirren 1: Buddies suffer Irn-Bru Cup heartbreak after Mikkelsen winner|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dundee-united-2-st-mirren-10097509|website=Daily Record|date=25 March 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Towards the end of the campaign, Loy hit a good run of forms, scoring important goals, including a draw against Hibernian at [[Easter Road]] that resulted in the club retaining their [[Scottish Championship]]’s status for another season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Queen of the South 0–2 St Mirren|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39240421|website=BBC Sport|date=18 March 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Disappointed St Mirren forced to settle for share of the spoils|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15227973.disappointed-st-mirren-forced-settle-share-spoils/|website=The Herald Scotland|date=16 April 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=St Mirren 5 Raith Rovers 0: Buddies blow away relegation rivals to set up last-day decider|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-match-reports/st-mirren-5-raith-rovers-10334971|website=Daily Record|date=1 May 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hibernian 1–1 St Mirren|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39754074|website=BBC Sport|date=6 May 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> During his second spell at St Mirren, he made seventeen appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions. |
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===Falkirk (second spell)=== |
===Falkirk (second spell)=== |
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On 4 July 2017, Loy returned to [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/rory-returns/|title=Rory returns!|publisher=Falkirk |
On 4 July 2017, Loy returned to [[Falkirk F.C.|Falkirk]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/rory-returns/ |title=Rory returns! |publisher=Falkirk FC |date=4 July 2017 |access-date=4 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-fc/rory-loy-re-joins-falkirk-1-4494772 |title=Rory Loy re-joins Falkirk |first=David |last=Oliver |work=Falkirk Herald |publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd |date=4 July 2017 |access-date=4 July 2017}}</ref> He left the club in June 2018 by mutual consent having scored just once in 26 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/2018/06/19/blues-loy-depart/|title=BLUES & LOY DEPART|date=19 June 2018|website=Falkirk Football Club}}</ref> |
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He made his second debut for the club against [[Stirling Albion F.C.|Stirling Albion]] in the Scottish League Cup and set up one of the goals for Falkirk, in a 4–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 4 Stirling 1: Bairns on easy street|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-4-stirling-1-bairns-easy-street-1099975|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=15 July 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 5 August 2017, however, Loy set up a goal but in the 50th minute to the game, he suffered an injury following a collision with [[Jack Baird]] and was substituted, in a 3–1 loss against his former club, St Mirren.<ref>{{cite news|title=St Mirren 3 Falkirk 1 : Bairns back to earth with a bump in stormy defeat|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/st-mirren-3-falkirk-1-bairns-back-earth-bump-stormy-defeat-1092209|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=5 August 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 26 August 2017, he returned to the starting line–up after missing one match through injury, in a 4–1 loss against Queen of the South.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dunfermline 3 Falkirk 1: Nine man Bairns beaten|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/dunfermline-3-falkirk-1-nine-man-bairns-beaten-1087093|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=19 August 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 1 QOS 4: Worst start since relegation|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-1-qos-4-worst-start-relegation-1085885|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=26 August 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> However, Loy failed to replicate his form as he did at Falkirk in his first spell, due to his struggles of scoring goals and his own injury concerns.<ref>{{cite news|title=Injuries continue to affect Bairns build-up|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/injuries-continue-affect-bairns-build-1083336|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=12 September 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Don't look back in anger: The Houstie Years|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/dont-look-back-anger-houstie-years-1078044|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=28 September 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Loy back in the fray for Falkirk|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/loy-back-fray-falkirk-1073135|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=24 October 2017|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> On 6 February 2018, Loy scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–1 win against [[Brechin City F.C.|Brechin City]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Falkirk 3 Brechin 1: Bairns boost ahead of Cup trip|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/falkirk-3-brechin-1-bairns-boost-ahead-cup-trip-1049744|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=6 February 2018|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2017–18 season, he left Falkirk by mutual consent, having scored just once in 26 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/2018/06/19/blues-loy-depart/|title=BLUES & LOY DEPART|date=19 June 2018|website=Falkirk Football Club|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306164157/https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/2018/06/19/blues-loy-depart/|archive-date=6 March 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bairns release Loy and Blues|url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/football/bairns-release-loy-and-blues-1020796|work=Falkirk Herald|publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd|date=19 June 2018|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> |
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=== Dumbarton === |
=== Dumbarton === |
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After leaving Falkirk |
After leaving Falkirk Loy signed a two-year deal with [[Scottish League One]] side [[Dumbarton F.C.|Dumbarton]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3653|title=SIGNING NEWS: RORY LOY COMES ON BOARD – FOR TWO YEARS|last=Galloway|first=Andy|date=20 June 2018|website=Dumbarton Football Club}}</ref> He made his debut for the club in a [[Scottish League Cup]] against [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] in July 2018, setting up the club's second goal in a 4–2 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/matchreports/?id=1012|title=Dumbarton (2) v Kilmarnock (4)|last=Galloway|first=Andy|date=21 July 2018|website=Dumbarton Football Club}}</ref> His spell with the Sons was badly restricted by injury however, as he made just 12 appearances before being leaving the club a year into his two-year deal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=4109|title=RORY LOY LEAVES DUMBARTON|last=Galloway|first=Andy|date=2 August 2019|website=Dumbarton Football Club}}</ref> |
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On 21 July 2018, he made his debut for the club in a [[Scottish League Cup]] against [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] and set up the Sons’ second goal of the game, as they lost 4–2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/matchreports/?id=1012|title=Dumbarton (2) v Kilmarnock (4)|last=Galloway|first=Andy|date=21 July 2018|website=Dumbarton Football Club|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723003541/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/matchreports/?id=1012|archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> His spell with Dumbarton was badly restricted by injuries, however, as Loy made just 12 appearances before being leaving the club a year into his two-year deal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jim Duffy continues to rebuild his side with three new additions|url=http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/sport/17695625.jim-duffy-continues-to-rebuild-his-side-with-three-new-additions/|website=The Dumbarton Reporter|date=10 June 2019|access-date=12 November 2021}}<br>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=4109|title=RORY LOY LEAVES DUMBARTON|last=Galloway|first=Andy|date=2 August 2019|website=Dumbarton Football Club|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928202435/https://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=4109|archive-date=28 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Loy made his [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]] debut against [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland]] in November 2008.<ref name = "sfa">{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=105&playerID=37490&squadID=5 |title=Rory Loy – U21 Squad|publisher=[[Scottish Football Association]]|access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref> He gained four further caps at this level in 2009 against [[Albania national under-21 football team|Albania]], [[Austria national under-21 football team|Austria]], [[Belarus national under-21 football team|Belarus]] and [[Azerbaijan national under-21 football team|Azerbaijan]].<ref name = "sfa"/> Loy scored a goal in the 4–0 win against Azerbaijan.<ref name = "sfa"/> |
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On 11 November 2008, Loy was called up to the [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ten rookies named in Scotland under 21 squad|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ten-rookies-named-in-scotland-under-997411|website=Daily Record|date=11 November 2008|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> He made his [[Scotland national under-21 football team|Scotland U21]] debut against [[Northern Ireland national under-21 football team|Northern Ireland U21]], coming on as a 68th minute substitute, in a 3–1 lost on 18 November 2008.<ref name = "sfa">{{cite web|url=http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=105&playerID=37490&squadID=5 |title=Rory Loy – U21 Squad|publisher=[[Scottish Football Association]]|access-date=10 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scotland U-21 1-3 N Ireland U-21|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7734230.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=18 November 2008|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Following this, Loy gained four further caps for the U21 throughout 2009, including scoring his first goal, in a 4–0 win against [[Azerbaijan national under-21 football team|Azerbaijan U21]] on 15 November 2009.<ref name = "sfa"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Azerbaijan U21 0-4 Scotland U21|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8361549.stm|website=BBC Sport|date=15 November 2009|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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In November 2011, Loy was on trial after being charged for alleging to have injured Polish citizen Barbara Pason, strucking her with a glass at The Corinthian Club in Glasgow.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Rangers player to face trial after a racist attack in nightclub|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/former-rangers-player-to-face-trial-1088046|website=Daily Record|date=27 November 2011|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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Latest revision as of 19:50, 16 July 2024
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.jpg) Loy training for Scotland U21s in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rory James Loy | ||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Dumfries, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Striker/Left winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2006 | Kilmarnock | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2011 | Rangers | 2 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2010 | → St Mirren (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Carlisle United | 50 | (7) |
| 2013–2015 | Falkirk | 60 | (29) |
| 2015–2017 | Dundee | 42 | (12) |
| 2017 | → St Mirren (loan) | 13 | (5) |
| 2017–2018 | Falkirk | 18 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Dumbarton | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2009 | Scotland U21[1] | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:40 29 September 2018 (UTC) | |||
Rory James Loy (born 19 March 1988) is a Scottish former professional footballer now working as a football commentator on radio and television. He last played for Scottish League One side Dumbarton. He has previously played for Rangers, Dunfermline Athletic, St Mirren (two spells), Carlisle United and Dundee and Falkirk (two spells). Loy has also represented Scotland at under-21 international level.
Early life
[edit]Loy was born in Dumfries on 19 March 1988 and grew up in the town of Stranraer and the village of Sandhead. He attended Sandhead Primary School and Stranraer Academy.
Club career
[edit]Rangers
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Loy began his career with Kilmarnock in 2004 aged fourteen[2] before being snapped up by Rangers for £20,000 in 2006. In October 2007, Loy signed a one-year extension to his Rangers contract to remain at Ibrox until the summer of 2009.[3] In March 2009, having impressed on loan, Loy signed a further two-year extension to his Rangers contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011.[4]
He made his first team debut in a Scottish Premier League match against Inverness CT on 1 November 2008, coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute.[5]
Dunfermline Athletic (loan)
[edit]In December 2008, he joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan until 26 January 2009.[6] After the move, Loy revealed it was a chance he could not turn down.[7] Loy made his debut, several days after joining the club, coming on as a substitute for Andy Kirk, in a 2–1 win over Queen of the South and scored his first goal for the club on 17 January 2009, in a 1–1 draw against Airdrie United. His loan was then extended till the end of the season.[8] Having agreed the loan extension, Loy believed it could help him earn a first team place when he returned to Rangers.[9] Later in the season, Loy scored two more goals in matches against Partick Thistle and Morton.
St Mirren (first loan)
[edit]On 29 January 2010, Loy joined Scottish Premier League rival St Mirren on a six-month loan deal.[10] He made his debut as a substitute for Garry Brady, in a 1–0 loss against Hamilton Academical on 2 February 2010.[11] However, Loy was not in the starting line-up regularly, due to a virus he suffered along with team-mate Paul Gallacher, John Potter and Lee Mair.[12]
Carlisle United
[edit]
On 28 January 2011, English League One side Carlisle United announced the signing of Loy on a permanent deal from Rangers on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[13] After the move, Loy stated he had to leave Rangers to help revive his career.[14]
Loy made a slow start for the club, but on 1 March 2011, he scored his first goal and set up a goal for Ben Marshall, who then, in turn, set up a goal for Loy, in a 3–1 win over Charlton. In the Football League Trophy Final, Loy played the final two minutes after coming on as a substitute for Tom Taiwo as Carlisle United beat Brentford.[15] With lack of first team players, Manager Greg Abbott promised that he would give Loy and Paddy Madden first team opportunities next season.[16]
In his first full season, Loy scored three goals before his season was ended, when he suffered a broken leg on Boxing Day in a fixture against Preston after a nasty challenge from David Gray, which led to a nine-minute delay during the match. Loy's injury would lead the club to suffer a strikers crisis.[17] His injury resulted in undergoing surgery; which was successful.[18] His injury also led to Preston wishing Loy a speedy recovery, when the caretaker manager visited him.[19] Two months later, in mid-February, Loy managed to walk without using crutches.[20]
The next season, Loy would spend five months on the sidelines after having another setback due to injury.[21] On 31 December 2012, Loy made his first appearance since his injury, coming on as a substitute for Brad Potts, in a 1–0 loss against Crewe.[22] Upon his return, Manager Greg Abbott said Loy has returned more sharp and positive.[23] At the start of February, Loy scored against Tranmere Rovers, Stevenage and Portsmouth in three consecutive games. After scoring in one of the matches, Loy says was delighted to make his return and that his absence helped him appreciate playing first-team football.[24] At the end of the season, Loy was among seven players to be released, upon the expiry of their contract.[25] Days after his release, Loy attracted interest from a number of teams, according to his agent.[26] While Loy, himself, says on Twitter: "Met some people and made some memories at #cufc that will stick with me forever. Two years gone by in a flash. Loved every minute. Some real nice messages from the #cufc fans. Nice touch and always nice to know you were appreciated. Thank you."[27]
Falkirk (first spell)
[edit]In July 2013, Loy started training with Scottish First Division side Falkirk and played as a trialist in a friendly against Forfar, scoring both goals as the Bairns won 2–1. He also played in Falkirk's 2–2 friendly draw with Dunfermline. Loy signed a two-year contract with Falkirk on 31 July 2013.[28]
Loy quickly established himself in the Falkirk side, scoring a double in his first home appearance against Greenock Morton on 17 August 2013.[29] Loy scored his first hat trick for Falkirk in a 5–0 win against Cowdenbeath on 5 April 2014.[30] He said his aim was for the club to win the Scottish Championship[31]
Throughout the season he became renowned for his hard work and composed finishing, and this helped him build a strong rapport with The Bairns faithful. Loy was nominated along with Peter MacDonald, Anthony Andreu and Kane Hemmings for the PFA Championship Player of the Year for season 2013–14, but lost out to Hemmings.[32][33] However, on 27 April 2014, he was awarded the Falkirk Supporters Player of the Year, along with the Players Player of the Year, capping an overall superb campaign.[34] He was also handed the Falkirk Herald's Starshot award for the season, previously won by fan favourites Michael McGovern, Mark Millar, Ryan Flynn and Scott Arfield. Loy would add to his awards when he was named in the 2013–14 Scottish Championship team of year.[35] Throughout the season he was also named as Falkirk's player of the month for September,[36] February[37] and March by the club's supporters.[38]
Falkirk manager Gary Holt confirmed on 1 May 2014, that Loy was one of a few players to be offered an improved contract at the club, with his current deal running until 2015,[39] Having yet to sign a new contract, Loy, nevertheless, started the season well when he scored his first goals of the season, in a 7–1 win over East Stirlingshire in the first round of the Challenge Cup.[40] Loy scored his first league goal, in the opening game of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Cowdenbeath on 9 August 2014.[41] A few weeks later on 23 August 2014, Loy scored, in a 1–0 win over Hibernian.[42] He added three more goals by the end of 2014 against Cowdenbeath,[43] Alloa Athletic[44] and Dumbarton.[45] By the end of January, Loy added two more goals when he scored against Queen of the South[46] and Hearts.[47]
On the last day of the winter transfer window, Scottish Premiership side Hamilton Academical made a bid to sign Loy, but the bid was turned down.[48] Loy added his ninth goal of the season on 27 February 2015, in a 1–1 draw against Rangers.[49] However he missed the remainder of the season after suffering a leg injury.[50] Despite this, Loy was named in the 2014–15 Championship Team of the Year.[51] Loy managed to recover from injury in time for the Scottish Cup, by visiting The FA's St George's Park for two weeks.[50] Loy eventually started in the final in his last appearance for the club as Falkirk lost 2–1 to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[52]
Dundee
[edit]On 23 February 2015, Loy signed a pre-contract agreement with Dundee, agreeing to join the club on a three-year deal at the beginning of the 2015–16 season.[53] He scored twice on his competitive debut for Dundee, in a 4–0 win away to Kilmarnock.[54] He left Dundee by mutual consent on 4 July 2017.
St Mirren (second loan)
[edit]On 12 January 2017, Loy joined Scottish Championship side St Mirren on loan, having previously been on loan with the club 7 years earlier. Towards the end of the campaign Loy hit a good run of form, scoring important goals including the one that ultimately kept St Mirren in the Championship in the last game of the season against Hibernian at Easter Road.[55]
Falkirk (second spell)
[edit]On 4 July 2017, Loy returned to Falkirk on a two-year deal.[56][57] He left the club in June 2018 by mutual consent having scored just once in 26 appearances.[58]
Dumbarton
[edit]After leaving Falkirk Loy signed a two-year deal with Scottish League One side Dumbarton.[59] He made his debut for the club in a Scottish League Cup against Kilmarnock in July 2018, setting up the club's second goal in a 4–2 defeat.[60] His spell with the Sons was badly restricted by injury however, as he made just 12 appearances before being leaving the club a year into his two-year deal.[61]
International career
[edit]Loy made his Scotland U21 debut against Northern Ireland in November 2008.[1] He gained four further caps at this level in 2009 against Albania, Austria, Belarus and Azerbaijan.[1] Loy scored a goal in the 4–0 win against Azerbaijan.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 18:40 29 September 2018 (UTC)[62]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rangers | 2006–07[63] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–08[64] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008–09[65] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009–10[66] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010–11[67] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 2008–09[65] | Scottish Championship | 18 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| St Mirren (loan) | 2009–10[66] | Scottish Premiership | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Carlisle United | 2010–11[67] | League One | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011–12[68] | League One | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2012–13[69] | League One | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | |
| Total | 50 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 8 | ||
| Falkirk | 2013–14[70] | Scottish Championship | 34 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[b] | 2 | 43 | 22 |
| 2014–15[71] | Scottish Championship | 26 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3[c] | 2 | 35 | 12 | |
| Total | 60 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 78 | 34 | ||
| Dundee | 2015–16[72] | Scottish Premiership | 29 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 9 |
| 2016–17[73] | Scottish Premiership | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | |
| Total | 42 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 13 | ||
| St Mirren (loan) | 2016–17[73] | Scottish Championship | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 2 | 17 | 7 |
| Falkirk | 2017–18[74] | Scottish Championship | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Dumbarton | 2018–19 | Scottish League One | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Scottish League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 218 | 56 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 273 | 65 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in Football League Trophy
- ^ Two appearances and a goal in Scottish Challenge Cup; three appearances and a goal in Premiership play-offs
- ^ a b c Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
[edit]Carlisle United
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