Stuart Douglas

Stuart Douglas

Born 9 April 1978 (Age 23 at debut)

Position: Forward

(Diamonds player #159)

Total appearances 8

(8 League)

Debut:

22 January 2002 (Away Carlisle United)

Final game:

26 February 2002 (Away Torquay United)

Stuart started out as a trainee with Luton Town, and made his debut for the Hatters in September 1996. He made nearly 200 appearances during his seven year stay, and went out on a one month loan to Oxford United in October 2001.

Still unable to gain a regular first team place, he came to Nene Park on 18 January 2002 again on a one month loan but this was extended by another month having made 6 appearances for Diamonds. However, his loan period was terminated midway through the second month and he returned to Luton Town.

He was released by Luton at the end of the season, and joined Boston United where he stayed for two years. He then had a brief period with Finnish side Rovaniemen Palloseura, but returned to the uk in November 2004, where he joined Dagenham & Redbridge for the remainder of the season. He then had seasons at Crawley Town and Eastleigh, before joining Weymouth in July 2007, where he also took on the role of physio after gaining his qualifications. He was released by Weymouth in May 2008, and signed for Bath City on 26 June 2008. On 15 January 2010, he went on a six-week loan deal to Conference South leaders Newport County, but was released at the end of the season. On 13 August 2010, he signed non contract forms with Conference South side Dorchester Town, but was released after just two months. On 22 October 2010, joined Wessex League Premier side Poole Town. He retired from the game to take on the physiotherapist role at AFC Wimbledon. He took up a similar role with AFC Bournemouth in 2020.

Appearances

2001/2002 – squad number 19