Garry Hay

Garry Hay (born 7 September 1977 in Irvine, North Ayrshire) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played in over 300 Scottish Premier League games for Kilmarnock.

Club career

Hay signed for Kilmarnock in 1995, and made his debut against Rangers on the opening day of the 1999–2000 season. Hay scored two goals in his second game for Kilmarnock against Aberdeen. He started his career mainly as a left midfielder, but eventually moved to a more defensive role.

Hay, who has had several stints as Kilmarnock team captain, enjoyed his testimonial year during the 2009–10 season. He played in the 2012 Scottish League Cup Final, which Kilmarnock won 1–0 against Celtic. Two months later, Hay extended his contract with Kilmarnock for another season. Hay was released by Kilmarnock in June 2013. He then turned down the offer of a joint playing and coaching contract at Oldham Athletic. He joined Airdrieonians in the summer of 2013, playing his final professional football game v Ayr United at Somerset Park on 31 August 2013. He then moved to a full-time role with the SFA, which meant that he could no longer be associated with an individual club.