title: Dale Shirkie
text: # Dale Shirkie
  
  Dale Shirkie (born 2 May 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Darvel.
  
  He has previously played for Motherwell, Ayr United and Troon.
  
  ## Career
  
  Dale began his career as a schoolboy with Dundee United before joining the Motherwell Academy youth set-up and then signing as a professional in 2012.
  
  On 25 February 2014, Shirkie made his debut for Motherwell as a substitute in a 3-0 defeat to St Johnstone.
  
  Shirkie played as a trialist for Ayr United on 9 August 2014, in a 1–0 win against Greenock Morton. Following this appearance, he signed a permanent contract with Ayr on 15 August 2014.
  
  On 28 May 2015, Shirkie signed for Junior club Troon.
  
  Darvel announced the signing of Shirkie on 3 July 2018.
  
  ## Career statistics
  
      As of 9 March 2015
  
  | Club | Season | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
  | Motherwell | 2013–14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
  | Ayr United | 2014–15 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
  | Total | Total | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
  