Introduction
Derek Gaston (born 18 April 1987) is a Scottish professional football goalkeeper playing for Greenock Morton.
Gaston previously played for Albion Rovers after moving into the senior game from Baillieston U21.
Outside of football, Gaston works as a part-time lifeguard.
Career
Gaston turned senior with Albion Rovers in 2009, signing from local youth side Baillieston U21.
Gaston earned himself a move to Greenock Morton after excellent performances in the lower divisions which won him the Scottish Football League player of the month for September 2009; a rare prize for a player at that level to win.
He made his fully professional debut against his old club in the Challenge Cup in July 2012.
After playing all but three matches for Morton in his first season, Gaston signed a new one-year deal in May 2013.
In May 2014, he agreed to sign on for a further season, followed by signing another one-year deal in May 2015 after winning Scottish League One. Another contract renewal followed in October 2015, to tie him to the club until 2018.
Personal life
As well as playing football, Gaston is also a lifeguard at the Time Capsule in Coatbridge.
Honours
Morton
- Scottish League One: Winners 2014–15
- GMFC Player of the Year 2014–15
- SPFL Team of the Year 2014–15
- "Greenock Morton claim League 1 title after 3–1 win against Peterhead". Scottish Television. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- Fowler, Craig (3 June 2015). "SPFL Team of the Year". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 3 June 2015.