Born
Milton Keynes, England
Jay Bird
Biography
Former MK Dons youth Jay was signed by Dick Campbell in mid-July 2023; the front man having impressed as a trialist in a pre-season friendly away to Stirling Albion. He was a regular in the team throughout the 2023-24 campaign, making 40 appearances and scoring 10 goals despite the team finishing bottom of the table. He left the club at the end of the season, going on to join Exeter City after a successful trial with the St. James Park side.
Statistics
- Apps
- 30 (10)
- Goals
- 10
- 7
- 1
- Goals/game
- 0.25
- Minutes
- 2515
- Seasons
- 1
| Season | Apps | Goals | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 30 (10) | 10 | 7 | 1 |
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 14 Jul 2023 · Left: 31 May 2024
Other clubs played for
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Most recent appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Campbell | 19 Jul 2023 | 25 Nov 2023 | 15 (3) |
| Stuart Malcolm | 28 Nov 2023 | 28 Nov 2023 | 1 |
| Jim McIntyre | 9 Dec 2023 | 3 May 2024 | 14 (7) |
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance
Arbroath 1–1 Cowdenbeath· Scottish League Cup · Gayfield
Arbroath secured the extra bonus point this evening against a very well-organised and quick Cowdenbeath side. After a goalless first half, David Gold was fouled by Cowdenbeath keeper Craig Hepburn who was booked for the challenge, which allowed Michael McKenna to score from the spot…
First competitive goal
Forfar Athletic 3–1 Arbroath· Scottish League Cup · Station Park
Last goal
Arbroath 1–2 Airdrieonians· Championship · Gayfield
Last appearance
Raith Rovers 5–0 Arbroath· Championship · Starks Park
Recorded contract end
Appearances (40)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2024 | Raith Rovers | 5–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Arbroath | 0–5 | Queen's Park | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 13 Apr 2024 | Ayr Utd | 5–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 6 Apr 2024 | Inverness CT | 2–1 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Airdrie | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 30 Mar 2024 | Arbroath | 2–3 | Dunfermline | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Arbroath | 0–1 | Partick Thistle | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Airdrie | 5–2 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 9 Mar 2024 | Dundee United | 4–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Arbroath | 3–2 | Raith Rovers | Championship2023-24 | W |
| 24 Feb 2024 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Inverness CT | Championship2023-24 | D |
| 17 Feb 2024 | Dunfermline | 1–1 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | D |
| 27 Jan 2024 | Morton | 3–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Ayr Utd | 2–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 13 Jan 2024 | Arbroath | 0–0 | Ayr Utd | Championship2023-24 | D |
| 6 Jan 2024 | Partick Thistle | 4–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Arbroath | 0–3 | Dundee United | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 23 Dec 2023 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Dunfermline | Championship2023-24 | D |
| 16 Dec 2023 | Inverness CT | 1–2 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | W |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Raith Rovers | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 9 Dec 2023 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Morton | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Dunfermline | 3–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Spartans | 2–1 | Arbroath | Scottish Cup2023-24 | L |
| 18 Nov 2023 | The New Saints | 4–1 | Arbroath | Scottish Challenge Cup2023-24 | L |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Airdrie | 2–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 4 Nov 2023 | Arbroath | 1–3 | Partick Thistle | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Dundee United | 6–0 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Queen of South | 1–2 | Arbroath | Scottish Challenge Cup2023-24 | W |
| 30 Sep 2023 | Arbroath | 2–3 | Inverness CT | Championship2023-24 | L |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Partick Thistle | 0–3 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | W |
Goals scored (10)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2024 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Airdrie | Championship2023-24 | L | 90′ |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Arbroath | 3–2 | Raith Rovers | Championship2023-24 | W | 61′ |
| 23 Dec 2023 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Dunfermline | Championship2023-24 | D | 45′ |
| 16 Dec 2023 | Inverness CT | 1–2 | Arbroath | Championship2023-24 | W | 29′ |
| 18 Nov 2023 | The New Saints | 4–1 | Arbroath | Scottish Challenge Cup2023-24 | L | 9′ |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Queen of South | 1–2 | Arbroath | Scottish Challenge Cup2023-24 | W | 54′ |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Arbroath | 4–0 | Airdrie | Championship2023-24 | W | 88′ |
| 2 Sep 2023 | Arbroath | 2–1 | Ayr Utd | Championship2023-24 | W | 21′ |
| 29 Jul 2023 | Arbroath | 3–0 | Montrose | Scottish League Cup2023-24 | W | 79′ |
| 25 Jul 2023 | Forfar | 3–1 | Arbroath | Scottish League Cup2023-24 | L | 41′ |