Jordyn Sheerin (born 18 August 1989) is a Scottish professional

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and current assistant manager of

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team Gala Fairydean Rovers.

Career

East Fife and loans

Sheerin started his career with East Fife, where he stayed until 2010. Unable to fully break into the first team, he was loaned out to

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and Camelon Juniors where he went on to win the East of Scotland Cup. After leaving East Fife, Sheerin signed for

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on a free transfer.

Arbroath, East Stirlingshire and Junior

Sheerin moved to

looking to score his first goal for a Scottish professional team. He stayed at Arbroath for one season and was part of the side which won the

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. He subsequently moved to Third Division club

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, where he scored his first professional goal, which would be his only goal for the Shire. He then signed on a permanent basis for Camelon Juniors, however, after one season he left the club, signing for

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side Heriot Vale. After one season with Heriot Vale, Sheerin moved to SJFA East Superleague club

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in July 2014, where he scored four goals in the sides opening two matches. He continued his impressive form throughout the season, scoring 42 goals in all competitions.

Senior football return

Sheernin's form with

caught the attention of

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side

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, who signed him on a two-year deal, making him one of the first summer signings. He went on to score three league goals in the 2015–16 season, but often found himself on the right-wing. On 2 June 2016, Sheerin signed for

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side

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on a one-year deal, however, he left the club in February 2017, having scored seven goals in 26 appearances.

Junior return and Cowdenbeath

After leaving Berwick, Sheerin subsequently signed for SJFA East Superleague club

Kelty Hearts Kelty Hearts Football Club is a football club based in the village of Kelty in Fife, Scotland. Formed in 1975 and nicknamed ''the Hearts'', ''the Maroon Machine'' and ''the Jambos'', they play their home games at New Central Park. Their home ...

on 8 February 2017. Sheerin was loaned out to

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the following season and signed on a permanent basis after a successful loan spell.

Craigroyston

In August 2019, Sheerin and

agreed to cancel his contract so he could take up the manager reigns at Craigroyston. He left the club on 6 February 2020.

Gala Fairydean Rovers

On 9 October 2020, Sheerin was appointed as assistant manager by Gala Fairydean Rovers for the

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season.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sheerin, Jordyn 1989 births Living people East Fife F.C. players Arniston Rangers F.C. players Camelon Juniors F.C. players Arbroath F.C. players East Stirlingshire F.C. players Musselburgh Athletic F.C. players Livingston F.C. players Berwick Rangers F.C. players Kelty Hearts F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players Footballers from Edinburgh Scottish footballers Association football forwards Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players Scottish football managers Craigroyston F.C.