Scott Shearer

Albion Rovers

Born in Glasgow, Shearer began his career in Scotland with Albion Rovers. During the time he spent at the club, he went on to make dozens of appearances for the Scottish side, most notably scoring a last-minute equaliser at Hampden Park against Queen's Park.

Coventry City

Not long after his goalscoring heroics at Hampden Park, he was snapped up by Coventry City. During his first season as a Sky Blue, he consistently thawed into the starting squad, making 30 league appearances and gaining considerable amounts of playing experience. Mainly because of his call up to Scotland B, the secondary team of Scotland, although it was to be his only appearance to date for the side. However, the following season he lost his regular starting place to Luke Steele and played only eight times for Coventry, playing 13 times during two loan spells for Rushden & Diamonds His last game for Coventry was a 3–2 victory away from home at Vicarage Road, the home of Watford.

Loan at Rushden & Diamonds

Towards the final quarter of the season, Shearer was twice loaned out to Rushden & Diamonds. It was quite a short time overall with the club, put the duration of it was fruitful to Shearer as he played in the majority of the matches, accumulating a total of 13 appearances for the Diamonds.

Bristol Rovers

After returning to Coventry City from his double loan moves to Rushden & Diamonds, he was sold on a permanent basis to Bristol Rovers on 27 July 2005,…

As of match played 11 August 2018

Shearer has spoken about his experiences of mental-health issues that plagued him throughout his career. Following his retirement, he has become a financial advisor.

Rotherham United

Football League One play-offs: 2014 Football League Two runner-up: 2012–13 Individual

PFA Team of the Year: 2008–09 League Two