Ian Joy

Joy played as a left back for Tranmere Rovers, Stirling Albion, Montrose, Kidderminster Harriers, Chester City, Hamburger SV II, FC St. Pauli, Real Salt Lake, FC Ingolstadt 04 and Portland Timbers. As a 15-year-old, he featured for the United States U-17 team on a three-match week long tour of Germany in 1997. Joy went on to represent the USA Youth national teams at U-18, U-20 and U-23 level. He captained the USA U-18's at the World Youth Games in Moscow, Russia in 1998.

Born in San Diego, California, Joy is the son of English former professional player Brian Joy. His mother is Scottish and he grew up in Scotland from the age of 3. Joy lived in Bo'ness and attended Deanburn Primary School and Bo'ness Academy. Joy is a fan of Manchester United F.C.