# Sean Welsh > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sean_Welsh > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sean_Welsh.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Welsh > Source revision: 1352690549 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Scottish footballer (born 1990)}} {{about|the Scottish footballer|the English musician|Sean Welch}} {{Use British English|date=April 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Sean Welsh | image = | caption = Welsh, playing for Partick Thistle | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1990|03|15}} | birth_place = [Edinburgh](/source/Edinburgh), Scotland | height = | position = [Midfielder](/source/Midfielder) | currentclub = [The Spartans](/source/The_Spartans_F.C.) | clubnumber = 4 | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C._Reserves_and_Academy) | years1 = 2010–2012 | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | clubs1 = [Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) | years2 = 2010 | caps2 = 2 | goals2 = 0 | clubs2 = → [Stenhousemuir](/source/Stenhousemuir_F.C.) (loan) | years3 = 2011 | caps3 = 17 | goals3 = 1 | clubs3 = → [Stirling Albion](/source/Stirling_Albion_F.C.) (loan) | years4 = 2012 | caps4 = 12 | goals4 = 2 | clubs4 = → [Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) (loan) | years5 = 2012–2017 | caps5 = 93 | goals5 = 6 | clubs5 = [Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) | years6 = 2018 | clubs6 = [Falkirk](/source/Falkirk_F.C.) | caps6 = 11 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2018–2024 | clubs7 = [Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.) | caps7 = 109 | goals7 = 12 | years8 = 2024–2025 | clubs8 = [Queen's Park](/source/Queen's_Park_F.C.) | caps8 = 48 | goals8 = 4 | years9 = 2025– | clubs9 = [The Spartans](/source/The_Spartans_F.C.) | caps9 = 24 | goals9 = 0 | club-update = 4 May 2026 }} '''Sean Welsh''' (born 15 March 1990) is a Scottish [footballer](/source/association_football), who plays as a [midfielder](/source/midfielder) for [The Spartans](/source/The_Spartans_F.C.). He has previously played for [Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.), [Stenhousemuir](/source/Stenhousemuir_F.C.), [Stirling Albion](/source/Stirling_Albion_F.C.), [Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.), [Falkirk](/source/Falkirk_F.C.) and [Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.). ==Career== ===Hibernian=== A lifelong [Hibs](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) fan,{{cite web | url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/PlayerProfiles/0,,10290~47696,00.html | title=Sean Welsh Hibernian Profile | publisher=[Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) | accessdate=7 February 2012}} Welsh was captain of the Hibs under-19 squad{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/steady_as_she_goes_lads_skipper_welsh_steers_hibs_towards_final_1_1196476 | title=Steady as she goes lads: Skipper Welsh steers Hibs towards final | publisher=The Scotsman | date=27 March 2009 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} who won a league and [cup](/source/Scottish_Youth_Cup) double in [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_in_Scottish_football).{{cite web | url=http://www.cbfootball.co.uk/seasonAwards0809.aspx | title=Season Awards 2008/2009 | publisher=Clydesdale Bank Premier League | accessdate=7 February 2012}} He was awarded under 19 League Player of the Season.{{cite web | url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20090512/seans-surprise-and-delight_2262950_1737353 | title=Sean's surprise and delight | publisher=[Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) |work=hibernianfc.co.uk | date=12 May 2009 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} A series of injuries, including a double leg break,{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/calderwood_backing_sean_welsh_to_seize_chance_with_hibs_1_1702177 | title=Calderwood backing Sean Welsh to seize chance with Hibs | publisher=The Scotsman | date=22 June 2011 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} limited his first team chances{{cite web | url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/06/01/hibs-starlet-sean-walsh-eager-to-put-i.njury-woes-behind-him-after-clinching-new-deal-86908-23171356/ | title=Hibs starlet Sean Walsh eager to put injury woes behind him after clinching new deal | publisher=Daily Record | date=1 June 2011 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} Welsh was sent on loan spells at Stenhousemuir and Stirling Albion. In May 2011, Welsh agreed a new one-year contract with Hibs.{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13604992 | title=Sean Welsh wins new Hibernian contract | publisher=BBC Sport | date=31 May 2011 | access-date=7 February 2012}} In July 2011, Welsh was punched during a training session by teammate [Martin Scott](/source/Martin_Scott_(Scottish_footballer)), which resulted in Welsh needing four operations{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gallery/pictures-scottish-footballs-biggest-bust-3256179|title=In pictures: Scottish football's biggest bust-ups|first=Gregor|last=Kyle|date=18 March 2014|website=Daily Record}} to repair a fractured cheekbone.{{cite news|url=http://www.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/Club-fine-Martin-Scott-over.6808238.jp|title=Club fine Martin Scott over pre-season punch-up|work=[The Scotsman](/source/The_Scotsman)|first=Iain|last=Collin|date=27 July 2011|accessdate=27 July 2011}} During one operation he suffered an infection that threatened his eyesight, but he recovered.{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/hibs_star_sean_welsh_wins_fight_for_his_sight_1_1755305 | title=Hibs star Sean Welsh wins fight for his sight | publisher=The Scotsman | date=20 July 2011 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} Once recovered Welsh was an unused substitute on eight occasions and joined Partick Thistle on loan to play in more matches.{{cite web | url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120207/welsh-joins-partick-on-loan_2262950_2603371 | title=Welsh Joins Partick on Loan | publisher=[Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) | date=7 February 2012 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} After returning from his loan to Thistle, Welsh was released at the end of his contract in May 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120522/player-update_2262950_2785532|title=Player Update |date=22 May 2012|accessdate=22 May 2012|work=hibernianfc.co.uk|publisher=Hibernian FC}} ===Stenhousemuir (loan)=== Welsh joined [Scottish Second Division](/source/Scottish_Second_Division) club [Stenhousemuir](/source/Stenhousemuir_F.C.) on a month's loan in January 2010 along with fellow youngster Lee Currie.{{cite web | url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/hibs_loan_stars_sean_welsh_and_lee_currie_determined_to_battle_for_first_team_spots_despite_warriors_below_par_cup_display_1_1228124 | title=Sean Welsh and Lee Currie determined to battle for first-team spots despite Warriors' below-Par Cup display | publisher=The Scotsman | date=14 January 2010 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} He made his debut as a 61st-minute substitute against [Dunfermline](/source/Dunfermline_Athletic_F.C.) in the [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup),{{cite web | url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8448848.stm | title=Dunfermline 7 – 1 Stenhousemuir | publisher=BBC Sport | date=9 January 2010 | access-date=7 February 2012}} with his league debut coming on 16 January 2010 playing from the start against Arbroath.{{cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/mobile/bbc_sport/football/matches/2010/01/16/3150738/squad.shtml?%25252525252525253Fid=3788&ssfrom=teamh | title=Stenhousemuir v Arbroath | publisher=BBC Sport | date=16 January 2010 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} In all he made 3 appearances for the club.{{Soccerbase season|53147|2009|access-date=7 February 2012}} ===Stirling (loan)=== In February 2011 Welsh [Scottish First Division](/source/Scottish_First_Division) club [Stirling Albion](/source/Stirling_Albion_F.C.) on loan,{{cite web | url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20110225/flynn-on-albion-rovers-switch_2262950_2302127 | title=Flynn on Albion Rovers Switch | publisher=[Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) | date=25 February 2011 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} going on to make his debut on 19 February as a substitute in their 1–0 defeat to [Dundee](/source/Dundee_F.C.).{{cite web | url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_div_1/9399902.stm | title=Stirling Albion 0–1 Dundee | publisher=BBC Sport | date=19 February 2011 | access-date=7 February 2012}} He scored his first goal for the club on 5 March 2011 scoring the opening goal in a 4–3 defeat to [Cowdenbeath](/source/Cowdenbeath_F.C.).{{cite web | url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3284618/ | title=Stirling Albion 3 – 4 Cowdenbeath | publisher=[Scottish Football League](/source/Scottish_Football_League) | date=5 March 2011 | accessdate=7 February 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626222506/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3284618/ | archivedate=26 June 2013 }} In all he made 17 appearances scoring once.{{Soccerbase season|53147|2010|access-date=7 February 2012}} In November Stirling tried to bring Welsh back for a second loan spell however this was rejected by Hibs.{{cite web | url=http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/stirling-sport/stirling-football/stirling-albion/2011/11/11/binos-entertain-arbroath-51226-29755518/ | title=Binos entertain Arbroath | publisher=Stirling Observer | date=11 November 2011 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} ===Partick Thistle=== After impressing in training{{cite news| url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/other-sport/hibs_sean_welsh_set_for_partick_thistle_loan_1_2101701 | title=Hibs' Sean Welsh set for Partick Thistle Loan | publisher=Johnston Publishing |work=Edinburgh Evening News | date=7 February 2012 | accessdate=7 February 2012}} on 7 February 2012 Welsh joined [Scottish First Division](/source/Scottish_First_Division) club [Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) on loan until the end of March.{{cite web | url=http://www.ptfc.co.uk/news/2011-2012/february_2012/new_loan_jag | title=New Loan Jag | publisher=[Partick Thistle F.C.](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) | date=7 February 2012 | accessdate=7 February 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213215642/http://www.ptfc.co.uk/news/2011-2012/february_2012/new_loan_jag | archivedate=13 February 2012 }} He made his debut from the start on 11 February against [Livingston](/source/Livingston_F.C.).{{cite web | url=http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3408936/ | title=Livingston 3 – 1 Partick Thistle | publisher=Scottish Football League | date=11 February 2012 | accessdate=12 February 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523072056/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3408936/ | archivedate=23 May 2012 }} Welsh's initial spell was disrupted by injury, and on 30 March 2012 after 5 appearances, his loan was extended until the end of the season.{{cite web | url=http://www.ptfc.co.uk/news/2011-2012/march_2012/welsh_extends_loan_spell | title=Welsh extends loan spell | work=ptfc.co.uk|publisher=[Partick Thistle F.C.](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) | date=29 March 2012 | accessdate=30 March 2012}} After Welsh was released by [Hibs](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) in May 2012, he signed a two-year contract with Partick Thistle.{{cite web | url=http://www.ptfc.co.uk/news/2011-2012/may_2012/sean_welsh_agrees_deal_with_the_club | title=Sean Welsh agrees deal with the club | work=ptfc.co.uk | publisher=[Partick Thistle F.C.](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) | date=29 May 2012 | accessdate=29 May 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601034418/http://www.ptfc.co.uk/news/2011-2012/may_2012/sean_welsh_agrees_deal_with_the_club | archivedate=1 June 2012 }} Welsh played an integral part in guiding Thistle to the [2012–13 Scottish First Division](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Scottish_First_Division) championship, which led to the Jags being promoted to the top flight for the first time in nine years.{{cite news |url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/football/hibs/ex-hibs-man-sean-welsh-makes-push-for-spl-1-2874489 |title=Ex-Hibs man Sean Welsh makes push for SPL |first=Anthony |last=Brown |work=Edinburgh Evening News |publisher=Johnston Publishing |date=3 April 2013 |accessdate=22 June 2013}} Welsh was handed the Thistle captaincy before the start of the [2013–14 Scottish Premiership](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Scottish_Premiership) season. On 14 August, Welsh extended his contract with Thistle until the end of the 2014/15 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23699511 |title=Partick Thistle: Captain Sean Welsh signs contract extension |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 August 2013 |access-date=14 August 2013}} He struggled with a knee injury during the 2013–14 season. The Thistle captaincy was handed to [Paul Gallacher](/source/Paul_Gallacher) whilst Welsh remained out. Welsh made his return for Thistle in November 2014, starting against [St Mirren](/source/St_Mirren_F.C.) in [Paisley](/source/Paisley%2C_Renfrewshire). However, during the match, Welsh suffered a further knee injury, which kept him out for a further month.{{cite news |last1=Jack|first1=Chris|title=Thistle's Welsh to be out for a month|url=http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/partick-thistle/thistles-welsh-to-be-out-for-a-month-188993n.25899461 |publisher=Herald & Times Group |work=Evening Times|accessdate=18 November 2014}} He also struggled with further injuries during the 2014/15 season, as he made only three first team appearances. Welsh and Partick Thistle agreed to a short-term extension to his contract in June 2015, in an effort to prove his fitness.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33022459 |title=Partick Thistle: Sean Welsh signs short-term deal |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 June 2015 |access-date=6 June 2015}} Welsh scored his first goal in the top flight converting thistle's first penalty in 69 games in a 2–1 defeat against Celtic.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35733370|title=Partick Thistle 1–2 Celtic|date=12 March 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2019}} Welsh scored his first goal of the 2016–17 season converting a first half penalty in a 1–1 draw with Ross county at Firhill.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37663763|title=Partick Thistle 1-1 Ross County|work=BBC Sport |date=21 October 2016 |publisher=BBC}} Welsh scored his second goal of the 2016–17 season, his first in open play since Partick Thistle's promotion in 2013, scoring the equaliser in a 1–1 draw away to Hamilton Accidemical.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38113758|title=Hamilton Academical 1-1 Partick Thistle|work=BBC Sport |date=2 December 2016 |publisher=BBC}} Welsh left Thistle in May 2017, after his contract with the club ended.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40010684 |title=Partick Thistle: Sean Welsh and David Amoo among four Firhill departures |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 May 2017 |accessdate=23 May 2017}} ===Falkirk=== After almost eight months without a club, Welsh signed with struggling [Scottish Championship](/source/Scottish_Championship) side [Falkirk](/source/Falkirk_F.C.) on a short-term deal.{{cite web |url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/bairns-complete-double-derby-day-signing/ |title=Bairns complete double derby day signing! |publisher=Falkirk FC |date=2 January 2018 |accessdate=2 January 2018 |archive-date=3 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103072434/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/bairns-complete-double-derby-day-signing/ |url-status=dead }} Welsh left Falkirk at the end of the 2017–18 season.{{cite web |url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/longridge-welsh-depart/ |title=Longridge & Welsh Depart |publisher=Falkirk FC |date=16 May 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2018}} === Inverness Caledonian Thistle === Soon after leaving Falkirk, Welsh joined fellow [Championship](/source/Scottish_Championship) side [Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.). Welsh scored his first goal for the club in August 2018, as he scored a penalty against [Alloa Athletic F.C.](/source/Alloa_Athletic) === Queen's Park === On 12 January 2024, Welsh mutually terminated his contract at Inverness CT and joined Queen's Park, scoring on his debut in a 2–1 away win to league leaders, Raith Rovers. ==Career statistics== {{updated|match played 30 April 2021|{{soccerway|sean-welsh/85202|accessdate=4 January 2018}}}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- ! rowspan=2 | Club ! rowspan=2 | Season ! colspan=3 | League ! colspan=2 | [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup) ! colspan=2 | [League Cup](/source/Scottish_League_Cup) ! colspan=2 | Other ! colspan=2 | Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |[Stenhousemuir](/source/Stenhousemuir_F.C.) |[2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Stenhousemuir_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2009|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |[Second Division](/source/Scottish_Football_League_Second_Division) |2||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||3||0 |- |[Stirling Albion](/source/Stirling_Albion_F.C.) |[2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Stirling_Albion_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2010|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |[First Division](/source/Scottish_Football_League_First_Division) |17||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||17||1 |- |[Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) (loan) |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Partick_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2011|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |rowspan="2"|[First Division](/source/Scottish_Football_League_First_Division) |12||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||12||2 |- |rowspan="6"|[Partick Thistle](/source/Partick_Thistle_F.C.) |[2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Partick_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2012|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |25||2||0||0||2||0||3Appearance(s) in the [Scottish Challenge Cup](/source/Scottish_Challenge_Cup)||0||30||2 |- |[2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Partick_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2013|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |rowspan="4"|[Premiership](/source/Scottish_Premiership) |10||0||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||13||0 |- |[2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Partick_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2014|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |3||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||3||0 |- |[2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Partick_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2015|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |34||1||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||36||1 |- |[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Partick_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2016|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |21||3||2||0||5||2||colspan="2"|—||28||5 |- !colspan="2"|Total !105!!8!!5!!0!!9!!2!!3!!0!!122!!10 |- |[Falkirk](/source/Falkirk_F.C.) |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Falkirk_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2017|accessdate=4 January 2018}} |[Championship](/source/Scottish_Championship) |11||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||11||0 |- |rowspan="4"|[Inverness Caledonian Thistle](/source/Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C.) |[2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2018|accessdate=18 June 2021}} |rowspan="3"|[Championship](/source/Scottish_Championship) |28||4||5||0||0||0||1||0||34||4 |- |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2019|accessdate=18 June 2021}} |5||2||1||1||0||0||1||0||7||3 |- |[2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Inverness_Caledonian_Thistle_F.C._season){{soccerbase season|53147|2020|accessdate=18 June 2021}} |21||1||3||1||2||0||0||0||26||2 |- !colspan="2"|Total !54!!7!!9!!2!!2!!0!!2!!0!!67!!9 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !189!!16!!15!!2!!11!!2!!5!!0!!220!!20 |} {{reflist|group=lower-alpha}} == Honours == '''Partick Thistle''' * Scottish First Division: 2012/13 '''Inverness CT''' * Scottish Cup Runner Up: [2023](/source/2023_Scottish_Cup_final) '''Queen's Park''' *[Scottish Challenge Cup](/source/Scottish_Challenge_Cup) runner-up: [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Scottish_Challenge_Cup){{cite web |title=Queen's Park vs Livingston |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cz03vzdrgmpt|publisher=BBC|date=30 March 2025}} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{The Spartans F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Welsh, Sean}} Category:1990 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from Edinburgh Category:Scottish men's footballers Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Hibernian F.C. players Category:Stenhousemuir F.C. players Category:Stirling Albion F.C. players Category:Partick Thistle F.C. players Category:Falkirk F.C. players Category:Scottish Football League players Category:Scottish Professional Football League players Category:Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. players Category:Queen's Park F.C. players Category:The Spartans F.C. players Category:21st-century Scottish sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sean Welsh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Welsh) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Welsh?action=history)). 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