12 Facts About Barry Lavety

Barry Lavety was born on 21 August 1974 and is a Scottish former footballer.

Barry Lavety notably played for St Mirren and Hibernian, as well as representing the Scotland U21 team.

Barry Lavety failed a drugs test for the recreational drug ecstasy in 1995.

Barry Lavety's absence did not help a team who narrowly avoided relegation thanks to a play-off victory against Airdrieonians.

Barry Lavety scored 12 goals and was top scorer with 9 goals the year Hibs were relegated to the First Division.

Barry Lavety made his final appearance as a substitute against Falkirk on the day Hibs were presented with the First Division title, in May 1999.

Barry Lavety was part of TeamBath, the team who became the first university side to qualify for the FA Cup proper for 122 years.

Barry Lavety had spells with Clydebank, Pollok, KR Reykjavik of Iceland and with Des Moines Menace in America before his return to St Mirren.

Barry Lavety had been on trial at Love Street in the summer of 2003, and scored against Gretna before signing for two years on a part-time deal.

When Gus MacPherson took over the manager job, Barry Lavety was restored to the team and scored against Airdrie United in the Scottish Cup.

Barry Lavety left in the summer of 2004 and signed for junior side Neilston, playing alongside fellow ex-Saints James McGuire and Chris Kerr, but left them the following summer.

Barry Lavety returned to action for St Mirren in the Selco Masters tournament on 12 June 2011.