Conrad Balatoni

Conrad Balatoni (born 27 January 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Civil Service Strollers.

Having failed to break into the Hearts first team, Balatoni joined Partick Thistle in 2012 after spending two loan spells there.

After a five-year stint with the Maryhill side, Balatoni joined Kilmarnock in 2015, then moved to Ayr United a year later.

Short-term deals with Falkirk in the SPFL Championship and then Torquay United in the National League followed before Balatoni returned to Scottish football with Edinburgh City.

[2] Balatoni was promoted to the first team squad on 12 November 2008, being named as a substitute against Hamilton but he didn't make an appearance.

Having yet to make a first team appearance for Hearts, Balatoni joined Scottish First Division side Partick Thistle on a season-long loan in August 2010, having impressed in a friendly against Celtic.

[9] He made his debut against Raith Rovers on 7 August, as a substitute,[10] He scored his first goal for Thistle against Stirling Albion on 22 March 2011.

[15] With his Hearts future in doubt, Partick Thistle boss Jackie McNamara expressed his hope that he would be able to keep Balatoni.

[20] In the 2012–13 season, Balatoni quickly became a fans favourite at Firhill scoring goals coming from the back and being solid in the defence.

[22] Supporters have reworked 1984 Black Lace hit, "Do The Conga", in his honour to now feature the refrain: "Do do do, Conrad Balatoni".

[26] After leaving Partick Thistle, Balatoni played for Bradford City during pre-season and had an offer from Dunfermline Athletic.