Career
Dearden previously played for youth sides Edina Hibs and Salvesen Boys Club while at Portobello High School. He attracted the attention of Dunfermline Athletic and signed a contract when he was 16, playing for the Under-19"s and Reserve sides before making his debut coming on as a sub against Queen of the South on the final day of the 2007-2008 season. In January 2009, Dearden was loaned to Forfar Athletic of the Scottish Third Division until the end of the 2008/09 season.
After his release from Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish First Division played for the Edinburgh University team
