| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Neil William McGowan | ||
| Date of birth | 15 April 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Irvine Meadow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–1996 | Stranraer | 4 | (0) |
| 1996–1999 | Albion Rovers | 64 | (0) |
| 1999–2001 | Oxford United | 31 | (0) |
| 2001 | Stranraer | 7 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | Clydebank | 32 | (0) |
| 2002 | KA Akureyri | 11 | (2) |
| 2002–2007 | Airdrie United | 151 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Queen of the South | 3 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | → Stranraer (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Ayr United | 55 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Clyde | 45 | (1) |
| 2011- | Irvine Meadow | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:11, 7 May 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Neil William McGowan (born 15 April 1977 in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently playing in the junior ranks for Irvine Meadow.
McGowan was signed by Queen of the South boss Gordon Chisholm after his departure from Airdrie United. A central defender, who can also play at left back, who upon signing for the Dumfries club, McGowan listed no fewer than six clubs for whom he had played for – Stranraer, Albion Rovers, Oxford United, Clydebank, KA Akureyri (Iceland) and Airdrie United.
He joined Ayr United on 25 January 2008.[1] He also worked as the club's under 19s coach at Somerset Park.
McGowan signed for Clyde in the January 2010 transfer window. He stayed at Clyde until May 2011, after making 48 appearances in all competitions.[2]
After his release by the Bully Wee, McGowan joined his brother Chris at Irvine Meadow.[3]