Patrick McLaughlin (footballer)

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Patrick McLaughlin

McLaughlin playing for York City in 2011
Personal information
Full namePatrick Joseph McLaughlin[1]
Date of birth (1991-01-14) 14 January 1991[2]
Place of birthLarne, Northern Ireland
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current clubGrimsby Town
Number26
Youth career
2007–2008Newcastle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2008–2011Newcastle United0(0)
2011–2013York City74(14)
2013–Grimsby Town20(2)
National team
2008–2010Northern Ireland U196(0)
2010–2012Northern Ireland U2110(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:15, 17 September 2013 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Patrick Joseph McLaughlin (born 14 January 1991) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Grimsby Town. He previously played for Newcastle United and York City. He has represented Northern Ireland at levels up to under-21.

Club career

York City

Born in Larne, County Antrim, McLaughlin began his career at Newcastle United in July 2007.[2] He signed a professional contract a year later but he never played a match at St James' Park. In the summer of 2011 McLaughlin was releaed by Newcastle after four years at the club.[3] McLaughlin joined Conference Premier side York City on a two-year contract on 30 June 2011.[4][5] McLaughlin said "I thought York was the best club for me. The gaffer has given me the chance to come down here and play some football."[5] He made his debut for York on the opening day of the 2011–12 season in the 2–1 away win against Ebbsfleet United.[6] McLaughlin was part of the York side that won the 2012 FA Trophy Final against Newport County.[6] Eight days later he came on as an 85th minute substitute in the 2–1 2012 Conference Premier play-off Final win over Luton Town, seeing the club win promotion to League Two after an eight-year absence from the Football League.[7] He finished the season with 55 appearances and scored 13 goals.[6] After making 33 appearances and scoring 4 goals for York in the 2012–13 season he was released by the club on 30 April 2013.[8][9]

Grimsby Town

McLaughlin joined Conference Premier team Grimsby Town on a two-year contract on 28 June 2013.[10]

International career

McLaughlin has represented Northern Ireland at various youth levels, up to under-21 level. He currently has 10 caps for the under-21 side.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 14 September 2013.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
York City 2011–12[6] Conference Premier 441011—10[lower-alpha 1]25513
2012–13[8] League Two 30410101[lower-alpha 2]0334
Total 741421101128817
Grimsby Town 2013–14[12] Conference Premier 8100—0081
Career total 791521101129318
  1. ↑ Seven appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, three appearances in Conference Premier play-offs
  2. ↑ Appearance in Football League Trophy

Honours

York City

References

  1. ↑ "Updated Premier League squad list: Newcastle United". Daily Mail (London). 2 February 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2012. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Patrick McLaughlin". NIFG. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
  3. ↑ King, Dan. "Deals Offered To Young Pair". Newcastle United F.C. Retrieved 20 May 2012. 
  4. ↑ "York sign Patrick McLaughlin from Newcastle". Vital York. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "York City sign midfielder Patrick McLaughlin". BBC Sport. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2012. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Games played by Patrick Mclaughlin in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (31 October 2011). "Match report: Wrexham 2, York City 1 – FA Cup". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (12 December 2011). "Match report: York City 2, Solihull Moors 2 – FA Trophy". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (14 December 2011). "Match report: Solihull Moors 0, York City 3 – FA Trophy". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (16 January 2012). "Match report: Salisbury City 2, York City 6 – FA Trophy round two". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (15 February 2012). "Match report: York City 1, Ebbsfleet United 0 – FA Trophy third round". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (27 February 2012). "Match report: Grimsby Town 0, York City 1 – FA Trophy quarter-final". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (19 March 2012). "Match report: Luton Town 1, York City 1 – FA Trophy semi-final, second leg". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    Flett, Dave (14 May 2012). "Match report: Newport County 0, York City 2 – FA Trophy final". The Press (York). Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
  7. ↑ Maiden, Phil (20 May 2012). "Luton 1–2 York". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 May 2012. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Games played by Patrick Mclaughlin in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 September 2012. 
    "McLaughlin credited with goal against Gillingham". The Press (York). 5 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013. 
  9. ↑ Carroll, Steve (30 April 2013). "York City manager Nigel Worthington announces retained list". The Press (York). Retrieved 30 April 2013. 
  10. ↑ "Grimsby Town: Patrick McLaughlin signs two-year deal". BBC Sport. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2013. 
  11. ↑ "NI U21 squad named for England game". Irish Football Association. 9 November 2012. 
  12. ↑ "Games played by Patrick Mclaughlin in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 18 August 2013. 

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