Barrie McKay
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Barrie McKay | ||
| Date of birth | 30 December 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Raith Rovers (on loan from Rangers) | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2011 | Kilmarnock | ||
| 2011–2012 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011– | Rangers | 34 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | → Greenock Morton (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012– | Scotland U18[1] | 2 | (0) |
| 2012– | Scotland U19[2] | 6 | (2) |
| 2012– | Scotland U21 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:18, 7 January 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Barrie McKay (born 30 December 1994)[3] is a Scottish footballer who plays for Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on loan from Rangers. McKay can play either as a striker or as a winger.
Early years
McKay began his career as a youth player for Kilmarnock where he spent seven years until he was released due to a hip problem which the Kilmarnock medical staff feared would cause him long-term problems. However, McKay was quickly snapped up by the club he supported in his childhood; Rangers in the summer of 2011. McKay became a mainstay in the U-19 side at the age of 16 and ended the season top scorer.[4][5][6][7] McKay made his first-team debut on 13 May 2012, in a 4–0 win against St. Johnstone.[8]
Club career
Rangers
On 11 August 2012, he scored Rangers first goal in the club's inaugural game in the Third Division,[9] a 2–2 draw against Peterhead.[10] On 28 August 2012 it was reported that Liverpool and Everton were interested in McKay.[11] On 11 September, McKay pledged his future to Rangers for another five-years.[12] After a great start to the season his form dropped and as a result he was dropped to the bench with Fraser Aird taking his place. A few matches on the sidelines he reclaimed his place in the starting 11 with a stunning performance from the bench against Alloa in which he scored two goals in a 7–0 win.[13]
From that point on McKay has established himself as a key player in the team putting in several excellent performances including a 3–0 win against Elgin City[14] and a 4–2 win against Montrose[15] racking up quite a few assists in the process.[16]
Greenock Morton
On 27 December 2013, he joined Greenock Morton on a month's loan.[17] As there were no SPFL U20 fixtures until January, this was to give him some much needed game time; he will be available for five games whilst at Cappielow.[18][19]
McKay's loan was extended until the end of the season.[20][21]
Raith Rovers
McKay signed for fellow Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on 1 September 2014, agreeing a loan move until 1 January 2015.[22] On 31 December 2014 it was announced that McKay's loan deal has been extended until the end of season 2014–15.[23]
International career
McKay represents the Scotland national team from U18 level to U21. He has been a key play for the U19 side starting five games and scoring two goals from the wing and winning Man of The Match awards against the Netherlands and Sweden. He has made one appearance for the U21 side coming on as a substitute against Portugal.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rangers | |||||||||||
| 2011–12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 4 | |
| 2013–14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 34 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 46 | 5 | |
| Greenock Morton (loan) | 2013–14 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
| Raith Rovers (loan) | 2014–15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Career Total | 64 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 77 | 10 | |
Personal life
He is the brother of fellow footballer Daniel McKay.[26]
Honours
See also
References
- ↑ "Barrie McKay Under-18". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ↑ "Barrie McKay Under-19". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ↑ "Barrie McKay". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "No Beef with Gers kid Baz". Gareth Law. The Scottish Sun. 3 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Barrie McKay". rangers.co.uk. Rangers F.C. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ↑ "Rangers boss Ally McCoist gives new deals to Ibrox trio". dailyrecord.co.uk. Daily Record. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ↑ "Real McKay! Rangers boss hails Ibrox starlet". David McCarthy. dailyrecord.co.uk. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "St Johnstone 0–4 Rangers". Andy Campbell. BBC Sport. 13 May 2012.
- ↑ "Adapt or die: McKay's call to team-mates". dailyrecord.co.uk. Daily Record. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Peterhead 2–2 Rangers". Andy Campbell. BBC Sport. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Broadfoot quits Rangers". Robert Grieve. The Scottish Sun. 28 August 2012.
- ↑ "The Future Boys". David Melvin. Rangers.co.uk. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
- ↑ "Rangers 7 Alloa Athletic 0". Alasdair Lamont. BBC Sport. 2 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Rangers-3 0 Elgin City". Lindsay Herron. Rangers.co.uk. 3 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Montrose 2–4 Rangers". Brian McLauchlin. BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Ally McCoist sings the praises of teenager Barrie McKay". skysports.com. Sky Sports. 3 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (27 December 2013). "Morton make double signing". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (27 December 2013). "Morton make double signing". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ Dickson, Andrew (27 December 2013). "McKay in Ton loan switch". Rangers F.C. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (28 January 2014). "McKay to stay at Morton until end of campaign". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ Jack, Chris (28 January 2014). "McKay to stay at Ton until end of season". Evening Times. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "Transfer Window Roundup". Rangers F.C. 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ↑ "Barrie McKay Loan Deal Extended". Raith Rovers F.C. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ↑ "Barry McKay". soccerbase.com. Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Barry McKay". uk.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Signings". scottishfa.co.uk. SJFA. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
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