Michael McGlinchey

For the American football coach, see Mike McGlinchey.
Michael McGlinchey

McGlinchey playing for Central Coast Mariners in 2009
Personal information
Full nameMichael Ryan McGlinchey
Date of birth7 January 1987
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing positionCentral midfielder, right midfielder
Club information
Current team
Wellington Phoenix
Number10
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2005–2009Celtic1(0)
2007–2008→ Dunfermline Athletic (loan)8(0)
2009–2014Central Coast Mariners120(11)
2010→ Motherwell (loan)8(0)
2014→ Vegalta Sendai (loan)6(0)
2014–Wellington Phoenix24(5)
National team‡
2007Scotland U-211(0)
2007Scotland U-204(0)
2009–New Zealand26(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 November 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 June 2014

Michael Ryan McGlinchey (born 7 January 1987) is a New Zealand international football (soccer) player who plays for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.

McGlinchey played youth football with Scottish club Celtic, where he made his professional debut. After spending time on loan to Dunfermline Athletic, McGlinchey joined Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, where he made over 100 appearances. In his time at the club he spent periods on loan at Motherwell in 2010 and with Vegalta Sendai in 2014. He joined Wellington Phoenix in 2014 after securing a release from the Mariners.

McGlinchey represented Scotland at under-20 and under-21 level, but changed allegiance to New Zealand, his country of birth, at senior level. He was a member of the New Zealand national team squad at the 2010 World Cup and has made over twenty-five appearances for the side, scoring three goals.

Club career

Celtic

McGlinchey, a midfielder, was brought through the ranks at Scottish giants Celtic and was persuaded by then-manager Martin O'Neill at the age of 17 to resist the temptation to sign a professional contract with Manchester United and sign with the club he supported as a youngster. McGlinchey made his Celtic debut against Livingston as a substitute in December 2005.[1] It was his sole appearance for the Scottish Premier League team, as O'Neill was replaced by Gordon Strachan and McGlinchey found himself moving to the fringes.

During the 2007–08 season he was then loaned out to Scottish First Division club Dunfermline Athletic until 20 January 2008.[2] Although McGlinchey was successful during his loan deal at the First Division club, his loan was terminated early after he suffered a groin injury.[3] He was released by Celtic in May 2009.[3]

Central Coast Mariners

McGlinchey then had a successful trial with Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, signing a two-year deal with the club.

He made his Mariners debut against Melbourne Victory in the A-League season opener on 6 August 2009, and also scored his first goal for the club on debut in the 2–0 upset win over the reigning champions.[4] It was also his first professional goal ever.

With the 2009–10 A-League season drawing to a close, McGlinchey decided to seek more first team football in the off season as buildup to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, signing a season-long loan deal with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell FC.

Dispute

McGlinchey tried to leave the Central Coast Mariners on a free transfer but in August 2014, it was ruled that the player is still contracted to the Mariners.[5] The PFA argued unsuccessfully that McGlinchey should be able to move to Wellington Phoenix on a free transfer as the club had been sold to new owners. However, on 11 September 2014, Central Coast Mariners conceded they would no longer pursue McGlinchey's services for the upcoming A-League season, citing his personal desire to no longer be involved with the club as a major contributing factor, and that following the receipt of compensation from McGlinchey his contract was terminated.[6]

Motherwell

McGlinchey signed a loan contract with the Scottish side in February 2010 for the remainder of the 2009–10 season,[7] and made 8 appearances.

Vegalta Sendai

On 23 December 2013, Central Coast Mariners announced McGlinchey would be going on a year loan spell to Vegalta Sendai, following Graham Arnold who had been recently appointed head coach.[8] On 11 June 2014 Vegalta Sendai announced that they had terminated McGlinchey's loan.[9]

Wellington Phoenix

On 12 September 2014, McGlinchey signed a two-year contract with Wellington Phoenix after securing his release from Mariners the day before.[10]

International career

McGlinchey was eligible to play for Scotland, Republic of Ireland and New Zealand. His father, Norrie McGlinchey was a footballer playing in New Zealand, he represented Stop Out and Hutt Valley United during his career. The McGlinchey family returned to Scotland when Michael was one year old.[11]

McGlinchey played two games for Scotland at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup against Costa Rica[12] and Nigeria.[13]

In 2009 he took advantage of a FIFA Congress resolution which removed the age limit for changing associations for players who had already played for a country's national team at age group level[14] and declared himself available for selection for the New Zealand All Whites and was then included by New Zealand manager Ricki Herbert in the squad to face Jordan on before the crucial World Cup play-off matches against Bahrain.[15] He went on to make his New Zealand debut against Jordan on 9 September 2009.[16][17]

McGlinchey played a pivotal role in the Inter-confederation play-off match against Bahrain in both the away leg in Ar Rifa` off the bench as a second-half substitute with his creative play and made the starting XI in the home fixture in Wellington which New Zealand went on to win 1–0 thanks to a first half goal from striker Rory Fallon.

On 10 May 2010, McGlinchey was named in New Zealand's final 23-man squad to compete at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[18]

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 26 March 2011 Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, Wuhan, China  China PR 1–1 1–1 Friendly
2. 16 October 2012 AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand  Tahiti 1–0 3–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 16 October 2012 AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand  Tahiti 3–0 3–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification

International caps

New Zealand national team
YearAppsGoals
200930
201040
201131
2012112
201330
Total243

Honours

Club

Central Coast Mariners:

Individual

Scotland under 19s European Championship runners up to Spain 2007

5 x Consecutive Scottish Premier Reserve titles 2004, 2005,2006, 2007, 2008. 2 x Scottish under 19s cup winners titles. 1 under 19s youth league champions 2004.

Club career statistics

All-time club performances
Club Season Scotland Premier League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Celtic F.C.
(Scottish Premier League)		 2005–06 1 0 1 0
2006–07
Club total 1 0 1 0
Club Season Scotland Premier League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
on loan from Celtic
(Scottish First Division)		 2007–08 8 0 1 0 9 0
Club total 8 0 1 0 9 0
Club Season Australia A-League Finals series Asia Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Central Coast Mariners
(A-League)		 2009–10 21 1 21 1
2010–11 30 1 3 0 33 1
Club total 51 2 3 0 54 2
Club Season Scotland Premier League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Motherwell F.C.
on loan from Central Coast Mariners
(Scottish Premier League)		 2009–10 8 0 8 0
Club total 8 0 8 0
Career totals 68 2 3 0 1 0 72 2
Last updated 7 March 2011.

See also

References

  1. ↑ CelticFc.net – Michael McGlinchey
  2. ↑ "Another on Loan Player". dafc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2007.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 I was on top of the world playing for Celtic but now I'd be happy playing anywhere, says Michael McGlinchey, Sunday Mail, 14 June 2009.
  4. ↑ "Mariners punish sluggish Victory". A-League.com.au. 6 August 2009.
  5. ↑ "AUSTRALIA: PLAYER FIGHTS FOR FREE AGENT STATUS". FIFPro.org. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "Mutual termination with Michael McGlinchey finalised". Football Federation Australia. 11 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Kiwi McGlinchey to Motherwell". FIFA.com. 2 February 2010.
  8. ↑ "LOANS: McGlinchey to Sendai, Ibini back at CCM". Football Federation Australia. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  9. ↑ マイケル マグリンチィ選手 契約解除のお知らせ [Notice of Michael McGlinchey player contract termination] (in Japanese). Vegalta Sendai. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  10. ↑ http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10489313/Michael-McGlinchey-completes-Phoenix-move
  11. ↑ Rattue, Chris (17 August 2007). "Soccer: White stripes ... or All Whites". NZ Herald. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  12. ↑ Match Report: SCO vs CRC
  13. ↑ Match Report: SCO vs NGA
  14. ↑ "Protect the game, protect the players, strengthen global football governance # Change of association". FIFA. 3 June 2009.
  15. ↑ "Fallon and McGlinchey join All Whites fold". NZ Football. 19 August 2009.
  16. ↑ "A-International Appearances – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 19 June 2009.
  17. ↑ "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
  18. ↑ Johnstone, Duncan (10 May 2010). "All Whites World Cup squad named". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 25 October 2011.

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