Neil McGowan

Neil McGowan
Personal information
Full nameNeil William McGowan
Date of birth15 April 1977
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Irvine Meadow
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1995–1996Stranraer4(0)
1996–1999Albion Rovers64(0)
1999–2001Oxford United31(0)
2001Stranraer7(1)
2001–2002Clydebank32(0)
2002KA Akureyri11(2)
2002–2007Airdrie United151(1)
2007–2008Queen of the South3(0)
2007–2008Stranraer (loan)8(0)
2008–2010Ayr United55(1)
2010–2011Clyde45(1)
2011-Irvine Meadow0(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:11, 7 May 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Neil William McGowan (born 15 April 1977 in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently playing in the junior ranks for Troon Juniors FC.

Career

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]

Notes

  1. "Ayr sign McGowan from Queens ", BBC News, 25 January 2008
  2. "Player news". clydefc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  3. "McGowan joins brother at Irvine Meadow". Scottish Football League. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.

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