Rod McDonald (footballer, born 1992)

Rod McDonald
Personal information
Full nameRodney Troy McDonald[1]
Date of birth11 April 1992
Place of birthLiverpool, England
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
A.F.C. Telford United
Number16
Youth career
2003–2005Manchester City
2005–2009Stoke City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2009–2010Stoke City0(0)
2009→ Nantwich Town (loan)1(0)
2010–2011Oldham Athletic0(0)
2010→ Stafford Rangers (loan)3(0)
2011→ Nantwich Town (loan)14(0)
2011Colwyn Bay15(0)
2011–2013Nantwich Town44(1)
2013– 2014Hereford United48(4)
2014–A.F.C. Telford United20(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:59, 27 September 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Rodney "Rod" Troy McDonald (born 11 April 1992) is an English football player who plays for A.F.C. Telford United.

Career

Stoke City

McDonald joined Stoke City's academy from Manchester City's academy in 2005. He became a regular in the club's youth and reserves side but was released in the summer of 2010. In October 2009 he joined Nantwich Town on loan to gain some first team experience.[2] However Stoke recalled McDonald after just one substitute appearance after academy manager Adrian Pennock wanted him to start on his debut.[3]

Oldham Athletic

McDonald signed for Oldham Athletic in early August 2010 after impressing in a series of trial games at the club.[4] He made his debut on 31 August 2010 in a Football League Trophy match against Shrewbury Town as a 45th minute substitute.[5]

On 29 October 2010 he joined Stafford Rangers for a month-long loan period to gain some first team experience.[6] He returned to Oldham at the end of November having made four appearances whilst on loan, including three league matches.[7]

On 22 February 2011, McDonald joined Northern Premier club Nantwich Town on a month-long loan deal.[8] The loan was extended on 24 March until the end of the season.[9]

At the end of the season he was informed that he was out of contract and would not be offered a new deal.[10]

Colwyn Bay

In July 2011, McDonald agreed to join Colwyn Bay.

Nantwich Town

In late 2011 he rejoined his former loan club, for the third time, this time on a permanent deal.[11]

Hereford United

On 28 January 2013, McDonald joined Hereford United on a contract lasting until the end of the season.[12]

After impressing Hereford manager Martin Foyle, McDonald signed a new one-year contract on 11 June 2013.[13]

Personal life

His father Rodney was a professional footballer, as is his older brother Clayton.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
  2. ↑ "Non-league football: McDonald to join Nantwich". This Is Staffordshire. 30 October 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  3. ↑ "Nantwich boss rues loss of Stoke City starlet". This Is Staffordshire. 30 October 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  4. ↑ "Oldham Athletic sign young defender Rod McDonald". BBC Sport. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  5. ↑ "Oldham 0 – 1 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  6. ↑ "McDonald on the move". Oldham Athletic. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
  7. ↑ "Tim Flowers signs two for Rangers". Express & Star. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
  8. ↑ http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2299171,00.html
  9. ↑ "McDonald extends loan". Oldham Athletic. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  10. ↑ "Lactics offer new contracts". Sky Sports. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  11. ↑ "McDonald latest signing for the Dabbers". Nantwich Town F.C. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  12. ↑ "Bulls sign McDonald". Hereford United F.C. (Hereford United F.C.). 28 January 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  13. ↑ "Hereford United: New deals for Graham, O'Keefe and McDonald". BBC Sport (BBC Sport). 11 June 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  14. ↑ "Proud Dad Rod". Walsall F.C. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2010.

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