Alex McQuade explained

Alex McQuade
Fullname:Alexander Michael McQuade[1]
Birth Date:1992 11, df=y
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Currentclub:Widnes
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2011−2013
Youthclubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Years1:2013−2014
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Hyde (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Years4:2014−2015
Caps4:18
Goals4:0
Years5:2015
Years6:2015−2016
Clubs6:Warrington Town
Years7:2016
Caps7:40
Goals7:0
Years8:2017−2018
Clubs8:Ossett Albion
Years9:2018−2019
Clubs9:Ossett United
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Buxton
Years11:2019
Clubs11:Ossett Town (loan)
Years12:2020–
Caps12:30
Goals12:0
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalteam1:Yorkshire
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18:02, 9 November 2020 (UTC)

Alexander Michael McQuade (born 7 November 1992) is an English footballer playing for Widnes. He had a short spell playing in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town.

Career

Bolton Wanderers and Shrewsbury Town

McQuade began his career with Bolton Wanderers. Having progressed through the academy system, he signed a one-year professional contract in July 2012.[2] He was released by the club when his contract was due to come to an end in the summer of 2013.[3]

McQuade joined Shrewsbury Town in a deal announced in April 2013.[4] [5] He made his Football League debut as a late substitute in a 0–0 draw against Milton Keynes Dons on 3 August 2013.[6]

On 28 February 2014, McQuade joined Conference side Hyde on an initial one-month loan.[7] He made his debut for the club a day later, in a 2–1 defeat away at Braintree Town.[8] The loan was later extended until the end of the season.[9]

McQuade was released at the end of his contract in May 2014 having made only a single league appearance for Shrewsbury.[10]

Non-league

In July 2014, McQuade joined Wrexham on trial and played in a 1–0 win over Swansea City under 21s in the Dragons' first pre season friendly,[11] however he was not offered a contract.[12] In the 2014-15 season he had short spells at Guiseley,[13] former loan club Hyde,[14] and Farsley.[15] Ahead of the 2015−16 season, he joined Warrington Town.[16]

McQuade emigrated to Australia in February 2016,[17] spending time with Banyule City, before returning to English non-league football, joining Ossett Albion in December 2017.[18] He then moved to Ossett's new team, Ossett United, in the summer of 2018.[19] In June 2019, he joined Buxton FC.[20] On 30 August 2019, he joined Ossett Town A.F.C. on a short-term loan.[21] At the end of January 2020, McQuade joined Widnes.[22]

Career statistics

Last updated 27 April 2014.

ClubSeasonLeagueLeagueFA CupLeague CupOther Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town2013−14League One1000100020
Hyde (loan)2013−14Conference Premier100000000100
Career total110001000120
"Other" column denotes performances in Football League Trophy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13 . 4 . The Football League . May 2013 . 7 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130717125933/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 17 July 2013 . dmy .
  2. Web site: Five Sign Pro . Bolton Wanderers F.C. . 8 March 2015 . 5 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150308233206/http://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/article/five-sign-pro-5.6.7-217609.aspx . 8 March 2015 . dead .
  3. Web site: Seven to depart . Bolton Wanderers F.C. . 8 March 2015 . 8 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150308233223/http://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/article/seven-to-depart-8.5.13-813172.aspx . 8 March 2015 . dead .
  4. News: Shrewsbury Town: Alex McQuade to join from Bolton. BBC Sport. 3 August 2013.
  5. Web site: Shrewsbury sign Bolton youngster Alex McQuade. Shropshire Star. 3 August 2013.
  6. News: Shrewsbury 0-0 MK Dons. BBC Sport. 3 August 2013.
  7. Web site: Hyde take Alex McQuade on Loan . Hyde FC . 28 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140305105522/http://www.hydefc.co.uk/news/hyde-take-alex-mcquade-on-loan-1169691.html . 5 March 2014 . dead . dmy-all .
  8. News: Braintree Town 2 - 1 Hyde. BBC Sport. 2 March 2014.
  9. Web site: Alex McQuade Loan Extension. Hyde FC. 27 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140427220826/http://www.hydefc.co.uk/news/alex-mcquade-loan-extension-1193159.html. 27 April 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  10. Web site: The Retained and Released List . Shrewsweb . 13 May 2014 .
  11. Web site: Wrexham 1 Swansea U21s 0 . Wrexham AFC . 12 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150308233657/http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/article/report-swansea-city-u21s-fr-14.07.12-1751616.aspx . 8 March 2015 . dead .
  12. Web site: Wrexham FC boss makes loan enquiries. News North Wales. 25 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140809105031/http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/sport/135706/wrexham-fc-boss-makes-loan-enquiries.aspx. 9 August 2014. dead.
  13. Web site: Bower brings in defender McQuade. Guiseley A.F.C.. 6 August 2014. 15 March 2015.
  14. Web site: Hyde Sign Alex McQuade . Hyde Football Club . 14 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150308234334/http://www.hydefc.co.uk/news/hyde-sign-alex-mcquade-1288679.html . 8 March 2015 . dead .
  15. Web site: Farsley complete McQuade signing . Farsley AFC . 7 February 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150308234432/http://www.farsleyafc.co.uk/news/farsley-complete-mcquade-signing-1375151.html . 8 March 2015 . dead .
  16. Web site: Farsley full-back commits to Warrington Town. Warrington Worldwide. 24 May 2015. 25 May 2015.
  17. Web site: Non-league: Marine have broken a mental barrier - we're buzzing again, says Hessey. Liverpool Echo. 19 February 2016. 24 April 2016.
  18. Web site: Welsh makes McQuade his first signing for the Unicorns. Pitchero Non-League. 14 December 2017. 29 December 2017.
  19. https://www.ossettunited.com/on-the-pitch/squad/alex-mcquade-5/
  20. http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/five-new-faces-at-buxton-57248 Five New Faces At Buxton
  21. https://www.betvictornorthernpremier.co.uk/saturdays-transfer-list-august-31st-58531 Saturday's Transfer List - August 31st
  22. https://nonleaguedaily.com/widnes-bring-in-mcquade-and-jennings/ Widnes bring in McQuade and Jennings