Marc McCusker explained

Marc McCusker
Fullname:Marc James McCusker
Birth Date:29 July 1989
Birth Place:Rutherglen, Scotland
Position:Striker
Years1:2005–2008
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2007
Clubs2:Stranraer (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2008
Clubs3:Clyde (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2008–2009
Clubs4:Clyde
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2008–2009
Clubs5:Albion Rovers (loan)
Caps5:3
Goals5:1
Years6:2009–2010
Clubs6:Albion Rovers
Caps6:21
Goals6:6
Years7:2010–2011
Clubs7:Clyde
Caps7:21
Goals7:11
Years8:2011–2012
Caps8:7
Goals8:0
Years9:2012–2013
Caps9:9
Goals9:1
Years10:2013
Clubs10:Clyde (loan)
Caps10:7
Goals10:0
Club-Update:24 May 2013

Marc James McCusker (born 29 July 1989) is a Scottish former professional footballer.

Career

McCusker came through the Hearts youth system, and joined the groundstaff in 2005.[1] He joined Stranraer on a three-month loan deal in August 2007. He made eight appearances, getting seven assists, but failed to score a goal.[2]

McCusker then joined Scottish First Division side Clyde on 21 March 2008 on an emergency loan until the end of the season.[3] He made his debut the following day, coming on as a substitute against Queens in a four to one defeat, winning the penalty for Clyde's only goal of the game. After the initial loan spell, he joined Clyde on a permanent deal on 1 June 2008, following his release by mutual consent from Hearts.[4]

He joined Albion Rovers on a one-month loan deal in December 2008.[5] He made three appearances for Rovers, scoring two goals, including the winner in a two to one victory over Berwick Rangers.[6] McCusker's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles.[7] He subsequently joined Albion Rovers on a permanent contract, and made seventeen starts and a total of 28 appearances during the course of the season, scoring nine goals.

In May 2010, McCusker returned to Broadwood Stadium for the second time, to sign with Clyde, at that time a Third Division side.[8] He scored fifteen goals in 24 games over the season, and left the club in May 2011, after turning down a new contract.

McCusker signed with Dumfries club Queen of the South on 23 July 2011 for the 2011–12 season.[9] He was released at the end of that season following an injury sustained off the field.

Marc became Ian Murray's first signing at Dumbarton on Saturday, 22 December. He scored his first goal for the club against Airdrie in January

On Friday, 22 March 2013 he returned to Clyde on loan until the end of the season.

He made his return as a late substitute in a two to zero win against East Stirlingshire at Broadwood.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ground staff at Riccarton. Heart of Midlothian F.C.. 1 June 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20090815084409/http://www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Squad/DevelopmentTeamDetail/0,,10289,00.html. 15 August 2009. dead.
  2. News: McCusker given Stair Park chance. BBC Sport. 23 January 2009 . 12 August 2007.
  3. Web site: Hearts youngster signs . Clyde F.C. . 1 June 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080324102541/http://www.clydefc.co.uk/latestnews.cfm?id=2661 . 24 March 2008 . dead .
  4. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/clyde/7431222.stm Clyde swoop to sign three players
  5. Web site: Two Set for Loan Spell . Clyde F.C.. 16 December 2008.
  6. News: Albion Rovers 2–1 Berwick Rangers. BBC Sport. 23 January 2009 . 17 January 2009.
  7. Web site: Club Statement – Players Contracts. Clyde F.C.. 10 June 2009.
  8. Web site: McCusker and Girvan sign. Clyde F.C.. 25 May 2010.
  9. Web site: Queen of the South FC – Official Website . qosfc.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120315114524/http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=757 . 2012-03-15.