Marc McKenzie explained

Marc McKenzie
Birth Date:11 July 1985
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:Camelon Juniors
Position:Winger
Years1:2003–2005
Caps1:44
Goals1:1
Years2:2005
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2005–2010
Caps3:119
Goals3:8
Years4:2010–2014
Caps4:113
Goals4:26
Years5:2014
Clubs5:East Fife (loan)
Caps5:12
Goals5:1
Years6:2014–2015
Caps6:32
Goals6:6
Years7:2015–2016
Caps7:30
Goals7:1
Years8:2016–2017
Caps8:16
Goals8:4
Years9:2017
Caps9:11
Goals9:0
Years10:2017–2018
Caps10:?
Goals10:?
Years11:2018
Goals11:?
Caps11:?
Years12:2018–2020
Goals12:?
Caps12:?
Years13:2019
Clubs13:Rossvale (loan)
Goals13:?
Caps13:?
Years14:2020–2021
Goals14:0
Caps14:1
Years15:2021-2023
Goals15:0
Caps15:0
Years16:2023-2024
Goals16:0
Caps16:1
Club-Update:20:38, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

Marc McKenzie (born 11 July 1985)[1] is a Scottish footballer who plays for Camelon Juniors.

McKenzie has previously played for Stenhousemuir, East Stirlingshire, Cowdenbeath, East Fife, Elgin City, Stirling Albion, Clyde and twice for Albion Rovers then onto Hurlford United twice, Forfar Athletic, and Rossvale on loan.

Career

Albion Rovers

McKenzie's first professional contract was with Albion Rovers after coming up through the youth academies of Raith Rovers and Livingston. He signed professionally for them on 26 April 2003, making his debut as a substitute the same day, aged 17, taking part in the 2–1 win over Stirling Albion.[2] The following season, he featured more regularly making 11 appearances. He scored his first goal for the club on 17 August 2004, scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 over Queen of the South in the Scottish League Cup.[3]

Stenhousemuir

On 31 May 2005, McKenzie signed for fellow Scottish Third Division side Stenhousemuir. He made his debut on 30 July 2005, in a 4–0 win over East Fife in the Scottish Challenge Cup[4] with his league debut coming on 6 August against Queen's Park.[5] He spent only half a season at the club, making only 8 appearances (5 as sub) scoring no goals.

East Stirlingshire

On 1 March 2006, McKenzie signed for East Stirlingshire. He made his debut on 11 March 2006, in a 2–0 defeat to Montrose,[6] going on to make 10 appearances in his debut season. He scored his first goals for the club on 26 August 2006, netting a hat trick against former club Stenhousemuir.[7] Over the course of 5 seasons he made 144 appearances scoring 8 times.

Cowdenbeath

McKenzie signed for Scottish First Division side Cowdenbeath in the summer of 2010, on a one-year deal.[8] He made his debut on 24 July in the Challenge Cup,[9] with his league debut coming on 7 August in a 2–0 defeat to Ross County.[10] He scored his first goal for the club on 22 August, hitting the net from 25 yards, in a 3–1 defeat to Queen of the South.[11] In all he made 35 appearances in his debut season, scoring twice.[12]

Following the club's relegation to the Second Division, he signed an extended contract for the new season.[13] He won promotion back to the First Division at the first attempt in the 2011–12 season. On 23 January 2014, McKenzie signed for East Fife on a contract until the end of the season.[14]

Albion Rovers return

In June 2015, after 18 months with The Wee Rovers,

Elgin City

McKenzie signed for Elgin City on a one-year contract.[15]

Stirling Albion

After one season, McKenzie signed for Scottish League Two rivals Stirling Albion in May 2016,[16] however, he left the club in January 2017 after the club agreed to terminate his contract.[17]

Clyde

On 13 January 2017, McKenzie signed for fellow Scottish League Two side Clyde until the end of the 2016–17 season.[18] He was released by the club in June 2017 following the end of his contract.[19]

Arthurlie

On 23 June 2017, McKenzie signed for Junior club Arthurlie,[20] where he stayed for one season before moving to Kilwinning Rangers in June 2018.[21]

Hurlford United

McKenzie joined fellow SJFA West Region Premiership side Hurlford United in December 2018.[22]

Forfar Athletic

McKenzie signed for Scottish League One side Forfar Athletic on 1 February 2020. He only played one league game for "The Loons" before departing.

Hurlford United

McKenzie rejoined Hurlford in 2021, and remained until 2023, winning the inaugural West of Scotland Football League Cup with them in 2022.

Pollok

McKenzie signed for Pollok ahead of the 2022–23 season,[23] and scored his first goal against Irvine Meadow in August.

Career statistics

[12] [24]

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Albion Rovers2002–031000000010
2003–04110000000110
2004–05321103120382
Stenhousemuir2005–066000101080
East Stirlingshire2005–06100000000100
2006–07315101010345
2007–08261201000291
2008–09332201040402
2009–10290001020320
Cowdenbeath2010–11302101030352
2011–1230122010003312
Total239239010113027124

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marc McKenzie profile . BBC Sport . 13 March 2012.
  2. Web site: Albion Rovers 2 Stirling 1 . Albion Mad . 26 April 2003 . 16 March 2012.
  3. Web site: QoS 1–2 Albion Rovers . BBC Sport . 17 August 2004 . 16 March 2012.
  4. Web site: East Fife 0–4 Stenhousemuir . BBC Sport . 30 July 2005 . 16 March 2012.
  5. Web site: Queen's Park 1–2 Stenhousemuir . BBC Sport . 6 August 2005 . 16 March 2012.
  6. Web site: Montrose 2–0 East Stirlingshire . BBC Sport . 11 March 2006 . 16 March 2012.
  7. Web site: E Stirlingshire 5–0 Stenhousemuir . BBC Sport . 26 August 2006 . 16 March 2012.
  8. Web site: Marc McKenzie Profile . . 13 March 2012.
  9. Web site: Raith Rovers 0 v 1 Cowdenbeath . . 24 July 2010 . 13 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120807031806/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/challenge-cup/results/3282466/ . 7 August 2012 .
  10. Web site: Cowdenbeath 0–2 Ross County . BBC Sport . 7 August 2010 . 13 March 2012.
  11. Web site: Cowdenbeath 1–3 Queen of South . BBC Sport . 22 August 2010 . 13 March 2012.
  12. Web site: Marc McKenzie Stats . Soccerway. 13 March 2012.
  13. Web site: Blue Brazil bring back seven. Scottish Football League. 23 June 2011. 13 March 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20120909020952/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/blue-brazil-bring-back-seven-and-arrange-hearts-game/. 9 September 2012.
  14. Web site: East Fife bring in McKenzie. SPFL. 23 January 2014. 4 February 2014.
  15. Web site: McKenzie signs for City. Elgin City F.C.. 14 June 2015. 18 June 2015.
  16. Web site: First arrivals at Forthbank as Stirling Albion look to build promotion winning squad. Donald Morton. Daily Record. 11 May 2016. 15 July 2016.
  17. Web site: McKenzie moves on. Stirling Albion F.C.. 7 January 2017 . 8 January 2017.
  18. Web site: Two new signings. Clyde F.C.. 13 January 2017. 13 January 2017.
  19. Web site: Further squad update. Clyde F.C.. 8 June 2017. 12 June 2017.
  20. Web site: Arthurlie sign 15 players in just two days ahead of new season. Barrhead News.
  21. Web site: Ex-Arthurlie striker is on board with Kilwinning Rangers. Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald. 18 June 2018. 29 August 2018. Stewart McConnell.
  22. Web site: Ford News . hurlfordunited.com . Hurlford United FC . 17 December 2018.
  23. Web site: Welcome Marc "Squib" McKenzie. Pollok Football Club.
  24. Web site: Marc McKenzie Stats . Soccerbase. 13 March 2012.