Matthew McGinley explained

Matthew McGinley
Birth Date:15 August 1989
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:Rutherglen Glencairn
Years1:–2011
Years2:2011
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2011–2012
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2012–2014
Caps4:27
Goals4:0
Years5:2014–2015
Years6:2015–2021
Years7:2021–
Club-Update:2 June 2021

Matthew McGinley (born 15 August 1989) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Rutherglen Glencairn.

He started his senior career with Scottish First Division side Greenock Morton, after playing junior football.

Career

McGinley moved to Greenock Morton on 14 September 2011 from Lanarkshire junior side Rutherglen Glencairn,[1] where he had only been signed since July 2011[2] from Vale of Clyde.[3]

He made his début for Morton at Almondvale Stadium, against Livingston. McGinley fouled Marc McNulty to concede a penalty, which was converted by Iain Russell, in a 1-1 draw.[4]

McGinley was released by Morton in May 2012.[5]

He signed for Albion Rovers after his release from Morton.[6] After leaving Rovers, McGinley signed for the newly formed Lowland Football League side BSC Glasgow. After leaving BSC Glasgow, McGinley signed for Lowland Football League side East Kilbride. He most notably played in the 2-0 defeat to Scottish Premiership side and leaders Celtic in their Scottish Cup 5th round tie in 2016.

McGinley left East Kilbride in May 2021 and re-joined Rutherglen Glencairn on 2 June 2021.[7]

Honours

BSC Glasgow

East Kilbride

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Keeper signs. Greenock Morton FC. 14 September 2011. 24 October 2011.
  2. News: Rutherglen Glencairn swoop for goalkeeper. Scottish Television. 21 July 2011. 23 October 2011. Jamie. Borthwick.
  3. News: Glens boss reckons he knows his starting 11. Rutherglen Reformer. Douglas. Dickie. 20 July 2011. 24 October 2011.
  4. News: Livingston 1-1 Morton. BBC Sport. 22 October 2011. 23 October 2011.
  5. News: Players axed at Morton. Greenock Telegraph. 8 May 2012. 8 May 2012. Russell. Steele.
  6. Web site: Albion Rovers increase squad with signings . Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser . acadvertiser.co.uk . 25 July 2012 . 27 July 2012.
  7. Web site: McGilvray. Andy. 2021-06-02. Glencairn keeper is buzzing to be back where it all started. 2021-06-02. Daily Record. en.
  8. Web site: FC. East Kilbride. Club Honours. 2020-06-15. eastkilbridefootballclub.co.uk. en.