Mike Macari Explained

Mike Macari
Fullname:Michael Macari
Birth Date:1973 2, df=y
Birth Place:Kilwinning, Scotland
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:1991–1992
Youthclubs1:West Ham United
Youthyears2:1992–1996
Youthclubs2:Stoke City
Years1:1996–1997
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:30
Goals1:3

Michael Macari (born 4 February 1973) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played for Stoke City as a striker.[1]

Career

Macari began his career with the West Ham United youth team, before joining Stoke City in 1992 along with his father Lou, who became Stoke's manager.[2] He made his debut in the 1996–97 season where he played in 30 matches scoring three goals.[2] He was released at the end of the season after his father left the club and never played senior football again.[2]

Family

Macari's father Lou and brother Paul were also professional footballers.[3] Another brother, Jonathan, committed suicide in 1999 after being released by Nottingham Forest.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: STOKE CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09. 15 December 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Book: Lowe, Simon. Stoke City The Modern Era - A Complete Record. 1994. Desert Island Books. 1-874287-39-2.
  3. News: Football: 'He wants his football not his name to do the talking'. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220514/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/football-he-wants-his-football-not-his-name-to-do-the-talking-1292836.html . 14 May 2022 . subscription . live. 15 December 2009. 8 November 1997. Olivia Blair. The Independent. London.
  4. News: Football manager's son found hanged. 15 December 2009. 29 April 1999. BBC News.