Richie McCusker explained

Richie McCusker
Fullname:	Richard McCusker
Birth Date:	1970 8, df=y
Birth Place:	Glasgow, Scotland
Years1:	1998–2001
Caps1:	76
Goals1:	13

Richard McCusker (born 24 August 1970) is a Scottish former professional footballer.

Career

In the summer of 1998, McCusker was part of the Junior revolution which swept through Clyde, being one of eleven players coming from the junior ranks to join the Bully Wee. He had previously played for Maryhill.

McCusker became a fans favourite at Clyde, and played a key role in helping the team win the Scottish Second Division championship in 2000. Injury meant McCusker lost his place in the team midway through the 2000–01 season, and he never really regained his place in the side. He left in November 2001, to return to former club Maryhill.

Personal life

McCusker was the victim of a stroke in December 2007. and again in September 2008.^[1]

A Maryhill vs Pollok Legends benefit match for him took place in March 2009. The 'Game of Support' starred many former teammates.^[2]

Honours

Maryhill^[3]

• Central Premier Division: 1996–97, 1997–98
• Central Division C: 1993–94
• West of Scotland Cup: 2000–01, 2003–04
• Central League Cup: 1995–96
• ET Cup Winners' Cup; 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98

Clyde

• Scottish Second Division: 1999–2000^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: JUNIORS: Richie's goal now is to win the game of life . . 5 March 2009 . 10 June 2021.
   Web site: Richie's battling back . . 7 March 2009 . 10 June 2021.
2. Web site: Great Day for Richie . Clyde FC . 8 March 2009 . 10 June 2021.
3. Web site: Maryhill Legends match . Down The Wing . 16 March 2009 . 10 June 2021.
   Web site: Honours . Maryhill FC . 10 June 2021.
4. Web site: Game of Support for Richie . Clyde Fc . 1 February 2009 . 10 June 2021.