Darren McGeough
Encyclopedia
Darren McGeough is a Scottish
football player, in his second spell with Scottish First Division
team Greenock Morton
.
McGeough has also played for Stranraer
and Falkirk Amateurs, since leaving Celtic
in 2007.
youth team before signing for Greenock Morton
in 2007, choosing the Greenock
side over rivals St. Mirren
and Kilmarnock
. He stayed at the club for two seasons, making no appearances before signing with Stranraer
. On 7 November 2009, McGeough scored his first (and so far only) goal in senior football in a 4-2 defeat for Stranraer by English
side Berwick Rangers
.
McGeough had two spells with Stranraer, the last of which ended in March 2011 when he signed for an amateur side in Falkirk
. In between these two spells at Stair Park
, McGeough was not with a club due to a change in personal circumstances, but did play in a few trial matches with Glasgow Perthshire
, and for his college side.
In the summer of 2011, his first senior club Morton surprisingly re-signed the now 21 year old midfielder
.
McGeough made his début as a second half substitute (for Peter MacDonald
) in the 8-0 Ramsden's Cup
victory over his former side Stranraer.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
football player, in his second spell with Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
team Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
.
McGeough has also played for Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
and Falkirk Amateurs, since leaving Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in 2007.
Career
McGeough started his career in Celtic'sCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
youth team before signing for Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in 2007, choosing the Greenock
Greenock
Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in United Kingdom, and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland...
side over rivals St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
and Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
. He stayed at the club for two seasons, making no appearances before signing with Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
. On 7 November 2009, McGeough scored his first (and so far only) goal in senior football in a 4-2 defeat for Stranraer by English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
side Berwick Rangers
Berwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
.
McGeough had two spells with Stranraer, the last of which ended in March 2011 when he signed for an amateur side in Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk is a town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies in the Forth Valley, almost midway between the two most populous cities of Scotland; north-west of Edinburgh and north-east of Glasgow....
. In between these two spells at Stair Park
Stair Park
Stair Park is a public park and football stadium in the town of Stranraer, Scotland. It is owned by Dumfries & Galloway Council and is situated next to the London Road and the railway line in the town. It is home to Stranraer F.C., Wigtownshire RFC and Stranraer and Rhins Agricultural Show...
, McGeough was not with a club due to a change in personal circumstances, but did play in a few trial matches with Glasgow Perthshire
Glasgow Perthshire F.C.
Glasgow Perthshire Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Possilpark, in the North of Glasgow. Nicknamed the Shire, they were formed in 1890 and play at Keppoch Park, not far from the Saracen Park home of Ashfield...
, and for his college side.
In the summer of 2011, his first senior club Morton surprisingly re-signed the now 21 year old midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
McGeough made his début as a second half substitute (for Peter MacDonald
Peter MacDonald (footballer)
Peter Ian Ronald MacDonald is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently playing with Scottish Football League First Division team Greenock Morton.-Career:...
) in the 8-0 Ramsden's Cup
Scottish League Challenge Cup
The Scottish Football League Challenge Cup, commonly known as the Scottish Challenge Cup, is a knockout football cup competition organised by the Scottish Football League. Entry is open to the 30 member clubs of the Scottish Football League and from 2011 the two highest ranked clubs of the Highland...
victory over his former side Stranraer.