Marc Twaddle
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Marc Ian Twaddle is a Scottish
professional footballer currently playing for League One side Rochdale
.
, was previously a youth player at Rangers
but failed to make any first team appearances and joined Falkirk in August 2003. The highlight of his Falkirk career was scoring the winner against Rangers – Falkirk's first league win against Rangers in over three decades.
He left Falkirk
in the summer of 2007 in search of first team football and joined Partick Thistle. He was much appreciated by the Thistle support due to his exceptionally high work rate, good pace and cultured left foot. He usually plays as a left back, although he has been deployed either as a wing back in a five man defence or as a left midfielder. He rejoined Falkirk in July 2009 under former youth team coach Eddie May (Scottish footballer)
. Twaddle, nicknamed "The Twadfather', wore the number 4 shirt for Falkirk.
He is, like James McFadden
and Gerry Britton
a former pupil of Turnbull High School
. Also in his year at school was Vincent Black Lightning, former drummer of the noted Glasgow band San Sebastian. Black Lightning, a well known Thistle supporter and fan of Twaddle's, will often refer to occasions when he played Twaddle at football in interviews.
On 4 July 2011 Twaddle signed for Rochdale
on a two year contract.
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...
professional footballer currently playing for League One side Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
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Career
Twaddle, a defenderDefender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, was previously a youth player at Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
but failed to make any first team appearances and joined Falkirk in August 2003. The highlight of his Falkirk career was scoring the winner against Rangers – Falkirk's first league win against Rangers in over three decades.
He left Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
in the summer of 2007 in search of first team football and joined Partick Thistle. He was much appreciated by the Thistle support due to his exceptionally high work rate, good pace and cultured left foot. He usually plays as a left back, although he has been deployed either as a wing back in a five man defence or as a left midfielder. He rejoined Falkirk in July 2009 under former youth team coach Eddie May (Scottish footballer)
Eddie May (Scottish footballer)
Eddie May is a Scottish association football former player and manager.-Playing career:He played as a midfielder and full back for several clubs, including Hibernian, Falkirk and Motherwell during the 1980s and 1990s.-Coaching career:...
. Twaddle, nicknamed "The Twadfather', wore the number 4 shirt for Falkirk.
He is, like James McFadden
James McFadden
James McFadden is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Everton.McFadden started his career with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell. He came to prominence in the 2002–03 season by scoring 19 goals and winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award....
and Gerry Britton
Gerry Britton
Gerard Joseph "Gerry" Britton is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker. His most recent role in football was as assistant manager to Ian McCall at Partick Thistle.-Career:...
a former pupil of Turnbull High School
Turnbull High School
Turnbull High School is a co-educational comprehensive Secondary School located in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in August 1976 and named after William Turnbull, Bishop of Glasgow from 1448 to 1454, and founder of the University of Glasgow in 1451...
. Also in his year at school was Vincent Black Lightning, former drummer of the noted Glasgow band San Sebastian. Black Lightning, a well known Thistle supporter and fan of Twaddle's, will often refer to occasions when he played Twaddle at football in interviews.
On 4 July 2011 Twaddle signed for Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
on a two year contract.