Neil McGregor
Encyclopedia
Neil McGregor is a Scottish
football
defender
who currently plays for Dundee FC.
, but failed to make the grade with them and was released. He subsequently signed for Clyde
in the summer of 2005, and scored on his début for them in the Scottish Challenge Cup against Brechin City
. McGregor flourished after joining Clyde, and was awarded the Man of the Match
award during Clyde's 5-2 extra time defeat to Rangers
in the Scottish League Cup
.
McGregor was appointed captain in January 2007
, following the departure of incumbent captain Paul McHale
. However, he was then sidelined by injury for the rest of the season, allowing Michael McGowan
to take over the captaincy. At the start of the following season McGowan was officially appointed as team captain with McGregor being given the role of club captain, which he held until July 2008.
McGregor was selected in the SPFA First Division Team of 2006-07
. In August 2007, Carlisle United
were reported to have tabled an offer of £100,000 for the player. However, this offer fell through when Carlisle sacked their manager.
McGregor was released by Clyde in June 2009 along with the rest of the out of contract players, due to the club's financial position. He went on to sign for Dunfermline Athletic
.
On July 21, 2011 it was announced after impressing while on trial that McGregor had signed a one year deal for Dundee FC.
His younger brother Calum is also a footballer, and was previously on the books of Clyde.
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
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who currently plays for Dundee FC.
Career
McGregor began his career with KilmarnockKilmarnock 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...
, but failed to make the grade with them and was released. He subsequently signed for Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
in the summer of 2005, and scored on his début for them in the Scottish Challenge Cup against Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
. McGregor flourished after joining Clyde, and was awarded the Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
award during Clyde's 5-2 extra time defeat to 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...
in the Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
.
McGregor was appointed captain in January 2007
Clyde F.C. season 2006-07
In season 2006-07, Clyde competed in their seventh consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Joe Miller was appointed as new manager, after Graham Roberts was dismissed for gross misconduct on a tour of Canada....
, following the departure of incumbent captain Paul McHale
Paul McHale (footballer)
Paul McHale is a Scottish footballer, who plays for Stenhousemuir.-Career:McHale started his career with Rangers, but failed to play a senior game for them. He was loaned out to St. Mirren in 2003, and spent the 2003/04 season at Cowdenbeath.He became Graham Roberts' first signing for Clyde in the...
. However, he was then sidelined by injury for the rest of the season, allowing Michael McGowan
Michael McGowan (footballer)
Michael Valentine "Mikey" McGowan is a Scottish-born Northern Irish football defender who currently plays for Ayr United-Career:...
to take over the captaincy. At the start of the following season McGowan was officially appointed as team captain with McGregor being given the role of club captain, which he held until July 2008.
McGregor was selected in the SPFA First Division Team of 2006-07
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
. In August 2007, Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
were reported to have tabled an offer of £100,000 for the player. However, this offer fell through when Carlisle sacked their manager.
McGregor was released by Clyde in June 2009 along with the rest of the out of contract players, due to the club's financial position. He went on to sign for Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
.
On July 21, 2011 it was announced after impressing while on trial that McGregor had signed a one year deal for Dundee FC.
His younger brother Calum is also a footballer, and was previously on the books of Clyde.
Statistics
Correct as of 30 July 2009| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 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... |
2003-04 2003-04 in Scottish football The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05 2004-05 in Scottish football The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Clyde Clyde F.C. Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South... |
2005-06 2005-06 in Scottish football The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill... |
22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| 2006-07 2006-07 in Scottish football The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and... |
22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2007-08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2008-09 2008-09 in Scottish football The 2008–09 season was the 112th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first season in the top-flight since the 1988–89 season, after being promoted as First Division champions the... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 84 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 105 | 8 | |
| Career Totals | 84 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 105 | 8 | |
See also
- Clyde F.C. season 2005-06Clyde F.C. season 2005-06In season 2005-06, Clyde competed in their sixth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Graham Roberts was appointed as new manager, after Billy Reid left to join Hamilton Academical. Roberts appointed ex-Celtic player Joe Miller as his assistant....
| 2006-07Clyde F.C. season 2006-07In season 2006-07, Clyde competed in their seventh consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Joe Miller was appointed as new manager, after Graham Roberts was dismissed for gross misconduct on a tour of Canada....
| 2007-08Clyde F.C. season 2007-08Season 2007-08 saw Clyde compete in their eighth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry was appointed manager in June 2007, replacing Joe Miller. Hendry resigned in January 2008, and was replaced by John Brown. The clun finished 9th in the division...
| 2008-09Clyde F.C. season 2008-09Season 2008-09 saw Clyde compete in their ninth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. They finished bottom of the league, and were relegated to the Scottish Second Division.-In:-Out:-In:-Out:-Notable events:... - Dunfermline Athletic F.C. season 2009–10