Ruari MacLennan
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Ruari MacLennan is a Scottish
football
midfielder
currently without a club following his release from Clyde
. MacLennan is a product of Clyde's youth system.
in the summer of 2006, and made his début on the opening day of that season
, coming on as a substitute in a 0-0 draw against St Johnstone
. He was given a three year professional contract in June 2007.
MacLennan hit another milestone against St Johnstone the following season
, when he scored his first senior goal in a 1-0 victory in August 2007. He notched his second goal for Clyde in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in a defeat at home
to Dunfermline Athletic
. His other notable goals include the late equalizer against Greenock Morton
in the 2-1 away victory in which Clyde scored two injury time goals to seal a very important league victory at Cappielow
, and a double in a 3-2 victory over Livingston
in April 2008. MacLennan was shown his first senior red card in a Scottish First Division defeat away to Livingston
, where he was judged to have committed a professional foul.
He is the older brother of footballer Roddy MacLennan
, who also plays for Clyde. In a Scottish Cup
tie against Montrose
in November 2007, the MacLennans became the first brothers to play for Clyde for 17 years. MacLennan's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. It is rumoured within the public domain that Maclennan has began working on an album and has aims on pursuing a solo career as a music artist.
On the 24th November 2010, MacLennan was given the go ahead to resume playing football after hip surgery and currently plays junior football for Linlithgow Rose.
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...
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...
currently without a club following his release from 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...
. MacLennan is a product of Clyde's youth system.
Career
MacLennan signed a YTS contract with ClydeClyde 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 2006, and made his début on the opening day of that season
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....
, coming on as a substitute in a 0-0 draw against St Johnstone
St Johnstone F.C.
St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park....
. He was given a three year professional contract in June 2007.
MacLennan hit another milestone against St Johnstone the following season
Clyde F.C. season 2007-08
Season 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...
, when he scored his first senior goal in a 1-0 victory in August 2007. He notched his second goal for Clyde in the Scottish Challenge Cup, in a defeat at home
Broadwood Stadium
Broadwood Stadium, also referred to as simply Broadwood, is a football stadium and multi-use community sports complex situated in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium was opened in 1994 and since then has been the home venue of Scottish Third Division side, Clyde F.C....
to 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....
. His other notable goals include the late equalizer against 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 the 2-1 away victory in which Clyde scored two injury time goals to seal a very important league victory at Cappielow
Cappielow
Cappielow is a district of Greenock in Inverclyde, west central Scotland. It is home to Scottish First Division side Greenock Morton F.C. The name Cappielow, taken alone, usually refers to the Cappielow Park stadium, but it can also refer to a small area of housing or the adjoining industrial...
, and a double in a 3-2 victory over Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
in April 2008. MacLennan was shown his first senior red card in a Scottish First Division defeat away to Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
, where he was judged to have committed a professional foul.
He is the older brother of footballer Roddy MacLennan
Roddy MacLennan
Roddy MacLennan is a Scottish footballer currently playing for Linlithgow Rose. He is a product of Clyde's youth system.-Career:MacLennan signed a YTS contract with Clyde in July 2007....
, who also plays for Clyde. In a Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
tie against Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
in November 2007, the MacLennans became the first brothers to play for Clyde for 17 years. MacLennan's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. It is rumoured within the public domain that Maclennan has began working on an album and has aims on pursuing a solo career as a music artist.
On the 24th November 2010, MacLennan was given the go ahead to resume playing football after hip surgery and currently plays junior football for Linlithgow Rose.
Statistics
Correct as of 16 January 2009| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 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... |
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... |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 5 | |
| 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... |
16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| Total | 58 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 73 | 7 | |
| Career Totals | 58 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 73 | 7 | |
See also
- Clyde F.C. season 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:...