John McGrath (Irish footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Matthew McGrath[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 27 March 1980||
Place of birth | Limerick, Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Mickleover (player-manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
1996–1999 | Belvedere | ||
1999–2001 |
Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | Aston Villa | 2 | (0) |
2002–2003 | → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | 22 | (2) |
2003–2005 | Doncaster Rovers | 11 | (0) |
2004 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 8 | (0) |
2005 | Kidderminster Harriers | 19 | (0) |
2005 | Limerick | (1) | |
2006 | Weymouth | 13 | (3) |
2006–2007 | Tamworth | 42 | (3) |
2007–2013 | Burton Albion | 215 | (14) |
2013 | → York City (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Alfreton Town | 23 | (1) |
2015– | Mickleover | ||
Total | 364 | (24) | |
International career | |||
2000 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 5 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2016– | Mickleover | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:16, 5 October 2016 (UTC) |
John Matthew McGrath (born 27 March 1980) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder and is player-manager of Northern Premier League side Mickleover.
Club career
Born in
McGrath was then signed by
After trials with
McGrath was only at Weymouth for a short period before joining
McGrath signed for League Two rivals York City on an initial one-month loan on 12 February 2013,[22] making his debut later that day in a 0–0 draw at home to Gillingham.[23] Having made five appearances for York,[23] the loan was extended until the end of the 2012–13 season on 7 March 2013.[24] He was sent back to Burton on 4 April 2013 having been deemed surplus to requirements by new manager Nigel Worthington.[25] He had made 9 appearances for York.[23] He played for Burton in both legs of their 5–4 aggregate play-off semi-final defeat to Bradford City, and finished the season with 11 appearances for the club, before being released on 6 May 2013.[23][26]
After spending much of pre-season on trial with Alfreton Town, McGrath signed a one-year contract with the Conference Premier club on 3 August 2013.[27] His season was ended by a knee injury sustained during a 3–2 win away to Wrexham on 26 December 2013.[28] He had made 26 appearances and scored one goal for Alfreton in the 2013–14 season.[29]
In 2015 McGrath joined Northern Premier League side Mickleover Sports, on 28 April 2016 he was named the new player-manager[30]
International career
McGrath made his debut for the
Personal life
His son Jay McGrath is also a professional footballer.[34]
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 December 2013.
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup
|
Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Aston Villa | 1999–2000[35] | FA Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2000–01[36][37] | FA Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | 2002–03[38] | Football Conference
|
22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | 5[a] | 0 | 31 | 2 | |
Doncaster Rovers | 2003–04[5] | Third Division | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2004–05[9] | League Two
|
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Kidderminster Harriers | 2004–05[9] | League Two | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Weymouth | 2005–06[14] | Conference South
|
13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | |
Tamworth | 2006–07[39][40] | Conference National
|
42 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 48 | 5 | |
Burton Albion | 2007–08[17] | Conference Premier
|
46 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 10[d] | 3 | 60 | 9 | |
2008–09[20] | Conference Premier | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 48 | 6 | ||
2009–10[41] | League Two | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 48 | 2 | |
2010–11[42] | League Two | 41 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 3 | |
2011–12[43] | League Two | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
2012–13[23] | League Two | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[e] | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
Total | 215 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 247 | 20 | ||
York City (loan) | 2012–13[23] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Alfreton Town | 2013–14[29] | Conference Premier | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
Career total | 365 | 23 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 418 | 31 |
- ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Football Conference play-offs
- ^ Football League Trophy
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ Six appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in Conference League Cup, two appearances in Conference Premier play-offs
- ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
Honours
Doncaster Rovers
Weymouth
- Conference South: 2005–06
Burton Albion
- Conference Premier: 2008–09
Individual
- Burton Albion Player of the Year: 2007–08
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
- ^ a b c McDermott, Gerry (20 January 2001). "McGrath's left foot a big Villa hit". Irish Independent. Dublin. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Daggers make loan swoop". BBC Sport. 30 November 2002. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Doncaster snap up McGrath". BBC Sport. 7 July 2003. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Games played by John McGrath in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "McGrath stays with Shrews". BBC Sport. 28 September 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "McGrath finalises Harriers switch". BBC Sport. 13 January 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "John McGrath". Harriers Online. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b c "Games played by John McGrath in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "John McGrath – midfield". St@tto's Kidderminster Harriers Site. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Limerick sign McGrath until end of season". RTÉ Sport. 24 August 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "FAI: Limerick FC results".
- ^ "McGrath signs on at Weymouth". RTÉ Sport. 7 January 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Player Details: Season 2005–2006". SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Winger McGrath to join Tamworth". BBC Sport. 13 July 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Burton sign up duo from Tamworth". BBC Sport. 11 May 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-869833-59-6.
- ^ a b "McGrath pens new Brewers contract". BBC Sport. 22 May 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "York City fail in bid for McGrath". BBC Sport. 27 May 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b "John McGrath season details 2008/2009". Grimsby Town Mad. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Seven agree to stay with Burton". BBC Sport. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "York City: Burton's McGrath and Aldershot's Rankine join on loan". BBC Sport. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Games played by John McGrath in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "York City sign goalkeeping cover". The Press. York. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ Flett, Dave (4 April 2013). "York City boss Nigel Worthington sends back loan trio". The Press. York. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ Crawford, Colston (6 May 2013). "End of an era as Webster is released by Brewers". Derby Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "John McGrath joins Alfreton Town". Alfreton Town F.C. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ "Alfreton Town's former Burton Albion midfielder John McGrath ruled out for the season ahead of live TV clash with Tamworth". Derby Telegraph. 26 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ a b "J. McGrath". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ "Ex Burton Albion man named Mickleover Sports boss". Derby Telegraph. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "John McGrath". 11v11. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland v Greece, 25 April 2000". 11v11. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, 01 September 2000". 11v11. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ Calvert, Ronan (26 May 2021). "Newcastle West Town celebrate player's Ireland U19 call-up".
- ^ "1999/00". Soccerbase. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Games played by John McGrath in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "John McGrath Profile, News & Stats | Premier League".
- ^ "John McGrath season details 2002/2003". Grimsby Town Mad. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ISBN 978-1-869833-57-2.
- ^ "John McGrath season details 2006/2007". Grimsby Town Mad. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Games played by John McGrath in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Games played by John McGrath in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Games played by John McGrath in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
External links
- John McGrath profile at Alfreton Town F.C.
- John McGrath at Soccerbase