Scott McGleish (born 10 February 1974) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Leverstock Green[2], in addition to serving as an assistant manager.[3] In a career spanning 31 years across four decades, McGleish has made over 900 league appearances. He is the only outfield player in English football to have ever passed 1,100 games in competitive matches.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scott McGleish[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1974[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Barnet, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leverstock Green | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1994 | Edgware Town | 36 | (32) |
| 1994–1995 | Charlton Athletic | 6 | (0) |
| 1994 | → Leyton Orient (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 1995–1996 | Peterborough United | 13 | (0) |
| 1996 | → Colchester United (loan) | 15 | (6) |
| 1996 | → Cambridge United (loan) | 10 | (7) |
| 1996–1997 | Leyton Orient | 34 | (7) |
| 1997–2001 | Barnet | 134 | (37) |
| 2001–2004 | Colchester United | 144 | (38) |
| 2004–2007 | Northampton Town | 111 | (42) |
| 2007–2009 | Wycombe Wanderers | 75 | (34) |
| 2008–2009 | → Northampton Town (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Leyton Orient (loan) | 16 | (5) |
| 2009–2011 | Leyton Orient | 81 | (24) |
| 2011–2012 | Bristol Rovers | 27 | (7) |
| 2012 | → Barnet (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2012 | Whitehawk | 6 | (3) |
| 2012 | Chesham United | 7 | (1) |
| 2013 | Enfield Town | 13 | (12) |
| 2013–2017 | Wealdstone | 112 | (44) |
| 2017 | Cheshunt | 1 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Chesham United | 15 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Edgware Town | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | Hendon | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Edgware Town | 16 | (9) |
| 2021– | Leverstock Green | 37 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021– | Leverstock Green (assistant manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:37, 26 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
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Charlton Athletic
editMcGleish was born in Barnet, Greater London.[1] Beginning his career at non-league Edgware Town in 1993, McGleish was soon scouted by league club Charlton Athletic. At age 20, McGleish was sent out on loan to Leyton Orient for the first of his four spells at the club. During this short-term loan, he made six appearances and scored his first senior goal in league football. He returned to Charlton but had only a few starts.[quantify] He left for Peterborough United but had only a few substitute appearances.[quantify] He was sent out on loans to Colchester United and Cambridge United.
1997–2007
editHe was subsequently sold to his previous club Leyton Orient, now holding a constant place in the team, and in his one-year spell back at Brisbane Road he scored seven goals.[5] After this single season he was sold to Barnet, where he stayed for four years and had a goals-to-game ratio of a goal every 3.6 games.[6] He then returned to Colchester United where he averaged a similar goal-scoring tally. He moved to Northampton Town in 2004 under a Bosman transfer and was their player of the year in his first season.[7] In 2006, he retained the player of the season accolade, Northampton's first player for 31 years to do so.[7] The same season he scored 24 goals, as Northampton won promotion. He signed a new two-year contract in June 2006.[7]
Wycombe Wanderers
editHe joined Wycombe Wanderers on 25 January 2007 for an undisclosed fee from Northampton Town, signing a two-year contract.[8]
McGleish was loaned out to his former club Northampton Town on 28 October 2008, for a month's loan lasting until 25 November, wearing shirt number 27. He scored his first goal in his second spell in a first round FA Cup tie at Elland Road against Leeds United on 7 November.[9] His loan move was extended to January 2009, and he went on to score his first and only league goal of his loan period against Scunthorpe United.[10] McGleish's second spell at Northampton was not as much of a success, as he scored only twice in 11 appearances. Manager Stuart Gray decided not to sign the striker in the January transfer window and he returned to Wycombe.
East London again
editHe rejoined former club Leyton Orient on loan for the third time until the end of the 2008–09 season. He scored the first two goals of his loan spell in the 3–2 defeat at home to Peterborough United, before returning to Wycombe and subsequently being released on 6 May 2009. He then signed a one-year contract with Leyton Orient on 26 May 2009. He scored 12 goals in 41 league appearances prior to the last game of the 2009–10 season away to Colchester United. His goals included a double against Carlisle United in a 2–2 draw, and the winner away from home against old club Wycombe in October. He scored a crucial diving header to give Orient a 1–0 win against Charlton Athletic, and another double in a 2–1 win over Tranmere Rovers. On 1 May he scored a 94th-minute goal to seal Orient's League One status with a 2–0 win over Wycombe with a game to spare. The goal also relegated his old club as they needed a win to maintain their own League One status.
On 7 December 2010, McGleish scored an extra-time hat-trick in the FA Cup second round against Droylsden. His teammate Jonathan Téhoué also scored a hat-trick, ultimately guiding Orient to an 8–2 victory and a place in the Third Round.[11]
On 10 May 2011 McGleish was released by Leyton Orient after his fourth stint with the club, despite being the club's top scorer of the 2010–11 season with 17 league goals.[12] Fans pointed out that he had matured with age and news of his swift departure at the end of the season was met with surprise; not least as the club stated that it was looking to increase front line options.[citation needed] McGleish revealed that he had not been offered a new contract, and added that he was "gutted and a little bit shocked", although he had suspected that he would be released.[13]
Bristol Rovers
editOn 29 June 2011 he signed a contract with recently relegated Bristol Rovers. McGleish stated that his desire to work with manager Paul Buckle was the main reason he signed for Rovers.
On 6 August 2011, the opening day of the 2011–12 season, McGleish scored Rovers' first goal and set up another on his debut for the club in their 3–2 win at AFC Wimbledon.[14]
McGleish re-joined Barnet on a short-term loan deal on 1 March 2012.[15]
On 17 May 2012, McGleish was released by the Rovers.
In November 2012, McGleish joined Chesham United on a free transfer from Whitehawk.[16]
Enfield Town
editMcGleish was released from Whitehawk on 1 January 2013, and promptly joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Enfield Town.[17] He made his debut for the club in a 3–2 defeat against Bury Town, in which he scored. He scored nine more goals in his next eight games, including braces against Carshalton Athletic and Metropolitan Police, and a hat-trick against Cray Wanderers.
Wealdstone
editIn March 2013 McGleish accepted an offer to join rivals Wealdstone to help bolster their push for promotion to the Conference South.[18] He made his debut in a 4–2 win over Margate, scoring the fourth in what was an impressive display for the Stones. He played in the Isthmian League Premier Division play-off semi-final against Concord Rangers, hitting the crossbar late on while Wealdstone were 1–0 up. They went on to lose the game 2–1 in extra time. McGleish signed on for the 2013–14 season at Wealdstone and was a pivotal part of the team which won the Isthmian League Premier Division title and thus achieve promotion to the Conference South. He finished the season the club's top scorer with 23 goals.
Cheshunt
editIn 2017, McGleish joined Cheshunt. He made his debut in a 3–1 home defeat to Dorking Wanderers in the FA Cup at the age of 43, making him the oldest player in Cheshunt's history.
Return to Chesham United
editHaving made only one appearance for Cheshunt, McGleish rejoined Chesham United in September 2017; he made his second début in a 2–0 win over Dunstable Town on 12 September, scoring the second goal.[19] In October 2018, McGleish departed the club alongside fellow coaches Mark Swales and Dave Sandiford.[20] He returned to Hendon as a player-coach in December 2018, a club he played for as a youth in the early 90s.[21]
Leverstock Green
editIn June 2021, McGleish joined Leverstock Green as player/assistant manager, joining new manager Fergus Moore.[3] He has made over 50 appearances for The Greens.
Managerial career
editIn June 2021, McGleish joined Leverstock Green as player/assistant manager, joining new manager Fergus Moore.[3]
Career statistics
editOutside of football
editUntil 2013, he served on the management committee of the Professional Footballers' Association.[27]
In 2011, while at Leyton Orient, he made a high-profile appearance in a television advert for the Nintendo DS in the UK.[28]
In 2023, he spoke about his career on the 'Undr [sic] the Cosh' podcast, hosted by ex-footballers Jon Parkin and Chris Brown and comedy writer Chris J. Brown.[29]
Honours
editNorthampton Town[30]
- Football League Two runner-up: 2005–06
Wealdstone
- Isthmian League: 2013–14
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 267. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
- ^ a b "Scott Mcgleish Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "New manager announcement". Leverstock Green FC. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Scott McGleish at 44 and 1,000 games: 'I can't see myself giving up soon'". the Guardian. 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Scott McGleish | Football Stats | No Club | Age 49 | 1993-2018 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Scott McGleish". 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Scott McGleish". www.ntfc.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "Wycombe Wanderers – News – Latest News – Latest News – McGLEISH NEXT IN". world.wycombewanderers.co.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Leeds 1–1 Northampton". BBC. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "Scunthorpe 4–4 Northampton". BBC. 13 December 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "Leyton Orient 8 Droylsden 2 (aet)". BBC. 7 December 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
- ^ "Striker Scott McGleish leads Leyton Orient departures". BBC Sport. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "GMF Exclusive with a released goalscoring machine". www.givemefootball.com. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 2–3 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "Great Scott McGleish rejoins the Bees". Barnet F.C. 1 March 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ^ "November Transfers (part one)". Pitchero. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
- ^ "McGleish leaves Chesham". Bucks Free Press. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ "McGleish leaves Town for Stones". Pitchero Non League. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ marketing, Phase Four. "Chesham United Football Club Official Website – Chesham United FC". www.cheshamunited.co.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Scott McGleish, Mark Swales & Dave Sandiford depart the Meadow". 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Scott McGleish returns to the club". Hendon FC. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Dannie Bulman – Football Stats – Crawley Town – Age 39 – Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "England – S. McGleish – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Scott Mcgleish Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
- ^ "First Team 2012–13". 5 May 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "First Team 2013–14". 4 May 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "PFA thanks departing Management Committee members". Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Orient star McGleish: My son supports Arsenal… and so do I". Daily Mirror. 18 February 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ 🚨New Private Member Episode🚨 Scott McGleish | Hotel Rodeo ⬇️OUT NOW⬇️, retrieved 29 January 2024
- ^ "Tier Four (League Two) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
External links
edit- Scott McGleish at Soccerbase
- Scott McGleish at Soccerway
