David McGurn
David McGurn (born 14 September 1980 in Glasgow) is a Scottish footballer who plays for League One side Raith Rovers. McGurn previously played for Greenock Morton until 2008, Raith Rovers from 2008 to 2016 and Cowdenbeath from 2016 to 2019 as well as having a loan spell with Stranraer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Edward McGurn | ||
Date of birth | 14 September 1980 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Raith Rovers (player/coach) | ||
Number | 20 | ||
Youth career | |||
Queen's Park | |||
Hillwood Boys Club | |||
2001–2002 | Greenock Morton | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2008 | Greenock Morton | 82 | (0) |
2008–2016 | Raith Rovers | 180 | (0) |
2015–2016 | → Stranraer (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2016–2019 | Cowdenbeath | 76 | (0) |
2019– | Raith Rovers | 11 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:02, 28 May 2020 (UTC) |
Career
David McGurn began his senior Greenock Morton career in 2003 when he was signed by John McCormack from Hillwood Boys Club. McGurn had previously played in the youth teams at Queen's Park, under McCormack.[1] In his first season McGurn was second in line behind first choice goalkeeper Craig Coyle. He spent all of the 2003–04 season on the substitutes bench.
He was the regular first choice goalkeeper for Morton initially when Jim McInally replaced McCormack as manager, when he also worked as the club's goalkeeping coach until David Wylie returned to the club. When McInally took charge Coyle was out injured and from there McGurn retained his place in the side until McInally signed Paul Mathers.
He was released by Greenock Morton in May 2008 and signed for Second Division side Raith Rovers a few days later.[2]
On 29 April 2015, McGurn sign a new contract to stay at Raith Rovers for the next two years at least. [3]
On 28 August 2015 it was announced that McGurn had agreed a season-long loan with Stranraer.[4]
On 21 June 2016 it was announced that McGurn had signed for Cowdenbeath.[5]
0n 4 June 2019 it was announced that McGurn had signed for Raith Rovers, as a player coach, on a part-time basis.[6]
Outside of football
McGurn works as a lecturer at Cardonald College in Sports Coaching and Fitness.[1] He is also a Culture & Sport Glasgow activity coach, Glasgow football section coach and a qualified SFA goalkeeping coach.[7]
McGurn is married to wife Alana, with whom he has a daughter Amy.[1]
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 October 2017
Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Greenock Morton | 2004–05[8] | Second Division | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
2005–06[9] | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
2006–07[10] | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
2007–08[11] | First Division | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
Greenock Morton total | 82 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
Raith Rovers | 2008–09[12] | Second Division | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 33 | 0 |
2009–10[13] | First Division | 35 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
2010–11[14] | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
2011–12[15] | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
2012–13[16] | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
2013–14[17] | Championship | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
2014–15[18] | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
Raith Rovers total | 180 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 210 | 0 | ||
Stranraer (loan) | 2015–16[19] | League One | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Cowdenbeath | 2016–17[20] | League Two | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 27 | 0 |
2017–18[21] | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
Cowdenbeath total | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||
Career total | 300 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 358 | 0 |
- Four appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the First Division play-offs
- Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
References
- "All in a day's work for McGurn". Scottish Football League. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- "Five players arrive in Kirkcaldy". BBC Sport. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2008.
- "McGurn Signs Contract Extension | Raith Rovers FC". Raithrovers.net. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- "McGurn Loan Deal Goes Through". Raith Rovers F.C. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- "Goalkeeping Legend Moves to Central Park: Testimonial Announced". Raith Rovers F.C. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- "McGurn Signs Contract to Return to Raith Rovers". Raithrovers.net. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- "David McGurn - Lecturer and Goal Keeper". Cardonald College. 18 February 2012. Archived from the original on 24 December 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- "Games played by David McGurn in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
External links
- David McGurn at Soccerbase