Chris McStay

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Chris McStay
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Wollongong Wolves
Number 88
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013 Sydney University 17 (0)
2014–2017 Sutherland Sharks 42 (1)
2018–2020 Clyde FC 73 (7)
2021 Sutherland Sharks 17 (1)
2022 Rockdale Ilinden FC 22 (1)
2023– Wollongong Wolves 29 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2023

Chris McStay (born 22 May 1996) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wollongong Wolves in the National Premier Leagues NSW. [1]

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Early life

Growing up, McStay's mother took him to football training and made sure he got to his matches, which is why he cites her as the largest influence on his career. [2]

Career

Clyde FC

After moving to Australia in his teens and playing for Sydney University, McStay travelled back to Scotland and signed for Clyde F.C. in the Scottish League 2. [3] He made his debut for Clyde against Berwick Rangers. [4] [5] During his time with Clyde, he helped Clyde get promoted into the Scottish League One and was regarded as one of their most important players. [6] He also received attention during his time with Clyde for scoring an overhead kick during a comeback cup win against Queen of the South. [7] In addition, he was named League Two Player of the Month during his time at the club.[ citation needed ]

Return to Australia

After returning from Scotland, McStay had stints with his former club Sutherland and their cross-town rivals Rockdale. [8] After that, he signed for Illawarra club Wollongong Wolves for the 2023 NSW NPL season. [9]

Style of play

McStay is known for his technical ability. [10]

Personal life

McStay is the son of Celtic FC legend Paul McStay who made over 650 league appearances for the club between 1981 and 1997. Chris McStay also has two great uncles Jimmy and Willie who Captained Celtic, and two Uncles who also represented Celtic, Willie, and Ray. [11] His family resides in Australia. [12]

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References

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  2. "Sons of Celtic legends Paul McStay and Peter Grant go for glory with Clyde". glasgowworld.com.
  3. "New Signing: Chris McStay" (Press release). Clyde Football Club. 10 February 2018.
  4. "Chris Aims for Game Time at Clyde". Clyde Football Club (Press release). 19 February 2018.
  5. McDougall, Mark (10 February 2018). "Son of Celtic legend Paul McStay makes Clyde debut after signing deal until end of the season". Daily Record. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  6. "CLYDE MIDFIELDER CHRIS MCSTAY DREAMS OF CELTIC MOVE". hitc.com.
  7. "Clyde goal hero Chris McStay downplays his wonder strike". glasgowworld.com.
  8. "Celtic legend's son on way to the Wollongong Wolves". illawarramercury.com.au.
  9. "WOLVES SIGN SCOTTISH MIDFIELDER". Wollongong Wolves. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  10. "Clyde midfielder Chris McStay says of Celtic legend father Paul: My dad was one in a million, I feel no pressure". glasgowtimes.co.uk.
  11. Haggerty, Anthony (22 February 2018). "Sons of Celtic legends Paul McStay and Peter Grant on handling the pressure and building their own careers at Clyde". Daily Record.
  12. Hare, Duncan (7 April 2018). "McStay keen to follow dad at Celtic". The Herald. Glasgow. p. 7. ProQuest   2022489520.