Francis McDonald (footballer)

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Francis McDonald
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-12-26) 26 December 1975 (age 47)
Place of birth Saint Lucia
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Northern United All Stars
NYAH
Managerial career
2018 Northern United All Stars
2018–2019 Saint Lucia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Francis McDonald (born 26 December 1975) is a former Saint Lucian footballer and current manager.

Contents

Club career

During McDonald's playing career, he played for Saint Lucian clubs Northern United All Stars and NYAH. [1] [2]

Managerial career

In 2018, McDonald managed former club Northern United All Stars. [3] In October 2018, McDonald was appointed manager of Saint Lucia, [4] before being replaced by Jamaal Shabazz on 5 May 2019. [5]

Managerial Statistics

As of Match played 22 March 2019
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GWDLWin %
Saint Lucia October 2018May 2019

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References

  1. "Francis McDonald". SoccerStats. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. "Saint Lucia 2007/08". RSSSF . 20 February 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  3. "Francis McDonald - Player Info". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  4. Francis McDonald at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  5. "A Trini is Saint Lucia's new football coach". St. Lucia News. Retrieved 5 May 2019.