Marc McCusker

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Marc McCusker
Personal information
Full name Marc James McCusker
Date of birth (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Rutherglen, Scotland
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2005–2008 Heart of Midlothian 0 (0)
2007 → Stranraer (loan) 7 (0)
2008 → Clyde (loan) 3 (0)
2008–2009 Clyde 1 (0)
2008–2009 → Albion Rovers (loan) 3 (1)
2009–2010 Albion Rovers 21 (6)
2010–2011 Clyde 21 (11)
2011–2012 Queen of the South 7 (0)
2012–2013 Dumbarton 9 (1)
2013 → Clyde (loan) 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2013

Marc James McCusker (born 29 July 1989) is a Scottish former professional footballer.

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Career

McCusker came through the Hearts youth system, and joined the groundstaff in 2005. [1] He joined Stranraer on a three-month loan deal in August 2007. He made eight appearances, getting seven assists, but failed to score a goal. [2]

McCusker then joined Scottish First Division side Clyde on 21 March 2008 on an emergency loan until the end of the season. [3] He made his debut the following day, coming on as a substitute against Queens in a four to one defeat, winning the penalty for Clyde's only goal of the game. After the initial loan spell, he joined Clyde on a permanent deal on 1 June 2008, following his release by mutual consent from Hearts. [4]

He joined Albion Rovers on a one-month loan deal in December 2008. [5] He made three appearances for Rovers, scoring two goals, including the winner in a two to one victory over Berwick Rangers. [6] McCusker's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles. [7] He subsequently joined Albion Rovers on a permanent contract, and made seventeen starts and a total of 28 appearances during the course of the season, scoring nine goals.

In May 2010, McCusker returned to Broadwood Stadium for the second time, to sign with Clyde, at that time a Third Division side. [8] He scored fifteen goals in 24 games over the season, and left the club in May 2011, after turning down a new contract.

McCusker signed with Dumfries club Queen of the South on 23 July 2011 for the 2011–12 season. [9] He was released at the end of that season following an injury sustained off the field.

Marc became Ian Murray's first signing at Dumbarton on Saturday, 22 December. He scored his first goal for the club against Airdrie in January

On Friday, 22 March 2013 he returned to Clyde on loan until the end of the season.

He made his return as a late substitute in a two to zero win against East Stirlingshire at Broadwood.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ground staff at Riccarton". Heart of Midlothian F.C. Archived from the original on 15 August 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2008.
  2. ↑ "McCusker given Stair Park chance". BBC Sport. 12 August 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  3. ↑ "Hearts youngster signs". Clyde F.C. Archived from the original on 24 March 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2008.
  4. ↑ Clyde swoop to sign three players BBC Sport – Retrieved 2 June 2008
  5. ↑ "Two Set for Loan Spell". Clyde F.C. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
  6. ↑ "Albion Rovers 2–1 Berwick Rangers". BBC Sport. 17 January 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  7. ↑ "Club Statement – Players Contracts". Clyde F.C. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
  8. ↑ "McCusker and Girvan sign". Clyde F.C. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  9. ↑ "Queen of the South FC – Official Website". qosfc.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012.
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