William McLachlan (footballer)

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William McLachlan
Personal information
Full name William McLachlan
Date of birth (1989-03-19) 19 March 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Rutherglen, Scotland
Position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Irvine Meadow
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2007–2009 Rangers 0 (0)
2008–2009 → Airdrie United (loan) 18 (0)
2009–2010 Clyde 35 (2)
2010–2011 Lanark United
2011–2013 Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
2013 Bulleen Lions
2013–2014 Melbourne Knights FC
2014– Irvine Meadow
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:30, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

William McLachlan (born 19 March 1989) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Irvine Meadow in the Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region. He has previously played in the Scottish Football League First Division for Airdrie United and for Australian club Melbourne Knights in the Victorian Premier League.

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Career

McLachlan began his career with Rangers and appeared for the Scotland U-16 team in a Victory Shield match against Northern Ireland in October 2004. [1] In December 2008, he joined Airdrie United on loan. He made his debut against St Johnstone on 20 December. [2] McLachlan made 24 appearances in total, including four in the Scottish First Division Play-offs. He was released by Rangers at the end of the season. [3]

McLachlan appeared as a trialist for Clyde in their opening two league games against Peterhead and Stirling Albion in August 2009. He also appeared against Dumbarton a week later, scoring a long range free-kick in a 3–3 draw. He signed a one-year contract with Clyde in September 2009. [4]

On Clyde's relegation to Division Three in 2010, McLachlan rejected terms with the club and was freed. [5] He joined Junior side Lanark United and moved on to Kirkintilloch Rob Roy in 2011.

McLachlan moved to play football in Australia in March 2013, initially with Bulleen Lions before joining Melbourne Knights in July the same year. [6] [7]

On his return to Scotland, McLachlan signed for Junior side Irvine Meadow. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Profiles- William McLachlan". Scottish Football Association . Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Airdrie United 1–1 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 20 December 2008.
  3. ↑ "Black lets players go in preparation for next season". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 27 May 2009.
  4. ↑ "Fans fund McLachlan deal". clydefc.co.uk. 4 September 2009.
  5. ↑ "Clyde chief blasts 'lazy' players". BBC Sport. 1 June 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  6. ↑ "Wintry conditions continue to freeze Rabs out of competitive action". Kirkintilloch Herald. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Lions duo join the Knights". Melbourne Knights FC. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Meadow new boys have high hopes". Irvine Times . 10 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
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