David McGurn
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Edward McGurn[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 14 September 1980||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper[1] | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Kelty Hearts (Goalkeeper Coach) | ||
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) |
2019–2021 | Raith Rovers | 11 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Cowdenbeath | 0 | (0) |
2021 | → Falkirk (loan) | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 November 2021 (UTC) |
David Edward McGurn (born 14 September 1980) is a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper he is currently the goalkeeper coach at Kelty Hearts. McGurn previously played for Greenock Morton, Raith Rovers, Stranraer Cowdenbeath and Falkirk.
Career
McGurn was born in Glasgow.[1] He 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 John McCormack.[2] 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.[citation needed]
He was the regular first-choice goalkeeper for Greenock Morton initially when Jim McInally replaced John McCormack as manager, when he also worked as the club's goalkeeping coach until David Wylie returned to the club. When Jim McInally took charge Craig Coyle was out injured and from there McGurn retained his place in the side until Jim McInally signed Paul Mathers.[citation needed]
He was released by Greenock Morton in May 2008 and signed for Scottish Second Division club Raith Rovers a few days later.[3] On 29 April 2015, McGurn sign a new contract to stay at Raith Rovers for the next two years at least.[4]
On 28 August 2015, McGurn agreed a season-long loan with Stranraer.[5]
On 21 June 2016, McGurn signed for Cowdenbeath.[6]
On 4 June 2019, McGurn signed for Raith Rovers, as a player-coach, on a part-time basis.[7]
Outside of football
McGurn works as a lecturer at Cardonald College in sports coaching and fitness.[2] He is also a Culture & Sport Glasgow activity coach, Glasgow football section coach and a qualified SFA goalkeeping coach.[8] He is married to wife Alana, with whom he has a daughter.[2]
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[9] | Scottish Second Division | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
2005–06[10] | Scottish Second Division | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
2006–07[11] | Scottish Second Division | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
2007–08[12] | Scottish First Division | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
Total | 82 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
Raith Rovers | 2008–09[13] | Scottish Second Division | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 33 | 0 |
2009–10[14] | Scottish First Division | 35 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
2010–11[15] | Scottish First Division | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
2011–12[16] | Scottish First Division | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
2012–13[17] | Scottish First Division | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
2013–14[18] | Scottish Championship | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
2014–15[19] | Scottish Championship | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
Total | 180 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 210 | 0 | ||
Stranraer (loan) | 2015–16[20] | Scottish League One | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Cowdenbeath | 2016–17[21] | Scottish League Two | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 27 | 0 |
2017–18[22] | Scottish League Two | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Total | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||
Career total | 300 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 358 | 0 |
Honours
Greenock Morton
Raith Rovers
- Scottish Second Division: 2008–09[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d e "D. McGurn: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "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 F.C. 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". Raith Rovers F.C. 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