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Fullname: Michael Ryan McGlinchey
aka: Michael McGlinchey
Born: 7 Jan 1987
Birthplace: Wellington New Zealand
Signed: 26 Dec 2005
Left: 31 May 2008
Position: Midfield/Striker
Internationals: New Zealand
International Caps: 1 [complete at end of career[
International Goals: 0

Biog

Little sadly to say as simply didn't work out. McGlinchey made his Celtic debut against Livingston as a substitute in December 2005. It was his sole appearance Celtic and he failed to impress.

During the 2007/08 season he was then loaned out to Scottish First Division side Dunfermline Athletic until 20 January 2008. Although McGlinchey was successful during his loan deal at the First Division club, his loan was terminated early after he suffered a groin injury.

There were hopes he could make it. He is said to have played a key role in Scotland Under-19s' run to the 2006 European Championships final and featured for Scotland at the 2007 Under-20 World Cup.

He was released by Celtic in May 2009. We hope him all the best.

Allowed to trial with Dundalk and Toronto as his contract wound down. Following his release he went to Australia and after a two week trial with A-League club Central Coast Mariners won a two year contract with the New South Wales side. Immediately made an impact with the Mariners.

Defected to the New Zealand national side in September 2009 after the latest of FIFA's regular edicts re. eligibility. Made his debut for the World Cup bound "all whites" on 9/9/09 in a 3-1 away win over Jordan. Joined Motherwell at the conclusion of A-League season 2009-10 in order to stay fit for the World Cup. McGlinchey played in Motherwell's last eight SPL matches of 2009-10.

However it wasn't working out at Motherwell either, and moved to Australia to play in the growing "A-League" there.

Playing Career

Club	From	To	Fee	League		Scottish/FA Cup		League cup		Other
Dunfermline	09/11/2007	09/01/2008	Loan	6 (2)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	1 (0)	0
Celtic	26/12/2005	31/05/2008	Youth	0 (1)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0
Totals			£0	6 (3)	0	0 (0)	0	0 (0)	0	1 (0)	0
			goals / game	0		n/a		n/a		0
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals

Honours with Celtic

none

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