1. Michael Ryan McGlinchey was born on 7 January 1987 and is a New Zealand former footballer who played as a midfielder.
25 Facts About Michael McGlinchey
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Michael McGlinchey joined Wellington Phoenix in 2014 after securing a release from the Mariners.
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Michael McGlinchey returned to the Mariners in 2018, before returning to Scotland with Queen's Park and then Clyde in 2020.
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Michael McGlinchey then returned to Australia in 2022, to play for Weston Bears in the National Premier Leagues.
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Michael McGlinchey represented Scotland at under-20 and under-21 level, but changed allegiance to New Zealand, his country of birth, at senior level.
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Michael McGlinchey was a member of the New Zealand national team at the 2010 World Cup and was one of New Zealand's over-age players at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Michael McGlinchey made over fifty appearances for New Zealand, scoring five goals.
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Michael McGlinchey made his Celtic debut against Livingston as a substitute in December 2005.
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Michael McGlinchey then had a successful trial with Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, signing a two-year deal with the club.
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Michael McGlinchey tried to leave the Central Coast Mariners on a free transfer but in August 2014, it was ruled that the player was still contracted to the Mariners.
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The PFA argued unsuccessfully that Michael McGlinchey should be able to move to Wellington Phoenix on a free transfer as the club had been sold to new owners.
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On 23 December 2013, Central Coast Mariners announced Michael McGlinchey would be going on a year loan spell to Vegalta Sendai, following Graham Arnold who had been recently appointed head coach.
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On 12 September 2014, Michael McGlinchey signed a two-year contract with Wellington Phoenix after securing his release from Mariners the day before.
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On 1 May 2018, after four seasons with Wellington Phoenix, Michael McGlinchey was released from the club.
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In June 2018, Michael McGlinchey re-joined the Central Coast Mariners, signing a two-year contract.
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In October 2020, Michael McGlinchey returned to Scotland, signing with Scottish League Two side Queen's Park.
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Michael McGlinchey left the club in January 2021 at the end of his short-term contract.
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In February 2022, Michael McGlinchey returned to Australia to sign for National Premier Leagues side Weston Bears.
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Michael McGlinchey was eligible to play for Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand.
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Michael McGlinchey's father, Norrie McGlinchey was a footballer playing in New Zealand, he represented Stop Out and Hutt Valley United during his career.
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The McGlinchey family returned to Scotland when Michael was one year old.
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Michael McGlinchey played two games for Scotland at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup against Costa Rica and Nigeria.
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Michael McGlinchey was then included by New Zealand manager Ricki Herbert in the squad to face Jordan, before the 2010 World Cup play-off matches against Bahrain.
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Michael McGlinchey made his New Zealand debut on 9 September 2009, in the match against Jordan.
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On 10 May 2010, Michael McGlinchey was named in New Zealand's final 23-man squad to compete at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.