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14 Facts About Rhys McCabe

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Rhys McCabe was born on 24 July 1992 and is a Scottish footballer and coach who plays as a central midfielder, and is the player-manager of Scottish Championship club Airdrieonians.

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Rhys McCabe signed a contract extension in December 2011 extending his stay with the club to 2015.

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Rhys McCabe then signed a three-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday.

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Rhys McCabe's first goal for Sheffield Wednesday was an edge of the box screamer from a corner against Charlton Athletic on 22 December 2012.

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Rhys McCabe scored his second goal for the club in a League Cup tie against Rotherham United.

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Rhys McCabe was recalled early from his loan spell by The Owls on 24 April 2014.

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On 7 June 2017, Rhys McCabe agreed to sign for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers during the July transfer window, following the end of his contract with Dunfermline Athletic.

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On 23 January 2019, it was announced that Rhys McCabe had signed for St Patrick's Athletic alongside Chris Forrester who signed from Aberdeen.

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In January 2020, Rhys McCabe signed a six-month contract with Brechin City.

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On 24 August 2020, Rhys McCabe signed a one-year contract with Queen of the South until 31 May 2021.

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On 11 June 2021, Rhys McCabe signed a one-year contract with Airdrieonians in Scottish League One.

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On 26 May 2022, following the departure of manager Ian Murray, Rhys McCabe was announced as the player-manager of Airdrieonians.

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Rhys McCabe made his debut for the Scotland national under-21 football team in April 2012.

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Rhys McCabe's cousin Callum Fordyce is a professional footballer; two previously played together at Airdrieonians and at Dunfermline Athletic.