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Matthew McGinley

b. 1988

Scottish footballer (born 1988)

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About Matthew McGinley

Born 1988. Matthew McGinley is a British association football player.

Matthew McGinley (born 15 August 1989) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Rutherglen Glencairn.

He started his senior career with Scottish First Division side Greenock Morton, after playing junior football.

Career McGinley moved to Greenock Morton on 14 September 2011 from Lanarkshire junior side Rutherglen Glencairn, where he had only been signed since July 2011 from Vale of Clyde.

He made his début for Morton at Almondvale Stadium, against Livingston. McGinley fouled Marc McNulty to concede a penalty, which was converted by Iain Russell, in a 1-1 draw.

McGinley was released by Morton in May 2012.

He signed for Albion Rovers after his release from Morton. After leaving Rovers, McGinley signed for the newly formed Lowland Football League side BSC Glasgow. After leaving BSC Glasgow, McGinley signed for Lowland Football League side East Kilbride. He most notably played in the 2-0 defeat to Scottish Premiership side and leaders Celtic in their Scottish Cup 5th round tie in 2016.

McGinley left East Kilbride in May 2021 and re-joined Rutherglen Glencairn on 2 June 2021.

Honours BSC Glasgow SFA South Region Challenge Cup: 2014-15

East Kilbride Lowland Football League: 2016-17; 2018-19 SFA South Region Challenge Cup: 2016–17, 2018-19 Lowland League Cup: 2015-16 East of Scotland Qualifying Cup: 2015-16; 2017–18 East of Scotland City Cup: 2015-16

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Who is Matthew McGinley?

Scottish footballer (born 1988)

When was Matthew McGinley born?

Matthew McGinley was born on 15 August 1988 in Glasgow.

What is Matthew McGinley's occupation?

Matthew McGinley is an association football player.

What nationality is Matthew McGinley?

Matthew McGinley is British.

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· Wikipedia: Matthew McGinley

· Wikidata: Q6790949

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