Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop (born 5 November 1982) is a Scottish footballer who is manager of Gartcairn. Dunlop has previously played for Ayr United, Queen's Park, Dumbarton, Alloa Athletic, Brechin City, Stranraer, Albion Rovers, Stenhousemuir, Peterhead, Hurlford United and Rossvale.

Career Dunlop, along with his younger brother Ross, signed for Scottish League Two side Stenhousemuir on 22 May 2017. The brothers had played together briefly at Queen's Park before the elder sibling moved on to Dumbarton (where he became captain after the sudden death of Gordon Lennon), then reunited for four seasons at Albion Rovers.

In January 2020, Dunlop signed for Junior side Hurlford United on loan until the end of the season due to work commitments making it difficult to travel to his parent club Peterhead. The move was made permanent that summer, but almost no football was played in that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

In May 2021, Dunlop signed for West of Scotland Football League side Rossvale as player-assistant manager.

In May 2022 Dunlop was appointed manager of Gartcairn. Dunlop led the club to promotion by winning the West of Scotland First Division in his first season. After a downturn in form in the 2024/25 season following a 15-point deduction, Dunlop subsequently resigned as manager of Gartcairn in March 2025.

In May 2025 Dunlop was appointed manager of Beith Juniors.

He should not be confused with another player of the same name, also a defender but born in 1993, whose clubs included Forfar Athletic, Arbroath and Berwick Rangers.

Career statistics

Honours Dumbarton Scottish Division Three (fourth tier): 2008–09

Albion Rovers Scottish League Two (fourth tier): 2014–15

Peterhead Scottish League Two (fourth tier): 2018–19