Michael McIndoe

Derby County (loan) Derby County manager Terry Westley brought McIndoe in on loan in March 2006, as he tried to try to help keep the club in the Championship. McIndoe made his Derby debut on 11 March 2006, in a 3–0 win against Burnley. Within days of signing for Derby, McIndoe received his second call-up for the Scotland B team. On 8 August 2006 he scored in his second match in a 3–2 win against Hull City. On 4 November 2006 McIndoe also scored in the Yorkshire derby against Leeds United, from outside the box with a low-driven shot. He scored 5 goals in 20 matches before Wolverhampton Wanderers made a £250,000 offer to Barnsley which was accepted in December 2006.

Wolverhampton Wanderers McIndoe signed a three-year contract under manager Mick McCarthy. He scored his first goal for Wolves against Sheffield Wednesday away in a 2–2 draw. On a 22 April 2007 Wolves played Birmingham City in the West Midlands derby, McIndoe scored two headers but then missed a penalty in the last minute for a hat-trick, losing 3–2. Wolves finished 5th which saw them face rivals West Bromwich Albion in the play-off semi-finals. Albion beat Wolves 4–2 on aggregate over the two matches. Since joining Wolves he played in every match making 32 appearances, scoring 3 goals and numerous assists.

Bristol City Michael McIndoe scores from a free-kick during 2nd leg of the play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace. May 2008 In July 2007, McIndoe signed a three-year contract with Championship club Bristol City reuniting with manager Gary Johnson for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £500,000. On 15 September 2007 he scored his first goal for the Robins in an away match against Coventry City winning 3–0. McIndoe helped Bristol City have a successful season finishing 4th. In the play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace, he scored a 30-yard free kick in extra-time taking Bristol City to their first Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium against Hull City in front of almost 90,000. Dean Windass scored the winning goal for Hull City taking them into the Premier League. In his first season with the Robins, McIndoe made 49 appearances scoring 7 goals from midfield. Gary Johnson rewarded McIndoe with a new 3-year contract.

In the 2008–09 season McIndoe made 48 appearances scoring 6 goals finishing 10th in the Championship.

Coventry City On 4 August 2009, Championship club Coventry City signed McIndoe on a 2-year contract under manager Chris Coleman for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £325,000. He received his third international call up against Japan in Yokohama, but the winger pulled out of the squad due to a minor knee injury. McIndoe played in numerous positions throughout the season, scoring 1 goal and making 43 appearances for the Sky Blues.

Aidy Boothroyd was appointed as the new Coventry City manager in May 2010. In his first match Boothroyd made McIndoe captain against Austrian side VF Gaflenz winning 2–0. Surprisingly under Boothroyd, McIndoe did not feature in many matches.

In 2010–11 McIndoe signed a short-term loan deal with the League One side Milton Keynes Dons to maintain his match fitness before returning to Coventry City in the Championship. Michael McIndoe warming up for Stirling Albion against Clyde. November 2018 Newly appointed caretaker manager Andy Thorn put McIndoe straight back into the squad for the majority of the remaining matches in the 2010–11 season, where he played a part in helping Coventry City retain their Championship status. McIndoe's last professional appearance was against Middlesbrough on 25 April 2011. In July 2011 McIndoe left football to solely concentrate on his business career.

London Elite In the 2013–14 season McIndoe along with old Luton Town and MK Dons teammate Jude Stirling helped to coach young players at London Elite while playing alongside them.

Clydebank On 2 August 2018, McIndoe signed for Scottish Junior club Clydebank. He signed a short-term deal as a favour to manager Kieran McAnespie and coach Marc McCulloch, in return gaining match fitness preparing him to go back into the professional game. McIndoe made 9 appearances for the Bankies. On 3 October 2018, McIndoe was released by Clydebank.

Stirling Albion On 3 November 2018, McIndoe played for Stirling Albion under manager Kevin Rutkiewicz in a 3–0 win against Berwick Rangers. He played his last game for Stirling Albion against Annan Athletic in a 2–2 draw on 17 November 2018.

International career McIndoe was selected twice by the Scotland B team.

Coaching career

Gretna 2008 On 24 May 2022 McIndoe was appointed as sporting director and assistant manager of Gretna 2008. After being given the caretaker manager role, in his first match, he led Gretna 2008 in a 3–1 win against Edinburgh University in the first round of the Scottish Cup. He was appointed as manager on 20 September 2022.

McIndoe went on to win more games than the club's three previous seasons combined, which, in turn, steered Gretna 2008 away from relegation. He and his coaching staff left Gretna 2008 on 24 April 2023 to manage in the higher divisions of Scottish football. In his first five games in charge McIndoe won two, lost two and drew one taking 7 points out of a possible 15; including a 3–0 win against Alloa F.C. Previously to McIndoe's appointment, the Citizens hadn't won a match in over 190 days.

Eight weeks into his tenure, Edinburgh City's directors announced the club had run out of money and that any player wishing to leave the club could do so immediately; which in turn saw 20 senior players depart mid-season in December 2023.

Following a disciplinary tribunal Edinburgh City received a six-point deduction by the SPFL for failing to pay their players and breaching SPFL Rules and Regulations. The chairman John Dickson publicly apologised to McIndoe and his coaching staff for putting them in this position, commending his character and commitment to the club.

On 16 March 2024, Edinburgh City were relegated back to League Two.

In December 2024, McIndoe was named SPFL League Two Manager of the Month for November after leading Edinburgh City through an unbeaten month. His tactical leadership and the team's cohesion were key to their success, including outstanding contributions from forward Connor Young. Young was simultaneously awarded SPFL League Two Player of the Month for his goal-scoring performances.

For the second time in the 2024/25 season, McIndoe was awarded SPFL League Two Manager of the Month for December 2024 after some impressive performances and results. McIndoe, and his coaching staff, signed a three and half year contract extension on 1 February 2025.

For a third time, McIndoe was awarded SPFL League Two Manager of the Month for February 2025, after an undefeated month, which included a 5–0 win against Edinburgh derby rivals The Spartans. In doing so, McIndoe became the first Edinburgh City manager to win three Manager of the Month awards in the same season.

In his first full season in charge, McIndoe guided the club to a 3rd place finish in Scottish League Two, earning a spot in the play-offs. Despite operating with the smallest budget in the SPFL, his side were defeated by East Fife whole secured promotion.

At the start of the 2025–26 campaign, Edinburgh City began the season with a 15-point deduction following an SPFL insolvency ruling. Despite significant off-field uncertainty McIndoe guided the club through a difficult campaign and successfully retained their SPFL status. Under his management, Edinburgh City won their League Two play-off final fixture. His work during the season was widely praised given the club’s financial difficulties and limited resources. In recognition of his efforts, McIndoe signed a new three-year contract with the club in 2026.

Business career In 2011 McIndoe became the owner of Stamp private members club on 79 Oxford Street, London. He was also director of Huxley of London, a concierge service based in Mayfair. McIndoe was also involved in London Elite F.C. which was aimed at developing young talented footballers.

In October 2014, McIndoe was declared bankrupt with debts of £3 million .

Several national newspapers have allegedly linked McIndoe to an 'investment scheme' but McIndoe has always strongly denied any allegation of wrongdoing. In December 2017, Scotland Yard completely cleared McIndoe in relation to the allegation in the national newspapers.

Personal career In September 2017 McIndoe released his first autobiography titled Wildling. It is a detailed account of his upbringing on the Calders Estate in Edinburgh, his professional football career and his nightclub on Oxford Street in London.

Career statistics

Managerial record

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Honours

Manager SPFL League Two Play Off Final Winners SPFL League Two Manager of the Month February 2025 Doncaster Rovers Player of the Year: 2003-04 Nationwide Conference Champion: 2002-03 Yeovil Town Player of the Year: 2002-03 Nationwide Conference Team of the Year: 2002-03 FA Trophy Winner: 2001-02 Yeovil Town Players' Player of the Year: 2001-02 South East Counties Youth League Cup Winner: 1997-98 FA Youth Cup Semi-Finalist: 1996-97