Charles Mulgrew
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Charles Patrick "Charlie" Mulgrew (born 6 March 1986 in Glasgow
, Scotland
) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League
club Celtic
. He is primarily a centre back, but he can also play as a left winger or left back. Mulgrew is known for his good free kick
and crossing abilities.
's youth system
, Mulgrew turned professional in July 2002. Originally playing centre back he was soon encouraged to switch to left back due to the shortage of left backs.
side Dundee United
for the remainder of the 2005-06 season
. A successful spell at Tannadice
saw him feature regularly, scoring twice (both free kicks) in 14 appearances and being named SPL Young Player of the Month for February. He then returned to Celtic hoping to force his way into first team contention, but was transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers
shortly thereafter without ever appearing for the Celtic first team.
in part exchange for left back Lee Naylor on 23 August 2006. He made his debut for the club on 10 September in a 1–0 win at Leeds United
. However, injury kept him out of most of the campaign and he was unable to force his way back into first team contention afterwards.
side Southend United
at the end of the January transfer window
for the remainder of the 2007–08 season
, which saw the club lose in the play-offs to Doncaster Rovers
. He scored his only goal for the club against Carlisle United
.
in July 2008 for a fee of approximately £150,000, but pulled out of the move. He eventually left for Aberdeen
on 15 July 2008, where he signed a two-year deal, moving for an undisclosed fee.
Mulgrew scored the only goal against Motherwell
at Fir Park
on 16 August 2008 with a left footed free kick, in his second competitive match for Aberdeen
. He scored two goals, a volley and a free kick, against Celtic in a 3–2 defeat on 27 September 2008.
On 16 May 2009, during the penultimate league match of the 2008-09 season
at Ibrox Stadium
against Rangers
, Mulgrew and Rangers' Kyle Lafferty
were at the centre of controversy. As Mulgrew made a clearance from his own half, Lafferty made a sliding tackle on him. Both players squared up to each other and Lafferty fell to the ground clutching his face as though he had been headbutt
ed. Referee Stuart Dougal
, sent Mulgrew off for violent conduct, but television pictures clearly showed that Mulgrew had not made clear contact with Lafferty. Lafferty was seen to wink to a team-mate after Mulgrew had left the field. Mulgrew later had his red card rescinded.
In October 2009, Mulgrew was offered a new contract by Aberdeen, but he rejected the deal and left the club at the end of the 2009-10 season.
In 83 games for The Dons, Mulgrew scored 10 goals, including a string of free kicks.
's first signing. On 2 January 2011, having played only a handful of games, he played against Rangers
in a 2-0 win at Ibrox
on the left wing. Mulgrew excelled as Celtic comfortably won 2-0. On 29 January, he deputised for Daniel Majstorović
at centre back against former team Aberdeen in a 4-1 League Cup semi-final win at Hampden Park
. He scored his first goal for Celtic in that game, nodding home Kris Commons
' corner from close range. Mulgrew became a regular in the centre of defence alongside Majstorović. In the Scottish Cup semi-final on 17 April, he scored his second goal for Celtic from a long-range free kick. Like his first goal, it was at Hampden Park and against Aberdeen. On 21 May, Mulgrew kept up the trend of scoring at Hampden by netting in the final
against Motherwell
. He scored the final goal of Celtic's 3-0 win with a free kick into the top corner, and helped earn him his first medal in football.
On 25 August 2011, Mulgrew continued his set piece record by scoring a free kick in Celtics
1-3 defeat to Sion
in their 2nd leg qualifier for the Europa League. The following day Mulgrew signed a contract extension at Celtic
which would see him at the club until at least 2015. On the first Old Firm
derby day of the 2011-2012 season he was sent off for a second bookable offence which was a challenge on Steven Davis
. Mulgrew scored his first SPL goal for Celtic on 15th October 2011, a headed equaliser at Rugby Park
as Celtic came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Kilmarnock
.
. In June 2011 Mulgrew stated that he would consider playing for the United States if he was continually overlooked for Scotland
lacrosse player Sean Greenhalgh
, who plays for the Buffalo Bandits
in the National Lacrosse League
.
Mulgrew is married to Alana and has a son, Josh.
In December 2010, Mulgrew and wife Alana were questioned by police in Glasgow after businesswoman Michelle Mone
alerted police when she saw Mulgrew's child left alone in a car in freezing temperatures. The couple were charged with child neglect, but charges were dropped a month later due to a lack of evidence.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. He is primarily a centre back, but he can also play as a left winger or left back. Mulgrew is known for his good free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
and crossing abilities.
Early life
Mulgrew attended Holy Family Primary School in Kirkintilloch, as well as St Ninian's High School[2] also in KirkintillochCeltic
Having progressed through CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
's youth system
Celtic F.C. Reserve and Youth squads
As well as the Celtic first team, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the club also have reserve and under-19 sides.-Reserve team:Celtic Reserves are the reserve team of Celtic. The team mainly consists of Under-19 players at the club and fringe first team players...
, Mulgrew turned professional in July 2002. Originally playing centre back he was soon encouraged to switch to left back due to the shortage of left backs.
Dundee United
In order for him to gain competitive experience, In January 2006, Mulgrew was loaned out to fellow SPLScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
for the remainder of the 2005-06 season
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
. A successful spell at Tannadice
Tannadice Park
Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium located on Tannadice Street in the Scottish city of Dundee. The stadium is home of Dundee United F.C. and has a capacity of 14,209.-Early days :...
saw him feature regularly, scoring twice (both free kicks) in 14 appearances and being named SPL Young Player of the Month for February. He then returned to Celtic hoping to force his way into first team contention, but was transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
shortly thereafter without ever appearing for the Celtic first team.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mulgrew joined WolvesWolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
in part exchange for left back Lee Naylor on 23 August 2006. He made his debut for the club on 10 September in a 1–0 win at Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
. However, injury kept him out of most of the campaign and he was unable to force his way back into first team contention afterwards.
Southend United
Mulgrew was loaned out to English Second DivisionFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
at the end of the January transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
for the remainder of the 2007–08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
, which saw the club lose in the play-offs to Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
. He scored his only goal for the club against Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
.
Aberdeen
Mulgrew was due to join Swindon TownSwindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
in July 2008 for a fee of approximately £150,000, but pulled out of the move. He eventually left for Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on 15 July 2008, where he signed a two-year deal, moving for an undisclosed fee.
Mulgrew scored the only goal against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
at Fir Park
Fir Park
Fir Park Stadium is a football stadium situated in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Premier League club Motherwell.- History :...
on 16 August 2008 with a left footed free kick, in his second competitive match for Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. He scored two goals, a volley and a free kick, against Celtic in a 3–2 defeat on 27 September 2008.
On 16 May 2009, during the penultimate league match of the 2008-09 season
Aberdeen F.C. season 2008-09
Aberdeen competed in the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup during the 2008–09 season.Richie Byrne, Barry Nicholson, Steve Lovell, Derek Soutar, Dave Bus, Jonathan Smith, Greg Kelly, Alan Maybury, Jackie McNamara and Dan Smith all left the club mostly on Bosman...
at Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium located on the south side of the River Clyde, on Edmiston Drive in the Ibrox district of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Rangers and has an all-seated capacity of 51,082...
against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
, Mulgrew and Rangers' Kyle Lafferty
Kyle Lafferty
Kyle Lafferty is an Northern Irishassociation footballer who currently plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and the Northern Ireland national team...
were at the centre of controversy. As Mulgrew made a clearance from his own half, Lafferty made a sliding tackle on him. Both players squared up to each other and Lafferty fell to the ground clutching his face as though he had been headbutt
Headbutt
A headbutt is a strike with the head, typically involving the use of robust parts of the cranium as areas of impact. Effective headbutting revolves around striking a sensitive area with a less sensitive area, such as striking the nose of an opponent with the forehead...
ed. Referee Stuart Dougal
Stuart Dougal
Stuart Dougal is a retired Scottish football referee who was on the FIFA international list. He refereed the Scottish Cup final in 2004 and 2008. As part of a normal refereeing career, Dougal courted controversy, including receiving a fine for bad language towards Christian Nerlinger of Rangers.On...
, sent Mulgrew off for violent conduct, but television pictures clearly showed that Mulgrew had not made clear contact with Lafferty. Lafferty was seen to wink to a team-mate after Mulgrew had left the field. Mulgrew later had his red card rescinded.
In October 2009, Mulgrew was offered a new contract by Aberdeen, but he rejected the deal and left the club at the end of the 2009-10 season.
In 83 games for The Dons, Mulgrew scored 10 goals, including a string of free kicks.
Return to Celtic
On 1 July 2010, Mulgrew returned to Celtic on a three-year deal, becoming new manager Neil LennonNeil Lennon
Neil Francis Lennon is a former footballer from Northern Ireland. He is the current manager and former captain of Celtic....
's first signing. On 2 January 2011, having played only a handful of games, he played against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in a 2-0 win at Ibrox
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium located on the south side of the River Clyde, on Edmiston Drive in the Ibrox district of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Rangers and has an all-seated capacity of 51,082...
on the left wing. Mulgrew excelled as Celtic comfortably won 2-0. On 29 January, he deputised for Daniel Majstorović
Daniel Majstorovic
Daniel Majstorović is a Swedish footballer of Serbian origin who plays as a centre back for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Swedish national team....
at centre back against former team Aberdeen in a 4-1 League Cup semi-final win at Hampden Park
Hampden Park
Hampden Park is a football stadium in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 52,063 capacity venue serves as the national stadium of football in Scotland...
. He scored his first goal for Celtic in that game, nodding home Kris Commons
Kris Commons
Kris Commons is an English-born Scottish footballer who currently plays as a left winger for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Scotland national team...
' corner from close range. Mulgrew became a regular in the centre of defence alongside Majstorović. In the Scottish Cup semi-final on 17 April, he scored his second goal for Celtic from a long-range free kick. Like his first goal, it was at Hampden Park and against Aberdeen. On 21 May, Mulgrew kept up the trend of scoring at Hampden by netting in the final
2011 Scottish Cup Final
The 2011 Scottish Cup Final was the 126th final of the Scottish Cup, Scottish football's most prestigious knockout association football competition. The match toke place at Hampden Park on 21 May 2011 and was played by Scottish Premier League clubs Motherwell and Celtic...
against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
. He scored the final goal of Celtic's 3-0 win with a free kick into the top corner, and helped earn him his first medal in football.
On 25 August 2011, Mulgrew continued his set piece record by scoring a free kick in Celtics
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
1-3 defeat to Sion
FC Sion
FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also...
in their 2nd leg qualifier for the Europa League. The following day Mulgrew signed a contract extension at Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
which would see him at the club until at least 2015. On the first Old Firm
Old Firm
The Old Firm is a common collective name for the association football clubs Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow, Scotland.The origin of the term is unclear. One theory has it that the expression derives from Celtic's first game in 1888, which was played against Rangers. However, author,...
derby day of the 2011-2012 season he was sent off for a second bookable offence which was a challenge on Steven Davis
Steven Davis
Steven Davis is a Northern Irish association footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers and the Northern Ireland national team...
. Mulgrew scored his first SPL goal for Celtic on 15th October 2011, a headed equaliser at Rugby Park
Rugby Park
Rugby Park is a football stadium situated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock. It was first used in 1899 and is the home of Kilmarnock F.C..It underwent a major redevelopment in 1994–95, becoming an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 18,128...
as Celtic came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
.
International career
Mulgrew has represented Scotland at all levels up to and including Under-21Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
. In June 2011 Mulgrew stated that he would consider playing for the United States if he was continually overlooked for Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
Personal life
Mulgrew's cousin is CanadianCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
lacrosse player Sean Greenhalgh
Sean Greenhalgh
Sean Greenhalgh is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League. Sean is a cousin to Charlie Mulgrew, a Scottish footballer, who plays for Celtic FC.-Junior career:...
, who plays for the Buffalo Bandits
Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
in the National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
.
Mulgrew is married to Alana and has a son, Josh.
In December 2010, Mulgrew and wife Alana were questioned by police in Glasgow after businesswoman Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone OBE is a Scottish entrepreneur and model, who is best known as being the CEO of Ultimo.-Success with Ultimo:...
alerted police when she saw Mulgrew's child left alone in a car in freezing temperatures. The couple were charged with child neglect, but charges were dropped a month later due to a lack of evidence.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | ||
| Dundee Utd | 2005–06 Scottish Premier League 2005-06 The 2005–06 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic, with a 17-point margin over their nearest challengers Hearts in the first season under the management of Gordon Strachan... |
13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |1 | |||||||||
| 14 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1!!0!!1 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wolves Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
2006–07 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007–08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0!!0!!0 | 2!!0!!1 | 1!!0!!0!!9!!0 | 3 | |||||||||
| Southend Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
2007–08 | 18 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| |- | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Total | 18 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 2!!0!!0!!20!!1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Aberdeen Aberdeen F.C. Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen... |
2008–09 Scottish Premier League 2008-09 The 2008–09 Scottish Premier League season was the eleventh season of the Scottish Premier League and the second season under the sponsorship of the Clydesdale Bank... |
35 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 0 | |3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 41 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| 2009–10 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 5 | 6 | |
| Total | 72 | 9 | 12 | 5!!0!!4 | 4!!0!!2 | 2!!1!!0!!83!!10 | 18 | |||||||||
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
2010–11 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011–12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 33 | 2 | 4 | 6!!2!!1!!5!!1!!1 | 8!!1!!1!!52!!6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| Career total | 142 | 14 | 26 | 12!!2!!6 | 11!!1!!4 | 13!!2!!1!!178!!19 | 37 | |||||||||
External links
- Charlie Mulgrew Celtic FC
- Charlie Mulgrew Guardian Stats Centre