Marc McCulloch
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Marc "12inch" McCulloch (born March 14, 1980 in Edinburgh
, Scotland
), is a Scottish
footballer who is currently playing for Stirling Albion
.
in the summer of 2003. First team opportunities were limited for McCulloch in his first season at the struggling First Division outfit and he departed the club to join Second Division side Morton
after just one season at Glebe Park. Marc made a quick impression at Morton but his career there was short-lived after just 6 months when he joined Arbroath
. Marc never looked back at Arbroath as he became a regular in the side and he was eventually rewarded for his excellent performances and commitment with the club's captaincy.
After 2 and a half years at Arbroath, Marc announced that he would be leaving the club to make a move to Irish football by signing for Eircom League of Ireland First Division club Shelbourne. Marc officially became a Shelbourne player on July 1, 2007 and made his Shels debut on July 6, 2007 against Wexford Youths
at Tolka Park
while providing the cross for winning header by Mark Leech
in a 1-0 win for his new team. Marc's experience and ability at left-back shone through at Shelbourne where he became a fan favourite amongst the Shels faithful. Marc made 19 league appearances for Shelbourne during the 2007 Season
but he would depart Shelbourne in November 2007 to sign for Galway United. Marc signed for his old club Arbroath
on the 7th of January 2009.
After asking to be released from Arbroath, McCulloch signed for East Fife
.
In July 2011 he joined Stirling Albion
making his competitive debut on 23 July in a 3-1 victory over Deveronvale
in a Scottish Challenge Cup first round match.
Edinburgh
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, Scotland
Scotland
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), is a Scottish
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...
footballer who is currently playing for Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
.
Career
began his career at St. Johnstone in 1998, spending 5 years at the club before joining Brechin CityBrechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
in the summer of 2003. First team opportunities were limited for McCulloch in his first season at the struggling First Division outfit and he departed the club to join Second Division side Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
after just one season at Glebe Park. Marc made a quick impression at Morton but his career there was short-lived after just 6 months when he joined Arbroath
Arbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
. Marc never looked back at Arbroath as he became a regular in the side and he was eventually rewarded for his excellent performances and commitment with the club's captaincy.
After 2 and a half years at Arbroath, Marc announced that he would be leaving the club to make a move to Irish football by signing for Eircom League of Ireland First Division club Shelbourne. Marc officially became a Shelbourne player on July 1, 2007 and made his Shels debut on July 6, 2007 against Wexford Youths
Wexford Youths F.C.
Wexford Youths Football Club are an Irish football club from Wexford who compete in the Airtricity League First Division. The club joined the league after being awarded a First Division licence for the 2007 season. The opportunity to join the League of Ireland arose as Dublin City became bankrupt...
at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
while providing the cross for winning header by Mark Leech
Mark Leech
Mark Leech , is an Irish footballer who last played for League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne...
in a 1-0 win for his new team. Marc's experience and ability at left-back shone through at Shelbourne where he became a fan favourite amongst the Shels faithful. Marc made 19 league appearances for Shelbourne during the 2007 Season
Shelbourne F.C. Season 2007
In the 2007 season, Shelbourne finished 5th in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial partners:-Coaching and Medical staff:-Exodus:This is the squad that completed the 2006 season, winning the Premier Division in the process....
but he would depart Shelbourne in November 2007 to sign for Galway United. Marc signed for his old club Arbroath
Arbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
on the 7th of January 2009.
After asking to be released from Arbroath, McCulloch signed for East Fife
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
.
In July 2011 he joined Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion F.C.
Stirling Albion F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. The club are nicknamed The Binos . They play at Doubletree Dunblane Stadium in Stirling, on the outskirts of the city near the River Forth...
making his competitive debut on 23 July in a 3-1 victory over Deveronvale
Deveronvale F.C.
Deveronvale F.C. are senior football club currently playing the Highland Football League in Scotland. They were founded in 1938 and play their football at the Princess Royal Park in the town of Banff, , Scotland. The club was formed in 1938 when Deveron Valley and Banff Rovers joined together...
in a Scottish Challenge Cup first round match.